Basilic is truly special and outstanding in a city that has a Thai restaurant in every neighborhood. They offer a great variety of dishes from "classic" Thai to more inventive (and more authentic than you will find elsewhere) like duck curry; crab fried rice; lobster phad thai; and beef salad. Roong, the chef/owner often walks around greeting and talking to customers--he's great at making menu suggestions, is knowledgeable about dietary and allergy needs, and has a keen understanding of flavors. This is my go-to Thai restaurant because it isn't watered down like many other Thai restaurants in Seattle. Flavors are bold, food is fresh, and servers are welcoming and attentive.
Truly a special place. Authentic Thai with special dishes a foodie will cherish. Want classic pad Thai? It is amazing. Want rack of lamb with tamarind sauce? It is to die for. You will not be disappointed with a meal at Basilic!
We've tried a lot of Thai restaurants in Seattle and this one is among the best.
Love this lower Queen Anne gem, came across it recently on a trip to the SEA area near our hotel. Really enjoyed the Thai Iced Green Tea and the Eggplant tofu was perfect. Wonderful service and cool place (in an old house).
As a Thai person, this restaurant serves fantastic Thai authentic food. The chef is Thai. The food was delicious. You can choose the level of price. The service was great. Great location in downtown and great atmosphere.
Their crispy garlic chicken and yakisoba noodles are amazing (I ordered with tofu). Would definitely come back to try more from their menu.
Stopped in for lunch after a visit to the Space Needle. We enjoyed our panang curry, pad kee mao and Thai bbq chicken. Service was prompt and efficient.
Ate here on an early Sunday evening. It was not very busy and my friend and I got a nice little table by the window. Our order was taken in a reasonable time after answering a question we had about the menu.
The food was excellent and came pretty quick as they weren't super busy. Nice presentation. Friendly staff. Very reasonable prices as well.
Came in on a Friday at lunch time and was seated immediately in a comfortable booth by the window. We ordered the tofu pad thai and the crispy garlic chicken, both four stars. Both dishes were excellent, the pad thai being perfectly sauced, and the tofu nice and crispy, while that crispy garlic chicken ("very popular" says the menu) was just phenomenal. The Thai iced tea stood out, as well. The only thing I'd do differently is ordering five stars, as four was not quite spicy enough. We're already looking for an excuse to find ourselves back in the area to redo that perfect meal!
I travel often for work but this was a family trip - my wife and son and I ate here for lunch after a rather disappointing experience down the street at The Masonry - no where do they indicate it’s 21 and up, so with my 8yo, we were sent packing. But that brings me to Basilic Thai - what a delicious meal!! We had the crab rangoons and then had green curry and basil chicken family style. Depth of flavor and very well managed spice put this food up there for us!! Bravo, we’ll be back!!!
Highly recommended this Thai restaurant for lunch. Various choices and great price. Love their pad Thai and was one of the best I have. I am not too sure why this place wasn’t busy at all but I tried it, was highly recommended food place. Lunch menu was the best and great customer service and clean environment.
Best Pad Thai in Seattle! It's the right mix of sweet, savory, spicy. I've had Pad Thai in Thailand and yet, Basilic will always be my favorite Pad Thai. Amazing prices for how delicious they are!
Tasty food with this price in Seattle location. I had the grill BBQ pork, a little bit disappointed that it isn’t grill, at least they don’t taste like it.
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I recently had the pleasure of dining at Basilic Essentially Thai restaurant in Seattle, and I must say that it was a truly delightful experience. From the moment I walked in, I was impressed by the warm and inviting atmosphere. The decor was charming and elegant, and the service was exceptional.
But let's talk about the food. I am a big fan of Thai cuisine, and I have to say that Basilic's pad ke mao was one of the best I have ever had. The noodles were perfectly cooked and had just the right amount of spice. The flavor was so rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory. It was truly a culinary masterpiece.
But what really sets Basilic apart is their commitment to offering great vegetarian options. As a vegetarian myself, I often struggle to find restaurants that can cater to my dietary needs without sacrificing flavor. But at Basilic, I was spoiled for choice. The vegetarian options were just as flavorful and delicious as the meat dishes, if not more so. I especially loved the tofu satay and the green papaya salad.
Overall, I can't recommend Basilic Essentially Thai restaurant enough. The food is exceptional, the atmosphere is charming, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Whether you're a meat lover or a vegetarian, you're sure to find something that will tantalize your taste buds. Five stars all around!
What a joy to visit! Everything was not only excellent, but also skillfully prepared, with the perfect amount of heat, some extra something to each dish that made it unique to our experience. Service that was present and helpful, but not overbearing or obsequious. I can't gush enough.
I’ve frequented this restaurant many times in the past, but it’s always been taken “to go”. This trip, I decided to dine in. As usual, the food was delicious. I chose the red curry with tofu this time. It was so good, I came back and ordered the same dish the next day. I will say I noticed a huge difference in service the second day. The server was very attentive and friendly the first day. I guess she was off the day of my second visit. Our server was seemingly distracted even though there were very few patrons at the time. Even so, the food more than makes up for any server issues. This will continue to be one of my go-to spots when I visit Seattle.
Amazing Thai food that is cooked perfectly and just gives you an amazing sense of comfort. The duck curry is out of this world! The staff are very friendly, attentive, and helpful. Highly recommend!
Garlic and lemongrass wings were great - crispy skin and juicy inside. Pad kee mao with lobster was great - the noodles were nice and soft, and a decent portion of lobster. The salmon with curry lunch special was also great - fish was cooked well and the panang curry had a great flavor. The pad thai was lemon-y and sweet. I liked that the thai tea wasn't hella sweet, it was nice.
The food was unbelievably delicious! Tasted very authentic. The atmosphere however did not feel authentic to the Thai experience.
Best thai and best price. Crispy garlic chicken we get weekly along with yakisoba and thai tea. Basilic fried rice and the garlic delight also good. Not a huge fan of the honey Angus beef.
We visited Seattle a few days ago, and a friend recommended Basilic Essentially Thai after their visit to Seattle last summer. It was INCREDIBLE. We walked in right at 11:00 am when they opened (side effects of flying in from the East Coast!), and they took great care of us. The service was top notch, and the food was exquisite. The portions were quite generous, and it made for an unexpectedly budget-friendly lunch. Quick, easy walk from Seattle Center, so make your way up!
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