It's unassuming and casual, located inside a mini food hall (shared with Pizza Hut and broken mouth) BUT it's also one of new FAVORITE Thai places! I wished the parking wasn't so tough/rough around the area, otherwise I would come here all the time. You place your order at the window, and you can opt to "dine in" where the waitress will bring you your food. My favs -- 1. The crispy rice salad: Spicy, but I loved the crispy rice, peanut, and veggie ratio. 2. Pad see ew: An amazing char and smokiness from the wok. read more

Food is 5 star this fat Mexican loves to eat and always for Thai food chingado food is great read more

Holy Basil - Egg plant and squwa basil - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I was really looking forward to trying their spot in Santa Monica. What a huge disappointment. Maybe it was because we ordered to pick up. Why use Wagyu beef if you're going to cook it to death and dry it out? Felt and tasted like it was cooked a day ago. Plus there's no mention of rice with that dish on the menu and the dish was easily 2/3 rice to 1/3 beef. The chicken fried rice I would expect to have rice obviously but the chicken just tasted off. So frustrating as we really need a good Thai restaurant in Santa Monica. Maybe we'll try to dine in and give it one more try. read more

The low reviews that mention the decline in quality are correct. I don't think I would order from here again. The description of the food is inaccurate from what is delivered. The order was wrong. There is no attention to detail paid to the ticket by the person preparing the food, or the person checking the food, or the person setting the culture. There slogan should be you'll have it our way. I don't know how it's humanly possible to be an asian restaurant in los angeles and make rice this bad. The quality of the food is abysmal. I feel like I'm eating thai food from strip mall in middle america. I would avoid this place. Poor quality and attention to detail. read more

I got some takeout last night to feel more immersed while watching The White Lotus S3 and it did not disappoint. The pad kee mow was insanely delicious paired with their Thai style fried chicken. That pad kee mow had a very unique taste because they used wagyu minced beef instead of regular beef and the texture of the crust on the fried chicken had the crunch of a rice cracker. I definitely recommend trying this spot for your next white lotus episode! ‍ read more

Holy Basil - Pad Kee Mao Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

First time but won't be the last! Absolutely delicious and wish we could have eaten more but we were too full. We ordered the gra pow moo krona, holy wings, garlic vermicelli and the chicken and rice. All the dishes with the exception of the garlic vermicelli were outstanding. They were simple but extremely flavorful and cooked to perfection. It all tastes fresh, there was great variation in texture and the spices played well with each other giving hints of spice, sweet, tang and umami. We really enjoyed our meal and honestly couldn't stop talking about what enjoyable food experience it was Highly recommend. Sorry we didn't take pics- we were too busy eating. Will do better next time If you haven't been you should at least give it a try. read more

Holy Basil delivered some of the softest, most tender Thai fried chicken I've ever had. The texture was almost spongey, in the best way, melting in each bite with no effort. The sauce took it to another level, adding depth and balance. I got in on a buy one get one free deal on uber eats, which made it a steal, but at the usual $24 per portion, it's definitely on the pricier side. If the deal is still on, it's a no brainer. read more

This was one of the best pad Thai's I've had in my life, it was bursting with flavor. The pad Thai was simply divine read more

Holy Basil - Pad Thai Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food hall experience hidden in the fashion district. Unfortunately they didn't have the wings or Thai Ice Tea. Settled on the drunken noodles with beef. Perfect flavors, didn't need any hot sauce. Food was delicious read more

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I have been to holy basil since they opened their door. True, it has been a min since my last visit until today, but the last time I went wasn't like what I experienced today. The decorations got better, they have table cloth for their tables and real plastic plates we're used instead of paper boxes. The issue I had though was there were plenty of people working in the kitchen, but not a single Thai person inside. That really should trigger me but I had faith. I ordered holy wings, pad see ew, and a Thai iced tea. Thai iced tea came in a can so whatever, but the wings got way smaller compared to what it used to be. I asked for medium spicy for my noods and it came out with ZERO spicy, not even a pepper insight. It was almost like eating teriyaki, just pure sweetness. The veggie was also bitter. I seriously didn't know what to say about this... Did they sell their business? It went from amazing to trash just like that. Sigh. Time to find a new spot. 9/7/24: Good to know the business is still under the same owner. I can understand the explanation for #1 and #2, but for #3, you might want to train your staff and let them know to inform the customer about it. I said medium spicy like 3 times and she acknowledged it, not, sorry it is not a spicy dish. I would have ordered the drunken noodles otherwise as my go to. Maybe I will visit again. read more

