Great place! Great costumer service and specially great food!! Located very close to ASU this should be your first option if you like good Thai food. read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I have always enjoyed the food here, and the service is always great. Last time the food for five of us came out in five minutes! The Panang Curry is solid!!! I would like if they had a better alcoholic beverage selection, but hey, that's not why I go there! read more

Horrible service. We had a party of 6 and one entree came out 20 minutes later than the rest. We had to ask about it and then waited for another 15 minutes before our last entree arrived. 5 of us finished our dinner before our last guest got his food! Servers were not apologetic at all. The restaurant wasn't busy at the time either. Very bad customer service. Food is not as good as the other Thai basils around the valley. Worst Thai Basil we've been too. Will NEVER be back again. read more

Having been to Thailand and eaten thai food all over the globe, I can say that Thai Basil has the best thai food outside of thailand that I've had. They get every detail right. Their massaman cury is the best I've ever had--there's just something a little different about it that gives it an extra delicious flavor. The owner and his family are always welcoming and they go out of their way to make sure everyone feels happy and full by the time they leave! read more

Our food was delicious, though the delivery service forgot one of our main dishes. So check before you let them leave the food and take off!

Thai Basil in Tempe is A great Thai food place! The food is great, staff is friendly, and atmosphere is nice! I've been here a few times and I highly recommend this place if your in Tempe! I never had a bad experience! Try the Curries they are great. read more

Simply the best for college students or anyone else who loves thai food. Delicious food for reasonable prices, amazing service, and a great atmosphere. I've come here to study, with friends and with family and they have never disappointed. Five stars! read more

Pad See Eiw was decent with some broccoli, carrot, and onions mixed in with the noodles. The problem is that their takeout comes in a Styrofoam container. When hot / oily dishes are placed in Styrofoam, it melts the container just enough to place an off flavor on everything that touches it. So the first few bites were good but as I mixed it and got to the bottom, I could really taste the flavor change (in a bad way). Please consider changing your takeout containers and I would give it another try. I would also give it another try by eating-in (just not an option today). read more

I ate lunch here once. I can't remember the meal. I thought it was just okay. I was just now looking for good Thai food now that I'm living in Tempe. I read some of the reviews and then I remembered I'd eaten here. BTW, why do people on the east side feel like they need to post their homely faces on restaurant reviews? I don't want to see you dumb mugs. Go post them on the Walmart page. Just quit. read more

Very good selection of food for meat eaters. But I'm not a meat eater. I requested a vegetarian plate. But they don't do that. They do offer tofu though. Thai tea is great. Great atmosphere. I will come back for the spring rolls. Lol read more

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I have always liked this restaurant, the best Thai in the valley to me, having tried many, including 2 other Thai Basil's, which are not the same, different owners! Sadly this time while I was waiting for my food I looked up and the older man, who I think is the owner as he mainly handles the cash register, was wiping his nose on a handkerchief from his shirt pocket- not a tissue so you know where it went when he was done. He was wiping and picking ng and wiping and digging and wiping and then... wipe and finally, back in the shirt pocket! This is in full view of the dining area behind the bar, didn't even turn his back, gag! Then, did he wash his hands? Did he use sanitizer? No! He did stack some plates at the pass thru though! Holy Boogers Batman, it doesn't matter how much I like the food, I am never going back since I cannot be sure proper hygiene practices are followed. Sad day! #maricopahealthdepartment #gross read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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The soup and egg rolls that come with the lunch menu are super good. If you get a soda, it's just a can so it's definitely overpriced and not worth it. Very fast service. read more

Ordered two plates of pad thai. One with veggies. One with shrimp. Everything seems fresh since there is no weird aftertaste!!! But. The flavors are bland. And the noodles are mushy. So a big bowl of bland but fresh mush. We come fresh eating Thai food every week for years now. We know when the pad thai sauce is on point or not. 2.5 stars. read more

This place leaves a lot to be desired for me.There is a lot of Thai places to choose from in the Valley. They certainly do not need my business. But, I feel I have no reason to ever come back here. I really wanted to try the one on University. But, since I was driving down Rural, I thought I would give it a try. It was about 1:30 so the lunch rush was over. The lot has lots of parking, and the place is clean and well decorated inside. The ladies room is clean also. The thing is ,when I came in there was only two other tables other than me. The first table was just getting up to leave. So then there was just 2 of us. My server cleaned every dirty table in the place until she came to take my order. I ordered the Yellow Curry with shrimp. While it was good , I feel that it was the Sweet Yellow Curry. Which is good , but I wanted the Spicy Yellow Curry. I happened to hear the man at the other table tell them they gave him the wrong tea. He wanted Green tea and was given something else. I wanted Jasmine Tea and was given the correct Tea. No one ever came back to my table the entire time I was there to see if I needed a refill, to check on my food, or bring me the check. I finally had to as a male server for my check. The food was good , but customer service is not. They are located in the middle of ASU so they have plenty of Business. So I know that is why they probably really don't care about one person stopping in for lunch. But, I know I won't return. read more

