Thai Basil - Brooklyn
Thai Basil
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**Dining Delights: A Mixed Bag at Local Thai Eatery**
In a recent exploration of a local Thai restaurant, experiences were notably varied. While some patrons celebrated flavorful dishes like clear mushroom soup and chicken pad Thai, others expressed disappointment over suspicious chicken textures and overly sweet tom yum soup. Service appeared prompt, with affordable prices highlighted by satisfying portion sizes. However, inconsistency plagued several offerings, including a lackluster green curry and a chili sauce that raised eyebrows. Overall, while the restaurant showcases potential with its comforting vegetarian options and well-loved dishes, diners were divided on their culinary satisfaction, suggesting improvements are needed for a cohesive dining experience.
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I just ordered a grilled steak salad. I can handle raw meat without any issues, but I wasn't given the option to choose it cooked instead. They just tossed it in the salad and sent me on my way. Additionally, I discovered that their chili sauce has a soap-like taste. I'm not sure what they used, but I've never had any problems with regular chili before.
I love Thai food, but Thai Basil was disappointing. I ordered the green curry. It was just okay. I had the food delivered. The curry separated and had to be mixed before eating. The spice was decent, but it lacked a bit of flavor. I'm probably not going to order from here again.Food: 3/5
We love their food. We get the chicken pad Thai pineapple fried rice with shrimp. The curry is delicious. Soups salads. I haven’t had one dish we didn’t love. I actually crave this food especially when I need comfort foodVegetarian options: A good selection of vegetarian options
I've seen other reviews mentioning this, and I just have to share my experience. The chicken I had was extremely suspicious. I don't usually leave reviews, but this felt necessary. It didn't taste, look, smell, or feel like chicken at all. It was rubbery and didn't shred like chicken should. The texture and flavor were just off—something didn't seem right. Honestly, we even joked that it might be some other bird, like duck or something else. I really have no idea. I initially thought it might have been how it was cooked, but then I found a lump that made everything even stranger. My boyfriend and I were both baffled about what kind of meat we were eating. If anyone has an explanation for this, I would love to hear it, because what I was served was definitely not chicken.
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