One of the best Thai restaurant`s I have ever tried! I just found it a month ago and have been three times. Can`t wait to have it again!!

I had dinner with my parents and grandmother on a Saturday night, and was pleasantly surprised about how great the food was! I had the coconut chicken soup, which was creamy and full of flavor, and the masaman curry with beef. It was exactly what I wanted on a cold, rainy night. My grandmother, who is picky and orders the same thing no matter where she goes, had the cashew chicken and liked it enough to take home the leftovers. Two things make this 3 stars for me: 1.) The spice level was inconsistent. Three people ordered a level 6, and three very different levels of heat came out of the kitchen. Mine seemed just right, one was under spiced, and one was very spicy. 2.) My dad ordered the duck, and it was so overdone it was like leather. It also took about 10 minutes longer to come out, so we were almost finished eating before he got his food. read more

Terrible service. Took over 30 minutes for sushi and not that busy. Did not bring food out at the same time and only two of us. Employees eating and on their phones where customers can see. Would not return. read more

Wow, the sesame lo mein was absolutely delicious and the tofu we went with was well flavored and cooked. Our kids enjoy the Thai fried rice. Prices are higher for dinner than lunch and you don't get much more food. If you want Thai food and are available mid-day, I'd say this is the spot for the area. read more

Please see our check in details. Both of us ordered grilled beef. It came out smelling and tasting like fish. Was served on lettuce and vegetables with fish broth. Spoke with server. Nothing could be done. No offer for remake. No offer of another dish. No offer of refund. Simply astonished we paid and left, with our foul fish tasting and fish smelling beef and vegetables on the table: BOTH entrees. Will add updates when we have information to share. read more

When you come across a restaurant that tells you they do Thai cuisine and a Sushi bar do you, a:) question whether such dis-separate cuisines can co-exist; or b:) find yourself in a quandary as to which one you should go with; or c:) charge right into the midst of the menu and order from all the columns? Well no matter, you'll be in good hands at Sweet Basil. This is a local place with straight forward Thai and sushi that hits all the high notes at a very reasonable price point. Five of us managed to eat, have a bottle of wine, and skip the deserts for slightly over $100 bucks! That's a value meal for sure. Chicken in green curry sauce has a great little bite on their scale of hotness around a 5. Crispy fish looked like large portions and our guests were on the mild #2 hotness scale. I inquired if the scale was open-ended or what was the top number and was told it stopped at 10. So I order the 3 Kings dish (a Thai version of the mixed grill with rice and veg) at a "Kentucky hot" number 7 and immediately call for the Sriracha! Later I asked our server-a Thai native-how hot she would have order it: "Oh, at least 125!" So much for the scale. And here's a little quirk: want a Spring roll order? Then get the Summer rolls, cause the Spring rolls are the fried ones. No, couldn't resist asking about Fall and Winter rolls. Our savvy server replied I should take the Summer rolls outside for awhile and then they'd be Fall or Winter... Sweet Basil is definitely a place worth checking out the next time you're in Northern Kentucky. read more

I have been to Sweet Basil Thai for dinner a couple times, and have also ordered takeout for dinner once. I think the experience is much better when you dine in versus doing takeout. I felt like the portions were smaller for takeout than what you receive at dinner. But even so, when you dine in, the portions are not huge - they are just right. My husband typically gets a rice dish and I usually have chicken broccoli or the vegetable delight with chicken. This last time I had the latter, and my husband had the basil Thai fried rice. Both were so flavorful and delicious! The vegetable delight has a great variety of veggies in it - they don't rely on broccoli for "stock" or anything, and there was a great balance of carrots, broccoli, onion, baby corn, mushrooms, water chestnuts and bamboo. My husband's basil friend rice was amazing - you could really taste the basil and it was seasoned just right. This Thai restaurant measures its spiciness on a scale of 1-10, where one is basically a zero. So if you can handle a little bit of spice, start with a 2 and work your way up. Service is always great, we have never had to wait long for a table and I think the food is reasonably priced for the ingredients, flavor and portion you receive.... with the only exception being takeout where it's just a little bit of a smaller portion. read more

Sweet Basil, love the name for a Thai restaurant. I have eaten here several times. The service is always good, especially I order water first and there always filling it up. I tend to order the same entrees. For my appetizers I like to grilled screed chicken, which I really tender, like there side dipping sauce. Then onto the Tom Gia soup(coconut chicken soup) my favorite all time soup. For main entrees they beef panang. 1-5 I like a 3, with a little spice. Then the Pad Thai chicken. There presentation is really appealing. There portion is decent. There service is really good. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Called ahead to have an ordered placed and I came at the time promised and they didn't even start on it. They didn't have more than two tables occupied. The food was decent and maybe I would have a better experience dining and then taking out as they could improve upon their customer service read more

