The workers are great- very attentive and friendly. There's a good amount of seating, and I love that there are still casual spots on Newbury. The food was ok- the basil fried rice was flavorful. The papaya salad was weirdly sweet, and I wish it had a punchier taste. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Basil Fried Rice - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Came for lunch and ordered the lunch special: chicken pad Thai with spring rolls. The spring rolls were served crispy and hot with a semi-sweet fish sauce. A regular portion comes with five pieces, so getting two as part of the lunch special felt like a pretty good deal. I asked for the chicken pad Thai to be spicy, and the dish definitely delivered. It hit that perfect level of heat where it tingles on the tongue and brings out a light sweat, while still being aromatic and appetizing. The portion was generous, and the rice noodles held the heat really well. It was more than I could finish in one sitting. Toward the end, once it cooled down, it did taste a bit on the sweet side, but overall it was still a very enjoyable pad Thai. Lemon water really balances out all the flavors, too. For a lunch special, this is such a great deal. I also love that it's owned by Thai people--it really adds to the authenticity. The wall décor featuring different spices, how they're used in Thai dishes, and their health benefits was a thoughtful touch that I really enjoyed. read more

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So I came here on a Friday afternoon. I called ahead and asked if they have any lunch specials, which they do. Asking for recommendations I got the Panang Curry with Tofu. The service was incredibly patient over the phone despite my connection going in and out. The food was ready when I arrived 8 mins later. Amazing turn out time for take out. The restaurant was near empty when I arrived. It is underground so it doesn't get much sunlight. Lots of seating for parties or 2 or 4. It was quite quiet, and frankly a peaceful vibe for a quick lunch around 2pm. The lunch special comes with 2 small spring rolls and a dipping sauce which was absolutely delightful. I should have ordered more spring rolls in all honesty. As for the lunch curry. It came with white rice and you can change this to brown rice for a dollar extra. The curry used airpocket tofu so next time I am going to order chicken since it isn't my favorite. The curry itself was fantastic and there was plenty of rice to go with it. I fell in love with the taste of basil they added to the curry, pretty funny for the name Thai basil, but it was the best part of this dish. Great solid Thai place. Might be a bit overpriced but it is on newberry street so it is what you should expect. Will look forward to coming back and trying new things here next time I am in Boston. read more

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It's hard to find because it is down stairs and there is a curtain. I got the pad thai, which was very average and lacked some flavor. There was no tofu in it which tofu is traditionally made with. The food did come out fast and the waiters were very attentive. The place is kind of small and loud. I have had better thai food in Boston. read more

Got Uber Eats delivery as it was raining. Basil fried rice 5/5. Sorry the fried egg on top took up most of the picture. But kid reported it as very yummy. Generous portion. He gave me the fried egg which was very good. Drunken noodle 5/5 tasty. Savory. Enjoyed it. Generous portions. Shrimp in a blanket 5/5. Very, very tasty!! We inhaled the fried shrimp! but a minuscule portion. For $11.95. I thought we were missing food then found the tiny packet. . Doll sized food. Steamed delight pork dumplings 5/5. Medium Portion for an appetizer tasty, savory, delicious Thai tea 5/5 per kid. He really enjoyed it. 5/5. They noted the food allergies. Wrote the comments on the receipt. We are very happy that they seem to care. 5/5. Highly recommend as a solid delivery experience. read more

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Nice spot on Newbury street, easy to walk past because it's in a basement. We got the treasure bags, siam fried rice, and Phu-ket noodles. The treasure bags were kinda fun, and tied together with lemongrass which was nice. The filling wasn't dry and went well with the sauce. The fried rice was pretty good too, and was quite sweet (it tasted like cane sugar); it was well fried though, without clumping, and seasoned well. My noodles came with thin pad thai-style rice noodles devise they didn't have any large flat ones, but i didn't mind that much. It was spicy, and was a ton of food for the price. I also got some tea, though it was not steeped well and tasted more like hot water. I would recommend everything else. Service was very friendly and accommodating. If you're in the area and want some Thai, I'd recommend. read more

