Cool Basil
1250 86th St, Clive
(515) 225-8111
Customers' Favorites
Pad Thai Noodles Without Meat
Pineapple Fried Rice
Special Yellow Curry
Thai Fortune Rolls
Drunken Noodle
Cashew Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Honey Chicken
Orange Chicken
Tom Yum Soup
Desserts
Mango w/Sweet Sticky Rice
Thai Custard w/Sweet Sticky Rice
Tiramisu
Cheesecake
Coconut Pudding
Triple Oriental
Fried Banana
Fried Ice Cream
Red Bean Ice Cream
Double Oriental
Fried Banana w/Ice Cream
Green Tea Ice Cream
Mango Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream
Bubble Tea
Thai Tea BBT
Honey Dew BBT
Mango BBT
Strawberry BBT
Watermelon BBT
Hokkaido BBT
Milk Tea BBT
Lavender BBT
Avocado BBT
Taro BBT
Pineapple BBT
Coconut BBT
Lychee BBT
Soups
Tom Ka Kai Soup
Creamy coconut milk simmered with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, napa cabbage, and lime juice on top with green onions and cilantro. Choose your choice of meat;
Egg Drop Soup
A Chinese classic simmer with egg topped with a crispy wonton
Tom Yum Soup
(Spice level start at 1 star) Hot and sour Thai style soup. Please choose your choice of meat:
Hot and Sour Soup
A Chinese-style hot sour with chicken, tofu, bamboos, snow peas and mushrooms; topped with a crispy wonton
Miso Soup
Classic Japanese-style soup with tofu and seaweeds
Shrimp Wonton Soup
Wontons stuffed with grounded shrimp, fresh mushrooms, and napa cabbage in a vegetable broth.
Tom Yum Seafood/ Shrimp/ Scallop Soup
Hot and sour Thai style soup
Tom Ka Seafood/ Shrimp/ Scallop Soup
Creamy coconut milk simmered with galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, mushrooms, napa cabbage, and lime juice on top with green onions and cilantro. Choose your choice of meat;
Veggie Soup w/Tofu
Clear broth soup with tofu and mixed vegetables
Daily Lunch Special
L-Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice blended with egg, onion, tomato and your choice of meat. Served with cucumber and lime.
L-Eggplant Lover
Eggplant, bell pepper, basil and your choice of meat well stir-fried in soy bean paste sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Pad See Ew
L-Pad Thai
A famous Thai dish! Stir-fried thin rice noodle with egg, bean sprout, green onion, your choice of meat and a side of grounded peanut. "Perfect with a squeeze of lime"
L-Kua Kai
Thailand street favorite! Pan-fried flat rice noodles sautéed with sliced chicken, egg, onion, bean sprout, garlic and light soy sauce.
L-Orange Peel Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed with a sweet & tangy orange sauce and fresh orange peel. Served with steamed broccoli, carrot and white rice.
L-Coconut Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a mild & creamy coconut milk sauce. Served with steamed broccoli, carrot and white rice.
L-Lo Mein
Stir-fried wheat egg noodle with vegetables and your choice of meat in light soy sauce.
L-Sweet Sour Crispy Chicken
Crispy Chicken with stir-fried pineapple, tomato, onion, bell pepper with tangy sweet & sour sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Kung Pao Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with roasted peanuts, chili peppers, bell pepper, carrot, and celery in kung pao sauce.
L-Pineapple Fried Rice
Famous fried rice with yummy chunks of pineapple, shrimp, chicken, egg, onion, pea, carrot and tossed with cashew nut and fried onion.
L-Masman Curry
A classic massman curry cooked with coconut milk, potato, roasted peanut, herbs and your choice of meat. Served with white rice.
L-Tom Yum Noodle
For those who love Tom Yum! Stir-fried Udon noodle with tom yum sauce, red onion, mushroom and your choice of meat, topped with cilantro and green onion.
L-Broccoli
Stir-fried broccoli, carrot and your choice of meat with light soy sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Thai Noodle Soup
Thai style steamed thin rice noodle, beansprout and your choice of meat in our homemade broth. Topped with fried garlic, chopped onion and cilantro.
L-Sesame Chicken
L-Mongolian
Your choice of meat stir-fried with onion, bell pepper and Mongolian sauce on a bed of crispy noodle.
