Not good at all over priced food that is a waste find a better place and Thai food service was horrible

I love the flavor of their Thom Kha way more than the other closest thai restaurant to me that makes it (keothip), but so much of the soup is inedible spices (dried galangal, kaffir leaves, lemongrass, etc.) that it really impacts the quality of the soup. I really wish they put more care into not serving these parts, but the flavor is kind of worth it anyways. I still recommend you to try, but be warned that about 1/3 of the soup is inedible. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Amount of to-go Thom Kha that is just inedible spices. - Thai Near Me - Visalia, California

This place has really delicious food! I've dined in (pre-COVID) and done LOTS of take out since. The flavor combinations are so good and the portions are quite generous! Some of my favorites are the Chicken Satay (moist and flavorful); Pad Thai (I often get it with tofu because the shrimp version needs more shrimp); the yellow curry is yum!; and there are numerous other dishes that have great flavor. Don't miss this little gem because it's hard to find tucked back in an outdoor mall. It easily rivals (and surpasses) the other Thai places in town. read more

Love the yellow curry! I get it level 3 spiciness and get a side of white rice. So good

Yes, they look like chicken feet. The chicken inside is such a small piece you are mostly eating the fried batter. If there was actually pieces of chicken that you could taste, I would rate it. Although the sauce is good, I didn't plan on eating fried batter with yummy sauce. I may be up to giving this restaurant another try since I only ordered the orange chicken, but I will never order this here again. read more

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Spring rolls are fresh and delicious, Pad Thai leaves you thinking about it for days-- even though the lunch special serving is enough for a second meal at home! Nice service, good people. Great food! read more

Great food great service, reasonable prices. My only complaint they're closed on weekends. Chicken SatayFresh Spring RollsPad See EwPanang Curry read more

Amazing Service. We had a special order and they cooked fresh food for us., with no meat, no fish, no oyster sauce and no eggs. It took them a while to prepare the order. They offered us free Thai Tea. Of course it came with a decent tip. But above all, very pleased with the food & Service. Also it is reasonably priced and offers a long list of menu items. read more

Way overdue review. Great food, I always order to go but when you dine in it's delicious! You won't be disappointed. Pad Thai and orange chicken is my go to. Egg and spring rolls are great appetizer. Even left overs the next day is good. I've never had a bad experience here. read more

We were in Visalia for a few days while visiting Sequoia National Forest. We ended up at Thai Basil and were happy to have found it. The service was very friendly which is always nice. The spring rolls were the biggest ones we've had and came with a small cup of sweet sauce with peanuts. The Tom Kha soup was good. Love the coconut flavor with lime. We also had the yellow curry with tofu and a side of rice. Very flavorful. Make sure to ask for the spice platter if you like spice. Overall, a decent experience and good place to stop by after a day at the sequoias. read more

Damn!!! Some of the best Thai food I've had. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Thai. I've been to Thailand a few times and lived in the Bay Area, so I know my Thai. We had chicken pad Thai, broccoli chicken, panang curry, and pad Kra paw. Every dish was packed with flavor. Chicken was tender and not over cooked which I usually find with Thai places. The only thing that was not 100% was the Thai iced tea, it was extremely sweet. However it was not a big deal. Will be back again! read more

I always come here at least once a week I get that grilled salmon that curry sauce is soo good on everything the salmon rice salad I always recommend to friends and family read more

Really cute and cozy restaurant located right by Safe One bank and the new Starbucks by Noble avenue. For the restaurant being this small, I'm glad that it wasn't stuffy inside like most small places I visit. The food was ok, not overly amazing..just ok. Definitely not something I would call my "go to restaurant." I would come back and try something else, not sure what though. I ordered the shrimp chow mein, with the spice level at 5, and some fried shrimp as an appetizer. Prices here are not that great, but I guess that depends on how good your food is. Customer service was excellent! The patrons minded their own business which I love..and..ya. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Visalia, California

...mixed vegetable entree with pork, spice level 3, and side of white rice... Perfectly cooked vegetables, the most delicious broth, perfectly cooked rice, enjoy with your life partner. Xlt! read more

I wish they were open more hours. The food is delicious and the service is very efficient and friendly.

Pineapple fried rice, egg rolls & Thia coffee are all delicious! I only ordered level 5 spicy but that was more than enough for this white guy lol. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Visalia, California

We travel around the USA with our RV and get a lot of Thai food take-out. This place is great! Best we've found in a while. We had Tom Kha soup, Pad Thai, and Broccoli with garlic sauce. Be warned that the spice is for real, and the overall flavor of the food is authentic and wonderful. Portions were huge. They will probably be busy, so be patient. A local gem! I hope Visalia residents value and appreciate what you have here. read more

My good friend and I eat here for our birthdays . Love the pineapple curry. And the heat is spot on for me with a 2!

