Basil Cafe Menu

4.7
(500+ Reviews)
$Thai, Cafe
  • Appetizers

    • A1. Egg Rolls (4/order)

      vegetarian & vegan option available | cabbage, carrots, onions & bean thread noodles | served with a housemade Thai chili-garlic sauce | NOTE: "egg" is in the item name, but the veggie version IS vegan!
      $6.50
      A1. Egg Rolls (4/order)
    • A2. Spring Rolls (2/order)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, cilantro, mint, rice vermicelli noodles & cucumber | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $10.00
      A2. Spring Rolls (2/order)
    • A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order)

      vegetarian | garlic & black pepper cream cheese filling | served with a housemade tamarind-pineapple sweet & sour sauce
      $8.00
      A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order)
    • A4. Chicken Curry Rolls (4/order)

      chicken, potato & onion curry filling | served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce
      $7.50
      A4. Chicken Curry Rolls (4/order)
    • A5. Veggie Curry Rolls (4/order)

      vegetarian & vegan | potatoes, onions, peas & carrots curry filling | served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce
      $7.00
      A5. Veggie Curry Rolls (4/order)
    • A6. Fried Tofu Puffs

      vegetarian & vegan | tofu cubes tossed in seasoned flour & deep-fried
      $6.50
    • A7. Fried Chicken Wings

      served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce
      $12.00
      A7. Fried Chicken Wings
    • A8. Fried Pork Belly with Garlic

      11 oz of crispy, fatty goodness! Topped with fried garlic & served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce.
      $10.00
      A8. Fried Pork Belly with Garlic
  • Salads

    • B1. Noodle Salad

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice vermicelli noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, cilantro, mint, chopped green onions, crushed peanuts & lime | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $14.00
      B1. Noodle Salad
  • Curries & Soups

    • C1. Red Curry

      gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, sliced bamboo shoots, green beans, Thai eggplant* & Thai basil | NOTE: the red curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution! | *ingredient may be omitted if not available
      $15.50
      C1. Red Curry
    • C2. Yellow Curry

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | potatoes, carrots & white onions | NOTE: the yellow curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
      C2. Yellow Curry
    • C3. Green Curry

      gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, green beans, Thai eggplant* & Thai basil | NOTE: the green curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution! | *ingredient may be omitted if not available
      $15.50
      C3. Green Curry
    • C4. Panang Curry

      gluten-free | red & green bell pepper & sliced bamboo shoots | NOTE: the panang curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
    • C5. Tom Yum

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | shimeji mushrooms, cabbage & fresh lime juice in a lemongrass & galangal-infused broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | comes with a side of white rice | NOTE: the tom yum naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
      C5. Tom Yum
    • C6. Tom Kha

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | shimeji mushrooms, cabbage & fresh lime juice in a lemongrass & galangal-infused coconut milk broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | comes with a side of white rice | NOTE: the tom kha naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
      C6. Tom Kha
  • Noodle Soups

    • D1. Kao Poun

      gluten-free | rice vermicelli noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, cilantro & mint in a coconut milk-based broth | served with fresh limes | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $15.50
      D1. Kao Poun
    • D2. Mee-Kah-Tee

      gluten-free | rice noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, cilantro & mint in a pork belly & egg coconut milk-based broth | served with crushed peanuts & fresh limes | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $15.50
      D2. Mee-Kah-Tee
    • D3. Kao Piak Sen

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice flour noodles & choice of protein in a thick, homestyle broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro & green onions, fried onions & fried garlic
      $15.50
      D3. Kao Piak Sen
    • D4. Beef Pho

      gluten-free | rice noodles, beef meatballs, brisket & flank in an aromatic, rich beef broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro & green onions, fried garlic & garlic oil | served with Thai basil, beansprouts & lime
      $15.50
      D4. Beef Pho
    • D5. Vegetarian Pho

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | rice noodles & choice of protein in an aromatic veggie broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro & green onions, fried garlic & garlic oil | served with Thai basil, beansprouts & lime
      $15.50
      D5. Vegetarian Pho
  • Stir-Fry (Skillet/Wok-Fried)

