I love this place! We thought we had a good bead on sushi in the NKY area, but some friends put this place on our radar and we are super glad they did. The sushi from Sweet Basil is top notch - it is pricey, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommend the Master Dragon Roll, and my favorite, the Hawaiian Roll. They also have great Thai food as well, especially the Massaman curry, which is some of the best I have had anywhere. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and the place has low-key decor and a laid-back vibe. On the whole, one of the better sushi places on our list - try it for yourself and see! read more

Sweet Basil - Smoky Roll, Master Dragon Roll, and Hawaiian Roll - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

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Easy to find with generous parking, we are off to a good start. Came in fairly early for dinner on a Wednesday and was seated right away. As we were served the restaurant filled up quickly! Our server was kind, fast and efficient. The selections were really good and the food was so good with lots of gluten free and vegan options. Prices were good as well. The restaurant itself is comfortable, well appointed and simply very nice. I will be back. read more

Sweet Basil - Tofu pad Thai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

Food was delicious, service is great,. No complaints. This restaurant has never disappointed us. We live it.

Food is fresh and flavorful, we usually get caryout and allow extra time if it's sushi. All of their noodle dishes are so good.

Very impressive. We arrived early was let in kindly with water while things were getting ready for the dinner crowd. We ordered Spring Rolls, Chicken Coconut Soup and Massaman Curry. Everything was excellent. So so good. One thing to add the whole place seemed very clean. The bathroom was spotless. I think that says a lot about a restaurant. Give them a try. It's better now than it ever was before. Very impressive. read more

Sweet Basil - Chicken Coconut Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

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My first visit here will not be my last! It is tucked away with easy parking and friendly service. I had Pad Kee Mao (drunken Noodles) with chicken and our server was helpful as we all decided what spice level to order. My meal was delicious and I loved the presentation. It wasn't too crowded at dinner time and next time I'm visiting family in NKY I'll recommend we all go again! read more

Sweet Basil - Pad Kee Mao (drunken Noodles) with chicken - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

I was expecting for the food to be awesome but was totally wrong. I ordered the panang chicken curry and it was terrible. The chicken they used was absolutely disgusting. You can tell they buy an extremely cheap low quality product in bulk in order to profit them selves even more. The chicken was extremely rubbery and had a god awful taste to it. It's ashamed that a place like this will choose to buy a low quality meat product just to make a few more dollars. read more

We went to this place for dinner with our work team on a weeknight. The food was good, I got red curry with tofu and veggies. This one of the good red curries I've eaten in a while. My team mates got a boat of sushi and they seemed to enjoy it. Service was helpful. Our server made recommendations for the size of sushi boat and the spice level we should get. I really appreciate it when servers take interest in the guest's dining experience and make recommendations. The place was decorated like a normal Thai restaurant. Parking was plenty outside of the restaurant. Good place all in all. I'll go again. read more

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Ordered Thai vegetablefried rice to go. It was delicious And the experience was efficient. I called them on the phone and explained what I was looking for. I got exactly what I was looking for. I will definitely be back and look forward to the next experience. Highly recommend. read more

Sweet Basil - Front of building - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

Went here for lunch on a rainy day and I ordered the miso soup to warm me up. I also got the veggie Pad Thai and my wallet and I were very happy They have a big lunch menu and dinner menu and their sushi selections are vast. You can watch them make your sushi. I will definitely be back and try something new read more

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I will preface this by saying that I get take out from this place for lunch on about a weekly basis, but have not yet dined in. I have tried about half a dozen menu items, mainly noodle, rice and stir fry dishes. I have several favorites and will continue to explore other options. That said, I'm a big fan. The food is absolutely top notch -- fresh, hot and delicious. The staff are always friendly and the prices are reasonable for the quality. I plan to keep coming back regularly. read more

Been a long time customer of Sweet Basil starting out out their original location across the street. They always have consistent fresh delicious sushi. Paired with an ice cold Saparo makes the perfect dining experience. If your wanting better than the average sushi in Cincinnati, Sweet Basil is a place to try. read more

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We stopped in here one night after flying back from vacation. They were close to closing to I know that sucks for them but we were so grateful they seated us anyway. It's been a long, tiring flight and we were super hungry. There were four of us in our party. Our server was amazing and funny! The food was absolutely fantastic. Everyone in my party thought it was great. We ate quickly so they could shut down. No one complained or was rude. As a matter of fact, it was just the opposite. Thank you for your generosity and a delicious meal! read more