Thai Basil - I was the only one here and they still didn't bring me my check or refill my Tea - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I tried Red curry and spicy noodles. They were awesome. Will visit again. Great customer service

Since my first ride on Tempe's Orbit transportation system I saw it. That SIGN that teasing sign... Thai Basil! For months I saw it as I rode by on my way to and from class. For months I wondered what was really going on behind the tinted windows. Was it open? Was it closed? There's no reviews for it on yelp! Could it be... an undiscovered place in the middle of the ASU area?! Can't be!! It must be an fluke! For months I saw the occasional car in the parking lot, but the sign was never lit, never any signs of life... until tonight!! As I came home from class I saw balloons adrift from Thai Basil's once lifeless rooftop! It's open! It's open! My stars! It's open! I could smell the Lar Nar! SHWEET!! I considered going there after class to see if it lived up to the hype in my mind but a pesky homework assignment called me home and so I broke out the sweats and fired up the lappie thinking it was going to be loong night when my friend Becca came to my rescue! We entered the brand spakin' new Thai Basil on the night of their grand opening when I realized that maybe it wasn't going to live up to the hype in my head. We entered and saw a cool looking dining room to the left with coffee tables and pillows for dining on (yay!) and some pretty cool looking booths (yay!), a bar with wine proudly displayed (double yay!) and huge dishes of after dinner mints (triple yay!) and then we were seated in the corner away from all the fun (boo). They didn't have a wine or drink list eaither. (double boo) Yeah it kind of sucked because I think we were seated by the bathroom but oh well. I had their White Zin, sweet but nothing great - it's barefoot. I like barefoot, but still I know there's some wine conossiours out there who'd rather put their foot in their mouth than drink a glass of barefoot. Unfortunatly, my very thirsty friend realized that there weren't ANY mixed drinks there! but there's a bar RIGHT over there!! Hopefully they'll get this straightened out soon otherwise that nice spiffy bar is just a very fancy bottle tray! On to the food... Beckita shall be mentioned first as her meal hit the table about a good 8 minutes before mine did! She had the Veggie Delight with Chicken... question: wouldn't that render this dish a Chicken Delight? I'm just saying. It had various veggies, the usual suspects: Carrots, zucchini, green onions, sprouts etc.. I had a bite and it was way too garlickly for my taste. She liked it just fine. I don't think I'd order it but I could see a lot of people enjoying it. I had the Rad Nar, which is their version of Lar Nar... wide rice noodles with stir fried carrots, broccoli and beef all swimming in a savory gravy. I ordered mine with extra carrots and hot. I got the carrots but was missing the heat. The beef was a little too tough for my liking. Also, The waitress gave me a dish of red chili flakes and told me to add my own spice. If that was the plan all along then why ask me how hot do I want it? Is this to proportion the chili flakes? We skipped dessert, split the check and called it a night. Tableside, we decided that this was a solid 3 stars. The service was decent but not great, the place was clean but wasn't very modern or comfy (well atleast the section we were in) and it just felt like a solid 3 star place. To my yelpers I say: If you're very close by (saaaaay the ASU dorms?) and don't have transportation and MUST have thai food or you'll burst then give Thai Basil a try. Hopefully, they'll work out some of the smaller kinks for you by then! read more

