Chili Basil Thai Cuisine

I am extremely dissatisfied, disappointed, and very upset. I drove all the way from Camarillo to experience the food at this restaurant, I went when I got off of work and when I walked in, I respectfully asked them if they’re open because I didn’t see nobody inside they talk to somebody in the back to confirm and they said I can place an order take out only immediately I started getting dirty looks from the staff, and when I placed my order, I specifically ordered spicy basil fried rice with chicken And I told them I wanted it very spicy level three being the highest the lady expressed to me that everybody usually gets the mild, but I specifically told her that I wanted it very spicy. when it came down to pay I can tell the lady at the register was bothered that I didn’t give a tip and that I asked for a receipt. The hospitality that I got from this place Was very poor. The workers are two-faced and once they notice that I wasn’t leaving a tip they didn’t care about me as a customer whatsoever and it shouldn’t be about that! when I got home to eat my food, I was even more disgusted Because it Was not What I paid for! It’s not fair that I order and pay for something with my harder money and not get what I paid for the workers must have been very upset that they had to make my food that they deliberately did not make my food right and that goes to show you what kind of people they have working for chili Basil. they just proved to me that they’re very vindictive and have hatred in their heart. The manager should consider looking into what kind of people they have there because who knows what they’re doing to people’s food when they’re having a bad day. you guys look at my food and be the judge of the comment I’m leaving? does this look like spicy basil, fried rice super spicy level three?

Chili Thai Basil is hands down one of the best Thai food spots around. Every dish is packed with bold, authentic flavors and made with care—you can really taste the quality in each bite. The Thai basil dishes are especially outstanding, perfectly balanced with just the right mix of spice, aroma, and freshness. The food is consistently excellent, portions are generous, and everything arrives hot and beautifully prepared. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Thai cuisine or trying it for the first time, this place delivers a true five-star experience. If you’re craving top-tier Thai food, Chili Thai Basil is a must-try. I’ll absolutely be coming back. 🌶️🍜

Had a nice lunch here. The place has a calm, neat interior and a comfortable atmosphere. Our server was very attentive and kind, and gave helpful suggestions when we asked what to order. We tried the yellow curry, pad thai noodles, Thai basil fried rice, satay, and Thai boba tea. The yellow curry was the highlight — very delicious and comforting. The satay was also very good, though the sauces were a bit on the sweeter side and not spicy. The pad thai noodles were mostly good (2 out of 3 of us liked them), but they are a bit oily and have peanuts, so keep that in mind if that’s not your preference. The Thai basil fried rice was very good and again liked by 2 out of 3 of us. Overall, a pleasant place with good food and great service.

This is my first time trying Chili Basil and will not be my last. First of all, the restaurant is gorgeous- everything is so well decorated and clean and gives off a very nice ambiance. There was outdoor seating but I prefer indoors- so that’s where I decided to sit. As for my food, I went for a light brunch so I got a Thai tea- which was delicious. I feel like when you come to a Thai restaurant you have to try their thai tea. It wasn’t too sweet and it was creamy. As for the food, I got the pork rib and then veggie wraps with tofu and shrimp. The pork rib is nicely seasoned, not spicy, very tender— it literally fell off the bone. You get quite a lot too- so definitely can be like a sharing plate with a friend. For the wraps, the two sauces that come with it are SO GOOD. you get the crunch from the lettuce and the herbs, and you get the noodles, and then the sauce just makes everything come together. I wanna say it’s a clean bite- it’s refreshing and light and the pieces of tofu and shrimp made it very filling. Next time I’ll come for a lunch or dinner so I can try the entrees too. 10/10 would come again

LOVED this place. Amazingly delicious food, reasonable prices, and excellent service. Nice decor and a cute patio area. Ordered the Chicken Tom Yum hot pot level 3 spicy and a Tofu coconut noodle dish. Highly recommend.

The food is delicious! The staff is super friendly. They remembered our names after our first visit! We have tried different menu options and are never disappointed! Our go to for take out too.

This place is a real gem! For starters, it is a high-quality Thai food restaurant on the east end. It's also the best Thai restaurant in Ventura, in my opinion. The food is fresh, authentic, and tastes wonderful. Even their kids' menu is really good! Plus, you can color with your children on the paper tabletop while you wait for your food to arrive. We've had the same server twice, and he’s been great both times. Tonight, it was packed, and the staff and cooks did an excellent job. I think people are starting to come from all over Ventura to dine here. If so, it's definitely worthwhile.

