I was so excited to finally come try Basil Babe! I've been a longtime fan enjoying the food at various popups around town but I'm so happy and proud of them for finally having a space and restaurant! They have so many delicious vegetarian and vegan options and the spice level is perfection. I got one of their mango sour beers, the red tofu curry dumplings and red tofu curry. I ordered the pad Thai with tofu and egg for my husband to go and he said it was phenomenal! Priced well and portion size is perfection. Def a must if you're in Ypsi! read more

In my opinion this is best Thai food in the Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area. They have some interesting quirks however, when you walk in the host/hostess greets you, before you are seated you place your order, than pay including the tip. I am not sure how, I feel about this as since, I had not been served yet was not sure what percentage, I should tip. However, I can see why they do this to expedite service and cut cost. After you pay someone from the kitchen brings you all of your food. A pitcher of water is already on your table when you arrive. The menu changes weekly so may want to check their website first before dining in. The fact that they change their menu tells me their food is very fresh. The first item that came out was the papaya salad as good as I ever had and we ordered spicy and it was blazing hot, but we loved it. It is served with a side of sticky rice great for soaking up all that wonderful juice. Next came the fried pork ginger dumplings come at 5 piece per order for $7. I love the sauce they place on the dumplings very good. The red curry was about as good as, I have had and the absolute star for us was the pork belly stir fry the add on fried egg for a dollar still had a semi soft yoke which we loved. The pork belly was perfectly cooked the sauce was fantastic. They do a great job on the presentation of their dishes. My only knock would be portion size, but that could be me just being greedy as their food is wonderful. That and with inflation restaurants have to make tough choices to bring costs down. Will definitely be back here. read more

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Order your food and sit down! They bring the food to you. Unexpectedly delicious. Ambiance could use some upgrade but the food makes up for it. Service staff was friendly and food came out fast. We ordered bunch of things. OG Pork and Basil and crispy pork belly, and the som tum papaya salad came with sticky all yummy. Throw a fried egg on everything !! The drunken noodle dish was delicious also. The Massaman curry was just ok. Thai iced tea could use some work. They serve alcohol also! Definitely a good spot to stop in. read more

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My favorite spot in the A2/Ypsi area! Nice atmosphere inside and delicious every time. Plenty of gluten free/vegan options. read more

Basil Babe - Pad thai and curry noodles - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

This place had been on my list for a while and I'm so glad we finally tried it, and it lived up to the hype! It's super casual. Come in and scan the code to pull up the menu, or ask for a paper copy if you are technologically challenged. Order at the counter, pick a seat, put the number on your table and wait for your deliciousness to arrive at your table. Sounds easy, right? Well let me tell you, it's not. Every. Single. Thing on the menu sounds amazing. But you can't order the whole menu, or can you? We started with the spring rolls, very tasty and perfectly crispy. Our entree choices are pad thai with chicken, the dish which we use as a base for all Thai restaurants. And we just had to try the basil stir fry, which is the restaurant's namesake. If you asked me to choose which I liked better, I would have a very hard time choosing. We were so pleased with our first visit. I love that this mother/daughter duo is putting out amazing food in this casual location. I really feel this is a place that I will eat my way through the menu and everything will be as good as the last dish. It's a bit out of the way for us but I'll definitely find an excuse to be in Ypsi the next time I get a Thai food craving!! read more

Basil Babe - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Such an exciting addition to the dining scene in Ypsilanti / SE Michigan. From hot pop-up to growing up into a new brick and mortar spot, it's so comforting to know there is good Thai food to be found here. Lots of love and flavor happening. The Chicken Garlic Stir-Fry (Pad Kratiem Gai), Pineapple Garlic Fried Rice, and Pad See Ew were delicious. And the Coconut Pandan Pudding, lord, I'm still thinking about these. I cannot wait to go back! read more

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Basil Babe has a loyal local following for a reason. I've never been disappointed by food at their various pop-ups, and their permanent Ypsi location continues to serve quality, flavorful food. From the papaya salad, to their spicy curries, to the mango sticky rice, everything I've ever had has been amazing. But the crab rangoons earn a spot in my heart for all-time favorite rangoon. BB is a Ypsi must-visit! read more