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I just had lunch at Thai Basil. The staff were EXTREMELY friendly and helpful. My favorite Thai dish is Pad Thai, which I ordered. It was excellent. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys Thai cuisine. I intend to make this my favorite Thai restaurant in Boston and will be back. read more

Great Thai spot nestled away on Newbury Street. The entrance might be hard to miss because you gotta walk downstairs from the street level but the restaurant itself is pretty nice and casual. Lots of servers were around so service was pretty fast if you were to wave someone down for help. The food was also great and classic with some tom yum noodle soup and beef pad thai. The Thai iced tea was a great refresher as well. read more

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The food we got today was delicious! The waiter checked on us often and was so kind as well. It was a really peaceful and relaxing place to eat some great Thai food. read more

A co worker picked this spot. Food was ok nothing to cheer about. The ambiance was really nice and the location makes them a gem. The service was good but again nothing to fave about . I kept it simple with a fried rice plate. The rice was a little too soft for my liking but the flavor was good. read more

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I was referred here by someone at Salon Monet after expressing my desire for a good Thai meal. The local is solid - I'm told the area is called Back Bay. So many shops, people watching, buzzing vibe, and great walk score. This place is popular with a diverse array of customers. And lots of solo eaters which felt very comfortable as a solo eater myself. I chose one of their lunch specials - Spicy Tofu - with spring rolls. I don't need to ask for additional chili here - the flavoring was perfect for me. The serving was perfect size for me, didn't leave me wanting or stuffed. Prices are reasonable as well. I really enjoyed this dining experience - one of my best in Boston. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Spicy Tofu lunch special with Singha - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. I've never left a review in my life (let alone a negative one), but this experience was so shocking. We left a very reasonable tip despite the place where we were sitting smelling like garbage and the food being far too sweet, only to be chased down and harassed by the server, who insisted we should've paid the "suggested" tip printed at the bottom of the receipt. Suggested doesn't mean mandatory, and I see this at the bottom of every restaurant receipt l've paid. He did not let us leave peacefully and escalated the situation with rude and entitled behavior that was completely uncalled for, essentially demanding we pay the suggested amounts. An older woman (I believe the owner) made it worse by throwing in a few racist remarks along with some very rude gestures. As we were walking out in an attempt to leave the situation the waiter said to us several times, "If you can't afford to eat out, eat at home, don't come here." If you aren't satisfied with how much your customers tip, then add automatic gratuity to your bills. And make sure your restaurant doesn't smell like waste. Don't embarrass yourselves by chasing after your customers like this. It's unprofessional, disrespectful, and frankly pathetic. Save yourself the headache and go literally anywhere else. I don't know how they're still in business. read more

Great food and quick service. The curry dip with scallion pancake/roti is a must-try. I think about it all the time! read more