One word… DELICIOUS! Great customer service, waiters are very attentive from the moment you walk in you’re greeted and feel welcomed. Once your seated they make sure to follow up to make sure your all set. If you want a bang for your buck go with their special combinations that consist of a soup or salad, veggies, rice, and main dish. Good selection of dishes in their menu as well. Highly recommend it.

Really enjoy the food at this new Thai restaurant, located in the Vons center on Telegraph Road. They have many choices on their menu (including a whole page of vegan dishes). We have eaten here twice and been very pleased with the quality. The service is excellent as well. When trying a new place, we usually order standard dishes to see how they compare. I had a ginger stir-fry with fried tofu, and my wife had her favorite: pad woon sen... see photos. This is one of our new favorite restaurants...!

This will be a bit of a review, so the TLDR; they can't cook tofu, add any level of spice and everything is absurdly overpriced. Man, I really had high expectations of this place after reading the reviews. We just moved back to Ventura this month, and Thai food is my favorite cuisine--especially fried tofu and yellow curry. Often I make my own, but in my old town I had a few amazing go-to places. Anyway, we spent roughly 130ish through DoorDash on 4 entries and 3 apps. I know DoorDash has elevated prices (17.99 a main and 10-14 an appetizer), but even then it seemed a bit pricy. Figured it could be worth it with bigger portions and leftovers though. We ordered: satay tofu, crispy fried tofu, fried veggie rolls, yellow curry, sweet and sour tofu, fried rice with tofu, and a side of sweet and sour sauce (for 2.50). Positives: Food was super hot and fresh! Everything we ordered was there (minus the cutlery we asked for), containers had a great seal and didn't leak, food was made quickly. Also, all food is edible. I like that the rice is separated from the entrees. Negatives (sorry): Portions are small, tofu is horribly raw, food is bland and/or way too oily. Satay tofu: This was the worst dish. For 14 bucks it was half the amount shown in the picture. It was approximately 1 block of tofu cut into 4 pieces, unpressed, and completely raw. Even the lettuce underneath was saturated by the water leaking out. It was incredibly mushy and unflavored. I could have gotten that at my local store for 2 bucks. We plan to season it and recook it (I don't like wasting food, but oooof). What a waste of money. 0/10 Crispy fried tofu: Meh. Once again not cooked properly and the portion was small. I would expect this portion for about 7 bucks max, and this is my go-to appetizer at Thai places. 4/10 Fried veggie eggrolls: My partner hated them and called them mushy, but I didn't mind them too much (especially after eating the raw mushy tofu). I liked the garlic flavor but we only got 4 for like 12 bucks! 5/10 Yellow curry: This is the dish that initially made me love Thai food, but my god they messed this one up. Normally I've seen carrots, onion, potato, peas, broccoli and tofu--this one didn't have peas or broccoli. That's totally fine, the problem was everything they did include. Potatos basically tasted like a mashed potato--so overcooked. Once again the tofu was under, but a lot better than the other dishes. The curry was awful. Very, very thin, super sweet, and super oily. We ordered it 3x spice and there was none. Overall very gross. I make it 10x better in my crockpot at home. 2/10. Garlic green bean tofu: Liked the flavor, but again no spice (3x) and undercooked tofu. Small amount of tofu included as well for 17.99. 5/10 Sweet and sour tofu: Getting repetitive here, but under-portioned, no spice, raw tofu. If you order something as spicy as possible you would think there would be some kind of spice! I would expect this dish to cost 7 bucks, not 18. 6/10 Fried rice with tofu: This one was okay, but lacking seasoning. Raw tofu...no spice...you know the deal by now. 6/10 Side sauces: Frustrated that it was 2.50 for a side of sweet and sour but at least it tasted okay. The other sauces the dishes came with were not good. We also didn't get any cutlery which was a bit annoying considering how much we ordered. Overall, I probably won't come back here. I know I paid more because of DoorDash, but even after checking the website prices it's just not worth it. Stay far, far, far away from the tofu, especially the satay tofu. It looks absolutely nothing like the picture. You're better off buying a brick of it in the store and eating it raw. I don't enjoy leaving bad reviews, but this was just such a miss for basic things. I would expect any Thai restaurant to know how to cook tofu, add any type of spice (especially when you have the option of 3x spice), and season their food for this price point.