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The drunken noodles were the highlight of this meal! Had a nice spice kick to it and I loved the texture of the glass noodles. The Gra Pow was also quite tasty and perfect for lunch. They had a promising menu so I definitely want to try more things. The Thai Tea in a can was also surprisingly good. It wasn't too sweet or too milky. The service was pretty quick. You just need to order then sit down in their designated area. The seating situation was plastic tables & chairs outside their stall. It isn't in the best part of DTLA, not too many other restaurants or coffee shops around. There are garages around the street for parking. read more

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Great food. There is a reason why they have been featured in various newspapers around the country. DTLA is always a little sketchy, but this place is totally worth it. read more

Wonderful hidden jewel of Thai food. Pai.See is filled with flavor. Cute cafe seating. read more

Holy Basil - Thai food - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Absolutely deserving of 5 stars and more! While the dining experience itself is a little untraditional being inside of a food hall with tiny tables and stools, it's 100% worth it. I'm a big Thai food eater, but Holy Basil goes above and beyond in flavor and authenticity. I went with a few friends and we ordered a variety of things to share and not a single thing disappointed. We ordered the spring rolls, wings, pad see ew, fried pork belly, and pad kee mao with shrimp. The shrimps were BIG and juicy. The pork was so crispy and tender. The pad kee mao was delightfully spicy and tickled my tongue in the best way. The wings were crunchy and so flavorful. All of the sauces were so complimentary to each dish. There wasn't a dish I didn't like. I want to scream how good Holy Basil was from the mountain tops. I will definitely be back and can't wait to visit again! read more

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Had been really looking forward to the Pad Thai here based on the reviews. I had asked for it spicy and the guy looked at me confused and sad he could put on top. I ate in to save on disposable items. I was brought my meal with a fork. The tofu was barely cooked and very soft. The sauce was sweet and lacked the depth and savory taste I am accustomed to. The spicy I requested wasa dash of red pepper. If you are in this area I would recommend going elsewhere. read more

We parked in the perfect parking lot and walked to the food court. Our first stop was Broken Mouth then my boyfriend and I picked up Holy Basil for takeout dinner after we had Broken Mouth for a late lunch last Saturday evening. Hehe. We were being food greedy. The food court wasn't crowded since we got there at 4pm. Broken Mouth opens at 4pm. Holy Basil opens at 5pm. Holy Basil has alcoholic beverages such as sake that you can purchase for takeout. You have to order online, you go to the restaurant for pick up only. You can eat at the restaurant if you'd like. It's food court style seating. There are also tables and seats next to Holy Basil. My boyfriend and I ordered: - Pad kee mao (x2 by accident) we meant to order 1 order, regular spicy - Tom yum soup (x2 by accident) same, regular spicy - Holy Basil chicken wings (x1) I really enjoyed the food even though it was one day old. The Pad kee mao was seasoned tastefully. The regular spicy wasn't too spicy. The Tom yum soup had just the right sweet and sourness ratio. It was spicier than the Pad kee mao though. I popped the chicken wings in the air fryer and they were still tasty the next day. So if you're looking at the photos, they are one day old. The one day old Pad kee mao, Tom yum soup, and the Holy chicken still looked picture ready good and also tasted delicious. read more

Holy Basil - One day old Pad Kee Mao Noodle - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!! I literally blurted this out while eating. The restaurant in located with this food court. It's hard to miss as it's the first restaurant you see when you walk in. They have a cute dining set up made of red plastic crates and chairs that resembles the outdoor seating in restaurants back in Asia. Really nice touch to the ambiance of the greater space of the food court. The food was AMAZING. I ordered the Gra Pow with pork belly and the Holy Chicken. The pork belly was so crispy and delicious and the dish also came with a side of rice. The Gra Paw was medium spicy and it was a good level. If you can't tolerate spicy I would order non spicy. The Holy Chicken was also delicious. It was crispy and saucy. I highly recommend! They also have wine if you or a group is celebrating or casually wanting to drink. They had orange wine. It was refreshing and cold. The service was also great. My group and I sat down and the employee brought the food to us even tho there was only one worker/runner. Overall, I would highly recommend Holy Basil! read more

