UPDATE 4/13/24: Although the food and most of the staff were great as usual, the host during our last visit was cold and rude to both my wife and myself. This is very disturbing to walk into one of our favorite places to eat and be greeted with a cold, demeaning personality.PREVIOUS REVIEW:Excellent Thai food. Both my wife and I love this place. We have been here many times and always have a great experience. Can't wait to go back again!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basil Stir Fry with Egg, Red Curry with Chicken
Anthony Chambers
The food is extraordinary. Really. There’s some kind magical weirdness going on in the kitchen. It’s really good. The setting is spot on. Open. Welcoming. Nice. Folks. Was just passing through and our group picked. Was a great find.Kid-friendliness: Good folks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry Dumplings, Pad Thai, Basil Stir Fry with Egg, Green Curry, Papaya Salad
kerryohare
I ate here when they were bouncing around in a truck. Food was great, even if it was only 2 vegan options. Will have to make a pilgrimage to brick and mortar location.
Alison
I so badly wanted to love this place. Ann Arbor/Ypsi was really in need of a good new Thai restaurant. I was so excited when I heard another Thai restaurant had opened up. Finally made it into Basil Babe the other night, and it was pretty disappointing. The stir fry was very watery and bland, the curry was super sweet and also lacked any complexity or spice that comes with most Thai curries. The papaya salad was pretty good but a very small portion for the price. The interior was cozy but a bit dreary. The person I ordered from was super friendly and helpful. Hopefully they improve since they’re still on the newer side and maybe working out kinks. Maybe we give them another shot in a year or two.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Susan Ringler Cerniglia
Everything I've tried has been
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basil Stir Fry with Egg
Johnice Edwards
The tea was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
andreamahal
Mother/daughter owned business with friendly and helpful staff. Check their menu before you go because it changes weekly.
Joao Caixetas
From the hype this place gets I expected much, much more. Ridiculous prices for somewhere without full traditional table service, and the food was absolutely forgettable.edit: whoever answers these reviews needs a major retraining in customer service lmaoooo
Aaron Wright
This is a fun spot with a healthy and delicious menu. It's unique, one of a kind, and you can tell the people that work at Basil Babe really love what they do. It's afordable too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caitlyn Huckaby
I've been coming to bb since they opened last year. It's absolutely worth the hype~I'm sensitive to gluten, dairy, and tree nuts and can consistently eat here with no issues!The staff is wonderful, friendly and informative. If you need something ~ just ask!The music and atmosphere are lovely, especially the cute paintings hung all over the restaurant!Many things are or can be made gluten free, vegetarian/vegan, no spice or as spicy as you can handleGo for mild+ if you want a little spice without being overwhelming.The papaya salad is insanely good. Ask for it with a scoop of the peanut sauce ;)Try the rotating rainbow of curries, especially the red curry and masaman curry (the combo of peanuts and potatoes with the sauce is *chef kiss*)Pad Thai is delicious with the mixed veggies and chickenThe mango sticky rice is phenomenal ~ little sweet, little salty, tangy mango, creamy coconut and nutty sesame seeds~what more could you want in a dessert?Please go check out this cute, vibey ypsilanti gem ? Dietary restrictions: Many items can be made gluten free, vegetarian/vegan or without peanutsKid-friendliness: Highchairs and booster seats available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Green Curry, Papaya Salad, Red Curry with Chicken
The best! Every dish I've had is amazing everytime. The chili jam is probably my favorite but it's hard to choose! I also love the rotating menu. They have a great balance of changing things up while still consistently serving up go-to favorites. Even though you order at the front, the staff are incredible about regularly checking in at the table. We drink a lot of water and never have to wait for a refill.We've done both carry out and eaten in several times and the food and service are 11/10 everytime. Wish I was eating BB right now!
Xandra Pilkington
I have been looking for a Thai spot that has the traditional dishes as well as a few I’ve not seen before. Everyone who works there is friendly and approachable. The food is dynamite! Especially the appetizer and dessert menu. If you try them out, I’d go for the dumplings (they are all delicious), and the mango sticky rice is something I wish I could make at home! It’s so good! Their glass noodles were excellent and even made good leftovers as well. Even when they were busy, they cleared my empty plates and offered me a to-go box, which I thought was very cool and thoughtful. I will be back for sureDietary restrictions: They serve vegan options and can modify dishes for allergiesKid-friendliness: They provide booster seats and high chairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry Dumplings, Satay Gai
Bailey Walsh
I've gotten food here several times and it's always been delicious. I haven't dined in yet, but the staff are always very friendly when I've come in to grab my carryout. Definitely my favorite Thai place in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Stir Fry, Red Curry Dumplings, Green Curry
Laura
The food tasted good but without lots of big plates choices. The Curry here is fluid added coconut milk. A warm little Thai restaurant.
