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Basil

3.7 (112 reviews)
ModerateThai, Salad, Noodles
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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Thai Noodles
Daniel H.

Ordered the Thai noodles with Thai hot spice, and they absolutely delivered. The spice level was bold and authentic without overwhelming the dish, and the flavors were outstanding from start to finish. It's refreshing to find a restaurant that can make something genuinely spicy while still keeping it balanced and enjoyable. Combined with the welcoming atmosphere and excellent service, it made for a great dining experience.

Shrimp  Vegetable Delight
Judy A.

The basil rolls were fabulous. I tried something new for my main entrée and was pleasantly surprised. The waiter had described it exactly.

Tom Yum Kung (Shrimp Hot & Sour Soup)
Justin J.

Perfectly fine Thai food in Park Circle. Normally I'd give this quality of food 4 or 5 stars, but I felt it was rather expensive for what it is (take out level Thai) with a relatively limited menu than the typical Thai place. Food came out quick, service was friendly and fine (though I ordered the Yum Kung salad and got the Tom Yum Kung soup, which didn't bother me enough to say anything). If this was takeout at takeout price it would rate higher but it's takeout at sit down price with an additional "Park Circle Tax". J.Ja

Egg rolls
Briana T.

One of the best Thai you can get around Charleston! This has been a staple for us when we feel the need for some Pad Thai. We came on a Friday night and it was reasonably busy but we were seated quickly. Both the spring rolls and egg rolls are super fresh and tasty. Between my husband and I, one of us always gets the Pad Thai and have tried a few other entrees. The Pad Thai is always solid and super flavorful with both chicken and shrimp! This evening, my husband ordered the Prik King and that was also really nice with a slight kick to it. They also have local beer on draft and a variety of wines to choose from. The service on this night wasn't great which was a little disappointing as we finally got our second drinks after we had finished our meal. But it's a cozy spot for an easy and delicious dinner in the park circle area!

Nam pla
Sri R.

This is my favourite place for Thsi food in North Charleston. They make special Veggie fried rice plus Nam pla, which no one asks...they give automatically without me asking. New owner Vishal and his family are outstanding. Hard working, dedicated

Supposed to be Pad Thai Goong.

2 stars for bartender only. I ate the six shrimp in my $19.50 Pad Thai and left the only other ingredients, noodles and sauce. The Chicken Satay was dry and the peanut sauce tasted just like the bottled type at Food Lion.

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.

Tom kha
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.

Tom kha gai
Chrissy D.

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.

Chicken Satay
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!

Shamila P.

Date Night! Loving the food and atmosphere. Weekdays are the best not too pack and comfy outdoor sitting. All employees are wearing their masks. We ordered an appetizer (nam sod) some tom yum kung. Two yummy entrees and chicken wings to go. Just coz hahah Got food left for lunch today! Parking gets a little crazy in park circle but if you park a little further park circle is a great walking spot. They used to open lunch time but I think dues to COVID they only do dinners now.

Basil Thai Cuisine
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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Excellent taste w fresh ingredients. First timer but will return for sure to try other dishes! Everything looked good!

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The Thai tea and spring rolls are wonderful! I got the green curry and was very unimpressed with the flavor.

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Best around the soup is amazing.Nielsen was great,THANKS

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food was very good and the restaurant and outside seating was very pretty and clean and the staff were really nice

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7 years ago

Really yummy and fresh food. Their Bun salad is the bomb, along with the pad see EU and Basil dish! Service is quick and friendly.

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