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Food was decent (pad Thai and green curry) but not worth going back. Mainly because portions were extremely small for the high price. Very stingy. I then looked at past reviews- many mentioned the same complaint. Yet seems like management/owner is not listening. They are lucky to be next to Broken Mouth which draws in lots of customers. However, they must provide good value to get repeat customers. read more

If you find yourself in the Fashion District in DTLA you have got to try Holy Basil. Holy Basil is in a mini food hall and has traditional, delicious Thai food. This woman-owned business was the best way to spend our lunch break. Our group shared too many items to count - we had skipped breakfast lol. But the pork belly was probably the crispiest thing I have ever eaten, and whatever that green sauce is was fantastic. The skinny egg rolls were a 10/10 as well!! For my main I had the Pad Se Ew with shrimp and it was so delicious. Seating wise there isn't a ton, but if you have the opportunity to sit down and eat it fresh I definitely recommend it. read more

Holy Basil - Egg roll and fried pork belly - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Holy Basil packs a punch in DTLA. You don't have to go all the way to Thai Town for legit Thai cuisine. It's a good thing I was already celebrating in the area. In a little alley on 7th, it operates a takeout window in a food court. When it comes to Thai food, I usually don't stray from a few favorite noodle and curry dishes. This time, I was feeling more adventurous and it paid off. Holy Basil is phenomenal at bringing big flavors and fine techniques. Gra Pow with Moo Krob: Gra Pow is a stir-fry of meat and vegetables. And this dish is an absolute umami flavor bomb. First, you register the sweet and savory flavors from the soy sauce, fish sauce, oyster sauce, and garlic. The flavors are caramelized and everything is a bit sticky. Next, you notice the eponymous holy basil, which has licorice, sweet, and peppery notes. Finally, the heat from the "regular" scoop of bird's eye chillies is intense. You might want to stick with mild if you're not comfortable with spiciness. The luscious pork belly (moo krob) is both super crunchy and succulent. The diced long beans are also crispy and are great vehicles for the flavors. The separate plate of purple wild riceberry is firm like brown rice, but nutty and a little sweet. read more

Holy Basil - Gra Pow with Moo Krob - a stir-fry (gra pow) of pork belly (moo krob) and long beans with purple rice - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Holy Basil in downtown LA is hands-down one of my favorite Thai food experiences. Every dish I tried was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. You can taste the quality in every bite, and the balance of flavors is just perfect. Beyond the food, I really loved the look and vibe of the restaurant. The design is modern yet warm, with a cool, stylish aesthetic that makes the space feel just as special as the food. It's the kind of place you can enjoy for both the amazing flavors and the atmosphere. read more

I live in the building next door and have ordered here quite a lot over the last several years but today marks the last time I will order from here. Multiple customers waiting at the window for pickup orders and no employee comes to the window or keeps the train running. They are always 20 minutes or more later than they tell you to pick up your order. The prices have gone up while the portions have gone down and the wait is ridiculous. As convenient as it's been to come here, today is my last time. And now, after sitting outside the window, my food sat on the counter for 10 minutes!! They never called my name. And taking the order home, there were no utensils or napkins or sauces. I'm done with this place. read more

I think this restaurant converted me into a Thai food lover. I don't think I've tried anything bad, and I've brought my dad and a bunch of close friends who've all felt the same. The DTLA location seems a bit sketchy outside, but the benches and wide open space inside are a cool, casual vibe and the service is great as well. The wagyu gra pow is my go-to, but the yellow curry rigatoni is randomly good. Other favorite dishes include the Angus beef fried rice, grandma's fish fry, pad see ew, and pad Thai. It also holds up equally well for takeout. read more

Yessss! The dishes were indeed HOLY. We will be back! 1. Pad Thai with Shrimp: Each bite was a burst of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. The aroma of tamarind and roasted peanuts hit me first, with a subtle hint of lime and chili in the background. The shrimp being my fave was the cherry on top. 2. Kaeng Kiew Wan / Jidori Chicken with Green Curry: Never seen my mom eat finish a dish so fast before. The creamy richness of the coconut milk was perfect with the herbal punch of green curry paste. I just wish they put more veggies! 3. Grandma's Fish and Rice: We had to order ANOTHER dish after finishing the others. Always loved trying dishes that taste like home. Unassuming and simple. The squeeze of lemon and splash of fish sauce made it taste more authentic. 4. Gra Pow Wagyu: Average compared to the other dishes but still well-made, not as flavorful but I enjoyed it Overall, it's a great hippie-ish, street market style typa setting. Couple of tables and stools are available. We went on a Saturday for lunch, the food was ready is minutes and it wasn't too busy. Another thing to note is that they don't have sodas! I bought some from the other store beside them. There's a couple of public parking just a block away. Sketchy to walk around (very DTLA branded) but inside isn't too bad. read more

