A few years ago, I took a trip to Bangkok mainly for two things - to eat and to ride an elephant,…read morewhich I have a fascination for (did you know they have really good memory? Proven fact!). It was one of the best trips I had taken so far because I got to experience a different culture and eat as much Thai food as I could in 5 days. Imagine my bliss when I discovered the unassuming restaurant when it opened in Kapitolyo! Took me a couple of drive-bys before I finally decided to give it a try, because every time I pass by, there would be no one there. I finally gave it a try and ordered a selection of items with different flavors namely the catfish salad, the Thai chicken basil, and the sweet spicy tilapia. I know it's a lot, but I was so excited that I couldn't decide what to get. So I just got them all. It certainly wasn't a wrong move. Despite having more than half of each order wrapped to-go, I thoroughly enjoyed each dish because it tasted as good as the ones I had in Bangkok. I even tried their dessert with the red sago (or pearls for some) with coconut cream, which I didn't have during our trip, but found yummy nonetheless. Happy Elephant definitely made me, well, a happy elephant.

We walked around after baby shopping. Thinking about all the choices in the mall, what shall we…read moreeat? The wife wanted xlb but unfortunately it was closed. Oh well, what's next on the list? None of the restaurants were attractive enough until I told her, let's do Thai. It's been a long while since we sat in to eat. Post covid.... Basil was empty but we have eaten here before and it was never a disappointment. Let us see if anything has changed. First dish was crispy spring roll and two sauces, sweet&sour and garlic chili. 10/10 Second, third and fourth dishes all showed up at the same time. Shrimp paste fried rice (bagoong fried rice), pad thai and bbq pork skewers. Out of all 3, the best were bagoong fried rice and bbq pork skewers. Having some nice suka (vinegar) with the skewers hit the spot! Pad thai was ok but not too crazy about it. The noodles were a bit chewy and my guess is the cook didn't toss and stir it enough. The taste though was spot on. Overall, 8.5/10 As for overall decor, ambiance was nice. Quiet was also a bonus and nobody around due to covid. That's a bonus. 8/10

Basil is one of the top 3 places that immediately come to mind when I'm in the mood for Thai food…read more It's become a sort of family staple, since it's such a short drive from our house, and I can say without exaggerating that the food is excellent. (I would have given it 5 stars if the prices were a bit more student / young adult friendly, and if it were a bit easier to park.) The interiors are very well done. I think the look they're trying to go for is Indochinese nature spa complete with subdued lighting and the ever present smell of incense. They even have a waterfall type fountain that drains into a koi pond. That is beside the point, because you forget all about the ambiance once you start eating. They seem to have perfected the flavor and texture of each dish I've tried. I'm usually not big on spicy food, but lately I've been finding myself craving a lot for their Tom Yum. The broth is just the right mix of creamy sourness and spice. Other favorites are the Crispy Catfish Salad, the Prawns Wrapped in Noodles, the Beef Short Ribs and the Chicken with Cashew. If you're feeling extra sinful, the Sticky Rice with Mango or Thai Halu Halo make good choices for dessert.

Having some quick fix on the urge to eat and taste Thai food on Friday late night (like, 1130pm)…read morehad me driving to Wilson st. in San Juan City since this is the only legit Thai restaurant open at the weirdest of times. I just wanted my pad thai, that's it. I wanted the pad thai I'd always buy in Tesco Lotus in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. It was oily, nutty, a lot of spices on it, and loaded with shrimps. I know the nearest flavour of that Tesco Lotus was in My Thai. Not that I'm telling that their pad thai is greasy, but I must say that their pad thai is deliciously oily. It was yummy! The shrimp pomelo salad sa a bit sad for me because the shrimp is not fresh anymore and the pomelo's a bit dry. But the tago haew was simply amazing. Its the best dessert in Thailand and they brought it here! I was actually giddy happy to order that dessert!

Ordered the tom yum along with chicken curry and bagoong fried rice. The soup was served last and…read moreit tasted like "sinigang", brought up the matter with the staff and they offered to replace it. When it was served again, taste was still a bit off. Alas! Where was the shrimp?? The answer was the cook "forgot"?!? Used to be regulars here, but service has deteriorated and the interior's seen better days. Would definitely think twice before going back..

Much better than the last time I ate there before the pandemic. Everything tasted great. Thai…read morecooking at its best.