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2.5* Ordered takeout. Didn't do my research, and the food didn't hit even though I was starving (you know how it is, anything is delicious when you're hungry- not in this case). Ordered drunken noodles with chicken. It had a lot of vegetables which I loved, but the dish lacked flavor and was very oily. Had to add my own garlic powder. Also got the mango avocado salad and it was quite disappointing, just avocado with one slice of tomato and a few chunks of hard mango on a bed of lettuce. Definitely not worth the $12. The peanut sauce also has a very strong, strange coconut flavor. Probably will not be ordering from here again, but if I do it will be something else. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Drunken Noodle, Mango Avocado Salad - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was in a really cool area of town, downstairs, which just seems cool on its own. My adult kid found this spot and I'm so glad. Staff were super helpful and patient as we tried to figure out what we wanted. Their Pad Thai was delish, as was the fried rice. The soup was just the right spicy in my lips and (although I avoided the mushrooms due to my texture issues) was absolutely delightful. They were happy to let us share, and to give us the to-go container and a bag for our little bit that was leftover. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Veg pad Thai, chicken mango fried rice, tom yum soup - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Honestly, this was probably the best basil fried rice I ever had lol I ordered through GrubHub and had it delivered to our clinic in Chinatown. Everything came as requested. It came on time and well packaged. Just confused why restaurants sometimes don't give you utensils lol I even requested it on the app. But I can't penalize them for that and ruin this review. I requested my dish to be spicy. Most Thai places either don't read the request or they just don't do it. But Thai Basil, compliments to the chef. Mine was cooked with the perfect amount of spice. I was super impressed lol the rice was well fried. The amount of crispy chicken they gave me for this lunch menu item was generous. It also came with an egg omelette at no extra charge. This was ONLY $14.95. Highly recommend coming here. Will definitely order from here again! read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Thai Basil Fried Rice Lunch - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been to Thai Basil in person before, but this time, I ordered it through a delivery app. From what I can recall, the service and ambiance were pretty nice. This is a great place to deliver from, too, as the food is nicely packaged and it came pretty quickly. The food was still hot, too! Everything I've tried from this place has been pretty delicious. For appetizers, we went with the Steamed Delight (dumplings) and Fresh Basil Rolls. Both were really tasty and hit the spot. If you're a fan of peanut sauce, definitely order some extra for the rolls. The Drunken Noodle was also really great and had a really nice flavor to it. It had just the right ratio of noodles to protein to vegetables. All in all, just what I needed for some Thai delivery! read more

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Decent. I had the chicken basil and rice and pad Thai with chicken. Flavors were decent, but nothing special. Ok for a quick meal.

Good lunch spot with lunch special. It gets busy during lunch hours, but food is served fast. Pretty good food!

While Asian, and more specifically Thai, restaurants can sometimes be hard to run into, especially depending on the area that you're in, Boston has plenty of choices to pick from and I was lucky enough to have this place recommended to me by a fellow co-worker who frequents this restaurant quite a bit. Known for authentic Thai cuisine and some delicious Thai Iced Tea, I might add, I had the opportunity to visit this place and see what all the hype was about. Let's take a bite into, Thai Basil. The Place (4 out of 5) - Thai Basil is located in the Back Bay neighborhood and is within walking distance from a lot of places (i.e. hotels, office buildings, shopping, etc). The nature of the buildings can make this place a bit hard to find, but having it in your GPS will definitely help make sure you stop at the right place. As with most of the buildings in the area, you walk down a few flights of stairs to get to the entrance of Thai Basil. Nothing too special about the space, but what's there is clean, pleasant, and quaint. There's plenty of tables to accommodate for a lunch rush and space can be made for large parties. In general, it's a bit small so if you happen to come and the restaurant is full, it can feel a bit cramped, but definitely not deterring by any means. The Service (4.5 out of 5) - The service is exceptional! Everyone is really friendly and very respectful. I didn't have any issues and, from what I gather, is a family owned restaurant. They greeted me as I walked in and promptly showed me to an open table. The food came out on time and my drinks always stayed filled with the staff coming around asking if I needed anything else regularly. The Food (4 out of 5) - Right off the bat, the food was every bit as exceptional as I was led to believe! I had a few offerings starting with the crab rangoon. They were fried to perfection and crispy; the filling was sweet from the cream cheese and the dipping sauce added a perfect tangy/spicy profile to each bite. I definitely could've had another of these all to myself. For my main course, I went with the Pad Kee Mao w/Crispy Chicken. Talk about comfort food on a plate. This was the ultimate comfort food that you could get, imo. The flat noodles were filling, seasoned well and the chicken was super crispy, tender, and gave a nice contrast in texture to the saucy noodles. To drink, I had a thai iced tea, and let's be honest, you can never go wrong with thai iced tea at a Thai restaurant. Refreshing! Overall (4 out of 5) - All in all, Thai Basil will definitely satisfy your craving for Thai cuisine. If you ever find yourself in the Back Bay area and are wanting some delicious, home cooked, comforting meals, take a trip here! Looking forward to visiting the next time I'm back in town and trying the other things on the menu. In the meantime, thanks for the hospitality, Thai Basil! read more

