BASIL CANTEEN

Hit up Basil Canteen a couple weeks okay for Happy Hour and tried new-to-me Thai eats! Started off with the Thaiphoon with mekhong Thai rum, coconut milk, and Thai tea—fun, but not that memorable of a cocktail, honestly. But the sakhoo sal mu was delicious! They are steamed tapioca dumplings filled with pork and peanuts. Would eat again! For a main, I had the yum woon sen, a glass noddle salad with minced chicken and shrimp in a sweet–spicy lime dressing with peanuts and fresh herbs. Fresh and tasty!

I stopped by on my way home. This place has been here for years, and I didn't even know. I love finding great places close to where I live. The owner was very helpful in what was spicy to order. I will definitely be going back, and I highly recommend trying this place if you haven't yet. I had to come back, and the food was still great. The owner and I had a great conversation. He is a great man living his dream.

Lovely Thai resturaunt, has quite a bit of seating, but can get quite busy here. Be aware that you may be seated at communal tables if the place is packed! The service is quick and efficent. And the food comes out hot, fresh, and packed with flavour! I would say a great place if you want to experience upscale Thai cuisine!

Restaurant was good and almost great! Service was really friendly and we loved the atmosphere. The menu was diverse and offered a lot of variety. We ordered a noodle dish (pad sew) and a curry (duck curry). Both were fantastic, the duck being just full of amazing flavors. The pad sew was good, but nothing stand out. Overall, we had a great experience here, though we had to walk through some rougher neighborhoods (South of market/tenderloin adjacent) to get here.

This place is seriously good. I haven't ordered anything a thing I don't like. The steak dishes and pad Thai will really hit the spot. I always have Asian lagers because of my past adventures in SE Asia but see a lot of cocktails being pumped out by the staff. No nonsense decor and staff is ok for the most part.

I’ve been back here many times. I try new dishes almost every time, and I’ve never been disappointed! The pork belly brussel sprouts and yellow curry are my favorite though. I also LOVE the coconut ice cream, but I love coconut. They have a great selection of drinks. We’ve also ordered to go many times and are always satisfied. I recommend ordering directly from the restaurant’s website if you can instead of through a third party app.

Finally open with outdoors seating. Excellent service and food. Great happy hour (on Saturday!) deals. Delicious creative craft cocktails could be slightly stronger 🤷‍♂️

Great food quality with some really good cocktails! Friendly staff with pretty quick service.

OMG. I am so happy this place is close to my office. I am so sorry I didn't get photos but I will come back and update this review. I had the Pad See Ew and it was beautifully prepared and delicious. The service was very friendly and the atmosphere was quiet and peaceful. I cannot wait to come back to try more of their menu! Stay tuned!

We had a little friendsgiving here and OMG the food was soooo good. We came during happy hour and enjoyed their $5 beers, $10 cocktails, and $8 snacks. I loved the green beans, pad tofu, khao soi, crispy shrimp, pad thai, and fried banana with ice cream. Everything was so flavorful and served piping hot and fresh. There were only two servers and they were moving so efficiently for the mostly full restaurant. Great vibes, great service, and even better food!

A cute and exquisite gem, Basil Canteen has the vibe and the food down. You cannot go wrong here with so many options on the menu, authentic Thai cuisine with fresh ingredients, and welcoming service. I had a reservation at 5p (their opening dinner time), and got there a little early. The staff were so gracious and allowed me to use the facility while I waited for opening time to start. The tables and chairs are perfect size and spaced out. The interior of the building is magnificent with tall ceilings and large windows. You can tell that the cooks and servers put a lot of effort into making your experience one to remember. We had green beans with aioli and pork dumplings to share -- amazing! I had the pumpkin curry (sub shrimp for $3) and it was perfection. You can tell this is a popular place for both small and large parties. I will be dining here again -- what's not to love!

Walked in and got greeted. The environment was really cute and warm. Our server was attentive and food came out quick. As for the food, the papaya salad was underwhelming. I would skip. The Tom yum mussels were my favorite. Had a little kick of spice, but the flavor was mouth watering. Next would be the kao soi. The sauce wasn't too thick and was more on the sweeter side. The fried egg noodles gave a nice crunch and added texture. I would order this too. Parking wasn't too bad since it's located in Soma, but i would come here if you're looking for a good Thai restaurant.

