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    The Basil

    3.9 (439 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Noodles
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Pad Thai
    Esme N.

    We just tried The Basil for the first time tonight and had a wonderful meal! The restaurant is clean and inviting. The service was warm and friendly, and everything we ate was great! Egg rolls (5) were good. Tom Yum soup was delicious. The broth was great, with lots of vegetables. The Panang Curry with chicken was smooth and spicy. The Chicken Pad Thai was balanced and the noodles were great! Everything was piping hot and came out quickly. Delighted to say that we have found our new go-to Thai spot

    Pad Thai lunch Special and Orange chicken a la carte
    Candy S.

    They offer an affordable yet yummy Lunch Special & decent portions Service is always great and friendly Highly recommend if you're nearby

    Price is more expensive than the menu

    Lunch menu states different prices and it's really higher cost when you pay. Portion of food is like a kids meal.

    Yellow curry and smallest rice ever!
    J N.

    The food taste was ok. Not the best ever, but good for the price. However I had two issues. One is that the Medium curry they gave us had the chili paste at the bottom of the container and it hasn't been stirred in yet. So at first it was very mild, then we noticed, stired it and then enjoyed what we ordered. Next time please stir the spice into the food. But the biggest thing is that the rice portion they gave us for takeout was ridiculously small. Smalest rice container over ever seen. In 40 plus years on the planet I didn't know a rice container this small existed. I was this many days old. It also makes no sense because rice is so cheap, just give a normal sized rice and don't be so chintzy. I might come back but will probably look for other places too.

    Wonton soup was good nuff for a rainy day. Comforting with those sesame undertones
    Katie J.

    The best Thai for your buck in the South Bay area. The prices are not ridiculous - they even have good $12 lunch specials. But the execution & flavors of their dishes are on par with the fancy schamncy spots. By far my favorite dish is their Drunken Noodles with Tofu - always super flavorful, aromatic, and spicy. I do eat meat but the texture of the tofu is great with the noodles. Another standout is their spicy eggplant with tofu - not oily or overcooked and very yummy. The pad see ew and wonton soup were not bad, just basic. And I was sad that they forgot the bok choy in our soup. Hits the spot if you're craving it though. Most of their stir fried dishes have a lot of smoky undertones. I enjoy it but it might be overpowering for others (like my noodle loving toddler who surprisingly rejected the pad see ew). When you dine in, they are super accomodating for little ones. Cute little reusable cups, special utensils and very clean high chairs. Love how spacious the place is inside and the team is super welcoming and attentive.

    Rodney S.

    Ah, Thai food. How have I missed thee! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=06XeAZvi3gDd_PQ8TcsDYQ&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Formerly Thai Basil many moons ago, when 7 Seas Tropical Fish was the main tenant of the plaza, The Basil bangs out delicious Thai food at a affordable price. Stopping by for lunch, I perused Thai Basil's $10.95 lunch specials (additional for beef/shrimp/brown rice/fried rice), and chose pad thai. Being the national dish of Thailand, it's the de facto bar which all Thai restaurants can be judged by. Lunch Special Pad Thai https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CjZOfvm46Vqu5PdCtzUuAw&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Tangy & bright, which good pad thai should be. The generous amount of food was pleasing to my tummy. I relished each forkful of noodles. The included vegetable egg roll was crunchy, whereas the salad was a typical iceberg lettuce salad. At $10.95, this meal was a bargain. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=hxspdJzIjRY91FqwPagC9w&userid=xsT4KZTu_KnOVavtuXn4RA Service was good. The food didn't take long, at all. Ample seating via booths & tables, The Basil shares a private parking lot, and is locate on the right of The Donut Place. With prices rising on just about everything, The Basil's $10.95 lunch specials are a sight for sore eyes & stomachs. I was thoroughly impressed by their pad thai, and am looking forward to frequenting the restaurant more, as Thai food is one of my favorite cuisines, and I always wonder why I don't partake of it more often? Knowing the $10.95 price may not last long, considering everything going on in the world, I plan on taking advantage of it often & again. Highly recommend!

    A portion of white rice that is so tiny, that the container fits INSIDE a 1 cup measuring cup.

    Extremely small portions for the price. I have never seen such a tiny portion of white rice with a curry. About enough for 4 big bites? I have had many family dinners at this restaurant over decades, but recent changes have made this delivery order ridiculous. Very disappointed, because while the food is delicious the portions for delivery are laughable.

    Josephine A.

    Exceptional service, DELICIOUS food, and calming ambiance. I go to Thai restaurants often. This was my first time here and I am very delighted and satisfied. The servers were really nice and the food was so good. Definitely a recommended new spot.

    Pad Se Ew
    Shawni G.

    So, I've been coming to this location since 1997. I bought an old school discount book and Thai Basil was in it. I got hooked on Pad See Ewe (that's my favorite Thai dish). My family would come on Sunday's after church and enjoy dinner. The owner and his family would also be in the dining room enjoying their meal. My kids loved the cashew shrimp and fried rice. Though I have continued to visit throughout the years, the restaurant has now changed ownership. On the positive side, the portions are good and the value is good. The food has changed. The Pad See Ewe was tasty but super oily. They use to have chips with sweet and sour sauce- they don't have this anymore so I ordered the fried wontons. The wontons were super greasy as if they did not drain the oil before plating them. The sweet and sour sauce is a different color too. I just wish the Pad See Ewe tasted the same. The service is still good and the restaurant has had some simple upgrades. Not sure if I will be back. Maybe just for the nostalgia of what was- Family, Food and A Full Heart.

    Glass Noodles (Pad Woon Sen) w/ pork
    Nitsud I.

    The glass noodles with the pork and vegetables were on point. Hopefully next time they won't be so stingy with the pork. Other than that, the flavors were all there.

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    Very nice and elegant looking place with polite staff and great food, would recommend

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    All recent visits have been great. No complaints. Good food. Fast service. I usually get takeout here lately.

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    Food was OK. Overpowering smell of Lysol in the restaurant was not pleasant. Not good enough for return visit.

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