I came here for lunch with my coworkers. It was my first time trying Thai Basil, but they all had good things to say about it. I expected the restaurant to be busy during lunch time, but I certainly did not expect how small it is. It felt crammed inside, but no big deal. Parking was also tricky. It's pretty limited, so I had to park a bit further away. In terms of food and service, Thai Basil did a great job. Our server was very patient while we figured out what to order. I went for the Chicken Pad Thai and stuck with water as my drink. I was pleasantly surprised when the food started coming out because I expected it to take longer. I'd say it took about 15 minutes, even during lunch rush. My Chicken Pad Thai was delicious. The serving size was good and it came with a spring roll on the side. The price isn't bad at all either. It was basically $16 after tax for my lunch. I'd definitely come here again on my own. read more

Thai Basil - Tempe Address: 403 W. University Dr. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 After a meeting at Tempe Marketplace, I found myself craving Pad Thai. The last one I had elsewhere was much too sweet, so I searched for a nearby Thai restaurant and discovered Thai Basil on University Drive. This was my first visit, and I was pleasantly surprised to see the restaurant filled with customers. It's always a good sign to find a busy dining room, although I wondered whether the popularity was due to the food, the $12.95 lunch specials, or both. I ordered the Pad Thai with chicken, medium spice, and an Arizona iced tea. The Pad Thai was noticeably less sweet than the one I had previously tried at another restaurant, which I appreciated. However, the medium spice level was not spicy enough for me, so I'll probably order it hot next time. The Pad Thai was decent but didn't quite reach the "wow" factor. Still, the other customers appeared happy and satisfied, which makes me want to return and try some of the restaurant's other dishes. Thai Basil offers a wide variety of Thai favorites, including curries, noodle dishes, and vegetarian options. Both the waiter and waitress were friendly, attentive, and professional. Even with a full dining room, they took good care of me throughout the meal. Overall, Thai Basil was a pleasant first experience. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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This is my first time coming to this location. My husband has come before and enjoyed it. The spice levels are spot on. He got Thai hot and it was very very spicy. I had the crab fried rice. I really enjoyed it. The crab added just the right amount of flavor. It's very clean and the service was fast and nice. It was a perfect lunch date. read more

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What a great little gem--and such a fresh, pleasant surprise. I was driving from Tucson to Tempe and looking for a healthy, satisfying meal before a show, and this place was exactly what I needed. The service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere casual and welcoming, and the food clean, vibrant, and full of flavor. My friend and I shared the spring roll to start and the vegetarian curry bowl after. Both were perfectly balanced in flavor and texture and left us feeling happy (not heavy). Would absolutely come back! read more

Thai Basil - Green curry dish - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The food is SO good. We were a party of 4 and had several dishes. Everything was very tasty. The service was just as good. Super friendly and attentive. read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was with friends visiting Tempe and one of my friends suggest that we check out Thai Basel. It's in a nice area next to a lot of other shops and restaurants when you walk in. It's a small but nice venue. The staff was very friendly and gave us recommendations when we asked what to order. I chose the pad Thai with beef as the protein. It was so flavorful and delicious. We got some spring rolls and the mango salad as an appetizer to share which also didn't disappoint. There were a few people in there when we arrived and it was pretty quiet, but as they say when everyone is quiet at dinner, that's how you know the food is great. read more

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The service here was definitely the highlight very friendly and attentive, so no complaints there. The food, however, fell a bit short for me. I ordered the Tom Yum, and unfortunately it tasted like the seafood had just been thawed and added straight into a watered-down broth. It was missing that classic lemongrass punch, savory depth, and spicy balance Tom Yum is known for. The soup also had a noticeably sweet taste, which is unusual for this dish, and there were no clams something I'm used to seeing in a good Tom Yum. The spice level was perfect since I asked for it "hot," but the broth itself lacked flavor, and the seafood tasted very clearly frozen. The curry was tasty, but definitely on the sweeter side almost too sweet. On a brighter note, the Thai iced tea was delicious. It had that classic sweet, creamy flavor Thai tea is known for, and you could taste all the layers. I genuinely enjoyed that part of the meal. Overall, the food looked great visually, but the flavors didn't quite match the presentation. Hoping they can improve the dishes, because the service really was wonderful. read more

