The service was decent, but the food was very very bland. Yellow Chicken Curry & Rice Outside of being spicy, the yellow chicken curry didn't have any taste. My food was warm and presentable but it didn't taste as good as it looked. Crab Ragoons They didn't taste very good and the texture feels like they were microwaved out of the box. Service The service was decent and is what made me give this restaurant 2 stars. On a scale of smash or pass, I'd definitely pass on this restaurant. read more

It looks like a small mom pop place. There was also a Chinese restaurant here and a Taiwanese restaurant. The Chinese restaurant looked empty and we wondered why. Was never much of a fan of Taiwanese, went to a restaurant in Ontario Canada once and I got a little sick after eating there, and 2nd try diff Taiwanese same issue, I guess I'm allergic to the cooking oil who knows. I also had a bad dating experience in that Taiwanese Restaurant enough where I thought I was on candid camera lol. So anyway we skipped those two places and went here, looks to be a small mom and pop and authentic Thai cooking, the food was fresh, rice as in a lot of Thai restaurants was sold separately. I had the pad thai w shrimp, the shrimp was huge but good, stirring the plate it got better and better as they present it unmixed. Loved the glasses the soda came in, and the tea was nice too. Thus a pleasant experience. But not overwhelming. read more

The waitstaff was very helpful and friendly, and the food was delicious!! It's a hidden gem that we are happy to have found.

Decided to stop by for a quick dinner. The customer service was better than the food. The food was good but it wasn't as great. The portion size was small. I ordered the chicken pad Thai & honestly the chicken didn't taste like it was cooked all the way. It was our first visit & probably our last time. My stars would be rated off of the customer service we received. read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Indoor seating. The yellow curry was super runny tho. And when you get mild usually there's some spices but this was very bland and had no flavor really. Wished for something better. Pad Thai was just alright too.... read more

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I was hoping the food here would be better but I was sadly mistaken. Ordered to go. Food was ready pretty fast. Pad Thai - $8.95 - It looked and smelled like Pad Thai but it was lacking that sour tamerind flavor. It was overly sweet. Noodles were overcooked and a bit mushy. Chicken was cooked ok. Pad See Ew - $8.95 - It looked and smelled like Pad See Ew but it was lacking that salty soy flavor. Pretty bland since it was missing the salt. Noodles were overcooked like above. Beef and broccoli were really dry. Both dishes I tried were missing important flavors. One of the worst Thai restaurants I have tried in 626. read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Pad Thai - $8.95 - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

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When I crave Thai food all I can think of is this place ! So good. I usually have the salmon with steamed vegetables and rice and the sauce is so good. My boyfriend had the chicken plate, orange chicken and vegetables which he loves. read more

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This place has delicious food and outstanding customer service. The Tom Yum soup is so good! I don't understand some of the negative reviews I see on yelp, I've been going here for years and it has been a great experience every time. The owner is a sweet & kind lady and she makes you feel welcomed and appreciated. read more

Husband (chef) and Wife (server) team. How do I know? because my coworker asked... HAHA They are so sweet and always treat you as if you came to their "home" to eat. They constantly ask if the food was to your liking and the chef will always come out personally to ask how you liked your dish. They have a lunch buffet which is like $6 something. It's inexpensive because a majority of the dishes at the buffet contain no meat. It's not bad, but I usually order from the menu. Soups are good, beef salad and pad thai. They also have vegetarian dishes like the eggplant & tofu dish (spicy). NOTE: The Mango & sticky rice dessert is awesome!! The best I've had by far.... Too bad mangoes aren't really in season, they didn't have it the last time we ate here. read more

