Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar

Such a great vibe with good music and even better service! We had the pad kee mao, but the real standouts were the grilled pork skewers and the charcoal-grilled hanger steak. If you love meat, do not skip these. Already planning my next trip back!

From the moment you walk in it becomes a vibe. Music playing in the background. The bartender was busy making drinks. It was after 9:30 pm when I arrived. Tables were served and people appeared to be enjoying their beautifully presented food. We were sat and attended to quickly. I ordered the Thai-phoon, Thai tea w coocinut hints was not sweet but more of a rum tea flavor. The chicken spring rolls were perfectly crisp and loaded with chicken, the lettuce and herbs were the perfect touch. The pad Thai w loaded w chicken and tofu, light in color but flavor was in point. Fried tofu was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside w the perfectly matched dipping sauce. The mango sticky rice, was delicious as well. I will definitely be returning

Great Thai food. Curry was rich and would recommend the stuffed eggplant. Pad see ew was good too, although serving of crab isn't worth the price.

Really solid Thai food. The papaya salad was crisp, fresh and perfectly acidic and spicy. Pad Thai was excellent—just enough sauce without any sogginess. Lived the vegetable curry too. Everything was very tasty. Staff was friendly and accommodated our stroller. Great restaurant.

I love Thai food so my expectations were high, and they completely met them. Prices were in line or even competitive for SF. I suggest you try the Coconut-red curry braised short ribs, it blew my mind, truly delicious.

Hands down. The. Best. Thai. In. SF. That’s right, I said it. Despite tons of options for Southeast Asian food in the city, Basil still takes the top spot for best Thai food I’ve had in the three years here. The Panang Curry with braised short rib is absolutely everything. Without a doubt, order this dish. The velvety coconut curry sauce coats incredibly tender, high quality pieces of beef. We literally almost licked the plate, it was that good! The pad thai was a great second plate, though I do wish the shrimp came tail-free (just a personal preference). We enjoyed all of the cocktails, with my personal favorite being the BKK Negroni. All-in-all, we were extremely happy with everything we had! The one drawback is that the service, though warm and friendly, just frankly seems green. Despite several tables still open, the service was spotty and slow — we had drinks forgotten and entrees arrive sporadically between one another. The entire dining experience took about 45 mins longer than it needed to, but the saving grace was that the food was freaking phenomenal. The staff wasn’t rude or anything — quite the opposite — but really needs to tighten up their ship to take this from four stars to a home run 5 outta 5.

An exceptional Thai dining experience in San Francisco! This restaurant offers the convenience of reservations, ensuring prompt seating upon arrival. While metered street parking might be challenging during peak hours, visiting during the evening proved hassle-free, with complimentary parking available. Upon entering, the restaurant had a few vacant tables, yet the ambiance remained vibrant and inviting. Our meal consisted of the following dishes: Pad Se-Ew - A personal favorite, the Pad Se-Ew here was truly outstanding! Bursting with flavor, it struck the perfect balance without being overly salty. I opted for pork, but any protein would pair well with this classic dish. Gaeng Gari - A must-have for me at any Thai eatery, their yellow curry was utterly delectable! Served with half a chicken, some bones may be present, so exercise caution while savoring the dish. I wholeheartedly recommend this establishment and eagerly anticipate my return!

This is a cool, aesthetic spot to get Thai food downtown. They have all the classic dishes and a fun list of cocktails, although I didn’t try the drinks when I visited. I got the crab fried rice and was very satisfied with the food. Prices are on the higher end, but that’s to be expected given the location. The service couldn’t have been better. The waiter was attentive, and the food didn’t take too long to arrive. The only somewhat annoying thing was the menu listed the entrées with super generic names like “pan-fried fat rice noodle…” first followed by the Thai name like pad see ew, pad Thai, etc. This made the menu confusing to read, especially given the dim lighting. Considering SF’s diverse clientele and the ubiquity of Thai cuisine in California, I feel like the majority of people are familiar with the Thai names, so it’s unnecessary to westernize them, which only results in making the menu less customer-friendly.

Great group dinner spot for 16 of us on a Saturday at 7pm. My friend booked the table a week or two in advance. She also ordered for the group so we wouln't have to deal with menus. It does get quite loud in there - by the time we left around 9pm, I felt like I had to yell to talk to the person next to me! * Saketini - 3.5 stars. A nice served up cocktail with dirty sake. Quite strong! On food we had tons of dishes from Pad see ew, to chicken skewers, papaya salad, beef slices, green beans. The beef (wagyu? Not sure) slices were definitely a standout, as well as a whole chicken dish. The veggies were a little undercooked but still fine.

