Nice place,friendly owner, quick service, great flavors. The table water and ice was also filtered, which is a plus in Arizona! I had the chicken pad Thai and my wife had the yellow curry. Both were delicious. Love it. We'll definitely be back. read more

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My absolute favorite! I love this place. Love the food. My favorite it the yellow curry. All the appetizers are good. There really is not anything bad on the menu. Cute little spot, good value. read more

Pretty bad lunch delivery. Ordered two different kind of entrees- garlic and signature but they just sent same entree - all the food was very taste less and stale food . Very very poor service read more

Thai Basil - Ahwatukee - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Placed my order over the phone. I was about 10 mins away from there location. By the time I drove there my food was ready to be picked up. Food was delicious. I would recommend the Pad Thai and the Fried Rice. I also order the Thai Ice coffee which is my favorite. read more

I love Thai basil! But this location is gross! First, the interior is soo old and disgusting. The interior ceiling panels have water damage all over them, brown and discolored. The walls are covered in dust and food spots. The tables were sticky and nasty. It was hot and humid inside. No, no, and NO. OK, now on to the food. I ordered a noodle and beef dish. It was the absolute toughest, driest meat I've ever had. Completely 100% inedible. I had forgotten why I hardly ever order meat at Thai restaurants... now I remember. The noodles were slathered in sweet oyster soy sauce, lacking in any real flavor. It was too sweet. I found about 3 pieces of vegetables, the rest was noodles and tough meat... very greasy too. I can't imagine how this is a Thai Basil. It's nothing like the 2 locations in Tempe! The review score here tells the truth... 3.5 stars overall is a BAD sign on yelp. Lol. Because most yelpers rate all restaurants 2 stars higher than they really are. It's just yelp culture, I guess. The good news is that the waitress who called herself "FA" was very nice, friendly, and personable. So I would rate the service very high. I was very happy with her attitude. But, the food and cleanliness very poor. Too bad. read more

I absolutely love this place. I am a Thai food lover and am very picky about expecting quality flavor. They do not disappoint. I usually get the Tom Kha Gai with chicken and a side of rice, or the Yellow Curry with chicken. To say that it's good or great would be an understatement. It's decadent and perfect. The service is also always top notch. The staff is kind, considerate and attentive. The negative reviews on Yelp are ridiculous. Yes, their furniture and decor have clearly been there for a long time, but for me, it adds to it's authenticity and charm. I don't require modern expensive decor to enjoy excellent food and service. Their pricing is also excellent and more than fair considering the quality of their food. So consider this before writing a negative review about the decor: some humble businesses put their profits back into the quality of their service staff and food. Which to me, is far more important that decor that may be out dated. Again, this place is excellent and I come back frequently because no one has the flavors in town that Thai Basil does. read more

This place gives off a very "local" feel. The owner is always there to greet you, and he's very friendly. The place is decorated with cultural decorations and has a TV which plays Thai channels. Their menu features a wide variety of dishes and they always have specials going on (which are displayed on a sign). My favorite dishes are their curry ones. Their portions are pretty large, and I don't have a particularly big appetite, which means there's usually enough for a small meal the next day, which is great! My favorite dish is the Curry Noodles, which features clear noodles in a coconut curry sauce. The sauce is very fragrant and savory, and the dish is always garnished well. There are usually crispy fried noodles on top which taste great when they're dipped in the sauce. I'd strongly encourage people to try this place and support the local business! read more

Ate here again a few months ago after there was new ownership and the food was not good,....I don't mean it was okay, it was actually not good. Could it have been because there was a new ownership and some changes in the kitchen and food that wasn't quite worked out? Maybe. I probably should have said something, but I didn't, just let it go figuring it might be a fluke and we would try it again in the future. But, I haven't been back. Tonight we tried to use Amazon food delivery and after we placed the order we received a cancellation notice that the restaurant didn't respond. We "might" try this place again in the future, but not rushing to do so. read more

Dropped in here for lunch and the food was amazing. The water was delicious (everyone knows Phoenix tap water tastes like a swimming pool) and the person running the front was the BEST. Found this place by accident but will definitely make the trip out here again. read more

AMAZING food each & every time!!!!! My absolute #1 go to!!!!! Always reads my comments on my order & food made perfectly. Thank you!!!!!

