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I first tried Holy Basil by ordering their egg rolls for delivery on DoorDash and they were SO good that I had to place a pickup order just to see the restaurant in person. Turns out it's tucked inside a hidden little food hall in DTLA, with plenty of table seating. Such a cool, lowkey spot. I'm a big lover of egg rolls and lumpia, and when I tell you these egg rolls are next level... they're unique, insanely crispy, super flavorful, and LONG (like, laughably long lol). They're filled with pork and come with a delicious Mae Ploy sauce that complements them perfectly. Super tasty and officially my new favorite egg rolls right now. initially thought $10.50 for three was a bit pricey, but after seeing the size and tasting them, they're 100% worth it. I crave them anytime I'm in the area. I also love the packaging and overall aesthetic, and I'm definitely coming back to try more of the menu (Pad Thai is next). The employee who handed me my meal was polite and acknowledged me right away when I arrived to pick up. Highly recommend checking them out.
Heard so many things about this place from peers! So excited I ran into this Thai shop. I love the decor and the seating all the small details like their pink plates Love that you can see inside the kitchen especially when they making your food. Food came delivered to our table piping hot! I've never had drunken noodles before I like that they have two different types of noodles you can choose from. Definitely has a kick of spice I was sweating up! Really glad I got to try! gotta come back to eat the whole menu
Just had my first meal at Holy Basil and everything was absolutely delicious. Every dish hit the mark and I honestly can't wait to go back for more. The manager, Aron, was great too... friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. If you're in the neighborhood, this place is a must. Ambience is really nice clean welcoming. I love the holy basil light. It's a really cool vibe on the inside like an outdoor market at night.!
I'm glad I got to try Holy Basil! A little hard to find, as it was located in a food court-esk place in the fashion district (?) there were shops on shops selling suits for a great price on the same street. Had to order my go-to: pad see ew. Service was great, very friendly! They have a few tables designated for their restaurant but other seating around as well. The pad see ew was very good, just enough flavor of salty/sweet. They give you a good amount. I can say that out of all pad see ew I've tried, this one is most comparable to Hanuman Thai in OC (my favorite...). I chose pork loin in mine out of shrimp and tofu. It was flavorful and tender, I normally don't like pork that much but it blended nicely with the noodles. If it is in your interest to visit, please do! The quality of food and flavor definitely lives up to the hype :)
I can't believe that I haven't post a review about one of my favorite tha places in all LA ITS SIMPLE, EXCEPTIONAL FOOD, SERVICE ITS AMAZING AND AMBIENCE THE MOST CHILL IN THE WORLD I been obsessed with this place Thanks to Megan my favorite server that makes us feel like family
Good Thai food in LA with moderate menu pricing. Located in a small food hall competing with a Pizza Hut and Broken Mouth (renowned Hawaiian fusion), it holds its own. The Pad Kee Mao was nothing crazy with a $4 up charge for 3 pieces of shrimp. The Green Curry and Grandmas Fish and Rice are what you should get from here. Service was friendly and attentive with everything we needed. I'd say it's worth a try if you're in the area and Broken Mouth is too long of a wait.
This place has a fun vibe, very small but surprisingly echoey when you first get in there. We did not have reservations one bri arrived but we are lucky that it was only a 10 minute wait. I think we got some of the best spots in the place though, at the bar, so we can see where all the magic happens. However like I mentioned earlier it is so noisy in there! The venue is pretty small and because the room shape is relatively boxy with hard walls and with the kitchen up in the action makes for a relatively loud ambient noise space. I think the place has enough charm and various sounds going on to justify probably not having music, but I'm pretty sure there is something playing that was echoing in the place, but couldn't tell you what it was. Anyways enough on that. The food really does have a very eclectic approach, I think drawing together Thai in Mexican influence, at least based on my taste. The rice dish was a little bit plain but very fresh and well executed based on the ingredients contained within. The chicken dish was enjoyable it was a fried chicken as it's protein which had a subtle crunch yet perfectly cooked and delicate on the chew. The sauce was an unmistakable mole type sauce flavor And while good as a combination I thought it lacked a little bit of depth in the flavor. The wagyu steak dish had great flavors textures and overall good combination but boy does it kick you in the butt on the spice level. I would not order that last one again unless there's a way to adjust the spice level. We weren't asked about spice level so I'm not sure if that's something that typically comes up or if it's a common concern for guests. The last dish we had was the key lime pie which to me was the star of the show. It is homemade and I probably could eat two more slices of that in one sitting. I would definitely come back, but I would certainly choose different entree options to get a better feel for the restaurant. And I'll probably order that key lime pie again, so good!