When you walk in to a comfortable and tastefully appointed location that has some size you expect good food. And that is Chili Basil - nestled in a shopping strip, but boasting a decent footprint and having a very nice modern interior. We were not disappointed! The food here is amazing - and the service was excellent also. My friends and I were in the area for a double date. We ordered Drunken Noodles, Panang Curry, Pad Se Ew, and Massaman Curry. For disclosure i love thai food and both my friend and I that were there have eaten at Thai places too numerous to count, and i cook Thai food at home . This can set high expectations - and we look for unique and satisfying experiences. The noodle dishes were flavorful and expertly prepared with good portions. The pad see ew was rich and flavorful, while the drunken noodles had good ingredient variation and a nice spicy kick. But the curry's were the standout! The panang curry was unique and rich with a depth of flavor that set it apart from many Thai restaurants I have tried . The presentation was beautiful with the rice for both of the curries formed into a heart and a flower respectively. The massaman curry was mild and sweet with peanut undertones - excellent flavor and ingredients. They were easily devoured. My one complaint? The rice portions are small for the entree. The experience, ambience, service, portions and food flavor were all excellent - higher than normal for sure! Thank you Chili Basil!

Superb service, delicious food, and great dining experience from interior to presentation. First time trying out this place and I'm so glad to have found freshly, wrapped spring rolls! The wrapper was soft as if it just made prior to serving as our appetizer. Family and I ordered different items on purpose to try and they did not disappoint. Each menu items was bursting with flavor and presentation was on point. I'd def get spring rolls, curry, and pad thai again. Would order hot pot Tom yum next time as opposed to getting the lunch special that serves soup or salad. Definitely planning on coming back to try other menu items.

Last time I was here it was a little Italian place but that was pre-COVID, but that's was then and this is now. This place had a lot of selection and the staff is very very friendly. I like that. We were waiting for others so I parked it at the bar and ordered a Singha and a large hot sake. People showed up so it was off to the table of 4. They had a "Combo Menu" and the full regular menu. Both had all the good stuff and the combo meals looked reasonably priced with lots of food and options. We decided to go family style, so I do what I do and just go for it! We ordered a lot of the staples: shrimp spring rolls, fried egg rolls, seafood Tom kha, combo drunken noodles, green curry chicken and the garlic eggplant. I have to say everything was very DELICIOUS! I haven't been to Thailand (yet!) but I have eaten a lot of Thai food and this is up there with the good ones. If you're out and about and don't know what to eat, head on over to Chili Basil and order some of this good food. You won't be disappointed.

New place in town and great place in town! We came here on a Friday night. It was been a while since I saw a sign for this place and I love Thai food so I decided to try when they open and just had the opportunity to do it! I'm glad I came and got to meet their wonderful owner Lea. Very nice women and took our feedback about food since it's a new Place and was grateful for us to be there and give her feedback about food to advise the chef. I would definitely return here. Staff are to p notch outstanding, food is qualifying and tasty, place is huge and variety of items on menu from vegan to different kinds of meat. I'm excited to return here and try more amazing dishes! Will return soon and try more dishes We had the Panang curry with shrimp and pad see eew without egg and with tofu, which was outstanding. My husband and I both got the combo deal which comes with three different items of appetizers and soup. We told the owner that the soup was on the sweeter side but otherwise it was good and she took our feedback happily. Excited to have a new place in town and will return soon

After reading so many positive reviews from my friends here on Yelp I decided to go check this place out. The food is so good! But what really stood out to me was their customer service! Lea was our waitress I believe she's also the owner. She was phenomenal! She sat us down right away and gave me kids coloring pages and crayons to keep them entertained while we decided on what to order. I couldn't decide on whether or not I wanted my soup creamy or not, so they brought me a sample of each. I decided on their creamy version! Lea also added noodles to our soup! I loved how much more texture it added to the soup. The soup also had plenty of shrimp was great, because that can be a problem in other places. They have a grand opening special right now. We received a free Pad Thai with our order because it was over 70 dollars. That was nice! The restaurant is pretty and smells good. Loved everything about this place!