I have been living in the area for 3 years and finally decided to give this place a try. I figured ordering lunch wouldn't be too bad because at least some of the dishes were cheaper. I regret ever trying this place. I ordered a Tom Yum Noodle soup, lettuce cups, and a Tom Yum soup for my husband. First, the to-go containers are a flimsy plastic that barely holds its shape. They are not microwaveable, that's how cheap it was. .. even Styrofoam is microwavable. The Tom Yum was a large order, but the container was barely filled a little over half. There were literally a few slices of mushroom and some bits of diced chicken thigh in it AND it tasted watered down. The lettuce cups was pricey for the amount. Normally we wouldn't add hoisin sauce, but all we could taste was salt....and sadly it came with 2 packets of soy sauce and chili. What a waste of money. The extra star was for the worker who seemed very nice. read more

With a 30 minute lunch break I don't really have the luxury of exploring all the places I've bookmarked in Arcadia. Since management change I've noticed something about this place. Something that I didn't see before with the old owners. And that was CUSTOMERS! I had to do a double take. And while doing a double take I noticed a very big yellow sign that said Lunch Special Thai Boat Noodles! With me being a big sucker for noodles and an even bigger sucker of Thai boat noodle I was absolutely elated to try this place another day for lunch. And try this place I did. Sadly they didn't deliver. I don't know if I had too high of an expectation seeing as this place is no longer a ghost town. Just that this is NOT how thai boat noodle is suppose to taste like. I've gotten it at so many places and most taste generically the same. Yet this place had such clear soup base not this deep dark brown rich soup I'm used to seeing for this dish. They definitely don't sting out on the meat but where is the tripe? Liver? Where are the many other things normally in a thai boat noodle but is missing from this one. Woe is me, for being a sucker for noodles. But it was good, different but good. Sorry I just can't give this place a better rating because this was unexpected. Maybe, if I do decide to give this place another try the rating may go up, but next time IF i do try this place again and that is a HUGE IF. I'm most definitely NOT getting their thai boat noodle. Worst thing was, company lunch looked pretty tasty that day. read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

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10/10! I got yellow curry, pad Thai and veggie rolls. Very fast and great customer service!!! read more

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I visited Basil Thai on a Saturday night, and it was completely empty. It took them a few minutes to greet us and get to our table. Despite the lack of other customers, service was slow and inattentive. It was eerily quiet and there was no music playing, just a television that we couldn't even see from our table. My friend hadn't had thai before, and ordered the won ton appetizer and pad thai. I tried both and they were greasy and the flavors unbalanced. Needless to say, he didn't really like the entree, although he seemed satisfied with the appetizer. I usually order yellow vegetable curry when I have thai, and this was definitely nowhere near as good as other locations. It was watery, lacking in depth of flavor, and overall unsatisfying. Sadly expected more of the visit based on the reviews. read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Cute table settings! - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

Absolutely DELICIOUS!!!!! My hubby and I stopped by for lunch today and couldn't have been more stuffed, tired or satisfied! I usually don't eat Thai but have heard wonderful things, all I can say is that this super cute restaurant will be at least a once a month visit. The first thing we had was the "golden sack" This is a MUST!!! I took pictures and posted them on instagram instantly! I have never seen anything like it before and they were so delicious! served with a sweet sauce that was also addictive. We also tried the satay which were like chicken skewers with a peanut sauce and cucumber salad. Usually I'm hesitant to eat skewers since they might be fatty, but these were immediately eaten up without an ounce left on the stick. FInally for main entree I had the Pad-Kra-Prow ( yes I had to ask the owner for a take-out menu cause there is no way I would be able to memorize what we ordered) It was also amazing! Best thing is you can ask for the spicy level you prefer, I chose 3 out of 5 to be on the safe side and it was perfect, little runny nose and all :) Finally! We were told to try the Thai Tea. This was by far my favorite spice killer, tongue sweetener, desert felt beverage EVER! Thank you so much!!! We love the kindness from the owners and the heart-felt food they provide:) read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Golden sacks :) - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

Best Thai food around!! Ordering for pick up is a breeze. Limited indoor seating. But 100% highly recommend. We ordered about 6-7 things and ate family style and every single item always amazing read more

One of the best Thai joints in 626 area code and I've tried them all.. Don't waste your time guys and gals ,,,come here first. They will not disappoint. DD read more

