Red Basil Vietnamese Restaurant
61 Main St, Cambridge
(519) 622-0888
Customers' Favorites
Beef Short Ribs Rice and Shrimp Skewer
Crispy Chicken with Curry Sauce
Crispy Roast Duck Lunch Special
Chicken and Seafood Fried Rice
Beef Pho Noodle Soup Before
Chicken Curry with Rice
Beef Noodle Soup With
Fresh Spring Rolls
Singapore Noodles
Orange Sauce
Appetizers
01. Imperial Spring Rolls (2 pcs)
Marinated pork with vermicelli, scallions, and fried to a golden crisp.
02. Imperial Prawn Rolls (4 pcs)
Whole prawns fried to a golden crisp, served with fish sauce.
03. Fresh Spring Rolls (2 pcs)
Fresh garlic marinated shrimp, pork, vermicelli, mint leaves, and bean sprouts wrapped in rice paper. Comes with peanut sauce.
03A. Shrimp Avocado Rolls (2 pcs)
Fresh avocado, shrimp, and fresh herbs wrapped in rice paper. Wrapped in rice paper. Comes with peanut sauce.
04. Chicken Salad Rolls (2 pcs)
Marinated chicken, vermicelli, mint leaves, bean sprouts. Comes with peanut sauce.
05. Coconut Shrimp (6 pcs)
Fried – comes with sweet and sour sauce.
06. Mango & Shrimp Rolls (2 pcs)
Mango, deep-fried shrimp, and fresh herbs wrapped in rice paper wrap. Comes with sweet and sour sauce.
07. Spring Roll Platter
Spring roll, shrimp roll, chicken salad roll, and a side of mango salad. Comes with sweet and sour sauce. Spring rolls are traditional in Asian cuisine and make excellent appetizers. They are ready to be served crispy and golden or naturally fresh.
08. Crispy Wontons (6 pcs)
Shrimp filled. Comes with sweet and sour sauce.
Greens (Salads)
10. Satay Lemongrass Chicken Salad
With mixed greens dressed with a ginger vinaigrette and drizzled with sesame oil.
11. Satay Lemongrass Beef Salad
With mixed greens dressed with a ginger vinaigrette and drizzled with sesame oil.
12. Chicken Cabbage Salad
Julienned cabbage, mint leaves, red, and fried onions tossed in a ginger vinaigrette and topped with chicken slices and peanuts.
13. Satay Shrimp Salad
With mixed greens dressed with a ginger vinaigrette and drizzled with sesame oil.
14. Mango Salad With Chicken
Fresh mango, mint leaves, green and red peppers, tossed in our house vinaigrette dressing, topped with minced chicken, fried onions, and peanuts.
15. Scallop Salad
A sea scallop skewer drizzled with a garlic oyster-hoisin sauce served on a bed of mixed greens, carrots, mangoes, and red onions tossed in our fresh ginger-lime vinaigrette.
Soups
16. Crabmeat Soup
Minced crab meat and egg white deliciously simmered to perfection. Drizzled with sesame oil.
17. Sour Shrimp Soup
A subtle combination of sweet & sour ingredients: shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, pineapple, bean sprouts, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, basil, chili, and tamarind in a tangy broth with a hint of spice.
17T. Spicy Thai Tom Yum Soup
Shrimp or chicken with tomatoes, pineapple, mushrooms, lemongrass, lime leaves, chili, and juice in a hot tangy broth.
18. Spicy Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken
This aromatic soup contains carrots, corn, peas, and is rich with coconut milk, yellow curry, and flavors of lemongrass and kaffir leaves.
19. Rice and Chicken Soup
Rice grains simmered until tender. Topped with green onion, cilantro, sauteed garlic oil, and fried onions.
20. Rice and Seafood Soup
Rice grains simmered until tender. Topped with green onion, cilantro, sauteed garlic oil, and fried onions.
21. Shrimp Wonton Soup
Shrimp and mushroom stuffed wontons garnished with green onions, cilantro, and sesame oil. Served in a chicken broth.
Beef Noodle Soups
22. Beef Noodle with Eye Round Steak
Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
23. Beef Noodle with Eye Round Steak and Brisket
Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
24. Beef Noodle with Brisket and Beef Balls
Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
25. Beef Noodle with Eye Round Steak and Back Tripe
Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
26. Beef Noodle with Eye Round Steak, Back Tripe, and Beef Balls
Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
27. Beef Noodle with Eye Round Steak, Brisket, Back Tripe, and Beef Balls
Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
28. Seafood with Noodle Soup
Calamari, scallop, crab stick, and shrimp.
29. Chicken Noodle Soup
Served with slices of chicken.
30H. Hue Style Beef Noodle Soup (SPICY)
Brisket, pork, and Vietnamese ham. Flavored with various spices, lemongrass, and fermented shrimp.
Rice Dishes
31. Red Basil Special Fried Rice
Shrimp, chicken, peas, carrots, corn, onion, egg, and chopped leeks pan-fried in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Garnished with fried onions.
