First, I have to start out with how delicious the food was, and authentic. Every bite was a delight, including the last one! But I would be remiss if I didn't talk about the incredible service. Our server was attentive and timely. The chef even came out to the table to answer a question I had, talk about service! Unfortunately, I was there for business, or they would be my weekly go to, but you'll see me next time I'm in town. Thank you much for the great meal and the great memory. read more

The food had decent flavorr and the portions were fair, but a few dishes felt a bit inconsistent compared to what I expected. Service was polite, although it took longer than expected for our order to arrive. The place itself was clean and had a nice atmosphere, so there's definitely potential. I'd probably give it another try in the future and hope for a better experience next timee read more

Absolutely my favorite Thai restaurant!!!!amazing food amazing drinks. When it first opened i used to take my son who was an about 5 months old, she would take him into the kitchen and walk around with him, she is an amazing lady. The restaurant is amazing all around. 10 out of 10! Best Thai food i have been to in a while. And it is very cute inside. read more

Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine - Basil pad Thai and drunken noodles and vegetables tempura - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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Food is delicious. We usually order takeout and it has been taking longer each time. Tonight's order took an hour. I observed a couple walking in sitting at the bar, they were given menus but weren't offered even water while they waited so they walked out. There were at least three other takeout orders that were waiting too. One employee working very hard to try to take care of everything in the front of the house is not enough. In the past when we waited the owner or someone would come out and apologize for the wait and at least offer us something to drink while we waited. We won't be going back anytime soon unfortunately since the food is good but service has been disappointing. read more

This was some of the best thai food I've ever had! I ordered the pad thai and it was saucey and flavorful. I also had a spring roll which has the best peanut sauce of any thai restaurant i've ever had, and fresh, crunchy veggies inside. We also had a soup, and other main dishes at my table which everyone enjoyed. I would highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Just off restaurant laden and bustling Shrewsbury street is this unassuming Thai food restaurant. Most of the Yelp reviews I read leaned toward the positive, so we decided to give it a try for lunch on this unseasonably cold Saturday afternoon. We were the second patrons of the day and seated immediately. The menus were already on the table and the options are fairly extensive. We ordered: - Scallion Pancakes $8.95 - Chicken Dumplings (fried) $8.95 - Honey Duck Meal $25.95 Our food arrived about 20 minutes after our order, we were surprised the appetizers took that long, as in many Asian restaurants, these arrive much faster. The Chicken Dumplings were the best dish, hot, nicely fried and tasty. The Scallion Pancakes were dry, bland and a little overcooked. The Honey Duck was disappointing, it was also dry, there was very little sauce to help it, and the carrots were cool. It wasn't a well executed dish. We would be unlikely to return here, as there are a plethora of other restaurants to choose from in this area. Overall this visit warranted 2.5 stars, rounded up to three stars for the polite and reasonably prompt service. read more

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Rude service on top of underwhelming food especially for what they are charging. Will not be back but if you're too lazy to cook this is an option I guess read more

We stopped in at Basil n Spice while a friend was visiting from out of town and the restaurant staff was exceptional. Service was great and great food. This is my go-to for Thai food. The staff were all very nice--and the chef which I think might have been the owner came out to say hello. I commend and thank the staff for putting up with our party--our kids in our party were pretty loud. but they truly enjoyed their meals and time there. Apologies to those who tried to enjoy their dinner that evening. Cheers read more

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We have been working our way down Shrewsbury street and stopped in here tonight. A non descriptive place hidden in the back of a small strip mall. We were seated right away as the place was empty. One worker, on floor and bar, but he seemed like he was able to handle a full house. Good selection of drafts and signature cocktails. We went with our go to's for Thai. Crab Rangoon's, Drunken Noodles and Pad Thai (both with chicken). The Rangoon's were typical. The two main dishes were surprisingly large. The Pad Thai had an amazing taste. We felt it could have had more chicken, but the bamboo shoots, and crushed peanuts on the side allowed us to mix what we wanted. The Drunken Noodles had a good kick, without being too hot. The sauce was very good and again, more chicken would have been better read more

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One of the best Thai restaurants in this area - and we have quite a few options to choose from! Everything is fresh, tasty and beautifully prepared. We especially love the yellow curry, the pad Thai and the chicken dumplings. We order takeout from them a lot but ate in the restaurant for the first time today. We were so pleasantly surprised! The atmosphere makes you feel like you're on vacation and the service is fantastic. They also make a great cocktail. read more

Great food for dining in. Cozy place. Service is homey. The pad see you is especially nice.