Ordered pad thai for takeout. Massive portion for a little over $8, definitely two servings for me. I had a mix of chicken and tofu, and there was a decent amount of both. It looked bland but it tasted better than it looked. It was sweet but still had that tang in the sauce. No major complaints about this place. Even though the restaurant was small and cozy, I would probably order takeout again next time. read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

Luxe on a budget, Basil Thai is good Thai food located off Huntington across from Olive Garden. My family used to come here often but have stopped eating out because of the fact that we spend less money eating out. Good decor, good service and a wide variety of classic Thai dishes. If you're in the need for a quick fix of something with a kick, stop by Basil and enjoy an inexpensive meal with great owners/staff. read more

It appears to be hole in the wall family run business catering to the local clientele. Not much ambience going on here. Very basic decor. Parking is plenty and free here. But it's very crowded during dining hours since the plaza has an abundance cafes and restaurants. Service was friendly, but on the slow side. It wouldn't be ideal for a work lunch. Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles) was fragrant, but a little to greasy for my liking. You can request for condiments and there are four choices: pickled green chili slices, sambal hot sauce, red chili oil sauce and soy sauce. When there's no fish sauce or limes, it feels less authentic. Servers don't automatically come to your table with the bill. You have to get up and pay them. read more

This is quite a good place and very economical. The taste is also fine. The service is prompt too. Give this place a try if you are fan of Thai Food. read more

Delicious food, clean location. Good packaging for takeout orders. Second visit and keeps impressing with recipes and taste.

This is my new favorite joint for Thai food. The quality and taste is delish! In terms of taste and flavor, this place beats out President Thai, Saladang/Song, and Orchid Thai. It's a small family-run restaurant and they make sure you walk out the door happy campers. The Chef greets patrons after after the food is served. Now I call that building relationships = great customer service! Although their portions are quite small for noodles and rice dishes, it's tasty stuff that curbs your portions anyway. As Americans, I think we're used to large plates of food, so this is a good way to get tasty flavorful quality food without the added calories. Also, note that I believe there are only about 4 tables and bar seating. Apparently they offer lunch buffets on weekdays only for a small price. When I get a chance, I'll have to check it out one of these days. read more

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Very surprised with how lonely this place was, and I say that because of how GREAT the food is. I mean the Pad See Ew 10/10, Thai Iced Tea 10/10, Mango Sticky Rice 10/10. Service was also great! Don't sleep on this place, I will definitely be back whenever I am in Cali. read more

An angry guy came out from this restaurant, who claimed he owned the placed, approached to people in the parking lot and on the sidewalk. Yelled at people to keep social distance when everyone's already keeping social distancing while waiting for the take out food from next door. If you're not happy with something, you should talk to the staff of the restaurant . You can give suggestion to that restaurant too in a nice way. You can also file a complaint to the management of the plazas instead of yelling at customers only because they're not yours. I can understand that he might be upset that people were blocking the sidewalk. But no one was blocking the door of his restaurant. There's plenty space for customers to go to this restaurant to order or pick up food. read more

Found this place accidentally. Food was delicious and fresh. Service was fast and friendly. Glad we found it. Will be back! read more

I live in the neighborhood and always wanted to support the local restaurant industry. I waited awhile for the waitress to take my order. I ordered water and cashew beef ($1 extra charge for beef). I asked for green chili and fish sauce, I was told they don't have it... right! The beef quantity and quality are marginal at best but very generous with carrots and onions though. The fried won tons (sans fillings) were soggy and bla but did fill up the empty space on the plate. I never got the ice water to wash it all down! I should have just grab an In n Out burger! read more

