First beach volleyball tournament of the summer at Kits...so that means lunch at Thai Basil. Ordered my go to lunch special...chicken and cashew nut...no onions, extra hot. Perfect lunch on the beach with the added crushed peanuts on top. Great taste and presentation....and love their stir fry sauce with this dish. It was another positive food experience. read more

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A great casual eat by the beach! My friend and I shared Pad Thai BKK and the eggplant stir fry dish with rice. Both were so delicious! The flavour in the pad Thai was strong, and I especially liked the fried tofu pieces. The eggplant dish was perfectly cooked and fried. Great location by the beach for a nice walk afterwards. read more

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Great place to go if you are craving Thai food by kits beach! I only got the mango sticky rice to go which was under $6 which I think is totally reasonable and headed down to the beach to enjoy my dessert! The rice was sooo warm and the mango was just the right amount of ripeness so easily a 5/5 for me! I cant speak much on any of their other dishes because I haven't gotten food here in years but from what I remember it's pretty good. Overall the location is also what makes this place so ideal because it's right across from the beach so you can take your food to-go and enjoy it anywhere along Kits beach. read more

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Cute Thai spot close to Kits Beach. We walked by at 5:30pm on a Wednesday in July and it was empty. 15 minutes later, there must have been 10-15 people eating there! We were still able to put together a table for 8. Pretty straightforward, you order at the counter, you bus your own table. * Pad See Ew - 3 stars Just ok, the noodles were a little hard and stuck together. Nothing too memorable. * Chicken Skewers - 3 stars Also ok, chicken was a bit dry, but peanut sauce was good. * Chicken Red Curry - 4 stars I only tried a bite, but my partner enjoyed this. Flavorful but chicken was a little dry/overcooked. read more

Thai Basil - Pad See Ew - 3 stars. Just ok, the noodles were a little hard and stuck together. Nothing too memorable. Wed dinner 2023-07-12 - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The dishes are hit and miss in terms of authenticity. I guess it depends on what you order. I had the pad pra pao chicken which is my standard dish to gauge if the restaurant is able to make Thai food like in Thailand. It is a very basic dish which most Thais can cook. The best one I had was in an alley in Bangkok at a makeshift restaurant. It has been decades and I still remember it. I did not specify the spice level and I was pleasantly surprised to find it came spicy. Good spicy like in Thailand. A small dish of cut chilis was served on the side to up the spice level further. It was so good! So I went back and ordered the pad Thai to go. I also got a frozen entree (green curry chicken). The pad Thai was a disappointment. It had a ketchup taste which made the dish terrible. I guess it had been altered to suit the locals' taste here. Definitely not authentic at all. Reminded me of another Thai place I went to years ago and I was told that was how pad Thai tasted like in HK, ketchup based. The frozen entree was on the small side but at $5.95, it was understandable. The green curry chicken was flavorful and quite good. I would buy a few of these frozen entrees and keep in my freezer. It is quite perfect if you are in the mood for Thai food and do not want to order in or travel out. I will still like to try other Thai dishes to see if the pad Thai was the only dish which has been modified for non Thais. read more

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Decent, cheap and cheerful Thai food, close to the beach! I've been here many times, for lunches dinners and take away to bring to the beach, or delivery. Everyone else has raised their prices, but these lovely people have not. I usually get the combo, which is a curry with rice, a spring roll and a mini salad. My favourite is either red curry with tofu or Penang with tofu. You can also get tofu with basil or pad thai. They'd all yummy! You can have any protein you want (beef, chicken, prawns), but I've only tried the veggie options. If you're coming with bigger group you can get share plates and have lots of flavour. Last night I had the Penang curry with tofu and it was great! It's a very quick and efficient place. It's small but they do have a little patio on the side if you want to be outside. So glad they're on my way home from work! read more

Thai Basil - Penang tofu curry! - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I moved a block from here so was excited as I've gone to the Commercial Drive one for work lunches and found it decent. This one is not as good. I got a lunch special that was mainly stir-fried iceberg lettuce with a meager amount of meat. Unfortunately the 2nd attempt was not much better. If not for the convenience,.. even lower. Disappointing, but I'm sure in desperation and laziness,.. I'll be back but I think this might be the weakest execution of Thai I've experienced in Vancouver. 2.5 really. read more

I have not been to Thailand, but I know they have beaches, and I know they have Thai food (they probably just call it food). So, I think having Thai food across from kits beach is probably the cheapest way to feel like you're in Thailand, while still being right here in Vancouver. I love their Chicken & Cashew stir-fry. i don't know if that's a famous Thai thing, or some sort of a hybrid, but I like it. I saw a group of Thai people eating here too. So, I imagine its fairly good even from a Thai persons perspective. In any case, I think having a Thai food place close to the beach is great, because sometimes you get sick of hot dogs, and burgers and fries, .... read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We ordered online and got an appetizer and two entrées. Make sure that you get the specific location that you are picking up at as there are a few locations. After you pay online the tip is charged. In the meantime, our appetizer was forgotten and utensils were not supplied. We had to go back and retrieve the utensils and the spring rolls. There is no apologies. And food was mediocre. I will say it is cheap but you get me pay for. Enjoy read more