L-Asparagus
Stir-fried asparagus, bell pepper and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Drunken Noodle
Stir-fried large flat rice noodles with egg, tomato, onion, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat in basil soy sauce.
L-Red Curry
Flaming red curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell peppers, green bean, basil and your choice of meat. Served with white rice.
L-Sriracha Noodle
Stir-fried wheat egg noodle with tomato, onion, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat in spicy, sweet and tangy Thai sriracha sauce. Topped with green onion and cilantro.
L-General Tsao Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a mild chili sauce, onion, bell pepper and bamboo shoot. Served with steamed broccoli, carrot and white rice.
L-Honey Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a mild honey sauce. Served with steamed broccoli, carrot and white rice.
L-Angry
Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, bamboo, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of meat with herbal angry soy sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Avocado Curry
An aromatic green cooked with coconut Milk, Avocado, Lima bean, Bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil, and your choice of meat. Served with white rice.
L-Basil
Our west version, stir-fried fresh Thai basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of meat with basil soy sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Basil Fried Rice
Stir-fried white rice with fresh basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of meat.
L-Basil Thai Style
Our east version, stir-fried fresh Thai basil, fresh chili, green bean and your choice of ground meat. Served with fried egg, white rice and chili fish sauce.
L-Black Pepper Beef
Stir-fried beef with pineapple, bell pepper, carrot and onion in black pepper sauce. Served with Jasmine rice.
L-Chicken Cashew
Stir-fried chicken, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and water chestnut with homemade roasted chili sauce. Tossed with roasted cashew nut. Served with white rice.
L-Garlic and Pepper
Sautéed your choice of meat with fresh garlic, black pepper and cilantro over a bed of cabbage. Served with white rice.
L-Garlic Egg Noodle
Slim egg noodle stir-fried with egg, bell pepper, spinach, and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce. Tossed with crispy garlic, chopped onion and cilantro.
L-Ginger
Stir-fried with fresh ginger, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with ginger soy sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Green Curry
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, green bean, bell pepper, carrot, basil and your choice of meat. Served with white rice.
L-Healthy Fried Rice
Wok-fried brown rice blended with egg, edamame, pumpkin, corn, carrot, lima bean and your choice of meat.
L-Lemongrass
Stir-fried lemongrass, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat in lemongrass soy sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Pad Woon Sen
Stir-fried bean thread noodle, tomato, onion, celery, snow pea, mushroom and your choice of meat with light soy sauce.
L-Spaghetti Kee Mao
Another version of drunken noodle, stir-fried wheat egg noodle with egg, tomato, onion, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat in our spicy basil sauce.
L-Spaghetti Sweet Basil
Our new favorite, stir-fried wheat egg noodle with onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat in our roasted chili sauce.
L-Stir Fried Yellow Curry
A delectably version of yellow curry stir-fried with egg, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, celery and your choice of meat. Served with white rice.
L-Sweet Basil
Stir-fried fresh sweet basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with sweet basil sauce. Served with Jasmine rice.
L-Szechuan Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot and snow pea in a spicy Szechuan sauce.
L-Tamarind
Stir-fried tomato, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with homemade tamarind sauce. Tossed with roasted cashew nut. Served with white rice.
L-Three Flavors Chicken
Crispy breaded chicken tossed with our homemade three flavors sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Udon Soybean Stir Fried
Our new favorite! Stir-fried Udon noodle with edamame, bean sprout, broccoli, carrot and your choice of meat in brown soybean sauce.
L-Veggie Delight
Mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Cauliflower, Napa, Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Snow Pea, Celery, Brussels Sprout and Zucchini) well stir-fried with your choice of meat in vegetable soy sauce. Served with white rice.
L-Yakisoba
Stir-fried Japanese egg noodles, napa cabbage, snow pea, carrot, bean sprout, onion and your choice of meat in Yakisoba brown sauce.
Featured items
Pad Thai
A very famous Thai dish. Stir-fried thin rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, grounded peanut and your choice of meat.
