Red Basil is our go to spot for Thai food in Rutherford. New owners/management have brought in authentic Thai food and menu selections. Pineapple Fried Rice and Royal Siam Duck Curry are our go to and they are both very tasty read more

Been living close to Red Basil for a while and have had it several times! Usually we opt for take out, but you can choose to dine in. The restaurant is small but decorated beautifully inside. We placed an order for pick up. My husband and I shared the chicken dumplings which came with a special soy sauce mixture that had some citrus in it. It was a pleasant surprise but made the dish taste very fresh. I wanted a 2nd order & now we know for next time to order two! We also both got noodles - my husband glass noodles with beef & they asked him what heat level he wanted between 0 & 5. I ordered the Basil noodles with chicken and a spicy garlic sauce and it was spicier than I anticipated but still delicious! Red Basil never disappoints! If you are in the area, I definitely recommend trying it out! read more

Red Basil - Basil Noodles - flat noodles with vegetables and chicken (you choose your protein) - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

One of the best Thai food spots around! The lunch menu offers great value, and the customer service is warm and attentive. The ambiance is cute and cozy--perfect for a relaxing meal. read more

Red Basil - Spicy Noodle - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

excellent service and the people here are great. they decorate very well too. however, i am still not completely sold on the dishes. i am sorry. i had tofu pineapple fried rice. they add tomatoes to theirs..very weird. i have never seen this before and doont understand why? barely any pineapple and the flavor was weak. portion was big, and i liked the tofu. mango sticky rice also needed help. the whole dish was cold versus room temp or hot. the mango was hard. there was barely any rice. the coconut cream on top wasnt sweet and didnt pair well with the dish. i was kind of disapointed in this. read more

Red Basil is fantastic! The Pad Basil with Crispy Fish was perfectly cooked and flavorful. Loved the Steamed Veggie Dumplings, Tom Yum Soup, and Pad Thai -- all fresh and well-balanced. The Curry Puffs were a great starter too. Friendly service and a cozy vibe -- definitely a go-to spot for great Thai food read more

Amazing lunch special $10.95 for an appetizer and entree! I got the grilled chicken satay which was very savory and delicious with the peanut sauce, and for the first time tried a spicy Pad See Ew - I was offered a 0-5 spice level and chose 1: just a hint of spice, making it slightly different from the usual sweet and savory Pad See Ew. read more

Red Basil - Grilled Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Great Thai food. We enjoy ordering from here and have had a good experience each time. We really enjoy the fried rice and dumplings most.

Went today and discovered the place had changed hands. We liked it very much before but loved it today. Everything was expertly spiced, very fresh and delicious. Looking forward to the next time! read more

Serving was small, barely any rice. Had a weird aftertaste like too much cumin or something. Server struggled to understand me. I asked for soda and had to try three times. read more

Ordered take out for 4 adults +1 child including appetizers and noodle dishes with add in protein and vegetables. Very easy online ordering and our order was hot, tasty and correct. Definitely an ADD to our take out routine! read more

Saw the Thai style appetizers so had high hopes. Definitely not Thai at all. Papaya salad - lacking spices/peppers for the Thai flavor, no citris flavor, did not pound the green papayas at all. Kind of just tastes like they just mixed some green papaya, carrots, peanuts and green beans in a sauce. Pad Thai - tastes like plain stir fry noodles, bland. Chicken was cooked at least. Scallion pancake - more a soft chewy consistency in the middle which was interesting. With a side of a sweet teriyaki sauce. read more

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Delivery Order - Ordering from here for the 1st time and not a great experience. Food was hot and delivery was quick but that's the only high point. For ~$15 each for the Basil Fried Rice and Pad Thai Noodles, I was expecting more. Quantity and Quality was just okay and definitely could have been better for the price. Fried Rice was a little try and not much flavor. Pad Thai had something like crystals (I am assuming either Brown Sugar or something that was a part of recipe that didn't dissolve well) which kept bothering me while eating. They offer $8 worth of Spring Rolls for orders over $30 but it was just 2 pieces. $8 for 2 spring rolls is too steep. Sweet Roti at $7 was a joke. You buy a can of condensed milk and some ready-made Roti from any Indian Store and get twice as much done at home for the same price and taste. Wouldn't recommend, at least for Delivery. read more

