It's sad that people who are working here are pretty rude and clueless how the food service is supposed to be. They might have ok food, but they do not know how to make people feel welcome and enjoy their meals. At first, I thought it's their English, but it was not, it's their arrogance, ignorance and moronic attitude. Not only they have no personality to be in restaurant business, but also their food sucks and very inconsistent. I felt this vibe before, I was in denial because not many Thai restaurants are in Fullerton, but this restaurant is a waste and bad deal, I don't think I would not go back there and spend my dime there again. I wonder if the owner knows all these, it's pretty pathetic the restaurant runs with no soul, such a turnoff. read more

All waitresses are very rude and bad managers. Not busy not many people but they never come to us. We went out other restaurant.

I was looking on yelp to find some thai food to take with me to school for some late night studying. Found this place and decided to try it! I ordered takeout, Steamed veggies and pad thai. It was piping hot when i picked it up which made me so happy!! The food was fantastic, packaged nice and neat, and the staff was incredibly nice when i came in to pick it up! Everyone had a warm smile on their face and greeted me. I will DEFINETLY be coming to dine in sometime soon! I would highly recommend this place! read more

Tom Kah Talay soup! Shrimp Spring Rolls! Chicken and Beef Pad Thai! These three items on the menu are my favorite and I'm in love! I can't even describe the taste of the soup! It's just delicious! It comes with shrimp, fish, scallops, calamari and clams! Oh dear sweet baby Jesus! It's just lovely! On a spice level... I get it at a 6 and it's not hot at all!(Just to give an idea of the spiciness!) I still add some chili in there but that's because I just need to have heat! All else is really good too! Shrimp Spring Rolls are always an enjoyment! :) Three per order and comes with that peanut sauce that I have come to love! The Pad Thai has been really tasty too (PEANUTS IN THIS DISH) They do offer lunch specials but I'll be honest and say I haven't been here for lunch! The service has always been good, very friendly! I have had to ask for items but it doesn't bother me! They do bring it right away! My order took about fifteen minutes to get to our table on a Friday evening which I don't think was bad at all! Plenty of parking! I do think your kids can take in food from other restaurants but I'm not sure(I've seen families do it with my own two eyes)! I haven't tried but if my kids ever go with me I just might try because of the food allergy situation my son has! Some restaurant owners have issues with this! FOUR STARS!!!! read more

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As someone who is of half Thai descent, I would rate this place a 4/5. Obviously nothing beats having a home cooked meal and the next best thing when I can't is this place. A few recommendations I have are the Thai Omelette, Pad Ped, and the Pad Kee Mo noodles. When it comes to an establishment whose cuisine is as amazing as this, I personally am indifferent about service. Although I personally have never had a bad experience service wise here. My actual issue is the disrespect of the staff I see from CUSTOMERS. I have seen things from someone walking up to a staff member and TAPPING THEM on the shoulder to be seated from impatient people using rude tones during the staff. I have noticed this on several occasions during my visits to this establishment. So a note to those of you who were raised on a barn and had parents that were incompetent and couldn't teach them simple etiquette towards other people especially the hard working staff. Please learn to wait, say please and thank you, and DO NOT grab things and people without their consent. read more

Thai Basil - 62A. Pad Ped Curry - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

We had take out spring rolls from Thai Basil today, and loved them! The only thing I would do differently is call ahead to save time. Thai's menu says it prides itself on making everything fresh ... isn't most Thai cuisine done that way?, and our 4 spring rolls ($30) were a great example of that approach. Crunchy where it's supposed to be, and tender likewise in the right places. Flavor is on the light side, but freshness and hand crafting trumps that solitary negative. Not being Thai myself, I asked the lovely staff what menu items are best for hands and take out, and sadly I was given a menu. I wonder if I had ordered Pad See Ew would she have said anything. read more

Thai Basil - Clean, well lit, open, and very Thai. - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

A pretty delicious Thai restaurant. My husband got the pad thai togo, and he loved it so much. He finished it so fast. I also dined at the restaurant and had the pad see ew, which is very good as well. I tried a noodle dish with ground chicken for the first time there, and it was so good! I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant itself is pretty small. It's located next to ShareTea. Parking can get crazy here during rush hour, so you may have to park pretty far. read more