Panang Curry
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, green bean, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat
Pad See Ew
The typical Thai street food. Stir-fried large flat rice noodles with egg, broccoli, carrots and your choice of meat in brown soy sauce
Garlic Egg Noodle
Egg noodles stir-fried with egg, bell pepper, spinach and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce, topped with crispy garlic, crispy onion and cilantro
Pineapple Fried Rice
Famous fried rice with yummy chunks of pineapple, shrimp, chicken, egg, onion, pea, carrot and topped with cashew nuts
Basil Thai Style
Our east version, stir-fried fresh Thai basil, fresh chili, green bean and your choice of ground meat. Served with fried egg, white rice
Yellow Fried Rice w/Cuc Salad
Fried Rice with yellow curry seasoning, egg, onion, carrot, bell pepper, celery and your choice of meat. Served with cucumber salad
Beef Teriyaki
Grilled sliced beef topped with homemade sweet & tangy teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
Curry Dishes
Panang Curry
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, green bean, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat
Avocado Green Curry
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, avocado, lima bean, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat
Green Curry
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, green bean, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat
Red Curry
Flaming red curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, green bean, fresh basil and your choice of meat
Masman Curry
A Thai classic Massaman curry cooked with aromatic spices, coconut milk, potato and your choice of meat with roasted peanut (peanut is part of sauce, cannot be removed)
Yellow Curry w/Cuc Salad
A warmly spiced yellow curry cooked with coconut milk, potato, onion, carrot and your choice of meat. Served with Thai-style cucumber salad
Stir Fry Yellow Curry
A delectable version of yellow curry stir-fried with egg, onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery and your choice of meat
Duck Curry
Roasted sliced duck simmered in red curry, coconut milk, pineapple, grape, tomato, carrot and basil
Special Yellow Curry
Egg noodles cooked with your choice of meat in in yellow curry sauce, topped with crispy egg noodles, onions, and lime wedge
Pumpkin Curry
Flaming red curry cooked with coconut milk, pumpkin, bell pepper, fresh basil and your choice of meat
Chef Specialties
Beef Teriyaki
Grilled sliced beef topped with homemade sweet & tangy teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
Fisherman's Madness
A saute of seafood combination with onion, mushroom, bell pepper and sweet basil leaves in hot chili and Thai spices**Spice level starts at 2
Sweet Basil Special
TOP OF THE LINE! Stir-fried sea scallop, jumbo shrimp and calamari prepared with fresh Thai sweet basil, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, and onion in our special homemade roasted chili sauce
Herbal Crispy Catfish
Crispy fillet catfish (or) salmon topped with a mixture of hearty peanut red curry sauce, bell pepper, green bean and topped with crispy Thai basil leaves
Chicken Teriyaki
Grilled sliced chicken topped with homemade sweet & tangy teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot.
Salmon Teriyaki
Grilled salmon fillet tossed with sweet & tangy teriyaki sauce and sesame seeds. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
Sweet Basil Scallp
Stir-fried sea scallop with fresh sweet basil, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and onion in our special roasted chili sauce
Three Flavor Fish
Crispy salmon or catfish tossed with our special blend of three exotic chili sauces
Salmon Mango
Grilled salmon topped with real mango, bell pepper and our homemade spicy mango sauce topped with sesame seeds
Herbal Crispy Salmon
Three Flavor Shrimp
Crispy jumbo size shrimp tossed with our special blend of three exotic chili sauces
Noodle Dishes
Pad Thai
A very famous Thai dish. Stir-fried thin rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts, green onions, grounded peanut and your choice of meat.
