Was in Montclair and stumbled upon this Thai restaurant. Basil Indian and Thai Grill is a quaint restaurant located in Watchung ave but the flavors are loud! When we walked in, the food that was cooking smelled delicious and filled the area. We were sat straight away and our food came out very quickly as well. I loved my lychee drink and ordered my pad Thai mild, to be cautious, but I definitely could have handled the medium. My husband and I will definitely be back as we were so happy with our delicious meals! Thank you so much for a fabulous lunch! read more

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We ordered catering less than 24 hrs from when we needed it and the food was incredible. My Indian family (who are tough critics, IYKYK) were so complimentary- the samosa chaat was the hit of the party. Thank you again for the tight turnaround and great experience! read more

After a long hike my husband and I found this place on yelp and we were so glad we did. The food was amazing! They were closing soon but the service was patient and friendly- we didn't feel rushed at all. Highly recommend if you love Thai and Indian flavors. read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - The hungry hikers - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

One of the best restaurants in town, great food and great service. Enjoy the South Indian dishes especially vegan dosa. read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Chicken Trio Kabab - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

We were very disappointed. Our server was very sweet. The quality of food was very poor. Our dosas were very thick like rotis or parathas!! The chicken tikka were HUGE to be cut in our dinner plate - and gravy was too sweet. We ordered mild fried rice and it came fiery spicy. Just overall we left unsatisfied. read more

The service is good overall here. The food is decent. We liked soy chicken 65 - it has a nice spicy kick. We felt the overall prices are more here - pretty much NYC prices. read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This is a great spot if you're craving Indian food for lunch. The lunch specials are reasonably priced and there's quite a variety to choose from. If you happen to go during the week, you have your choice of seating and you don't really have to worry about crowds. The staff is very attentive and their service it's pretty wonderful even when the place is crowded. As for the ambience, the place is pretty modernly decorated and very clean. So if you happen to be in Montclair definitely popping into this establishment for a quick bite. I'm quite sure you'll enjoy it. read more

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First time trying Basil Indian & Thai Grill! I ordered the non-veg dinner special for takeout for $35. I absolutely loved everything that it came with!! I've been trying to find a tikka masala that is not too oily, but also a bit thick and this is the one!! The dessert I chose was gulab jamun... never had it before.. it was the perfect sweet treat after a meal. I will definitely be back to try more!! read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Non-Veg Dinner Special Chicken Tikka Masala with rice Garlic Naan Complimentary samosa And two other dishes that came with the special... - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Came to Basil on a Friday night. The servers will really nice and welcoming. The restaurant is small and intimate so I wouldn't sit down with a large party. I loved the paintings all around the restaurant. For my appetizer I got tandoori wings which were very flavorful. As my entree I got butter chicken which comes with jasmine rice and garlic naan to accompany it. My friend got the chicken masala. For some reason they looked exactly the same but had a slight difference in taste. Overall the food was pretty good but i feel like ive had tastier butter chicken elsewhere. I did feel it was a little more pricier as well. We did get complimentary rice pudding which was nice. If you're in the area and are in the mood for it, I'd say give it a try for sure. read more

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Had a great meal with very good service. We had a group of 12 and everyone enjoyed the food and selection for both veg and non veg. Large dining area with a nice ambiance and decor. A must try if you are in the area. read more

Had dinner at Basil Indian & Thai Grill last night and honestly loved it. The food tasted fresh and full of flavor, and it's nice having both Indian and Thai options in one spot. The butter chicken was creamy and delicious, and the Pad Thai was perfectly cooked with just the right spice. read more

We walked into an empty restaurant at 2 pm and ordered the tandoori chicken and the salmon dish. They were apologetic to be out of the salmon, so pivoted ti the lamb stew. The chicken was delicious and so was the lamb...however, later that afternoon I felt sick and was back and forth to the bathroom. Two days later, I was stupid enough to eat the leftover lamb, thinking it was quantity that got me two dats before, but no...I had the runs for the next two days. Clearly, salmonella poisoning in that lamb dish that they kept way too long, and probably just added extra spices ti disguise that fact. When they have SO many dishes on their menu, there is no way to keep it all fresh if there's little to no traffic in the restaurant. read more

The server was pleasant and attentive. The place is tiny but looks organized. I personally thought the food came out longer than usual and the taste of the Thai drunken Noodles did not wow me. Wouldn't return. read more