This place is definitely a hidden gem, and I'd highly recommend checking it out! The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service was great. The food was all delicious. I tried the pumpkin curry with shrimp and a side of coconut rice, and oh my it was so flavorful. I also tried a pork dish, which was also so tasty and the meat was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be back here and look forward to trying more of the dishes on the menu!

Love the Decor of this restaurant. Be sure to ask the Server for any recommendations. We Listened to her. No Regrets at all....From Start to finish. we finished all the food we order ...Attached were the very good suggestions they gave us.

Chill, casual place to get a yummy dinner with a nice portion size. We were all satisfied with the presentation and taste of our noodles. The pieces of steak to the khao soi were a nice touch and I loved how creamy the curry soup was.

I went for dinner the other night and it was delightful all around. I love that happy hour went to 6:30 and included some of their appetizers. I treated the table to popcorn chicken which was served with a tasty zingy sauce. We all had either pad thai or pad see ew. I loved the spice level of my pad see ew. If you aren't into spicy make sure to ask them to tone it down. Almost off of the items on the menu can have their spice level adjusted. I can't forget to mention the super kind staff!

Lovely experience for Valentine's Day 2025. Servers were wearing pink! Very mindful and checked on us a good amount of times (not too much) - got the table overseeing the place in the corner. Everything we ordered was amazing and we were very full at the end of it. Industrial modern space. Considering to reserve for a big party in the future.

Can't believe I didn't know there was a Thai food spot near my place. So glad my friend introduced me to it. They made the Pad Thai just the way I like it, saucy and spicy. The lime added a nice sour contrast and bean sprouts and peanuts added a nice crunch. Great interior and friendly service too! Will be back!

If you're in the area, and you want some quick bites and drinks before or during your outing to one of the events or clubs nearby, this is a good place for just that. Compared to its sister restaurant, Basil Thai, the Thai food is somehow nowhere near as good. Some of the appetizers are decent, and they have a happy hour everyday, which makes it great for that purpose. If you're looking for a delicious meal, I would walk further down the street. It's pretty easy to walk in or make a reservation on OpenTable if you're in more of a rush, and stuff comes out pretty quickly as well. It's a lot more airy of a space compared to Basil Thai since it has two levels, but unless they're crowded, which is rare from what I've seen, they don't use the second level much. If you do much it out here for happy hour, I would suggest trying the Sri-Ra-Cha spicy margarita as well as the green bean and dumpling appetizers at a discount!

What can I say about this block. Always active for decades. Whether it's your favorite rapper ( Nas) or musician ( Prince) this place was frequently played or visited by all . Slim's and the DNA lounge was the spot for all types of late night madness. My grandma lived about 3 blocks away so I was exposed early of the nightlife early. Today there are day parties at Audio and night parties still go on here at DNA Lounge. This 11th street corridor still the place remains active and I always enjoy a good happy hour. The drinks they offer at Basil Canteen are a variety . I like my go to beer Trumer Pils ( Steve Kerr's favorite also). Then there is my always my go to Pinot Noir red wine. Then there was an intermission of the Hybrid which is Thai tea & Coffee , Cream and Whipped cream. Cocktails all aboard . This is a good start me up drinks and dinner place which located next door to the location where 2pac filmed his video" Brenda's got a baby". Lots of old and new memories going on around here. Music everywhere. On 11th street in San Francisco get drink and food that's sweet and sour On Folsom and take advantage of Happy Hour

Nice ambience, easy to find a parking, friendly and helpful service. Food is great and delicious.

Pretty good neighborhood Thai place. Not a huge menu, but enough to keep it interesting. Pad Thai was a little different than I'm used to,

I just love this place!! It's the perfect location for a quick and tasty dinner if you're hitting Oasis for a show! The cocktails are bright confections that will perk up even the toughest day. The food is fresh, tasty and fast with the right amount of spice. The servers are lovely and friendly. The restaurant is airy and brights d perfect for two or a group! Always a great choice. Get the cashew chicken or the pork belly and the corn fritters to start!!