Thai Basil - Yellow Curry, Tum Yum Seafood Hot, Thai tea - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This was not worth what I paid. I got drunken noodles with beef and mango sticky rice for desert. The service was fast- but the trade off that the food felt half cooked. The mango sticky rice was not good. I had 2 bites of it and couldn't force myself to eat the rest. The drunken noodles was okay, again noodles weren't cooked really. read more

Thai Basil - Mango Sweet Purple Sticky Rice - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Had high hopes for this place, but my first experience was very disappointing. I had just landed from Los Angeles and was too tired to go far, so I chose this restaurant because Yelp showed it was open late. Parking was easy, but unfortunately the service was the worst part of the visit. I sat down to look at the menu and place a to-go order, only to be told to move to another seat. A simple order of pad thai and spring rolls took exactly 42 minutes. After several follow-ups, no one told me the food was ready until I walked up to the counter myself. Overall, a frustrating experience, and I would not recommend it with other Thai restaurant options nearby. read more

Omg this place is awesome some of the best Thai I've had. I'm keeping the name so I can come back and recommend to others. read more

Thai Basil - Drunken noodles mixed with eggplant with garlic. - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

My friends and I decided to order take out lunch from here, since one of them comes here frequently and enjoys it! Our food was ready within the specified time, and was still warm when we got back to work (a 20 minute drive at least). The people working were all very polite and helpful. I would definitely come back here based off of how nice these people were. It didn't seem like there was a huge lunch rush when I arrived to pick up around 1245p. Plenty of tables available and a very clean looking dining room. I ordered the pad Thai and it was great! The portion size was also pretty generous, enough for 2 meals. I look forward to coming back and trying some other popular dishes. read more

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First time at this location and was not disappointed. Saturday evening dinner for two. We had a curry noodle dish with pork and orange chicken. Food was good. Service was good. All good here. read more

Thai Basil - Orange Chicken - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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My impression of Thai Basil is relatively good due to the warm hospitality from my takeout order. The main sever greeted me and asked if I knew what I wanted already. I was looking for Pad Kra Pow but didn't see it on the menu. Turns out it's the signature "Thai Basil" on the menu. I was a little disappointed when I saw carrots and broccoli as it took a little bit away from the authentic taste. Also, no fried egg :( . The Thai spice and flavor was still present so it paired nicely with the generous potion for jasmine rice. Indoor decor of the restaurant definitely gives Thai vibes and a comfortable feel. I'll be back and try some order dishes. read more

BRO, BRO,BRO, Okay , I just had and ate the best Thai food plate I have ever eaten. This place I wish I could take it back home with me. I'm in Tempe and will never forget Tempe for this food I just enjoyed. I highly recommend that everyone in the whole wide world come and try this place. I had the signature Thai basil plate and added ginger. I chose (hot) for the chili level. I recommend the medium, and I'm telling you I love chili. Words can't explain the quality of food here. Thank you Thai basil. Try the mango rice. read more

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This place used to be better. The restaurant looks the same and still looks clean, but the food has got a lot worse. The ingredients seemed tasteless and would be without the curry sauce. The chicken doesn't even taste like chicken, which is hard to achieve when so many things do. The coconut cream Tom kha soup had nothing but mushrooms in it and tasted weird. read more

Pretty good! And nice chill place. We had an early dinner on Friday maybe 5pm. It was literally empty. I was glad to see other people coming because we need good Thai places. Anyway, we had the Pineapple Fried Rice with tofu and the Red Curry with chicken. All very nice! We'll be back! read more

Wow! One of the best Thai places we've been to, and this is coming from a SolCal foodie. Tried several dishes, and one of the many standouts was the avocado green curry. Sounded weird at first, but the curry was full of flavor. Good portion size. Zucchini and eggplant in the curry was cooked perfectly. Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, grilled seafood salad were also delicious. And great service with the food coming out quickly. read more

Thai Basil - Papaya salad: avocado green curry - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This place is the absolute best. My boyfriend and I have been coming here for years. I would HIGHLY recommend trying them out!