Noodle Soup Thai Style
Steamed thin rice noodles, bean sprout, crisp garlic and your choice of meat in special homemade soup ***Broth contains gluten, cannot be made gluten free
Garlic Egg Noodle
Egg noodles stir-fried with egg, bell pepper, spinach and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce, topped with crispy garlic, crispy onion and cilantro
Lo Mein
Wheat egg noodles tossed with vegetables and your choice of meat in light soy sauce
Pad See Ew
The typical Thai street food. Stir-fried large flat rice noodles with egg, broccoli, carrots and your choice of meat in brown soy sauce
Special Yellow Curry
Egg noodle cooked with your choice of meat in yellow curry sauce. Topped with crispy egg noodles, onion and lime wedge
Double Pan Fried Noodle
Stir-fried vegetables and your choice of meat in light soy sauce on a bed of crispy egg noodles
Drunken Noodle
Stir-fried large flat rice noodles with eggs, tomatoes, onions, carrots, bell peppers, fresh basil and your choice of meat in brown soy sauce
Yakisoba
Stir-fried Japanese egg noodles, napa cabbage, snow pea, carrot, bean sprout, onion and your choice of meat in Yakisoba brown sauce
Kua Kai
Pan-fried flat rice noodles sauteed with sliced chicken, egg, bean sprout, onion, garlic and light soy sauce
Curry Noodle
Stir-fried large flat rice noodles with yellow curry, egg, chili, onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery and your choice of meat. Served with cucumber salad
Beef Noodle
Steamed flat rice noodles with seasoned and marinated grilled beef topped with green onion, crisp garlic and ground peanut
Stir-Fried Tom Yum Noodle
For those who love Tom Yum! Stir-fried Udon noodle with tom yum sauce, red onion, mushroom and your choice of meat, topped with cilantro and green onion
Spaghetti Sweet Basil
Stir-fried spaghetti with onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat in our roasted chili sauce
Pad Woon Sen
Stir-fried bean thread noodle with tomato, onion, celery, snow pea, mushroom and your choice of meat in light soy sauce
Coconut Noodle Soup
Steamed egg noodles, napa cabbage, mushrooms, quail eggs, and your choice of meat in flavorful and creamy coconut broth
Sriracha Noodle
Stir-fried wheat egg noodles with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots and your choice of meat in spicy, sweet and tangy Thai sriracha sauce. Topped with green onions and cilantro
Rad Na
Pan-fried large flat rice noodles with broccoli and our choice of meat; tossed with brown soya bean gravy
Udon Soybean Stir Fried
Our new favorite! Stir-fried Udon noodle with edamame, bean sprout, broccoli, carrot and your choice of meat in brown soybean sauce
Spaghetti Kee Mao
Stir-fried spaghetti with egg, tomato, onion, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat in our spicy basil sauce
Rice Dishes
Fried Rice
Wok-fried rice, egg, soy sauce, onion, tomato and your choice of meat, topped with green onion and cilantro
Pineapple Fried Rice
Famous fried rice with yummy chunks of pineapple, shrimp, chicken, egg, onion, pea, carrot and topped with cashew nuts
Yellow Fried Rice w/Cuc Salad
Fried Rice with yellow curry seasoning, egg, onion, carrot, bell pepper, celery and your choice of meat. Served with cucumber salad
Brown Rice Shrimp Asparagus
A special brown rice tossed with stir-fried shrimp, fresh asparagus and bell pepper in special home-made roasted chili sauce
Brown Rice Seafood
A special brown rice tossed with stir-fried shrimp, sea scallop, calamari, mussel, clams, imitation crab meat and fresh Thai basil in special homemade roasted chili sauce
Basil Fried Rice
Stir-fried white rice with fresh basil, green bean, mush-room, onion, carrot, bell pepper and your choice of meat
Sweet Basil Fried Rice
Stir-fried white rice with fresh sweet basil, mushroom, onion, carrot, bell pepper and your choice of meat
Healthy Fried Rice
Wok-fried brown rice, egg, soy sauce, pumpkin, corn, pea, carrot, lima bean and your choice of meat
BBQ Pork Fried Rice
Fried Rice with Thai-style BBQ pork, egg, onion, pea and carrot
Ginger Fried Rice
Stir-fried white rice with fresh ginger, mushroom, onion, carrot, bell pepper and your choice of meat
House Special Brown Rice
Our top rice dish! A special brown rice tossed with stir-fried sea scallop, shrimp, calamari and fresh Thai basil in special homemade roasted chili sauce
Stir Fried Dishes
Basil Thai Style
Our east version, stir-fried fresh Thai basil, fresh chili, green bean and your choice of ground meat. Served with fried egg, white rice
Broccoli
Stir-fried fresh broccoli with carrot and your choice of meat with light soy sauce
Sweet Sour Thai Style
Thai-style stir-fried pineapple, tomato, onion, bell pepper, carrot, zucchini and your choice of meat cooked with tangy sweet & sour sauce
Eggplant Lover