Our favorites are the charcoal grilled hanger steak, coconut braised pork shoulder, crisped pork belly, chicken yellow curry, and I just tried the fried catfish last night and it was outstanding. Service was super friendly as always and I only wish I could go more. Has a locals vibe, but I hope more people come from farther out to eat at this awesome place!

Oof - really wanted to like this place but so many things went wrong, where do i begin? Service was comically slow - especially for a slow Saturday night (waitstaff were all nice though). They brought the wrong dish out not once, but twice. Food took comically long to come out, first main came out in time, next came 20 mins or so later, next again another 20 minutes. And food and drink - papaya salad and spring rolls were solid, but everything else was way toooo sweet - like cloyingly sweet (and i love sweet!). The drinks were so sweet to the point we couldn't finish them. Would avoid.

Great service at this 30 year old Thai staple. Food was quite bland though and not spicy enough but probably for obvious reasons. The price point is great and the portion of meat is substantial. Drinks took a while to come out.

This was my second time visiting Basil Thai, a couple years back. I remember it being a good experience so it was good to be back. First off, Basil Thai is located in SoMa so it's primarily street parking. We came on a Sunday night and there were spots open. There weren't that many people there. They have happy hour from 5-6:30pm so we came in time for that ($5 beers, $8 snacks and $10 cocktails). I got the Thaiphoon which was basically a Thai tea with rum. It was yummy! It ended up hurting my tummy later in the night though which was unfortunate. The food was also good. We ordered the sticky rice, pak rad gaeng (grilled eggplant green curry), green papaya salad, pad talay ruam mit (stir fry seafood) and the pad see ew. I would say the stir fry seafood and the papaya salad was the best. Everything else was ok! The service overall was a bit mid. I felt like they weren't as nice but maybe it was an off day. They did offer complimentary shrimp chips with the meal which was nice!

3.5! Super pretty spot in SOMA for Thai - we ordered the corn fritters, pad kee mao, and the bean cakes stir fry. The corn fritter was very well fried but needed a bit more salt. The pad kee mao was really fresh (all the vegetables were really yummy), but there wasn't much spice (we did get no fish sauce). The bean cakes were more of a cashew tofu stir fry, and the broth was yummy but also needed more flavor. Service was on the slower side but very nice. Overall good spot, fresh food, just didn't knock my socks off!

Decent thai food! It was the right price for the quality of the food and would recommend if you have the thai food cravings. The restaurant is clean and the staff is nice. It was pretty empty when I went so food came out quickly.

This is a cool, aesthetic spot to get Thai food downtown. They have all the classic dishes and a fun list of cocktails, although I didn't try the drinks when I visited. I got the crab fried rice and was very satisfied with the food. Prices are on the higher end, but that's to be expected given the location. The service couldn't have been better. The waiter was attentive, and the food didn't take too long to arrive. The only somewhat annoying thing was the menu listed the entrées with super generic names like "pan-fried fat rice noodle..." first followed by the Thai name like pad see ew, pad Thai, etc. This made the menu confusing to read, especially given the dim lighting. Considering SF's diverse clientele and the ubiquity of Thai cuisine in California, I feel like the majority of people are familiar with the Thai names, so it's unnecessary to westernize them, which only results in making the menu less customer-friendly.

We ended up going to this place on a cold rainy day. Very comforting food with great vegetarian options. The corn fritters were surprisingly delicious with a great cucumber dipping sauce . We asked the waiter to cook it with less oil and it didn't feel as oily. The green curry had a great spicy kick. The green beans were the real winner, perfectly seasoned! The noodles were also delicious. Overall great portion sizes and the tofu was nicely cooked. One less star because the bathroom was atrocious. Ambiance was really nice with a calming effect with all the wood.