Basil Canteen is right next to work, so I went here more times than I can count. And let's be honest - when it comes to Thai food, I'm an easy sell. The food? Good. Solid. Thai food is usually a safe bet for me, and Basil Canteen delivers. The flavors are all there, the dishes are fresh, and I'll happily devour anything with basil or chili in it. Now, most of the menu won't rock your world. It's dependable weekday lunch or late-night dinner fare. BUT they have this fried pork belly and Brussels sprouts situation that will haunt your dreams (in the best way). Crispy little cubes of pork belly nestled up with caramelized sprouts. So rich, so fatty, so perfectly over the top. You can't finish it solo without feeling like you need to lie down afterward, but you'll be thinking about it for weeks. So ya, this place isn't life changing, but it's a reliable spot if you're in the area.

3.5 STARS Server: "How spicy would you like it?" Me: "Extra spicy please (no Thai spicy on the menu). Server: "Extra spicy? You sure?" Me: "Yes, please." If it doesn't burn my bunghole, I don't want it. J/k! Basil Canteen is the closest Thai eatery from the office so thought I give them a shot when the spicy craving hit. They're open for takeout, delivery, and dine-in. No outdoor seating. Central location to the bars/clubs in the area making it a good option before getting your drank on. M E N U Standard Thai fare with some modern twists; i.e. taro fries, tom yum baked mussels, etc. Spice levels: Mild, medium, spicy, extra spicy. No lunch specials. HH specials 5 pm-6:30 pm: discounted apps ($8.50), beer, wine, and cocktails. Full bar. F O O D * Sakoo Sai Moo: Steamed Tapioca Dumplings w/ pork, peanuts, lettuce wraps (5 pc-$10): https://tinyurl.com/495jajbw Chinese chiuchow dumplings meets Viet bánh bột lọc, the Thai steamed tapioca dumplings have a mochi-like chewy wrapper with a sweet peanut filling. Couldn't taste the pork and the filling ran too sweet. No accompanying peppers so I asked for hot sauce (only sriracha available). * Gai Pad Krapow: Wok-Fried Minced Chicken w/ green beans, chili, fresh basil ($17.95): https://tinyurl.com/4393wc2x --Sub white rice for coconut brown rice (+$1) --Add fried egg (+$3) --Request extra spicy The gai pad krapow was Americanized, running more sweet than spicy. The extra spicy was about 4-4.5/10 so hot sauce was def needed for heat. There's more white onions than actual basil which wasn't really integrated into the stir-fry. Odd because pad krapow means stir-fried holy basil. The coconut brown rice was properly cooked and the fried egg had an oozy yolk so yay for that. S E R V I C E The owner and staff are SO nice and accommodating. I was several minutes early and they let me sit inside. However, food service is soooo slow. It was completely empty the first 20-25 minutes (weekday lunch) yet the pad krapow took an unusually long time; 30 minutes. A M B I A N C E Spacious two-level corner loft space with high ceilings and exposed brick walls. Hip vibes compared to the Thai restos in the TL. P A R K I N G Metered street parking that can be challenging. Overall, good hospitality but the food ran too sweet and lacked bold Thai flavors, at least to me. And, with the snail-paced lunch service unfortunately, I have to round down.

Delicious food, good service. Our "go to" pre Oasis show dinner spot. Great for groups! Our out of town friends love it!

We came to Basil Canteen in a pinch for time bc we had a show at the Orpheum right after but I really really wanted to try their Tom yum mussels -- I'm so glad we were able to make it! Mom loves Thai and it was her birthday so ofcourse we tried a new spot. Basil Canteen was clean, nicely decorated, had the friendliest staff, and the food was served fairly quickly. We ordered: - Tom Yom Goong Soup (8/10) a classic we always get, theirs was a bit tomatoe-y but good! - Pad Ped Pla Duk (6.5/10) Spicy Wok style crispy catfish with green beans in spiced kaffir red curry sauce. I wanted to try something new and it didn't disappoint but there was also another dish I wanted to try which I think I might've liked more (will come back to try their 3 Flavors Shrimp). The sauce for this was yummy but I may have eaten green peppercorns (?) that I probably wasn't supposed to which might've affected my appreciation of the dish. - Baked Mussels Tom Yum (10/10) Baked New Zealand green mussels with "Tom Yum" aioli. This is what drew me in to try this place and I'm so happy we tried it! It was delicious and rich (I liked it more than my mom did, so could depend on the taster) Overall, I really liked this restaurant and hope to come back soon to try more items as their menu had a diverse selection while also including the classics. Thanks for the yummy food and great service :)