Stir-fried eggplant, bell pepper, Thai basil and your choice of meat with Thai soy bean sauce
Prik Khing
Stir-fried fresh green beans, bell pepper, chili sauce and your choice of meat
Mango Delight
Stir-fried fresh mango, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili mango sauce topped with sesame seed
Cashew Stir Fried
Stir-fried chicken, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, sliced water chestnut with special homemade roasted chili sauce; topped with roasted cashew nuts
Angry
Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, bamboo shoot, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of meat with chili soy sauce
Sweet Basil
Stir-fried fresh sweet basil leaves, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce
Basil
Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of meat with homemade basil soy sauce
Pineapple Delight
Stir-fried pineapple chunks, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with home-made roasted chili sauce; topped with house roasted cashew nuts
Black Pepper Beef
Veggie Delight
A delicate dish with fresh flavor and crisp texture! Stir-fried mixed fresh vegetables and your choice of meat cooked with Thai-style soy sauce
Asparagus
Stir-fried fresh asparagus, bell pepper and your choice of meat with our homemade roasted chili sauce
Snow Pea
Stir-fried snow pea, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with light soy sauce
Rama Shower
Sauteed fresh baby spinach and delicately cooked choice of meat topped with our creamy homemade peanut sauce
Lemongrass
Stir-fried lemongrass, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat in light soy sauce
Garlic and Pepper
Sauteed your choice of meat with fresh garlic, black pepper and cilantro; served on a bed of cabbage
Ginger
Stir-fried fresh ginger, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with homemade ginger soy sauce
Tamarind
Stir-fried your choice of meat with onion, mushroom, bell pepper and carrot with homemade tamarind sauce; topped with roasted cashew nuts
Sashimi Platters
Sashimi (10)
2 pcs White Tuna, 2 pcs Red Tuna, 2 pcs Yellowtail, 2 pcs Salmon, 2 pcs Seared Skipjack Tuna
Sushi Salads
Poki
Sliced fresh tuna, avocado, mango, onion, imitation crabmeat with ponzu sauce
Seaweed Salad
Crabmeat salad
Calamari Salad
Sushi Combos
Sushi Box
California Roll Seaweed salad Chef's choice of 3 pcs Nigiri - No substitution
Cool Basil Combo (For 2)
Chef's choice of 1 o pcs Sashimi and 4 pcs of Nigiri, Cool Basil roll, Spider roll, and Birthday roll Seaweed salad - No substitution
Sushi Boat (For 2)
Chef's choice of 16 pcs Sashimi and 4 pcs of Nigiri, TST roll, First Love roll and Spicy tuna roll - No substitution
Sashimi or Nigiri
Sake (Salmon)
Escolar (White Tuna)
Hamachi (Yellowtail)
Kani (Imitation Crab)
Maguro (Red Tuna)
Inari (Tofu Pocket)
Tamago (Cooked Sweet Egg)
Unagi (BBQ Eel)
Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
Ikura (Salmon Roe)
Masago (Smelt Roe)
Amaebi (Sweet Shrimp)
Ebi (Cooked Shrimp)
Ika (Squid)
Kaibashira (Scallops)
Saba (Mackerel)
Spicy Scallops
Tako (Octopus)
Maki and Sushi Rolls
California
Imitation crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber
TST
Spicy tuna, imitation crabmeat, cream cheese, and mango rolled in nori, battered and fried tempura-style with scallion, masago, spicy mayo, unagi and Sriracha sauce
Rainbow
California roll topped with rainbow of fresh assorted sashimi
Iowa
BBQ eel, imitation crabmeat, fresh raw salmon, asparagus, and cream cheese rolled in tempu-ra batter and delicately fried, topped with scallion, spicy mayo, unagi and Sriracha sauce
Dynamite Roll
Imitation crabmeat, cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil; topped with spicy tuna, jalapeno, spicy mayo and sriracha with side of lime wedge
Captain Crunch
Tempura shrimp, imitation crabmeat cucum-ber, rolled in crispy tempura flake topped with tobiko, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
Des Moines
Tempura salmon, imitation crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese mayo and scallion; topped with spicy and unagi sauce
Spider Roll
Tempura soft shell crab, asparagus, imitation crabmeat, asparagus and avocado topped with masago, scallion, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
Alaskan
Salmon, imitation crabmeat, cucumber, and avocado
Spicy Tuna
Ground tuna mix with spicy sauce and fresh cucumbers
California Kanbyo Crispy
California roll with crispy tempura flake
Tropical Roll
Imitation crabmeat, mango, plantain, rolled in crispy tempura flake; topped with spicy mayo & unagi sauce
Shrimp Roll
Tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado rolled in crispy tempura flake
Heat It Up Roll
Imitation crabmeat, jalapeno, cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado topped with SrirachaVery Spicy!
