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    Thai Basil

    4.1 (239 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Evil Jungle Noodle
    Yolanda G.

    My favorite Thai restaurant in Madison. This used to be closer to me. I would often order the evil jungle noodle for delivery. I have never been to the new location until recently. Their spring rolls are tasty and have the perfect dipping sauce. The Evil Jungle was delicious, but way too much vegetables and not a lot of noodles. Their sticky rice with mango is a nice dessert to end your meal. The service was great and server went over and beyond. Very charming location, nice place for a date night or small group.

    Jordan B.

    So delicious! This is my go-to spot in Madison for Thai food. The service is very friendly and lovely and the food is so good. My favorite dishes are the Pad See Ew and Khao Soi. My friends and I also enjoy the Pad Thai and Pineapple Fried Rice. The only thing that was just okay was the coconut ice cream (I did love the jellies that came on it though). Highly recommend this place :)

    Crispy Spring Roll - Four spring rolls are arranged in a metal basket on a wooden tray, accompanied by a small bowl of dipping sauce and a side salad, with a drink in a jar in the background.
    Kayley R.

    I had a delightful dinner here at Thai Basil! I got the crispy spring rolls and drunken noodles (with level two spice). Both were so, so delicious. The other person in my party got the pad thai and loved it as well! Our waiters were super friendly! The restaurant itself is so cozy, yet elevated. I would definitely recommend dining here if you are looking for some stellar Thai food!

    Pad Thai
    Jane N.

    I had the pad Thai. The beef was tough and the noodles tasted like they were coated in ketchup. But they were fast enough and gave plenty of food.

    Pad Thai
    Loren H.

    New place on university ave a block from Bagels Forever. Good Thai food and quick service. Perfect for this area. There is a bar where singles can sit and they do have a couple of beers and wine. Only minor complaint was the silver wear. They are Gold and the handles are round and slippery and hard to hold. Get chopsticks if you can handle them.

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    Molly C.

    We stopped tonight for dinner and weren't disappointed. The interior is decorated in a colorful and modern way. It was a hot day and staff was quick to supply cold water and refill our carafe. Food options were plentiful. Many Vegetarian options! The staff were super sweet and service was great! We will definitely be back!

    Vince H.

    The spring roll appetizer was not good. The inside was just mushy and not fresh. The noodles were a little salty but a great portion. The curry had good flavor and was also a nice portion for the price. Overall not bad for a Thai place, decent flavor and solid price to portion ratio. They were also very quick and friendly.

    Lunch Menu-Chicken Pad Thai
    Chass C.

    First time a friend and I visited this restaurant. To kick things off, we savored the Paradise Wings--crispy, batter-fried chicken wings soaked in a special sweet and spicy sauce. For my main course, I opted for the Chicken Pad Thai, a delightful mix of pan-fried thin rice noodles, onions, eggs, bean sprouts, sweet radish, and tender chicken. Washed it all down with a refreshing lime iced tea. Every dish exuded freshness, arrived piping hot, and burst with delicious flavors. The staff's hospitality added to the wonderful experience. Foodie pro-tip: They offer a lunch menu from Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM--worth exploring!

    Sweet Rice with Mango
    Jamie P.

    My new go-to for Thai in Madison! Dining room is absolutely gorgeous and a great blend between modern yet traditional and comfy classy casual room Met the girls for a Saturday brunch and was not disappointed. The waiter was so personable and attentive without being overbearing, suggested the crab Rangoons to share since it had been made fresh that same day. Hugeee portion for pad Thai and definitely had yummy leftovers-- so worth the visit. I asked for extra peanuts of course. Noodles were so Al dente and freshly fried to warm perfection Sticky rice was gas, I can totally make this at home so I have high expectations but this is definitely worth the visit since their mango is so juicy and definitely not smth you can find Willy nilly in grocery stores Loved it and will come back with more friends to enjoy the good food and company in a tucked away comfy spot here

    Sophie Y.

    Nice cozy restaurant off University and parking can be a challenge especially on a weekend. We were seated almost immediately and served with waters. Ordered drunken noodles and pad see euw were both good. Hot off the wok if you know what I meant. My only complaint is the level of noise. It's an open space restaurant and tables are quite close to each other. The neighbor who sat next to us had to ask us to move so she can head out. We can also hear the entire conversation and it was kinda awkward. Perhaps we will return on a week night or order to go. I thought the prices were ok for Madison's standard. Cute interior and you can see the chef cooking in the open kitchen.

    Pineapple fried rice
    Sho R.

    I took out lunch from here. The restaurant was spacious with enough seat. It was not too busy. I was in the mood for fried rice and was torn between basil fried rice and pineapple fried rice. When I saw pineapple friedrice has cashews, that set my choice. It was flavorfull with good amount of cashews and pinapple. I am sure basil fried rice will be atleast as flavorful, just without the cashews. For spice level, I went for Extra Hot and that was the perfect level for me.

    Drunken noodles
    Michael R.

    First I walked in with my service animal and they said no dogs allowed, the manager stepped in and said not a problem...the food was great, apps very good, curry was nicely spicy and drunken noodles were also excellent. Service was attentive and the place is well decorated.

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    Back again for lunch. Calamari appetizer, khao soi with beef, and mango curry with pork. Food and service excellent.

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    Meh. Did not like the pineapple curry. Will need to try a few other dishes next time. Seems like a popular place.

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    The food was really good but the rice needs a bit more flavor. The pad-see-gu was very tasty!

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    10 months ago

    Delicious, fresh food and great service. Very clean with a nice ambiance. Thai Basil is my favorite Thai restaurant in the Madison area!

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    8 months ago

    Great food, and great service! Lovely dining room, and view of the kitchen from some seats. Charming, and tasty food.

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    Great bistro ambience and service. Food was excellent. We had the chicken yellow curry, spring rolls, and papaya salad.

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