Basil Yes, more please! A chic inviting Thai Bar Restaurant with great beverages, stellar food, and even greater service on Folsom Street in SoMa, San Francisco. We strolled in for dinner after a full afternoon and it was just starting to pick up more. The have tons of seating including at their modern trendy bar area. I didn't even notice the cozy table for two up at the front tucked away like a private nook which we got offered right away... And of course took it! A welcomed romantic dinner with my guy? Don't mind if I do. I almost thought he planned this because it was such a moment and he had been a few times before. The live plants, awesome music, warm decor and aromas are unforgettable. Ordering the fried brussel sprouts to start to start from the LITTLE SOMETHING (aka appetizers) menu was bliss... prepared in lemon zest, huge portion. The fried tofu, crispy vegetable rolls, fresh roll and many vegetarian vegan friendly items here as well as the entire menu. I would double back for here to try many things, but the Red curry of tofu & vegetables would be first as the first time was the charm. Pumpkin, basil, eggplant, snap peas, corn and tamarind sauce with a side of ride made for an impressive entree located under RICE PLATES as well as CURRIES. Basil has dishes FROM THE WOK, FROM THE FIRE, SOUP & SALAD, FRIED RICE + NOODLE, NOODLE SOUP, SIDES & SWEETS (like the Sweet mango + coconut sticky rice) and so many signature cocktails, impressive red as well as white wine, beers, soft drinks and sakes. Pretty much the definition of a hidden gem and possibly my favorite spot I tried while visiting San Fran. "Hot Food + Strong Drinks" doing it all since 1995, nearly 30 year spreading the love of eats, sips and smiles on your face and your belly. Street and Bike parking is available, as are reservations, delivery and/or takeout. Q Tip: The accept apple pay, android pay and traditional forms of card or cash.

Bad service from two men working 7:30 today. Man was getting smart with me because they forgot an item that was clear in red letters on the receipt. Not my fault you didn't read

Hands down. The. Best. Thai. In. SF. That's right, I said it. Despite tons of options for Southeast Asian food in the city, Basil still takes the top spot for best Thai food I've had in the three years here. The Panang Curry with braised short rib is absolutely everything. Without a doubt, order this dish. The velvety coconut curry sauce coats incredibly tender, high quality pieces of beef. We literally almost licked the plate, it was that good! The pad thai was a great second plate, though I do wish the shrimp came tail-free (just a personal preference). We enjoyed all of the cocktails, with my personal favorite being the BKK Negroni. All-in-all, we were extremely happy with everything we had! The one drawback is that the service, though warm and friendly, just frankly seems green. Despite several tables still open, the service was spotty and slow -- we had drinks forgotten and entrees arrive sporadically between one another. The entire dining experience took about 45 mins longer than it needed to, but the saving grace was that the food was freaking phenomenal. The staff wasn't rude or anything -- quite the opposite -- but really needs to tighten up their ship to take this from four stars to a home run 5 outta 5.

Wanted to try something good after being stuck in Union Square for 4 days. Looked up best tai in SF and this place was on the list and walkable. Walked in and sat at the bar. Probably the most SF asian guy (acted like it was his place) walked me through the menu and recommended me not eat what children eat lol so he told me to have the pad ke mao (pan fried fat rice noodle and steak). It was really really good and the peppers made it a lot better. Service was great and the place itself is really nice. Def going back next time in SF.

Tom yum - nice and acidic, this was delicious Crab fried rice - not super flavorful, but a good staple Grilled chicken thigh skewer - very much appreciate they use dark meat for the skewers here, loved the peanut sauce as well Sticky rice w mango - classic, done well, impressively good mango even in March

If you live here or are around here, this is an alright place to go. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, it was open late when I was looking for Thai food one night. I would say that the food definitely tasted better than some of the photos and I'm glad I gave it a try. At first glance, it looked a little suspect. But the noodles had a lot of sauce which I prefer and the portions for some of the apps were good. Although I am thinking, for that price, it better not be small! Without the dipping sauce, the chicken wings would be very bland. I believe they were just fried with no seasoning. I liked dipping the chicken wings in the fried egg roll sauce and vice versa. It's not the restaurants fault but just know with the location, you might or might not see weird things while eating. We had the small window seat and ate our dinner while someone was shooting up outside and passing out. The waiter could have been more attentive. He didn't come back to ask if we needed anything or refilled our water. We waited quite a while to even get a check and ask for boxes. It was obvious we were done but no one ever came by even though the restaurant wasn't too busy.

Went here for a 3rd or 4th date with my now live-in boyfriend a couple years ago and their food and ambiance is spot on. The walk to get here is a bit sketch since it's in SOMA but not too bad. Food was very tasty and the prices are pretty good for the area. I've also ordered to-go here for lunch at work one time and the portions are huge! Would def recommend!

