This location is in a shared plaza with plenty of parking. The interior has 2 rooms with plenty of table options. We had a large group of 9 and they were able to accommodate us with no issues. Our service was efficient and quick. We went at lunch so had the option for soup or salad. I got the hot and sour soup which was perfect for the cold day. I got the pad Thai and I ordered medium spice level and it was perfect. The portion size, price and flavor were good. Our group all enjoyed their food and for my next visit I am going to try the panang curry. read more

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First time trying this place and it was alright. We had the basil wings, tiger cry beef, and tamarind chicken stir fry. The basil wings and tiger cry beef were good but there's other Thai places in KC that have a better version of these dishes. The tamarind chicken was flavorful and came with a healthy serving of veggies but the chicken was quite dry. I think this dish would have been a lot better with dark meat but instead it's served with breast meat. Probably not a dish I would get again if I come here. read more

Hot Basil - Thai Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Went here for dinner with a couple of friends. Order the tiger cry beef and basil wings for appetizers. It was good but not the best. Order the tamarind chicken and the flavor was good but the veggies and chicken wasn't. Very dry even with the rice. Service was nice and friendly staff. Not a big restaurant but it was roomy enough for our party. read more

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The service staff were friendly and polite. The food came out hot and fresh and tasty. Dinner rush wasn't too loud and still able to carry on a conversation. Would definitely recommend and return. read more

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Always so tasty! I typically get their Pad See Ew with chicken and medium heat, and it's flavorful and has some spice without being too much. Their lunch portions also come with a soup or salad and while both options are great. and I really like their ginger dressing and get the salad more often. We've also had their pad Thai and a couple of curries. You can't go wrong here! read more

Go only if you can handle spicy Thai food. I visited with work colleagues earlier this evening. We were the only customers, and they seated us at a ten person table. We all placed our orders - I got the pra ram chicken (mild - no extra spice added) and the sweet mango with sticky rice, just in case they ignored my explicit instructions. Sure enough, they did. I could not finish the chicken entrée as it was exceedingly spicy. Fortunately I had the mango with sticky rice to fall back on, which was decent. My colleagues all either ordered well or have a greater spice tolerance than I do. Ambience was good as was the service. Parking wasn't a problem either. Likely won't be back on my own accord. read more

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The place was clean, the service was courteous. I usually go with Pad Thai when it comes with Thai restaurant, because it's so common. This time I decided to try Panang beef curry with medium spicy level, which claimed to be most popular curry, my son ordered Gapow. I think my choice was correct, the curry was creamy with delicious coconut milk and peanut panang sauce, it's perfect companion for the rice. Gapow had nice flavor of basil, but I like Panang curry better. There are plenty of parking spaces nearby. read more

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My husband and I ate here as he's been to Thailand and wanted me to experience Thai food. For our appetizer, we ordered the steamed dumplings, which were very delicious. For our entrees, I ordered the chicken fried rice and he ordered the seafood pad Thai. When ordering dishes like these here, you have to select the level of spice you want: mild, medium, or hot. I chose mild for mine and he chose medium for his. Unfortunately, I think they got our spice choices mixed up because my entree was so spicy, I could only eat a bite so he gave me his entree, which was barely spicy, in exchange for mine. The pad Thai was very good! It had scallops, squid, and mussels and all were cooked to perfection. He said he liked my fried rice. Our waitress was very pleasant! She was always smiling and checking on us. Despite the spice mix up, we will be back! read more

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Excellent service. Very authentic food. Good menu everything I order here is excellent, that's why we keep going back.