3/14/2017 Thai Basil Tempe, AZ 1111 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85281 ~ 1.4 Miles (480) 557-0101 I genuinely love Thai Basil, back in 2013 I started my freshman year at Arizona State University. Back in those days, I didn't have my own car so it left my food options very limited. My residence hall at that time was located right next door to Thai Basil. I remember thinking at first that the outside of the building looked old, sketchy, and somewhat rundown. I admit, I was being a snob and flat out refused to try it just based on its outer appearance. However, one day I got the BIGGEST hankering for Asian food and Thai Basil was the only thing within walking distance. I was so sick of eating mess hall food and frozen dinners, so I caved and walked in one day. I could not have been more wrong about my previous misconceptions of the place. Upon walking in you are immediately greeted by their extremely professional and friendly staff. The restaurant is extremely clean, the food smells amazing, and the ambience they have created on the inside with their decorations makes you feel like you are actually in Thailand dining in a fancy restaurant. I remember being completely blown away by this, the exterior of the building looks old but the interior is amazing and cozy. The food itself is by far some of the best food I have ever consumed, I have tried multiple dishes there and I have always really enjoyed what I've ordered. I have never ever had a bad meal there; their yellow Thai curry is to die for! I have been to multiple other Thai Basil locations over the years and this one remains my favorite. This location has the freshest food, the nicest atmosphere, and by far the friendliest and most helpful staff. The owners in particular really make you feel at home here and they are by far the nicest people I have ever met. Their store is well run, efficient, and they make sure that their staff also treats the customers as family while in the store. This attitude is something specific to this store because the other stores I've been to don't have staff that is as friendly or efficient as the team here. Another thing I really enjoy about this business is how affordable it is, being a poor college student at the time I loved eating here on the regular because of how affordable it is. They also give you extremely large portions of food so you get your money's worth. Depending on what you order, you can expect a nice hearty entrée, mixed vegetables, and a bowl of rice. All of this costs around $10.00 and given how big the portions are here you can usually take home leftovers and get another meal out of it. I cannot stress enough how amazing this place is, if you haven't tried it or are afraid to give it a shot don't be. Thai Basil is by far one of my favorite places to dine at to this day. read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Really 4 stars, but with only two reviews, I'm going to boost them up to an even 4. Thai Basil is the 5th restaurant in the continuation of the empire of Thai Basil which is ravaging the valley. Same great quality here. Same freshness and variety of flavor that is known across campus. What's an improvement to this one is this has bar and grill. They have a nice small selection of beers and wines, including thai beer. A few dishes differ from the other Thai Basils, including what I had, the Crying Tiger. I had never heard of this. What it was, was a grilled steak with a fresh green chili sauce. Really tasty and fresh, the chilis being fresh brought a different spiciness, which can come back to haunt... Went back for Happy Hour, which is from 4-6 every day but Sunday. They have a nice selection of 1/2 off apps and also some salads (including the aforementioned Tiger). Fresh salads for happy hour is a great addition to my after work snack repertoire. $2 domestics and $3 imports (including Kirin) Thai Basil has notoriously good veggies in their dishes, excellent curries and noodle dishes. A good place to introduce newbies to Thai food and a place that will continually draw you back on weekday nights for hearty, healthy, tasty thai foods. read more

I think this place is delicious! I know I know, there are many locations for Thai food, but this is a short walk from school and the service is always so fast. I love getting the eggplant with tofu, the pineapple fried rice with shrimp, and the green curry with chicken. I've also had a really good special that I think was a duck Panang curry, mostly I order everything hot (spice level wise) and can't really notice between medium or hot. Sometimes, if I'm in need I order a Thai tea! P.s this location offers door dash now for delivery and even though it takes a bit to show up, if you're busy with school work you can get this deliciousness delivered to you! read more

I went on a girls day out this last Saturday. We got there around 1, it was pretty dead, so we had the whole place to decide where to sit. It is quite a bit bigger than the University location (that is the only other location I have been to, and partly why this one is getting five stars). We took a few minutes to figure out what we were getting (well not me, I order the same thing every time, I need to venture out a little more, but I just love love love the masaman and Thai fried rice so much). My Sis got the masaman also, she is stuck on it like I am, and our friend got the sweet and sour. The food came out so fast, like five minutes! Of course my Sis and I loved it, we are Thai Basil fanatics. Our friend had never had Thai, but she said she really liked what she ordered. We indulged and got the sticky rice dessert, and I loved it. I am going with a five for a few reasons. First, this place impressed me more than the University location, which says a lot in my eyes because I love the University location a lot. The service there has always been amazing. The food was good 'ol Thai Basil, but something about it was just better. The cook must have just been better or something, cause it was just better for some reason. So as far as comparison, this location is great and gets a five! Also, this is coming from my narrow Thai food scope, but it is the best I have had. The only other Thai places I have eatin at are Line Thai and Siam Thai, both are great, but this Thai basil location is awesome! read more

Amazing food! The Thai Tea is my favorite drink at the moment! We came for takeout and the food was FRESH and hot still when we came home! Very clean space and quick service ! My new favorite Food is spicy yellow curry ! We had two orders of pad see ew and it was very generously portioned! We added in shrimp and they were perfectly cooked! Will be back soon! read more

Just had their green curry with chicken and pat-see-ew with pork. The noodles were over cooked and mushy. The curry was better but the color wasn't green unfortunately. This location is great for a simple dinner date but the food isn't awesome. read more