Thai food? Or sugar in hot soup? No flavor and terrible food quality. DO NOT RECOMMEND read more

"Oh no." That's what I thought to myself when I took the first bite of my take out order of pad see ew with beef. I've been craving Thai food for the past 2 days, so I had high hopes for my fav Thai dish, but it was "oh no" as in "oh no, these noodles are kind of rubbery", "oh no, I asked for mild, but why is this so spicy?", and "oh no, I wish this broccoli wasn't raw". The restaurant space itself, tucked away in a strip mall next to a Blockbuster, looked cozy, and there are a couple handfuls of tables inside. Oh no, where else can I get my Thai fix in central Cali? read more

Beef Salad Was So Fresh & Delicious. Super Busy Place But Didn't Effect Service. Service Was Great! Highly Recommend!!

Great service and food and in a great location. Would recommend! Everything is delicious.

*NO SOAP?* Came here for lunch and went to the rest room only to realize there is NO SOAP. Please keep in mind this is the same restroom that the staff uses ( and should be washing their hands in) Good food, but come on this isn't the 1400's ! read more

Solid Thai restaurant, with plenty of tasty dishes and welcoming staff. I was here last night with a big group and had a great meal. We ordered a mix of staple dishes, including pad thai, fried rice with pineapple, curry chicken, spicy ground chicken with bamboo, and chow mein. Everything was very good, and sizable. Even the dessert - coconut icecream over rice - was delicious. I can't wait to go back. :-) read more

Was out in Visalia for a Trial and heard this spot was really good. So we decided to try it. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef. SO GOOD! Don't know if they have one near SF, but i would def go back.. just dont think in Visalia. =X read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Dinner - Thai Near Me - Visalia, California

I order carry out from here all the time! I love the pad Thai. This is definitely a local favorite

Thai Basil is a bit of a shock: it isn't just good for a Visalia restaurant; it's actually better than most Thai restaurants in the Bay Area. it's basic, traditional Thai food, but done really well. The red curry with chicken is definitely the standout menu item, with nice fresh flavors. They don't have a huge selection of appetizers, but the plump spring rolls with shrimp are excellent, as are the fried spring rolls. Unfortunately, the mango with sticky rice is disappointing; the rice is oddly gelatinous. But the coconut ice cream is pretty good. The restaurant is clean and well run. It's popular but you can usually get a table. read more

I'll make this review short and to the point. If you're looking for modestly priced Thai food, this isn't a bad spot. I will say the food the last two times I've been have been less than great. Edible but not very enjoyable. I'm sure there are other dishes here that are worth buying so I'm leaving three stars. I would avoid the pad Khee mao though, as it seemed pretty bland. read more

Best Thai food ever!! We had chicken pad Thai, basil chicken, and panang curry chicken. All of it was amazing!

One of the few Thai places in town. I heard Steve has sold this resturant to another owner, I wonder if the food is still as good. The service has always been great, and food always fresh and flavorful. Steve out. read more

Ordered take out for my parents this evening and everything was perfect. My mother thinks pepper is too spicy, but they were able to make it mild enough, which some Thai places are hesitant to do. The woman who helped me was friendly and helpful and had the most beautiful eyes I've yet to see above a Covid mask. Looking forward to coming back while I'm in town. read more

Great food, service, variety, and ambiance. It's usually busy, so it is a good idea to order ahead. Best Thai food in Visalia.

The fried rice is amazing nothing like I've ever had before just amazing food and a lot! Noodles all kind are flavorful just take my word okay? Okay read more

The best Thai restaurant in Visalia! I have been coming here for years. The staff is really friendly and their prices are great. The yellow curry is our go too!! read more

Passing through Exeter for three days and ended up finding this restaurant first night. And, then, second night! The food was fresh, plentiful, and delicious. I appreciate that they offer "levels" of spice for the customer to decide when ordering. This was actually one of the best Thai restaurants I have eaten in. The veggie spring rolls were absolutely delicious and so refreshing - we had them two nights in a row. The egg rolls were also very good, as was sweet & sour shrimp-the shrimp tasted super fresh and a decent portion. We also tried the tofu pad thai and another noodle dish (mee swee?) - two nights in a row. Place was clean, service was good...What more can you ask for?! If you are in the neighborhood (or in Exeter) definitely worth a try. read more

This restaurant has a few good vegetarian options. The preparations are very flavorful, but sometimes too much sugar is used. The best Thai restaurant in town. read more

Food was okay, but far from authentic Thai. Called in an order and it was ready in 10 minutes. Tom yum soup had a strong pineapple flavor. Pad thai was plentiful but soggy. read more

Amazing find, mid-June! All portions served were HUGE, much more than the average Thai restaurant. Very authentic taste; spices are strong and bold! Called ahead a large, to-go order, and everything was ready in a very reasonable 20 minutes. Front lady was very friendly and personable. Definitely recommended in Visalia! read more

I loved their food so much!!! I like the fact that the food was wrapped with foil. We took the food home and it was still fresh and delicious. 10/10 recommend. read more

Really good Thai food, and conveniently right off the 198. They had all the traditional Thai dishes, and the orange chicken and Thai iced tea were delicious. What really blew me away though was a special dish they created called Avocado Green Curry- I wasn't sure at first if this combination would work together, but it worked so well!! Hope next time I am back here I will be able to visit and have this dish again! Thanks again to the owners for a memorable dining experience and great food :) read more