I really enjoyed my basil fried rice! This dish really shines at this place. I tried my friend's pad thai, and I didn't like it as much. The fried rice was definitely better. The tofu on both of ours was a really good texture and flavor, it's hard to get it just right, and they totally did! The dishes that we got as mild were still very spicy. I would almost just get it with no spice next time. I would not order pad thai from here, but I think any of their fried rices would be good to try again! The thai iced tea was very sweet, as expected. A generous portion as well! Very nice service and a fine atmosphere. read more

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Amazing food. Love the pad Thai with chicken. They have a special pad Thai with egg noodles which is also great. One of my go to places for takeout when I'm in the area read more

Hot Basil - Pad Thai with chicken - Thai Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

This restaurant offers a special lunch on Sundays at a reasonable price. I love the fried rice--it's absolutely delicious and full of flavor! read more

Hot Basil - Thai Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

Excellent - food always fresh, service is great too. Magic happening in the kitchen with each dish.

Mediocre. Portion, quality, and cost were not very satisfactory. The red curry and service were the only things I was pretty happy about. The Pad Khee Mao (Drunken Noodles) were pretty bland, and the portion was small compared to the cost. The Red Curry was better than I thought compared to my opinion with Pad Khee Mao. It's more milky than the other red curries I've tried. Definitely recommend this item at Hot Basil. read more

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Good and various levels of spicy according to what you want. Lots of choices of good food. Staff are very nice and attentive. Great place to eat for families and friends. Nice atmosphere and plenty of seating and space. read more

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We tried this spot out on a Tuesday night. There was no wait and there was plenty of seating. The egg rolls were good as was the pad Thai. The pad Thai had a lot of flavors. Overall it was a good experience but pricey for what you get. Service was quick and efficient as well. read more

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I met a friend here for lunch today and we were both disappointed. I tried to order a glass of wine and even though they had wine there, they said they were waiting on a license. Salads came with our lunch orders, but we both thought the dressing was too sweet. We shared a Thom Yum soup and that was pretty good. My friend had the spicy ginger chicken and it lacked any flavor. I ordered red curry and the curry was delicious. The other things in it (chicken and vegetables) weren't that great. I asked for soy sauce for my rice and they brought out the packets that have no taste. It seemed like the same boiled chicken was used in every dish we tried. Maybe that's how it's usually done, but there wasn't flavor to the chicken. We won't be back. read more

My husband and I came at 8pm on a Tuesday. The restaurant doesn't have a great overall feel. However, the food is excellent. We were greeted promptly upon arriving. However, they seemed to be confused where to seat us despite being mostly empty. The flooring was pretty sparse, which is normally fine but looked very uneven and I saw spots that looked suspiciously like mold (I didn't want to get close enough to confirm). I got the Siam Chicken and he got the Gapow. Both were very, very good. The Siam Chicken is basically chicken breast with sautéed shiitake mushrooms in a ginger and garlic sauce. The ginger was so good: it wasn't just shaved ginger. It was 2" long strings of fresh ginger that were soft and delicious. You don't get a ton of food for the money. However, the quality more than makes up for it. read more

Hot Basil - Gapow - Thai Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Food was very overpriced. Paid $60 for 2 entrees and 2 drinks. The food was ok but I've definitely had way better for way less. The inside of the restaurant is also a little drab. Kind of cold feeling in there... Both staff and seating. Unfortunately won't be coming back :( read more

Everything I've ever tried at Hot Basil is fantastic. Lunch prices are very reasonable, service is friendly, the restaurant is quiet and lacking a bit of personality, but the food is exceptional. Highly recommend! read more

One of my favorite spots to get Thai. Always exceptional service. My family and I are regulars! Great lunch specials if you are able to swing by during lunch. read more

Decided to stop by for lunch on a whim and was pleasantly surprised! We were quickly seated, our order taken, and the food came out fast and hot. The salad was a light starter with yummy dressing. For both dishes, mild spice was a good amount of spice, although I probably will up it one level next time. This was only my third time ordering Pad Thai, and this place was my favorite so far. read more

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Had the pad kee mau with chicken. It was very good, if a little different from how I normally see it prepared -- a different vegetable, I think, though I can't recall the name. Service was exceptionally attentive. Fried banana and ice cream for dessert was a sugar bomb wonder. read more