Oh wow! I order sooo much on door dash but this remains to be the best and most delicious of all the places I order!! I always get the signature chicken Thai basil and the yellow curry chicken!! I eat a mixed serving of these maybe four times a day because I can't get enough of this flavor!!! I recently began ordering both with extra chicken,,, amazing!!! Can't express how much I love this restaurant,,, I always order medium spice- it's heavenly!!! Thank you Thai Basil!!!! A Tempe Gem just walking distance from Casey Moores read more

You won't leave hungry! The portions are large. The food is flavorful and delicious. The vibe is cozy and friendly. But the best part is the staff. I am a sucker for good hospitality, and they delivered! You could really feel a genuine warmth from the staff. The kind where you instantly feel comfortable. I'll be back for sure! Such a great find! read more

I'm completely satisfied! Staying at a nearby hotel and even though I felt like I was roasting alive on the 110 degree very short walk over, I still wanted something a little spicy. After discussing options with the VERY kind waiter (Kevin) I decided on the eggplant/med spice with chicken and it was perfection! Even though I forgot to say I preferred brown rice the white was graciously swapped out. I can't wait to come back! read more

Thai Basil - comfy and COOL interior to enjoy my delicious meal - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Food was pretty decent, I just got the chicken fried rice, which is super simple and hard to mess up. The fried rice was fine, but it didn't have that much flavor. I definitely wouldn't write home about this place, but I may have to try it again sometime. read more

Thai Basil - Thai Fried Rice (chicken) - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I was in Phoenix for a few days for a business trip and was excited to try the different restaurants out in Phoenix! My group and I decided we were feeling Thai and tried out Thai Basil to satisfy that craving! Although we were not able to place a reservation, the restaurant was able to accommodate our rather large group without much wait. It was fairly busy inside, given it was a weekday night. The menu has a good variety of different options for a variety of palettes, but I personally tried the garlic eggplant and the pad thai, both with chicken and medium spicy. For the garlic eggplant, it was good, but nothing particularly stood out. I like to try this dish at different Thai restaurants to compare, so this was middle of the road for me. I always love sautéed eggplant though! The rice was served warm and fluffy, and the eggplant was soaked in that delicious basil sauce. Meanwhile, the pad thai was probably my favorite part of the night. It was surprisingly much spicier than the garlic eggplant, even though both were ordered at medium spicy levels. So, that's definitely something to be aware of in case you can't eat spicy. I find that there's much more variety in pad thai dishes across restaurants, but the way this dish was prepared was very much to my liking. The noodles were coated with flavor, but not too wet and not too dry (the leftovers, however, did become dry so I would try to eat on the night of!). I also really recommend adding at least some spice to it because it really gives it an extra kick. Someone in our group had an allergy to nuts, but they were still able to eat because the restaurant successfully ensured that his dish did not get contaminated with any peanuts! Overall, I was satisfied with my experience at Thai Basil and would come again if I was in the area! read more

Thai Basil - Garlic Eggplant (Pad Ma Kua) - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Came here after realizing our favorite place closed down. Good thing is, this is the new GO TO! Wow, they were fast, happy to help, and the food was delicious. They have a bunch of four tops and a set of booth seats on the side and they also do a lot of takeaway. We arrived around 7:15 and needed to be quick. Good thing they were speedy. We got the tofu wraps, pumpkin curry, and eggplant dish all at medium spice! 100000% recommend! read more

Thai Basil - Pumpkin curry and Eggplant (Pad Ma Kua) - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Arizona's locals and visitors love this place. Highly recommended for fresh tasty delicious Thai food l, drinks, and friendly staff. read more

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The place spiffed up a bit.. so my experience is .. good staff.. place clean.. it's cute.. and can't forget the food!! The most important thing .. soo good.. the chicken panang is just comfort .. hug on a plate.. don't be a hero .. mind the spice level.. and the ice tea is good .. and they give you ice..(hey not everybody does.. even though it's implied in the title). Sorry I digress.. all good here.. prices ok too.. read more

Vegetables!!! I am a huge fan of varied and fresh vegetables in my meals. I've been frustrated by the meager veggie offerings in many Thai restaurants. Not so at Thai Basil! Mountains of fresh and varied veggies with good cuts of chicken and extraordinary stir fry seasoning. Great find. read more

Came here for lunch and loved it! The food was so good and the service was amazing. Such a great experience -- I'll definitely be back!

