Basil Thai Reviews
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- One of the worst meals ever
I don't think I've been to a restaurant this bad in a long time. The skirt steak with peanut sauce arrived cold. The meat was charred (ordered medium) and the peanut sauce was a goopy mess.
Other food on our table was similarly bad.
Read More On Citysearch rakeshlobster 5/12/2009 - Excellent Modern Thai in SOMABasil has a nice, modern, and casual atmosphere. The wait-staff was friendly, the food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. While the place is certainly white tablecloth, it's still very casual. An Entree will run you about $10-$15.
Whenever I first go to a Thai place, I always get the Pad Thai. This is the standard by which I measure all Thai places. While I a by no means ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/1/2008 - Unimpressive food, bad serviceLacking in flavor and authenticity. They bring out shrimp chips when you sit down, which was tacky. Unless they are for kids, shrimp chips are really only good as a garnish. Our appetizer, the corn and bean cake fritters, was tasteless and cold. I ordered vegetables in green curry for my entree. The curry should permeate the vegetables and provide rich flavor when it's done right, but these veget...
Read More On Citysearch jmand 12/27/2006 - great music, great foodMy husband and I just went and really enjoyed it. They have a jazz trio that plays on Monday nights which was a total surprise especially when many restaurants are closed on Mondays. We loved the corn bean cakes for an appetizer. I had the pad see ew which was great but my very-picky-Thai-eater husband had the lamb curry and though he said it could've been spicier, it didn't stop him from wolfin...
Read More On Citysearch akfj 8/21/2006 - Very tasty and pretty cozy setting
We were a group of six and sat in the end of the restaurant. The food was very flavorful, tasty and the services was great. I will definitely go back there.
Read More On Citysearch manusse 8/15/2006 - mouth wateringSO GOOD SO GOOD SO GOOD. Great food good service, decent bill. What more could you ask for.Except maybe making parking a bti easier but hey its San Francisco, I'll walk anywhere for good food
Read More On Citysearch kasalos 8/14/2006 - Bargain Thai without sacrificing ambienceLiving and eating in SoMa can definitely be a challenge on your wallet. Luckily with restaurants like Basil, you can have your dinner date and not break the bank. The best part about this place is that although their prices are low, their service, quality and atmosphere are not. Their flavors are great...and their menu is pretty extensive so you're never at a lack of options.
Read More On Citysearch lsblondie 8/10/2006 - Best Thai FoodI've tried lots of Thai restaurants in East Bay and on the Peninsula (Thai Time, Thai Kitchen) and this is my favorite. The ingredients are fresh and wholesome, the food always tasty, and very friendly service. I haven't had one bad dish here....everything from the veggie to fish entrees. I highly recommend the veggie spring rolls and satays -- excellent.On the weekend evenings it can be crowded ...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/26/2006 - Great lunch eatery in vacant SOMA\ Basil Thai is a refreshing change for a south of market lunch eatery. They serve up tasty thai appetizers and the entrees are just plain fun.
The pad thai is delicious, as is their stuff eggplant dish. In fact, I've heard very few complaints about any of the dishes.
Check it out if you're in SOMA.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/23/2005 - Easy Parking, Decent ThaiWith your typical white tableclothes and wicker chairs, Basil Thai serves up tasty (if not spicy) thai food. It's almost worth ordering off of the appetizer menu alone. Try the fried shrimp egg rolls and lamb satay.
My favorite entree is the kang gai, with chicken cooked in a yellow curry with basil (what else) and bamboo chips. The pad thai is also delicious, as is their spicy seafood soup. I...
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 6/21/2005 - Great Thai food and valueBasil is a true find. We had outstanding prawn appetizers, egg plant satay, mushroom on fresh spinach salad and duck in red curry sauce with no wait early on a Sunday evening. It is within walking distance of MOMA, Moscone Center and the Civic Center with lots of on street parking too. Our total bill for a filling and most satisfying meal for two was under $40 before tax. Given the high quality o...
Read More On Citysearch fjkahn 6/13/2004 - explores the young & hip side of ThaiThe food here is indeed very "Thai" but offers a sort of younger, fresher, more hip twist to it rather than the usual traditional. The menu is extremely extensive and you will find many unique dishes not offered in other Thai restaurants. Which makes this a very fun place if you like to venture away from the expected dishes and try something new. We sampled quite a few different dishes and notice...
Read More On Citysearch gosia0 4/13/2004 - The BEST catfish!Highly Recommended: the 'catfish sautéed in kaffir red curry paste' - yummmm... the best catfish I have EVER eaten in ANY thai restaurant!
The service is very friendly, and has helpful suggestions.
Read More On Citysearch vandana_nair 1/26/2004 - Bad service
I scheduled a large b-day dinner at Basil. The service was horrible. The asst. mgr kept coming up to me during the dinner to tell me that our group hadn't reached the $15/person minimum (a minimum amt he failed to tell me about in our 3 phone conversations prior to the dinner). He said that if we didn't meet the minimum that he would automatically charge us $15 per head including $15 for any se...
Read More On Citysearch urbancocoa 9/16/2003 - One of the best date restaurants in townSecond only to Asqew Grill, I'd say this is about the best place in town to take a typical date. The place is classy, the food is good, service is excellent, the price is reasonable, and the locale is hip (SoMa clubs and bars aplenty are nearby). On Fri. or Sat. night the wait can be long, so get a reservation. Weeknights, the wait, if any at all, is quite short. This is not your typical Thai...
Read More On Citysearch darklockci 10/30/2002 - Good lunch optionGreat value for lunch specials - from the soup, to the meal, to dessert.
Read More On Citysearch daisy14 9/13/2002 - Decent
The food was not impressive and most of their lunch items came out cold. The service was unfriendly. The atmosphere was nice, but there are definitely better thai restaurants in the city.
Read More On Citysearch mv6198 9/7/2002 - Far from good Thai
The mere fact that they have chopsticks and not forks and spoons already on the table is a sure sign that it is not an authentic Thai restaurant. The Thai people use chopsticks only for some noodle dishes and NEVER with rice dishes. Going beyond that technical faux pas, this restaurant has food that is clearly below average. It appears that they spent all their energy, time, and money on the deco...
Read More On Citysearch Bill_C 8/23/2002 - Best Pad Thai in town!Basil is a great place for lunch. I have called in and picked up my meal many a times! The Pad Thai is delicious, and I've tried many through out the city. I would reccomend this place to anyone for a great, quick service, lunch!
Read More On Citysearch marie1978 6/26/2002 - Great example of ThaiI used to live across the street from this restaurant, and my Thai wife and I used to go here all the time. Although the food is somewhat overpriced, it is a rare example of excellent Thai food. Although ingredients for Thai food are easily accessible in San Francisco, and it isn't such a hard cuisine to master, there are few examples of truely good Thai food here. This is one. The service is...
Read More On Citysearch fnordpig 6/12/2002 - Perfect even for lunchI have only eaten at Basil for lunch and it is delicious. Authentic Thai flavors with a more elegant feel than the average SF Thai restaurant. The yellow chiken curry delicious and extremely fresh, as is everything else. The prices are comparable to regular Thai. The gai kra-prow is also fantasic: ground chicken, eggplant, basil and spices. A must in SOMA.
Read More On Citysearch Jenifer1 6/11/2002 - Delicious and PrettyFood is delicious, but servings are not that big. Great atmosphere as well as good place to take out-of-towners. I would recommend their vegetarian dishes, especially the ones with eggplant. Everything is well flavored, but how could it not be with MSG? All in all, I would come back for the experience and the food, but not for the prices.
Read More On Citysearch uncarved 5/27/2002
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