I got the Pad Thai and it tasted like it should but the flavors didn't really blow me away and the chicken was over cooked which is big pet peeve of mine whenever I grab pad Thai (or any food for that matter). The service was good and friendly but wasn't overly impressed with what I ordered. read more

I absolutely love this place. There is NOTHING on this menu that Isn't delicious. Everything is made with quality ingredients and spices and the flavor is ON POINT. I could easily eat here everyday for the rest of my life. I definitely recommend the red curry! read more

Thai Basil - Sweet nut curry with white rice - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I mean honestly..... what is better than a rainy day getting Thai for lunch in your favorite leggings on a Sunday? Literally nothing... When I am in that type of mood I am so lucky to have Thai Basil down the street. On an average day I get the Drunken Noodle and ask for it spicy. The noodles are paper thin and it is perfectly seasoned and I seem to inhale before I even realize it. They have a great lunch special where you get a spring roll and soup with every meal for a special price. I also appreciate the curries and fried rice. Its a great place to share a plate and some tea. What is even better is I can count on the service to be quick every time. Relationship Status: Married to Thai Basil!!! read more

Favorite TB location & overall best Thai in the Valley, hands down... Was so excited that yellow curry noodles are on the menu & Tom Kha was on point! read more

Large serving of drunken noodles and the yellow curry and beef basil wetvery good! Staff were awesome too!!

Service is wonderful. Food is tastey and atmosphere and relaxing. Plus they serve a ton of food. My picture shows my food after I ate half! It was so good I forgot to snap it when it came back. So yummy will be back read more

Thai Basil - Pad Thai after I ate half and spring rolls. Comes with 6 but I was too hungry - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

This place gets a 2 for pricing and a 3 for service but damn - the food holds up. Doesn't matter if it's the first or fifteenth time I've ordered their yellow curry, it's always delicious. Their Thai tea is amazing as well but at its rather steep price it really should include a refill. read more

The quality of the food was a total surprise! GREAT curries and very friendly atmosphere! Their signature dish, Thai basil, was awesome! Highly recommended! read more

Noodle soup was good, they had vegetarian friendly options. Only complaint was that I placed an order for pickup online and saw the prices were cheaper for dine-in when I went inside the restaurant. read more

Horrible customer service. Lady that they have in the front was extremely rude. And what kind of business can't provide a receipt

Pad Thai and red curry are two of my favorites. This location is always consistent when it comes to taste.

Phenomenal food. I ordered red pumpkin curry with duck, and it was incredible. The interior design is very neat, and the whole place has a very calming ambience to it. Cannot recommend enough. read more

I really hate not being able to leave a better review but there are some things you can't do. I just got in, starving and wanted some yummy thai food. I got the fresh spring rolls, they get 5 stars. delicious Thai Basil, signature dish, literally, no flavor, unless you dig to the bottom and get a little bit of sauce, that was good. You can't charge me a $1 for no ice then send it with ice, that's unacceptable. As a restaurant owner I take pride in ensuring every order is right especially when someone pays extra. I'm going to try this place again tonight for dinner and see if they redeem themselves, if so, I'll update my review. Also, delivery guy ran without me giving him a tip. I was just standing there waiting to give him money and he took off. Dude, if you come back I got you double. read more

I ordered the spicy noodles for take out. I asked for a spice level 4 but have to assume that's not what I got- wasn't spicy at all. The portion was quite large and had dinner and leftovers. I just was not super impressed with my noodles but based on other reviews and the amount of people dining in when I went, I think I I'd order again and try something different. read more

cool spot. chicken pad thai is amazing i come here whenever i crave it. definitely best thai in tempe.