This is a good concept, of mixing Thai and Indian. But then neither dishes tasted that authentic. The samosa chaat was good. Otherwise you have to go all the way to Edison or Parsippany or Manhattan for chaat. The goat curry & Pad Thai were ok. The goat curry didn't seem as flavorful as other Indian restaurants in the area like Jalwa. Pad Thai was on the sweet side, and there are other great Thai places in the area. The chef/owner came out, and he was nice. The service was fine. At first the restaurant was almost empty and it took a while to take our order, but the staff was nice I wouldn't go out of my way for this. Maybe they can improve or reduce the menu to their top dishes. read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Pad Thai, Goat curry, Samosa chaat - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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We found this place because it was right in between where we both were and seemed like a good meeting place. Yelp reviews came through for me again This place is excellent and a hidden gem. I had the chicken vindaloo, chicken satay and Roti (with no butter). The vindaloo came out spicy as requested and was a generous helping. It came with well-made rice. The roti was perfect, warm and not greasy at all. The tear and texture were spot on, as was the flavor. We were very happy with our meals and also had great service. They were accommodating and took us for a very late lunch on a weekend and stayed open for us with a smile. Remember to tip well. We will be back. read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Chicken vindaloo and roti. - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great local gem for spicy food! I ordered takeout on a Wednesday night and the 4 dishes came out pretty quickly. The woman who took my order was very friendly and even offered us water while we waited for our food to finish. There are dine in tables but they can fill up quickly at peak dining hours. The restaurant has a homey vibe. This time we only picked up Indian dishes: * Chicken Trio Kabab - 9/10 - I was worried it would be dry but all three types were pretty juicy, and you can taste the flavor of the herbs in the marinade. * Kashmiri Lamb Briyani - 8/10 - The rice is slightly dry, but good flavor on the meat and it's tender. * Goat Vindaloo - 8.5/10 - There were some small sharp bones, so you have to be careful eating it. The meat was basically falling off the bones because it was so tender and the stew was spicy and flavorful. * Chili Garlic Naan - 9/10 - Crispy and covered in garlic, so it's very flavorful Overall, I would come again to try their Thai dishes. Keep in mind that it's not an Indian and Thai fusion restaurant. They just serve both types of cuisines in separate dishes. The dishes also came with a flavorful green herb sauce and a tangy yogurt sauce. read more

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Now our go to for Indian and Thai food. Excellent Dal Makhni. I can't stop myself from always ordering the Delhi Wala Chicken Changezi. The place is cozy, without blaring music, feels family run with earnestly, efficient service. I must try other things but the Changezi is too good. And we always bring half the food home. read more

The food here is awful and so is the service. I love Indian food and Thai food and this restaurant was a huge disappointment. We ordered both Thai and Indian entrees and were disappointed by both. The pad Thai noodles were overcooked and too soft, the lamb was tough, the lollipop chicken was mostly batter, and the cauliflower was so hard to bite through. My family came from queens to try this restaurant with me and it was a waste of our time and money. We didn't order anything more as we were highly disappointed. read more

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Great indian food, the owner is the nicest guy, and the food/tea/dessert was all great. I definitely recommend it and hope to come back soon. I had never tried chicken karahi before and it was my favorite thing I had. All the prices online are accurate and affordable. read more

I am always feel apprehensive when ordering from Multi Cuisine restaurants since there is a good chance that will mess up at least one order. Indian and Thai was a new combo for me, and the price was higher than what I am used to, especially Indian options, but still decided to give it a try. Thankfully, the food was pretty good, and the portion size kind of justified the price. I had ordered Biryani, Dhaba Chicken Curry, and Drunken Noodles. They all tasted good but I personally felt the Thai option tasted better than Indian. They tasted fine but something was missing. Seasoning was a tad bit bland, and Curry Sauce was not as thick as I would have liked it to be. I added some salt to bring out the flavors more but no such issues with the Noodles. Would definitely order again. read more

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I had such a wonderful experience here! The food is simply too good. The fusion of Indian and Thai cuisine is done so beautifully -- the spices, aromas, and flavors blend perfectly without overpowering each other. Every dish felt unique and thoughtfully prepared. If you love bold flavors and creative combinations, this place is a must-visit! read more

My mother and I came in for lunch on a weekday. The server was very friendly. We ordered from the weekday lunch menu which was limited. About 5 Indian option and 5 Thai options. I ordered the drunken noodle and my mother ordered the red curry shrimp. The lunch special came with a lot of food. The drunken noodle was delicious and I really enjoyed the spring rolls it came with. My mother's curry lacked flavor and was bland. Food also took about 25 minutes to come out which I found strange because we were the only patrons eating it but maybe they were busy with delivery orders? read more

