This hidden gem is a delightful new discovery. I indulged in the spicy noodle dish, which was perfectly complemented by the addition of chicken, basil, bell peppers, and possibly onions. The spice level was just right, and the sauce was absolutely delicious. I also enjoyed a small salad and a couple of spring rolls, both served with a tasty vinaigrette in a charming ramekin. The iced tea I ordered came in a large cold glass mug enough to make it through the whole meal without even needing a refill. The serene and delightful music added to the overall experience. The manager's attentive service was exceptional, as they checked in to ensure my complete satisfaction, reminiscent of a top-notch car dealership experience. This level of engagement from the management is commendable, and I look forward to returning soon. The place has an intimate feel but I am told that there are expansive rooms that are available for parties or meetings. read more

I just started working in Ramona and decided to come to La Basil Thai Cuisine for lunch. I was blown away! The food was absolutely delicious; I can't recommend the Pad Thai and the mango sticky rice enough. The prices are extremely affordable and the service is amazing. Thank you to my server, Dang, who was so kind and took great care of me. When I come back to Ramona, this spot will definitely be my new go-to. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Mango Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

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Absolutely Horrible food, taste was off and not to mention the portion was one like for a child One small scoop of cold rice, a 1 inch deep regular plate barely filled up, this place is absolutely ripping off us locals, I finished the dish in under 5 mins and left hungry $18 plus $4 for a soft drink Absolute waste of money, just go to pinto Thai read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - More like half inch deep - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

I ordered the Thai Chicken with brown rice. It was delicious. The chicken was tender and moist. The rice was not lumpy at all. I didn't wait very long and the service was very good. It was my first time here and I highly recommend this place. The price was average and the serving size was just enough for me. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Thai Chicken with brown rice (Jasmine rice comes with it). I wanted the brown rice and it was $1 more. Thai Chicken - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

Came here for my mom and dad 62 wedding Anniversary. It is in Ramona California. My dad and mom got pad see ew with beff chicken and pork. Got to try some it was very delicious and yummy. They enjoyed it. My dad had a ice tea. I got the pad woonsen witj beef chicken and pork. They tried it. It was very good . Highly recommend it had rice noodles. And I had a Dr pepper. Its a costly little Restaurant. The staff was professional and polite they even made sure for my parents Anniversary they had vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. Thank you to the staff at La Basil Thai Cuisine. Highly recommend them and I will be back thank you read more

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Amazing delicious food! Best in all of San Diego, not just Ramona. The ambience is perfect and authentic. Everyone is welcoming and so friendly. The service is also wonderful. Great experience every time for the whole family! read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Front entrance - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

This place has great Thai food. Fresh vegetables. Friendly servers. Efficient service. Clean and welcoming atmosphere. I get take out about twice a month here and it's always good. A great addition to Ramona read more

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This is our second visit to La Basil and it was just as good as the first! Excellent service, and the interior is a clean cozy vibe. The food tastes fresh and is delivered hot and delicious. The chicken wings were so crispy, not breaded, just the skin and it was crunchy good. The potstickers were also perfectly cooked. You must try this place you'll love it!! read more

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Tried the Kua Kling rice bowl with ground pork. It was delicious and had a nice spice level. Perfect amount for lunch. Really enjoyed it read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Kua Kling rice bowl - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

HOLY BASIL, That's good! Authentic Thai Food that speaks for itself. The ambience is relaxed, the staff is friendly and attentive with warm smiles. As a Farang that's been lucky to visit Thailand, I would put LA Basil Food up there with best Thai restaurants. A hidden gem in Ramona that we'd be wise to keep. Dining in was great and the Singha Beer cold, but I was equally as impressed with how easy and fast takeout through the web worked out. Try them, you won't be disappointed. If you are, it's probably just you... read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Green Papaya Salad / Som Tum & Chicken Green Curry - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

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I met a friend for lunch today at La Basil Thai Cuisine, where Mama Rosa's used to be up here in Ramona. I got the Panang curry and my friend got the Pad Thai. Both were excellent. Definitely going back. They recommended their pineapple fried rice, and I'm going to try that next time. I didn't specify a spice level, and was impressed that they nailed it right in my comfort zone. I like a bit of heat, but it wasn't uncomfortable. read more

The place is very relaxing. There is soft music and good lighting. The hot ginger tea was great. I ordered a chicken pad thai. The portion was good. There was a decent amount of chicken and it was hot. I asked for some spice since I didn't ask for any. The spice dish brought to me was empty of chili sauce unfortunately. The pad thai itself was somewhat bland. There was an underlying boxed taste to it I couldn't figure out. Like either the sauce or noodles had absorbed a cardboard taste from packaging? Not the best thai in Ramona but not terrible either. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Empty sauce - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