I have only eaten at Thai Basil one time. I AM DYING TO GO BACK !!! They have Absolutely Wonderful Food ! Here's WHY YOU must EXPERIENCE MORE THAN 1 MENU ITEM and MAKE SEVERAL TRIPS There, at Thai Basil. : 1. The Portions can be varied by both size and price. 2. The menu selections can be ordered bland,slightly spicey, moderately spicey, very spicey, and you may order hot chili oil or chilies to add to your own plate as you like. 3. There are several choices for those who do not desire to try new dishes or food selections. You may order plain rice, steamed or fried rice, vegetables, meat such as chicken, beef, or pork. If a child, teen, young adult, or a Selectively Choose--y Individual in a Family or Group Outing, those choices are available to him/her. 4. All Others who Appreciate, Value, Respect, and Enjoy Are Free to Dine in this Internationally--Recognized Thai Restaurant. *** The Management/Family--Owned Business maintains Clean Tables, Floors, Walls, Woodwork, and Restrooms. There are generous portions and lighter eaters can choose to eat less. The Waitstaff are well--trained, mannerly, Polite, Appropriate, Warm but Professional, and Accurate with each order. The Family Owners will come to your table to ask how your meal is and if you would like anything or want to make suggestions, or have complaints. P.S.: There were NO Unusual Items in the Food, as napkins, tissues, bugs, wierd items. I really think that some of these reviews are from troubled people looking to give this restaurant a poor reputation. Susan K. Day, MA MFCC ---From Parents of a Family Business. ---A Culturally, Well--Travelled Professional. read more

I travel a lot for work and try Thai all over the U.S. The Thai peanut Penang curry was one of the best I've ever had. The edge rolls were we less than desirable. read more

I was bringing someone here for the first time and we ordered a couple dishes for takeout. The curry was more watered down that I remember it being and the only other complaint I would have was that the person at the counter that was supposed to make eye contact and speak to you did nothing of the sort. she was sitting down behind the counter sideways and looking at her phone and when I told her I was there to pick up an order she mumbled and pointed to a bag and that was the interaction. read more

Very nice taste. We ordered Panang curry, Pad Thai, and Butterfly shrimps. Panang curry has the nice correct taste. Portions was good. Pad Thai was saucy and not dry, taste is right too. Butterfly shrimps were nicely done too. Thai coffee came in a fun tall cup and tastes decent. Service was good too. I like the efficient and friendly, helpful waitress. The only thing is i wish they would itemized each item on the invoice with clear prices and subtotal, tax and total. All I see on there was the item's name and the total which is not clear as i like it to be. Overall, i like it here and will come back. read more

Love the pad thai here, they give a really great amount. They also serve alot of chicken with it, they definitely don't hold back on the protein which I love. Atmosphere was really nice and the service was fast. The price was super fair and I'll definitely come back to rey their other dishes. read more

Enjoyable lunch. The pad thai was good. Thai tea was enjoyable and the service was good

Wonderful restaurant and best food. Really surprised by the quantity of Food. Worth every penny and food was delicious.

Not worth the price. I ordered Tom Yum soup for pick-up. The price listed on the website was $11.95. When I arrived, the total was $15.08. Even with tax, not sure how that math works out. I looked at my 16oz to-go container and hoped the soup would be worth the price. It wasn't. I basically had a broth with the equivalent of 4 white mushrooms and some cilantro. The broth was flavorful at least, but really sweet! This is supposed to be a lemongrass & chili based (hot & sour) soup. Don't think I'll be going back. read more

Very nice meal for two. Papaya salad, chicken sate, spicy chicken noodles and Thai basil beef. Prices are reasonable and service was good. The only slight negative is that the restaurant is unlicensed and the spiciness rating needs recalibration. Scale is 1 to 5 and we went for 4 "spicy". We should have went for 6 but food was still tasty despite not having a kick. read more

I orders red curry and they brought red curry chicken, I asked them if I could exchange it because I don't eat meat and the lady told me "no it's your fault for not ordering right we have been here 18 years and other people have no problem ordering right" I didn't select chicken for it and I can't eat what they brought. read more