Great food, great service, delicious drinks. It's a great location in the neighborhood and always a good vibe. I appreciate the consistency of the food and service. Definitely recommend the fish chips with the sambal and three sauces. Wish there were more sit down restaurants and options like Basil in the area, but it's always a nice place to sit and eat and highly recommend.

Great ambience and quick service. The shrimp pad Thai was phenomenal but I wish the chicken red curry was served in a different bowl. The shallow plate didn't have much curry and went cold very fast.

Located in the South of Market in San Francisco, Basil Canteen offers Thai food with a modern twist. Food - I ordered 1) Crispy Shrimp Chip $9 chips were yummy, crunchy and I love how it came with 3 sauces: chili jam, peanut sauce, and tim yum aioli. Size is good enough to share with 2-3 people. 2) Pad Seew $19 + $2 for beef - my go-to order at any Thai place. Food was served hot and fresh. Sauce is tasty and the beef was tender. They are located in a corner brick building with two floors. Ambiance was cozy and plenty of space for seating. The workers are nice and attentive. Overall, a good place to eat lunch or dinner when in the SOMA area. No parking available though which may be a problem and I'd recommend take extra safety precaution around the area.

Cute ambiance and I generally liked everything we got but I'm positively obsessed with the duck pineapple red curry!

I have been searching high and low for a Thai restaurant that makes authentic Sakoo so when I saw that basil canteen does I made it a point to try it out as quickly as possible. The restaurant itself is super cute, I like the layout and the individual seating but with a communal feel. The drink menu is on the wall in chalk, so I'm not sure if that rotates or changes, but, overall the service and the food and the drinks were all great here and I will absolutely be back

Most of the stars are for the ambiance & drinks! The food itself was just okay. We had a weekend night reservation and pulled up to a dimlit restaurant in what looked light a retrofitted warehouse, with large shared wood tables inside. We ordered two appetizers for four people and it was good enough. The drinks were the highlight - the Starberry Mohito Mocktail that a friend ordered was excellent. Another friend got a Lychee Thai Iced Tea, which was surprisingly and good as well. Personally shared a Vegetarian Pad Thai. Be warned - you must explicitly state no fish sauce or shrimp paste if that is your choice, because they add it by default to vegetarian dishes as well. They were very good about advertising this on their online menu though, so we were able to have clear conversations with the waitstaff. The Pad Thai was fine - nothing too special. It was good potion size to share.

Tasty and reasonably priced Thai food, conveniently located near many SoMa nightlife options. Perfect to fill up your belly before getting your party on. They have a Happy Hour with mildly discounted appetizers and drinks from 5pm-6:30pm, which makes it even more of a value place. Kao Pode Tod: Little fried corn discs with a nice dipping sauce. Tasty, but kinda small, especially given that it's just veggies and batter. Sakhoo Sai Mu: These were very unique dumplings. Savory umami filling inside of a light and sticky wrapper. First time I've ever had a dumpling melded to a leaf of lettuce. Which was very smart, so your hands don't get sticky, and also quite refreshing. Popcorn Chicken: Pretty good portion for an appetizer. Lots of tasty morsels with a tangy dipping sauce. Not sure how Thai the popcorn chicken is, but yummy nonetheless. Kang Kiow Wan Roti: Love the rich fried bread. Reminds me a little of Malaysian roti, though not as a flaky. The coconut infused pork chunks were a great pairing, kinda like when you get Malaysian roti with a little chicken curry. Kao Soi Neur: While the portions on the appetizers were a little hit-or-miss, this main was very filling! A good portion of hearty skirt steak that was perfectly seared on the outside while pink on the inside. Floating a huge bowl of very rich coconut curry. With tons of chewy egg noodles, which did a great job slurping up that thick sauce. If this was a light broth, like wonton, I could see the same portion size not be filling. But something about all that coconut and spices made this very substantial.