Another 5 Star Dinner!!! Lea please remember my order because tonight was the perfect meal!! Ordered 1) Panang Curry Chicken add red bell pepper, 2) Green Curry Chicken add red bell pepper and 3) Pad Kee Mao chicken- all 2 star spice level which is medium- spicy but we like it that way. Chili Basil serves the best Green Curry dish EVER and I've ordered it throughout our travels! The Panang and Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao) are excellent as well. Tonight we enjoyed our lovely dinner at home but the staff is delightful when we dine in the restaurant. If you haven't tried Chili Basil yet, you don't know what you're missing!

I saw when this place first opened and have been posting about them on IG. I waited to go until Galentine's with my besties! We have a tradition of trying a new place for dinner. We absolutely loved this place. We ordered- Chicken pad Thai, cashew nuts dish with beef, and the Tom Kah with shrimp. Level 2 spiciness ad my friends don't love love spice as much as I do . To drink - one friend got the Thai tea, the other the Thai iced coffee and I got a matcha latte. Everything was a 10/10. Seriously .. one of the cleanest restaurants I have ever seen. Tasteful decor and love the vibe. They have so much seating indoors and at their outdoor patio. Kan is the best server. Super friendly and her smile can light up a room. She was absolutely happy to talk about the menu and specials. Awesome lady! The only thing is that we stayed there until closing and there were a few characters in the parking lot . We left quickly. We'd be back as there's always characters lol .. won't keep me away from delicious food! Located in the Vons shopping center on Telegraph! Check them out.

Went here on a whim around close to 8 PM. First impression was it is a very welcoming and clean place. So glad it's nearby and a great addition to the shopping area. The server was very nice and patient. Service was prompt and courteous. They provided us a kids menu with sturdy utensils. My son found their menu cute and was quite pleased with the options. The kids menu is only for 10 and under. **You cannot substitute fried rice for the steamed rice as fried rice is one of their options (we learned this since my son wanted sour chicken with fried rice). The kids menu does come with a drink, french fries, and fruit in season. The orange slices were very sweet that he actually asked for more slices. For appetizer, we decided to get the Chili Basil Sampler. Everything was delicious. Only complaint made by the bf was that the ribs, although, melted off the bone, was a bit dry. It may be because it was late and close to closing time. But everything else was great. Definitely loved the chicken satay. Perfect and soft - kid approved! House salad and house dressing are delicious and flavory. It was sweet and light. We all loved it. Pad See Ew with chicken was very delicious and flavorful. It was fresh, moist, and buttery. Great portion size. The soup it came with (tom yum soup) was great! Usually hesitant with getting soups, but this is recommendable. Loved it! Panang curry was very flavorful as well, and had an authentic Thai spice. Portion size was acceptable for both the curry and rice, but could be a bit more - definitely only meant for single person meal and not made for a lot of left overs. Also, they do have a full separate vegan menu as well as traditional Thai menu. The Thai tea was yummy! Coconut and almond milk options for Thai tea - we found out later. Will definitely come back often! They have great opening promotions at this time, so support & check them out!

This is a very nice Thai Restaurant! We came in at dinner time with a party of seven and were seated in the rear dining room immediately. We ordered a little of everything. I enjoyed their shrimp tom yum hotpot. Pad thai and asparagus and mushrooms. Our party also ordered the pad see ew, crab fried rice, duck and beef dishes. All of it was delicious! This is a good Thai restaurant and well worth a visit. Highly recommend.

The best Thai food in Ventura!! My friends and I meet up and look for a good Thai food. Chili basil doesn't disappoint us! The place is spotless, service is very good and food are excellent! I love their signature Asparagus avocado salad and the pork rib! The Massaman Lamb is perfectly cooked and tastes really good with Roti!! I highly recommend this place if you want unique Thai dish and friendly service !

The quality of the food we experienced was truly exceptional, having sampled various Thai dishes. It is with confidence that we assert the excellence of this establishment. The service provided was commendable, and the premises were impeccably maintained, exuding an air of sophistication and refinement. The ambiance was delightful, accompanied by pleasant music. This establishment is a prime choice for those seeking a space to engage in conversation while relishing in the pleasure of fine dining.

Great prices and food! I loved the fresh spring roll and highly recommend getting it! They give free crab ragu with $50 purchase but it felt so unhealthy and fried. I loved the pad Thai and the yellow curry was great as well as the Panang. Staff was super friendly! Can't wait to come back!

