Tried this location for the first time. Enjoyed the food and the prices were more than reasonable for the portions. We did a combination of lunches and dinner plates as a to go order and everything was fresh and tasty. Our lunches with chicken was approx 12 each and included rice and a small soup. Soup was delicious!I also ordered their Beef Salad which thankfully they put the dressing on the side so the greens stayed crisp. (I’ve been to many Thai restaurants and they often put it on which makes the greens soggy by the time you get home and no good for leftovers). The flavors were right on.Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J. Sy
Great food and good portion sizes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Tom Kha
Helen D.
Ordered delivery from here and I was pleasantly surprised! I had a tofu pad thai and loved the flavors and nuttiness the peanuts gave, which was different from any other pad thai that I've had before! It had a hint of sweetness and tanginess that I loved and complemented well together. most people say "you can't go wrong with pad thai," and I've known from first had experience that you can... but this one nailed it! I recommend. I shared cream cheese wontons as well and it came with about 8 I believe, and it had a decent amount of cream cheese, but I wish it was folded a bit differently. Because it was folded in a triangle shape, there was a lot of emptiness and air within it, which made eating it a bit odd, and it could have been avoided if it had been folded a bit differently. Maybe this is more of a personal choice, but it was alright.Mango sticky rice was really good. mangos were so fresh and sweet and loved the sticky rice it came with as well. Perfect texture.
Davith Thilavanh jr
One of the better spots I've been to that serves Thai food. The staff is great they're all very kind and sweet and take care of guest very well. I watched them help out a homeless man that just wanted some water warm if that speaks volumes about their hospitality. The food is great with a nice selection. The issue that you often run into with South East Asian cooking is that it can be too bland or the flavor is too much depending on the chef. I find that this location has a very good balance when it comes to flavor so dishes aren't too weak or too strong in flavor. The other thing that I like about this place is that they actually serve you duck. For those who don't know not all Lao or Thai restaurants actually serve duck and it makes a big difference when it comes to flavor and texture, and not all Lao or Thai restaurants cook them well. So when a Lao or Thai restaurant serves duck it's a big factor for me in deciding if I'm going to come back or not. Fortunately this restaurant does serve duck and I was very satisfied when I ordered it for the first time. The aesthetics and atmosphere are amazing you get a very warm vibe from the place. The main thing I like about the aesthetics is that it's just simple. It's nothing too complicated like these fancy restaurants in the gas lamp. When you go to the bathroom you can get a peek at the other side of the house. The kitchen and storage look very clean and well organized. This displays to me that the food is made with a lot of care and I'm very satisfied that things look sanitary. I have only one issue with this restaurant and that the bathroom doesn't have any paper towels to clean your hands with. It only has a hand dryer. This is my only issue with this restaurant which is really just an issue I have with any restaurant with this set up. Overall I'm very happy to be a patron and a guest to this restaurant. I've come here many times and I'm always satisfied with my order. I figure since I visit here so often, I might as well write a review about my amazing experience. I hope whoever is reading this enjoys the food if you ever decide to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
Sherry Snyder
We had the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, tom kha soup, spicy noodles with beef, and pad thai with chicken. All ingredients were fresh. Taste was outstanding. Waitress was very friendly and kept our water glasses full. Highly recommend, especially the lunch menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodle, Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls, Tom Kha
Jessye V.
Ordered takeout here for the first time tonight. We ordered online so I can't imagine there was any misunderstanding, but we ordered 3 different noodle dishes, all "mild" spice level (confirmed in our email receipt). None of us could even get through 25% of our meal because it was SO SPICY. Otherwise the food looked good and fresh, big portions, but we couldn't really taste it because our mouths were on fire.
savanah
i just want to start off by saying as soon as i walked in it wasn’t busy at all, but i noticed an employee in the back cleaning and wiping on counters. it’s always good to see workers cleaning and being productive on slow days instead of doing nothing. the cashier was a younger guy, and he had amazing service. especially considering if this is his first job. he offered me a lunch special menu, and asked if i needed any help finding something specific.i got the lunch special spicy noodle (drunken noodles) with chicken. spice level is out of 10 and i got 5, wasn’t spicy at all but i could taste the spice. while i was paying i was offered a drink by the cashier and i said just a water. he let me know the estimate of when my food will be out and i sat down. to my suprise i had no idea he was going to come out with a lemon water in a glass. i was fully expecting a water cup. i thought that was a great touch and he handed it to me.everytime i go to thai places i try to order a thai milk tea when available. i have had A LOT of thai milk teas. so i ordered one and it was once again, surprisingly very good. one of the best thai milk teas i ever had. i would ask for light ice next time, but very flavorful tea. balanced taste of the tea and milk, not too milky.i got my food and i had napkins and untensils in my bag which doesn’t happen often. the drunken noodles was very flavorful and the chicken was not rubbery at all despite some reviews claiming to be. it came with steamed rice as a side, and you have other options too that isn’t rice. it was very good rice, even my mom commented on how good it smelled.overall very good food, amazing service, and good drink options. i will be returning!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jennifer S.