Had good shrimp Pad Thai here - the waitress asked how spicy I wanted it from a scale of 1-10, I played it safe and went for 5, since every place thinks of "spicy" a little differently. Could have definitely gone to at least a 7 if not 8, but of course it's easier to go hotter than try to take it away! It's tucked into a shopping center that faces away from the interstate exit, so be aware that you'll turn in toward the backside of the shopping center and drive around. read more

Great Thai food... in Kentucky...? Yep, 'tis true. If I had reviewed Sweet Basil when I first visited it, I'd probably have given it 5 stars because, believe it or not, this was my first ever foray into Thai cuisine. Yes, I lived within 40 miles of Manhattan for 18 years, lived in downtown Boston for 5 years... and it took moving to Northern Kentucky for me to give Thai a chance! I ordered pad thai for the first time in my life and fell in love. What's not to adore about peanuts, spiciness, noodles, and cilantro? My lord, this was great! You can choose how hot you want your dish, and I chose level 8 of 10. PerFECtion! I've had their sushi, too, which is just okay - the Thai is where it's at! Soonafter the first (and second) tasting of Thai at Sweet Basil, I moved to the San Francisco Bay area for 9 months and had the same cuisine and honestly enjoyed the authenticity of what CA restaurants have to offer. But, still, since returning to the NKY/Cincinnati area, Thai Basil is still some of the best Thai you can find here! read more

It's probably a good thing that I didn't review this place the first time I went or it would have gotten 1 star. The place is good, clean and the service was great. The food is pretty good, lots of options to choose from for those that are die hard Thai food fans to those that only eat Pad Thai. I had their Summer Roll as an appetizer (wonderful) and their Pad Kee Mao (tasty). I will definitely come back and try their Panang Curry (one of my favorite Thai dishes). Also, if you've never tried it, order a Thai Iced Tea. It's different and very tasty. read more

My granddaughter is the biggest fan of Sweet Basil. She's a vegan vegetarian so they have a lot there that appeals to her. Because she is so crazy about their food,we got her a gift certificate there for both Christmas and her birthday! She was thrilled. We have tried SB more ourselves and we agree its a place for extraordinary food and it all looks gorgeous as well. read more

Thank you Pratumma for giving the best service that I've received at a restaurant in a very, very long time. The manager here is lucky to have you representing this establishment. The food is excellent but a restaurant can't exist by just serving good food; they need employees like you! Can't wait to come back. read more

Been going here for awhile. The last three times have been less than good to say the least. Two of the last three times there was only one server, the obvious occurred, it took forever. The last visit as we were waiting to get seated because the owner was just talking to someone at the register and I noticed that the carpet was extremely dirty throughout the dining area. Apparently that set the tone, the more I looked around the more dust and dirt I saw. Made me question how clean the kitchen was. My wife and I ordered the fried rice, it was just ok. My wife's portion was almost twice as much as mine. When the food came to the table I inquired about the soup that comes with the meal, the server said sorry and left. Point being not getting all that comes with the meal and being charged full price.....not cool. Like I mentioned maybe the dirty conditions set the tone. read more

Caution: This review is not for the faint of stomach. Ok. Here's the deal. Sweet Basil is usually ok. I've never been blown away by the food. The dining room is clean and the tables well set. The service is attentive, friendly and quick to make suggestions if you need help wading through the large menu. But. And this is a BIG but, there was 6 hours of vomiting following my meal. I got so very very sick after eating there the last time I'm not only not going back there, but I've sworn off eating meat for awhile. I'm not saying that you will get sick if you eat there, but the pork I ate was either not handled properly or undercooked. Either way, I was very ill and I can't give this place more than one star because of it. read more

One if the better sushi places I've been to around Cincy. Good food, decent prices, friendly staff. My new favorite on the south side. read more

Sweet Basil - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

Sweet Basil is one of the best sushi surprises I've had. I first started going here for the Thai food but quickly realized that sushi was best choice at this place. Please realize that it's not the best sushi you will find. But these are quality rolls for an affordable price. The location is a bit out of the way so there is rarely a wait for a table. The ingredients have always been fresh and the waitstaff are quick and helpful! I've helped a few friends get into sushi by visiting this restaurant. The rolls are affordable enough to order a bit more than you might normally. Whenever I'm down in Crescent Springs and looking for a bite to eat I make a point to stop by Sweet Basil and have a roll! read more

Whole family loved it, which is rare. Yellow curry is a winner (had it twice), hot Thai basil is wonderful, and restaurant kindly accommodated my son's order for fried rice, no veggies. (He loved it too) Service was perfect, bathrooms very clean. Solid five stars for this category of restaurant. PS - has a solid gluten free menu, which is a huge plus. read more