Does anyone remember when Mill Avenue used to be a fun place to hang out? Yeah, neither do I, but I've been told from the horse's mouth (sorry to call you a horse, Mr. Man) that it used to be a hip and happening place with plenty of small, custom shops and dives instead of the now ubiquitous mega-corporate whorebaggery. Luckily, you have only to travel a little bit further west on University to steep yourself in that old school neighborhood feel. Thai Basil gets big stars for being one of these homey neighborhood joints. Along with El Pollo, Tops, Tempe Bicycle, HTC, Otto's, Headquarters, Buffalo, etc., this locally owned restaurant has consistently provided inviting ambiance, wonderful service and delicious food for pennies compared to anything on Mill. I just finished my leftover red curry chicken just before I wrote this, and it was every bit as savory and rich as it was last night (just make sure to put the leftover sticky rice in a plastic bag or it'll get crusty). The fragrance and flavor of all their curries (red, green, yellow, and peanut) is if not unmatched, pretty damn close to the best offered at any Thai place I've dined. Thick, al dente, crinkle cut carrots, bamboo shoots, green beans, broccoli, zucchini, red and green peppers with tender choice of meat afloat in savory coconut milk that suspends the perfect amount of earthy spice and hot chili to ensure that the meal dances on your taste buds. My favorite dishes aside, just about everything on the menu at Thai Basil has proved to be exemplary. The Thai Basil is their signature dish and certainly doesn't skimp on its namesake fresh basil and thick flavorful sauce. The Pad Thai is sure as hell better than what's offered at Bamboo Club, with ample crushed peanuts and noodles that don't turn into a puddle of goo once the dish cools. The Garlic Pork has a lighter sauce that still manages all the fragrance and flavor of its more syrupy counterparts. The papaya salad is crisp, citric, sweet and spicy, an excellent accompaniment to a rich meal. Or try the crispy spring rolls that manage to be filling despite their humble size. The chicken satay with peanut sauce is also a very good choice for picky eaters (or kiddos), although they'll truly miss out on the more complex flavors of this amazing food. Thai Basil is a fairly small restaurant with dark wood tables that are all very closely spaced to ensure the maximum number of people can be seated. There is booth seating along the back and stretching the length of one side, while high tables and chairs are located in the windowed area facing Farmer. The decorations are sparse but complement the overall Asian feel, with bamboo accessories, knick knacks and family pictures decorating the walls. The richly colored, metallic embroidered skirt/pants worn by the waitresses are also for sale if you're looking for something special to spice up your wardrobe. Despite its small size, I've never experienced the long wait times that others have when I come here. The servers have always been very attentive and quick to refill a glass or take my order, and are honest with their opinion when asked what they enjoy on the menu. I don't generally go here on busy nights though, and the hours I attend are either early or late evening, so maybe I avoid the hectic rush, because the kitchen is pretty small. At least you know you're getting fresh Thai from the folks who know it best as a result. If you don't have a lot of time to wait and just want a quick dinner, it's also possible to phone in your order or walk in, order, visit the shops around the restaurant and return in ten minutes to a piping hot order. Try out the lunch specials! They're a great deal and they get you in and out within the hour. Although this is the one time of the day I've been when it's a bit on the slow side, since the entire restaurant is always packed. But the crowd is oddly well staggered since I've never seen anyone waiting for a table. For about eight bucks you get a small salad with tangy sweet vinaigrette, a spring roll with sweet and sour sauce, and your choice of dish with a ball of rice on the side. It's usually enough so I have one extra lunch leftover, compared to the two lunches I usually have with the regular dinner dishes. One thing I've noticed over time is that their "hot" really isn't that hot, so if you like it spicy, make sure to specify. Thai Basil is a comfortable neighborhood restaurant that attracts the type of customers Mill Avenue only wishes it could, loyal ones. As Mill whores itself out to the highest corporate bidder, I envision the property owners diving through coins like Scrooge McDuck and doing their best impression of Mr. Burns'. But the obscene retail rent checks signed reflects the boost in product price and the blandness of corporate hegemony. It's a relief for this starving-but-no-longer-student to support a local eatery by driving just a little west of that circus. read more