The curry was not the best compare to other places like saap ver in my opinion. Food came warm, not piping hot. Took 36 minutes exactly. Service was amazing however, just the food was a disappointment.

Another successful birthday dinner here last night! Last time I came her for a huge birthday was a few years before the pandemic and they had great service. Everyone got a mix of items , I stuck to the pad Thai which is always a solid option. The chapchaye was a unique entree that I hadn't had before but also good for vegetarians. It has huge slices of tofu. We stayed a little past closing and they were kind enough to bring a candle dessert for my friend even though they closed at that point. Didn't take pictures of the interior but it is such a vibe with the brick and loft style dining. Awesome good, awesome service, and great decor.

I came with a party of 5 for dinner on a sunday around 8pm with no reservation and there was no wait! My fiancé and I ordered pad thai, red curry, and tapioca steamed dumplings. I absolutely loved the tapioca dumplings - this was the first time I've ever heard of this dish and the texture was like eating sticky mochi. We ordered the pad thai at a medium spicy level, which was a lot spicier than we expected (even for Thai spice). If you can't handle spice well, I would order the lowest level if not Level 0. The red curry unexpectedly became our way of taming the heat from the pad thai! In terms of service, our servers were kind but we were very mislead by the fact that there is mandatory gratuity for parties of 5, not 6. The physical menu and the online menu do not state this at all. When we pointed this out, a server said that the menu is very old and has not been updated in a long time. Why is this the case at all? It was very suspicious and it ended our dinner on a less positive note as a result.

Friends don't let friends go to Basil Canteen. Maybe for cocktails? I didn't have a cocktail. Manora's Thai is just a block away, and has been consistent for decades. Inconveniently closed on Sunday, but given that everyone was headed somewhere in an uber, we could have gone to any number of places in Larkin that would have been a lot better, like Ping Yang Thai Grill & Dessert or Lers Ros. Anyway. Tried the following Corn fritters: it was at this point that I knew we were in trouble. I couldn't help but stare at them in horror. This unfortunately caused the person who ordered them to offer me one. My dish had not arrived so I had no excuse. I have a terrible phobia of refusing food. It's normal for corn fritters to be brown, but these were pretty dark, and rather thin, which didn't bode well for creamy centers. Indeed, not even a dousing in the meager amount of sweet cucumber dressing could rescue the overcooked corn fritters fried in oil that had seen better days. I was glad I had modestly cut one in half. I guess this is what you get for coming at the end of service on a Sunday? Chicken Fried Rice: similarly another person at the table seemed to think I was in distress because I was staring at their food in horror. The rice was clearly overcooked. I grabbed two of the three slices of cucumber and hoped the flavor would be ok. Thai fried rice is a real treat I almost never allow myself--I love the onions, the sweetness, a hint of ginger or lemongrass and the lower salt and lighter color vs Chinese, also a major treat. This was a disaster. Not only were the rice grains losing their individuality, but the chicken tasted off. Freaking gross. WTF? No lime or lemon wedges to mitigate. Finally, my order arrived--"boat noodle" thai-style beef noodle soup. It was waaay better than the other two dishes I had, and the waiter was quick to bring bowls for sharing. It was a large portion and I wasn't terribly hungry at this point so it was enjoyed by a couple other people. There was enough chinese broccoli for all, a bit more broth would have been nice, but the flavor was good -- sweet, with a hint of star anise, and the rice noodles were only slightly overcooked.

Food ok. Service rude. I was having low blood a sugar and wanted to order before the rest of my party arrived and they would not allow me to.

Service and were awesome. Our server, Juju, was extremely helpful and excellent hospitality! Will be back!

Yummy and spacious! We got seated on their second level overlooking the downstairs level and it was beautiful! Food was delicious! Drinks were pretty pricey but yummy and creative. Despite being on the second level seating, service was very quick and friendly, giving us helpful suggestions.

My last two run ends at this place has NOT been good. I loved this place and attended it often for work lunch with colleagues. Unfortunately this last time was the icing on the cake. I didn't even eat the food I ordered asked them to take it off the menu since they were not able to get it right. Well done means well done. Slapping more sauce over undercooked meat to be deceptive is wild. Definitely disappointed and won't be going back.