Why haven't we been here a million times already? Well, that stops now. My New Year's resolution is to go at least once a month to Basil and Spice. It's clean and the atmosphere is completely relaxed. I loved the Tung Tong!! We did the sample platter but next time we will get a full order of Tung Tong. The Basil n Spice fried rice was excellent and will probably get that every time we go again. The seafood combo and drunken noodles are great, so you can't go wrong with those. We look forward to trying other spicier dishes now that we know they do a good job with the balance of flavors. read more

Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine - Menus are under glass on the table. - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

The food and atmosphere are fantastic! The service was good too despite how busy they were. We had the mango sticky rice for desert and it was well delightful! read more

Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

We ordered from here last night after this place was recommended by people more familiar with the Worcester food scene than us. They have the Thai classics and more globally Asian classics. I ordered my usuals: scallion pancakes and penang curry. My little wonton requested soup and selected the one with the dumplings. I also threw in an order for veggie dumplings (steamed) and edamame for GI plumbing purposes, you understand. One of the good things about this place is that there are a bunch of vegetarian options, including the dumplings and rolls, as well as many of the entrees. Food came slightly earlier than I expected. The scallion pancakes were much crisper than standard, almost like they're individually fried. They were good, I wouldn't have minded receiving more with our order though (wink face). The edamame wasn't flavored particularly well. The edamame beans themselves were hard as a rock. My jaw muscles got a bit of a work out. This wasn't very good and not exactly the highlight of their menu. Don't waste money or gastric volume on this. Against my better judgment, I ordered the veggie dumplings steamed. The wrapping itself was very fragile and mushy. The inside was decent and did not contain anything with an awkward texture or sketchy crunch. I'm on the fence about ordering this again. I've had some bomb dumplings in my life, and unfortunately, these didn't fall into that category. I'm not sure what I expect from a Thai place in Worcester, MA. The soup broth was very good, it was actually better today when I had it for left overs. That mushy dumpling wrapping completely disintegrated in the broth of the soup and it was impossible to grab one of those bad boys with chopsticks without it completely coming apart under my grip. I know what you must be thinking: yes I am a white person but all things considering, I have a formidable chop stick dexterity. Finally, the penang curry. This was VERY good. The tofu was fried deliciously and the flavor of the sauce was really tasty. I actually ordered a side of steamed veggies which I added to the sauce once I finished the veggies in there and this made for like two meals. This is something I would definitely order again from this place. The main Thai dishes on the menu are probably very good. Lower your expectations about the more "globally Asian" options. read more

Had another delicious meal at Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine! Highly recommend their chicken teriyaki with their homemade sauce, and pro tip ask for extra pineapple! My boyfriend loved his red curry and the fried chicken dumplings were great too! The service was great, the owner is so sweet and really takes pride in what she makes as their chef. read more

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Not a good experience. Very rude service. Worst Thai food ever. And they charged 20% tips automatically? read more

This place is a bit hidden and not a ton of parking in front of the store, but plenty on the street surrounding it. We stopped in for an early dinner and on a whim given that my mom had a coupon. This was about 6 months or so ago so my review is a little late (spring 2019). The service was very good and our server was very attentive. Portions were large and we brought plenty home. I loved the Pad Thai and the Spicy Beef definitely made my nose run - lol. I hope they can make it given the competition for staff and overall. read more

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great portion sizes, great cocktails, super cute atmosphere, owner was so incredibly lovely and I expect to come by regularly!

Great service, I had a very nice waitress. Food is good as well. I'll come back again.