This has always been a consistent go to offering for family dinners. My dad loves their sushi selection and quality and the rest of us really enjoy the entree offerings. We last went here about 2 months back and had a party of 5 or 6. The service as usual was lackluster but the food was as we expected, delicious. I went with their special of the day in a Chilean Seabass in a medley of vegetables. It was very good and reasonably priced for Seabass. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal and was full to say the least. Back to the service however. As previously mentioned my dad loves their sushi and he didn't get any of his until we were almost completely done. Realizing that it is prepared to order we expect a slight delay but we timed it and it was almost a hour to receive his entire meal. To conclude the food is no doubt a 5 but the service is probably a 2 or 3 and how I came to the conclusion of a 4. A more friendly waitstaff along with quicker order times and this is a knock out. 5 rating with ease. Just to cover my bases they weren't all that busy either.. Maybe 30-40% filled on a weekend. Would have expected them to be prepared for be busier than what they were at that time. read more

Modern decor Food is decent but I think it looked better than it tasted. read more

Passing by from Cali, made a quick stop to check the place out. Food is on point, place is clean, and service was great. Good place to get your sushi/asian crave out. Also price to portion wise is reasonable. read more

This restaurant is one of my faves. I have yet to try a dish I don't love. I like the new place as well although parking is a bit tight. If you love sushi and tai yo should definitely try read more

They always have incredible food. Their sushi is amazing. I love their veggie lo mein!

My four stars reflect the phad thai. It was scrumptious. I had a couple rolls, but didn't find a wow factor there. My server seemed rushed, overworked, and thus did not seem to be enjoying his job. The ambience was so great I forgot I was in a strip mall. I was there for a very late lunch and was told the kitchen closed at 3. Therefore I had my entree before the rolls. Not bothersome to me, but it might be to some. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

This is my family's go-to place if we want something a little upscale but still affordable and easy. It's conveniently located and has easy parking. It's a tiny little place, and we usually make reservations to help avoid a wait as they can get pretty busy, especially on the weekends. The atmosphere is cozy and nice, but at times it can feel a little crowded. But like I said, it's a step above a conventional restaurant but is still someplace that you can get a good meal for 2 for under $50. Great for date night or to celebrate something special. I'm not a sushi person, so I can't comment on that, but they have a scallop dish that is to die for! Everything I've ever gotten has been delicious, and I like that their "spiciness scale" is actually accurate. I mean, if you order a 5 expect a bit of a kick and a 0 will leave you with no heat. They also have fabulous appetizers and there has never been a time when we didn't order their crab rangoon. So good! So, if you are looking for some great Thai food, or just want to spice up your Friday night, I would definitely recommend a trip to Sweet Basil! read more

Really great quality Thai place - for the food. We came in about 30 minutes before close and were reluctantly seated. It took a while for us to get our food even though we were the only patrons. All the dishes were tasty. However, one dish stood out - the Ginger fish - fried snapper fillet stir fried with fresh ginger sauce and vegetables. Definitely order this even if you don't like fish. KPI (Key Performance Indicator) ratings (1-5, 5 - best): Quality: 4 Delivery/Service: 2 Cost: 3 read more

My first visit. I like spicy food, but it is difficult to find spicy food around here. I usually try a 5, and even when I return for a 10 later, I wish they had a 20, 30, or 99 level. However, the 5 I was served here today was definitely not for the timid!! I was amazed . . . I had red curry chicken. I liked the quantity of curry sauce - I ran out of rice before I ran out of sauce. Usually I have to eat lots of dry rice. I do want to try the other flavors of curry before I decide how much I like their food. I had fried tofu appetizer with a dipping sauce. It was dry not moist. The triangles were cut much smaller than I'm accustomed to in Japan, for example. When it is moist, it needs no dip! I picked some sushi and a mango dessert to go. I have not eaten it yet. read more

Oh Sweet basil! If you're a fan of Asian food, looking for a new spot to try or want a quick lunch/dinner option check out sweet basil! Fresh, high quality and a great value. We tried the ginger chicken, beef/broccoli with curry, tom yum chicken and mushroom soup and the fried gyoza. All were prepared perfectly and the spice level of 7/10 on the entrées absolutely hit the spot! Highly recommend if you are in the area or if you are looking for an alternative to downtown/NKY lunch options. read more

