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    Basil India

    4.4 (125 reviews)
    ModerateIndian, Thai, Chinese
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Lamb Vindaloo
    Money F.

    Writing because this is my first carry out order from here. My food was ready in a timely manner. I commend Basil India for preparing the same portion for carry out as one would receive dining in. The flavor and aroma were pleasant as usual. I also appreciate that they wrap the vindaloo tightly in plastic wrap so it doesn't spill in transit.

    Courtney S.

    This restaurant is situated on Grand Avenue, so be mindful that parking may be very limited. Upon entering the restaurant, the savory smell of spice hits you in a great way. The ceilings are very tall, so conversations from others were not heard while dining. Our server was very nice and explained any menu items we needed further clarity on. They start you with what I called veggie straws with a chili oil dipping sauce as a complimentary starter. They serve alcohol--mostly basic cocktails at very reasonable prices. For our appetizer, we ordered Bhindi Fries, which were french fries with their signature sweet chili sauce, which I could describe as what Thai Chili Sauce tastes like. It was topped with chives and cilantro and very irresistible. For our dishes, I ordered chicken Tikka masala while my friend ordered butter chicken. They both had a drizzle of heavy cream for flair. We also ordered garlic butter parathas, which were so flaky, buttery, and heavenly I want to make some at home. It paired well dipping into our dishes or solo. The chicken in my dish was very well seasoned and the perfect amount of heat for me. Every bite I savored! I could not finish my entire meal, so I did save some for lunch the next day, and it was still amazing. We ended our night with mango lassi and definitely plan to dine here again!

    Dilliwala Butter Chicken
    Justin G.

    Some of the best Indian takeout I've had in STL. The chili paneer had the perfect flavor and texture combo. Butter chicken is a bit on the sweeter side but I absolutely loved it. I could literally drink the sauce. This place hit all the right notes, even if they aren't reinventing the wheel. Favorite dishes: Chili paneer, butter chicken

    Lindsey E.

    The staff was very kind and helpful ordering. The restaurant was cute and clean and smelt AMAZING just when you walk in the door. The food was by far the best part they have many vegan and vegetarian options and they taste just as good as the meat version. We will be going back!

    Rice burnt garlic
    Pooja V.

    We ordered the Hyderabad chicken and Lahore paneer. Amazing. The flaky paratha are underwhelming. Not that great. Wish they had more bread options. Rice was flavorful Noodles were bland Good amount of spice I would come here for the food. Don't expect anything else. The service was HORRIBLE The decor is so dingy

    Yellow Curry and Lamb Vindaloo with basmati rice and paratha bread
    Claralyn B.

    Absolutely delicious! We each had a cup of Tom Yum soup which was piping hot and spicy. This was followed by Lamb Vindaloo, Yellow Curry with chicken and paratha bread which is similar to naan. Both entrees were excellent! Just the right level of spices and heat. Server was attentive and friendly. Ambiance is pretty with interesting paintings on the walls. We will come here again for sure!

    Chicken Tikka Masala
    Marissa J.

    I would recommend this place 100 times over. The food is so delicious! I have been multiple times and I have liked everything I've tried. The food comes out hot and fresh. I really enjoyed the chai beverage. I like how they have two sides of the menu which provides you with more options. I definitely recommend the chicken tikka masala. The service is good and they usually have seating available. I enjoy the ambience as well and the decor in the restaurant. They definitely get busy on the weekends so make sure you get there early.

    Corn Cream Cake
    Suzane C.

    We returned to Basil India. The food is full of heat, even the selections marked 'mild.' We chose out items carefully keeping this in mind. The restaurant itself still looks hastily set up with a mush mash of tables and decorations. When we visited a year ago, they were new and perhaps did not have the opportunity to purchase better accoutrements. Our dinner for two was more expensive than we expected. It was $73 and with the added tip in the high eighties, putting our dinner at over $40 a person. Even though the food was interesting, I doubt if we will return again. The cost of the meal may have been acceptable if the experience was finished with better tables, chairs and quieter environment. The noise level was very high in this establishment. When we left, every table was full and there were people standing uncomfortably in the restaurant waiting for a table to sit at. We could not hear our waitress and had to ask her to repeat herself a number of times. She asked if we wanted bread with our meal and my husband agreed. She then offered some choices and the way she offered the bread, or naan, it sounded like it came along with the meal (like Italian bread at a pasta house.). But beware that this is a separate menu item and expense.

    Menu
    Cherie R.

    Basil India seems to have reduced their menu offerings to just mainly Indian items - they had many Asian items that had been marked off as they mentioned they're changing up their menu a bit. We were totally OK with this since the food we did order was delicious! Our waitress had recommended the Chicken Lababdar as it has a tomato base and a nice amount of spice. The gravy was delicious and fresh, there were big chunks of chicken that were perfectly cooked! We also got 2 paranthas to eat with the chicken - they were smaller than we had expected But there were 4 total pieces for each type which was more than enough! They were buttery, soft, flaky, and delicious. We enjoyed the Bollywood music that was playing in the background as well Can't wait to come back here again!

    Clockwise from 12, Parathas, Butter chicken, Masaman curry, Green curry, Garlic parathas.
    Anjou S.

    It was a random selection for a group dinner in St. Louis while visiting for work. We ordered Samosas and Paneer chili for appetizer. They were both hot and spicy. Samosas were served with sweet chili sauce instead of the traditional tamarind chutney. It was a delicious combination. For entrees we ordered Thai green curry with chicken, Masaman curry with shrimp and Butter chicken. They all tasted good but were too rich. Perhaps too much coconut milk. All dishes came with rice. We also ordered Parathas but they clearly were store bought Malaysian parathas. Not Indian parathas. They did not have a good selection of breads like Naans and Authentic Indian parathas. The server was very polite and helpful. Overall a decent place. I would give 3.5 stars if I could.

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    One of the best Indian places in the greater St. Louis area. Get the paneer, it's in amazing sweet sauce.

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    Fabulous food, good service, and healthy portions (enough to take home a second meal)!

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    Ask the Community - Basil India

    Dine in available?

    Yes

    Do you serve halal meat?

    Yes

    Are you doing indoor dining?

    Yes, we have indoor dining.

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