Stopped in for an early dinner. A little hard to find but well worth it. The fried calamari was very tender. The drunken noodles with shrimp was very tasty. A healthy serving of shrimp and spicy sauce. The best I've ever had. My son got the red curry. Overall nice size serving but only one piece of eggplant. A little disappointing but it was still rich and very tasty. Portions were large. We also enjoyed two basil and spice cocktails that were amazing. Would definitely recommend. read more

The service was amazing, and the food was even better! The prices for what you get is very reasonable. Bator, who owns and cooks for the place, was very nice. If you want a classy vibe with a home style cooked meal come here and they will treat you like family. They also are great at big orders! I literally cannot say enough good this about this place! read more

Pre pandemic, I had a meal here and it was very tasty. There are so many great options for Thai in the city that I forgot about them BUT that was a mistake! Suddenly, I remembered again and got delivery. They deliver through the major apps. Food showed up hot and full of flavor. I highly suggest any of the noodle dishes and the fried rice was packed with veggies. Typically when I order veggie fried rice I see a few onions and peppers but not here... packed with goodness! Get the sampler appetizer. The chicken satay was very yummy and cooked perfectly. Give them a try! I will certainly remember them next time! read more

Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine - Sampler appetizer delivered. YUM! - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

There are so many Thai restaurants in the Worcester area, it was hard to choose which one to go to. This place stood out with its good reviews and restaurant decor. A great place to get take out but dine in as well. I ordered the pineapple fried rice with shrimp, it was delicious and so fresh! My mom and brother ordered the drunken noodles and, although spicy, she loved it. My husband got the Thai green curry and he said it was very good as well. The Thai iced tea is a must. I got the limeade iced tea, it was very nice but didn't pair well with my food to be honest. My husband got the regular Thai iced tea, it was so creamy and delicious. The best part was how they turned the straw wrapper into a rose (see photo) So fun! Our waitress was very friendly, would definitely return! read more

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Food: Unfortunately, the food was very Americanized. It tasted fine it just didn't taste like good Thai food. Staff: Standard Ambience: The decor in the restaurant was lovely. read more

Expensive place that serves low quality food. Their plates barely have any meat/sea food for the price they charge. The taste isn't any better either. Compare their dish with an equivalent dish from a competitor and you will see what I am talking about. I would recommend Thai and I in Shrewsbury over this place any day! read more

Wonderful restaurant with authentic and delicious dishes. We order the shrimp Pad Thai ( whose acidic taste was from tamarind and not vinegar), beef with spicy eggplant, honey crispy lamb, and salmon in a delicious spicy sauce; everything was accompanied with white rice. We thought we over ordered, but believe or not, we took care of everything. Good service, excellent food, and at the end of our meal the chef and owner visited our table to ask if we enjoyed the meal. We did, and you will too! read more

Great Service! Very clean and Covid compliant. Menus are placed under the glass on the table which is excellent idea. No one gets to touch them. Food is excellent and prices are very reasonable. read more

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Pad Thai is delicious. Small portion though. Very little protein too. Haven't tried anything else.

Great food and great service Would recommend ordering here. The food was great and on time read more

Jeeze do I miss this place. Easily my favorite Thai in all of Worcester proper. The parking is a mess, and the atmosphere isn't amazing or anything, but the food quality is great. My favorites are usually masaman curry or pad see ew. Scallion pancakes are always a good addition. Typically really crispy. Their summer rolls are always on point. read more

My wife and I have been trying to go out to restaurants since we were allowed to during covid. This place does everything perfect considering it's a pandemic. The menus are at the table under plastic, the silverware is plastic but looks nice. When people leave everything gets wiped down. Also the food is fantastic. Everytime we go we are never disappointed. The spice is nicely balanced with the other flavors. read more

I live in Medford Ma but would be more than willing to come back day after day if I lived anywhere near this restaurant or every if I had the chance to come back it'd be my first choice in Worcester. I loved it!!! We came here while at a conference and it was absolutely the best Thai food I'd ever eaten. I've tried many. Trust me. It's great. I had the gluten free drunken noodles with chicken while friends had the dumplings, chicken fried rice, rice wraps, and Pad Thai. Everyone enjoyed it and except for my left overs, there were none! The owner/chef came over and asked if we enjoyed our meal and we were all floored!!! She was an older almost elderly woman who continued to work on a daily basis to not only run the kitchen but cook the food. Amazing!!! The parking is a little scares and when we pulled up I was a little worried I'd suggested to friends a place based on Yelp reviews that would be a great place to meet. It far superseded my expectations. I wish they delivered to Medford!!! This place is worth the five stars!!! Thank you to the chef and Yelp reviewers. read more