Vancouver is spoiled for choice in the Thai cuisine department, so settling on a place is challenging task. I chose this establishment because I wanted to get takeout and watch the sunset at Kits Beach (albeit in the late fall chill, but still, one takes the clear days as they come here). I came in well in advance of the dinner rush, at about 5pm, ordered pad kee mao (wide flat noodles, chicken, Thai basil, peppers, tomatoes, chilies). Within about 10 seconds, the whole space was filled with the funky perfume of fish sauce, and within about 60 seconds, my meal was prepped and packaged up. Seriously, these people are fast. I was pleasantly surprised to see fresh green peppercorns mingled in with the other veggies. The dish itself was amped up in the spice department, and while passingly tasty in the moment, proved far too oily for me to eat as leftovers the next day. If you're near the beach and craving Thai, this could be a convenient option, but for me, I'll keep up the search... read more

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Quick, cheap, and so delicious. I love coming here after a day at the beach. Ordered the 33. entree combo with the tofu cashew dish. Not a fan of mushrooms or onions, so they substituted more carrots and peppers, no problem. My only note is that I had assumed the dish was vegan (I have had it before), but for whatever reason, I mentioned I was vegan to the gentleman taking my order, and he said "so no fish sauce?" which I guess means the dish isn't vegan unless you ask. Not a problem, just wish it was listed in the ingredients or had a little symbol beside the dish on the menu to let customers know! Will definitely come here again. read more

terrible service, you get what you pay for i guess. dunno if its just the kits branch but yeah dissapointing

Great location across from Kits beach but wish the food would match up. I've tried it several items during lunch time, eggplant/tofu, ground chicken, pad Thai and some of their Thai curries. All of it is good, and food comes out quick but their prices have increased, which I guess is to be expected as food costs have increased. I just got a vegetarian eggplant/tofu and I asked them to switch to brown rice and an addtl charge for that also. I frequent this place primarily due to its convenient location. read more

Affordable and delicious. Thai Basil has SO many menu options that I didn't know what to choose, but I finally decided on the Pad Thai (extra peanuts of course) with chicken subbed for the tofu. My friend got the yellow curry. Both were very good and flavourful. Really good location if you are looking to spend some time at Kits beach. The actual restaurant is on the smaller side, but we just got our food to go and ate it on the grassy area of kits beach. Friendly staff and pretty short wait times. I think it was only about 10 minutes until we got our food, which was great. Highly recommended for anyone in the kits area looking for an affordable, flavourful and filling mean. This is your place! read more

Horrible customer service. Mixed up our order and when been notified about the issue they almost yelled over phone. I'd avoid this place forever. read more

Beautiful location, especially in the summertime when they roll their full size windows all the way up. Right across the road from Kitsilano beach, and probably the most reasonably priced place on the block. Delicious food and great lunch deals. read more

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Very disappointing pad thai-- tasted oily and was like sludge!!! Spring rolls oily and tastelessness Never again

My local Thai place is Thai Basil at Thurlow However they didn't offer delivery, only this location did Anyway ordered the Phad Krapow and a thai iced tea They forgot to include the Thai iced tea and the phad Krapow was just okay Next time I'll just walk down the road to Thurlow instead of delivery read more

Wanted to have dinner there after grocery shopping. Asked to put our meat in their fridge until we leave. There was clearly space in there but he refused for no good reason. The food was not good at all as it used to be. read more

I just had an order of Panang curry with pork and rice for takeout lunch. It was good, I guess... but very one dimensional. The flavour was strong, but too heavy on the lime leaves and lemongrass, to the point of being bitter. The meat was a little gristly too. It was fine for the price, but I'd rather pay a dollar or two more for something better. read more

Super affordable and tasty Thai option for a quick bite! This specific location is right across from the beach which is an absolutely killer view - attached!!!! We ordered chicken satay app, pad Thai, red curry special and mango sticky rice for dessert! I also got the Thai iced tea which was my first time trying AND NOW MY NEW FAVE DRINK. Personally the portions could have been larger for me so it's a bit more filling for dinner :) Great experience here regardless! read more

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I was so hopeful when the guy ordering next to me did so in Thai. If it's good enough for him, surely... But no. This wouldn't pass muster at the most vanilla of back packer restaurants in KSR, let alone for koon thai. Green curry was as bland as I've ever had. Som tom didn't seem to have been pounded and had no flavor. Larb had only a hint of herb. "BKK pad Thai" was true only to the 20 bhat version served to drunk farang. The counter staff were perfectly nice. But the food is just terrible beyond the point of any fair excuse. Roughly the equivalent of serving poutine with cold gravy from a pouch and American cheese. Thai herbs are neither costly nor hard to come by in this town and there's no reason food should be this bad. read more

Fairly flavourless and disappointing portions. Had takeout. Wasn't pleased with any of the 3 dishes I ordered. read more