My wife and I had a dentist appointment today for cleanings so I figured we needed to dirty them back up with some food. Since this place is pretty close we went here. As always this sadly reviewed place on yelp was perfect in both food and service. I've been eating here for years and have never once had a bad experience with food or service so it really surprises me that there are so many bad reviews. To start we had some beef satay. The beef was tender with no chewy pieces. It was nicely marinated and had nice grill marks. It's served with a sweet peanut sauce and some chopped up pieces of cucumber and peppers. For my entree I had my favorite dish here, the chicken larb. As described in my previous review it's a "salad" of ground chicken (or pork/beef) mixed with mint leaves, onion, roasted ground rice, and chili lemon sauce. It's served with green cabbage. I've tried all three meats and the chicken really works the best with this dish. I also like topping it with these little slices of pickled green chilies you can ask for. My wife had the salmon pa-nang. The salmon is battered and fried, topped with a red coconut curry. Salmon is a fish I hate.... it literally makes me dry heave. Yet this place uses some Thai magic to perfectly balance that "salmon" flavor with the spicy curry. It's delicious! Check this place out.... I have no clue if it's "authentic" or not since I'm not Thai and have never been to Thailand.... but it's some damn good eats! read more

I've ordered takeout from this place multiple times. I usually order soup and pad Thai but the fried tofu and sautéed Chinese broccoli aren't bad either. Not sure if I like it because it's actually really good, or if it's just super convenient (close to home) and the only Thai restaurant in the area. I will note that they use regular mushrooms for their soups- not sure if that's a deal breaker for some of you. read more

Thai Basil - 45. Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli w/ beef (take out) - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

One of the best Thai Food I have had. We were a party of four. We had Chicken Satay, Tom Kha, Drunken Noodles, Veg Fried rice and Thai tea/ coffee. Chicken Satay - Softest and juiciest Chicken - 10/10 Tom Kha- this soup was the show stopper. Must must try Everything here was super delicious, the server was nice and kind. She made sure we were comfortable. looking forward to go there again! read more

Tiny portions and overpriced. I included pictures. Everything is only half full. A $15 curry bowl should not be just one cup of food. WTF?!? I'm never going here again. Also, it is pretty bland for Thai food. Luckily I had garlic chili sauce at home to fix it. This place suuuuuuucks!!! read more

Thai Basil - Tiny amount of Pa-Nang Curry $15?? What?!? - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

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Based on party tray takeout. Four Party Trays: - Beef and Chicken Skewers - Pineapple Fried Rice - Tofu Pad Thai - Beef Salad Tina's Tips and Tantrums - Cousin prepaid before and they had it ready for pick up. Staff was super friendly, making jokes and all. - $30-35 per tray - Everything was presented nicely - Skewers were on point, very juicy with the peanut sauce and the cucumber sauce (I don't know what it was made of, but it was tasty) - Pineapple fried rice, no bueno and also because I'm not a big fan of pineapple - Pad Thai was alright, tofu was soft, but rather oily - Beef Salad was delicious! Best thing out of the four dishes, but of course the pad thai was more filling. read more

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Bad service! Don't go here. They were unkind from the moment we walked in. Food took more than 30 min. One of the order didn't come out and they didn't admit they forgot the order. And they charged 20% service charge for lunch when there was absolutely bo service what so ever!!!! Very unsatisfied experience!!!!!!! read more

Had their Chicken Satay, Pad Thai Veggie and Pineapple Curry. All were well flavored and prepared. I can comfortably say I'd return again read more

Thai Basil - 10. Satay - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

My mom and i came here for dinner one evening and we were sat down immediately. the waitress was very helpful and attendant. We ordered the chicken spring rolls and thai iced tea to start with, followed by pa nang curry (rice separate) and pad see eww. everything was outstanding, great atmosphere, plenty of parking and great service. large portions too, we had to take some home as we didn't finish. would definitely come back again. read more

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They were very busy but took the time to help me order. They were quick and accurate. The food was also very yummy!!