    • E1. Pad Thai

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice noodles, beansprouts, green onions, crushed peanuts & egg | served with fresh limes
      $15.50
      E1. Pad Thai
    • E2. Pad-E-San

      vegetarian & vegan options available | rice noodles, beansprouts, green onions & egg | topped with fried onions & fried garlic | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E2. Pad-E-San
    • E3. Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles)

      vegetarian & vegan options available | wide rice noodles, red & green bell pepper, white onions, broccoli, carrots, Thai basil & egg | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E3. Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles)
    • E4. Pad See Yew (Soy Sauce Noodles)

      vegetarian & vegan options available | wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, American broccoli, carrots & egg | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E4. Pad See Yew (Soy Sauce Noodles)
    • E5. Fried Rice

      vegetarian & vegan options available | peas, carrots, white onions & egg | topped with freshly chopped green onions & served with cucumber slices | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E5. Fried Rice
    • E6. Basil Fried Rice

      vegetarian & vegan options available | red & green bell pepper, white onions, carrots, Thai basil & egg | topped with freshly chopped green onions & served with cucumber slices | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $25.00
      E6. Basil Fried Rice
  • Specialties

    • F1. Pad Ka Pao (Stir-Fried Holy Basil)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | red & green bell pepper, white onions, green beans & Thai holy basil | served with white rice, runny fried egg*, cucumber slices & broth of choice | *Consumer Advisory: this dish contains undercooked eggs. Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of food borne illnesses.
      $16.50
      F1. Pad Ka Pao (Stir-Fried Holy Basil)
    • F2. Khao Mun Gai (Chicken Rice)

      gluten-free | Thai-style boiled chicken thighs | served with ginger rice, cucumber slices, house special dipping sauce & broth of choice | topped with fried garlic | Consumer Advisory: house special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis & garlic
      $16.50
      F2. Khao Mun Gai (Chicken Rice)
    • F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (Crispy Chicken Rice)

      crispy, fried chicken thighs | served with ginger rice, cucumber slices, house special dipping sauce & broth of choice | topped with garlic oil | Consumer Advisory: house special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis & garlic
      $16.50
      F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (Crispy Chicken Rice)
    • F4. Khao Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Rice)

      crispy, deep-fried pork belly | served with white rice, cucumber slices, house special dipping sauce & broth of choice | topped with fried garlic | Consumer Advisory: house-special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis, habaneros & garlic
      $16.50
      F4. Khao Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Rice)
  • Sides

    • White Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | steamed white rice
      $3.50
      White Rice
    • Sticky Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | also known as "sweet rice" or "glutinous rice"
      $4.50
      Sticky Rice
    • Ginger Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | white rice seasoned with finely diced ginger, turmeric & shallot oil
      $4.00
      Ginger Rice
    • Cilantro-Chicken Broth

      gluten-free | ground chicken in a savory, house-made chicken broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | 12 fl oz per order
      $4.00
      Cilantro-Chicken Broth
    • Cilantro-Veggie Broth

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | peas & carrots in a house-made veggie broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | 12 fl oz per order
      $3.50
      Cilantro-Veggie Broth
  • Desserts

    • G1. Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | fresh mangos over coconut sticky rice, coconut cream sauce & topped with toasted sesame seeds
      $7.50
      G1. Mango Sticky Rice (seasonal)
    • G2. Summer Berries Sticky Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | fresh strawberries, raspberry, blackberry & blueberry compote over coconut sticky rice, coconut cream sauce & topped with toasted sesame seeds
      $7.50
      G2. Summer Berries Sticky Rice
    • G3. Banana-Jackfruit Rolls

      vegetarian & vegan | banana & jackfruit compote filling | served with a taro condensed milk sauce | the rolls themselves are vegan, the sauce is not!
      $7.50
      G3. Banana-Jackfruit Rolls
  • Drinks

    • H1. Tricolor (bottle)

      gluten-free | vegetarian | red tapioca pearls, jackfruit, green jelly & basil seeds in a brown sugar & coconut cream liquid
      $6.50
    • H2. Specialty Drinks (bottle)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | made & bottled in-house, these drinks kept us in business during the pandemic. We used to drive around selling them from the back of our cars! Choose from classics such as the Thai Tea & the Thai Coffee, but don't hesitate to try the Honeydew Milk or the Passionfruit-Pineapple Green Tea with Basil Seeds - they're fan favorites!
      $6.00
      H2. Specialty Drinks (bottle)
    • H4. Soda Pop (can)

      Choose from a variety of canned soft drinks! Thai Green Fanta is supposed to taste like banana, pineapple & orange with a hint of bubble gum!
      H4. Soda Pop (can)
  • Appetizers

