Thai Basil

2431 J St, Sacramento
(916) 442-7690

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Seafood Tom Kha Gai Soup Thai Coconut Soup
Lemongrass & Blue Butterfly Flowers
Gang Jeard Chicken Noodles Soup
PO-Pia-Sod Fresh Salad Rolls GF
Gang Keaw Wan Green Curry GF
Vegan Mango Lassi Cheesecake
Impossible Drunken Noodles
Chicken Drunken Noodles
Veggies Spring Rolls V
Pineapple Fried Rice

Menu

Seasonal Specials
Blistered Asparagus
Asparagus, Shishito peppers and Thai basil tossed in Thai herbs and garlic chillie soy sauce. Topped with creamy coconut mint yogurt
Tamarind Tofu (V) (GF)
Crispy fried breaded tofu and onions tossed in sweet n sour tamarind sauce with eggplants, Thai basil, green apple and crispy chillies. Jasmine rice
Salmon and Shrimps Fried rice
Thai fried rice with cooked salmon, shrimps, egg, onions, arugula in a very hot wok.
Spicy Fish 'N Chips
Crispy fried fillets of tilapia with Thai basil and chilies. Tossed with Thai hot and sour seasoning. Served with spicy sriracha sauce and spicy fried potato wedge
Chicken & Peach Chopped Salad
Shredded grilled chicken breast tossed in citrus sesame soy dressing with mixed cabbage, lettuce, green apple, fresh peaches, mixed nuts and fresh herbs
Tamarind Fish
Crispy fried breaded fish fillet and onions tossed in sweet n sour tamarind sauce with eggplants and basil. Served with steamed jasmine rice
Spicy Garlic Noodles with Fried Prawns
Crispy fried breaded prawns tossed in garlic chillies soy sauce. Served over fresh noodles sauteed with onions, mushroom, snowpeas, carrots and asparagus
Tofu & Peach Chopped Salad
Fried tofu tossed in citrus sesame soy sauce with mixed cabbage, mixed lettuce, green apple, peaches, mixed nuts and fresh herbs
Fried Artichoke Hearts & Avacado Curry (V) (GF)
in mild yellow curry with coconut milk, leeks, onions, snow peas, carrots, sweet peppers and Thai basil. Steamed jasmine rice
Heiloom Tomatoes and Avocado (V) (GF)
Farmer's Heirloom tomatoes in citrus dressing with fresh herbs, avocado, coconut mint yogurt, Thai basil curry oil, crunchy mixed nuts and sunflower sprout

Vegan Seasonal Specials
Fried Artichoke Hearts & Avacado Curry (V) (GF)
in mild yellow curry with coconut milk, leeks, onions, snow peas, carrots, sweet peppers and Thai basil. Steamed jasmine rice
Impossible Drunken Noodles
Thick rice noodles pan fried in spicy soy sauce with chopped garlic chilies,tomatoes and Thai basil. Served over a bed of lettuce and bean sprouts.
Holy Tofu (gf)
Breaded tofu nuggets in crispy rice batter. Tossed in ginger garlic, red curry oil, Thai basil and crispy rice noodles
Tamarind Tofu (V) (GF)
Crispy fried breaded tofu and onions tossed in sweet n sour tamarind sauce with eggplants, Thai basil, green apple and crispy chillies. Jasmine rice
Impossible Larb
Tossed in vegan spicy tamarind sauce with onion, cilantro, mint leaves over green salad
Crispy Rice and Coconut Salad (V) (GF)
Tossed with ginger, lime juice , green apple, tomato, onions, cilantro and roasted peanut. Served over mixed lettuce.
Tofu & Peach Chopped Salad
Fried tofu tossed in citrus sesame soy sauce with mixed cabbage, mixed lettuce, green apple, peaches, mixed nuts and fresh herbs
Tofu Curry Noodle Salad
sautéed tofu in mild yellow curry with tomatoes, onions,cilantro.lemongrass and roasted peanuts. Served over thin rice noodles and mixed lettuce.
Tindle in Panang Curry (V)
Breaded vegan Tindle chick'n fillet and steamed tender greens. Topped with creamy panage curry. Steamed jasmine rice
Blistered Asparagus
Asparagus, Shishito peppers and Thai basil tossed in Thai herbs and garlic chillie soy sauce. Topped with creamy coconut mint yogurt
Vegan Pineapple Fried rice
Thai style fried rice with fried tofu, onions, veggies and fresh pineapple. Topped with cashew nuts, fresh herbs, tomatoes & cucumber.
Heiloom Tomatoes and Avocado (V) (GF)
Farmer's Heirloom tomatoes in citrus dressing with fresh herbs, avocado, coconut mint yogurt, Thai basil curry oil, crunchy mixed nuts and sunflower sprout
Tindle Chicken and Avocado Curry
Pan fried Tindle chicken fillet & avocado in creamy yellow curry with leeks, onions, snowpeas, sweet peppers & Thai basil. Steamed jasmine rice