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This place is DELISH has amazing vegan options, and the palak paneer and garlic naan are some of the best ive had. I love how spinach-y and not heavy the palak paneer is. 10/10 100% Would recommend read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Palak Paneer, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Who would have thought that a Thai / Indian Fusion would work?!? Well it doesn't. Granted we were probably in the first week it opened and there were number of kinks to work out - but just looking at the kitchen I knew that maybe I should not have ordered a green coconut curry. Maybe stick with the Saag Paneer or a chicken dish. The green coconut chicken curry was thin and tasteless. Perhaps the rice saved it a bit? My daughters were fine with their Indian pieces - but certainly there is better Indian in Montclair - perhaps Jalwa if you don't mind the parking. read more

As far as their Thai cuisine goes, this isn't authentic. First time, pad thai was saucy; not what this dish is meant to be. Second time, chicken dumplings and green papaya salad. The dumplings had a strong flavor of Indian spices, not at all Thai flavoring. The papaya salad was drowning in some strange sauce that is not correct and tasted like it was from a bottle. Honestly, I think they should refrain from serving what they call Thai cuisine. read more

Great service and great food. Highly recommend for any occasion. We have been going here for years and never had an issue. Such a homey feeling at any time of the day. read more

I'll start with the positive- the food was pretty good... and really appreciated the whole section of vegan options!! BUT service was really slow, we waited a long time for them to come back with sides and one thing i really didnt like was that 2 peoples dishes would come out and 1 persons was missing for 15-20 mins. We are a family that eats together so by the time my food came out theirs was cold... I got the Vegan tofu tikka and it was missing flavor so i added some salt and it tasted ok- tofu was chewy. Sweet corn soup felt fresh and delicious. Also we ordered things and they didnt write them down/ hear them hence forgot to bring it out, cant really have a curry without bread... Maybe they were understaffed or something, but probably would not return. But i really wanted to like it! read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - vegan Vegan Protein and Tofu Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place was amazing!! I was in Montclair from NYC and went here after my event, and had AMAZING food!! I loved this take on Paneer, it was so delicious and smoky with the grilled onions and peppers. I wish there was more sauce maybe with the Paneer or it was a different one, maybe I thought I was ordering something else. Ok but the naan WAS LIFE CHANGING. it actually was SO BOMB i highly recommend. the service was literally A++++++ and it was so clean and comfy inside!!! read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Paneer Tikka, Garlic Naan - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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This small restaurant is serving dishes that make you forget your in Jersey. My Tuesday takeout salad and noodles. I was happy to see there was a salad that had grilled corn. Grilled corn adds so much flavor to a salad but it had competition in this one. I added chicken breast and the dressing on the side. The chicken was moist and flavorful. My taste buds were happy without using the dressing. Thai drunken noodles with shrimp, were cooked in the perfect amount of oil. You can taste the spices in every bite and the vegetables are crunchy. Note: I ordered spicy, the heat did overpower the flavor. Perfect!! read more

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I have been dying to try this place for a while now. I ordered to-go pick up and got the samosas and honey garlic cauliflower. Service was good at pick up, the woman who helped me was kind and efficient. The food itself was a bit disappointing. The samosas lacked seasoning but tasted good with the sauces on the side but not by itself. The honey chili cauliflower lacked flavor and the pieces of cauliflower were huge. I would go back to try some other items on the menu but the food left me disappointed. read more

Absolutely awful. We had been here several times before and had no issues with the Indian food, but not tonight. We started with the Chana chat, which was fine, but as for the two main dishes...the chicken tikka masala was made with tough, stringy dark meat chicken and it had no tandoori spice on the pieces. Chicken tikka masala is supposed to be made with breast meat. The sauce did nothing to redeem it. The other main dish was matter paneer...green peas with cheese. First they brought us a tasteless dish made with cauliflower, potatoes and peas. We returned it (and I know we didn't order that; the server read the order back to us and had it correct). We were then given green peas and cheese in an absolutely tasteless sauce...not any sauce we've ever been served with that dish before, and we've been ordering it in Indian restaurants for years. Feels like we flushed $80 down the toilet. Never again! read more

we ordered takeout from basil a few nights ago since we are looking for a new go to place. we decided to get our staples: lamb vindaloo, chicken tikka masala, and naan. the service was great and the food was ready on time for pick. all the food was hot and fresh but overall we weren't impressed. the chicken was a little rubbery, the naan was super doughy, the vindaloo had too many onions and a tangy sweetness. all in all this place is okay, the prices are reasonable so if you just want classic indian food i would recommend basil. but we are going to keep looking for better places in the area... read more

