I was driving down Grand and I saw this place and thought it sounded cool. I made a note of it and eventually made it back to eat here. Im glad I did, because this place is great! I ordered the chicken tikka masala and my wife got the garlic fried rice. Mine was good; it came in a nice, rich, creamy sauce. At first I was concerned it wasnt very much, but it was, and I left with leftovers. However, I was mesmerized by my wife's garlic fried rice. It smelled good and tasted great. I want to go back just to order that. It may have looked fairly plain, but it was so good! The wait staff was a pleasure to deal with. The restaurant looked pretty good. It's interesting - the restaurant serves a mix of Indian and Thai food, and I think they did a good job with that. I feel like they had some more unusual dishes, especially on the Indian side. I liked the choice of being able to get either Thai or Indian food here. Anyway, I look forward to my next trip here. read more

Basil India - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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

Basil India has quickly become one of my favorite consistently delicious, low-key restaurants to bring friends to. I have tried several dishes and am repeatedly surprised with the flavor and quality of each dish. The portions are larger than they look, and even without appetizers we couldn't finish! Spice levels are hot enough to enjoy but not overwhelming. The service is responsive to the needs of the customers and the restaurant had an enjoyable vibe with good music, plants, and beautiful art work. Lastly, the meals are clean, high quality, and don't make you tired after. Enjoy Basil India before the crowds find out! P.S. The Red curry is my favorite but you cannot go wrong with anything. read more

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Just moved in the neighborhood and fell in love with the food. Please check this place out if you like Indian food or want to try it. They will explain what you are eating read more

Food was delicious and lots of it. Spice was on point. The naan was different but tasty. Service was quick and the ambience was quaint. Very family friendly. read more

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Love this place! Delicious food, great service from Akshitha and a wonderful spot to check out on S. Grand!

The food was amazing!!!!! Whenever I'm in the STL area I will be eating there! I got the butter chicken and it was so good.

The food was excellent: great flavors and textures. It took awhile for us to get waited on, but the food came out pretty quickly afterward. We had plenty to take home for another meal. read more

What a gem in the cutest downtown area of St. Louis. The restaurant was clean and open. Tables are nicely spaced apart. The food was fantastic. The lunch portions are very generous. I am so glad we stopped here. read more

Basil India - Bombay Chicken Curry - very spicy but so flavorful - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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The food was incredible and the hospitality was absolutely amazing. We came in right before closing and they were so accommodating and let us stay and order and were so kind to us. Would recommend this place 100%. read more

Parking was very cheap so that's awesome. As soon as we opened the door, the smell of the food was so welcoming. The restaurant is small and inviting. The staff was very nice! Very kind! It was my birthday, so they gave me a free mango smoothie! The food was SPECTACULAR!! We got butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, Bombay chicken curry, and flakey naan. Literally everything was good. They asked how spicy we wanted on a scale of mild to medium to hot and we picked medium. We should've picked hot because medium really isn't spicy in the slightest. Still delicious though! We will definitely be coming back! read more

Basil India - Garlic butter Flakey Naan, Dilliwala Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, Bombay Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Definately worth the visit. The only reason for 4 star is due to quantity of food, size & parking. We order Chili Paneer and there was NO more than 8 pieces of Paneer. Paneer was of small size, so expecting atleast 15 pieces. Noodles was good and Black pepper fried rice was also good. Service was upto mark and didn't have to wait too long for food. Parking would be hard to find, especially during busy day/time. Restaurant itself is small and its NO more than 9-10 tables. So when its full capacity, not enough space to move out of the chair. read more

Solid Indian and Indochinese food and great for groups. Came here in a group of 5 and had a great time! The menu is an interesting blend of Thai, Indian, and Indochinese so there is something for everyone. The mango lassis and flakey paratha were delicious. Although I heard a lot of excitement about the Hakka noodles, I personally thought the noodles were overcooked and too soft (however I'm not sure what Hakka noodles are supposed to taste like so I could be wrong). Ill definitely be back and am looking forward to trying one of their curries! read more

Basil India - Hakka Noodles - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