Excellent fare! Decent happy hour on select drinks and appetizers. Drinks $10 apiece and appetizers around $8. We had the Thai corn fritters, beans & roots (taro & tofu fries), and the steamed tapioca dumplings. Not appetizers I would normally order, but so glad we tried them! Would definitely get the corn fritters and the tapioca dumplings again. The pad kee mao was also delicious and the pad thai came with plentiful shrimp. The place has a nice industrial chic look going. Definitely a great place to stop by for happy hour (5-6:30PM) and grab some drinks and bites to eat with friends.

The food here is authentic and flavorful. I've only ordered take-out and I've never had any issues with accuracy or food temp. I wasn't v fond of the duck curry. The sweet and savory just didn't really do it for my palate. I also didn't really love the marinated steak. The steak itself was delicious and tender. The peanut sauce they prepared with it was bland and subpar. Broccoli was also just bland and boring. This place has Khao Soi!!!! Honestly they should get 5 starts just for this dish. This is a Laos dish that you don't find on every Thai restaurant menu. It's a coconut curry soup base broth with meat of your choice and egg noodles. The broth is so flavorful and this soup is more exciting than your traditional curry. There's a great amount of spice with garlic turmeric and ginger. Fresh cilantro adds a nice zest to this dish and the onion adds great flavor and crunch. My favorite part is the crispy fried wonton strips they garnish this dish with. Don't miss out on trying this. Order it as an app for the table or your main entree. Its a highlight. The mango sticky rice is made perfectly here!!

The food is phenomenal. Especially for vegetarians, they make great modifications for us!!!! My favorite was the roti curry appetizer and the pumpkin curry, Also the drinks are phenomens - lychee drinks were GOOOOOD. Def come here! It looked like a upscale warehouse with brick walls and an industrial vibe. The service was super friendly and they accommodated all our requests to substitute items since I am vegan! I came with a large group and they were able to seat us on a thursday night. We had a great time!

Excellent, excellent, excellent!!! I've found my go-to Thai spot. Can't wait to come back. You must give this place a shot!!

I suppose I am used to amazing summer rolls filled with mint and more veg. These were so basic and flavorless.

Came here after realizing that Rintaro isn't the kind of place you walk into without a reservation. There was no line at Basil Canteen, so we were seated right away. Service was fast, and the waiter answered my questions about recommendations very politely and knowledgeably. The drinks were unique and flavorful, especially their take on a Manhattan which had kaffir lime. The veg options were super tasty. Enjoyed the green vegetable curry and the eggplant with fried tofu dish. I was afraid the eggplant with fried tofu would be Chinese-style (more garlicky), which wasn't what I was in the mood for, but actually it was basil-y and hit the spot! Enjoyed the music and ambience, too! Check it out! Not too pricey, either!

We went for an early dinner. Besides our table there were only three other tables of guests. We decided to order a few appetizers of simple fried dishes. We placed our order for the main course at the same time, along with a round of iced tea. As we were enjoying our appetizers the restaurant slowly filled until all tables were busy. Literally everyone in the restaurant got served their food, except us. After an hour of waiting I decided to approach the waitress at her station, because she avoided us and our empty glasses. She was of course busy, because not only was everyone else served, but they were handing out a lot of take out orders. She then decided to get loud with me and lie and gaslight me that our food would be right out. It took longer because we had appetizers, apparently deep frying some tofu delays your dinner by over an hour, according to the waitress. She simply forgot to put in our order, but started to get loud and snippy with me when I asked her about it. After another 30 minutes and fifteen (!!!) more take our orders, yes I counted, our table finally got served. Except my curry, which took an additional 15 minutes. At least I got to eat while the rest of my party sat with empty plates and glasses, because we were not served more $7 ice teas or even water. The waitress the slams the bill into the table, without any comment or any words at all. The food was not as good as usual, because it was very rushed. I used to live this place, but the staff is a mess and should not be serving anyone! We used to come here frequently, but not anymore. What a mess. Such rude service for overpriced food and drink is unacceptable. Not even a sorry or an acknowledgment for their mistake. There are several other Thai restaurants in the neighborhood, I suggest you go elsewhere. We definitely will! Just nasty!