I don't know what the rad is with this place. Upon seeing the 4 stars review, I thought I'd give it a shot so I placed a large order for delivery at 7:55 pm. Yelp informed they'll be here 8:55 pm. But at 9:15, there was no word of anything, so I tried to call them, but apparently, they cut off phone connections after 9. I couldn't call them, so I drove over which was about a 5 minute drive. As I walked in, there was no customers except for a couple in the corner. And I explained to the lady at the counter how the food hasn't arrived, and that I was unable to call them, & that it just kept showing "busy". The lady hastily responded, "the driver left already". This was at 9:25. So I figured I missed the driver when he was on the way as my friend called me on the phone saying the food finally came. But as I got home, I was utterly disappointed. The crying tiger was so cold, a polar bear could probably live on it. The pork bbq ribs too. What I can't comprehend is how they took 1:30 hours for this order. So I went back to the store and told her how the food is cold. She first defensively responded that they were "busy", so I pointed out how her restaurant is EMPTY! But you could definitely see how "understaffed" they were. They weren't busy. I saw dirty, eaten plates lying all over the restaurant tables, assuming there was no one to clean it up. Then the lady continued saying she will make the entire order for me so I sat there like a fool waiting and wasting another 10 mins. God knows what she was doing behind in the kitchen for a good 10 min, but she came out with a phone (probably calling her boss about my situation) and rudely tells me she will refund the $42 and won't cook the new order anymore. (Oh, I paid $56 btw.) So I wasted 2 hours with this place, and I still have no edible food. So I simply left, and am now sharing this horrible experience. What a joke. Never again! And I hope no future customers have to go through what I had to with this trashy delivery/customer service. And screw you for acting almighty rather than apologetic, especially when you know you guys fucked up hard. Smh-the ego. read more

Basil Thai Cooking - Fricking love it when a restaurant continues to act unprofessional. Congrats, you screwed yourself. - Thai Near Me - Arcadia, California

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After visiting many thai food restaurants I have to say this one is one my top favorites. The mango shrimp was delicious. The staff was super friendly, The place was very clean. I'm definitely coming back! read more

No go. ordered the pad see ew with chicken $8.95. The portion was fine but it was too salty for me and made the meal less enjoyable. The reason for the 2 stars was that they charged me .50 for hot water. This is the first time that ever happened. read more

Really simple great pick me up after a long day. The service was good. The ambience was nice and the location was conveniently by all the hotel. read more

*Review is only for the Lunch Buffet* Summary: 1. For $7.00, the quality and quantity of the food becomes extremely appealing. 2. Friendly service. 3. Great atmosphere for conversations (if you're not stuffing your face in) 4. $10 minimum for credit cards. Detailed: It was that time of the year again yesterday when I told my friend that quantity was far more important than quality without having to break the bank in the process. We haven't been here for some time so it would be refreshing to see how things have fared since then. I'm sure nothing would terrify a small business like this than three tend-to-binge-eat-guys show up. We had to offset the complete removal of profits by bringing a lady friend that eats like a bird. Why some may ask? Well, they keep food fresh in the line by cooking smaller portions than normal buffet lines. Our party wiped out the food several times and were clawing at each other for not leaving "some" for the last person at the end of our line. But they refilled every dish we wiped out constantly. Sure, there was a short wait time, but it seemed perfect to be perfect moment to breathe and converse with my friends...instead of endlessly stuffing the turkey. Buffet Line comes with fried rice, Pad Thai, stir-fry vegetables, ground pork, fried chicken, chicken curry, spring rolls, vegetable soup, and fried bananas. read more

Not my first choice for Thai. The meat did not seem fresh was very dry and stale. Overall not good for price and quality subpar. It felt like I was eating left overs. read more

The price was high for what you get, the service is okay, the food was like a fast food place meaning I rather go to a fast food place where I don't have to tip. If I am at a sit down restaurant, I would like the food to taste hot and fresh. This place was okay nothing to brag about or I would have any cravings to come back. In my personal opinion, If I could make this food at home I would but when I go out to eat I want it to be satisfying to my taste buds it is all my personal opinion. This place gets good ratings and maybe this place is your favorite place to go. Or it is the only place in town, either way this is no reflection on the chef here. I rather go to another place if I want thai food. in the future. I came here before, many years ago for their all you can eat lunches I think it was better then. Plus their lunch specials are about 7.50 which is good. But it was yum, not my yummy yum yum. . read more