Ordered lunch from here.Was very good and ready on time.Had the hot basil with beef and the chicken pad thai. Hot basil was tasty with white rice. Broth was tasty. Even better soaked into the rice.Chicken pad thai was good as well.Will be ordering again.
Stephanie L.
Ordered online went to pickup food and they were closed. They need an online system that notifies customers when they are closed. Very disappointing
Savanah S.
i just want to start off by saying as soon as i walked in it wasn't busy at all, but i noticed an employee in the back cleaning and wiping on counters. it's always good to see workers cleaning and being productive on slow days instead of doing nothing. the cashier was a younger guy, and he had amazing service. especially considering if this is his first job. he offered me a lunch special menu, and asked if i needed any help finding something specific. i got the lunch special spicy noodle (drunken noodles) with chicken. spice level is out of 10 and i got 5, wasn't spicy at all but i could taste the spice. while i was paying i was offered a drink by the cashier and i said just a water. he let me know the estimate of when my food will be out and i sat down. to my suprise i had no idea he was going to come out with a lemon water in a glass. i was fully expecting a water cup. i thought that was a great touch and he handed it to me. everytime i go to thai places i try to order a thai milk tea when available. i have had A LOT of thai milk teas. so i ordered one and it was once again, surprisingly very good. one of the best thai milk teas i ever had. i would ask for light ice next time, but very flavorful tea. balanced taste of the tea and milk, not too milky. i got my food and i had napkins and untensils in my bag which doesn't happen often. the drunken noodles was very flavorful and the chicken was not rubbery at all despite some reviews claiming to be. it came with steamed rice as a side, and you have other options too that isn't rice. it was very good rice, even my mom commented on how good it smelled. overall very good food, amazing service, and good drink options. i will be returning!!!
I was running errands when I drove past Khao San Thai, and was immediately in the mood for some Thai food. The dining area was modest, but was greeted warmly by a young woman. I was looking for a quick meal, so just green curry and Thai iced tea. The food came quickly, and tasted authentic. It felt like I was invited to someone's house for lunch. I ordered medium spice, and man was it spicy! It wasn't too much, but definitely left me sweating. The sweetness and creaminess helped balance out the spice. This is definitely going to be my go to Thai restaurant I was also impressed by the kindness of the staff. They went out of their way to help a distressed woman that entered the restaurant. Great food and great people, what more can you ask for.
heidio609
Walking in, the restaurant smelled amazing. We were seated quickly, and the food was fast as well. We got the pineapple fried rice, and some yellow curry. Some of the best Thai food we have had in a while. Not to mention that the waiter was lovely!
Nadineyyc
From the moment you walk into this small restaurant it is delightful. The Thai decor and the service was just great. And the food!! We had spring rolls for appetizer and the presentation was wonderful (won’t spoil it with a description!) and so tasty!! Then a green curry chicken with shrimp and pineapple rice. Just the right flavors of coconut and lime leaves and spiciness. My new fav Thai restaurant!!
Jackson Redmond
I love this place! Food is top tier thai people are friendly. Definitely a hidden gem and some wonderful food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peanut Sauce, Pad Thai
Bob A.
First timers. This is the lunch portion Hot Basil with seafood. Comes with a choice of sides, several soups or salads. I chose the Tom Yum soup which comes with a shrimp. There.was a fantastic depth of flavor with a slight sweetness in addition to the usual flavors. Yes, this Tom Yum soup was delicious! Then there was the Hot Basil. Again, excellent flavors! A perfect balance with the shrimp, squid and deep fried fish perfectly cooked! My wife had the Pad Thai and she really liked it. $9.99 for lunch, soup and entree, with mine at $12.99. Fantastic prices for excellent Thai food!!!We started asking questions and now know why the food was to our liking. This is a sister restaurant of Basil Thai in La Mesa. Mom is the chef here in Santee with Dad and other staff at the other location. The chocolate Thai tea was wonderful as well. We will be back. Sooner than later. With all the Thai restaurants here and a change of ownership and flavors at another place in town this is our new go to. Will save us gas and is another reason to dine where we live, here in Santee.
