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Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar
Thai Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
"Great Thai food that comes with quantity for a reasonable price."(3 Tips)
"The pad Thai and salt and pepper tofu are excellent"(8 Tips)
"Australian rack of lamb in red curry is delicious!"(5 Tips)
"Curry peppercorn duck is delicious"(2 Tips)
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Jane RadstromMarch 17, 2016You can almost always walk right in with no wait. My favorite items are the eggplant salad with shrimp and pork, and the peppercorn duck breast. Everything I've tasted has been good, though.
One of the best yellow curries in the city w/ a half chicken in rich, creamy yellow curry. The half BBQ chicken is great too with corn salad. Note: both dishes have bone-in all natural chicken.
Pursarth TuladharOctober 13, 2013If you are like me and enjoy spicy food, ask for their special hot chili powder on the side. It goes with everything, except the desserts (unless you enjoy spicy desserts).
Ms HeleneMarch 30, 2019Happy hour drinks & all apps $7, 5.30-6.30. Tofu fresh rolls. Skip coconut sesame crusted sweet potatoes which are fries, both usually $9. Entrees: eggplant tofu $14 & salmon curry $20
Karthik RamanJune 2, 2015Had the eggplant basil. Just the right blend of flavor and spice. Good serving size. Good service and no wait on a Monday evening. Good beers on tap too.
Chuck CoulsonMarch 28, 2022Very good Thai cuisine with a funky atmosphere! Get a side of the chili sauce to kick up the heat!
Try the Pla Pao (Grilled Fish In Banana Leaf) - Grilled banana leaf wrapped wild caught fish with steamed vegetables and chili-lime sauce
Pavan KulkarniApril 22, 2018One of the best papaya see alarm I've had. Get the seabass or pad kee maw both were delicious .
Get the Kana Mu Grob! Cripsy Pork Belly with Chinese Broccoli. Rice is not included, it’s $2.50 per serving.
Nick WakefieldFebruary 5, 2012If you like spice go for the Kua Kling Mu! I live in Asia and used to spice, this was great! Pork with Asparagus and a lot of chilli!
Robert FreemanSeptember 5, 2016Great place and the food was amazing. A lot of locals go there, and we will definitely be back.
Sravanti TekumallaJuly 3, 2018Good ambiance and great Pad Thai. Definitely one of the better Thai spots in the city!- Try the Pad Talay Ruam Mit - Prawns, calamari, and mussels stir-fried with zucchini, onions, basil, and fresh chili.
christina leigh morganApril 6, 2014the wok-fried lamb is cooked to perfection. pair with any pad thai to share!- Thê-Minh TrinhSeptember 7, 2014Great Thai food that comes with quantity for a reasonable price. The place is really nice
Vera FregerMay 17, 2014Extensive menu and they can accommodate pretty much any revisions to any dish which is great- Try the Kao Pode Tod - Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and a great cucumber salad.
- Try the Basil Panstickers - Pan-fried dumplings shrimp and pork served with Thai Ginger soy
- MichaelNovember 9, 2012The food at Basil Thai is delicious: the cashew nuts chicken is one of their best dish.
Lunch time only...the beef noodle soup is amazing ... Pho noodles but heartier and the meat is super tender and yummy- Try the Pla Rad Kang - Charbroiled Atlantic salmon, asparagus, and winter melon in red curry.
Ruwaida AlawiAugust 13, 2013Good food & atmosphere, food portion is big can be enough for 2 persons.
Eggplant curry with tofu, mushrooms, and grilled veggies is always a standout.
Diana ArzDecember 7, 2015Didn't like food at all. Cheap utensils, food is below average, & overpriced. Was surprised by the high score (reason we went). Decent decor, ok service. Wouldn't recommend it at all.
Joshua A.September 19, 2014Speedy (almost pushy) service and tasty food. Salads disappointingly small for the price. Better labeling on the menu would help.
We eat here weekly; my partner has lunch here about 3x a week. Enough said.- Australian rack of lamb in red curry is delicious! Great restaurant with good prices
McKay ThomasJanuary 19, 2013The short ribs left me in a not so short food coma of ecstasy. Not exaggerating. I had a hard time walking home :)
When it says spicy, its spicy. Also take-out meat portions are significantly smaller than dine-in so pull up a chair.
Mike MartocciaDecember 21, 2010If your into spicy, get anything with birds eye chili. It's in the 50,000-100,000 Scoval area and it brings the heat.
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Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar
1175 Folsom St (at Eighth)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(415) 552-8999
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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