Wow! I've had Indian food before and tbh it was a horrible first time experience but this place redeemed itself the food was incredibly well flavored and the service is outstanding. Best part is that they ACTUALLY listen to the order. I say that bc I asked for very mild spice in my food (I don't like really spicy foods) and sure enough it was PERFECTLY MILD. The garlic Naan bread was excellent. The tamarind chutney is quite possibly the best thing I've ever had. And for the piece de resistance...my main course of coconut protein chicken curry was unbelievably good. While it is a "hole in the wall" kind of place, the vibe here is really cool. Easy going place with with welcoming people. The girl at the front, Sujhana (i hope I spelled right; my apologies if not) was so nice and welcoming. Overall, an incredible experience and I'll definitely be coming back and most likely with my son; he loves to try new foods. read more

The Kashmiri Lamb Biryani was very favorable. If you like spicy food, the hot should be good. I ordered a mild spicy level & it wasn't too hot, and next time, I will be going up a level. I liked how I didn't have to worry about biting down on the spices used to make the dish. The only thing I was disappointed about was that it didn't come with any raita sauce. The Dhaba Chicken Curry is a classic, and you can never go wrong with curry. read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Kashmiri Lamb Biryani & Dhaba Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Phenomenal service and food!! my go to Indian spot moving forward. Hidden gem. 10/10 read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Upper Left vegan Chicken Vindaloo, Vegan Drumstick Tikka Masala, Pad Thai, Garlic Naan, and right Chicken Tikka Masala - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I've passed this restaurant one too many times thinking I must try it. Finally tried it on a weeknight. And to my surprise, it's one of the best Indian / Indo Chinese / Thai restaurants I've been to. Each dish is prepared from scratch. Comes out hot and delicious. The owners are two chefs, experts in their respective cuisine. Definitely going back. Service is great and while it's not a big place, you may have to wait for a table during the weekends. So try it during the week if you can. read more

amazing restaurant, very underrated. we got take out, and got the pad thai, fried rice, and spring rolls. the blend of the two cuisines truly showed in the pad thai, which is the best i've ever had (and I consider myself a connoisseur). the spice level was perfect! read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - pad thai, fried rice - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

You would think that the name implies that are fusing the two but the merely do both styles bad. I got the chicken masala. The naan was good but the food didnt taste fresh. The chicken was gummy. And the chutney and other side dishes were obviously microwaved. And this salad tasted room temperature. Just bad. Add to the fact the food made me incredibly gassy which is a sign they used alot of oil. Food was bad i didnt finish. read more

The food was delicious. We ordered Tandoori Chicken Wings as an appetizer and they were outstanding, but really, everything was. The service was very good and the place has a really nice vibe. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Just had another delicious meal at Basil. I had the channa saag (spinach and chickpeas) and not only is consistent every time but it's one of the best, if not the best in the NYC area. And as someone who's been eating Indian food for 30 years, and who lives in the city, I know my stuff. The cooking here is healthy without tons of oil, cream or sodium, which is really hard to find. The ratio of spinach to chickpeas was excellent and the chickpeas were just right in terms of tenderness. Even my wife, who typically does not like Indian food, ate a lot of my meal. I was surprised. I ordered medium spice and it had a little kick but nothing too crazy. We also enjoyed the samosa chaat appetizer and that was delicious as well. When we sat down we had some nice papadams and I requested some mint chutney which was also wonderful and we needed a couple of refills. My wife ordered the green Thai curry with chicken and it was also delicious. The curry sauce was a little thick and paired well with the rice. Lots of veggies in this and she even liked the chicken...and she's the chicken expert! The service was great and just all in all a delicious meal. This place works for us because I'm more of an Indian food guy and my wife is more into Thai. So as long as she has her Green Thai Curry she's happy. The place was busy with lots of take out orders. If you're in the mood for either cuisine, I'd give this place a try. It's a true family business. And trust me, you can even look at all my other reviews, get the Channa Saag medium spice. It's really exceptional here. You can thank me later! read more

Basil Indian & Thai Grill - Channa Saag (awesome) and Green Thai Curry with chicken - Indian Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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