My gf loves thai food and I recently found time to get an order in after work. We got the pad kee mao, gra pow eggplant, and chicken and rice. I waited about 30 minutes for my order to be ready even after ordering for a specific time pickup. The pad kee mao was my favorite of the 3. The noodles were chewy and springy and I loved the strong taste of the sauce they used. The generous amount of veggies and soft chicken meat was tasty too. I usually don't like eggplant, but the gra pow eggplant was delicious. I loved how soft and almost mushy the eggplant was along with a light eggplant taste. The addition of the mushier and crunchy skin pumpkin went well. I didn't expect there to be rice included since that was not mentioned on the menu. That was a big plus. The chicken and rice dish was also better than what I was expecting. I'm a big fan of hainan chicken rice and this was both similar but very different. The chicken was the same style and soft. The nice crunchiness of the bits of garlic and cucumber gave some refreshing taste of the stronger taste of ginger. The rice also had a garlic ginger taste to it too. Overall, I would put this spot as my favorite thai spot in DTLA area. The food was great and my gf also really liked it too. I will be ordering other things on the menu when I get a chance to try them out again.
I used to order once a month AND dream of the pad see ew at this place. And now I feel like the brand has got a little too big for its birches. I think the food has been holding up a bit but its service continues to be really over the top stuck up that I'm uncomfortable when I try to bring my friends to try it. There's been too many incidents and I don't think it's worth submitting my friends/fam to this. And I think the last draw was ordering delivery for the famous pad see ew only to get this stringy version that we absolutely disliked. Ps- note I forget the green curry here is super delicious but more watery than most.
I love a good eggroll, someone here said that these where their favorite. What kind of crack are you smoking? Hands down the sorries eggroll ive ever eaten. All you taste is the wrapping, and they are 10 dollars!! Truly criminal eggrolls to the point i felt compelled to make this review. The main dishes are decent but over priced for the portions.
Unacceptable $26.40 for not even 1/2 a teaspoon depth of curry sauce. Called the restaurant back and the woman's response was " it's not soup. You can contact owner or go to our web site. " What's the point of curry when there isn't enough sauce to put on rice. The issue isn't the portion of shrimp. The issue was the lack of sauce to put on the rice. Picture shows the depth of sauce with a plastic soon.
Today, I decided to go in person and order. I ordered 2 veggie fried rice and 1 pad Thai. I was charged $54 for those 3 orders. I knew the price was off but since I was treating a friend that came with me I didn't want to question the price in front of them. I even tipped an extra $2. I've ordered every 2-3 weeks recently and sometimes the same type of order via delivery and it isn't this much. It's always like $44...plus tip. I went home and put in the same order on Uber eats and lo and behold it came up to $44. I don't know why I was charged an extra $10. I think he assumed I wasn't a regular. Seems very dishonest. I'm very disappointed. Updated: with taxes it's supposed to be $48. As per Uber eats pickup.
Fantastic Thai spot with excellent service. Had the pad khee mao, calamari, green curry risotto, and chimichurri steak. Everything was delicious. Small venue so recommend a reservation. Would definitely come back again.
1 year ago
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1 year ago
Great food, great service and great company! Will I come back? Yes absolutely. They normally close on Mondays but they are trying Chef's Specials and limited menu of 4 items. read more
I've tried a few different things every time I've stopped by. While the food here is good, it's not my favorite Thai spot in downtown. Although the heat is definitely there (you can adjust heat spice levels, thank gosh), the dishes always seemed a little under-seasoned. Chicken Wings - A decent amount of sweet heat. I really like the papaya with it. I know this was sauced but I was hoping that the crunch was a bit more prominent. Perhaps this was a consequence of it being ordered to go. Gra Pow Moo Krob - Great all around, and probably my go-to if I'm ever back. The pork is tender and a few pieces are usually still crispy. It's all pretty well-balanced with the rice, string beans and fried egg. Pad See Ew - Tender pork and a great flavor-- that XO sauce and the prominent wok hei is a killer combo. You can't go wrong with this staple dish. read more
Prior to the start of my food tour in DTLA, Holy Basil was highly recommended by Infatuation and the Thrillest. I'm so glad I decided to try it out. 1) Mama's Egg rolls were sooo good! The sweet and spicy chili sauce that you dip it in just made it a whole lot better. I loved the tangy-iness of it. Just shear perfection. 2) Tom Yum was so delicious and was perfectly seasoned and very flavorful. I was surprised about the number of shrimp they gave - so generous! You can also taste the freshness of the shrimp, as if it was just plucked from the ocean. I got mine Regular spice level bc I was a little worried I wouldn't be able to handle the Holy Basil spice, but next time I'm back, I will try it even spicier. 3) Pad Ka Naah was amazing! This dish was Chinese broccoli with crispy pork belly. Again, they were very generous with the amount of pork belly. The Chinese broccoli was so good and flavored with a nice sweet soy sauce garlic base. The pork belly was crispy yet juicy and helped balance out the sauce. Just phenomenal. The whole packaging was also just brilliant. Purple rice on a separate try with the broccoli and pork belly in a main container. Go try Holy Basil!! read more