The Basil Babe was a different kind of experience. You order and pay at the front and then the food is delivered to you. The place was very popular and had a line on Friday night. When it comes to the food, it was great!! The spring rolls came with a great sauce. One of the main dishes we ordered was the OG Basil Stir Fry. It was fantastic. It reminded me of dishes we had in Thailand. The Drunken Noodles were OK. The flavor was not as amped up as the other 2 dishes. We plan on coming back shortly to try more of the food. read more

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Bland food, very under seasoned and did not taste authentic at all. My friend and I ordered Pad Thai and drunken noodles and both dishes lacked flavor. One of the worst Thai spots I've ever tried. I would recommend Tipton Thai instead for authentic Thai food in Ypsi. read more

Great thai food. We went pretty basic with curry and pad thai because that's what we were craving. Medium spicy was pretty warm, but not enough to make sweat. The chicken satay was a delicious app! Not pictured: Thai iced tea (because it was so delicious we drank it before we could take a photo!) It's an order-and-take-a-number situation. Service was friendly, and if I needed anything I could have waved down a server. Great basic thai food, just missing tom yum! read more

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I loved my experience at this restaurant. I feel like the counter ordering and then sitting down was interesting, but efficient. You basically order your food, tip, and then are seated by the hostess. Then, a server or food runner will bring you your food and drinks and help with additional condiments or low on water. The only problem I see is if you already paid, you could run the risk of not tipping on great service! My food came out quickly. I probably waited less than 10 minutes for it and it was so delicious! I love anything crab rangoon so of course I had to get that as an appetizer. Every restaurant's version of crab rangoon is slightly different and Basil Babe's passes the test of quality crab rangoon from me. I cannot remember the name of the food that I got but it was a sweet and savory dish with pork belly over rice. Super good! By the time I got through half of my food, I was stuffed. I wanted more but I would have to get carried out if I ate another bite. It can be a little bit on the expensive side, for a Thai iced tea, crab rangoon, and the stir fry dish, I spend around $36, but the quality of the food is worth the price. I had been waiting a while to try this restaurant since they opened and I'm so glad I got around to doing it. I absolutely can't wait to go back. read more

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I got the Yellow Curry (+mixed vegetables) (+ chicken). 10/10 AMAZING. It came steaming hot, and the rice was perfectly cooked and plated. GO give this place a try, it was so flavorful and tasty. Basil Babe may be my new favorite spot! read more

Basil Babe - Yellow Curry. (mixed veg + chicken) comes with White Rice! - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

I ordered the papaya salad, and drunken noodles with chicken both of them Thai hot, and the setting was delightful and clean while the server checked on me twice to see if I liked the food. read more

Basil Babe - Papaya salad - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Delicious mom and daughter pop-up turned restaurant! Many vegan options, you can even modify most* dishes to be made vegan friendly. Counter service, so you order up front. Rotating menu, you'll always have something new to try read more

Service was super quick and the food was great. The vibes inside are cozy and welcoming. The appetisers are better than the mains so don't skip those! read more

Basil Babe - Crab Rangoons and Tofu Wontons - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Very quick counter service and a nice ambiance to the restaurant. This restaurant has a very limited menu, but it appears to alternate on a weekly basis so I would recommend stopping by a second time if you didn't see anything you liked the first time around. Food was as expected for a lowkey Thai restaurant in a college town. I'd come back here. read more

Basil Babe - Pork Belly Basil Stir Fry - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Very good food, although "self service" & tip is recommended. Too busy on weekends. BYOB?