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The food was adequate not the best not the worst. The service was decent we did feel rushed even though we seemed to be the only two people in the building apart from the workers so that was quite odd. The ambiance is good however where we sat the placemats were dirty on both sides. We have tried this place a few times before leaving the review and each time it has been the same sadly I expected more. There are two Thai places in this town and the other is much better more flavorful. read more

Visited 6/6/2025 I had high hopes for this place and waited to see what others thought before I visited. Not many were giving any yelp reviews so I walked in cold for information from locals. I decided to try just appetizers for my first visit and they had a nice selection on the menus. First they have fixed the inside up nice although I could do without the boring music that after awhile gets on your nerves. The single staff member I met was nice and pleasant and willing to help with whatever we needed. First, I ordered The Appetizer Sampler. $18.00 It says Spring Rolls but we're Chicken Fried Egg Rolls. They were not bad but could have used more filling inside. Good Taste. Also Chicken Satay On a Stick. Flavored nicely but a bit overcooked and dry. Next Cream Cheese Won Ton's. Nice and crispy with a nice flavor. Lastly The Pot Stickers. Best item on the sampler plate. The Three Dipping Sauces were great for Dipping. We also got an order of The Tempura Shrimp $14.00 the shrimp were ok but not amazing. Crispy outside and not overcooked on the inside. And An order of The Crispy Calamari. $14.00 My review is strictly for the things we got to sample and maybe the regular dishes they serve deserves more stars. Nothing stood out as special. For me it was disappointing and I'm not sure I'll be back. Food was subpar and overpriced for what was served. There is better Thai Food in Ramona to be enjoyed. Still I wish them the best. read more

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I was incredibly excited to check out Ramona's newest restaurant recently, La Basil Thai Cuisine! Upon entering I was immediately struck by how stunning the place is. They really did a great job. It no longer has the funeral home vibe that Mamma Rosa's once had. There was ample staff on deck that were all welcoming, genuine and thoughtful. They seemed really interested in feedback and continuous improvement. While they have their licensing in place for adult beverages, their distribution channel is not yet pressurized so I settled for water. Comes in an artful carafe and empty glasses with no ice. For an appetizer my son and I shared an order of Cream Cheese Wontons. The wontons were very tasty and beautifully presented. Most of them did seem to be lacking any discernable amount of cream cheese however. I could have still eaten about three plates of them. For main dishes, my son ordered the Panang Curry and he enjoyed it although prefers the Pinto version which he considers the gold standard. I ordered the Krapao Ground Chicken which is not on the menu at Pinto and I've been wanting to try it. Made with stir fried ground chicken, garlic, chili and basil leaves over rice. Such a delicious dish that I would highly recommend. Most Thai restaurants use an arbitrary numerical scale of spice level when ordering. Usually 0-5 or 1-10 or something like that. Here it is simply mild, medium or spicy hot. Overall this is a real nice establishment with fantastic potential. The vibe is decidedly more intimate than Pinto, perfect for a date night. Nice music in the background too piped through a seemingly high quality sound system. I wish them all the best and great success! Will be returning soon. read more

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This place is so lowkey that it took me a while to give it a chance even though i'm so close to it but I finally went and it was amazing. This is my new go to thai spot. Everything i've had here has been great: pad thai, spicy noodle, pad see ewe, tom kha. Delicious. It can be on the pricier side but the lunch special is unbeatable!! I've only done take out so i'm not sure about the service, but the people i've interacted with have been nice. The ambiance is nice and cozy too. 10/10 i do recommend. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine is the best Thai food in Ramona. First, the staff are super friendly and welcoming. The service is always spot on. Second, the food is fantastic. My family and I have been to the restaurant several times and the food is always amazing. Third, the price is just right. My favorite plate so far is the Krapao Chicken Bowl. It's stir fried ground chicken with garlic, chili, and basil leaves and a fried egg. The plate is a little spicy, but it's so worth the burn. The spicy noodles, pad thai and garlic pepper chicken are all fantastic too. My wife also loved the thai chicken, which had a great flavor to it. The restaurant is right off of the 67 in Ramona, on 11th Street. There's always plenty of parking and the service is very fast. We're always eating within 15-20 minutes after being seated. The restaurant itself is very neat and feels intimate. Overall, I can't recommend La Basil enough. Please give them a try. You won't regret it... read more

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Ordered the chicken pad Thai for takeout and was $17. The smallest portion I've ever seen, and I love my pad Thai! The chicken was tough, dry, and zero flavor. Didn't even allow a spice level. read more

Everything was delicious. The wontons and chicken wings were crispy. The shrimp spring rolls, papaya salad, pad thai, and pineapple shrimp fried rice were flavorful. We like the decor and the friendly service. read more

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This Thai restaurant quickly became one of my favorites. The food is incredible, full of rich, well balanced flavors and made with so much care. The staff are truly kind, and the peaceful atmosphere makes it a place I always enjoy spending time in. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Fired banana with ice cream - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

