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Basil

3.7 (106 reviews)
ModerateThai, Salad, Noodles
Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Nina C.

So I know we came during RW so I will not be judging this place based on the pace of service bc it was VERY busy and that would be unfair. Despite the longer wait times, our server was very nice and doing her best to take care of us. My review is solely on the food because the whole point of RW is to bring in more business during a slow month to invite more people to try more places and showcase their food. I appreciate that they had GF options since my hubby is celiac. We got the Tom khá (coconut soup) - I do prefer mine a bit more savory so a dash of fish sauce from the spice caddy made it taste better. 4/5 Chicken Larb- I didn't remember if this dish is usually served on the colder side. But the temp of the chicken was below room temp. Which for me I didn't mind bc I prefer my food not hot lol I know it's weird but perhaps for someone else it wouldn't have been as pleasant. I thought it was packed with flavor and the lettuce cups were refreshing with it. We didn't get that many larger pieces so it kind of turned into like a Larb salad towards the end with the inside pieces. 4/5 Panang curry- I do prefer my curries to be a bit more creamy, but this one was a bit loose. We did squeeze like 3 limes and added more fish sauce to it bc it lacked that depth of flavor we're used to in a curry. That first bite of curry usually tells us if it's right on point or needs a bit of this or that. 3/5 Beef Pad Thai- this was one of the best pad Thais I've eaten. I was pleasantly surprised and couldn't stop eating it. I like the type of noodle they used which was a bit thinner but the texture was perfect as well as the flavor. 5/5 Again, I do want to give this place another chance on a normal day but it was still a decent experience despite any delays. I would want to try some different dishes off their regular menu next time.

Becca P.

Everything at Basil is so packed with flavor and so many different varieties of flavor, you can't just pick one item, you have to over order to get the full experience. And that's exactly what we did. Not a single item was enough, we just wanted more and more.

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Scotty C.

I always love to support my local Park Circle neighborhood restaurants, but for some reason I often forget that Basil is over there. I used to live in Mt pleasant which also has a Basil and I love the space. Granted it was built brand new and has a very nice aesthetic. The ambiance here makes it feel like the 2nd place Basil. That being said, the food is great and it's conveniently located to me. I recently came in with friends for dinner and had a great meal. A friend and I at the table opted to share a bunch of apps instead of ordering entrees and I would definitely do that again. In total, we shared the steamed dumplings, stuffed shrimp, nam sod, and tom kha soup. The nam sod was a good size portion and great to share. I always love the Tom Kha soup and we love the presentation at Basil, but was disappointed when it came out and wasn't flaming in the middle. We mentioned it an the server said they just stopped it one day so I'm not sure what happened there. I'll definitely be back to Basil since it's in the neighborhood, but I do have some other favorite Thai spot nearby as well.

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Chrissy F.

Cozy Thai restaurant in Park Circle with a variety of menu items from soups to spice-laden entrees. The drink menu is ample with standard wine, beer, liquor. As an appetizer tried the dumplings which had a nice mix of chicken, shrimp, pork, water chesnut, mushroom, and scallion. The dipping sauce on the side was nice lil' dive for the dumpling..found the inside to be well seasoned. For my entree I went with tom kha gai with sliced chicken breast cooked in coconut milk, galanga roots, lime leaves, lemon grass, button mushrooms, cilantro and scallions. Could do with a little bit more lemongrass but that's just me. I liked the presentation of the soup too with a flamed center! Service was quick and they checked in now and then.

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Young K.

Great place for families and friends to eat! Super convenient to take a walk in the park circle plaza afterwards too. You do not need a reservation but during the typical dinner times (6:30pm), the place does get packed. Our waiter forgot to submit our order, and he felt bad, so he got us free Thai tea. The satay came out on time, but we had to wait a good 45 minutes for our main dishes. We were so hungry by this point, I forgot to take a picture of the pad see ew with tofu I got. The Pad See Ew was very delicious and the noodles were not overcooked. The tofu was fried perfectly. There was also a lot of vegetables. A great amount of food was served so I had to ask for a to-go box. The satay was nicely grilled and the peanut sauce was very nutty and sweet. Parking is available all around every street in Park Circle, so don't worry Overall, 8.7 out of 10!

Juliette W.

Service and food was great! My parents and I are visiting for the weekend and they are older so it can be hard finding a place that isn't too loud and has options for seating. The staff got us a table outside as requested (no reservation was made) and Caroline was the NICEST server. My mom absolutely loved her and she was very patient w my parents and all of their questions even though I could tell she had a lot of tables to serve. We ordered the dumplings, chicken satay, green curry, fresh rolls, and pad Thai. Enjoyed everything!

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Tasha F.

The food quality is always good when we've visited Basil. I wish their hours were different, at least opening earlier so I could go right after work at 4pm. They have a patio with overhead heaters in the covered area, which helped because it was a little chilly outside. Everyone at the table this time ordered Pad Thai, but different customizations. The food was good as always. The drinks were as well.

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Christina C.

Seems like the bad reviews of this place are from a year ago, so I can't speak to that. I was here a couple of days ago and dined in on a Friday evening. We got outdoor seating because of our dogs. Seated very fast and waiters checked in on us frequently to make sure our dogs had enough water :) I ordered pad Thai and fried banana ice cream. I have no criticisms about them. Both were amazing. Pad Thai tasted like what it should, and matcha ice cream was good at balancing the sweet banana.

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April P.

I've only had the shrimp fried rice here but it is delicious! It's definitely my go to meal! I absolutely love the fresh cut veggies! It's nothing like my lazy version of this meal at home. And the shrimp are definitely jumbo sized. Such great service! The bartender is so friendly and makes delicious cocktails. Forgive the container in the photos, I ordered my meal to go but ended up sitting at the bar and enjoying the atmosphere and speaking to some of the other guests!

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Melissa E.

We had appetizers and everything was amazing. We had a large party of 15 and service was excellent. I also ordered a a bourbon raspberry jam and I highly recommend it! I usually order old fashions and I was not disappointed. It is a little on the dark side in reference to lighting but cute inside. It suited us fine but felt more on the romantic quaint side.

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Love this place! Great food, great service! Get the red curry duck - you will not be disappointed!

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Great ambiance and wonderful service! Food tasted good! Love the presentation! Located in a nice area with plenty to see!

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