While visiting Worcester for a month, someone had recommended I try Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine. With my first order, I was given a complementary coffee with my meal. Not only was the pad Thai chicken elite, but the iced coffee was amazing. Very friendly staff and amazing food! Highly recommend checking this place out!! read more

I had the pleasure of visiting this place yesterday and I'm extremely pleased. Service was excellent! The waiter was so patient and took time to explain the dishes. She elaborated on how everything is made fresh by the owner/cooks, even the garlic is fresh peeled per the waiter. For an appetizer I had Hoi Jors. The were very good and sweet n sour sauce was a perfect flavor match. I ordered the season special as an entree, pumpkin curry with scallops and white rice. It's the best meal I've eaten at a restaurant this year. So much flavor. I plan to revisit very soon and often. read more

Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

I am fairly picky about my thai cuisine because I find many places make their pad thai too sweet. I've only eaten at Basil n' Spice twice, but both times have been extremely pleasant experiences. Most recently I had the Basil Pad Thai, and it was excellent. It had a little kick but was not too spicy. The food is on the pricier side but the portion sizes are fairly large and the atmosphere is wonderful. I personally love the decor. However, what really makes Basil n' Spice stand out is the staff. Our servers were so friendly and went above and beyond. When we asked for recommendations, our waiter told us that although he enjoys the specials, he actually prefers most of the regular menu items. He admitted that just because some items were pricier did not make them better. As young adults on a budget (but still wanting good food), we appreciated his honesty. When I ask for a recommendation, I want to know people's true, personal opinions and the wait staff provided just that. Overall, I think Basil n' Spice is a good place for a nice night out. It's not a place I would necessarily go regularly (mainly due to the prices compared to other Worcester restaurants), but a good place for when I want to change up my usual meal spots. read more

Basil n' Spice Thai Cuisine - Basil Pad Thai (yummy) - Thai Near Me - Worcester, Massachusetts

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I'm from NY City, and this was some of the best Thai food I've ever had. They have crispiness down to a science, whether it's in the delicate, tasty fried dumplings or the exquisite crispy duck (which is not normally spicy, but at my request they made it super-spicy). TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!! And they have have great Jazz playing in the background (and apparently live except during Covid)! read more

Absolutely nothing was fresh. i ordered vegetable steamed dumplings. The menu stated filled with vegetables. To start they came to the table cold. The cucumber used for garnish was wilted. Not a good sign. My first bite was loaded with edamame and some kind of paste. my second bite had two edamame and paste. I stopped there. The tai iced tea was left untouched after my second sip. It was loaded with liquid sugar. Horribly sweet. I won't get into my meal, it was no better. I left h Never going back. read more

Good thai food, tucked off of Shrewsbury St. Had the Thai iced tea, chicken pad thai, and chicken dumplings. All were delicious. The pad thai had a little more sauce than I usually like but no big deal. The dumpling were great, wish there were more in a serving. The service was good and the waitresses were friendly. read more

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I was visiting from out of town and while my son was at dinner with his friends I came here and sat at the bar. The staff was lovely and the food was excellent. I would love to come back when I'm back in town next. read more

Yummm. Actually 4.5 stars but fiance says we have to reserve 5s for the best best. We got my favoritee- chicken pad thai and massamun curry. Chicken pad thai - noodles seems softer/more steamed than other places but large serving and so so good. I would get it again. Massamun curry - nice and sweet (not spicy at all). But too many onions (but I picked them out). I would get it again. I also got the sticky rice (aka coconut rice in some places). It was underwhelming :( It's my favorite, and usually I eat it almost as a dessert (like you don't have to eat it with anything and it's sweet and chewy). The little lump of sticky rice we got was hard to break apart (for sticky rice) and maybe even a little hard in the corners... It also wasn't sweet, so I just ate it with the curry... 2.95 too much :(. Thai Iced tea was excellent (I dont think Ive ever seen a thai restaurant mess up on this), their straw rose was so cuuute. Waitstaff was nice (although maybe not so nice to the new workers...) I would definitely go back :) read more