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A mainstay of Newbury street for a reason, this place has a big menu and good food. I think the menu is a bit out of date by a dollar or two. I thought my crispy chicken pad Thai would be 13.95 but the bill was due for 14.95. please keep this in mind when looking at their menu photos. Be clear with your ordering. The order of which you say your words is important because so many menu items sound alike. I would recommend eating in there, it's cozy and the food is peak fresh. I saw a lot of food deliveries go out though, they might be serving more take out than in person diners. Crispy chicken pad Thai passes my high bar. Almost as good as Thai Garden in Noho and on par with Rod Dee Thai 2 in Fenway. read more

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Stopped here for a quick bite while browsing Newbury and it was a great choice! We tried their dumpling (both steamed and fried) and pad see ew. For two people, this was plenty to fill us up. Their dumplings were so tasty, and I think I prefer the fried version a little bit more. The pad see ew was also great, very saucy and classic. This restaurant is the perfect place to go if you're craving Thai or in the area! read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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By far the worst dining experience I have ever had. First, the place reeked of garbage and the food was well below expectations. Despite this, I still left a 10% tip, which is already voluntary. Moments later, the waiter confronted me, demanding I pay their "suggested tip" instead. Then, the woman running the place took it further, making racist remarks and claiming that "Americans" tip more. The waiter even told us we shouldn't go out to eat if we "can't tip 18%." This is outrageous, unacceptable, and deeply unprofessional. No customer should be harassed, shamed, or discriminated against over a tip, especially in a restaurant with such poor service and conditions. Establishments like this should not even be in business. read more

Do not come here. They demanded that we tip more after we tipped $10 dollars and were rascist towards us afterwords. The food was trash too. read more

Little pricey and food is just ok. Tom Yum soup has shrimp paste kinda weird. Chicken basil has lots of water. We asked for jalapeno and the waitress said that all the restaurant has. Very cheap way of doing business, it may cost few cents but restaurant may gain trust and get referrals but they decide not to serve customers even though some jalapeño. Then the waitress rush us to leave, keep checking if we finish. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Jalapeno jar - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Thai Basil is Wonderful find on Newbury Street. For a quick sit down lunch, this is the place. Great Massamon curry, dumplings, chicken pad Thai, and coconut curry! All were excellent. The Staff was friendly & quick. Try it out!! read more

Food quality has gone downhill. We go yearly and were very disappointed in Dec 2025 with 2 of our favorite dishes - pad Thai and massaman curry. The pad Thai was flavorless and the massaman curry was extremely spicy. We can handle spicy but this dish was more so than I have ever had this dish (my favorite Thai dish). Waitress insisted nothing was wrong and finally agreed to fix it by adding more coconut milk. Which didn't help. Pad Thai just had no flavor. The crab ragoons, chicken satay and fresh spring rolls were good. Just disappointed in the entrees. read more

Food, service, amazing! I've been coming here for over 20 years and it's like coming home. Cozy neighborhood vibe with all your Thai favorites! THE BEST! read more

