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    Basil Babe

    4.3 (112 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Chili jam disaster
    Jeremy R.

    Came here with my girlfriend to try a new thai place. We walked in as first time guests and weren't really greeted.... I walked up to the counter and the guy asked what he can get for us, and my answer was "a table for 2". After that i got the full run down of how it works, but it was a weird introduction and exchange for our first time there. We sat in the corner near the rear, and the door needs a stopper or a fixed spring catch... every time someone came in or left. It slammed so loud my girlfriend jumped. There isnt a waiter or waitress per se. You walk back up to the counter to order then take a number ticket back to your table. I ordered the chicken red curry dumpling we saw in the pictures here, and it was amazing. I ordered the drunken noodles and she had a chili jam stir fry. My drunken noodles were, okay... nothing special. The noodles and sauce were pretty bland... Her chili jam said that it contained seafood, and let me tell you if you dont love seafood. Dont order it. The taste of shellfish was sooo strong. It made everything else in that dish, inedible. We ate a few bites each and had the waiter toss the rest. Which led me to another service issue. Knowing this is our first time now and you see us obviously not enjoy a dish and send 95% of it back to be tossed... not to attempt to help us make a selection or ask what was wrong with it... just poor wait staff. We ordered a third entree the garlic fried rice because how could you go wrong, right? Wrong. The garlic was crazy strong and just not good. Overall, i have had worse, elsewhere... but this was very disappointing...

    Basil Stir Fry, Papaya Salad, Chicken Wings, Satay, Pad Thai
    Linda I.

    Ordered Basil Babe for delivery and here's my personal rundown. The Basil Stir Fry and Papaya Salad are MUSTs, 5/5, super delicious. I loved eating these together as well, very complimentary. I liked that there was fish sauce on the side too so you could choose how much you wanted to add (I added all of it). I got the Papaya Salad mild+ (and it was) and the Stir Fry medium (this ended up being on the hotter end for me and I might get mild+ next time!). The chicken wings are very tasty as well! Onto the Satay. Great flavors, but was pretty dry. And then finally, the Pad Thai. This was really just okay to me, and also on the drier end with not too much sauce (and therefore flavor). That rounds up all that we tried! Next time we'll skip the Pad Thai, but ideally try some other dishes like their curries and crab rangoon (which I've heard good things about).

    Chicken lemongrass potstickers
    Liz P.

    I had been wanting to try Basil Babe for a while now, I was in Ann Arbor doing a games night with friends and we got DoorDash from them today. There were five of us and one child and everyone enjoyed their meal. I got the OG Basil, which had veggies and pork and rice, and it was actually really similar to the food I had when I was in Thailand on a work trip in 2019. It came with some sort of sauce and I think I made it more spicy by adding it, I believe it was fish sauce, but they can make the entrees any spice level you want - I had ordered mine mild. I also ordered the chicken lemongrass potstickers, which were very good and came with a semi-spicy sauce, and I tried one of the vegan mushroom dumplings which I believe is a monthly special, and that was also tasty although I preferred the chicken ones. I would definitely order from here again, everything was very fresh and delicious and I'd love to try more of the menu.

    Vegan Dumpling of the Week
    Ananya M.

    loved this place! you order and pay before you eat so slightly different then other sit down locations. we got the drunken noodles (can be made vegan), the thai red curry dumplings ( a little too crispy for my liking) and the pandan coconut pudding (personally not a fan but came with 3 little ones). took like 10-15 min for the food to arrive and you can just leave after you eat which is nice! the noodles seemed like rice paper folded up (like stacked in a way)! came out to ~$35 w tip which was pretty reasonabley priced! that was the perfect amount of food for 2 people.

    OG stir fry
    Minji K.

    Papaya salads are one of my go-to dishes for the summer so I was so excited to try it at Basil Babe in Ypsi. The veggies had a nice crisp to it, peanuts added another layer of texture, and the flavors were not too spicy. It also came with sticky rice, which was unexpected but welcome nonetheless. I also tried the pad kee mow with shrimp. The noodles were firm and chewy, and I liked how tender the shrimp was without being soggy. It also had a kick to it, since I ordered it spicy. Thai iced tea was definitely needed to help with the spice! The pad thai was a good option as well if you like thinner noodles and a more mild seasoning. The OG stir fry was a nice option for rice dishes if you prefer that. The crispy dumplings had a nice flavor to it and had a great crunch! There was plenty of seating indoors and once you order on the tablet and pay, you can take a seat wherever you want. Service was quick and efficient. You do have to pay for parking. Overall it was not a bad place for Thai food!

    Chicken pad Thai
    Suzanne B.

    We wanted to mix it up and try a new place for a recent Friday night. Basil Babe had been on our list for quite some time, so made our way on over. Located across from EMU's campus, it's in an unassuming corner building. After entering in the vestibule, you can grab a menu and seat yourself before walking up to the counter to place an order. You'll be given a number and waitstaff will bring out your food and drinks. Service was very fast, without feeling rushed. We started with some crab rangoons, and our entree was ready shortly after we finished those. I went for the chicken pad Thai and it did not disappoint. It was all of the familiar flavors with delicate slices of chicken throughout. I also got to sample some of the coconut curry with chicken and would highly recommend it - I think that will be my pick for the next visit. The ambiance for the restaurant was more casual than we expected, and we were a little surprised at the counter service. The staff did a great job of being efficient despite that unexpected part of the meal. Still, I would recommend to a friend and will look forward to returning again soon.

    Crab Rangoon
    Ed M.

    Unlike most Thai places which kill you with the spice, this place has a reasonable spice scale. Mild is actually mild and medium is actually medium. The Masaman with shrimp was very flavorful and tasty, although it was a bit watery. The crab Rangoon was delicious and actually had large morsels of crab, which can be tasted through the cream cheese. The pad Thai was delicious and seemed authentic. It's semi self serve in that you place your order when you first walk in . The service is rather quick and the staff is friendly. It's a good choice if you're in the area .

    Jeongmin H.

    Came by on a Saturday evening but it was pretty empty. They have menus up front where you place your order first then get seated, which I thought was unique considering it's more of a restaurant vibe. Food was mid - not sure if I'd return but good enough that I enjoyed the meal. I was shocked at how bland the pineapple fried rice initially looked simply by its appearance but that packed quite some flavor. Everything was very reasonably priced so we ordered a bunch of different things and family styled.

    Pad Thai with Tofu
    big m.

    Got the pad Thai with tofu and no eggs, it was really yummy with good potion size for the cost. Glad there was a good vegan option. Decoration, ambience and service was all great too.

    Appetizer : Chicken water chestnut wontons.
    Anne F.

    Ran in for take out. Something small as I had dinner plans. The server was very pleasant and helpful. Wasn't planning on completing a review but decided to jot down a quick review. Sorry there's a lack of pics. While waiting for my order of Chicken water chestnut wontons ( I believe in a rush to order hopefully the name is correct ) (Appetizer) I noticed the pleasant surroundings. This was my visit (not my last) to this establishment. It's tastefully decorated. Just enough to get a Thai homey Ypsi vibe. I will definitely be back. The wontons were ok. Will have to try an entree to truly review this restaurant. The menu changes. ( I believe every 2 weeks).

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    The Pad Thai with pork belly was outstanding and the drink specials were very fun. The staff was super friendly and helpful.

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