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Had an order of Tom Yum Soup to go and a few other dishes. First of all the food is wildly average. Its a 5 on the scale of flavor and literally not good or bad. Just middle of the Road Thai. The issue I had was just how unfriendly everyone is and how impersonal tue staff is. On phone I felt like they wanted no part of my order and in person the staff was just so cold overall. I will not be returning. read more

Such a great local Thai spot. Good ambiance, kind staff, good food, affordable prices

3.5 Stars. We ordered delivery via door dash at work. The food was delivered well packaged, fresh and hot. You get a filling portion, but it's pretty expensive for the minimal chicken you get. Normally I like to get the option of spice level, but my dish came with hot sauce packets, so I made it work. Overall we'll definitely keep red basil on our rotation when ordering. read more

Red Basil - Pad Pad-See-Ew w/chicken - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

I order take out from here often and it's consistently good. I have tried soups, curries and appetizers and I am never disappointed.

I'm embarrassed to admit that after a decade-and-change from my original review... myself and the Mrs. have never really deviated from our go-to meal - spicy (drunken) noodles with tofu, no egg. It's my kids that have bounced around the menu to try different items (most recently Khao Mun Gai which got good reviews until one kid attempted to eat three slices of raw jalapeno at once - seeds and all - and it wasn't pretty). Sure, I've tried their scallion pancakes (so good, but much better when you eat them there and not as a take-out dish). And they've discontinued those complimentary scrumptious crisp banana rolls with every order. (Boo!) But it's all about that spicy noodle dish. Yeah, the portion size has shrunk over the years while the price has ticked up. But it's just a killer dish that's perfectly balanced and my litmus test when judging other Thai restaurants I've been to. Staff - always friendly. Metered street parking (thankfully located on a side street a bit away from the congested madness of Park Avenue). (I promise by the time 2033 rolls around and I'm revising this review once again - I'll have other dishes to report on.) "Mai phet, mai arroy!" read more

Every time I fly into Peterborough, I make it a point to go to Red Basil. Very friendly staff and the food is always very good. I always try to take my copilot with me to introduce them. read more

I recently dined at Red Basil in Rutherford, NJ, and I must say they have good service compared to most Asian restaurants around here. The staff is friendly and always greets you with a smile as they serve and greet guests. We came on a quiet Sunday afternoon, and we were the only customers in the restaurant. However, I noticed that Red Basil is filled with customers during lunchtime on regular weekdays. For my meal, I chose one of their lunch specials. I started with the Grilled Chicken Satay as my appetizer and selected the Spicy Noodle with Chicken as my entrée. While I wouldn't say the satay peanut sauce was the absolute best I've ever had, I must give them credit for the generous portion of chicken on the skewers. They certainly don't skimp on the chicken when it comes to their satay. Having grown up and spent most of my life in Malaysia, I used to visit Thailand for vacations a few times every year. Trying their Spicy Noodles with Chicken definitely felt like a taste of the noodles I had from one of the aunties selling fried Thai noodles on the street. I usually had to add soy sauce whenever I ordered fried noodles from most Asian restaurants around NJ, but it was exceptional at this one. The spice and salt were on point--not too much, just perfect. I would definitely return for the lunch specials with the same entrée, but I will try a different appetizer. read more

Red Basil - Grilled Chicken Satay - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

I was in the Rutherford area and had a taste for Thai. I did a quick web search and came across Red Basil. I decided to give them a try. The virtual menu says you can get a free dish when you order online so I decided to go that route. I ordered shrimp pad Thai, calamari and a can of sprite. It came up to $31.80. I didn't see option for a free dish but there were some coupons like free ice cream if you spend $20 or free spring roll if you spend $30. I didn't use those coupons. When I went to pick up the food the restaurant was clean and there was a sign to ring bell to pick up food. The server came as soon as I rang the bell, confirmed my order and gave it to me. The food was packaged well, utensils provided and a straw for my beverage. The calamari was a disappointment. There was so much breading it looked like a chicken nugget and not fried calamari. Biting in to it the calamari was rubbery and the only thing helping the flavor was the dipping sauce. I will say the side of sweet chili sauce it came with was pretty good. The shrimp pad Thai was delicious. The right amount of egg, peanuts, carrots, bean sprouts and rice noodle. They make you pay an extra $2 if you select shrimp and for the large bowl of pad Thai there were only six pieces of shrimp in my entire dish. Given the medium size of the shrimp I felt more pieces should have been added. I would return but I would order a different appetizer and I would double up on the protein. Hope this review was helpful to you. read more

