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    Blue Basil

    4.1 (77 reviews)
    InexpensiveFood Trucks, Thai
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    Thai Chicken Curry
    Mariana G.

    I heard through the grapevine that Thai chicken curry was the best thing on Blue Basil's menu, so when the food truck stopped by my apartment complex I had to try it. I'm so glad I did! This spicy green curry is made with coconut milk and lemongrass, and it comes with a side of jasmine rice. It is absolutely delicious, and the portions are generous. Definitely getting this again!

    Veggie eggrolls, chicken over rice and Pad Thai. All amazing!
    Johnny L.

    You know that their food is awesome when you eat it for leftovers the next day and it still tastes delicious! I ordered the Pad Thai chicken, Chicken over rice and all veggie egg rolls. The chicken is very tender and flavorful. Pad thai is not too sweet and delicious as well. The veggie egg rolls have a crazy crunch to it and tastes amazing! If you are lucky enough to find this truck and order here, DO NOT skip the veggie egg rolls! As I inhaled this food, I couldn't tell which dish was spicy, but it's just a tad and gives the meal a little kick. If you are sensitive to spiciness you might want to ask about it before you order. I'm also happy that they used recyclable containers for our takeout, not the toxic styrofoam plastics. Thanks for helping out the environment!

    Chicken and rice
    Amir K.

    Their rice is microwavable Costco brown rice and quinoa, I eat it at home all the time and they 100% just use a microwaved rice packet. I wouldn't be surprised if the chicken was also from Costco (rotisserie).

    Serving Austin Regional Clinic
    Gloria M.

    Family owned LOCAL business, Asian Fusion, Thai and Vietnamese yummy flavorful food!!! Tried their Pad Thai, and it was sooo flavorful, a bit different than your common original pad thai, but this had so much flavor! The colors caught my attention! Ordered egg rolls and Chicken curry! I loved THEIR twist on the Pad Thai. Apparently you have to look them up online to see where their food truck will be set up since they go to different locations to cater. Had them because they were serving food to the workers of the Austin Regional Clinic in North Austin! Love supporting local businesses!

    Pad Thai Chicken (Sous Vide)

    For $12 you can get a pretty good basic pad thai. Not sure why they don't use any veggies like bean sprout, bell pepper, or cilantro but I think it's up to par for the quality you'd expect from a food truck. The people working are also pretty friendly and efficient.

    Tisha T.

    Ordered lunch through lunchdrop today. Very rarely do I not finish a meal, a Thai meal at that, however today was that day. The chicken curry I received was bland and uninspiring, even with the fire sauce included, there was nothing saving this dish. The serving included a few potatoes,and lots of chicken but when the dish is not up to par these things matter not. The egg rolls that I received however were awesome. The rest of the meal, disappointing. This was a one and done.

    Pad Thai and green curry
    Rachael M.

    So good!! We had the pad Thai, the green curry and the egg rolls and nothing disappointed. Reasonably priced and full of flavor. Definitely check them out if you get the chance!

    Rice with grilled tofu and egg
    Tee D.

    Chilantro and Blue Basil come by our offices weekly. And every week, that Chilantro line is crazy ridiculous. So, I don't eat it that often, but when I do, I am always flummoxed why it is so popular. I mean, it's fine; it's perfectly edible. I always get the rice bowl with tofu and egg. And every time I've ordered it, the tofu is dry and overcooked. EVERY TIME. And every time I've ordered it, Chilantro is out of lettuce. And sometimes, they're out of rice. So I am basically ordering rice, tofu nugget bowl, and soggy egg, or lettuce with tofu nuggets and soggy egg. Anyway, Blue Basil, on the other hand, hardly ever has a long line, which is a damn shame--for them. And their tofu rice bowl is REALLY good. Like, ridiculously good. Their tofu is perfectly cooked and seasoned. Their egg is well cooked. Their sticky rice is delicious. And their sauces add just the right amount of sweet and spicy. I am a major, major fan.

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    Blue Basil came to our apartment complex and it was the BEST food Ive tried. Highly recommend 10/10. The cook Pranom is fabulous!!

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    Love the rice and tofu and egg!

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    Best Pad Thai I've had - really exceptional

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    Very delicious! Had the chicken pad Thai and it was the perfect level of spice and flavor

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    17.5 km
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    We usually love to eat here but service can be a little meh. Food is good we got the soup dumpling…read morepork and pho, orange chicken and the beef rib pho. I'm pretty disappointed since I had them package my food one waited about 20 min for them to package it up for me and two I still had two very large beef ribs left over and once I arrived home I noticed they did not pack those up only the noodles and broth which is pretty outrageous considering you're paying a hefty upcharge for the beef ribs. So be aware when they're packing up your food that they're packing up EVERYTHING.