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Had to check out the standard Chicken Pad Thai on a recent visit and glad to say it was top notch. Came in with a group of six on a Sunday afternoon and we were promptly seated at a spacious centrally located table. Our server was congenial, attentive, and timely. Their includes the standard Thai fare as well as a sushi bar and an assortment of cocktails, wine, and beer. Definitely would return if I'm in Northern Kentucky. read more

Very courteous staff, fast getting food, and it was delicious. We got Pad Thai, broccoli fried rice w chicken and best eel and rainbow sushi Nice place family friendly and cozy seating. Returned recently and was not disappointed still tasty. Chicken w Thai Basil Sauce, tuna nigiri, scallop Nigiri and kra pow gai read more

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Arrived at 2:14 and was denied seating because "we close at 2:30". How about you close at 2 then and save ppl trouble?

We frequent this restaurant so we know the food is always beautifully presented and delicious, but tonight we were extremely pleased with our waiter, Max. He was fun, knowledgeable, and accommodating while being patient and affable. Thanks, Max you made my birthday dinner with my family even more enjoyable! read more

After a horrid experience at Miyako Steakhouse across the street (please see my other review) we left and came to Sweet Basil Thai. We were seated immediately and had a wonderful date night dinner allowing us to forget about the other place. The salmon Roll appetizer was excellent, and our Pad Thai was tasty. Thanks for taking an almost ruined evening and turning it around for us. If you are out for dinner in Crescent Springs please stay clear of Miyakos Steakhouse and give your business to Sweet Basil. You will not be disappointed. read more

Really disappointing experience! The Pad Thai we ordered was good but the red curry was watery and flavorless, and two of our soups were also REALLY lacking in flavor which is an odd thing to write about Thai food. -- This was the first time we had to ask for salt and pepper in a Thai restaurant. We also ordered our dishes spicy (7 out of 10) but they weren't spicy at all. The Jalapeños in the one dish were also not fresh (like one would expect in an authentic Thai dish) but canned. And the peas and beans in our soup and curry were also not fresh but previously frozen. We were so excited to go out for Thai food and we all really wanted to like the food -- but this was honestly the most disappointing meal I had in a years. Maybe this is a better place to go to for Shushi but we will not be back. read more

We ordered the crab puffs as an appetizer and waited quite a while for them and when they finally arrived, they were cold. We didn't send them back but should have. Our meals were okay but nothing special. Would probably not visit this restaurant again. read more

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He another great meal at Sweet Basil. We had the Pad Thai with veggies and Cashew Tofu. Great flavor and good service too. We shared the spring roll as an appetizer. Nice me hot and tasty. read more

Best Thai spot in the whole state of Ohio (in my opinion). I'm a little annoyed that I didn't get a photo but I'll be sure to get one next time. Our server was super friendly and the establishment in general was clean and looked really nice as well. We got the yellow curry with tofu, amazing. So creamy, full of flavor, and also a great vegan option. We also got the cashew nut entree which was SO good. They perfected the tofu which was important to me because I don't like tofu to be too soft in those kinds of meals. The price was right and I will definitely be coming back :) read more

It's been a long long time since i've gone to a restaurant where every factor deserves 5 stars but this place was incredible. The food (edamame, ginger salad, basil thai fried rice, and ginger garlic chicken and broccoli) was absolutely delicious and perfectly sized portions. Our waitress was so sweet and smiley, and it's happy hour everyday from 3-6, not just the weekdays like most places. So, our miller lites we're literally $1.99. You can't beat it, will absolutely recommend this place to everyone and anyone! read more

Sweet Basil - ginger garlic chicken and broccoli - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

I am very thankful to find this place here in the south! Kentucky. I'm quite surprised when I visited this place. Right at the entrance, I was greeted with courtesy. The entrees that I ordered were cooked just right. The chicken was tendered and juicy! and OMG the pineapple fried rice.....I could've give the chef a big kiss! Lol. For appetizer: I highly recommend their chicken satay and puff crab. read more

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My favorite food is Thai food and this is the first time I have left a Thai restaurant where the food was flavorless. On top of that. I got a spice level of 7 out of 10 and it was still one of the most boring meals I've ever had. My boyfriend had drunken noodles that was basically noodle mush. The staff acted like we didn't exist when we needed anything. I also had to ask for salt for my curry, but there was no saving that chicken broth that is deceptively named red curry. Will not be back. It was a waste of money. read more