I don't understand the people who have caused the rating of this place to be so low. I am not a Thai person, but I know delicious food when I put it in my mouth, and this place is great. First the atmosphere: This is a fairly small place with a warm, pleasant feeling. It's usually not crowded, so it's not a bad place to go to have a little dinner conversation, and maybe get a little bit romantic. Maybe move in close with your lover and get some kisses in before you order those spicy dishes. The food is great. Fantastic flavor, good spice (I order 'medium' which is just enough to make me keep reaching for my drink), and reasonable sized portions. A hungry person can go away fed but not bloated, and someone with a little appetite can have a little to take home! I pretty consistently order the Beef Drunken Noodles (without onion, because I am a lover and have to keep that fresh breath) which have incredible flavor, and are a dish which I haven't been able to find at a lot of other Thai restaurants. I definitely recommend it, and if you don't like it then you probably don't know what good food tastes like! read more

I was a bit hesitant to try this place because of the current rating but actually, after my experience, I think it should have a little more credit. Came here for lunch with my dad and I ordered the green curry. It said it had eggplant in it which I love, but there were only two pieces of eggplant in it. My dad even commented that they don't give enough meat. He ordered the red curry. While that is so, I found the food to taste good and the server was very attentive. There were also a good amount of people there having lunch. read more

Thai Basil - Ahwatukee - Green curry - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

So I've been craving Thai food. This place is fairly close to me, I decided to try the Red Curry with Tofu , my daughter had the Chicken Noodle with beef. (see pics) The sauce part was perfect, spicy and slightly sweet of coconut, BUT the tofu was spongy and tough and the bamboo shoots were awful and tasted like bleach? The egg-roll was my favorite part that spicy sweet sauce they serve it with is so damn good! Val really liked her dish, I'm not fan of beef but I tried a noodle and it had really good flavor. The glasses were really clean and the water tasted filtered. Generous portions and affordable prices. OK place, but I probably wont go back seeing as I didn't like their Tofu and that would be my filling of choice. read more

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I walked into this cute family owned thai spot my family's always telling me to try last night and I was greeted by a very sweet man, I'm assuming the owner. I got the beef pad thai medium spicy to go for $15+ and it was the absolute best pad thai I've ever had ! I wish they gave you fresh bean sprouts and green onions and more lime but luckily I had all of that at home. You can really taste the authenticity and love they put into their food. Will be ordering again soon ! read more

Hands down the best Thai food I have had! We ordered way more that what we should have because we wanted to try a little of everything! You can choose and protein for most of the dishes so there is almost an endless combination of foodsThe inside of the restaurant is adorable and very homey! The owner and family were very friendly and welcoming. We will be back to try more! read more

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The food was absolutely amazing. I came in around 2:30pm so there was not a wait. The hostess was very kind and made sure to check-in with me every now and then. I did think the food was a bit oily, but i still enjoyed it. This is a small location but for that reason, it felt a bit 'homey'. I tried the spicy chicken noodles, it came out steaming and fresh. read more

I grew up in Ahwatukee and have been eating here for over a decade! Whether ownership has changed or not, the food has always been delicious and the best Thai food in the area. Our staple items are a curry (red and yellow are our favs), the orange chicken (better than Panda!), and the Siamese fried rice. I also LOOVE their Thai iced tea and my bf loves their Thai iced coffee. **If you order take out from a third party site, make sure you order from THIS Thai Basil. There is another similar Thai Basil down Chandler Rd but is slightly different. read more

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We have eaten here a few times since moving and we love it. All the food has been great and I hear the same from others we talk to.

I ordered Thai Fried rice and red curry with shrimp. I got the spicy fried rice instead. I dislike this rice because the dish does not have enough rice and too many pieces of huge broccoli and carrots and other vegetables. The so called shrimp red curry only had 3 pieces of shrimp, lots of liquid and again huge pieces of vegetables. read more

Excellent service Food is great and authentic Best thai near me... Ill post the menu too! read more

I usually get great for however, this time the soup was bland, and the beef salad was soggy .