Mango Tango
Tempura shrimp, mango, and cucumber topped with spicy mayo, Sriracha, and scallion
First Love
Imitation crabmeat, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado topped with slice of fresh avocado and salmon
Birthday
Tempura shrimp, tempura salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado; topped with masago, scallion, spicy mayo, unagi and Sriracha sauce
Avocado Roll
Avocado with rice outside
Dirty Old Man
variety of raw fish with homemade spicy sauce on top of a California roll
Dancing Shrimp
Imitation crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese; topped with fresh cooked shrimp
Spicy Salmon
Grounded salmon, Cucumber, scallion and spicy sauce
Volcano
Chop scallop, imitation crabmeat, and masago with spicy sauce baked on top of a California
Salmon Maki
Salmon with rice inside
Arizona
Yellowtail, scallion and smelt roe
Spicy Girl
Baked assortment of fresh fish with spicy sauce on top of a California Roll
Vegetable Delight Roll
Cucumber, asparagus, avocado, spinach, pickled, kanpyo, carrot
Dancing Eel
Imitation crabmeat, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado; topped with fresh avocado, BBQ eel slices and masago
Caterpillar
Imitation crabmeat salad, mayo, masago, scallion with avocado on top
Cool Basil
Tempura shrimp, asparagus, avocado, topped with scallion, masago spicy mayo and Sriracha
Buddha Roll
Inari (sweet tofu), sweet potato, plantain, cucumber, avocado wrapped in soy paper
VIP
Spicy tuna roll topped with assorted fresh sashimi
First Date
Tempura Tai (seabream snapper), imitation crabmeat, cucumber, rolled in crispy tempura flake; topped with scallion and spicy mayo sauce spicy mayo, unagi and Sriracha sauce
Green Dragon
Asparagus, imitation crabmeat, BBQ eel, and cooked shrimp; topped with avocado slices, unagi sauce and spicy mayo
Eel Roll
BBQ eel, cucumber, avocado with unagi sauce
Eskimo
Imitation crabmeat, avocado, cucumber, cream cheese topped with flash fried salmon, Sriracha, miso sauce and scallion
Futomaki
Tamago (sweet cooked egg), imitation crabmeat, cucumber, asparagus, carrot, pickled kanpyo slices, avocado, inari (sweet tofu)
Tuna Maki
Tuna with rice inside Spicy Tuna Grounded Tuna, cucumber, spicy sauce
Orange Dragon
Tempura shrimp, asparagus; topped with avocado and salmon slices
Kid's Entrees
Kids Crispy Nuggets (6 pcs)
Chicken nuggets, ketchup served jasmine rice, steamed broccoli and carrots
Kids Orange Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in orange sauce & fresh orange peel, served with jasmine rice, steamed broccoli and carrots
Kids Pad Thai
Stir fried rice noodles, egg, onions, bean sprouts with your choice of meat and Pad Thai sauce
Kids Fried Rice
Wok fried rice with egg, peas, carrots and your choice of meat in light soy sauce
Kids Egg Noodle
Stir fried egg noodles with egg, peas, carrots and your choice of meat in light soy sauce
Kids Honey Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in honey sauce served with jasmine rice, steamed broccoli and carrots
Kids Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a mild sesame sauce. Served with jasmine rice, steamed broccoli and carrots
Kids Satay Mini Meal (2 pcs)
Grilled chicken satay served with sweet and sour sauce and jasmine rice
Kids Wings (3 pcs)
Crispy chicken wings served with sweet & sour sauce, jasmine rice, steamed broccoli and carrots
Salads
Papaya Salad
Shredded green papaya, carrot, snow pea, tomatoes, and roasted peanuts seasoned with a spicy lime dressing (contains fish sauce). Served with Crispy Shrimp in the Blanket.
House Salad
Iceberg Lettuce with carrot, red onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, with your choice of ranch or ginger dressing.
Cucumber Salad
Fresh cut cucumbers, sliced red onions, and red bell peppers with mild vinaigrette dressing.