Sweet Basil - Pad Kee Mao - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

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I am definitely a fan of this place. We were greeted promptly, and taken right to a table. The server was genuinely nice and walked us through the different spice levels. The sushi was spot on- so good! We ordered the duck, and found it to be just a bit dry for our liking. Did not like the fish cakes- very rubbery. Enjoyed the chicken satay very much! Will definitely go back, just for the service and sushi alone. read more

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Very courteous staff, fast getting food, and it was delicious. We got Pad Thai, broccoli fried rice w chicken and best eel and rainbow sushi Nice place family friendly and cozy seating. read more

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The food and service were very good. The ambiance also was very nice for a date or just enjoying the environment. I'll be back again

We had a great time for free comic book day and got the opportunity to go eat here at sweet basil after with friends. We had a great waiter who had a great sense of humor named Max but we called him Tall Nervousman, only because a nobody caught his name when he first came up to the table! He really played into all the annoying things that we were doing and seem to enjoy having us as his table! The food was delicious, all of us got to sample different types of things from sushi to pad thai to teriyaki chicken, spring rolls, fried eggrolls and soups. If it weren't for the fact that it's in Covington we probably would come here more often I'm glad our friends that live there were able to show us this awesome restaurant! It's got a great atmosphere and ample parking. I would definitely recommend this to anybody that likes to try new Asian fusion types of restaurants! I hope we get the opportunity to come back! read more

Ordered two dishes each with a five out of ten spice level. One had no spice and the other was so hot anyone who finished it should have had their picture posted on the Sweet Basil Wall of Champions. Seriously, there were more chili flakes than grains of rice in the pineapple fried rice. When the server asked why we weren't eating the fried rice we said it was due to the obscene heat level and that the other dish had no detectable spiciness. The server laughed and said you can't compare one dish to another for heat level and walked away. The pho was inedible, as previous reviews have mentioned, due to all ingredients being added in the kitchen and sitting to steep until they get around to bringing it to your table. No customization... just an overpowering amount of basil. On an arbitrary scale of one to ten for hotness this place ranks an F. read more

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We eat there several times a year. Entrees are always great, lots of options and never disappointed - servers are friendly and helpful with suggestions. Sushi rolls are delicious. Great location. read more

It's extremely difficult for me to give a bad rating to a Thai and sushi joint. Sweet Basil would not place in my top favorites but it's a nice little spot. I am forever on the hunt for my go-to sushi station. Service was timely and friendly. Food was tasty but I will warn that the Volcano roll is a tad watery compared to other restaurants. Overall, it was a great visit but more than likely won't return unless I'm in the area. read more

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DISGUSTING. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!! i mean the food wasn't made with love.. paying $20+ for a plate that's not made with love is ridiculous if you ask me. id give them negative stars if i could. no flavor whatsoever, the smell was good but the food was NOT EDIBLE. i ordered massamun curry, I've never had a curry with pineapples in it for one. for two taste so bland. i don't believe this food is authentic, whatever those people are doing in the kitchen AINT IT!! would never recommend to anyone. read more

Went here a while ago and the place was pretty good! The staff was my favorite part we had the sweetest waitress. The food overall was good but not the best I have ever had. I would definitely try it again! read more

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Great service. The red curry was ok. Highly recommend the pad sa eew and fish cakes. Finish the dinner with sticky rice and mango. read more

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I had Vegetable Pad Thai for lunch. I snorted it down! The flavor was very good and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. One note for you seeking spicy food, I had it spiced to 10 and it barely registered on my tongue. I would definitely eat hear again. read more

Sweet Basil - Vegetable Pad Thai - Sushi Bars Near Me - Crescent Springs, Kentucky

Everything was very flavorful. The server was very helpful and really appreciated her fun attitude to our novice questions. read more

Food sure isn't what it use to be however prices have gone up ridiculously-no wonder we were the only customers there-Massaman Curry

Excellent food, great service, and a good value. What's not to like. I had the Kra Pao Gai and my wife had Panang Gai. The only downside is that it isn't closer to our house! read more

Always a pleasure dining here! I have never in all of the years they have been open had a bad experience! The food is always fresh and delicious and the service is top notch! I usually start out simple with the edamame and a glass of wine... The sushi is excellent and super fresh! I typically end my meal with the green tea ice cream! I love the fact that I can enjoy a nice non over bearing meal here. The flavors are so light and simple, enough to put a smile on my face. I never leave hungry but I never feel sickly ( have to unbutton my pants) full! read more

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