UPDATE 4/13/24: Although the food and most of the staff were great as usual, the host during our last visit was cold and rude to both my wife and myself. This is very disturbing to walk into one of our favorite places to eat and be greeted with a cold, demeaning personality.PREVIOUS REVIEW:Excellent Thai food. Both my wife and I love this place. We have been here many times and always have a great experience. Can't wait to go back again!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basil Stir Fry with Egg, Red Curry with Chicken
The food is extraordinary. Really. There’s some kind magical weirdness going on in the kitchen. It’s really good. The setting is spot on. Open. Welcoming. Nice. Folks. Was just passing through and our group picked. Was a great find.Kid-friendliness: Good folks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry Dumplings, Pad Thai, Basil Stir Fry with Egg, Green Curry, Papaya Salad
I ate here when they were bouncing around in a truck. Food was great, even if it was only 2 vegan options. Will have to make a pilgrimage to brick and mortar location.
I so badly wanted to love this place. Ann Arbor/Ypsi was really in need of a good new Thai restaurant. I was so excited when I heard another Thai restaurant had opened up. Finally made it into Basil Babe the other night, and it was pretty disappointing. The stir fry was very watery and bland, the curry was super sweet and also lacked any complexity or spice that comes with most Thai curries. The papaya salad was pretty good but a very small portion for the price. The interior was cozy but a bit dreary. The person I ordered from was super friendly and helpful. Hopefully they improve since they’re still on the newer side and maybe working out kinks. Maybe we give them another shot in a year or two.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Everything I've tried has been
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Basil Stir Fry with Egg
The tea was so good!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Mother/daughter owned business with friendly and helpful staff. Check their menu before you go because it changes weekly.
From the hype this place gets I expected much, much more. Ridiculous prices for somewhere without full traditional table service, and the food was absolutely forgettable.edit: whoever answers these reviews needs a major retraining in customer service lmaoooo
This is a fun spot with a healthy and delicious menu. It's unique, one of a kind, and you can tell the people that work at Basil Babe really love what they do. It's afordable too!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming to bb since they opened last year. It's absolutely worth the hype~I'm sensitive to gluten, dairy, and tree nuts and can consistently eat here with no issues!The staff is wonderful, friendly and informative. If you need something ~ just ask!The music and atmosphere are lovely, especially the cute paintings hung all over the restaurant!Many things are or can be made gluten free, vegetarian/vegan, no spice or as spicy as you can handleGo for mild+ if you want a little spice without being overwhelming.The papaya salad is insanely good. Ask for it with a scoop of the peanut sauce ;)Try the rotating rainbow of curries, especially the red curry and masaman curry (the combo of peanuts and potatoes with the sauce is *chef kiss*)Pad Thai is delicious with the mixed veggies and chickenThe mango sticky rice is phenomenal ~ little sweet, little salty, tangy mango, creamy coconut and nutty sesame seeds~what more could you want in a dessert?Please go check out this cute, vibey ypsilanti gem ? Dietary restrictions: Many items can be made gluten free, vegetarian/vegan or without peanutsKid-friendliness: Highchairs and booster seats available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pad Thai, Green Curry, Papaya Salad, Red Curry with Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
The best! Every dish I've had is amazing everytime. The chili jam is probably my favorite but it's hard to choose! I also love the rotating menu. They have a great balance of changing things up while still consistently serving up go-to favorites. Even though you order at the front, the staff are incredible about regularly checking in at the table. We drink a lot of water and never have to wait for a refill.We've done both carry out and eaten in several times and the food and service are 11/10 everytime. Wish I was eating BB right now!
I have been looking for a Thai spot that has the traditional dishes as well as a few I’ve not seen before. Everyone who works there is friendly and approachable. The food is dynamite! Especially the appetizer and dessert menu. If you try them out, I’d go for the dumplings (they are all delicious), and the mango sticky rice is something I wish I could make at home! It’s so good! Their glass noodles were excellent and even made good leftovers as well. Even when they were busy, they cleared my empty plates and offered me a to-go box, which I thought was very cool and thoughtful. I will be back for sureDietary restrictions: They serve vegan options and can modify dishes for allergiesKid-friendliness: They provide booster seats and high chairs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Red Curry Dumplings, Satay Gai
I've gotten food here several times and it's always been delicious. I haven't dined in yet, but the staff are always very friendly when I've come in to grab my carryout. Definitely my favorite Thai place in the area!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Stir Fry, Red Curry Dumplings, Green Curry
The food tasted good but without lots of big plates choices. The Curry here is fluid added coconut milk. A warm little Thai restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
I've never tasted more bland rice in my life.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4