Tried this location for the first time. Enjoyed the food and the prices were more than reasonable for the portions. We did a combination of lunches and dinner plates as a to go order and everything was fresh and tasty. Our lunches with chicken was approx 12 each and included rice and a small soup. Soup was delicious!I also ordered their Beef Salad which thankfully they put the dressing on the side so the greens stayed crisp. (I’ve been to many Thai restaurants and they often put it on which makes the greens soggy by the time you get home and no good for leftovers). The flavors were right on.Will definitely return!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and good portion sizes!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Tom Kha
Ordered delivery from here and I was pleasantly surprised! I had a tofu pad thai and loved the flavors and nuttiness the peanuts gave, which was different from any other pad thai that I've had before! It had a hint of sweetness and tanginess that I loved and complemented well together. most people say "you can't go wrong with pad thai," and I've known from first had experience that you can... but this one nailed it! I recommend. I shared cream cheese wontons as well and it came with about 8 I believe, and it had a decent amount of cream cheese, but I wish it was folded a bit differently. Because it was folded in a triangle shape, there was a lot of emptiness and air within it, which made eating it a bit odd, and it could have been avoided if it had been folded a bit differently. Maybe this is more of a personal choice, but it was alright.Mango sticky rice was really good. mangos were so fresh and sweet and loved the sticky rice it came with as well. Perfect texture.
One of the better spots I've been to that serves Thai food. The staff is great they're all very kind and sweet and take care of guest very well. I watched them help out a homeless man that just wanted some water warm if that speaks volumes about their hospitality. The food is great with a nice selection. The issue that you often run into with South East Asian cooking is that it can be too bland or the flavor is too much depending on the chef. I find that this location has a very good balance when it comes to flavor so dishes aren't too weak or too strong in flavor. The other thing that I like about this place is that they actually serve you duck. For those who don't know not all Lao or Thai restaurants actually serve duck and it makes a big difference when it comes to flavor and texture, and not all Lao or Thai restaurants cook them well. So when a Lao or Thai restaurant serves duck it's a big factor for me in deciding if I'm going to come back or not. Fortunately this restaurant does serve duck and I was very satisfied when I ordered it for the first time. The aesthetics and atmosphere are amazing you get a very warm vibe from the place. The main thing I like about the aesthetics is that it's just simple. It's nothing too complicated like these fancy restaurants in the gas lamp. When you go to the bathroom you can get a peek at the other side of the house. The kitchen and storage look very clean and well organized. This displays to me that the food is made with a lot of care and I'm very satisfied that things look sanitary. I have only one issue with this restaurant and that the bathroom doesn't have any paper towels to clean your hands with. It only has a hand dryer. This is my only issue with this restaurant which is really just an issue I have with any restaurant with this set up. Overall I'm very happy to be a patron and a guest to this restaurant. I've come here many times and I'm always satisfied with my order. I figure since I visit here so often, I might as well write a review about my amazing experience. I hope whoever is reading this enjoys the food if you ever decide to visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
We had the fresh spring rolls with shrimp, tom kha soup, spicy noodles with beef, and pad thai with chicken. All ingredients were fresh. Taste was outstanding. Waitress was very friendly and kept our water glasses full. Highly recommend, especially the lunch menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Noodle, Pad Thai, Fresh Spring Rolls, Tom Kha
Ordered takeout here for the first time tonight. We ordered online so I can't imagine there was any misunderstanding, but we ordered 3 different noodle dishes, all "mild" spice level (confirmed in our email receipt). None of us could even get through 25% of our meal because it was SO SPICY. Otherwise the food looked good and fresh, big portions, but we couldn't really taste it because our mouths were on fire.
i just want to start off by saying as soon as i walked in it wasn’t busy at all, but i noticed an employee in the back cleaning and wiping on counters. it’s always good to see workers cleaning and being productive on slow days instead of doing nothing. the cashier was a younger guy, and he had amazing service. especially considering if this is his first job. he offered me a lunch special menu, and asked if i needed any help finding something specific.i got the lunch special spicy noodle (drunken noodles) with chicken. spice level is out of 10 and i got 5, wasn’t spicy at all but i could taste the spice. while i was paying i was offered a drink by the cashier and i said just a water. he let me know the estimate of when my food will be out and i sat down. to my suprise i had no idea he was going to come out with a lemon water in a glass. i was fully expecting a water cup. i thought that was a great touch and he handed it to me.everytime i go to thai places i try to order a thai milk tea when available. i have had A LOT of thai milk teas. so i ordered one and it was once again, surprisingly very good. one of the best thai milk teas i ever had. i would ask for light ice next time, but very flavorful tea. balanced taste of the tea and milk, not too milky.i got my food and i had napkins and untensils in my bag which doesn’t happen often. the drunken noodles was very flavorful and the chicken was not rubbery at all despite some reviews claiming to be. it came with steamed rice as a side, and you have other options too that isn’t rice. it was very good rice, even my mom commented on how good it smelled.overall very good food, amazing service, and good drink options. i will be returning!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ordered lunch from here.Was very good and ready on time.Had the hot basil with beef and the chicken pad thai. Hot basil was tasty with white rice. Broth was tasty. Even better soaked into the rice.Chicken pad thai was good as well.Will be ordering again.