1 year ago
10/10!! My husband and I walked in randomly to check inside while we took a walk down Fashion Valley, and it's kind of a hidden food hall but thankfully we stopped and decided to try. Food tastes fresh, authentic and DELICIOUS. Amazing flavor and Amazing staff!! Definitely our new favorite spot!! read more
Ambiance: it's a hidden gem located inside an industrial style decorated establishment, high ceiling and spacious, street parking only Service: very friendly, and the food was packed well for takeout order Food: simple menu items, and convenient for quick bite Yum Ma Kruh (Eggplant Salad) - **** Toasted Chinese Eggplant, Chinese Celery, Yum Vegan Sauce, Shallots, Bit of Bird's Eye Chili for aroma, Scallions, Cilantro, Lime, Farmer's Market Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, vegan choice, very refreshing taste and good to open the appetite, recommend Price: decent portions and reasonable prices, most items are less than $15 read more
05/28/2021 There's parking behind the building or find a meter if you're lucky. So close to Santee Alley, great place to stop for a break. You have options with pizza and veggie place next door. I got half order eggplant salad. I should have asked for mild as my mouth was on fire. Lots of flavor besides the heat factor. I would have never found this place on my own. This place has a lot of vegan and vegetarian options but you can always add any protein to your order. I also ordered the pad Thai. There are community seating in front of these restaurants like a long counter. Now, I should have asked what the Wi-Fi password so I could hang out here to study. I want to come back and something else on the mild side of things. read more
2 years ago
Hey guys maybe you wanna update your store hours so people don't drive out of their way in la traffic to get dinner only to be met with a closed storefront?? Idk just a thought? read more
Thai spice is no joke, I choked from a sip of the Tom Yum Goong (still love the soup though). I ordered all the dishes with the least amount of spice and it was still a tad bit too spicy for me. I came here because of a Yelp Elite event but also ordered the Pad Thai Goong, Tom Yum Goong and the Pad Kee Mao (my all time favorite thai noodle dish). I tried many different thai places but the flavors of their dishes are far different for my little taste buds, in a good way though. I love how they added pork belly for the pad thai and dried shrimp for one of the other dished. I'd definitely come back again! read more
3 years ago
My foodie friend took me here and told me this is the most authentic thai food in LA. She did not lie to me! Food was amazing and the atmosphere makes me feel like I was literally eating on the street of Thailand. Food: We ordered the beef tartare which was so fresh and flavorful, the abalone was so chewy and well seasoned , the grilled shrimp was so fresh and pairs perfectly with the dipping sauce, the shrimp fried rice was my favorite!! OMG so good and flavorful! We also for the pad see eu that I forgot to take picture of which was amazing too! They substitute with vermicelli and it was delish! Also ordered this oyster dish which was so flavorful and pairs perfectly with some rice. The blue crab was so fresh and insane! And last but not least the curry crab ! I can literally eat three bowls of rice with this sauce and crab so was fresh too! Conclusion, I had been looking for the authentic Thai food in LA for the longest time and today I finally found it! Highly recommended!!! read more
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Came here with my white friend and i think they might have different levels of spice depending on who you are. E both ordered medium spicy level and mine was nice and spicy and his was kind of bland. I got the pad kee mao with pork belly ($16). I was excited to try 'smoked noodles' but i couldn't discern any smokiness. The place is cute and feels a little like eating on the streets of Bangkok. Service was excellent; i appreciate that they brought us a bottle of super cold water for our table. Prices were a little on the higher side compared to most Thai town places and the portions a bit smaller. The pork belly on my pad kee mao was very tasty. My friend's pad see ew was a bit bland when i tried it after mine. read more
HOLY BASIL!! I'm not a spice kind of guy (unless you count my humor, huehuehue) but I know Holy Basil is famous for their spicy food - so I had to try it! Gra Pow Moo Krob (wok-fired crispy pork belly, holy basil, long bean, bird's eye chili, garlic over rice, and a farmers fried egg) and Pad Kee Mao or Drunken Noodles (crispy pork belly, wok-fired smoke flat noodle, egg, bird's eye chili, pepper, Thai basil, garlic, scallions, and XO sauce)! I was pouring buckets of sweat, my mouth was on fire, but for some reason - i could keep eating! How? Because it's THAT good! The colors are painted onto the inside of the bowl, the flavor palette was rich and playful, and the heat danced harmoniously with the aesthetic. Holy Basil - I'll be back to try some more!! read more