Came in here for lunch on a Saturday. It was very mellow. The staff was very friendly and the food was absolutely delicious. The restaurant was simply decorated and had mellow music playing. Our party of four loved every dish that was ordered. This will definitely be our go to Thai restaurant.

I love Chili Basil... Finally we get something good in Oxnard/ Ventura... instead of driving to Camarillo, or Thousand Oaks. It's very fresh, & tasty!

You guys I am freaking out! I may have just stumped upon the BEST Thai food I've found yet in Ventura County. That's a big statement to make but I honestly had the best meal here today for lunch. You know it's good when you debate if it would be embarrassing to come back the next day for lunch?!! Located in upper Ventura (not too far from VCC) is a new Thai restaurant that opened the end of January 2024. The signage was easy to see from far away and as I got closer I couldn't believe how large this restaurant was. They have a super cute covered outdoor patio and the restaurant inside was pretty big. Good thing because this is going to be the new hot Thai restaurant in Ventura county and they'll definitely start to get packed once more people find this place. The decor was cute and well done. Impressed by the menus as they were sturdy and had helpful pictures. All in all you can tell this is a brand new restaurant that a lot of thought and love went into the concept. Atmosphere was definitely 5 stars and they placed nice music for lunch. Service was also phenomenal. I was greeted immediately upon entering and was offered a table by the window. The entire experience was well paced. If you are coming during your lunch break they were able to get me out in under 30 minutes which was awesome. But they also didn't make me feel rushed. The staff that took my order was super personable and nice. A different man brought my food and check whom was also super pleasant. The staff working here are kind and attentive! Super important in a restaurant that's new and looking to establish regular customers. The food came out pretty quick and was super fresh cooked to order. Also at the end of my meal I gave kudos to the staff and told them how much I loved the food. They were thrilled to hear and told me a little bit about their cooks and how mindful they are to gather very traditional ingredients and that they don't cut any corners or add unnecessary fillers. That was apparent when eating their food. Today I had the best Pad See Ew I've ever had. It's a simple dish but when done right it's my favorite. If this is the only pad see ew I could ever have for the rest of my life I'd be content. The noodles were so fresh and buttery. Perfect ratio of pork, eggs, and veggies. The sauce was tasty. Back to what the staff told me earlier, he pointed out how normally Thai restaurants serve pad see ew with broccoli but here they upgrade by serving it with Chinese kale instead and it was seriously delicious! So much better than filler veggies that don't complement the dish as well. This dish is easily a 5/5 and I'll be craving it until I can get back. The lunch special came with Tom yum soup, an Egg roll, and fried wonton strips. I never thought i would like Tom yum soup (not a sweet and spicy gal) but with the cold weather a salad wasn't going to cut it so I went with the soup. Let me tell you how surprised I was when I loved this soup after all! The broth was sweet and spicy/sour but in such an appealing way. Delicious. The mushrooms were also so good in the soup, don't sleep on this soup - I thought I preferred Tom kha soup but their Tom yum is just as good. The egg roll was also delicious. Love that the sauce was more of a sweet honey sauce rather than the tradition plum chili sauce. A nice new flavor and texture for dipping. Topped off my meal with a Thai tea that completely hit the spot. All of that food and a Thai tea for $20. What a deal! There are so many other dishes I really need to try here, definitely bring a friend so you can sample a few things but don't skip the pad see ew trust me! Best meal I've had in a while, I will definitely be a regular and so glad we have this spot now. Wishing them much success.

Food was delicious, nice peaceful atmosphere & the servers were very kind & helpful. My fiancée & I were very pleased . We will be back!

All the stars! From the moment I entered this establishment, the service was phenomenal! My husband dropped a fork, and before getting all the way back up from picking it up, the waiter had a new set of utensils for him. Like, wow! Our server was Mochy, he was so friendly and attentive we didn't have to ask for anything but to go boxes. I would say the vibe was if classy and casual had a baby. You can go for a nice date night or afternoon noon lunch with friends or fam. Now the food! Sweet, sour, spicy oh my. Delicious!!!! There were so many bursts of flavors in every dish and dip. They know their craft and deliver it exceptionally! Get there!