Smaller restaurant so if you have a larger group- def recommend making reservations. Atmosphere was cute and service was good. Food was amazing! Didn't get to try their cocktails this time but they looked interesting!

Came here grab dinner with a friend and I have also door dashed from here multiple times. I really enjoy the pad se ew which is flavorful and they also have the spicy Thai paste. You can ask for the spicy paste on the side or in your noodles I prefer on the side because it can get really spicy. The ambiance is amazing very classy and the service was excellent and quick. They also have happy hour that ends at 6:30.

Absolutely delicious dishes, got the dumplings as a starter and they were so juicy and steaming warm. Lovely ambiance and interior! Service was fast.

Came here for dinner with a somewhat large party after Folsom. I am in this neighborhood often and my least favorite thing is that I can never find a decent meal. That all changed when my friend took me here. Finally good food in SOMA, and I will be back!

I came here for dinner with a friend, and the ambience walking in surprised me! It seems upscale and intimate, but the pricing is very affordable, and the menu has all your core Thai dishes. The portion size is great, and the taste is a good balance - saucy but not too salty. I ordered the Pad Kee Mao with steak, and they gave a generous amount of steak as well. Our server was friendly and attentive, and I had a great time coming here to catch up with a friend.

I really wish I liked this Thai spot, but unfortunately it didn't hit the mark. We ordered pad see ew and pad khee mao, but both didn't have the right amount of seasoning. The interior looked nice, and the service was pretty good as well!

First time in the area and trying out this spot. Walked in without reservations with a small group of friends on a week day during the evening. We were seated immediately and there were a few tables already taken. Tried the classic tom kha which was a giant bowl of soup and chicken. Perfect for a big appetite. Around the table, others ordered the Kana mu grob and the pad ke mao all with good reviews. Service was fast and cordial. Nice spot with good variety.

Very poor quality, the food didn't look good or taste good. I would avoid this place and keep searching for other restaurants

Lunch was empty. We were the second set of diners. They have these tables in the very front. I felt like I was in a display case. Very enjoyable lunch. Choose from a long selection of rice plates. Got the pork belly kabocha squash with brown rice. I can drink the sauce. Super big plate and so delicious. All the spice of Thai melted together. I was thinking of lemongrass. It comes with a fried egg roll. I got leftovers from the meal for a snack later. Such a zen place.

Host was my least favorite. He told me that the online reservation was off. I told him I made the reservation a week ago; and was merely showing him my confirmed reservation. He told me don't give him the face, I did not know what he was talking about. I don't want to argue, not worth my time. When a table was available, he just pointed us to that table to go and get seated. Never again...

We ordered to go. More like a 3.5 ish but rounding up as most dishes were pretty good. Their papaya salad was bomb! I think it was the best thing there. The dressing was a perfect spicy and sour. We also got some pad kee mao, crab fried rice, shrimp in tamarind and green curry. The pad kee mao wasn't as flavorful as I hoped. It was dry and the seasoning wasn't soaked in. Some of the noodles were still white. The crab fried rice had plenty crab. It was pretty good. The shrimp in tamarind was tasty. And the green curry was good, pretty mild though. I'm sure the experience in the restaurant would have been better but we had 2 infants and it was raining, so it was easier to order to go and eat at home.

I love this place, ambiance is adorable and the food is delicious. The service is also excellent. We got the salmon and the mixed seafood with sticky rice. The curry with the salmon was amazing, and the mixed seafood gave you huge chunks of squid that was cooked perfectly. Can't wait to go back!

Very cute decor. The wood paneling, art and lamps make for a sleek modern look with class. The fresh flower on each table really sets this place apart from your average Thai restaurant. I highly recommend the fire grilled salmon curry. Perfectly cooked and generously portioned. The service was also great. We also had the mixed seafood and that was good as well, the sticky rice on the side puts it all together.

The food is great here, but expect it to be a little pricier than other Thai restaurants! The beef short ribs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was a perfect pairing. They have a bar inside as well, so you can have a drink along with your food. It was quite packed when I went, and even then, the servers were amazing!

I've been here 3 times now and I think it's my new favorite Thai spot in the bay. On weekdays it's pretty easy to find parking and I've never had to wait. The service here is pretty standard, not amazing, not terrible. The ambience is nice low lighting and very clean. The Kao Soi, panang curry (coconut braised beef), gaeng bpet (honey roasted duck), and the catfish are all amazing choices. The pad Thai is also good, but honestly it's good anywhere I would suggest trying something more unique. The mango sticky rice is also solid. In the past they gave shrimp chips with check in but I don't think this is the case anymore. I would recommend people to come here as I've had other Thai food in the bay, and this is my favorite so far!