    A friend kept raving about this place and we finally made brunch plans. 2 pm on a Saturday and they…read moredef weren't that busy. They have parking in the Amil building directly across from the entrance which makes it easy to get in and out. Granted the parking was quite busy. Inside the decor is tastefully done and much bigger than it seems. All the tables were simply set and the tram had these beautiful outfits on. Tried the Lychee martini which was tasty and when it came out they had the smoky bubble and when it popped, so much fun! Along with the egg rolls, xiao long bao, beef potstickers and duck pan fried bap. Everything was so flavorful and nothing was overly done. I'll def be back to try other things on the menu.

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    Khon Thai Kitchen By Seeda - Spicy Khon Thai Noodle Soup

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    4.4(197 reviews)
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    Ok. Too busy talking and didn't get pictures but trust me the food is good. We were a party of 12…read moreand they were able to accommodate us. We ordered the cheese roll, pork bely, khon wings, brussel sprouts, fried tofu, pad see ew, Massaman curry, roti, pandang beef, moo ping, tum tad, crab fried rice, pineapple fried rice and all of it was amazing. Found this place as it was a recommendation from someone who was in the Thai restaurant business and came highly recommended. I am definitely going back but would love it if the owners would consider opening a place in the Lakeway area.

    I ordered over the phone, which was an easy and quick process. They said it would be ready in 20…read moremin and it was. The restaurant itself has a lot of indoor and outdoor seating, as well as a bar. It seems like a nice place to have a meal. As for the food, we ordered: Pad thai with chicken, mild spice - unfortunately this was a bit dry for me, though the taste was good. Pad see ew with chicken - I liked their version and would probably get it again. Pad woon sen with pork - typically my favorite noodle dish and I think they did a good job. Garden roll - good but not as packed as others I've had, and at a higher price point. Pineapple fried rice with pork - I liked this but was a bit on the oily side. Tom kha soup - I thought this was very good and had a decent amount of chicken and mushrooms Overall I liked everything but some items I felt I had better versions of elsewhere. It's also on the pricier side. Still, if in central Austin I think it's a solid choice for Thai food.

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    Kiin Di - Talay Prik Klua

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    4.6(274 reviews)
    17.3 km•South Lamar District, 78704 (South Austin)
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    Loved the food truck so really wanted to check out the Brick and Mortar! Came on a Sunday to try…read moreout some delicious thai food with my thai food bestie! Ambience: Dark and moody with plenty of seating and a partial viewing of the kitchen. Service: the waitress was super prompt and also gave a lot of explanation about items on the menu in case we weren't familiar with the dish. Food: The food is probably some of the best thai food in Austin. We ordered the papaya salad which came out more in like a "thin flat noodle fashion" than what we are normally used to, it's not super spicy like most thai restuarants like to serve it but still has some robust flavors and some spice it also comes with cracklings which are super crunchy. The chinese broccolli is always a favorite of mine for the texture and the Pork Ribs dish was super creamy with a hint of spice that left you craving more. The menu is so large that we will definetly be back, i'd recommend going close to open as it's not as crowded!

    My friend and I decided to check this place out since we've heard many good things about Kiin Di…read moreeven from days it was a food truck. We got the: * Roti Dip * Soft shell crab in curry * Papaya salad I loved the roti, it was crispy and the curry was flavorful, a bit salty but they paired well. The biggest miss for me was the soft shell crab in curry, the plate came out room temp which was a bit disappointing since curry is best served warm/hot. The batter on the crab was super thick it felt like we were just eating deep fried crab that got soggy quickly as it's served in the curry. The curry had some separation almost as if the coconut milk in it had been reheated or curdled during the cooking process. I'm not an expert chef but I've worked with coconut milk enough to notice these things. The papaya salad was decent, I loved the tangy and fresh flavors (we opted for 3 spice but definitely could've amped it up). I prefer my papaya salad with more "funk" but understand that's a different style. I am sad I had to give this place only 3 stars because my expectations were high considering this is their brick & mortar. I will have to give it a try again and taste other dishes. Overall the service was friendly, got sat immediately and didn't have to wait too long for the food to come out. More parking in the back of the restaurant, be weary of the signs from other businesses.

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