Thai food has become a favorite cuisine for "mom-daughter" meals lately and this evening was no exception... We came back from a weekend of travel (a soccer tournament in Las Vegas) exhausted and hungry... When I suggested "Thai food for dinner?" to my daughter, she happily obliged. I was tired from the long drive back so was super pleased to see that Thai Basil had a delivery option from Yelp / Grubhub. Yes, I likely paid a lot more for it, but it was worth it... Within 45 mins of ordering, we had a delicious meal delivered to our door. I over ordered knowing that my husband would likely dig in also and/or that we would enjoy leftovers tomorrow. Everything we ordered was a hit: fresh rolls with shrimp, the Thai Basil signature dish with Tofu, Eggplant with Shrimp, and Silver Noodle (Pad Woon Sen) with Chicken. All medium spice level, which was not too spicey at all... I found serving sizes to be large (vs what some previous reviewers thought). I will totally order Thai Basil to-go again in the future and perhaps visit to dine in if in the area as it has been awhile. Enjoy! read more

I've ordered quite a few times here. Mostly stays consistent! Flavorful and delicious! I get the spicy fried rice. I love that they have 6 rolls in their orders. Rolls are always super crispy and yummy! read more

Thai Basil is consistently good! Quality and portions are excellent and they never disappoint! read more

I think they gave me the wrong order- Rice was missing and there were noodles in the curry I asked for. But it was a to go order and I made the mistake of not looking inside the bag to see if it was correct. I was too far away to come back by the time I figured it out, so I ate the curry anyway. It was ok. read more

Love their food. Everything we ate was super tasty from the shrimp pad see ewe to the red and green curries plus the purple sweet sticky rice with mango. The noodles had nice texture and not too salty with right amount of deveined shrimp. All of the curries had an assortment of fresh vegetable that were cooked just right, not overcooked still had some crispiness but not too much. It was perfect. Both the red and green curry had the right creaminess but not too overpowering and yes if you like spicy they can make that. However, I can only do mild. We enjoyed all including the purple sticky rice with sweet mango. The staff were very nice and friendly. As soon as we sat down we had water and food was served hot and fresh. Place was clean and had that Thai vibe. Place is not very big but it gets busy. Seems to be a popular place in the Phoenix area. read more

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4.5 - Service was super nice. Very attentive. Charming. 4.5 - Ambiance for a small location they are doing their best. Also there's nothing more heartwarming than employees eating their lunch in a distant table but getting up every now and then to check in on you. Mom & Pop vibes 4.5 - Green Curry was delicious with a very nice brown rice option. For lunch they have a combo that comes with an egg roll which is basic but tasty. Also ordered the Laab which to me was waaay too sweet. However it was fresh, juicy and very large portion. read more

Ordered on Doordash, and the food was very good overall, but they forgot both containers of plain jasmine rice for the 2 entrees, so we had to share a small container of brown rice for a huge order of food (almost $200). The service was pretty fast. The green and red curries were both good, as were the 2 soups. We also got the crispy spring rolls, which were too crispy and overcooked. The fresh rolls were good. The mango sticky rice and fried bananas with coconut ice cream were also tasty. My favorite item was the thai iced tea! read more

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This place deserve a 0 star for manners and respects. Only because my child was crying, we were asked to sit farther and in the corner so others won't be BOTHERED! Will never go back there again to waste a penny on this restaurant to receive such attitude read more

Ate here for lunch and it was excellent. You just cannot beat their lunch special! The service was excellent and the spice level was right on. I eat a lot of Thai food and I'll be back! read more

Overall this is an adequate Thai restaurant. I had massaman curry that lacked depth but had good flavor. My wife has yellow curry and she gel the medium spicy was not very spicy, but again good flavor. The service was prompt and the restaurant was generally appealing. read more

We went here on a weekend afternoon in December and everything was fantastic! Great, friendly service and really fresh, delicious food. Highly recommend! read more

Overall, I think the restaurant did it's job. The food generally has the right flavors, but was nothing spectacular. Food was edible, at best. Really wished there was more to say to it. read more

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