This is the absolute nastiest restaurant I have ever seen. If you look around the baseboards, that black build up is actually rat piss and poop running down those baseboards. I actually saw roaches crawling and bugs flying around opened containers. I had a mouse run across my foot while visiting the establishment. The dry storage room is full of mouse piss and poop. However that's where they store your "to go home "food container are." The window your food goes into , is full of mouse poop.Andre owners tell you to "cover it up with new foil, it's ok. "Ik the best food comes from the nastiest of places. Bc they aren't worried about anything but that $$$$$$$ let me tell you how the owners as well watched ppl clean their restaurant and talked shit about our work. But didn't lift a finger but won't put out money to take care of the infestations or the cook who takes pride in working at this restaurant and in his community. Which is the only reason why I allowed him to cook me some food.. It was just a taste test and I know the owners were not happy. I could tell by the look on their face when they walked in at 10 am but we've all been here since 6am . Sadly this establishment owner are extremely LAZIY,NASTIY ,DISGUSTING PEOPLE who should not be allowed to run any food business.i saw the owners who didn't care to meet the standards of the health department in St. Louis, who kept pushing it off and pushing it off and pushing off until they were literally at their last leg of being shut down and I'm honestly surprised they're still open. The owners are lazy snd in my opinion too incompetent to run a a healthy environment for a restaurant read more

Four of us were there for dinner, they all had the vegan curry's which they all liked. I had the paneer which was good and the garlic naan which was terrible. The ambiance is comfortable but they never cleared the dishes at any time and we had to ask for water a few times. The overall experience was just a shade above OK and as with all restaurants these days, the prices are increasing and the portions are getting smaller. read more

They have this butter chicken (served w white chicken breast, tho I've noticed in more frequent visits I've been getting a few less desirable dark meat pieces) dish served with basmati rice that I get all the time. The mint naan bread pairs perfectly with it. I haven't been able to try anything else because I'm so stuck on the butter chicken! Do try. read more

Delicious hakka noodles and paneer alike Love the intricate flavors in the tangra chicken We have an Indochinese place here in Oklahoma City (my home), but it (Saffron) just isn't quite as good as Basil India, IMHO. read more

Open Christmas Eve!! Great service and amazing food--the vegetable samosas and vegan tikka masala were wonderful!! Thank you so much!

Exceptional food with delicate flavors. The Hakka Noodles, garlic rice, Naan bread, and other items were so delicious. We've been traveling for a while and this was the best meal we've had in weeks. Thank you Basil India for a wonderful dinner. read more

Food and service were really good. We got the potato sliders, lamb biryani and vegan tikka masala. I got a Thai iced tea but it was too sweet for me. Others may like it that sweet though. We got the lotus seeds with the vegan tikka masala and it was the first time we've ever had those. Very yummy. They had a nice crunch to them, almost like a corn or wheat puff. Very delicious. Lamb biryani was def a fusion. I've never had it like that before but loved it. We will definitely be back to try some other dishes. read more

I got the Pad Tia, it was delish with the glass noodles, I had to ask for little heat, sorry I forgot to get a picture. The staff are very nice and polite and the restaurant is quaint and clean. We asked for naan bread and it was light and flaky, delicious. Also we had a samosas as an appetizer, very good, I could at just that as a meal. read more

Basil India - Inside restaurant - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great food, and great service. Highly recommend to people who want to try something different. It's all fusion food. Butter ChickenButter PaneerCorn CakesChili PaneerHakka NoodlesTangra Style Chili Paneer read more

My husband and I were driving down Grand and happened across this little gem. Upon entering, we were greeted with a smile and seated immediately. The interior is inviting, but nothing over the top. Very clean. We ordered vegetable samosas, chicken vindaloo, chicken korma, and naan. All were fantastic! I mentioned to our server that I hadn't had a korma as nice as this since we were last in Great Britain. The depth of the flavors was spot on. Our server was efficient, and very friendly. We will return to try other dishes! read more

If you're vegan, I highly recommend the Vegan Tikki Masala. I think it's the best I've had, seriously! 5/5 ! read more

First time here and the service, food and vibe were GREAT! I'm still new to Indian cuisine and this was probably some of the best I've ever had. 10/10 read more