We have been to the location in Tempe and really liked it but the food here was just okay. We had the pineapple fried rice, peanut curry and their Thai Basil special. None of the food was spicy as we requested "Thai spicy" so that was a disappointment. The peanut curry tasted quite different from the same dish we had at the Tempe location. The service was very friendly and the food was brought out quickly. I wish they would have refilled our waters more frequently. read more

We love Thai Basil. They are always very welcoming and serve delicious food. It's a family favorite!

I have read great reviews about this place however I decided to try Thai Basil for the first time and was extremely disappointed. I ordered the Red Curry. The flavor itself was great however my rice was so over cooked it almost had a mashed potato like texture. The vegetables in my curry were pretty much mush. We also ordered the Satay and the chicken has this extremely rubbery texture. Needless to say I will never come back. If you want some great Thai food visit Pink Pepper or Yuphas in Tempe read more

My husband and I both came to dine in, patio only open for dine in. We both got the Pad Thai which was amazing! Best Pad Thai I've ever had! The staff were wonderful. They had just gotten a ton of take out orders but made us a priority and we got our food within 10 minutes of ordering! We will definitely be back for more! read more

Wonderful!!! Oh my goodness they make delicious yellow coconut curry, amazing chicken satay with peanut sauce, whatever they make I seem to enjoy it!i And how can I forget delicious Thai iced tea Yum! I recommend this delightful delicious place! read more

The best Thai food in Ahwatukee. The friendly staff and atmosphere makes this place one of my favorite spots in the world. I am always impressed with how good the food tastes. It is so cool to see some of the artwork / memorabilia depicted on the wall from Thailand. I've been to Thailand and this food is the closest you can get to authentic Thai food. I will keep coming here because I have never had a bad experience. I highly recommended anyone who likes Thai food to eat at this restaurant. read more

Well..... I have mixed experiences with the different locations of Thai Basil around the valley. This location was not the best. I picked up food from TB for lunch one day and it was decent. I had the panang curry with chicken, which is so delish at the downtown location, but was just ok at this location. It wasn't spicy enough for me despite my ordering it spicy. There are many Thai restaurants in the east valley, so I probably would not return to this Thai Basil location. read more

The best. 10 out of 10. You won't be disappointed! The peanut sauce was fab! Pot stickers are a must try. Great service.

Highly recommend. Go here a ton and never have problems. The staff there are really nice and it gives off a homey feel. One think I will say though is beware of Thai spice. If you are not well with spice then get lower. I'm good with spice but I don't want any of you to not know about Thai spices. Give it a try! I get the Pad-See-Ew with medium spice and Chicken, YUM! read more

No taste! There are many this restaurants and you expect fresh and exotic tastes. NOT here! Bland. Left over tofu that was hard and could tell was not re heated. Please on our take out order. Found hair in both orders. As mentioned. Keep shopping for that Thai food that is fresh and delicious. This is NOT THE PLACE! read more

Excellent service and very friendly Warm atmosphere Clean Our food came out right away and was very tasty Will be back Nicely priced for the two of us Even the bathroom was clean Great job read more

Co-workers and I have been coming to this location for a few years now. It was one of our favorites until they hired a new manager named Taika. She used to work at Yuppha's Thai restaurant (used to come to this one too until they moved their location a few years back). Taika always give us an attitude everytime we ask for something different like changing white to brown rice. Came here today and when we got our food, it was not even warm. Asked her why food wasn't hot and she grabbed the plate and said she'll microwave it for us... in a very very rude fashion! Food was ok. Noticed there wasn't much meat in my curry. I can see the discoloration (brown spots) on the potatoes. Curry tasted watered down. Will definitely not be going to this location anymore. read more