Absolutely love this restaurant! We live the Halie and we ad Thai and mango sweet rice. Such nice service and love everything we have ever ordered. read more

My absolute favorite spot for Thai! I've tried several places in KC but I always come back to Hot Basil. The chicken pad thai is my favorite and they don't play around with the spice! read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch, mostly carryout for tomorrow's lunch. Today's adventure was the Beef Spicy Basil, bamboo, red and green peppers, bail, and jalapeno. I also got three crispy chicken egg rolls, and the salad with peanut dressing. Everything was absolutely amazing! The flavors literally explode with vibrance and spice. read more

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COVID-19 Pandemic Review Update: Hot Basil has enhanced their take out experience during the pandemic, to be sure. The website has been further equipped with an ordering menu that is average with regard to ease of navigation and ordering; my only critique being that it still allows you to move through the ordering even at times when the restaurant is closed, thus being frustrating to have spent 10 minutes ordering, only to find out you can't execute it. They have curbside service and in-store pickup available. Parking availability for said pickup suffers, as it always does with this location. They've met or beat their ETAs each time we've ordered in terms of when the order would be ready. Thai food seems to be quite conducive to keeping warm and fresh en-route to home, if not quite as perfectly luscious as taking receipt of the food and consuming it on-premise. Ease of Ordering: 4/5 Pickup ease: 3/5 Accuracy of ETA: 5/5 Food freshness: 5/5 Customer service: 3/5 read more

We went to Hot Basil with a group of six. The service was quick and friendly.The food was really good too. They have a small gluten free menu and they are very explicit about allergen info. I hate the phad thai chicken. It was really good. The lunch portion is very large. Some of the other members of our party pad the peanut chicken salad and red coconut curry. Everything was beautiful read more

One of the good Thai place to eat. Portion was generous and staff was friendly and attentive. I would say the Tom Yum soup here is one of the better ones compared to other Thai places in town. The dining room is a little small but cozy. read more

One of my favorite Thai places, whenever I come home to Overland Park, I always request it. It's always super freshly made and very flavorful. Haven't found anything comparable in Baltimore. My brother always orders a whole order of crab rangoons for himself--that's how delicious they are. We get another order for the rest of our family. We also always order the Thai fried rice and spicy basil chicken stir fry, and I am never disappointed. Their "medium" spice has a nice kick (and we are brown, so think carefully). Their tom yum soup will drain your sinuses IMMEDIATELY. (In sickness and in health, it'll be there for you.) Very flavorful. My dad likes their curries as well. Definitely come support this business! They also have yummy Thai iced tea. read more

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Appetizers wise I tried the trio everything had good flavor and good sizes. For my main course I got the Spicy Peanut. My only regret is that I should have gotten a bit more spice. I went cautious with med. The Thai food here is good and worth the value!! read more

Hot Basil - Thai Near Me - Overland Park, Kansas

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Hot Basil is like a cute little diner style restaurant. Their Tom Kha soup is the best I have ever had and their cashew chicken is very good and the sauce is more brothy than the sticky, syrupy kind most places serve. We get takeout weekly, if not more often. Our food is always hot and ready when we arrive and the staff is great about getting us checked out and on the way home. Highly recommend! read more

I really wanted to be a fan of this place, but sadly I am not. I'll start by saying the restaurant is clean and the service was good. Everything can out super fast as well, which I appreciated since I was short on time. I ordered the Pad See Ew with medium heat and it had zero spice on it. The noodles also didn't have much sauce, so the entire dish was very dry and bland. The boiled chicken and super tough broccoli stems (stems only, no broccoli heads whatsoever), topped off the disappointing dish. I might have just been on an off day or picked something that isn't the best off the menu, but I'm not sure I would give this place a second chance. read more