Red Basil - Calamari - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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This place is amazing been coming for years !!! me and my husband love it here. We are like Family now. I would definitely recommend his place to anyone. Give it a try. It's the best Thai place in north New Jersey hands-down read more

The ambiance and service was great! It's a smaller restaurant and I enjoyed the personal touch. I'd called for a reservation and they had the table set and ready to go as we walked in. The food was really flavorful (they made sure to ask spice level for every dish and verify it before they put in the order). We had vegetarians in the party and they can use tamarind sauce instead of fish sauce and remove eggs from the dishes (and I was impressed by how extensive their vegetarian menu items were). read more

Red Basil - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

Every time I come in, it's always amazing. I love it here The food is the best Thai I can always feel like family when I come here read more

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First of all, the service was the best for any Asian restaurant I've been to. Our waitress was attentive, and constantly coming back and giving us extra time as we had multiple guests and some coming in later. The dining area is pretty small, it was only us and another couple, but I can see this place getting busy during lunch time. The food was exceptional. The chicken pad see ew was amazing, chicken cooked perfectly, good amount of noodles to vegetables. Our table definitely enjoyed our dining experience. read more

Red Basil - Pad Pad-See-Ew - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

The multi-colored neon "Original Thai Food" sign in the window attracted us to Red Basil in Rutherford and its tasty Thai cuisine like moths to a flame. Red Basil, just off Park Avenue and steps from the train station, offers freshly prepared, tasty, and reasonably-priced Thai food in a cozy, casual ambiance. We stopped in to Red Basil for dinner on a recent Saturday night while we were in the area visiting a nearby microbrewery. We didn't have reservations, but the hostess and server was able to seat us right away. The restaurant only has eight or ten tables, so I'd suggest making reservations if it's not a spontaneous decision to drop in for a meal. My dining companion and I split a Tofu Tod appetizer, which was a slightly dryer than I prefer but still tasty. I opted for the Drunken Noodles (or, Pad Kee Mao) with tofu ($14), soft flat rice noodles sautéed in spicy garlic soy sauce served with egg and fresh basil. My dining companion went with the Pad Basil with shrimp ($17), a more traditional entree comprised of sautéed shrimp fresh basil, chili, string bean, garlic, and bell pepper served with a side of white rice. Both dishes were tasty, although we both thought they should have been a little spicier even though they were ordered "medium spicy". I did notice the hostess/server seemed a little impatient with some of the other customers but I acknowledge it can be difficult for one person to handle all of the tables even in a small restaurant like Red Basil. Also, the restaurant, like many others, has added a 3% surcharge for using credit cards to pay for your meal. I understand operating costs have gone up, but it always seems a little tacky to me when restaurants establish this policy rather than just increasing the menu prices. What's next? A surcharge for eating in the restaurant because utility costs have gone up? Pro Tip: Red Basil doesn't have a private parking lot, but there is plenty of on-street. Bring change for the meters before 8pm. read more

Red Basil - Spicy Noodles (Drunken) with Tofu - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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I ordered the Red Curry with Chicken, but it doesn't taste authentic to me. There was no spice at all, and the pieces of chicken were cut super slim for the price. Inflation or not, I am not sure how these guys stay open. Shrimp roll order was just two slim rolls cut diagonally for four pieces total. The Asian waitress was very adamant in taking my order quickly, so she can close on time. Therefore, you will feel rushed if you come dine near closing hours. Two stars is being too nice. Nice neon sign. Overpriced. If you want real Thai food, go to Topaz Thai. read more

Red Basil - Red Curry with not much chicken - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

I'll start by saying that my choices weren't exactly adventurous. I was in a simple mood and that's what I received. Chicken Wings were small but crunchy and tasty. Standard Thai chili sauce on the side. Spicy Basil Fried Rice with Chicken was good, plenty of heat but no trace of the advertised carrots or eggs. Also got a Healthy Soup which consisted of glass noodles, clear broth and big chunks of chicken and veggies, should've got a large. I'll definitely give Red Basil another shot. I'll be ordering strictly Thai dishes, leaving the Chinese food to the Chinese restaurants. read more

The food was great, Service was great, Food is definitely made with love. And all you need is love. Especially on those lonely nights... read more

The food is amazing, not super heavy on the stomach and portions are great. Service when ordering takeout is quick, staff is attentive and friendly. The restaurant decor is beautiful and the ambiance is great. Hands down my favourite Thai restaurant to get food from. read more