A colleague told me this was the best Indian restaurant in town. But it's not really an Indian restaurant. It's fusion. Reminds me a lot of the Indo-Chinese food I used to get in Calcutta, and that is a very good thing. I order takeout from here A LOT. The food is consistently great. Best butter chicken I've ever had, and as someone with Indian relatives who cook amazing foods, that's saying something. Hakka noodles, Tangra fried rice, and samosas are my other go-to dishes. Wish they had more variety of meat dishes other than chicken! I continue to explore the menu. Yellow curry was the most recent try, quite good! The chili chicken and the Bombay chicken curry were also quite good, but there is only so much chicken you can order at one time! I have been underwhelmed by the Tom yum soup (TINY shrimp), the green curry (almost neon in color), and the Nasi Goreng (might just be an acquired taste, but I am glad I tried it). Didn't know what to expect from edamame asparagus soup, and it was just OK. Not worth getting again. Keep up the good work! Would love to see some menu rotation/seasonal specials! read more

Food is always great, we Ordered my favorite chili chicken, via DoorDash but today came with a dead fly in the gravy! Really sad.. had to throw it out. read more

Best Indian food ever!!! Samosa, butter chicken, tikki masala and bread were excellent. Service was a bit slow but the food was definitely worth the wait. Will be back read more

Prompt and courteous service. More or less attentive as you wish. (I prefer to pay up front so I can leave at will and not have to wait to pay the bill if it gets crowded). This is my second time here. I tried to order another dish I'm sure I would love, especially from their Winter Festival Menu that includes: Jhinga Dum Masala, Lahori Murgh, Lotus Seed Thai Green Curry and other alluring dishes. They also offer a mix of Thai and Indian standards such as Pad Thai or Red Curry. I will return again sometime but this time I just had to enjoy once more their delicious Butter Chicken and Flaky Paratha. The tender chicken is delicately cooked. The flavorful sauce is gently spiced but not at all intrusive. I love seeing tiny bits of fenugreek (methi) in the sauce where I don't see that in most recipes done at other restaurants. If one serving is enough for you and yours, then you economically could place one order of this meal. Not too loud music; tidy bathroom. In other words, the place is simple and clean with spacious room between tables except for the back to back bench tables. I come when they open for my OMAD (one meal a day) and never get hungry before the next day. I wish the paratha was lighter, flakier but who am I kidding: it's good enough restaurant quality - crispy outside, and moist inside when you pull the flakes apart. I also find myself longing for a well-made lassi, but they have sodas and tea. The other reason I return before they open is to make sure I get the handicap parking spot right in front of their door. (Oh no, I just gave away my secret). Reasonably priced and pleasant enough to visit again and again. read more

The atmosphere is simple and pleasant. A great place for an afternoon date! They have a lunch special on weekdays. I ordered the fried rice with egg. The masala chai tea was delicious with the right amount of chai spices and cream. Prices here are about the same as prices I've seen in this area. The staff here is extremely helpful in helping with menu decisions. This is also a good place to dine alone, which is a rarity in a lot of restaurants! read more

Basil India - Tangra Fried Rice - Indian Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I was with a group of five and we enjoyed our meal. I had the butter chicken and it was very tasty. The Samosa and corn toast appetizers were both delicious. Our server was very polite and the chef came out to introduce himself at the end of our meal. Recommend read more

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Okay-- so dirty. I went to the restroom after I had eaten, and it made me wish I hadn't eaten the food. Filthy.

Amazing food and kind staff. The food was fresh and filled with flavor. Would recommend this place up anyone.

Great food! We ordered takeout online and picked it up. We will be coming back for more! We tried their vegetable samosas, Thai steamed tiger shrimps, vindaloo chicken, dilliwala butter paneer, and mossman curry. It was all amazing. Would recommend. read more

I had the Lamb Tikka Masala. It was devine. The service was wonderful. I'm looking forward to going back and trying something new!

I ordered the Palaak Paneer and it was one of the best I've ever had. The naan was a little untraditional as it was exceptionally flaky but good nonetheless. Great portion size for the price. read more

If you love south grand food! This place is amazing. I cannot tell you how much I enjoy their coconut curry. Hidden gem!

The food was really good. Good location and beautiful sets up. The waitress was very nice.

We've ordered delivery twice from Basil India and everything has been delicious..tonight, yellow curry with vegetables and fried rice with shrimp. So much perfectly prepared food! Looking forward to trying more. read more

Had the chicken tikka masala, tasted super good, well made and a good serving size, only down side was the price. It was very pricey and if they want to charge that much for it, then they should make the servings bigger. read more