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I've been waiting for them to open and was excited for a new Thai place in Ramona! I picked up Phad Thai with chicken to go. Didn't plan on writing a review but halfway through figured I better snap a pic and post one because this was really good phad thai! I got the hottest spicy "Thai spicy" and probably gonna pay for it in the morning but it was really good and every bit as spicy as she warned several times. I'll do it again tho. I look forward to dining in as it looked and sounded and felt so great inside when I picked up. I also wanted to post a review because it's disappointing to see write good reviews but only giving them 4 stars. People are unaware I guess but what a way to tank a new places Yelp score right as they are trying to get going SMH. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - More than halfway eaten Phad Thai with chicken extra spicy soooo good - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! The Pa Nang curry is to DIE FOR!!! Best curry this side of the world! Service is always top shelf, and the atmosphere in the restaurant makes you feel like you're on vacation!!! read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Pa Nang Curry, Chicken Satay, and my wife's custom order. - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

Excellent food Excellent service We will be back! Sorry I didn't take a pic when food was delivered!!! read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

Finally had the opportunity to eat in instead of takeout. Couldn't have been happier. I love what they've done with the place. Attractive setting, comfortable ambiance and subtle music. The food was amazing as always. Huge portions. Please give La Basil a try. I highly recommend it. read more

Wow, we found this in Ramona walking around while my wife's car was charging. I'm not going to waste my time or yours about ambiance and service. If you don't like a place, get up and go. But, most importantly was the food. I had the yellow curry and my wife the salmon parang. Both awesome. We also split a chicken lard sales. Awesome as well. read more

La Basil Thai Cuisine - Thai Near Me - Ramona, California

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I love this place. I think the people who left lesser reviews probably couldn't be satisfied anywhere they went... Anyway, the staff is friendly and service is quick. The food is great and everything I've ordered up to now has been great - Pad Thai, Pad Se Ew, Spring rolls, appetizers = yummy. The price is comparable to others on the market. I think the ambiance, food quality and staff make it worth it. I like that the music is chill - I come here to eat and converse with my friends and loved ones. read more

Wow! I can't believe this place is empty. The food was FANTASTIC! Great service and ambience. This place should be packed! Get in here Ramona!! read more

Amazing food great environment upgraded and excellent attentive service! We will be coming back for our new favorite Thai. read more

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Friendly and attentive service. We ordered the Sampler Appetizer which was really good. I had the Chicken Pad Thai and my wife had the Garlic Pepper Rice Bowl. Nice to have another option for dinner in Ramona. read more

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Amazing food and service. Enjoyed this hidden gem of Ramona with my family. Super impressed and grateful for this place. Wonderful place to take your family and friends for the perfect Thai meal. Very nice ambience here. The dessert is perfect. They also have Boba here. We are so satisfied with the food. It taste so good. Thank you so much for the food and service. Keep up the great work! read more

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I was very impressed by this place. I've been wanting to come here since they first opened a couple weeks ago. They have really done a great job refurbishing this place. (A pizza place before) The food was spectacular. Some of the best rice and spices I could ever ask for. The meat was very tender. Ridiculously tender. Also, I would have to add that they are very friendly. But the food is even friendlier ‍ read more

Lovely decor. Wait staff was friendly but more awkward than efficient. Our appetizer (sampler) had cold fried food. When we asked for a replacement, it came out the same. I suspect that most of the food is not made in the kitchen, as much as assembled. The men's room was half flooded. I hope they can improve all of these items. read more

Excellent food and service. I love the ambiance in La Basil. The food is fresh, healthy and the lunch was reasonably priced.

Wonderful dinner - prompt service, relaxing atmosphere and GREAT FOOD! Penang Curry was excellent as was the Spicy Thai Basil ... we will be back! read more

Enjoy a lovely Thai meal last evening , our first time there since moving to Ramona and the restaurant opening. The food was superb , the portions were perfect and the price was appropriately priced. The interior remodeling was very very nice with a comfortable feeling. We will return. read more

The restaurant is subdivided into small rooms of six tables or so which adds to the ambience of the place. The overall noise level was quiet which is unusual but a bonus in my reckoning. Our food was delivered amazingly fast and was hot and very tasty. We plan to go again. read more

I've gone twice this week because I'm obsessed with the pad Thai. I haven't even tried any other food lol. Service was great and the restaurant is so pretty and relaxing. Take out is super easy to do as well. 10/10 read more

The food was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend the restaurant to anyone looking for delicious Thai food. read more

Everything was good! The service, the atmosphere and the food was great! I took my daughter with me and she loves spicy food so she ordered the hottest they had a 10! She enjoyed it very much! She did say they should offer a spicier selection. It wasn't quite hot enough for her. I thought it was just right! read more

Their Thai food is the most authentic I have found in southern California. We will be eating there often