Appetizers
Fried Veggies Spring Rolls ( V)
Golden fried crispy rolls filled with mixed vegetable, tofu and bean thread noodles. Served with sweet and sour
Fresh Salad Rolls with Shrimp (GF)
Cooked shrimp, tofu,cucumber,mixed lettuce and noodles wrapped in rice paper. Served with house savory sauce with roasted peanuts.
Chicken Satay
Grilled Skewered marinated strips of chicken. Served with Thai peanut sauce and fresh cucumber salad
Fresh Veggies Salad Rolls (GF, V)
tofu, cucumber, mixed lettuce and noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with house savory sauce with roasted peanuts.
Crispy Fried Prawns
Fried prawns in crispy wrapper. served with sweet and sour sauce and roasted peanuts.
Tofu Satay (Vegan)
Grilled skewered marinated tofu. Served with Thai peanut sauce and fresh cucumber salad.
Holy Chicken (gf)
Breaded chicken nuggets in crispy rice batter. Tossed in ginger garlic, red curry oil, Thai basil and crispy rice noodles
Golden Pouches ( Tung-Tong)
Thin pastry filled with mixture of pork, shrimp and water chestnuts. Served with sweet and sour sauce and roasted peanuts.
Fried veggies and Tofu (GF, V)
breaded Veggies and organic tofu in spiced rice flour. Served with sweet chili plum sauce.

Soups
Bowl of Tom Kha Soup
Coconut broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, galanga ginger, mushroom, tamarind juice and a touch of roasted curry.
Cup of Tom Kha Soup
Coconut broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, galanga ginger, mushroom, tamarind juice and a touch of roasted curry.
Cup of Clear Noodle Soup
Clear bean thread noodles and mixed veggies in clear broth and fried garlic.
Cup of Tom Yum-Soup
Clear broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, galanga ginger, mushroom, tamarind juice and a touch of roasted curry.
Bowl of Tom Yum-Soup
Clear broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, galanga ginger, mushroom, tamarind juice and a touch of roasted curry.
Bowl of Clear Noodle Soup
Clear bean thrad noodles of mixed veggies in cleat broth and fried garlic.
Tom Kha Seafood (GF)
Coconut broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, galanga ginger, mushroom,tamarind juice and touch of roasted curry.
Tom Yum Seafood Soup (GF)
clear broth infused with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, cilantro, galanga ginger, mushroom, tamarind juice and touch of roasted curry.

Salad
Papaya Salad (GF)
Thai shredded green papaya salad with carrots, cabbage and long bean pounded in chili, garlic, tomatoes in tamarind fish sauce dressing and roasted peanuts.
Shredded Grilled Chicken Thai Spicy Salad (GF)
Clear bean thread noodles, prawns & shredded chicken tossed in spicy lime dressing with lemongrass, onions, cilantro & mint leaves. Served over a bed of mixed lettuce.
Crispy Rice and Coconut Salad (V) (GF)
Tossed with ginger, lime juice , green apple, tomato, onions, cilantro and roasted peanut. Served over mixed lettuce.
Tofu & Peach Chopped Salad
Fried tofu tossed in citrus sesame soy sauce with mixed cabbage, mixed lettuce, green apple, peaches, mixed nuts and fresh herbs
Grilled Steak Thai Spicy Salad (GF)
Tossed with lemon grass, onions, cilantro, and mint leaves in a spicy tamarind dressing. Served over a bed of mixed lettuce with cucumber and tomatoes.
Grilled Prawns Thai Spicy Salad (GF)
Beef sirloin sautéed in mild yellow curry with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lemongrass, and roasted peanuts. Served over thin rice noodles and mixed lettuce.
Tofu Curry Noodle Salad
sautéed tofu in mild yellow curry with tomatoes, onions,cilantro.lemongrass and roasted peanuts. Served over thin rice noodles and mixed lettuce.
Curry Beef Noodle Salad
Served with Thai peanut dressing.
Grilled Tofu Thai Spicy Salad (GF)
Thai style shredded green papaya salad with carrots, cabbage & long been pounded in chilli, garlic, tomatoes in tamarind fish sauce dressing using traditional mortar & pestle, roasted peanuts
Yum Woonsen (GF)
A cup of soup and small mixed green salad.