So happy this place was recommended to me!! Red curry has became a favorite comfort food and Basil Babe did not disappoint! Ordered take out, and it was only a short wait for a large portion of piping hot deliciousness. Great flavor and perfect veggies. Definitely will be back to dine in and try more of the menu. read more

Basil Babe - Red curry + mixed veggies + shrimp - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

On my first visit to Basil Babe, I tried the Satay Gai appetizer and OG Basil Stir-Fry (menu rotates weekly, so these may not always be available). I enjoyed the Satay Gai -- the skewers of chicken were well cooked and tasty on their own, but of course it's the peanut sauce that makes this dish. If I had a complaint, it's that the amount of sauce for the three large skewers of chicken wasn't quite enough to fully immerse every bite in that lovely stuff. But it all tasted good. For my entree I ordered the OG Basil Stir-Fry, a.k.a. Pad Kaprow, without specifying a spice level -- I wanted to experience its default preparation. The menu indicates that it's spicy, and it is -- I'd say a solid medium-plus, which was delightful for me (I used to be able to handle extra-extra-hot, but no longer -- this dish was just my speed, especially with the accompaniment of a Thai iced tea to douse the fire). This dish is a little meat-heavy for me, but that's not Basil Babe's fault -- I've had it elsewhere and that's just how it is. I do tend to prefer a more balanced mix of meat and veggies, but it's a very tasty option, and they execute it well here. Even if you're dining in, you order and pay at the counter first. I'm seeing this model more and more, and I guess it's fine. I'm getting accustomed to adding a tip before I even sit down, but I do still find it weird -- I wish I knew who was getting my tip, since there aren't any traditional waitstaff. Am I just tipping the owner? I do have one minor complaint about my experience, which is that my appetizer (Satay Gai) arrived after my entree. Perhaps this is a downside of their model -- a server dedicated to my table could ensure that everything arrives in proper sequence. For that reason (plus the slight shortage of peanut sauce), I'd have given four and a half stars if that were an option, but only four would have been insufficient. I'll definitely be back! read more

Basil Babe - OG Basil Stir-Fry (Pad Kaprow) - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Service was friendly and attentive. Appetizers were quick to come shortly after we sat down. The satay gai was juicy and I especially loved the peanut sauce. The red curry with chicken had mild spice (would have preferred spicier but wasn't asked about spice level) and was deliciously comforting. I think an addition of lime and salt would have been great (maybe just my preference), but overall a fantastic lunch. Thai iced coffee was smooth, sweet and a great substitute for a dessert. read more

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The food is generally good. The food is fresh and well prepared. I would like to see more attention paid to the curries. Curries are not bursting with flavor, as curry should be. They almost seem watered down. The concept of the restaurant is good, ordering, seating and the service is very fast. Just a little more attention to the cooking of the curries. read more

Love and happiness are on the ever changing menu casual dining with kind staff and quick ordering line before being seated. Enjoy! read more

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We had the BEST food ever! So much flavor! Such a fun date atmosphere and good meal presentation. Staff is incredibly friendly!! Can't wait to be back! read more

Basil Babe - A whole bowl of delicious! - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Flavor Flavor and more Flavor, Basil Babe is a absolute gem, great flavor and textures with good portions. The dumplings are the best I've ever had without question, spicy sweet and crispy. read more

Basil Babe - Spicy pork dumplings - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

They make the best dumplings on this planet. I know this sounds weird, but I've studied dumplings and these will be the best you've had in your lifetime. The crabby rangoons were top tier. The pad Thai is amazing and tastes so fresh while maintaining the flavors we love. The service was so friendly and kind. They all seem so youthful and happy to be a part of the culture there. I left feeling like if I saw them around town, I'd say hi! The story of this spot is really wholesome. I ride heavy with the vibes, so it was a success from the jump. The inside is covered in art (which I assume is local because of course ) and has a beautiful bar right at the front. Go here if you want to ever like...eat and love Ypsilanti. read more

Basil Babe - Rangoons pad Thai dumplings - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

Believe the hype! My daughter and I were there for dinner on Friday. Everyone there was super friendly. Service was fast. The food was definitely delicious. I asked for my pad Thai to be spicy -- they made it spicy! It was fantastic. Recommend the Thai iced tea as well. Delicious! We also had the chicken/lemongrass/corn dumplings. They were very good!! The portion sizes are generous. We both came in hungry, ate until we were full, and left with boxes for another meal. We will definitely be back! read more

Basil Babe - Thai iced tea and the chicken, lemongrass, & corn dumplings. So good! - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