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Holy Basil batman! There's a reason why Holy Basil has capture the attention of the foodie community. With an already saturated Thai food market, Holy Basil brings some innovation on classics to a neglected neighborhood. Gra Pow with Moo Krab (Crispy Pork Belly) - (16) - "no one makes it like us" declared the person who took our order. Flavors were top notch, very familiar sweet soy type that I've had in other dishes coupled with a good texture of crispy pork made this dish so delicious with rice. Which it comes with! Thank goodness. I love that the spice level is indicated on the receipt by spoon measures. Regular spice = "1 full tea spoon" perfect amount of heat. Pad See Ew using Vermicelli Noodle (16) - the usual pad see ew flavor on angel hair-like noodles was a great take on something very popular. I was surprised at the generous portions. I will pay 16 if I'm getting something sharable and this checked the mark! Note the credit card fee of 3% which they have signage for. I'd say eat your meal there. Santee Passage is a promising food hall with a few stalls that's worth a trek especially when you're already visiting the Fashion District. And as usually, these dishes taste so much better when fresh. Oh and I brought my Thai friend who approved it! YAS! read more

Holy Basil - Our food haul ;) - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Holy basil, wow, blown away with every single dish we ordered. We had the Pad see ew, the eggplant, squash dish, and chicken and rice. The creativity in constructing these dishes, or rather deconstructing the standard dishes, but with the most interesting combinations. I mean, not natto beans With the Kabocha and eggplant??? The subtle flavor of the natto was a pleasant surprise and really knocked me off my palette. I am in awe of what they did with the chicken and rice, easy to eat, clean flavors, and just so sophisticated. I had my radar on holy basil for sometime now, and I'm not quite sure why I waited so long.we ordered to go and didn't get to eat it right away, so no photos however, I will be back and will definitely make sure to capture some images of the delicious food. read more

Downtown spot located in a collective of other businesses. Parking? It's DTLA so good luck. Restaurant is labeled as authentic Bangkok street food. Haven't yet been to Bangkok, so I wouldn't know. But it seems pretty good. Not much fanfare here as it's a quick grab-and-go spot with some shared tables out in front. Food comes out rather quickly and the prices are OK. Ordered the following: Gra Pow Moo Krob - 8/10: Pork belly with long beans. Best dish by far. Loved the crispiness of both the belly and long beans. Not too spicy at all. Very flavorful dish that goes well with white rice. Kang Kew Waan Kai (Green Curry) - 6/10: Came with chicken. Pieces were pretty large. I thought the soup was too watery, however. Just very average. Kai Yang (BBQ Chicken) - 6/10: Big pieces of tender chicken, but lacked flavor. They don't have a fountain machine for soda/soft drinks, so keep that in mind when you come here. Although they do have bottled sparkling and regular water. Too many Thai places around town to go to, so I'm not sure if I'd run back to this one. read more

Holy Basil - Front of store - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Always amazing from the food to the service and atmosphere! My favorite Thai restaurant to go to. They have a new location in atwater village that I still need to go to but the dtla location is the most convenient for me. Every single time i come here and eat the food gets better and better. I love the quality and love that they put in it. I dream about their food. read more

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can only order online. No customer service. Don't know how the food is because no one took my order read more

Came in & ordered green curry chicken. The rice was a bit burnt & could tell it was scraped off from the bottom of the rice cooker. The curry flavor was good but the chicken still had the skin on it which I had to pick through & throw away. The zucchini was good except one of the pieces had the end of it still on so didn't eat that piece. The other person I was with ordered pad Thai & said it was ok. read more

Holy Basil was great. We got there at 8:25pm on Saturday and they let us dine in. Since they were so close to closing they were out of a lot of things but we got the pad kee mao with pork belly and pad see ew with wild shrimp (3 huge ones) and both were delicious. The pad kee mao definitely rivals Anajak Thai's. I would say they're tied and Holy Basil is way easier to get to (and probably to dine at overall). We will definitely be coming back when we're in DTLA earlier in the night to try their other dishes. read more