Me and my husband's favorite place for pad thai after trying 4-5 places nearby in the Overland Park area. The pad thai is not too saucy or sweet. Has great wok hei flavor and is a good portion for lunch. We always go here if when we are in the mood for pad thai. A great close runner up is the basil noodles (drunken noodles) it has the sweetness of pad see ew but the herby basil flavor mixed in and they don't skimp on the veggies or the basil. The service is good and the servers are attentive. They don't talk you up much which is what I prefer. I like the food quality and taste to speak for itself which it does well here. read more

We ordered takeout to support local business and many of my friends have enjoyed their experiences and food here. My friends have said it is "hit or miss" occasionally. Unfortunately, I must have come on an off day. We ordered the appetizer trio, panang curry, and tom yum soup. When we ordered, we were told to leave and come back rather than wait in the store (I assume due to covid19). We came home and started off with the appetizer. It was great to try a sample of what they offer. Everything in the appetizer came out tasty, fresh, and warm. However, I am not too sure about their peanut sauce in the sense that it did not taste what I have had in the past at other restaurants. The panang curry was good, however, it definitely contained too much sugar. There was also very little meat present in the food. When I tried the tom yum soup, there was a large piece of ginger that overpowered the soup. Overall, it was fine, but I wish they paid more attention to the quality of their food and portioning of ingredients. I will try it again, but was slightly discouraged by the experience. read more

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So so so delicious! Service and ambiance are wonderful and the food is five stars

I wanted all to know that I did go to a local Doctor while I was in Kansas City; the doctor told me there was no doubt I had food poisoning. I was in KC on business and had only eaten one other meal that day with a colleague (who was also at the dinner at Hot Basil). We both had the same salad at Olive Garden for lunch out of the same bowl, and he did not get sick; therefore, there is no doubt where I got this from. I am posting this update because I want everyone to think twice before they eat here. What I went through was horrific. Two days later, I am still not feeling 100%. I also called the restaurant, and although they were closed, I did leave a message that I had gotten sick at their establishment. To date, no one called me back. They should be ashamed. Food poisoning is very serious, especially for people with health issues, and I am a diabetic; I intend to report this to the health department in Kansas City. I cannot understand why anyone would serve unsafe food to the public. read more

We wanted a hot dinner TO GO and Hot Basil provided! Took about 15-20 minutes until the 1 appetizer + 4 entree meal was ready. PROS: fast service, kind ladies who helped us, decent portions for the cost. Plenty of rice to go with the meal. LOVED the Trio appetizer - spring rolls were my personal fav. I wanted to have an entire second plate to enjoy the flavors all over again, but I was so full as it was. Next visit! CONS: The Panang Curry here was not my favorite. I loved the peanut flavor in it, but it was the sweetest panang curry I've ever had, and I don't think I'd order it again. And it's my favorite curry dish ever! The Basil Fried Rice was really good, but it could have used a lot more basil flavor. I only tasted it when I got a big basil leaf in my mouth. The meat in the Grilled Mint Beef Salad was pretty tough, though the flavors were spot on. read more

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Delicious! Been here three times now and really enjoyed the food. My husband really likes the pad thai. It is on the drier side but the sauce is perfectly sweet with a savory umami flavor and hints of wok hei. When you go for a lunch special it comes with a simple side salad of iceberg and tomato with a creamy house dressing or a cup of hot and sour soup. The crab Rangoon are tasty but the wrappers are made with the thin ones crispy instead of the thicker ones you find at Chinese restaurants. We've also had their pad kee mow (drunken noodles) and it had a perfect amount of basil. Sometimes other places are skimpy on the basil in this dish but not here. It is super tasty and a nice alternative if you generally like the pad see ew. It's the same sweet soy flavor but more herby because of the basil. Come and try this place out. It's so yummy!! read more

Picked up my favorite Pad Thai yesterday and the Trio. It's the best in the area and the service was great. My order was ready earl and there was enough food for 2 meals. read more