The restaurant has a really nice ambiance which may not be apparent from the outside. I love the bamboo chairs, they're super comfortable. Food was delicious, especially the catfish and the pad see ew. However, the duck was a bit dry Our server (didn't get her name unfortunately) was really friendly and patient. She let us bring wine from the wine store across and uncorked it for us.

A trip here was the result of a backup plan since our chosen dinner spot was closed. All of our food was shared family style amongst the four of us. Bar bites: 1. Roti Indian flatbread with yellow curry braised chicken (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=phFerPz00XDb1awDpBlD_g&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Unlike what I'm used to, this was more taco shell style than naan texture with shredded chicken and curry on top. 2. Bpik gai tod (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bQwp9qgTgDk4ik30QfRRtg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Described as fried lemongrass chicken wings, these were crispy and batterless, served with a nicely paired dipping sauce. Clean flavors here. Mains: 3. Seafood Bamee (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=4o33FLYt5o8RIN7EfSIhOQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - This seafood garlic noodle with squid, shrimp, scallops, cabbage, chili, and fresh basil. I didn't notice the chili as this was mild yet "ching" (Cantonese for clean flavored). The noodles reminded me of the Chinese egg variety. 4. Kao Pad Pu, add an egg (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Ai9XR2h3qGMDZ9IJI-qtZQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Crab fried rice, cherry tomatoes, onions, and scallions, we added an over easy egg which worked though sunny side is my preference. 5. Pad se-ew (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2UWi-FbC1cdFwK2eLx9GlA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Pan-fried fat rice noodle, pork, Chinese broccoli, egg, and black bean sauce. Friend's choice, I found this tasty and liked the crisp broccoli. 6. Pad ke-mao (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=CAF6R8pIdpQOibRWKUY9QQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q) - Pan-fried fat rice "drunken" noodle, steak, eggs, onion, basil, garlic, and fresh chili. My selection, I enjoyed this the most and finished the last few bites of this. I originally didn't order a beverage but my friend noticed a table placard offering lychee iced tea (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Tf4jPP_Noy-EECMave-cdg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q); it was just okay as it had a little bit of a sour tang to it that was not expected. We were seated towards the back and the tables were very well distanced. The only criticism is that it is dark with a club ambiance, neon lighting and tints. Service was functional, somewhat understandable since we were their last table on a Sunday night. I'm glad we went home with full stomachs but will likely return for lunch on my next visit.

GOOD FOOD. STRONG DRINKS. This place is my new favorite place. The vibes are perfect, the service is amazing, and I'm just in love. Pad Thai is 10/10. Chicken satay is soooooo good. Moist and full of flavor.

I originally visited Basil Thai for SF Restaurant Week, but I abandoned my plan to order off the prix-fixe menu because their regular menu had so many appealing dishes that I wanted to try. A friend and I ordered family-style - we tried the yellow curry chicken roti, grilled eggplant salad, and shrimp and eggplant seafood dish. Since we checked in through Yelp, we also received complimentary shrimp chips. The yellow curry chicken roti was probably my favorite part of the meal. The disk of flaky and crispy roti was smothered in creamy curry sauce and topped with braised chicken and fresh vegetables. It was challenging to share family-style, though, since the butter knife we were given was ineffective at sawing through the roti. The grilled eggplant salad was refreshing and had good flavor; however, it was not clear how to eat it (is it a lettuce wrap/finger food or a salad?). We tried eating it as a salad but gave up and made lettuce wraps since the lettuce pieces were giant. If I were to order it again, I'd ask for a knife so I could eat it as a salad, since the ground meat was very juicy. Also, I was disappointed with the eggplant and shrimp portion size - the dish was served with only two chunks of eggplant and two shrimp. The shrimp and eggplant seafood dish was pleasantly spicy, garlicky, and basil-flavored. The eggplant was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the generous portion of shrimp was succulent. We ordered a side of jasmine rice for accompaniment, since the dishes didn't come with rice. We dined on a weekday evening, and the restaurant had only a few other parties. I noticed several large tables in the dining room, so I envision Basil Thai would be a popular spot for groups on weekends. The servers were friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean. Our overall meal was reasonably priced, and I'd definitely consider coming back to try some of the curry and noodle dishes (and re-order the chicken curry roti).