    • A1. Egg Rolls (4/order)

      vegetarian & vegan option available | cabbage, carrots, onions & bean thread noodles | served with a housemade Thai chili-garlic sauce | NOTE: "egg" is in the item name, but the veggie version IS vegan!
      $6.50
      A1. Egg Rolls (4/order)
    • A2. Spring Rolls (2/order)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, cilantro, mint, rice vermicelli noodles & cucumber | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $10.00
      A2. Spring Rolls (2/order)
    • A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order)

      vegetarian | garlic & black pepper cream cheese filling | served with a housemade tamarind-pineapple sweet & sour sauce
      $6.50
      A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order)
    • A4. Chicken Curry Rolls (4/order)

      chicken, potato & onion curry filling | served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce
      $7.50
      A4. Chicken Curry Rolls (4/order)
    • A5. Veggie Curry Rolls (4/order)

      vegetarian & vegan | potatoes, onions, peas & carrots curry filling | served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce
      $7.00
      A5. Veggie Curry Rolls (4/order)
    • A6. Fried Tofu Puffs

      vegetarian & vegan | tofu cubes tossed in seasoned flour & deep-fried
      $6.50
    • A7. Fried Chicken Wings

      served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce
      $12.00
      A7. Fried Chicken Wings
    • A8. Fried Pork Belly with Garlic

      11 oz of crispy, fatty goodness! Topped with fried garlic & served with a housemade Thai chili-plum sauce.
      $10.00
      A8. Fried Pork Belly with Garlic
  • Salads

    • B1. Noodle Salad

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice vermicelli noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, cilantro, mint, chopped green onions, crushed peanuts & lime | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $14.00
      B1. Noodle Salad
  • Curries & Soups

    • C1. Red Curry

      gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, sliced bamboo shoots, green beans, Thai eggplant* & Thai basil | NOTE: the red curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution! | *ingredient may be omitted if not available
      $15.50
      C1. Red Curry
    • C2. Yellow Curry

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | potatoes, carrots & white onions | NOTE: the yellow curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
      C2. Yellow Curry
    • C3. Green Curry

      gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, green beans, Thai eggplant* & Thai basil | NOTE: the green curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution! | *ingredient may be omitted if not available
      $15.50
      C3. Green Curry
    • C4. Panang Curry

      gluten-free | red & green bell pepper & sliced bamboo shoots | NOTE: the panang curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
    • C5. Tom Yum

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | shimeji mushrooms, cabbage & fresh lime juice in a lemongrass & galangal-infused broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | comes with a side of white rice | NOTE: the tom yum naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
      C5. Tom Yum
    • C6. Tom Kha

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | shimeji mushrooms, cabbage & fresh lime juice in a lemongrass & galangal-infused coconut milk broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | comes with a side of white rice | NOTE: the tom kha naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
      $15.50
      C6. Tom Kha
  • Noodle Soups

    • D1. Kao Poun

      gluten-free | rice vermicelli noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, cilantro & mint in a coconut milk-based broth | served with fresh limes | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $15.50
      D1. Kao Poun
    • D2. Mee-Kah-Tee

      gluten-free | rice noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, cilantro & mint in a pork belly & egg coconut milk-based broth | served with crushed peanuts & fresh limes | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together
      $15.50
      D2. Mee-Kah-Tee
    • D3. Kao Piak Sen

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice flour noodles & choice of protein in a thick, homestyle broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro & green onions, fried onions & fried garlic
      $15.50
      D3. Kao Piak Sen
    • D4. Beef Pho

      gluten-free | rice noodles, beef meatballs, brisket & flank in an aromatic, rich beef broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro & green onions, fried garlic & garlic oil | served with Thai basil, beansprouts & lime
      $15.50
      D4. Beef Pho
    • D5. Vegetarian Pho

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | rice noodles & choice of protein in an aromatic veggie broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro & green onions, fried garlic & garlic oil | served with Thai basil, beansprouts & lime
      $15.50
      D5. Vegetarian Pho
  • Stir-Fry (Skillet/Wok-Fried)