Appetizers
Veggie Fresh Spring Roll
Asparagus, Avocado, Cabbage, Green leaf, Lettuce, cucumber, Sweet Basil, and Carrot wrapped in clear rice paper. GLUTEN FREE
Appetizer Sampler
Serves Four or More! A generous sampling (20 pieces) of our most popular appetizers including five Shrimp dumpling, two Shrimp in the blanket, three Crab Rangoon, four Fried Wonton, four Pork Pot Stickers and two Fried Spring Rolls (no substitution)
Chicken Egg Rolls
Ground Chicken with mix vegetable and spices, deep fried till crispy with sweet and sour sauce.
Crab Rangoon
A rich and creamy blend of imitation crabmeat, cream cheese, and light green onion wrapped in wonton sheet deep-fried to golden perfection.
Deep Fried Spring Roll
A delicate combination of vegetables, spices & noodle filling rolled in a light spring roll wrap then deep-fried till crispy, served with sweet & sour sauce.
Pork Pot Sticker
Thin pastry shells filled with pork; served with homemade dumpling sauce. Your choice of deep-fried or steamed.
Edamame
Steamed soy beans lightly tossed with Himalayan salted and seasoned to your choice of spiciness.
Seafood Fresh Spring Roll
Shrimp, imitation crabmeat, green leaf lettuce, avocado, cucumber, and carrot wrapped in clear rice paper. NOT GLUTEN FREE
Fried Wontons
Marinated grounded pork stuffed in triangle crispy wonton skin.
Chicken Satay
Grilled chicken skewer marinated in light curry and coconut milk, served with warm peanut sauce and chilled cucumber salad.
Shrimp Dumpling
Steamed shumai dumpling wrapped in wonton; served with homemade dumpling sauce.
Veggie Pot Sticker
Thin pastry shells filled with mixed vegetables; served with homemade dumpling sauce. Your choice of deep-fried or steamed.
Tofu Delight
Deep-fried tofu, crispy outside but soft inside; served with sweet & sour sauce topped with ground peanut and cilantro.
Cool Basil Wings w/Sticky Rice
Fried chicken wings with choice of
- Sweet and Spicy Chili sauce (Dynamite sauce)
- Ranch
Shrimp in the Blanket
Marinated whole shrimp wrapped then fried till crispy golden, served with sweet & sour sauce.
Chive Cake
Seasoning tapioca and chive leaf, then fried to perfection and served with sweet chili soy sauce
Thai Calamari Fritti
Tender squid in a lightly seasoned breading, then tossed with crispy basil. Served with our own sweet chili sauce.
Angel Wings
Deep-fried Jumbo chicken wings stuffed with spices, noodle and vegetables; served with sweet chili sauce.
Vegetable Tempura
A delightful Thai style tempura served with our sweet & sour and ground peanut.
Prawn Cakes
Deep-Fried shrimp patties with spices and herbs. Served with sweet and sour sauce.
Chinese Entree
Sesame Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a mild sesame sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
Orange Peel Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed with a sweet & tangy orange sauce and fresh orange peel. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
General Tso's Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed with a mild chili sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
Kung Pao Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with roasted peanuts, chili pepper, bell pepper, carrot and celery in home-made Kung Pao sauce
Coconut Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed in a mild & creamy coconut milk sauce. Served with steamed broccoli, carrot
Almond Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with sliced almond, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, celery and carrot in light soy sauce
Honey Chicken
Crispy chicken tossed with a mild honey sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
Mongolian
Your choice of meat stir-fried with onion, bell pepper and homemade Mongolian sauce on a bed of crispy noodles
Black Pepper Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with black pepper, onion and bell pepper in light soy sauce
Homestyle Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with garlic, chili pepper, bell pepper, carrot, onion, mushroom, water chest-nut and celery in a roasted chili sauce
Szechuan Chicken
Crispy chicken stir-fried with onion, bell pepper, celery, carrot and snow pea in a Our recipe Szechuan sauce
Moo Goo
Gluten Free - Your choice of meat stir-fried with onion, water chestnut, carrot, snow pea, napa cabbage and broccoli in a mild white sauce
Kung Pao Spaghetti
Our twist on a Chinese classic 'Kung Pao chicken' stir fried with spaghetti noodle
Salad Entrees
Lettuce Wrap
A delicious combination o f stir-fried spiced chicken with mushrooms, water chestnuts, and basil on a bed o f crispy noodles; served with lettuce
Larb
The traditional Thai salad with choice o f chopped chicken, pork, beef, or tofu cooked in lime sauce, red onions, green onions, cilantro, and mints
Spicy Seafood Salad
Steamed shrimp, scallop, calamari, imitation and mussel crabmeats dressed in a spicy lime juice seasoning sauce mixed with onions, and grounded chilies
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled salmon fillet in spicy lime seasoning sauce mixed with sliced onion, tomatoes, roasted rice, and grounded chilies.