First stop to eat when arriving in the area, and it did not disappoint. I had the Panang Curry with short rib, and my cousin ordered branzino. Both were dynamite! The short ribs came boneless and were as tender as mother's love, as my dad would say. The branzino was cooked perfectly and came with this sweet, soy-like sauce. Perfection. Service was great and attentive. Everyone we came in contact with was very nice. The vibe was chill. I 100% recommend.

I came here on Sunday night around 7 pm with a group of friends. We got a reservation but the restaurant was quite empty. The ambiance was really good and the interior was beautiful too. I got the vegetable flatbread and vegetable rolls, both had such fresh and tasty veggies on them. The food arrived very quickly and the service was wonderful. Would definitely visit again to try one of the chicken dishes.

My friends and I were looking for a place to eat for a late dinner in San Francisco. We came across Basil Thai and oh boy, it was a good find! My group of five were seated immediately because there was a table for five available next to the window and the restaurant is very spacious so it's easy to walk around and also easy to keep the social distance. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the staff was incredibly friendly. Now on to the food! My friends and I ordered the stewed beef short ribs panang curry, coconut braised pork shoulder red curry, the kao soi noodle soup, pad Thai, and the Lao classic tray sampler. Everything was absolutely incredible! My favorite was the Lao classic tray which includes a crispy rice salad, chicken spring rolls, e-sarn pork sausage, Lao fried chicken wings and lettuce wraps. That was so fun to eat and went well with everything including the steamed white rice haha. The rice salad was absolutely crispy with that perfect sweetness and savouriness in every bite. Both curries were really good with lots of flavor and I literally slurped up the curries with the rice. Both noodle dishes were standard and were a joy to eat and went along very well with all of our other dishes. After we got the bill, the total came out to about only $137 for five people which is totally worth it! Such a joy to eat there and I cannot wait to go back and it's probably one of my favorite new finds in San Francisco this year.

A great Thai restaurant in SF! You can make a reservation so that you're seated immediately when you arrive. There is metered street parking which may be a little difficult during busy times, but coming at night time was fine and meter parking was free. The restaurant was a little empty when we arrived but the ambiance of the place still felt lively and comfortable. Items ordered: Pad Se-Ew - I always love getting Pad Se-Ew, and this place's Pad Se-Ew was amazing! The taste was so flavorful and wasn't too salty. I got it with pork this time but any meats always go well with this signature dish. Gaeng Gari - I also have to get the yellow curry every time I eat Thai food, and their yellow curry was sooo delicious! It comes with half of a chicken which may include some bones, so be careful when eating the chicken. Would definitely come back!!

Came here for dinner with friends before a show we were going to, and was not disappointed! Everyone enjoyed their meal and I especially liked my panang short rib dish. It was so flavorful and had plenty of sauce to make every bite delicious. Service was friendly and all the food came out really quickly. We are all looking forward to returning the next time we are in the area and trying new things on the menu.

the ambiance and service was great. the pad thai was really gross. with mild spice it had zero zing. wayy too much egg. smelled gross tons of protein, but the taste isnt it

Came here on a Saturday night a few months with a group of friends. We got a bunch of drinks, appetizers, and entrees to share. Unfortunately, I don't remember the names of the drinks and dishes, but I definitely remember loving each dish and entree. The food seemed fresh and always tasty The place has a pretty nice vibe for a date spot, and I'm usually able to get seating, even during dinner on the weekends. Definitely recommend 5/5. I've been back a few times, and can't recommend it more for Thai food!

Just came in for a snack. Ordered a Tom Kha and Chicken Satay. This is probably the only Tom Kha I've ever had where the chicken wasn't dry. It was absolutely delicious. We got medium spice but you gotta smush the pepper around if you want the spice to hit. The Chicken Satay with peanut sauce was also very good. The service was nice and the vibes were nice.

