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    Thai Basil

    3.0 (548 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Diana R.

    Throughout the years my husband and I have been coming to Thai Basil. It has always been consistently good. Even when my husband and I moved from the area we from time to time returned to this restaurant. Jua Rattanaphun always made us feel like family. I was saddened to find out this past Thursday that this weekend is the last time they are open. Mr Rattanaphun has graced the community with his contagious smile and delicious food for 30 years. I'm saddened to see him closing the restaurant, but happy for his semi-retirement. All the best to you Mr Rattanaphun and your family.

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    Anusha S.

    Was looking for a dinner spot in downtown Sunnyvale when we came across Thai Basil. We went on a Wednesday around 6:30pm and the parking lot by the restaurant was packed, but there are other nearby lots available. Inside it was not too crowded. I ordered Pad Se Ew with Tofu and my friend ordered Pad Se Ew with Chicken. Pad Se Ew (3.5/5): Good portion size. The raw lettuce provided on the side didn't really add much to the dish. We weren't asked for our spice level preference, so it tasted a bit bland. Added extra spice helped somewhat. Friend said chicken could have been seasoned more Staff was friendly but service was a bit slow - we were sitting in the corner and it seems like the waiter forgot we were there so we had to flag them down for boxes + bill. Overall, would give it a 3.5/5 and would consider coming back if in the area

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    Roxanne I.

    There is a parking garage across the street from this location. Service is wonderful, always checking up on us, someone walking around with water. Decided to dine outdoors in the shade because the weather was so nice out. Shared the fried spring rolls which were nice and crispy. I like that it had noodles in them. My drunken noodles with shrimp were so flavorful and filled with crisp but cooked vegetables. It had a strong taste of basil which I loved. Only had 5 pieces of shrimp for an upcharge of $2. Yellow curry was also very flavorful with a mild spice to it. Can choose white or brown rice and opted for brown rice this time. Water is refreshing and comes with lemon in it. The portions seemed small for the price but, I would definitely come back again to try more dishes because everything tasted great.

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    Michael L.

    Came in for dinner for Dine Sunnyvale week with a friend who was visiting from LA. It was his 1st time dining @ Thai Basil & he loved the food. We ordered quite a few dishes for 3 people because I wanted him to sample as much as he can. We had a wonderful dinner with very good customer service and delicious food. The prices are good with good portion sizes. We have dined here many times and will continue to do so.

    32. Drunk Noodles
    Sudesna M.

    Crab fried rice and Spicy catfish were exceptional and are highly recommended. Fresh and authentic flavors. Fairly good portion size for sharing. Unfortunately the service did not match the quality of food. We had an exceptionally long wait after being seated for our food to arrive. Compounding the issue was our server who made an error with our order. Instead of addressing the mistake professionally, she loudly insisted it was our fault, which was, to be honest, both embarrassing and unprofessional. There is always a polite way to handle such situations. While the cuisine was delightful, the poor service significantly detracted from the overall dining experience.

    New location in Sunnyvale: 620 E Evelyn Avenue. Same great Thai food and welcoming team.

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    Siva K.

    My friend and I had lunch here today (11/4/2025) and we ordered a simple vegetarian fried rice and cashew chicken. My friend was told that rice was included with the chicken dish for lunch. That it; no drinks. The electronic bill was around $42 and we added approx. 20% tip and left $50 *in cash* After we left the restaurant, we felt that the bill was higher than what it should. I went online and ordered the same two items (without rice) and the bill came to $43 *including a 20% tip*. So, we ended up tipping twice - with a 20% tip already included. We should have asked for a physical receipt. Please check your bill, if you decide to eat here (we're not going to, of course)

    31. Pad See Hew
    Jerica H.

    We visited during Sunnyvale food week and had a lovely meal! Plus great Thai tea and attentive service from the staff. Only a few others dining while we were there, it was a nice atmosphere. The food was so delicious and filling! I had leftovers to take home which were great the next day. Will definitely be visiting again for a Thai food craving!

    Rohan B.

    Red Curry Vegetarian - Thai Spicy: 4* (At Lunch - Curry comes with rice) Good ambience and service.

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    Arika G.

    Finally able to make it here and it did not disappoint! We ordered the following items to share: yellow curry with beef, shrimp pad thai, calamari and the mango sticky rice for dessert. Everything was delicious. The calamari was good, but not sure I would order it again. Definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more menu items.

    Lamb skewers and tofu pad Thai (spicy)
    Coral T.

    Went for Sunday lunch and the service was quick! The food was delicious and we enjoyed the beautiful weather on the outdoor patio. Will be great to come back and try all the other items. For spicy level they have a scale from 1 to 8 and to me the 4 was mild-hot. Can't imagine how "hot" is.

    Nicole F.

    Not sure I will be back here after today sadly. The 38$ for two orders of the chicken basil with two sides of rice is not that bad. The deciding factor to not return is the overwhelming salt that made my stomach turn and the spices I again had asked they leave out of my order and they again did not respect my request. Makes me sad that the last two times and now this being the third time I drove the 45 min drive for the memorable chicken basil plate I crave has been disappointing. The portions were decent. I may have got the old leftovers from a different day. It looks old and salted so much it very well could be. Hope my stomach is not upset later.

    12. Green Curry
    Vikas A.

    Delicious Thai food! I've never been a fan of Thai cuisine, mostly because of the strong coconut flavor, but this place completely changed my perspective. (For context, I ended up here because of a team lunch from work.) I tried the mango curry -- something I've never seen on a Thai menu before -- and it was absolutely delicious. The green curry was also packed with flavor and very enjoyable. While the service was a bit slow -- we waited around 45 minutes due to a mix-up where our food was accidentally served to another table -- I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. It was my first visit, and the place seemed a bit understaffed during a busy afternoon. The restaurant has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere with plenty of seating. Their outdoor patio is a great option, especially for pet owners. Overall, it's a great spot to unwind and enjoy a flavorful meal in a comfortable setting.

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    Love this place, the lady here is so nice and remembers us everytime we come. 10/10 recommend as a local spot to visit.

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