Craving some Thai food while on vacation. I cannot say enough good things about Chili Basil Thai restaurant. The food is absolutely amazing - bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. You must try their special Massaman Lamb Shank with Roti. The service is also top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. They go above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience. I highly recommend trying this place if you are a fan of Thai food. You won't be disappointed!

For now I'm going to give this place three stars. I still have to try their other dishes. I've tried their pad see ew, Tom Kha soup with chicken, and eggplant with Thai basil. Pad see iew was a little dry and missing some flavor. The Tom Kha soup was delicious and I'm pretty picky when it comes to Tom Kha and this one was really good. They even add cabbage to the soup which I never had before. I also ordered a side of sticky rice to eat with the soup. The eggplant basil was also delicious. We had it with tofu and the tofu had a crispy texture on the outside and soft in the inside. The best thing about this is the restaurant is right across from where we live and will definitely come back to try other dishes. Can't wait to try their pad Thai and Som Tum with some sticky rice. I'll post a review again when I come back ;)

Went here on Father's Day. Was immediately seated and all eight of us had spectacular Thai dishes that we'd all order again. The food was not only great but the presentation of each dish was amazing! Our server got everything 100% perfect and the price was very reasonable (even in this era of high prices). We have guests from New York arriving in a month and we'll be sure to take them here. All of our old restaurants are a second or third place behind this one! AND beautiful atmosphere, too.

I can't believe this gem is just around the corner from me. The most delicious Thai food I've ever had right in my "backyard". We have gone twice in less than a week and already talking about what we'll try at our next visit. Not only is the family that owns it the most polite and attentive people you'd ever hope to meet, the atmosphere is just so relaxing. I cannot stress enough just how exceptional Chili Basil Thai Cuisine is!!! Don't walk, RUN and give them a try. You will thank me later!!! Mochy and Leah, thank you for another fantastic meal and service. Can't wait to further explore the menu!!

Great food, portions and service. Very attentive staff. Seems like a good place to take a date. They will be impressed by the restaurant and dig the food wether they like you or not. At the old Dickey's BBQ location. Some old decor still appears. Mixed with new Thai decor, it makes for a neat, unique look to the place.

I've been here multiple times, but since the first time, I knew it would be my favorite Thai restaurant in town. The staff was so friendly from start to finish. The inside was very authentic and cultural. But the food was the best. Appetizers and desserts were great.

Ordered takeout and it was delicious and reasonably quick - I'd never had pumpkin curry before and it was great - a bit spicy so if you don't like spice pick something else but if you like a little spice, I highly recommend it!

Tasty Thai cuisine. Very fragrant and well presented. Dishes are all so pretty and delicious. Had the sampler, duck curry, crab rangoon, garlic prawns, and sticky rice with mango. Flavors were all on point. Really enjoyed their patio which is pet friendly. Staff were very attentive and kind. Interior is warm and welcoming.

My favorite Thai food restaurant! Everything was super tasty and well prepared. Best Tom Kha Soup ever! We ordered a lot of different dishes and they smelled and tasted amazing. The service was great as well. This place is an excellent location close to the highway and with ample parking. Mochi and Lea are both helpful and friendly.

Absolutely thrilled with this restaurant. They checked all the boxes. Delicious food, every item served fresh and hot, great selection, wonderful attentive service, very very reasonable prices and charming ambiance. We have been spreading the word to all our friends.

They got my order wrong, but the food was delicious!! Will be going back!! Highly recommend the red curry and the egg rolls are fabulous!!

Everything we had here was delicious! Will be definitely coming back to try the other dishes but the eggplant with Thai basil was my fave!

Incredible selection of vegan food beautifully presented from an amazing, attentive, and friendly staff. Literally everything we tried was delicious and perfectly prepared. We were checked on frequently and were so impressed by this fantastic restaurant, Highly recommended!!

I came to chili basil Thai on a Friday night with my wife. It wasn't super busy but we were able to meet the owner which she was outstanding with her service. My wife and I both had the combo and had the pad see eew and the Panang curry, both of the items were really good And the owner also brought us some dessert on the house, which was really nice of her. We had the mango sticky rice, which was outstanding. Will definitely return her here again and then your future.

