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    Basil Thai Bistro

    3.8 (435 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Noodles
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Melissa C.

    Nice little restaurant with quick service and friendly employees. I'm very picky about my pad thai and this is one of the few places that makes it the way I like. Stop in and give them a try.

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    Ciera N.

    Found this place on doordash & ordered about 20 minutes before they closed because my daughter randomly wanted dumplings lol. We also ordered the spring rolls which were super filling. We enjoyed them and the sauces that came with both were super good and really made the dishes pop!!

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    Jasmin H.

    Nice, chill, authentic Thai restaurant that doesn't have a gazillion items in their menu but serves some of the most delicious dishes from Thailand. From someone who has lived there for more than a decade, I can say that this place is spot on from the polite and thoughtful attitude of the staff, to the lovely decorations and the soft Thai music playing in the background, to the presentation and taste of their food. If you're in the East County of San Diego, check this place out! There's plenty of free parking space and you'll definitely enjoy the food and excellent service. The restaurant appears to have clean floors, furniture, utensils, and restroom. You can also order online and get your food to go.

    Pad Thai with chicken
    Tammie W.

    The hubby and I ordered Basil Thai for dinner and were pleasantly surprised by how satisfying it was. First of all, our pick up order was ready in 15 minutes, packaged nicely and piping hot. Second, the flavors were really good and those spring rolls stayed nice and crisp. The pad Thai was superb. The chicken was tender, the flavors worked well and it wasn't too spicy. My curry was very well seasoned, had a nice kick at a level 5 and I slurped it all up. My only criticism is that the tofu, potatoes and carrots were huge and could've been cut down by half the size. I know they do this do the vegetables don't turn to mush when cooking, but it made a mess when trying to cut. This place is close to our new place and we'll definitely be grabbing food yo hi again.

    Panang Curry Duck Pad Thai Lunch Combo
    Michael D.

    Food was ok. Ordered the Panang curry duck lunch special. Portion was small, curry not even enough to be soaked up by rice. Soup appetizer had good broth, but veggies did not taste fresh. Good service, but I won't be back.

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    Anna-Lisa D.

    Another fantastic Thai spot! I try to get similar things at every place we try and this did not disappoint. The Tom kha was phenomenal and I will definitely be back for more of that. The pad see ew with fish was the best ever. So flavorful and delicious. The pad Thai was good, about the same as any other place, but don't miss the Tom kha or pad see ew. Staff was friendly and the place is spacious, not busy.

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    Very nice local business. Good Thai food and nice service. Thank you for a nice dining experience

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    Not too expensive and the food is amazing! Good portions for the price. The vegetables in the curry were tender and tasty.

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    Excellent Thai dishes from Drunken spicy noodles and egg rolls to fried rice. The servers were efficient and helpful.

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