If you're looking for a romantic, family-friendly dining experience, this restaurant is a gem! The ambiance is perfect for a cozy date night or a delightful family meal. The menu offers a fantastic blend of traditional Thai dishes and fresh sushi and sashimi. Each dish is crafted with care, bursting with authentic flavors that transport you straight to Thailand. The sushi and sashimi are incredibly fresh, making every bite a delight. The staff is warm and welcoming, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique and delicious culinary adventure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, Egg Drop Soup, Cashew Chicken, Birthday, Cool Basil
James Simmons
Is definitely a smart and enjoyable place to bring your spouse and children.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
Brittany Crews
I usually have this delivered through DoorDash (twice this week) and I've never been disappointed! I love their crab rangoons, sesame chicken, and birthday sushi roll!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Birthday, Des Moines
Becky Smith
I love Thai food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vicki Hiller
Great food and service but too warm inside. The air conditioner couldn't cool the building.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul Prueitt
Massaman curry is not soup
Food: 2
Cynthia Burgess
Cool Basil is absolutely my favorite Thai restaurant in the Des Moines metro.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special Yellow Curry
TheBalddancer
Been here several times and always very good to great. Curry and sushi has always been amazing. They put cilantro in their egg drop which is new and I’m not a fan. They offered a new bowl without. Drinks are fantastic!
Came with a party of 8 for our last dinner and were treated amazing, meals all came out quickly and correctly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeff TeGrotenhuis
It used to be excellent. I downgraded it to three about a year ago for thinning sauce and decreasing flavor stopped going. We finally tried it again September 2024 and now back up to four. Will try again soon with some other dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
BIG RED
Everything is worth trying here! No complaints except the service has been stretched thin from time to time
The last two times we have eaten there, I have had very serious suspicions that the “beef” there is actually not beef. I have never seen beef cook up pale like pork the way their “beef” does. Portions on their desserts are sad and come with a high price tag. We won’t be back and this used to be one of my favorite spots to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Lytishya Borglum
We live two hours away and stop here every time we are in the area. Delicious Thai food, fantastic sushi & the best crab ragoons we have ever had. I also love their red curry! Service has always been great & their menu is huge!!! We highly recommend checking out Cool Basil!!
Parking: 20+ easy parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll
Natalia
I had the chicken pineapple fried rice and the egg drop soup. #FUEGO sooo delicious! I added some lemon to the soup. I was left wanting more which is very unusual for me. Price is awesome! Waitress was impatient at first but then she came back with a smile. Can’t wait to come back to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Tom Yum Soup, Pineapple Fried Rice
Nicole Marschall
They absolutely made good on this mistake and deserve the stars.
I'll give a better rating after the manager fixes their mistake. They usually don't mess up my food allergy food but tonight I am eating a damn grilled cheese while my family enjoys their food from here. Very disappointed and I'm hoping I can come back and have a meal on the house since I visit so often from so far away.
Dietary restrictions: Thank you for usually accommodating my allergies and food preferences. This is an important note on a ticket and I am a bit surprised it was missed tonight, I'm hoping you will reach out and fix this so we can continue doing business with you ? I did not eat any of the food, I am not sick, just hungry. Thank you
Parking: Needs reflective signs while you fix your lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Madeline Konen
We visited for lunch and everything was delicious and came out very fast. I would happily come again if I'm in the area.
If you're looking for a romantic, family-friendly dining experience, this restaurant is a gem! The ambiance is perfect for a cozy date night or a delightful family meal. The menu offers a fantastic blend of traditional Thai dishes and fresh sushi and sashimi. Each dish is crafted with care, bursting with authentic flavors that transport you straight to Thailand. The sushi and sashimi are incredibly fresh, making every bite a delight. The staff is warm and welcoming, ensuring a memorable dining experience. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a unique and delicious culinary adventure!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, Egg Drop Soup, Cashew Chicken, Birthday, Cool Basil
Is definitely a smart and enjoyable place to bring your spouse and children.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai
I usually have this delivered through DoorDash (twice this week) and I've never been disappointed! I love their crab rangoons, sesame chicken, and birthday sushi roll!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Birthday, Des Moines
I love Thai food
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and service but too warm inside. The air conditioner couldn't cool the building.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Massaman curry is not soup
Food: 2
Cool Basil is absolutely my favorite Thai restaurant in the Des Moines metro.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Special Yellow Curry
Been here several times and always very good to great. Curry and sushi has always been amazing. They put cilantro in their egg drop which is new and I’m not a fan. They offered a new bowl without. Drinks are fantastic!
Came with a party of 8 for our last dinner and were treated amazing, meals all came out quickly and correctly!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It used to be excellent. I downgraded it to three about a year ago for thinning sauce and decreasing flavor stopped going. We finally tried it again September 2024 and now back up to four. Will try again soon with some other dish.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Everything is worth trying here! No complaints except the service has been stretched thin from time to time
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken, Drunken Noodle, Cool Basil
Restaurantji Recommends
The last two times we have eaten there, I have had very serious suspicions that the “beef” there is actually not beef. I have never seen beef cook up pale like pork the way their “beef” does. Portions on their desserts are sad and come with a high price tag. We won’t be back and this used to be one of my favorite spots to eat.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
We live two hours away and stop here every time we are in the area. Delicious Thai food, fantastic sushi & the best crab ragoons we have ever had. I also love their red curry! Service has always been great & their menu is huge!!! We highly recommend checking out Cool Basil!!
Parking: 20+ easy parking
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dynamite Roll
I had the chicken pineapple fried rice and the egg drop soup. #FUEGO sooo delicious! I added some lemon to the soup. I was left wanting more which is very unusual for me. Price is awesome! Waitress was impatient at first but then she came back with a smile. Can’t wait to come back to try more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Egg Drop Soup, Tom Yum Soup, Pineapple Fried Rice
They absolutely made good on this mistake and deserve the stars.
I'll give a better rating after the manager fixes their mistake. They usually don't mess up my food allergy food but tonight I am eating a damn grilled cheese while my family enjoys their food from here. Very disappointed and I'm hoping I can come back and have a meal on the house since I visit so often from so far away.
Dietary restrictions: Thank you for usually accommodating my allergies and food preferences. This is an important note on a ticket and I am a bit surprised it was missed tonight, I'm hoping you will reach out and fix this so we can continue doing business with you ? I did not eat any of the food, I am not sick, just hungry. Thank you
Parking: Needs reflective signs while you fix your lot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited for lunch and everything was delicious and came out very fast. I would happily come again if I'm in the area.
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