I don't really have much to say about this place. There's nothing wrong with it, but their dishes don't "pop" for me. They are not very flavorful (crazy for a thai place, right?) and I often find myself adding Fish Sauce and Chili just to get it to be good. Lunch prices are fair, food seems fresh and service is great. My coworkers LOVE this place and I enjoy their company, so I tag along. Best part is they have soy milk for their Thai Tea. For me, it's the best part of the meal. read more

"Honey I Shrunk the Lunch Specials and the Restaurant, too!" is more apropos of a name for Thai Basil. Now don't get me wrong, I like Thai Basil. The food is decent and the interior is nice, but the tables/diners seem to be squished elbow-to-elbow New York style. Spartan, but slightly upscale, this restaurant ALWAYS seems to have a wait. The yellow curry here is my favorite with a delicious balance of coconut, spice, carrots chicken and potatoes. I can't ever seem to get enough, and I really mean that. The portions here are small, and while lunch portions are expectedly small, portions elsewhere (at Chanpen Thai, for example) are larger and less expensive. Elsewhere the Thai BBQ chicken comes with 1/2 a chicken, but at Thai Basil they give you three lonely strips like cheapos! The massaman curry and pad thai are pretty good too, but I feel they're just OK. I've had better. Service is hit or miss here. One thing that's consistent: they always seem to be understaffed. Once when I was dining alone (at a 4-person table) they had the nerve to ask me to move while in the middle of eating, to a 2-person table. To me, Thai Basil is style over substance. Not impressed. Next. read more

I went here to just grab a quick to-go lunch. I got the Pad Thai with chicken cooked with no heat. You can have the options to have the Pad Thai mild or spicy hot. I was feeling timid so got the mild. The Pad Thai was awesome! I really liked the sauce they use as it is on the sweet side which I particularly like. If you'd like to see a picture of what I ate, you can see it on my food blog: http://bit.ly/bkrvl3 My to-go lunch Pad Thai + egg roll was $7.55 with tax which to me is a real bargain. I will definitely come back here for lunch or dinner to try other dishes. read more

OK, I'll get the bad stuff out of the way first. Thai Basil is pretty decent Thai food, but it gets frustrating when each time you go, the story is always the same: a really long wait for any food to appear on your table. Considering it's not a fancy, hoity toity sit down place, this is a little unusual. Even soups and satays take around 25-30 minutes. There may be only one cook doing everything the back kitchen, but they need to sort this out because at least something to munch on (appetizer/soup) should appear in front of you within 15 minutes of giving your order. That said, now the good stuff. The food is pretty decent. Not amazing Thai, but not mediocre either. And when you ask for the food to be spicy, they don't just nod their heads and then ignore your request. They'll routinely make it spicy to order. I've had their special Thai Basil Chicken, as well as the red, yellow, green, and masaman curries - and they've all got good flavor. Service is friendly, and waters will constantly be refilled, and if it wasn't for the food taking forever each and every time, I'd give the service a really high rating. The restaurant itself is clean and not too big (strip mall setting), and you've got your Tempe undergrad/grad student/older folks mix of patrons about. All in all, I'd give the food somewhere between 3.5 to 4 stars, but the wait is what holds the overall rating back at 3, unfortunately. I'd definitely recommend their food if you're in the Tempe area, as again it is decent Thai, but either order it to go or be in the mindset for a very leisurely lunch or dinner (ie. come up with some good conversation topics with your companions). read more

Warning: when you tell your friend to meet you at Thai Basil -- always always be sure to coordinate to the correct Thai Basil! Why!? Because there are so many Thai Basils in the valley it can be confusing. Fortunately, this one is close by 2 other ones so I wasn't too off! Seriously someone needs to change their name and differentiate themselves. No alcoholic beverages at this location, so no Phuket beer for you! I wonder how they make the drunken noodles here. Wink! Not to worry still got pretty good food here. I think Thai Basil is starting to become the McDonalds of Thai food. I ordered me a Mc-Pad See-Ew with chicken; no super-size for me. If you need a quick Thai fix this will do the job. However, if you wish to be wowed and powed; I suggest moving on. My friend ordered the tofu fried rice and she really enjoyed it so I guess it could be a hit or miss, but still I'm the one reviewing haha! Service was good and the ambience -- well pretty simple Thai decor. No Panangburgler? - Enjoy! read more

