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    Sweet Basil

    3.2 (262 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    pad thai - absolutely no flavor whatsoever - A black plastic takeout container holds Pad Thai with bean sprouts, chopped vegetables, and a lime wedge on the side. The dish appears to include rice noodles, vegetables, and possibly tofu or chicken, with a garnish of bean sprouts and lime for flavor. The container is placed on a gray surface, suggesting a casual dining or takeout setting.
    Samantha W.

    EEEEEk. Should've done better research before ordering Pad Thai from this place. My roommate and I were craving Pad Thai, but what we received was sorely disappointing. The Pad Thai basically tasted like nothing, but had a random kick of spice. It tasted like the noodles had been soaking in water for hours and then given a little bit of powdered spice. It had no traces of the classic peanutty, tangy sauce you associate with Pad Thai. The only way it was tolerable was after we dumped a bunch of our own pasta sauce onto the noodles. The tofu also wasn't tofu.....it was beancurd?? It was such a strange experience. We also ordered some chicken wings with sweet and sour sauce. The wings were good. Giving it an extra star for the chicken wings. I honestly don't know why how they're getting Pad Thai wrong, especially since it's a staple dish of Thai cuisine.

    Drunken Noodle - A close-up of a plate featuring Pad See Ew, a Thai stir-fried noodle dish with wide rice noodles, vegetables such as carrots and green beans, and pieces of meat. The dish is garnished with a carved flower made from a vegetable and shredded carrots arranged decoratively on the side. Chopsticks are placed on the right side of the plate, and the background shows a blurred dining setting.
    aatiq T.

    new location , lovely small location , nice service, ordered tom yum soup , fried calamari and drunken noodles . food taste are not same old flavors. havent seen ever straight calamari, too much crispy . otherwise okay to taste. good presentation and service are friendly . ambience is perfect for winter times

    Thuong N.

    This place is awesome. The food are tasty. We ordered appetizer and it was delicious. They asked us how spicy we want our food. Most of the dishes are huge. Customer services are nice. I glad we found it and enjoy the brunch there. :) I really like the mango shrimp. Its delicious and look really good.

    Lemongrass Chicken
    Serina J.

    I literally had the photos from my food at Sweet Basil since August so this review is more than overdue. I had a taste for something different that day and for some reason trying Thai just came to mind. My taste buds said sweet yet spicy is what we want so I Yelped best Thai restaurants in Brooklyn and Sweet Basil was definitely on the list. The name caught my attention along with the good reviews of course. So, after viewing the broad menu they had posted I decided to get the mango chicken with Thai sticky rice and a spring roll. Hubby got the Lemongrass Chicken with jasmine rice. The Mango chicken was very good prepared fresh with sweet bell peppers, mango slices and spicy glazed chicken with a hint of fresh basil. Hubby's food was more sweet than spicy and had a lot of fresh basil taste. My first time trying Thai was good and I see myself going here again when in the area. I will try the Mongolian Chicken next time. Definitely a good spot for celebrations and small gatherings too.

    Mango Soy Protein + Brown Rice
    Cynthia G.

    If you're a vegan looking to eat at a Thai place without having to substitute this for that, come here. Their vegan menu is top notch. I ordered the Mango Soy Protein plate with brown rice and an ice cold Singha beer 10/10

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    I only went here for appetizers and it was pretty decent. The service was fast because it was pretty empty.

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    I have been ordering from this restaurant for years. The food is always tasty and the service is always great!

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    I do not have a picture, but I ate here today. Amazing food, quick service, beautiful ambience! I will visit again.

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    Food always hit if you want great Thai food please go get your bottle of wine and eat at Sweet Basil.

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    Food is good - it's fallen off a bit, since NYC is opening up. Just don't order from them via a delivery app.

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