Poof. That's how quickly life passes. Just poof. And it's hard. Fleeting and hard. It seems like only yesterday that my oldest daughter was teaching me how to ride a bike, and now I'm simply a corporate pawn making vain efforts to manage advancing age and receding opportunities. Omar Khayyam, the Persian poet and astronomer, put it best when he wrote: "Alas, that Spring should vanish with the rose! That youth's sweet-scented manuscript should close!" Therefore, I take solace in any space or place that provides a delicious distraction from the inevitabilities of life. Chili Basil Thai Cuisine on the east side of Ventura is such a destination. It's a rare find in a restaurant that perfectly combines great food with friendly service and a warm, elegant, comfortable environment. Chili Basil Thai Cuisine is one of my new favorite spots for a wide variety of delectable Thai dishes and desserts. The dining space also offers varied seating options including an outdoor patio area where one can excuse oneself from the main dining area when one's wife insists on using the speakerphone on her iPhone to loudly chat up her sister about her no good boyfriend's shenanigans during a meal at a nice restaurant no matter how many times one might have described in the strongest terms how rude that is. And they have coconut ice cream. Yum! I'll certainly be back soon and often. Thank you Chili Basil Thai Cuisine!

I feel really bad let's start with the positive the ambiance was nice and staff polite now with the negative the food was cold my egg roll soup and shrimp all cold not room temperature just cold and mushy rice the satay sauces were not good . we never got any drink refills. we won't return. really wanted to love it but it was less than mediocre.

This Thai restaurant was on top of their customer service and also served authentic Thai recipes! Great GREAT GREAT

Newly opened Thai restaurant in Ventura. I highly recommend it. Nice restaurant atmosphere, delicious food, excellent service. Everyone very nice.

Excellent new restaurant. Loved the layout and the Pad Thai. Owners are very friendly and attentive.

So excited to have a Thai spot close to our house! Our family had the opportunity to check this place out last week. Food was delicious and service was amazing. Mitch was our server and he was so kind! We have two little ones and were happy to know they have many high chairs and booster seats for the kids to sit. (We've discovered that a few eateries in Ventura only have one high chair, making it difficult for large families with kids to dine-in) Will come back again!

From a take out order- got the Tom Yum soup with clear broth and it was amazing. Also tried chicken and asparagus which was good. Would definitely try it again.

The food is very good- must try this new place Our new Thai food favorite The location is very good lots of available parking lot

Food was good! Classics (pad Thai and satay) were on point, and traditional Thai (lap gai) were also super tasty. Liked that they have baby back ribs! The set up is a little funky with the multiple restaurants that have been at this location over the years. Will likely be doing takeout moving forward. The servers were friendly and helpful. Hoping this place stay around and makes it as it is great to have access to Thai food on this side of town.

Reasonable prices, great service, and the food is solid! Bonus is that it's a great place to dine in with the family. Hope these guys stay successful and stick around!

I am so happy Chili Basil Thai Cuisine opened up in Ventura! The food was delicious! The sampler appetizer was my favorite thing we ordered! My husband ordered Prik King Chicken. It was the perfect amount of spice! They are generous with the meat! My daughter is vegetarian. They have plenty of options for vegans and vegetarian. We can't wait to come back here! Lea, the owner, is very pleasant and made us all feel welcome! For dessert we had the Sticky Rice with Mango. It was a great way to finish the meal!

Combination dinner special was a great value and food was good. Staff was exceptionally friendly. Ambiance was quite business casual. I felt a bit awkward coming in sandals, but i was not judged or turned away. Decor was nice, parking was easy since it was in a plaza. They have dairy substitue for thai iced tea, which does not happen too often. It was delicious! Not the best in town, but overall experience was great and i would recommend trying them out.

6 people loved the service ambience and selection as usual Thai ice tea and pad Thai was great

Great food, great service. I love this place and the ambiance is a great date night. Would definitely go again

Really solid Thai food with great friendly service and an impressively large menu. Love the free crab Rangoon with $50 order deal and the special gluten-free menu. Highly recommended the chicken khao soup, it's scrumptious!

Absolutely awesome! The service is excellent, the food presentation is perfect and the taste, exceptional! Vegan menu with lots and lots of options!

Super yummy!! Finally, a delicious Thai place close to my house! Must try the pad Thai , curry and beef skewers! But I'm sure everything else is amazing as well! I've tried every Thai place in Ventura, this one is definitely top 3!! Service is friendly, food is always read in time as promised. Super cute restaurant inside if you'd rather dine in! Welcome to the neighborhood!