Yellow curry. Why is the chicken not hot or warm but, the potatoes and sauce are hot? Pretty good dish usually. Today I thought I would have Pad Thai. It is usually good. They were very busy and 1st they walked up to my table and confirmed my order which is odd. That has never happened before. I finally get my pad Thai and the shrimp is warm, not hot. Only the noodles were semi warm. The tofu was room temperature too. There is some burnt kinda odd egg mixed in. I complained and the lady smiled, and tried to walk away. I asked for a new order and she came back with my order reheated in a microwave. I was unhappy, and demanded my money back. They gave me my money back. Budget Thai! I will look to see who is working before I order again. read more

This place has a great location by the beach and the food is good, however they seem to have trouble with getting take out orders correct. If you do go I would recommend going for lunch as dinner is not a great value. read more

This is probably the best budget Thai restaurant in Vancouver. Try the prawn green curry, the eggplant stir fry and the pad Thai. All amazing! Oh, their tapioca pudding has black beans and it's moist and delicious! read more

Ordered the Pad Thai- it came out fresh, steaming hot and full of flavour in like 20 minutes. Tasted great! And good customer service too read more

Thai Basil - Pad Thai $11.50 - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My partner and I probably eat here fortnightly - sometimes more. Great portion size for the price and incredibly efficient service. Love that every curry can be made with any protein - it means my vegetarian partner can eat nearly everything on the menu without compromise. Highly recommend: pad see ew (best with beef or tofu), pad prik khing (best with chicken), satay skewers Definitely best after an afternoon at the beach. read more

Unhygienic! I kid you not, but I saw the cook (older woman) take something out of her mouth, with her bare hands put it into a plastic box, then proceed to handle food with those same hands to prepare a meal. Not sure why I still ate here, but by then I had already paid, was hungry, and reckoned the cooking would get rid of her germs. But will not be returning! Ugh. read more

I am a big fan of the few dishes from Thailand. I am no expert. I had never had Tom Yum. I had seen a good series on Netflix called 'Street Food' and they talked about Tom Yum. Oh I sure enjoyed it. Sucked up the whole bowl. Multilayered flavour with just the right amount out heat. I was amazed with the prices. Can't lose here. read more

Thai Basil - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Ok... after my first review, I've had constantly bad experience regarding their service. This place is a MESS when it gets busy!!! I stayed about 30min or more at the line and people that ordered Online came by, skipped the entire line to pick up and to pay for the order. Yup! PAY FOR THE ORDER! I don't get why they think they can do it. It is basically what I was doing but not skipping the line: ask for the food and pay. If they were skipping the line to just pick up an order that was already paid, sure, makes sense. But if people needs to pay, they need to go to the 30min line like everybody else. And that's why the long wait! Because nobody respects the line! I see that pretty often and the business accepts this behavior and does nothing about that. My suggestion is put a sign saying "pick up and not paid yet? Get the line". It is another 30 min waiting for food to be done. I have seen people complaining about the long wait on that as well. If they keep this lack of organization, I suggest to just go to the beach, order the food, relax for 30min then go back there, skip the long line, pay and leave. Done! read more

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The food was good but the service was horrible. The person working the register was not very friendly. I ordered the pad Thai and prawns. It was really delicious. read more

Thai Basil - Shrimp Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is really good! I usually get the curry and chicken satay. Very resonable prices. Also right across from the beach which is really convenient. I would highly recommend this place! Staff is great and food is always fast and fresh. read more

noodles .. satisfactory spring rollls ... don't order. It was a spring roll wrapper and clear noodles with a hint of a veg (carrot/cabbage). Hugh fail by the restaurant. Onions/Cabbage/Carrots/Celery are cheap and tasty veg ... none of which were in their spring roll. Don't order. If you need a fried fix, go elsewhere. FYI ... I have ordered these before from other and the same Thai Basil and haven't been ripped off like this before IMO ... make toast at home and don't order. read more

Great food, good prices and right portions. Sat outside with a view of the ocean and enjoyed my delicious yellow curry with rice and salad. read more

One of the more authentic places from the places I've tried in Vancouver. Before this place, I've complained about the lack of proper Thai iced tea, but their's is on point! Lots of free parking near by too. :) read more

Lovely little restaurant with great views. Ordered the green curry. Very good! Reasonably priced also. Would definitely go back.

This is a hole-in-the-wall Thai restaurant across from Kit's beach that is quite wonderful. Very reasonable prices and the food is at your table in minutes after ordering. Definitely one of the best deals in town. Everything we have had there has been amazing. There is another Thai Basil in the West End on Thurlow. Also very good, but limited seating. Love this place! read more

Quite impressive! Portions were generous plus tasty. Food is not fancy but delicious. Definitely recommend it if you enjoy thai herbs :) Also, if you've got a sweet tooth, they have mango & sticky rice as a nice thai dessert. Last but not least is the fair pricing here. You would be full within a range of $8 ~ $12. Don't forget about their unbeatable lunch specials for only $5.95! read more

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Right across the road from kits beach it was the closest place to get dinner take out for an impromptu picnic. Given it's location I assumed it would not need to be good to do well, but it was actually pretty good. It's not somewhere I would 'go', but I'll be going back. read more