I have mixed feelings about my lunch here yesterday. The service was friendly and gracious, but we were seated on a cluttered patio at a table with a dirty tablecloth with a cigarette hole burned right through it. (The table next to us had a pile of cigarette ashes on top of it from the older lady that runs the place, she hastily put her cigarette out as we pulled up, but not before accidentally ashing on the table top. Yuck.) Anyway, we were seated and immediately given ice waters and small bowls of the most delicious clear broth soup even before we ordered. The soup was seriously amazing, one of the best clear broth soups I've ever had. We both ordered the Thai Basil Specialty, one order with chicken and one with tofu. Within 5 minutes our food had arrived and we started eating, but I was confused, why was there no sign whatsoever of any basil IN my Thai Basil dish? None. The dish was good, albeit salty, but otherwise palatable. I'd probably come back here again, but I certainly won't sit on the patio again, unless they clean it up; it's mess and really needs to be cleaned and organized, the table linens need to be washed. read more

Great place for a nice dinner. I like the curry dish but everything else is good too. Always clean and fairly easy access. read more

We will never visit this location of Thai Basil again and I suggest you avoid it, as well. The service is SO bad now. Let me repeat: the service is AWFUL. The last two times we have visited, the RUDE staff has completely ignored our table with the exception of stopping by to take our order and then deliver it. It is just nonexistent service. The food? Bland. I hate to be blunt but JUST BECAUSE I AM WHITE does not mean I like bland food! I have ordered my dishes THAI HOT, which is supposed to be the hottest level of food and I actually felt comfortable giving my 4 year old daughter (who thinks black pepper is spicy) some of the vegetables from my dish. Honestly, just head a few miles down the road and go to another Thai Basil if you must. read more

I just have a consistently great experience at this location for lunch, dinner and take-out. The ladies who work the lunch shift are great and always cheerful. Some of the nicest staff at any restaurant I have had the pleasure to dine in. The only time I had shaky service were a couple days they had off in the summer. The replacements were very nice just not up to the usual standard, but I go so often I'm not one to ding new people as they tried. I still recommend going with medium (5) if you like pretty spicy without burning you up. My parents always get no spice (0) as they are sensitive to spicy food. So don't be afraid to take your friends who don't really dig spicy foods. There is another location down the avenue near the Intel Plant which is also pretty good, but they are always super busy for lunch ( Go Figure ). Try: - Pad-See-Ew (Best in AZ ) - Pad Thai ( Seems Real to Me ) - Crispy Sweet Potato - Purple Sticky Rice read more

Place real good. Great tasting food. Come hang out at their tiny restaurant or do take out. Either way its really good. "I like" Eugene read more

My colleague bit into his egg roll to spit out a bolt. No further review necessary (see photo). read more

Thai Basil - Ahwatukee - My office ordered 6 lunches to go and my colleague bit into his egg roll to spit out a bolt. No further review necessary... - Thai Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Our experience at Thai Basil was sub-par at best. The chicken satay that came with the appetizer sampler was decent, but the rest of the items (fried sweet potato, fried tofu, spring rolls) did not have a crispy enough coating. Perhaps even worse, the coating tasted more like one that belonged on a corn dog than on an Thai morsel. When we had finished our appetizers, the waiter brought out our spicy clear noodle dish, but not our beef red curry. We decided not to wait to start eating and dove into the noodle dish. It tasted like noodles sauteed in hot sauce and...that's it. In my opinion, good noodle dishes have a complexity - for example, a good pad Thai has hints of tamarine, peanut, lime, and fish sauce. This noodle dish had one level to it, and the one level wasn't even that good. About 10 minutes later, the waiter returned with our red curry, started to set it down on the table, and then hurriedly excused himself, going back to the kitchen with the dish. 5 minutes later, he returned with the same dish and apologized, saying that before "it was too rare." Well, it was now the opposite of rare - tough and chewy. Additionally, the curry sauce was thin and milky-tasting, not thick and properly balanced between the spice and coconut milk. Oh, and in case it wasn't bad enough already, the rice was chewy and a bit dry as if it had been made the previous day. So that was our experience at Thai Basil. Not great. Not even good. To be fair, the check was very low for such a decent amount of food, but I would have rather spent $20-$30 more and had a good Thai meal at Wild Thaiger or Malee's Bistro. read more