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Not a bad little place. Reasonable prices and good service is what makes people come back here for more. Lots of soups and of course the usual Thai dishes. We'll be back. read more

I always come here and I love this place. The lunch buffet is pretty cheap (price-wise) and they're always constantly cooking and refilling the food so you know it's fresh. The buffet is 11AM to 2PM I think. I really love the fried chicken, noodles and fried rice! Sooo good! For dinner, the menus has a lot of great items. The Pad Thai, Chicken with Eggplant (I also add Tofu), Fried Rice, Brown Rice, Tom Yum Gai, Mango dessert, and Curry are all so good! Great friendly service also. I always enjoy eating here and recommend it for anyone that wants a great tasting meal without the craziness of a loud restaurant. read more

This place is great! I love how fresh the ingredients are and generous the portions are. I would definitely recommend their pork with eggplant along with their pad kee mao. Some places cook the veggies INTO the dish and leaves you wondering if you're just eating one big glob. But not here! Veggies are added just minutes before the entree is done to retain its crunchiness and true flavor. :) Love it! Will have to come back from their lunch specials ! FYI -- this place is small and inconspicuous, but it's located right next to Omar's pizza. Inside is dim and industrial .. kinda makes me feel like I was back in some of the streets of Bangkok. read more

Ah, I love this place. It's a little hole-in-the-wall place, with some pretty tasty thai cuisine. I've had thai food at 3 other places, and this is still the best one, hands down. It's owned by a really nice family who always greets and smiles. I'm a person that sticks with what I like, so I always order the pad see eu. SOOO GOOOD. Always satisfies my thai food cravings. Oh, and be sure to order their thai tea because it's good. really good. I wish I was wayyy closer to Arcadia so I could get food from here all the time :( read more

I came here given the 4 star rating on yelp. We were so disappointed and will never be back. The dreary decor and mostly empty tables on a Saturday night should have tipped us off, but i trust Yelp so we still wanted to try it. The first thing I noticed was a strong Windex odor. Hmmm... not appetizing to say the least. My bench seat was hard, slanted upwards into my thighs, and uncomfortable. The server was friendly which earned them an extra star. Chicken Satay- way too salty. Pad-kra-prow shrimp was very salty also. The only edible item was the wonton noodle soup. We eat a lot of Thai and this could have easily been one of the worst tasting Thai restaurants we have been to. I'm home now and my mouth still has a horrendous salty aftertaste. Upon further investigation, another Yelper said this place USE TO BE good and apparently ownership changed... sigh... When ownership changes, yelp should delete all the old reviews so a 4 star review does not get handed to a 1 star new owner. If you want good Thai food, go to President Thai on Rosemead. read more

I like coming here for dinner. The staff is really friendly. They always have excellent suggestions and a really nice menu to pick from. Not your typical pad thai and fried rice kind of joint, but they have that too if you wanted. Just fyi, this review was written before the change of ownership in 2013. This will be updated if/when I try it again. read more

It's hard to find good Thai places in Arcadia.. because all of them are all so good! Well I found another one to add to the list! This little restaurant is tucked inside one of the business complex in Restaurant Row in Arcadia. This is family owned and can host probably not more than 50 people. Didn't get any wines but it must have been great since the table next to us had about 4 bottles opened! Service was very good. Our waiter refilled our water and kept coming back to ask us if we needed anything else! Wonton soup was also very good. The broth was savory and herby. The wonton was filled with juicy and tender beef. The yellow curry was served in a fairly large bowl. I would have preferred the sauce to be a little thicker but the flavor was definitely there. The eggplant was also very delicious. The eggplant was good pretty well, not too soft and not too tough. I would have asked for more spice. Overall the dinner was quite delicious and this place is definitely a contender for competing against other Thai places in the Arcadia/Rosemead area. read more