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Thai food and restaurant service in general does not get better anywhere in Tempe than here. I've been patronizing them since they opened, as I also did the Japanese restaurant that preceded them here. They've always been very good, but in the past year they have seriously improved to possibly my favorite place to eat in all of Tempe. I somewhat suspect that some of the 1-2 star reviews for this location are by competitors. A hallmark of food such as this is the freshness and quality of the veggies and meats that they use in their dishes and theirs is always very clean and fresh tasting. Everything from the soup they give you prior to your main meal, to the jasmine iced tea to the heavier foods with sauces such as the curries and pad thai. They are very good about asking what spice level you would like and delivering on that choice. The value is quite excellent also; the amount of food you receive for the price is absolutely spot on. As for service - they are kind, friendly and very attentive. Even during crazy lunch rushes, they seem to try and have a full staff with everyone dutifully attending their roles and tending to their customers. As a stated previously by at least one reviewer, their parking lot is very small. However, I've been there before during one of the lunch rushes and one of them actually came out of the establishment the moment I pulled in and helped direct me around their building to a good place to park. Just absolutely outstanding service. No question I'm a fan. I stress to anyone who feels that they've had a bad experience here, give them another try. It will absolutely be worth it. It's a small, family run establishment that puts a lot of heart into their food and I appreciate that greatly. read more

Ok! First off. What's up with the waitress texting behind the the bar the whole time I was waiting for my meal, for a 1/2 an hr,In front of everyone! Geez!!!! And!! When she caught me watching her, she moves over to the right to hide so that she can continue her texting conversation. She must have been the owners daughter, because if she was my employee, I would have fired her on the spot. I am serious! the whole time we were there, she was texting. So we finally I got my meal. The red curry was soooo watered down, one chunk of pine apple, the hot level I requested, HOT! Was mild, and about 5 pieces of chicken. I had to add the cheesy cheap hot sauce to my meal, to make it an almost medium level. ten minutes into my meal, a couple next to us walked out, not too sure why, but I'm sure it had something to do with the lack of service or some "Employee" too busy texting to help customers. This is unacceptable, I decided not to return, But! to Let you all know, watch out! Don't order the red curry, its watered down coconut milk, and and a lack Of meat. What a joke! My homemade curry kicks ass, and doesn't lack any meat! This goes for my local thai restuarnt as well. I've been there a few times before, why the lack of customer service and the quality of food this time? Not sure, but it only takes one time to turn me off, and this is it, The worst red curry ever. I'm going to my fav local thai restaurant for now on. They get one star, for the available parking. read more

My favorite Thai food restaurant in Tempe. There are a couple of other locations but this one is right next to the Mcdonald's off of University. Service is fast/prompt. I've never had to wait more than 10 minutes after ordering. The lunch special is reasonably priced and includes an entree, egg roll and soup. They offer a range of ''spiciness'' from 1-5. I usually go for 3 or 4 depending on how I'm feeling. 5 is Thai Hot and it's too hot for me. I love the Thai ice tea and wish they were refillable. There is a bar here but never ordered a drink. read more

Dropped by for lunch after school - went with the usual- shrimp medium spiced red curry. They brought it out with a veggie roll and soup. Food came out quick and service was fine. The shrimps were good/large and the portion was filling. Very good meal. read more

Went with my family tonight . We have been there many times and they never disappoint . Great food , good prices and friendly service read more

Thai Basil is just delicious! I love Thai food but i try not t drag the bf along too much since he has not yet found a Thai place that has a dish he really loves but that changes since bringing him here ! WHOOP WHOOP! Really good and quick service for either eating in or taking to go ( we have done both). He is in love right now with their chow mein and i as always am a big fan of Pad Thai. their pad Thai is not as spicy as other places i have been which is ok considering i can spice it up myself if necessary. only downfall for me is i am not a fan t all of their sweet and sour pork which is a big deal for me, since next to Pad Thai that is definitely a second. Their chicken sa tay and spring rolls are really good as well! Cheap! read more

One Statement: Don't get fooled by 4 stars. This place doesn't even deserve one star. Its rarely happens that we leave behind all the food we ordered. Not sure where to start with. We ordered fried clamari and fried tofi for starters, both starters were bland and lacked any kind of seasoning. Chicken satay was good. Bunch of us ordered fried rice and who the heck puts lettuce in fried rice. Both fried rice and green curry had loads of frozen vegetables not cooked properly. I could taste the ice in the veggies. They just focus on food quantity and absolutely lacked quality. I dont even want to comment about the service; the servers were rude and didnt care for us. read more

Best Thai south of Indian School! Very simple and reliable. Fresh, fast, and affordable!