Food is really good but some of the staff are just so RUDE!! I asking about my food whether is ready for take out. The waitress said she didn't know and asked me to ask someone else???? Unbelievable!! I ordered vegetarian versions on some orders but like this one, they added meat! Standard drops!! read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

Oh my gosh... amazing food and amazing customer service.My first time here. I ordered online not realizing the wait time would be 45 minutes on a Sunday evening. So I went into the restaurant just to ask if there was a way I could cancel my order because I didn't have that much time and they rushed it and were so sweet and understanding about it. I'll definitely be back and sharing with everyone!! Thank you!! Ok read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

Wow, an Asian restaurant that can give excellent service! That's what Thai Basil is. Not only is the food great, the service is very warm and friendly. I don't even have to ask for a server to refill my drink. The pad thai, pad see ew, and the fried rice is really good. The beef salad fuses a lot of flavor together which I love. If you want to try a Thai restaurant that has all around quality, then stop by this place. You won't be disappointed. read more

I used to come here a lot for the good food, ambiance, and parking. Recently the portions have shrunk with a bump in prices. I remember when shrimp pad Thai would come with 8 shrimps; now I'm lucky if I get 4 pieces. Service isn't as friendly as it used to be either. For the same price at another Thai restaurant, I can see how much the portions and ingredients have shrunk. read more

no reason to give this place less than 5 stars, very yummy and very nice people yummy yum yum yum ALSO! they have wind chimes outside and i find it very soothing to hear them along with their many plants, so calming and nice, i love it read more

Loved my pad see ew which I requested for them to substitute eggplant instead of broccoli! My fiance unfortunately didn't like their pad Thai but ate up all my soup which was also delicious! read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

I've been to this plaza plenty of times. However, if my coworker had not recommended this place, I do not think I would have given it much notice. I've passed by numerous times and peered in, but it never occurred to me to think to eat here next. With that said. it was such a pleasant surprise to have enjoyed a filling meal here! PARKING Plenty of parking in the lot. Did not have a problem finding parking, but many spots are 30 minutes only. INTERIOR/ EXTERIOR The decor is not very fancy. The atmosphere felt very homey - relaxing with several people conversing quietly and many others eating alone. There are tables when you walk in, and several more booths toward the back. Restroom nice and clean! FOOD Silly to not get Pad Thai or Pad See Ew Noodles but there will be a next time! I got the Crispy Chow Mein which came in a pretty generous portion. It came with vegetables (corn, spinach, carrot, bamboo) and your choice of meat. The beef was nice and tender. The boyfriend tried the lunch special which we both weren't a fan of. He got the Kung Pao Chicken with Rice and it came with a small bowl of potato soup, a fried wonton, and an egg roll. We both loved the soup - feel warm and fuzzy inside! The chicken was moist and tender but lacking flavor. SERVICE The workers are all very nice! They check up on you every now and then, refill your water, ask if you need anything else. I noticed many people that drop by for lunch are regulars - they were addressed by their name and sit at their usual table. In a way, it feels like welcoming an old friend, and I really enjoy the comfort of that. read more

Great Experience, loved the pad Thai chicken and fried rice lunch special. They prepare the food pretty quickly. Servers are attentive, environment is pleasant. Definitely one of my favorite thai food spots. read more

My friends and I frequently come here since we live close by. The food is very good and you can never go wrong with pad thai although there are many other dishes that will do you right. If you have the chance, try their wings since they are very underrated, one of the best i have tried. I would also give their special platters a go if you are in to try something new. I also enjoy the vibrance of place as well as the mood it gives off. During most evens, it is often filled with many families and the wait is never too long. read more

Thai Basil - Wings - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

This was a really wonderful good place to have lunch. The service was excellent and our order came out quick. The food was off the hook overall i will most defiantly will be coming back soon . Cooks Thank You for a wonderful meal. read more

Great food and great service!!! . Best Thai food in Fullerton!!! I'm highly recommend

This place! Wow. It's hard to find a good Thai place especially in a city like Fullerton which is a college town first and foremost, and not a foodie specific city like Downtown Los Angeles. But hey, the last time I came here, I ordered fish cakes, which tastes very homemade. You can see the mint and green onion in the cake itself. It is served with a sweet/salty/spicy fish sauce that is mixed down with chili seeds, and cucumbers that have a healthy texture balance between crunchy and soft. Ordered the massaman curry and it also has texture variety. There's the crunchy peanuts, the soft potato (which is sliced with a serrated knife I think for even more texture), and a delicate balance between sweet, salty and spicy. I ordered it at a five and paired with white rice. Finished with mango sticky rice to go. All in all very good. See attached photos. On past occasions I've also ordered the larb ghai which is basically a chicken salad served with thick cabbage slices to hold the meat salad together. Also very good. I don't think there's free WiFi here, but I wouldn't come here to study anyway. read more

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small-ish spot in a market center. yummy food but okay-ish service. Our waitress was nice but not very attentive. Didn't get refills and checked in on our table only when we needed the check. would come back for the food but at my own risk essentially [shrug] read more