Spicy noodles were delish. Service was great food is out fast what more can you want? perfect place for lunch with friends (: read more

"No spice", "small lunch special", waaaah . . . ignore all the babies. They've never even had real Thai food. Thai Basil is effing awesome. And so is the family that owns the place. Now, before all you haters get your panties in a bunch over the 5 stars, read what I have to say-- Thai Basil is not the cleanest, most well decorated Thai restaurant. And it's not even the best Thai I've ever had. But it's great food and the best Thai I've had in AZ. And for the cheap price, awesome, flavorful food, friendly staff and large dinner portions, I give them 5 stars. Highly recommend the peanut curry, pad Thai and pretty much everything else! read more

Dang this stuff is gooooood! Red curry w/chicken, spicy noodles w/beef, cashew dish (with tofu which I dont care for but the rest of it was good) and spring rolls - small, crunchy, even after take-out! The red curry is damn near perfect and I can taste every ingredient that goes in it. The noodles, too - the food isn't overcooked nor is it overly spiced. And I like spicy. but I also like to taste my food, so yeah, I dont need to see through time while the heat radiates from my forehead while I eat! The ingredients are fresh and the food is light. I don't like rice too much but I had it to soak up some of that outstanding curry and I still don't have that "heavy" feeling from overeating... and man, did I overeat. HooWHEE I stuffed myself. read more

Ok...so I have been back a few times and I have a serious problem with this place. They will not make my food spicy. For real. I order hot and the food is bland and lacking any sort of spice....it makes no sense! I have gotten the spicy noodles each time which is a misnomer because the noodles have never once been spicy...at all. After visiting several other thai food places around phoenix I have realized that this one is one of the worst...sad to say. It just doesn't have the flavor that other restaurants have....sorry thai basil. read more

If you are planning on spending 8 dollars for lunch at a fast food joint, all the while wishing you could have ANYTHING else but that, take your 8 dollars and head over to Thai Basil. I love love love this place! Recently had the masaman curry with tofu, at a medium spicy level, and was so pleased that I vowed to return again the next day! The lunch combos come with your main dish, a spring roll and rice. Next time, I will have to try the Thai Iced tea. Fast and friendly service, clean restrooms, a really sweet Thai mom at the counter all make Thai Basil well deserving of 5 stars. read more

I haven't been to Thai Basil in a couple years since we're usually not in Tempe. I remember liking it previously so I was happy to stop here when our other lunch plans fell through. The soup that came with the lunch special had unusually sweet broth. Unfortunately, this carried over to my entree as well. I love pad thai, but I could barely eat my dish because the sauce was cloyingly sweet. I ordered medium heat which was very mild so adding some extra chili sauce helped combat some of the sweetness. My husband got the green curry which he liked, but not nearly as much as our neighborhood place. The portion was pretty small, and he left hungry. We were happy with the quick service during a busy lunch hour. I wouldn't come back here though. read more

Finally something in Tempe that doesn't think all customers are drunken, poor college students. Not that I'm making fun of them, I was one of them. and when I was I also didn't really care about the quality and overall taste of food. Thai Basil is fairly small, often cramped, somewhat noisy, but always tasty. They are one of the best in town for tofu dishes. The curry dishes are also quite tasty. Overall, a great find in Tempe. read more

I love thai basil. esepcially this location. Great for lunch, service is great, its always packed so maybe avoid the lunch rush? Lunch special comes w. soup, spring roll, fruit desert and the meal. Great price and food is always fresh. Also their purple rice and mango desert is awesome! read more

Well made and delicious Thai food here. Portions are on the smaller size but we were full enough as their curries are rich and the coconut in them makes me feel full. The service is great and the place is youthful probably because of the college nearby. Almost 5 stars. read more