Vegan and vegetarians beware: ALL entrees use fish sauce (as conveyed to us by our server). You can request them to make an entree using just plain and bland soy sauce though (also a suggestion by our server). However, if you stick to some appetizers, dessert (one vegan option), and sushi (just the basic stuff), you're good when it comes to vegetarian and vegan options. Service is good, but it was shocking to hear that they used fish sauce in all their entrees, basically leaving vegans and vegetarians with no entree choice. Even the fried rice can't be made vegan (as mentioned by our server). The vegan sticky rice with mango dessert is really good though. Nice decor as well along with free parking in the lot. read more

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I have been to this place only a few times, but those times I went were good experiences. If you were looking for good Thai food at a slightly higher than average price this is a good choice. Quick and easy take out.. A solid pick for a Thai restaurant. read more

Probably the best thai food in the Cincinnati area I've had. They give good portions for reasonable price and the meals I've ordered taste great read more

I have eaten at Sweet Basil for dinner, and liked it, but thought I'd try it for lunch for a change--I'm relatively tired of the offerings here in Covington. I checked out the lunch menu online before hand, so that I could maximize my lunch hour and not be too rushed. My server seemed to be new, asking questions about the menu to another server when she was unsure, and periods of absences where you just thought, "where did she go?" which is the only reason I gave the 4 stars. But, the food, a spring roll and Chicken Thai Pepper Garlic Sauce was wonderful. It came with soup, but I wasn't aware of that, and if it was the vegetable soup, then the new Thai place in Florence on Mall Road has it all over this soup. Rather tasteless chicken based broth with lots of celery, but not much else. A bit of cabbage here and there. Overall, rather bland. My lunch was very reasonable, perfect proportions and really good. I'll be back, but hope that by then, my server will have learned the ropes a bit more. I had to get the attention of the sushi chef to let him know I wasn't walking out without paying the check, that the money was in the folder and I needed to "go".... read more

Came here for lunch with my family on the way to the airport. Everything in my stir fry was actually steamed, not stir fried. The meat was squishy. The sauce was bland. The dish, beef & broccoli, was full of carrots (a cheap ingredient used to cut costs). Everyone else's dishes were equally lackluster. The only thing saving it from one star is the fact that it was cheap. I'll be in town at any number of better Thai spots. Bottom Line: I'll never be back. read more

Alright I'm kind of torn on this one. They're not terrible and maybe this is the best there is out here? But they're sure not perfect. I tried the eggplant stir fry and the sushi sampler with five pieces of nigiri. I'll start with the sushi. I understand that this place has both thai food and sushi. I do not however understand how you could possibly contemplate using the same rice for both types of food. This is NOT sushi rice people!! That would require rice wine vinegar. This was plain old white rice with fish slapped on top. The fish wasn't bad or anything. It didn't make me sick. It didn't smell off. It just wasn't super flavorful. So all in all, for sushi, I'd have to say 2 stars absolute max. You just should never serve raw fish on rice like that. Ugh...almost leaning towards one star... Now for the thai part. This was actually pretty good. I ordered spicy level 15 because I was nervous that it wouldn't be spicy enough. It was. Not like, killer, start sweating, inedible heat or anything but it definitely was spicy. One thing I should mention here - the eggplant really doesn't need to be breaded and deep fried. That sort of takes away the fun of the eggplant in my opinion. It's usually my favorite dish so I was happy to see it on there, but it definitely didn't taste like I'm used to it tasting. Just because of the breading - everything else was pretty decent. Overall, I'd say that was four stars but really, that's sticking to the 'I'm in Kentucky' scale of things. So grand total (math time folks) I'd say three stars. I didn't dine in so I can't comment on service. read more

The volcano roll will keep me coming back. It's not the usual thing my husband and I order, but he decided to change it up. This is a California roll with a warm seafood topping that is yummy! Better than it sounds! LOL. The rest of the sushi we ordered was very good too, just less unique. The host can be a bit testy and overall service is mediocre at best. Just come here already in a good mood and you'll be fine. read more

I was told by someone it was the best Thai food they ever had. They should get put more. I was disappointed overall with my food. The Pad Thai was okay. Not bad but not great either. My husband had Pineapple Fried Rice...again, just okay. Not worth the trip. read more

I absolutely love sweet basil! Their curry is one of the best I've ever had and I crave it daily. It's a little pricey but I can usually get 2 meals out of it. Not much else to say I've never had a bad experience here and their take out is very fast. read more

Great Thai food. Spicy and fresh tasting, it never disappoints! They also have great service and carry out is available. Never had the sushi so can't comment on that but this is our favorite Thai restaurant on the KY side. read more

Stopped here for lunch today with the wife. I got the spicy Thai lunch special. Very good. Their spice level seems a bit on the mild side though, so add a level or 2. I went with 4 to be safe and will go with 6 next time. Service was quick and friendly. We both ate for less than $20. read more