Don't go here if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies as this business is extremely misleading. I'm honestly shocked that a restaurant stays open with practices like theirs... For context, I have a fish allergy and am strictly vegetarian. I decided to order the red veggie curry which I thought was safe to assume did NOT have any fish it since there was none listed in the title or description of the dish on the menu. I order and a few minutes later my dish arrives, I take a bite and immediately notice it tastes fishy. I go to ask the server if there is fish sauce in there and they tell me there is. I explain that I have an allergy and they offer to remake the same dish for me without fish sauce which I appreciated. They explain how they can pack up my dish for me and I told them to just take it back and not bother since I can't eat it anyways. A few minutes later they come out with my dish re-prepared and my original one packed up in a box. The bill comes after I'm done eating and I notice I'm charged for BOTH of the curries. I go up to the server to ask about the charges. He then rudely insists that I have to pay for the original dish and the new explaining how I should assume because it's a Thai restaurant that there's fish sauce in most dishes. I tell him that because fish sauce was not listed in the description and it was labeled veggie it should be a fair to assume that there is no fish sauce in there. He continues to blame me for not asking ahead of time. It's really wrong of them to charge me for something I'm not only allergic to, but something they also labeled improperly and then blame me to and continue to berate me. Needless to say I'm very pissed off but I decided for the sake of not causing a scene and arguing more to just pay for both dishes even if completely unjustified.

Ate here last night for dinner and this was my second time here. Excellent drinks, service, and food! Very delicious. The shrimp pineapple fried rice was 10/10.

I really enjoyed dining here as the ambience was great and the food matched well with it. The duck curry was really good and I enjoyed the sweetness of it which wasn't sickly sweet and was just right. In addition, the beef short rib of the panang curry was extremely tender and made each bite made you want more of it. Basil is a restaurant that's nice and clean while also serving good food. However, it is slightly on the pricier side for the serving size of the curry that's offered. Of note, rice does not come along with the curry and will need to be ordered separately.

My friend wanted to check this place out, and so we decided to go on a random Wednesday evening. Lots of space, yet an intimidate dining experience! I wouldn't recommend sitting in the far back because the music can get loud. We ordered: - Crab Fried Rice (4.5/5) This was my favorite dish! I loved the real crab pieces inside, and all the flavors tied in perfectly. Savory, not too salty, and addictive. Would definitely order agin. - Red Curry (4/5) This dish was also very good. I liked the pineapple chunks and the duck skin was crispy and paired well with the rich broth. The only thing is that this dish doesn't come with rice, so I recommend getting a side of rice. Towards the end, it can feel a bit heavy so I think it's a good dish to share. - Pad Thai with Shrimp (4/5) This was my original pick, and I'm so glad I ordered it. The noodles are chewy and flavorful. Some of my complaints with other Thai places is that the pad thai is often too sweet and one dimensional, but this dish was balanced and they give you lots of shrimp and tofu. Honestly rare to find a place where I like all dishes I ordered. Would definitely reorder all three, and maybe try some of their cocktails and desserts next time.

Tried this place for restaurant week! My party had reservations, although they were not necessary. Went on a weekday during peak dinner hour, and there were plenty of tables available. They provide you both the restaurant week menu (with special items that are usually not on their menu, according to their waitstaff) and their regular menu. For my starter, I ordered the salmon tataki. I couldn't tell that it was seared; it seemed more to be small chunks of salmon sashimi that i could put on the wonton-like chips as if it were salsa. I mostly ordered this option so I could have one fish option and one non-fish option for my meal, otherwise I would have ordered the KFC quail instead. The perk of this option is it was very light and felt pretty healthy (vs the quail was pretty much just fried chicken). For the main course, I ordered braised oxtails. This was a HUGE portion; definitely got my money's worth with this dish. They give a good amount of oxtail, and the sauce was a delicious creamy peanut red curry. I also liked the amount of potato puree and carrots in the dish. I had the opportunity to try some of the pan-fried Petrale Sole; also a solid dish with a different tasting curry. Since it was fried, the sole ended up tasting like any other fried fish, nothing particularly special about it being Petrale Sole in particular. Dessert was ice cream with blueberries. A very simple dessert, but I was so full that this was satisfying enough (I don't think I would be able to eat anything that was heavy at this point). Off of their main menu, I ordered their Thai-phoon (rum, Thai iced tea, coconut milk). The Thai iced tea flavor didn't strongly come through, but it was sweet and easy to drink. Probably would try something else if I were to stop by here again but wouldn't mind getting it again. Overall, a solid dinner!

Service: good service and servers were nice. Food also came quick Ambiance: nice and clean. Not a hole in the wall place. In Folsom in soma so it's also convenient location if you're going out after. Plenty of seating for groups Food: not the best Thai food in town and not the worst. I think this place caters to clientele that prefers Americanized dishes and nicer ambiance/service. So don't come to this place is you're looking for a more authentic Thai food experience. With that said, the pad Thai was decent.