Love!!! This is probably my favorite Thai spots in Boston! Everything I've tried has been super flavorful and genuine! The portions are generous and service is great. My favorite is their shrimp papaya salad and their drunken noodle - just yum! I've tried their tropical fried rice, pad thai and pad see ew and I'd def recommend those too. This spot is usually full during busy hours, so get there early! P.S. their thai tea is also fire read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Shrimp Papaya Salad and Drunken Noodle - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Always a great time at a classic Thai place! Near newbury st, this hidden gem is passable if you aren't paying attention on the street. I highly recommend. They have all of the classics and huge portions. I got the Tom Yum soup to start, drunken noodles, and my friend got the classic pad Thai. The place was super cute and has art along the walls that explained what roots and veggies help with certain systems in our bodies and the healing properties. Fully enjoyed it! read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Tom Yum Soup - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was decent, but could have been more flavorful. Big portion. Service needs some work! We came during non-peak dinner time, there are only a few other tables, but the waitress looked obviously annoyed when I called her to ask for things (such as chopsticks). Given this experience, I probably won't come back read more

* Uber Delivery Review * Love the food here. The delivery was fast and everything we ordered was hot and fresh. Our selections: Chicken satay Shumai Fresh basil rolls with shrimp Chicken pad thai Everything was so good. So tasty. The pad Thai could have been spicier but we asked for no spicy. So that's on us. They gave us what we ordered. My bonus was the Thai iced tea. Such s treat. read more

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My favorite go to Thai spot in the city. Always fresh. Great service. And close to home!

#YasssPadThai Reasonably priced food, flavorful pad Thai, good service, and a great lunch combo. I got chicken pad Thai lunch combo with the pork dumplings and they hit the palette well. The helping was quite large and very filling. A really quaint spot in the streets of Boston, right in a very cute area of town! The music ambiance in there was on the quieter side, so good spot for conversation. Friendly sit-down spot for solo sit-in eats! Definitely a good "go-to" kind of place. read more

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Tucked away under the basement in the middle of newbury st, this Thai restaurant knows how to deliver flavor and service to their diners. Came here for dinner and tried their Pad Thai, basil fried rice and mango sticky rice. At first, I had doubts about the flavor of the pad Thai Bc it was so white rather than the more yellow to orange color I'm used to seeing. However, all the flavors were still there... sweet, sour, and a bit salty. It was very delicious. They did not have pineapple fried rice, so I opted for the basil fried rice There were strong thai basil flavors and the sauce was great with the crispy chicken. The mango sticky rice was a perfect dessert to end the meal. The sticky rice was chewy and mango with coconut condensed milk was a great combo. I recommend this restaurant! read more

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Horrible service, and food were mediocre at best. Do not come here if youre planning to waste money

I was excited to visit this restaurant as my two friends that just moved in the area had a good experience. Sadly this time we had a pretty disturbing experience. Personally I enjoyed my food, which was the Spicy Chicken and Garlic Wok. Our server, the older woman who I assume runs the place, was pretty rude from the beginning when I asked her if they had sweet iced tea. Me and the two other people in my party were very easy guests, ordering a total of 1 appetizer, and each a meal and a beverage. We were never checked in on and once the food was ready, the server came from behind me and basically shoved the first plate in front of me with an abrupt "excuse me." Being that our server was not very attentive and even aggressive, I left a modest 10% tip. Our server came back to our table after I paid and hounded me on paying what she claimed was a standard 18% tip. I was astonished as that has never happened in any restaurant I've been to. My party and I immediately left after I ensured her I would leave a review. If I were not with such close friends, this could have been much more disturbing/humiliating. I would not give this woman business. I recommend Bangkok Bento down the road!!! read more

TONS of gluten free options. The staff was very accommodating with our restrictions. The food was excellent! read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - Shrimp spring rolls, gluten free chicken fried rice and gluten free cashew chicken - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I ordered (take out) the pad see ew twice and it is so good. I love that they can make it vegan. The tofu is perfect and just the right amount of sauce. read more

Thai Basil Restaurant - vegan Pad See Ew - Thai Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I have a few favorites here! The food is consistent and always tasty. My favorites are drunken noodle and bangkok chicken vermicelli soup! I would usually order their Thai iced tea. Parking on Newbury street is hard to find so i recommend traveling here by mbta or walk here. Super cute family owned spot and would return! Food arrives fairly quickly, too. read more

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