I have a like/hate relationship with Thai Basil. My gourmand of a self thinks that on many levels, it's the penultimate example of the gentrification of world cuisine - as if Arizonans couldn't handle the dishes as they'd been prepared in Thailand, every dish was constructed with a pre-picked starch, meat and sauce, same vegetables in every single friggin' dish. Thai Basil Beef? Cabbage, broccoli, carrots, zuchini, red peppers and bamboo shoots. Fried Rice? Rice, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, zuchini, red peppers and bamboo shoots. Spicy Noodles with Shrimp? Rice noodles, shrimp, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, zuchini, red peppers and bamboo shoots. It's kind of insulting in a way - it's like "Give us some credit and make the food the way you'd make it for yourself! Not the Thai version of Panda Express" And yet, I go to Thai Basil. All the time. When I'm jonesing for stir fry or a mess of rice, it's cheap and plentiful. And it tastes really good. Aside from the curries, which are shockingly bland, the rice and noodle dishes are all insanely edible. It makes me feel guilty for being a hater and demanding that my Thai food taste like Thai food. In the words of Jamiroquai, "if I like it, I do it..." I guess this will continue to be my drunken hookup of a restaurant. I don't want to make my love public, but I'm all up in it like the rest of the crowd. Ok, I'll put my haterade down now ;) read more

I'm a little biased because I've been to Thailand on multiple occasions and had the best Thai food I've ever had in my life for under 2 bucks, but this was pretty good. I had the larb Kai which had more tomato than just about anything else but nevertheless a good tasting larb Kai. My wife had the pad Thai which was pretty good but nothing special in my opinion. Nothing really stood out to me too much so I'd call it pretty average. read more

I really like their spicy noodle, I order it each time. It's spicy with wonderful flavor and cook perfectly, but I hope they increase the meat portion. read more

I am pretty picky with my Thai food because it is one of my FAVORITE kinds of food! Thai Basil has the sweetest employees and such great food! My favorite Thai dish is Chicken Penang Curry with white rice, and Thai Basil makes it amazingly! I get this every single time I go here-try it! I would highly recommend this cute little restaurant. It's pretty casual and quick! Love it! read more

I tried Green Curry and my friend tried Pad See Eiw. Both were amazing! We went for lunch and the service was quick. Tables were clean. Staff was polite. Overall, a great experience. Also, there are offers during lunch time. So, it was a steal for us. read more

DANG. I came here with my buddy and we got the crispy sweet potatoes as an appetizer and they rocked our world. We also each got the chicken Pad Thai as an entree and it was soooo solid. Service was awesomeness and it was super quick. Plus there is a lunch special for 8 bucks! I will definitely be coming back here. BB's Rating: WOW THAT WAS THAIGHT read more

A work friend and I walked over from our hotel for dinner tonight- with temperatures above 100 degrees, we were happy that it took less than 5 minutes to stroll over. Thai Basil was recommended by the front desk and rightfully so!! We were talking a lot at first, and they came over 2 or 3 times to take our order before we were finally ready, but they were patient and pleasant. I ended up ordering their Pad Woon Sen with tofu and my friend went with the good standby, Pad Thai with chicken. We were asked how spicy we wanted our food and both said medium. The dishes arrived quickly and were really quite large. The spice level on both was just right and I thought the flavors in mine were right on- everything was cooked properly. We both really liked our dinners, and had so much leftover that we had lunch the next day. Water refills were frequent and at one point, they just left a carafe of ice water on the table for us. We got there for dinner around 4:10 and were the only table- by the time we left at 6:30, it was hopping! Seems to be a popular eatery near the university. Oh, and they have good Happy Hour deals on drinks and appetizers from 3-6 every day of the week! read more

So my lunch crew come here about once per week for the lunch special. Comes with a cup of soup, a spring roll, and an entree. First off let me say this. It's $7.95. It comes out in 10 minutes. It tastes pretty good.... and did I mention, it's $7.95. Granted this is for the chicken pork or beef. Shrimp is $2 more and seafood special is $3 more. I usually get the special with chicken or the chow mein with chicken or pork. Spice levels are low meaning Medium for me is not problem. Friends have had hot and Thai hot and they said the same, could kick it up a notch. Service is alway slightly above par. Meaning it's not fantastic but it's good enough to never have to complain. And they routinely fill the water glass. All in all, this is a no frills Thai restaurant that doesn't pretend to be anything else. Food is above average considering price point. Great value! read more

The Thai Tea here is bomb! So sweet & creamy. More creamy looking than the deep orange color. The young female waitress here is hella cute too. :) read more

Thai Basil - Thai teas to go. - Thai Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I've given this place several chances to redeem themselves but it's easily the worst, most greasy & salty Thai food I've ever had. It's not at all authentic. read more