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    Basil Thai Cuisine

    3.6 (762 reviews)
    ModerateThai, Salad, Soup
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Pad thai veggie

    Great ambience either if you are hanging out with grouo or a quite time catch up. Food and drinks are on point...service is fast...they adjust nice to your ask and have so many optikns to condiment food per your taste. Loved the martinis there and pad thai veggie... I personally may add more peanuts to it or give that on side but overall must try

    Vanessa R.

    We had the pleasure of staying in CLT for a night and decided to try this restaurant. I had the best experience and enjoyed a great basil lime martini. Service was great, the waiter was nice and very fast. We met the chef and owner and we was very welcoming. I would definitely recommend going to Basil. Atmosphere is relaxing, quiet, great place for a date night!

    Summer Basil Rolls (2)
    Kelli F.

    Wonderful place! Sat at the bar. Quick service. Had a Basil martini and it was perfect! Basil fish with vegetables. Fish changes daily. Had bass this time. I could have licked the plate. Close to Blumenthal theater. Our new go to before a show. Can't recommend enough!

    Hannah E.

    The food had amazing taste! We did the private dining room for an occasion, so the dining area was very quiet and calm. It was a little dark but overall it was a calm environment. Our server even allowed us to play our own Gospel music over the PA for our event. With that being said, we had the best server. She was kind, patient and helpful! My order consisted on the Chicken & Shrimp Pad Thai and the Strawberry Fried Ice cream: The chicken and shrimp pad thai was so fulfilling and it tasted amazing! I had leftovers and ate those too and it was still good. I did add a sweet and sour sauce on top, which was a little spicy but not overbearing. The fried ice cream was interesting. The breading had an artificial taste. Almost tastes like french toast but not as good. However, the ice cream was some of the best ice cream I've ever tasted and I mean that wholeheartedly. I would go back, just for some ice cream on its own without the breading! The bathroom in the private dining area was also very clean as well!

    Chicken and Shrimp Pad Thai
    Lily S.

    Not the worst pad Thai I've had. Not the most authentic as I'm in charlotte (no shade), and the menu offers pho (Vietnamese). But it comes with both chicken and shrimp (the real way to do it) Flavor was a bit sweeter than normal but is still good. Service was def one of the best I've ever experienced in the south!

    Basil Duck
    Jasmine P.

    I had a solo dining experience and it's was very nice. ALL of the staff is very professional and nice. Norm was my waiter for the evening. He made sure to answer all of my questions adequately. I went straight for an entree and drink. I order the Basil Duck and It Takes Two To Tango Mango drink. The duck comes with a side of white Jasmine rice, pun intended lol. I wasn't expecting the duck plate to be so large. I couldn't finish it all. Ended up taking the rest home. The drink was made well. All of the ingredients were very well balanced. I ordered the black cherry cheesecake for dessert. I enjoyed the fact it was black cherry, instead of boring strawberry. I feel that really made a difference. I'll be back ^_^

    Lauren C.

    Some of the best food in Charlotte and a fantastic date spot. The basil barramundi is to die for but I try to order something new each time and have never been disappointed. Hands down the best Thai food I've had in the US and honestly rivals some of the best dishes I've tried in Thailand. Wonderful cocktails too, plus it's in a fun spot if you want to bar hop a bit after dinner.

    Hannah H.

    Basil Thai was cozy, comforting and flavorful! Located in uptown Charlotte tucked away in the bottom of an apartment building. It's small and inconspicuous so you might miss it but it's worth a stop. Their menu is small but includes lots of Thai staple dishes. We started with spring rolls and those were light, crispy and had a nice mix of veggies in them. The sauce was sweet but not too overpowering. For entrees I got the Pad See Ew which is one of my favorites and this one was great. The noodles were made perfectly and the sauce was nicely balanced. One note is that I would have loved more veggies in the dish since I didn't get any meat. Their prices are pretty high compared to the dish itself and ingredients which is why I chose 4 stars instead of 5.

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    The owner is an amazing owner. He's very personable and passionate about service. The bartender is the best ever!

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    Stopped by on a Thursday night at 8:56, only to find out they close at 9 PM--not 10 PM like it says on Google and Yelp.

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    I've had pad Thai all over the country...this was inedible. And to charge nearly 30$ for a small portion of street is insulting.

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    Early lunch order of chicken pad thai. Dryest potion i ever got. Food was fast hot. Will not order again

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    Bland food. No flavor and over priced. Anyone who likes the food here prob never had really good Thai food.

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