Thai Basil - yellow curry dinner combo - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

Modest neighborhood eatery in busy strip mall. The greeting, or lack thereof, could use a little work, but overall this was a solid choice for quick, casual Thai food. We started with $2.75 Chang beers (special pricing all the time). One of us ordered the cashew nut chicken dinner combo. The entree portion wasn't big, but it came with soup, egg rolls, wontons and rice, so it was plenty of food. We also ordered a combination fried rice and chicken pad Thai. The soup's broth was clear but savory. The wontons and egg rolls were also good. The cashew chicken was tender and flavorful with a hint of spice (requested 3 out of 10). The rice dish was good, if maybe a little heavy on the oil. The pad Thai was well-seasoned and delicate. The one thing I wish they did was use white meat for their chicken. I think they used thigh meat. Not the best we've had, but we'll be back to give it another try. Again, a solid choice in the area. read more

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I like their fried rice. It's simple enough, where the flavours do not overwhelm me, to finish the whole serving. I like to ask for dried chili, as well as sambal, to add and mix in the fried rice. read more

Really good curry and absolutely love the Pad See Ew!! Service is excellent and it is a comfortable location to eat some Thai food.

Defiantly won't be coming back. This place has changed something noticeable. The food unfortunately is not the same as before. We ordered Tom Ka soup and it was so tangy I ended up getting a horrible upset stomach (also overly salty). Additionally the quality of the noodles is not as before. Maybe the owners changed, or the cook changed. Wish it wasn't true but the quality of food is being impacted. read more

Excellent, authentic food. Fast service. Wonderful pad Thai and PHO! Will definitely return!!

Best service and so delicious! They were super busy but made sure to seat us and take our orders right away. Very clean, cute restaurant! We ordered Pad Thai, Pad see ew , beef noodle soup and orange chicken. SO good!! My daughter and I found our new local Thai food spot! read more

Probably one of the best Thai restaurants I tried. Ordered fried rice combination and Pangang curry. THE BEST COMBO for a meal. The food was fresh and delicious!! Keep up the good work. Will be back for some more. The team also made sure the regulations for COVID was properly implemented. Felt pretty safe. Hopefully they open for indoor seating soon since Orange County is allowing it now. read more

I ordered beef and shrimp pad thai....I got ONE piece of shrimp for $3 extra...ONE! What a joke. Since it was delivered, there isn't much I can do, and I am sure they know that which is why they do it. Will never order from here again. I had heard such good things, too....I know times are hard, but this is embarrassing. Wish I could get my $3 back lol read more

Thai Basil - Ordered beef and shrimp pad thai...I got ONE piece of shrimp for $3 extra...ONE. What a JOKE. - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

We went there for dinner after class from CSUF! The food and service were good! She just forgot about my soup and brought it way later close to my food! We were a party of 8 and overall the food was great! read more

Really lacking. I paid $12 plus tip for a small serving of red chicken curry, comes in a small container that's not even filled. There's more bamboo shoots than chicken in the curry, barely any peppers, no balance. Rice is $2 extra for a small single serving. I guess this place can do business regardless of quality because of the college next door. read more

Thai Basil - Red curry - Thai Near Me - Fullerton, California

Attention to detail. I ordered take-out online. I ordered Satay chicken and Panang chicken. The order was ready when promised, the employees were pleasant and efficient, and the portions were very generous for what they charge. No complaints with any of those things. So why did I only give three stars? Because I had asked for the panang to be made "mild/no spice". When I got to where I was going to eat, I discovered that someone had interpreted "no spice" to mean "hell in a bowl". The food was so extremely spicy I simply could not eat it. I brought it home to my wife, who loves extra spicy food, and it was even too hot for her. The Satay was excellent, as was the obviously home-made peanut sauce, so I'm sure had the panang been prepared as I'd ordered it, it too would have been excellent. Attention to detail is an important thing that can make or break an experience. I was disappointed in mine. If I'm ever back in Fullerton and in the mood for Thai, I might give this place another chance, but I'll definitely try the food before driving away next time. UPDATE: I changed my review to four stars after Edie, the owner of Thai Basil, reached out to apologize. In a time when most businesses take their customers for granted, it is wonderful to see an owner who still takes pride in providing good service. I will definitely go back to Thai Basil the next time I'm in town, and look forward to posting about my 5 star experience. read more