Went for lunch with my friend and I have to say it was delishhhhhh. I had the vegetable fried rice and the spring rolls and they were so fresh, so hot, and so tasty. Will definitely be returning soon. read more

This place is great. Between the prices and the quality of food, this is a must stop place when in Rutherford. Food is authentic in flavor, attentive service and noodles to die for. Nothing in the menu has even been subpar. The ambiance need a little sprucing up as well as the menu but who cares when the food speaks for itself. read more

This is a family owned business that I love to support! The food is fantastic! The spicy drunken noodles and the spicy basil noodles are fantastic! They have a nice little kick with tons of flavor! They're always so friendly with both their delivery and pick up service. The inside is beautiful! I love the decor. read more

Red Basil is still 5 stars, years after my initial review. The restaurant itself is gorgeous, nice seating and a great ambience. Workers are always friendly. Parking is easy, it's located right off Park Ave. What sells me with RB is their lunch specials. For ten bucks you get a ton of fresh and delicious food. My go-to's are the tofu pad Thai or the lemongrass chicken. The tofu pad Thai is flavorful and fresh, served with your choice of appetizer. The lemongrass chicken is tasty and served with some delicious sticky rice. The papaya salad here is to die for! It's my favorite, I could literally eat it everyday. Lunch portions are awesome but this place is fantastic for dinner too. Perfect date night spot. It's BYOB as well! read more

Red Basil - Tofu pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

So me and my wife searched the find me gluten free app because she has Celiac disease and can not consume gluten or anything cross contaminated. The service was great but after eating our meal we were assured was gluten free and not around any cross contaminated items we returned to our hotel and now my wife has vomited 2-3x and is ill which means something contained gluten or was contaminated. Wish I could give this place a higher rating but this eating is based off my wife at this point. read more

Overall, the food is decent. It's not the best Thai, but not the worst. Service could be better since really there was one waitress. The place wasn't packed but they kill it on take-out so they are busy, so service is a very slow. read more

Red Basil - Pad Thai with crispy pork - Thai Near Me - Rutherford, New Jersey

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Tried their lunch specials. Super nice options for lunch bc you get to pick what app you want which can even be a drink option like a Thai tea! I tried the ginger pad and paid extra for the crispy duck - the duck was sooo tender and the ginger flavoring was not too much but perfect. Loads of veggies and duck! Tried the chicken sauté with the peanut sauce which was great too. I'll definitely try this place again! read more

Delicious. Ordered for delivery. Green curry with vegan duck. YUM! Perfect spice - like perfect. My mouth is burning but I'm not crying haha. DELICIOUS!!!! read more

We ordered take out through Doordash and we were truly impressed by the speed of delivery ! Overall the food was great! We ordered pad thai, pad-see-ew, and spicy noodles (drunken). We devoured the pad Thai and pad-see-ew, gone in less than 10 minutes. Haha! The drunken noodles definitely needed more sauce, my friend was content but did not finish it. Even though the food was great something was missing in my opinion. I definitely want to give it another try before giving it 5 stars. I wish they had given us more spicy red sauce and chopsticks. read more

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This is my go-to Covid takeout place and I absolutely love them. The food is really good and their lunch special prices at $10 are an excellent value. Dinner portions can be two meals if you grab an appetizer and aren't starving. And though I love them, I have had a couple soup noodle dishes that didn't jive. But the wonderful lady working gave me a free dish the next time to make up for it. How can you not appreciate that?! Pro tips: - I always do pick up as I just dont trust any food delivery service. That way, the food is always hot! - Order directly on their website. It saves them platform fees and you get slightly cheaper prices! - Their "spicy" can be spicy so ask for medium and use the hot chili they give you on the side to fix it if needed. read more

Awful. Just awful food. Had the shrimp fresh roll...it was lettuce and I believe 1 shrimp sliced into 4 pieces. The lettuce tasted old. Where was the grated carrot and grated red cabbage and, most of all, where was the basil? I'm used to it coming that way...just old lettuce and one shrimp was gross. Had the healthy soup - tasted watered down. If there were 5 strands of glass noodle in the bowl, that was it. Had the pineapple rice with chicken. Tasted old and stale. I will NEVER go there again. One time before during Covid we ordered takeout - it was bad then - I should have remember that. Also, the restaurant smelled odd. Don't waste your time. read more