Rice and Curry Plates
Gang Garee (Yellow Curry) GF
Potatoes, onions and carrots simmered in mild yellow curry and coconut milk
Gang Keaw Wan (Green Curry) GF
Asian eggplants, long beans, bell peppers and Thai basil simmered in green curry and coconut milk.
Pa Nang (creamy curry) GF
your choice of meat simmered in thick creamy red curry and coconut milk.
Pad-Kra-Pow
Bell pepper, Mushrooms,onions and Thai Basil sauteed in spicy garlic chili soy sauce
Pad-Pak-Ruam
Mixed fresh vegetables sauteed in light gravy soy sauce
Fried Artichoke Hearts & Avacado Curry (V) (GF)
in mild yellow curry with coconut milk, leeks, onions, snow peas, carrots, sweet peppers and Thai basil. Steamed jasmine rice
Gang Ped (Red Curry) GF
Bamboo shoots bell peppers and Thai basil in red curry and coconut milk
Pad-Ped-Ma-Kluah (Thai spicy eggplant)
Eggplants, bell peppers and Thai Basil sautéed in spicy red curry
Pad-Freaw-Wan (Thai Sweet & Sour)
Pineapple,tomatoes,snow peas, carrots onion and bell pepper sauteed in Thai sweet and sour sauce.
Pad-Prik-King
Sliced green beans and carrots sautéed in light gravy soy sauce.
Thai Scampi
Carrots and snow peas pan-fried in mild garlic-pepper soy sauce. Served with Sweet chili sauce on the side.

Grilled and Specialties
Thai Basil's Grilled (Nuah-Yang)
Grilled beef sirloin marinated in sesame soy sauce and grilled veggies.
Seafood Curry
Prawns, Scallop, fish fillet, calamari, mussels, onions, bell peppers, bamboo shoots. Thai basil in spicy red curry.
Pad Mamuang Himmapan (Cashew nuts)
Bell Peppers, mushrooms, onions and carrots sautéed in garlic soy sauce and cashew nut
Kow Pad Sapparod (Pineapple Fried Rice)
Traditional Thai Style fried rice with chicken and shrimp, egg, pineapple, onion, golden raisin and cranberries. Topped with cashew nuts.
Gai Tod
Crispy fried Cornish Hen marinated in mild yellow curry and Thai herbs, cucumber salad in sweet and sour sauce.
Hoi Tom Kha
Blue Shelled mussels sautéed in coconut milk with lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, onions, cilantro,tomatoes and touch of roasted curry.
Fried Artichoke Hearts & Avacado Curry (V) (GF)
in mild yellow curry with coconut milk, leeks, onions, snow peas, carrots, sweet peppers and Thai basil. Steamed jasmine rice

Noodles and Fried Rice
Pad Thai
Thai Style rice noodles sautéed in tangy sweet sauce with tofu, egg bean sprouts, roasted peanut
Pad Kee Mao (Drunken Noodles)
Thick rice noodles pan fried in spicy soy sauce with chopped garlic chillies, tomatoes and Thai basil. Served over a bed of lettuce and bean sprouts.
Kow Pad (Thai fried rice)
Thai fried rice with egg, onions and Thai basil.
Pad See Ew
Pan fried fresh rice noodles,brocoli and egg in sweet soy sauce
Kow Pad Kra Pow (spicy fried rice)
Thai spicy fried rice with spicy garlic chillies,onions and Thai basil
Impossible Drunken Noodles
Thick rice noodles pan fried in spicy soy sauce with chopped garlic chilies,tomatoes and Thai basil. Served over a bed of lettuce and bean sprouts.
Lad Nha
Pan fried fresh rice boodles, broccoli in gravy soy beans sauce
Vegan Pineapple Fried rice
Thai style fried rice with fried tofu, onions, veggies and fresh pineapple. Topped with cashew nuts, fresh herbs, tomatoes & cucumber.

Sides
jasmin rice
Grilled Veggies
Broccoli ,carrots, succini, mushroom
Steamed veggies
Broccoli, succini, carrots,mushroom
Steamed Tofu
organic tofu
brown rice
Grilled tofu
Grilled organic tofu

Beverages
Thai iced tea with milk
House brew sweet Thai tea with milk.
Thai Iced Coffee with milk
House brew sweet coffee with milk

Dessert
Mango sweet rice
fresh slice mango with warm sweet rice in coconut milk
Fried Banana with ice cream
Crispy fried wrapped banana. Topped with local honey, coco-powder, roasted peanuts.
Sweet black rice with ice cream
warm black sweet rice in coconut milk with choice of icecream

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Recent Reviews

Fantastic experience here. Our servers were lovely, the food was delicious, and sitting on the little patio just off J Street was the exact right vibe for a warm fall evening. The tamarind tofu special was unique and so so so good.
November 2025
The red curry was pretty bland, I asked for it very very spicy and it was mild at best. Service didn't ask if it was spicy enough. Prices keep going up and serving size keeps getting smaller. I received a very small scoop of rice which was gone before I was 1/3 done.
January 2025
Ordered the vegan pani puri, vegan Impossible garlic noodles and pad Thai. Quality, real food. So many vegan options that they have a dedicated vegan menu. And vegan dessert menu!! Most importantly, all delicious and excellent!! Super sweet staff. The owner came over and checked on us a few times, very nice and friendly lady. She told us about how the restaurant has been open for over 20 years and they were one of the first to offer an exclusive vegan menu. And she offered us...
October 2024

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Thai Basil

2431 J St, Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 442-7690