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    Thai Basil

    4.5 (130 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:15 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Intimate
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating

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    Rob C.

    We walked into Thai Basil in West Palm Beach at 6 PM on a Saturday night... and it was just us. Not another diner in sight. For a split second, I thought maybe the place had been rented out for a private party we weren't invited to. But, trusting the good reviews, we decided to stay and risk it. Worst case? We'd get our food before the menus even hit the table. We started with the curry puffs--crispy, warm, nicely seasoned. Solid little bites, though not exactly the type of appetizer you dream about later like an old high school crush. My salad with peanut dressing followed, but the dressing was more watery than I'd like. Tasty, yes, but I like my peanut dressing to hug the lettuce, not run away from it. And then--boom--the Penang curry chicken arrived and stole the spotlight. This was the real deal. The flavors were rich and balanced, with that "made from scratch" depth you can't fake. I asked for mine spicy and they nailed it--just the right amount of heat to make me sweat a little but still want to keep eating. And, I like it hot! Mission accomplished without losing flavor!! My wife went mild, and hers looked like it had been painted in softer pastels while mine was done in neon flames. Same dish, two totally different personalities. The owner came by to chat, and she was a delight. Turns out they grow their own peppers and make all their curries from scratch. Suddenly, it all made sense--the freshness, the layered flavors, the fact that my taste buds felt like they were on a guided tour of Thailand instead of eating reheated sauce from a jar. So yes, the restaurant was empty when we walked in. But this isn't a ghost town--it's a hidden gem. A 30 years in business hidden gem. Next time, I'm bringing more people along, partly for the company and partly so I don't feel like I accidentally booked a private dining experience.

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    Kim P.

    Yes, the restaurant is in a nondescript shopping center with several closed stores. And, yes, the decor has a pedestrian Asian motif. But at Thai Basil, it's all about the food. The owner, Amy, prepares and serves the dishes herself. The food is delicious, the portion sizes are good, and the variety of options will satisfy everyone. I went for dinner with some friends (Thai Basil is not open for lunch), and we shared some appetizers and entrees. Everything was fresh and hot. The satay chicken skewers were tender and came with a nice peanut dipping sauce. The steamed dumplings were stuffed with chicken, shrimp and mushrooms - amazing! The drunken noodles with beef was our favorite entree. Simply delicious! We also enjoyed the masaman curry with chicken, coconut milk, potatoes and carrots. Lastly, we had the pineapple chicken fried rice. Although it was good, it did not stand out as a particularly inspired dish as compared to the others. The restaurant was not busy when we visited on a Thurs evening. We will definitely return and taste some of the other items on the menu. Amy clearly enjoys cooking for her guests and I hope she can continue to expand her business as more people hear about Thai Basil. Note: I was so excited to start digging into the food when it arrived, I simply forgot to take pictures. I now have another reason to visit Thai Basil again!

    Singapore noodles
    Emily T.

    Easy to find in a large plaza, Thai Basil brings Asian food to an area that really lacks it. Most of the plaza is empty which is sad to see. Walking in, the host stand is way too close to the door. A bit awkward when another party is walking in with you. Luckily we were seated pretty quickly. The restaurant is not aesthetic and not much detail has been put into the dining room appeal. However, the food and price points do make up for it. We ordered an appetizer and a soup and they hit the table fairly quickly. The fresh rolls were great! The menu said it's created with teriyaki chicken but you can't really taste any flavor with the ground chicken they put inside. There's also carrots and bean sprouts accompanied with a light dipping sauce. The Tom Kha soup was thick but delicious. Our two main entrees were great. I ordered the singapore noodles. It was a bit saucier than I'm use to but I liked the concept of ordering a dish and adding your choice of protein inside. Our server brought our check to us at the perfect time and we were able to be in and out for dinner. I thought the food was pretty good for the area.

    Papaya Salad - level 4 heat

    Service was great, papaya salad was okay, definitely wasn't fresh and the heat wasn't there for me . I give the heat level a 1. Price for this was $9

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    Robin W.

    The food here was really delicious. The serving amounts were huge. My husband had a stir fried beef dish. I had shrimp with noodles. We enjoyed our meals. The prices for everything was very reasonable. Service was great!

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    Janet C.

    The Tom Ka Gai Soup and Pad Thai my husband ordered were both delicious. I order Spring Rolls and Drunken Noodles which were not as good as the other dishes. Spring tools are very thin with not much filling and the noodles were not as flavorful as other places I have had it. Service was very good. The place is in a strip mall that is a bit dated.

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    Amanda K.

    First time at Thai Basil, we came for dinner and I can't wait to go back. I think this is the best red curry I've tasted! It was so flavorful and packs a bit of heat but not too much, and I had enough leftover for lunch the next day. Comes with a scoop of steamed rice on a separate plate. The owner (I think she's the owner, not sure) said the waitress was out, so she was on double duty cooking and serving, and the service was still very fast and attentive. She even makes everything herself fresh, even the curry sauce and chili paste! Highly recommend!

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    Vin G.

    Small little gem tucked away in a plaza. First time going here and really enjoyed it. Small little restaurant, assuming family run. Server was very nice and the food was delicious.

    Ramen noodle soup with beef

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    Best Pie Thai in town , bar none . Been going to Amy's for years never disappoints. Value is excellent for the money.

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    Great! Love the Flavors and Authenticity! Try it out you won't be disappointed! Spicy Fried Rice is so good with anything!

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    1 year ago

    Very pleasant, "family-owned " modesty and great food and service and flavor and prices! Go for it!!

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    Can't go wrong with any of their menu items. Everything is delicious and Amy is amazing as a host!

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    Food was great and service was also great. You can tell they put a lot of love in their cooking

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    Simply delicious Thai food with so many good options, great price and friendly atmosphere

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