Holy Basil - Where they took our order - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Tasted just okay. Not enough seasoning for the pad see ew. Basil beef was good but portions was little. They were out of Thai ice tea :( read more

Holy Basil - Pad see ew and Wagyu mince beef with additional egg - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute little hidden gem in DTLA. There are a few other little restaurants in the same building. Sit outside the order window (general seating). The guy at the window was nice and knowledgeable. He had suggestions and everything. Inhad thw Shrimp Fried Rice. I tasted everything else in the pictures, and they were all good, spicy, but GOODT. I love love love the krispy salad. Everything made fresh. Can I just say how good the food is. The service was great. I'm going back. Try it you'll like it. read more

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Service was horrible, we were on the window for 20 minutes without looking at us. As if we need to beg for service, the russian girl doesn't know what to do, incomplete and wrong order, guess she was new. Food was great and full of flavors. Location is good. read more

Overall: 4.4/5 (Ubereats) Steamed Wontons ($8.80): They had a BOGO deal so we decided to try it. I don't think I had Thai wontons before so I didn't know what to expect. They looked like pot stickers but the sauce was very unique. I don't think I'm a big enough fan to recommend or reorder it. Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Belly) Pad Kee Mao Noodle, Regular Spicy Level ($17.60): The portion is small for the price; however, it was delicious The dish is very umami but oily though so sharing it would be a good idea. read more

Holy Basil - Pad Kee Mao Noodle & steamed wontons - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

OMG! Get here! This food was amazing. We got the pad kee mao with wagyu and I can't recommend this place enough. There was a sweetness in the sauce I loved. The noodles gave a slow burn that was quite enjoyable but you can change your spice level to be higher or lower. The guy who saw us wandering around the food hall was great at directing us to a menu that eased my husband's ordering issues. I can't wait to go back! read more

Holy Basil - Pad Lee Pad Kee Mao Noodle with wagyu - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Nostalgic food that's elevated. I can tell they carefully considered what they offer, especially with a small menu. The dishes themselves are very flavorful, but slightly small for a "share plate" kind of vibe and for me personally a little too salty. I would still recommend this place to anyone seeking out Thai in LA. Love how they re-purposed wine bottles for water, it added an extra touch of fun and mischief to an already fun atmosphere. You order at the counter, take a seat at one of their (I think plastic covered but my memory could be wrong) tables, and someone will bring the food out. The decor reminded me of a night market. It was very industrial at the same time, with everything else in the building closed. Some street parking available. read more

Holy Basil - Menu - Thai Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Well, looks like I made my way to Flavortown! It's not a diner, although we dined, it's not a drive in, although it's accessed via a huge garage door, and it's not a dive, although it is in a little food court off of an alleyway blocks from Skid Row. Whatever you want to call it, I call it exceptional. The depth of flavor, the freshness of ingredients, the quality of the preparation were magnificent. The stand out for me was the green curry, as it had the perfect amount of spice, herbs that burst through every bite, vegetables in peak ripeness, and big chunks of chicken right off the farm. The curry was the star, but the wings were the supporting actor, right there next to it. Unique sauce, refreshing slaw, they were so good!! Love the packaging, too. I like this part of town. read more

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OVERALL EXPERIENCE: flavors are bursting! loved all the dishes!!! will def be back soon! AMBIANCE: Casual. Noise level is average. Authentic vibes with the seating area. The restaurant is also in a "food court" area, so there is also additional seating. DRESS CODE: Casual MENU OPTIONS:They have a weekend seafood market specials menu (Fri/Sat), which changes. They have a wine menu but only one type of beer, Leo. - wild shrimp agua chile - shishito peppers - moo krob slab (half order; which was plenty!) - pad thai - pad see ew - kaebg kiew waan SERVICE: Service was great! PRICE: ~ $40-$50pp PARKING: 2hr street parking until 6pm, then free. there are also parking lots within walking distance. Food: 5/5 stars Service: 4/5 stars Venue: 4/5 read more

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Found this jem through a recommendation. We had 4 people in our party and the 4 dishes we ordered were more than enough food. We started with the chicken wings and the shishito peppers. Both of these dishes were full of flavor. The pad noodles we ordered were also tasty. The soup we ordered was definitely the star of the show. We ordered it with a side of white rice and it was more than enough for all 4 of us. The restaurant is part of a food court and you kind of feel like you're dinging in an outside night market. Will definitely come back and try some more of their dishes. read more

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