Ordered online went to pickup food and they were closed. They need an online system that notifies customers when they are closed. Very disappointing
i just want to start off by saying as soon as i walked in it wasn't busy at all, but i noticed an employee in the back cleaning and wiping on counters. it's always good to see workers cleaning and being productive on slow days instead of doing nothing. the cashier was a younger guy, and he had amazing service. especially considering if this is his first job. he offered me a lunch special menu, and asked if i needed any help finding something specific. i got the lunch special spicy noodle (drunken noodles) with chicken. spice level is out of 10 and i got 5, wasn't spicy at all but i could taste the spice. while i was paying i was offered a drink by the cashier and i said just a water. he let me know the estimate of when my food will be out and i sat down. to my suprise i had no idea he was going to come out with a lemon water in a glass. i was fully expecting a water cup. i thought that was a great touch and he handed it to me. everytime i go to thai places i try to order a thai milk tea when available. i have had A LOT of thai milk teas. so i ordered one and it was once again, surprisingly very good. one of the best thai milk teas i ever had. i would ask for light ice next time, but very flavorful tea. balanced taste of the tea and milk, not too milky. i got my food and i had napkins and untensils in my bag which doesn't happen often. the drunken noodles was very flavorful and the chicken was not rubbery at all despite some reviews claiming to be. it came with steamed rice as a side, and you have other options too that isn't rice. it was very good rice, even my mom commented on how good it smelled. overall very good food, amazing service, and good drink options. i will be returning!!!
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I was running errands when I drove past Khao San Thai, and was immediately in the mood for some Thai food. The dining area was modest, but was greeted warmly by a young woman. I was looking for a quick meal, so just green curry and Thai iced tea. The food came quickly, and tasted authentic. It felt like I was invited to someone's house for lunch. I ordered medium spice, and man was it spicy! It wasn't too much, but definitely left me sweating. The sweetness and creaminess helped balance out the spice. This is definitely going to be my go to Thai restaurant I was also impressed by the kindness of the staff. They went out of their way to help a distressed woman that entered the restaurant. Great food and great people, what more can you ask for.
Walking in, the restaurant smelled amazing. We were seated quickly, and the food was fast as well. We got the pineapple fried rice, and some yellow curry. Some of the best Thai food we have had in a while. Not to mention that the waiter was lovely!
From the moment you walk into this small restaurant it is delightful. The Thai decor and the service was just great. And the food!! We had spring rolls for appetizer and the presentation was wonderful (won’t spoil it with a description!) and so tasty!! Then a green curry chicken with shrimp and pineapple rice. Just the right flavors of coconut and lime leaves and spiciness. My new fav Thai restaurant!!
I love this place! Food is top tier thai people are friendly. Definitely a hidden gem and some wonderful food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Peanut Sauce, Pad Thai
First timers. This is the lunch portion Hot Basil with seafood. Comes with a choice of sides, several soups or salads. I chose the Tom Yum soup which comes with a shrimp. There.was a fantastic depth of flavor with a slight sweetness in addition to the usual flavors. Yes, this Tom Yum soup was delicious! Then there was the Hot Basil. Again, excellent flavors! A perfect balance with the shrimp, squid and deep fried fish perfectly cooked! My wife had the Pad Thai and she really liked it. $9.99 for lunch, soup and entree, with mine at $12.99. Fantastic prices for excellent Thai food!!!We started asking questions and now know why the food was to our liking. This is a sister restaurant of Basil Thai in La Mesa. Mom is the chef here in Santee with Dad and other staff at the other location. The chocolate Thai tea was wonderful as well. We will be back. Sooner than later. With all the Thai restaurants here and a change of ownership and flavors at another place in town this is our new go to. Will save us gas and is another reason to dine where we live, here in Santee.