Yum Woon Sen Salad
Steamed glass noodle in spicy lime juice and seasoning sauce with chili, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, roasted peanut and ground chicken.
Grilled Beef Salad
Your choice of wok-seared slices beef with onions, roasted rice, mints, and fresh coriander in a zippy lime-based dressing.
Spicy Grilled Shrimp Salad
Grilled jumbo shrimp in spicy lime juice seasoning sauce mixed with onions, and grounded chilies
Spicy Veggie Salad
Field greens served with a vibrant combination of chopped vegetables splashed with spicy lime juice dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Your choice of wok-seared slices chicken with onions, roasted rice, mints, and fresh coriander in a zippy lime-based dressing.
Grilled Pork Salad
Your choice of wok-seared slices pork with onions, roasted rice, mints, and fresh coriander in a zippy lime-based dressing.
Seared Sea Scallop Salad
Our top salad dish featuring large sea scallop spiced and seared on an iron wok with spices and tossed with our fresh lime dressing
Spicy Egg Salad
A flavorful Thai specialty of perfectly fried egg dressed in a spicy lime seasoning sauce mixed with tomatoes, sliced onion and ground chilies.
SIDES
SD Fried Rice (no meat)
SD Sticky Rice
SD Jasmine White Rice
SD Cucumber Salad (2 oz)
Spicy Mayo (2 oz)
SD Brown Rice
Steam Veggies
SD Peanut sauce (2 oz)
SD Lo Mein Noodle (Plain)
SD Beef (no sauce)
SD Pot Sticker Sc (1 oz)
SD Udon Noodle (Plain)
SD Fried Tofu (no sauce)
SD Sweet Sticky Rice
SD Rice Noodle Lg (Plain)
SD Steam Tofu (no sauce)
SD Steam Egg Noodle (Plain)
SD Sweet and Sour sauce (1 oz)
Steam Broccoli
SD Bean Thread Noodle (Plain)
SD Teriyaki Sauce (2 oz)
Sushi Rice
Chile Peppers (2 oz)
Fried Egg
Scramble Egg
SD Chicken (no sauce)
SD Cashew Nuts (4 oz)
SD Crispy Egg Noodle
SD Egg Noodles (Plain)
SD Green Curry Sauce
SD Masaman Curry Sauce (16 oz)
SD Panang Sauce (16 oz)
SD Peanut Sauce (8 oz)
SD Pork (no sauce)
SD Red Curry Sauce (16 oz)
SD Rice Noodle Sm (Plain)
SD Shrimp (no sauce)
SD Spaghetti Noodle (Plain)
SD Stir Fried Sauce (2 oz)
SD Yellow Curry Sauce (16 oz)
Tempura Shrimp (3 pieces)
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Recent Reviews
Cool Basil has been a long time favorite of my wife and I. We hadn’t been there in a while when we stopped in for lunch today. The atmosphere was noticeably different. They were playing a funky smooth jazz music where every song sounded the same. I liked the previous light/classic rock mix much better. The staff seems to have completely changed since we were last in. We didn’t recognize anyone, whereas we were on a first name basis with much of the previous staff. The...
July 2025
Des Moines has just expanded so much, and it's offerings of food..we are blessed with so many Southeast Asian immigrants.\nI think Liam Anivat is still the major owner, and I remember his food at Thai flavors on East 14th Street long ago.\nThis is the location that killed many restaurants, but.somehow.they are not only surviving but thriving.\nLiam has become quite an entrepreneur of Thai restaurants he is the major owner of Cool Basil Banana leaf and Thai Flavors on Ingersoll....
December 2024
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...
September 2024
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