3 years ago
Once we made a plan to go to the Holy Basil. This was so amazing , I like their food it was also amazing. It is not only my experience but also my friends, we all enjoy the Holy Basil. It was so good. The flavor was so good. Wow !! Phenomenal Thai food experience, felt like I was back in Bangkok while eating here. Their food and vibes were so delicious. They Reserve a special rock fish. Their service was so good and they serves very good. They behaves very friendly. Their service was away some. I appreciate their service. I still think about their food it was so delicious. Their ambiance was so good and looking so nice. I appreciate their service their food and also their ambiance. read more
Came here 5mins before 4pm and I saw they're start closing up. So I saw their time hours they're close between 4-5pm, I think that's the time they take their break. Since I'm in the area I waited for an hour. Anyway food was great but I think it's too pricey. The portion is so small. I really like the pad see ew and garlic long beans. Tom kah gai it's really spicy. My daughter couldn't handle the spice so I added lime to balance it. read more
5 years ago
Watch out Thai Town, there's a new competitor in DTLA! A friend recommended this place and Thai food is am favorite cuisine, so I HAD to give this place a try after seeing their IG photos! All the dishes came with AMAZING flavors. Tom Saab 5/5: This is my first time having Tom Saab. I'm a huge fan of Thai soups because of the aroma you get from the classic Thai ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, chilies for that spice and shallots. This soup had all those ingredients. It was a bit on the thicker side compared to the other Thai soups like Tom Yum and Tom Kha because it was rich from the fatty pork pieces in the soup. Pad Thai Goong 5/5 - the best pad thai I've had in awhile! Thai Town has a competitor now. I noticed the pad thai was extremely flavorful, probably from the teensy dried shrimps added, which is not something one often sees in a pad thai. The jumbo shrimp was juicy, meaty, and complemented the shrimp flavor of the pad thai. The pad thai had a bit of tang and sweetness from the tamarind flavor. Everything about this dish was excellent! Pad Kee Mao 4/5 - The pad kee mao was decent. The noodles didn't have as much flavor as I was expecting. Even the noodles looked more pale, so it didn't seem like it was seasoned enough. I was hoping to taste and smell the fish sauce from this dish, but it wasn't as prominent as the flavor in the pad thai. That surprises me because pad kee mao often has a more fishy and spicy kick to it. read more
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The chicken wings were so flavorful without being at all spicy, until you ate one of the shishito peppers which had a slight kick. Both noodle dishes were delicious with large portions and a nice balance of ingredients. I hadn't had pad see ew like that in years. Very enjoyable. The egg rolls were okay, probably would opt for something else next time. read more
2 years ago
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We don’t serve pad Thai
5/5 WILL BE BACK! The food was EXCELLENT! Holy Basil is located on Los Angeles and 7th. We used their curbside option so our meal was brought out to our car! The packaging has two levels and separates your crispy/crunchy items from steaming and getting soft because of the noodles/rice below. Very smart and really helps when your meals are takeout and have to survive the drive home. We got the chicken wings, crispy pork belly with rice, and pad thai with shrimp! Chicken wings were okay - I expected them to have more fish sauce flavor. They were very crispy and the sauce that they come with was like a sweet/tangy sauce. Delicious! But I'm not sure I would order them again. If you're thinking about it, I recommend trying them once! Gra Pow Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Belly w/Rice) - my bf loved this!!! The pork belly was AMAZING and he absolutely would get this again. It came with purple rice and veggies + a fried egg! The portion size is big so you will 100% be full! Pad Thai Goong (Pad Thai w/Shrimp) - I loved this! It comes with huge succulent shrimps and the spice level was perfect. The portion size is massive so I have leftovers for sure! With the noodles are whole mini shrimps which add crunch, texture, and a punch of flavor! I will get this again. My only critique was that the lime was not enough for the massive amount of noodles. Luckily, I had some extra at home! Support your new local street Thai spot and order from Holy Basil! We cannot wait to be back to try everything else. read more