    • E1. Pad Thai

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice noodles, beansprouts, green onions, crushed peanuts & egg | served with fresh limes
      $20.00
      E1. Pad Thai
    • E2. Pad-E-San

      vegetarian & vegan options available | rice noodles, beansprouts, green onions & egg | topped with fried onions & fried garlic | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E2. Pad-E-San
    • E3. Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles)

      vegetarian & vegan options available | wide rice noodles, red & green bell pepper, white onions, broccoli, carrots, Thai basil & egg | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E3. Pad Kee Mow (Drunken Noodles)
    • E4. Pad See Yew (Soy Sauce Noodles)

      vegetarian & vegan options available | wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, American broccoli, carrots & egg | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E4. Pad See Yew (Soy Sauce Noodles)
    • E5. Fried Rice

      vegetarian & vegan options available | peas, carrots, white onions & egg | topped with freshly chopped green onions & served with cucumber slices | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $20.00
      E5. Fried Rice
    • E6. Basil Fried Rice

      vegetarian & vegan options available | red & green bell pepper, white onions, carrots, Thai basil & egg | topped with freshly chopped green onions & served with cucumber slices | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
      $15.50
      E6. Basil Fried Rice
  • Specialties

    • F1. Pad Ka Pao (Stir-Fried Holy Basil)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | red & green bell pepper, white onions, green beans & Thai holy basil | served with white rice, runny fried egg*, cucumber slices & broth of choice | *Consumer Advisory: this dish contains undercooked eggs. Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of food borne illnesses.
      $16.50
      F1. Pad Ka Pao (Stir-Fried Holy Basil)
    • F2. Khao Mun Gai (Chicken Rice)

      gluten-free | Thai-style boiled chicken thighs | served with ginger rice, cucumber slices, house special dipping sauce & broth of choice | topped with fried garlic | Consumer Advisory: house special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis & garlic
      $16.50
      F2. Khao Mun Gai (Chicken Rice)
    • F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (Crispy Chicken Rice)

      crispy, fried chicken thighs | served with ginger rice, cucumber slices, house special dipping sauce & broth of choice | topped with garlic oil | Consumer Advisory: house special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis & garlic
      $16.50
      F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (Crispy Chicken Rice)
    • F4. Khao Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Rice)

      crispy, deep-fried pork belly | served with white rice, cucumber slices, house special dipping sauce & broth of choice | topped with fried garlic | Consumer Advisory: house-special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis, habaneros & garlic
      $16.50
      F4. Khao Moo Krob (Crispy Pork Rice)
  • Sides

    • White Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | steamed white rice
      $3.50
      White Rice
    • Sticky Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | also known as "sweet rice" or "glutinous rice"
      $4.50
      Sticky Rice
    • Ginger Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | white rice seasoned with finely diced ginger, turmeric & shallot oil
      $4.00
      Ginger Rice
    • Cilantro-Chicken Broth

      gluten-free | ground chicken in a savory, house-made chicken broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | 12 fl oz per order
      $4.00
      Cilantro-Chicken Broth
    • Cilantro-Veggie Broth

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | peas & carrots in a house-made veggie broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | 12 fl oz per order
      $3.50
      Cilantro-Veggie Broth
  • Desserts

    • G2. Summer Berries Sticky Rice

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | fresh strawberries, raspberry, blackberry & blueberry compote over coconut sticky rice, coconut cream sauce & topped with toasted sesame seeds
      $7.50
      G2. Summer Berries Sticky Rice
    • G3. Banana-Jackfruit Rolls

      vegetarian & vegan | banana & jackfruit compote filling | served with a taro condensed milk sauce | the rolls themselves are vegan, the sauce is not!
      $7.50
      G3. Banana-Jackfruit Rolls
  • Drinks

    • H1. Tricolour (bottle)

      gluten-free | vegetarian | red tapioca pearls, jackfruit, green jelly & basil seeds in a brown sugar & coconut cream liquid
      $6.50
    • H2. Specialty Drinks (bottle)

      gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | made & bottled in-house, these drinks kept us in business during the pandemic. We used to drive around selling them from the back of our cars! Choose from classics such as the Thai Tea & the Thai Coffee, but don't hesitate to try the Honeydew Milk or the Passionfruit-Pineapple Green Tea with Basil Seeds - they're fan favorites!
      $6.00
      H2. Specialty Drinks (bottle)
    • H4. Soda Pop (can)

      Choose from a variety of canned soft drinks! Thai Green Fanta is supposed to taste like banana, pineapple & orange with a hint of bubble gum!
      H4. Soda Pop (can)

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