Just had an incredible lunch at People's Palace and I'm still thinking about it days later. Our…read moregroup of six walked in without a reservation (luckily they squeezed us in), and right away the vibe felt welcoming--elegant but not stuffy, with beautiful wood accents and soft lighting that made everything feel special. We started with the pomelo salad--bright, zesty, perfectly balanced with just the right kick--and then dove into the grilled pork skewers, which were smoky, tender, and gone in seconds. The star for me was the steamed sea bass with chili-lime sauce; the fish was so fresh it practically melted, and that sauce had me spooning it over everything. Even the pad see ew was a step above what I've had elsewhere--chewy noodles, great wok hei, not too sweet. Portions felt generous for the quality, and nothing was overly oily or heavy. Service was flawless. Our server remembered who ordered what without writing anything down and kept the water and tea flowing without us ever asking. They even brought out a little complimentary mango sticky rice at the end because it was one of our birthdays--such a thoughtful touch. Hands down one of the best Thai meals I've had in Manila. Worth every peso and I'll be back next time I'm in town. 5 stars all the way.

Umami is the word that comes to mind when I think of my experience at Basil. Top notch tasting…read morefoods! Really amazing! I recommend the following items we tried, grapefruit salad, crispy fish green mango salad, Tom yum seafood soup, shrimp paste rice - the bomb!, red and green curries. Service could be elevated. Upon seating, they didn't offer to show us the drink menu. They didn't take our beverage order first. Instead, they took our orders all together along with drinks! And we specified that the salad and appetizers come first and space it out then the mains. But the salads came first, then within 1 min, the mains all came all together. They are fast! But dining experience can definitely be improved because this restaurant already has amazing products to sell.

Best food ever i really recommend it and the employees are super nice there service is super quick…read moreand the food is so delicious thr ambiance it like a urban restaurant feeling

Not authentic Thai food. Didn't taste good. We left without finishing our food. Very salty tasting…read moreand fishy

Just got back in Manila and was looking for something different, decided to go to this place…read more Food was just ok. Service was impeccable. Nice atmosphere. Their padkaprow was too sweet for my taste. Definitely different taste from the original Thai version. But it was tasty nonetheless. The server was very helpful and suggested that when we come back I should instruct the kitchen to go easy on the sweet factor. Love how accommodating and flexible they are. I don't know of any restaurant that would be as kind and accommodating.

Banawe Avenue in "the City of Stars," Quezon City, is famous for two things: dirt-cheap, moderately…read moresuspect car repair shops, and mouthwatering, authentic Chinese food. They've even built pretty Chinese arches at both Quezon Avenue thresholds to hide the former and harken the latter. In the middle of all this automotive-slash-dimsum mayhem rests a quaint box-in-the-wall restaurant featuring Asian fare that hits a little closer to home. Muang Thai serves up authentic (or at least, as authentic as you're going to get at this very reasonable price point) thai cuisine, and serves it good. Favorites like chicken in pandan leaves and fried catfish are given a good deal of culinary sophistication, more like what you'd find in a much more expensive place. And as for the place itself, it gives off a very homey, almost rural vibe with light wooden accents and the close proximity. I was thrown at first, but the ambience has come to grow on me like hand-me-downs to an emerging hipster. All-in-all a good place to get a taste of some pretty good Thai.

Great Memories here. I went to PRI my Alma Mater a few blocks from here. Muang thai as I remember…read morehas the best Fried rice and massive amounts of it. For the price it cant be beat. My closest friends and I used to go here, late 90's to 2000's before I left for the states. I hope they reopens, I wish to visit this place again with family and friends.

PI Vacation 03.2025…read more Wanted Thai Food. Got tired eating filipino food. Found this place. Greeted and seated. Ordered from the menu the major entrees we were in the mood for. Received all of them. No complaints on their taste. The size and quality was presented was well received. Ambiance of the restaurant was nice. Customer service was great. If you are in town and want Thai food. This place is recommended. Comfortable and clean. Two thumbs up

Probably the best Thai food in the area. Absolutely fantastic service, delicious food, and a fun…read moreatmosphere. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area in a heartbeat.

Who knew? Just like home (Los Angeles and West Covina) The Original Thai BBQ delivers. For what…read moreamounts to the same price and quantity you pretty much get the same experience as you would in the States. So if you haven't already been here, I'll just make it clear that this restaurant will forever be in my top 10 simplify because it hits all the right notes for a reliable and consistent comfort food type of meal for me. Value wise, I think it gets it right. It may not seem cheap when read of the menu, BJ it you do get sizable portions (American portions) making it worth it overall. Having lived in Thailand, I wouldn't exactly call this place authentic Thai, it's more like Filipino Thai. Things are a little sweeter and saltier than you'd normally get if it were authentic Thai, but I'm not complaining. That's probably exactly why this place is popular amongst Filipinos. I'm so glad I came across this restaurant. It took me back home to Cali.