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They've earned every bit of this 5 from me based on two dishes, service, and cleanliness! I ordered that pad see ew for my husband and the Tom yum goong for myself. My husband gave it a 4/5 but that's because he neeeeeever gives anything a 5/5. I know it was delicious because he randomly mentioned how great it was TWICE the next day. He said it's the best pad see ew he's had in L.A. My Tom yum goong was incredible, flavorful, and a delight to look at. I loved the way the tomatoes popped in my mouth. The shrimp were delicious and the oyster mushrooms were perfectly tender. I've been there twice and each time I was able to find metered parking in front of the spot. The service is fast and friendly and you can see into their kitchen area which appeared organized and clean! read more
I've been hearing about this place for awhile now and finally have a chance to check it out. Being a Thai person from Thailand. I had high expectations and, let me tell you, I wasn't disappointed. The restaurant is located inside a small food court under a building. There's a public parking lot nearby for $6 at a flat rate, almost unheard of in LA. Any restaurant with such a minimal menu means they specialize in those dishes. This is what we ordered! Steamed Wontons - wow! Last time I had a sauce tasting like this was 15 years ago. I miss it so much. I think it's called "chi-cho" in Thai. Visually, it looks like a basic wonton dish but this dish has a Thai flavor in it because of the sauce and fried garlic garnish. Gra Pow + Moo Krob (crispy pork) - There was no doubt why Holybasil was known for this dish. This is one of the best Gra Pow with Crispy Pork Belly I've ever had. The pork was perfectly cooked. The skin of the pork was crispy but easy for your palate. The meat was tender. The flavor was amazing. It started with sweet, then salty, and finished with spicy. It was rich but not overpowering. I really like the way the green bean was chopped. The perfect size for me. The perfect bite was when I had a little bit of pork and a little bit of vegetable and rice. Everything went so well together. I ordered mild and it was enjoyable heat. Be careful here, they got Thai spicy. I also really like the to-go box. Separating the rice from the Gra Pow shows attention to detail. Pad Kee Mao Noodles + grounded beef - Do not underestimate the way it looks. The accuracy of the authenticity of the flavor of the Pad Kee Mao noodles here is 4/5. It was hot. It was aromatic. It was very good. It was rich in flavor like how Thai food should be! Again, mild was a good level of heat for me. I really like this place and I would like to come back here again. But if I had to complain about something, I would say. I wish they had water/water bottle or a soda fountain. I had to buy water from a near by restaurant. Other than that, 100% recommended. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
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2 years ago
Order Gra Pow Moo Krob (Sooo Yummmy) & Tom Yum Gai. Excellent Thai Street Food At Its Best. Yum !!! read more
Came here to collect an OTM club pad Thai. I tried to call it in but their phone line was down and/or I just kept getting a busy signal. I'm a Thai food snob for sure but was very pleased with the pad Thai. There was a lot of flavor and the perfect amount of spice. I will be back to try other menu items. I think they only have street parking. We snuck off to a lot behind their building and parked there to pick up the food. read more
Holy Basil is instant comfort that teleports you home. The dishes are flawlessly executed and the flavors are consistently on point. The vibe of this hidden gem reminds you of your family's kitchen and I feel like a kid again full of excitement from the escaping aromas. I lean heavy into firing the menu family style and always look forward to memorable meals shared. Their take out withstands LA traffic to the far away land of Santa Monica. Service is hands down the friendliest in town. read more
2 years ago
I've heard about Holy Basil here and there and have been waiting for the chance to stop by. I ordered my food via the website, and it was easy breezy. Tom Yum Goong- This is some of the best soup I've ever had in my entire life. No. Cap. It was sweet, savory, salty, tangy, spicy, and creamy. But it was equally refreshing?!? It was 60 degrees in LA today, so this soup was PERFECT. I feel like I need 3-10 more bowls as SOON as possible. Thai Fried Rice- I got the version with fried tofu. It all smacked. It was all that fried rice is and a little bit more. I'd eat that again too. Also, the young who helped me with my order was so lovely! I appreciated her warm greeting and assistance. read more
5 years ago
One of my top Thai Food Spots. We ordered two main platters and split them to two and added the egg rolls. An order of egg rolls has 4 they're mini than your usual Panda Express size. The level of spicy was a little too much for me I don't think my tolerance is low and my bad is higher than mine and he broke a bit of a sweat. So, get mild so that your able to enjoy the food unless you are that bring on the heat it doesn't phase me than go for the hot . I didn't like that there wasn't parking available so order takeout and enjoy at the park since they already serve the food in takeout boxes. We did eat there which was still nice because it was a very industrial trendy food court. I would give it 4.5 star rating only because of the parking was a struggle. read more
2 years ago
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2000 E. 7th St
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Yes, we have Pad Thai, All Curries, Tom Yum that is gluten free
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