We ate there for the first time. WOW....... Drunken noodles and minced pork stir fry was loaded with flavor. Both dishes had the perfect amount of spice. The service was perfect. I loved the fact that we could order at the check in counter and they would bring us our food. The timing was outstanding. The inside was clean, neat, and orderly. The restrooms were clean. I will be a returning customer! read more

I was there for lunch! The service is great and the food is ... Wow! Very delicious Thai food. The Thai tea was refreshingly tasty also. Try the pork belly! read more

this place is super cute and we've enjoyed everything we've eaten here. The coconut pandan pudding cups are a tasty gluten free dessert that I always appreciate. It can get pretty busy but they're pretty good about getting people seated quickly. read more

The service was quick and efficient. The food was good. The music was too loud. You have to order at hostess desk which makes studying the menu hard. read more

I've lived in Washtenaw County for 25 years and, for me, this is hands-down my favorite place to eat. I ordered the red curry with tofu: a gorgeous bowl of crisp veggies and delicious, savory broth. The coconut pandan pudding was a perfect ending to the meal: not too sweet and served warm. Whatever they're doing here, they're doing it right. read more

We ordered the pad thai, masam curry, crab ragoons and their new sweet and spicy chicken wings. Both of our entrees were medium spice and it was perfect. The crab ragoons have so much filling and they're always so good. Their new sweet and spicy chicken wings were one of the best wings I've ever had. They were super flavorful and tender and we enjoyed them so much. Service was super fast and friendly and the inside is very nice and welcoming. Basil Babe never disappoints! read more

Basil Babe - sweet and spicy garlic thai chicken wings - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

The food was great! Definitely decently priced for Thai food. It's a dine in service which is nice and the service is really fast. Ambience is nice, pretty relaxed restaurant. read more

Basil Babe - Papaya Salad - Thai Near Me - Ypsilanti, Michigan

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Basil Babe is one of those places I hope does insanely well and at the same time I always want to be able to get a table at. I have yet to have anything there that disappoints - but absolute favorite so far is the chili jam stir fry (with pork belly, natch), just RIDICULOUSLY good, sweet/salty/umami flavor explosion, choirs of angels singing, amen. Really well labeled menu for various dietary needs and very veggie friendly for my non-meat eater pals. Go give them tons of business (but save me a seat, would you?). read more

Great food, great service! the green curry is fantastic... So glad they came to Ypsi. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I liked my food. It was good. Based on all the buzz I expected more. I had the Massaman Chicken curry. It was good but ate more like a soup. The OG pork was spicy - made your nose run kind of spicy, which we liked. The dumplings were our favorite. I didn't care for the Thai Chia Ice tea. I got caramel flavors and well, not what I imagined. So dark interior - food okay. Staff - they bring you water and your food. You order your food before you sit down. Table was sticky. read more

Yummy thia food right in ypsi! Perfect for a meal out with or takeout! Spicy goodness awaits your taste buds!

We just ate here for the first time and it was really good! The staff was all very friendly and helpful, and extra sweet with our 13 month old baby. The food was very good. The menu changes weekly but tonight we had the OG basil stir fry, green curry with tofu, lemongrass chicken dumplings, and coconut pandan pudding. The portion sizes were great and everything was fresh and flavorful. Our daughter especially enjoyed eating all of the tofu, some peas, and bell peppers out of the curry. The stir fry was definitely spicy but in the best way, as was the sauce on the dumplings. And the pudding was such a wonderful way to end the meal, and baby enjoyed that as well. We'll for sure be back! read more

We got the chicken satay, vegetarian potstickers, chicken pad Thai , Thai iced tea and coconut pandan dessert. The dessert was delicious and the Thai tea was authentic! However, the food left much to be desired. If you're craving pad Thai, I would recommend Tup Tim over basil babe. I would pass wholly on the potstickers. Chicken satay was okay but not very flavorful. read more

The red curry dumplings and papaya salad were flavorful but the chicken satay as with all their meats in our dishes were dry and difficult to chew. The drunken noodles with pork was a disappointment with tough, leathery pork belly and tasted different from the same dish with tofu! Different chefs! I hope the owners take their time to train their chefs and maintain consistency. I like to support them as they have worked hard to promote their brand. read more