This review is long delayed, but Basil Canteen is my favorite Thai place in the city -- at one point I was here at least six times in four months! The staff is always patient (there was one time I went with friends and we ordered drinks and literally every item on the happy hour menu, and they just laughed at us), the food always hits, and the cocktails are always yummy :-) My personal favorite on the menu is the kao soi, the roti + green curry, and the lychee martini. Honorable mentions include the taro fries, garlic green beans, the corn fritters, and the drunken beef (best spicy!!). At some point during covid, they were offering free thai teas with pickup--they even gave us two because they know I was ordering for both my roommate and myself (because we came so often)! I've been out of town and haven't been in a while, but I'm excited to return :-)

Tasty food and good service + friendly staff I had asked to make my dish spicy but they forgot to make it spicy the first time, and second time it wasn't that spicy Good atmosphere

Really, really solid Thai place! I went with two of my friends for happy hour and we ordered all ten !!!! of their happy hour appetizers (only $5 each !) along with their kang kiow wan roti and a couple drinks. The roti was definitely my favorite dish! The green curry and vegetables really balanced each other. I think I could have eaten an entire one by myself. The appetizers were also pretty good. My three favorites were garlicky green beans which were super flavorful and not too oily, crispy vegetable rolls, and Thai spiced corn fritters which paired well with the peanut cucumber sauce it came with. Overall, v good food and honestly quite a lot of food for how much we spent! Would definitely come back to try their main dishes sometime.

Basil Canteen has hosted a Birthday party for a friend of us. It is a really nice place form the inside and has also a good cocktail list, which for a restaurant is rare and really appreciated. The menu has a small selection of great dishes, all with a little spin. I liked the menu, we had the dishes served family style so everyone could eat a it from all the flavors. Ill have to say that everything was tasty ( my favorite sauce was the one for the duck with Onions and a dark brown soy sauce, my favorite protein was the crispy chicken (comes with green beans). Yes, when you read this you might wonder why I would put it that way. Well it is cause I was not very convinced with the dish I ordered in the beginning. And don't get me wrong - I had the green curry chicken, and if you never had Thai food and like chicken you will love it! All is technically well made.) But if you had such a lot of Thai places in town around you, as we do - ill can honestly say it can't compete. But mixing the dishes up was so yummy! And that is based on that what they serve is tasty and good. It might just be a bit different than the regular Thai. I also had a side of the cucumber salat which was gold and perfect and the chicken popcorns with the delicious dipping sauce also very, very tasty and perfect! I was absolute not fan of the so much anticipated Cornfritters, one spice was overpowering the corn, which for itself normally should left alone! That all said service was great, fast, a great table in a beautiful restaurant with good food. One star is going away, for the dishes not standing out alone (at least for me). PS Sorry we had to make so many picture of the birthday group that my film role on my iPhone was empty, I should have brought another role of good old Kodak film :)

My favorite Thai restaurant in SF! People that work here are very nice! Pad Makeur Yao (eggplant and tofu) and salmon curry are my favorite dish but everything they serve here tastes so good! I usually get full before dessert but their FBI with coconut ice cream is a must to have :) Highly recommended!!

Definitely caters to an American palate. Below are a few dishes. Overall - dishes were tasty, but would have loved to see a little adventure in the menu.

The pandemic has really put a damper on social activities and venturing out to try new places. So glad we stumbled upon this little gem last weekend! If you didn't know it was there, you would not find it. It's in an old industrial brick building and the entrance at the corner of 11th/Folsom is barely recognizable. Food was absolutely amazing, and you must get the fresh roti! Oh my goodness, fantastic! Our party ordered the lemon grass chicken, mango shrimp, and tofu curry veggie (something or other; I'm not the vegetarian). We also ordered the green papaya salad with sweet chili lime/peanut sauce for the table to share. The service was also prompt and extremely friendly. They definitely made us feel welcome. We are definitely going back

Very good Thai food. I ordered the Pad See Ew with chicken and it was great. Nicely cooked and great tasting flavor. Also got Chicken Satay for appetizers + peanut butter sauce, it was delicious. Service was great and the interior vibe is also welcoming, cozy, and comfy. I would definitely come back another time.