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3110 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85012

602-274-5020 

 

3110 N. Central Ave. Phoenix AZ 85012

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  • Thai
    $$ $, $$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • casual
    Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Dinner, Lunch
  • None
    Not Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

The folks at Thai Basil dressed up a former sub shop with dark wood tables and chairs, muted gold walls, charming vintage portraits, and Thai woodcarvings to make the simple space welcoming to solo diners and small groups alike. The prices are alluring, too. Hardly anything's over $10, and at lunch, all but two dishes are $6.95. Start off with smooth-as-satin coconut soup (tom kha), or delicate fried spring rolls stuffed with a savory mix of carrots, cabbage, and glass noodles. Papaya salad (som-tum) is full of exhilarating flavors, and is big enough to share or to eat as a main dish. Thai Basil's curry plates, served with soft piles of jasmine rice, are delicious, as is the soy-and-herb-marinated barbecued pork. And the pad Thai here can be summed up in one word: classic.








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    | Phoenix, AZ | 315 Reviews

    What is it in the desert soil that's making Thai Basil flourish? We're not sure, but we suspect it has something to do with locals' taste for fiery food. (Surely you didn't think we limit ourselves to spicy Mexican cuisine, did you?) In just three years, Thai Basil has grown from one modest eatery (a dressed-up former sub shop near ASU) into a burgeoning chain with additional locations in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and central Phoenix. And if you count Thai Elephant, a popular downtown eatery run by the same folks, that makes five restaurants. Obviously, they're doing something right, from friendly service and a clean, cheerful atmosphere to craveable food that haunts you until you give in to another splurge (belly-wise, not budget-wise). We're hooked on the creamy, complex curries, the toothsome pad Thai, and the namesake Thai Basil, with fresh basil, plenty of vegetables, and a choice of meat in a fragrant garlic sauce. Strong, sweet Thai iced tea and sticky rice with ripe mango are essential, too, considering how well they soothe our taste buds after a "Thai hot" meal.

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  • 2008 | Best Local Eatery We're Glad is a Chain

    What is it in the desert soil that's making Thai Basil flourish? We're not sure, but we suspect it has something to do with locals' taste for fiery food. (Surely you didn't think we limit ourselves to spicy Mexican cuisine, did you?) In just three years, Thai Basil has grown from one modest eatery (a dressed-up former sub shop near ASU) into a burgeoning chain with additional locations in Ahwatukee, Chandler, and central Phoenix. And if you count Thai Elephant, a popular downtown eatery run... More »

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Main Menu
Vegetables
$7.95
$5.95
Stir - Fried Garden Vegetables
an assortment of fresh vegetables and tofu stir fried in a light sauce
$7.95
$5.95
Thai Eggplant
bewer, this hot and flavorful dish with basil and mint could
$7.95
$5.95
Thai Basil Vegetables
mixed vegetables and tofu in spicy basil sauce
$7.95
$5.95
Thai Basil Tofu
tofu with basil, garlic, chili, bok choy and water chestnuts
$8.50
$6.50
Seasame Tofu
crispy fried tofu tossed in sweet and spicy sesame sauce served on a bed of steamed vegetables
Seafoods
Dinner $10.50
Lunch $7.25
Thai Spicy Shirmp with Tomato and Basil
shrimps sauteed with basil, minced bell peppers, onions and fresh mushrooms
Dinner $10.50
Lunch $7.25
Thai Basil Shrimp
Dinner $10.50
Lunch $7.25
Spicy Garlic Shrimp
work tossed shrimps and vegetables with garlic and sambal oelek chili
Dinner $10.50
Lunch $7.25
Spicy Thai Ginger Shrimp
fresh ginger, jalapeno with shrimp and vegetables
Dinner $10.50
Lunch $7.25
Stir - Fried Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce
shrimps and veggetables stir fried in a spicy citrus tamarind sauce
Dinner $10.50
Lunch $7.25
Vietnamese Garlic Butter Shrimp
shrimps and veggies sauteed in a fragrant garlic butter sauce
$12.50
Sizzling Shrimp and Scallop
shrimps, scallops and vegetables served on a sizzling platter
Starters
$4.95
Satay Chicken
grilled marinated strips of chicken with thai peanut sauce
$4.50
Thai Spring Roll
a rice paper wrap filled with shrimp, lettuce, bean sprouts, mint and rice noodle, served with thai peanut sauce
$4.50
Asian Chili Hot Wings
buffalo wings asian style, it's covered with hot sriracha chili sauce
$3.25
Crispy Egg Roll
thai style fried egg roll stuffed with vegetables and clear noodles
$3.95
Edamame
lightly salted green soy bean pods
Salads
$7.50
Indonesian Chicken Salad
house greens raisins and cashew with indonesian peanut dressing
$6.50
Grilled Beef Salad
tasty strips of lean beef served on a bed of spring mix
$7.50
Vietnamese Slaw
a crunchy cabbage salad with grilled chicken in vietnamese chili- lime dressing
Soups
$3.25
Thai Spiced Soup
the authentic thai tom yum goong soup with shrimp and all the essential spices
$3.25
Chicken Coconut Soup
spicy, thai soup with chicken and plenty of coconut milk
$2.25
Wonton Soup
homemade pork and vegetable dumpling in clear broth
$2.25
Hot and Sour Soup
this soup is plenty spicy with tofu, bamboo shoots, carrots egg and tree mushrooms
$7.95
Sizzling Rice Soup
a tasty soup with chicken, beef, shrimp, veggies and rice cakes
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