31i. Indonesian Fried Rice with Yellow Curry Spices
Egg, peas, carrots, corn, onion, and chopped leeks topped with fried onions and a grilled satay chicken. Comes with a side of peanut sauce.
31T. Thai Fried Rice
Pineapple, shrimp, chicken, peas, carrots, corn, onion, egg, and chopped leeks pan-fried in a ginger- garlic soya sauce. Garnished with fried onions.
32. Grilled Satay Lemongrass Chicken with Rice
Two lemongrass chicken skewers, drizzled with scallion infused oil, and a mini mixed green salad. Comes with a side of fish sauce.
33. Grilled Pork Chop and Satay Shrimp
A grilled shrimp skewer & tender pork chops marinated with garlic, cinnamon, and peppercorn drizzled with scallion infused oil and a mini mixed green salad. Comes with a side of fish sauce.
34. Grilled Pork Chop
Tender pork chops marinated with garlic, cinnamon, and peppercorn drizzled with scallion infused oil and a mini mixed green salad. Comes with a side of fish sauce.
35. Grilled Lemongrass Beef with Rice
Two lemongrass beef skewers marinated with garlic, peppercorn, and 5 spices drizzled with scallion infused oil and a mini mixed green salad. Comes with a side of fish sauce.
35C. Short Ribs & Satay Shrimp Skewer
Rich seasoned Korean style short ribs and shrimp skewer drizzled with scallion infused oil and a mini mixed green salad. Comes with a side of soya sauce.
Vermicelli
36. Vermicelli with Pork and Spring Roll
Sesame seasoned pork skewer, garlic meatballs, and imperial spring roll served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
37. Vermicelli with Pork and Satay Shrimp
Sesame seasoned pork skewer, garlic meatballs, and a skewer of satay shrimp served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
38. Vermicelli with Beef Stir Fry
Stir fry beef with lemongrass, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet onions, served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
39. Vermicelli with Satay Lemongrass Beef
Grilled lemongrass beef served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
40. Vermicelli with Satay Lemongrass Chicken
Two skewers of satay chicken served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
41. Vermicelli with Satay Shrimp Skewers
Two skewers of satay shrimp served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
44. Vermicelli with Satay Pork Skewers
Two skewers of sesame seasoned pork served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
43. Angel Hair Vermicelli with Crispy Roast Duck
Served with rice paper, a variety of vegetables, and angel hair vermicelli lightly brushed with scallion-infused oil and topped with crushed peanuts for your wrapping enjoyment.
45. Angel Hair Vermicelli with Chicken, Beef, and Shrimp Skewers
Served with rice paper, a variety of vegetables, and angel hair vermicelli lightly brushed with scallion-infused oil and topped with crushed peanuts for your wrapping enjoyment.
House Specialty Crispy Chicken
46. Crispy Chicken with Orange Sauce
Two chicken breasts fried in our special blend batter on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Served with a side of rice and orange dipping sauce.
47. Crispy Chicken with a Curry Sauce
Two chicken breasts fried in our special blend batter on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Served with a side of rice and curry dipping sauce.
48. Crispy Chicken with Peanut Sauce
Two chicken breasts fried in our special blend batter on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Served with a side of rice and peanut dipping sauce.
49. Crispy Chicken with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Two chicken breasts fried in our special blend batter on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Served with a side of rice and sweet and sour dipping sauce.
49C. Crispy Chicken with Stir-fried Egg Noodles
Egg noodles are pan-fried with red and green peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, and onions in a ginger-soya sauce. Choice of dipping sauce.
House Specialty Crispy Roast Duck
50. Crispy Roast Duck with Orange Sauce
A 1/2 roasted duck lightly glazed with our special blend batter and fried. Served on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions with a side of rice and orange dipping sauce.
51. Crispy Roast Duck with a Curry Sauce
A 1/2 roasted duck lightly glazed with our special blend batter and fried. Served on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions with a side of rice and curry dipping sauce.
52. Crispy Roast Duck with Peanut Sauce
A ½ roasted duck lightly glazed with our special blend batter and fried. Served on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions with a side of rice and peanut dipping sauce.
53. Crispy Roast Duck with Ginger Soya Sauce
A 1/2 roasted duck lightly glazed with our special blend batter and fried. Served on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions with a side of rice and ginger soya sauce.
54. Crispy Roast Duck with Sweet and Sour Sauce
A ½ roasted duck lightly glazed with our special blend batter and fried. Served on a bed of bean sprouts, carrots, and onions with a side of rice and sweet and sour dipping sauce.
54C. Crispy Roast Duck with Stir-fried Egg Noodles
Egg noodles are pan-fried with red and green peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, and onions in a ginger-soya sauce. Choice of dipping sauce: orange, curry, peanut, or sweet and sour.
Beef Stir-Frys
55. Beef Stir Fry
A stir-fry melody of red and green peppers, mushrooms, bean sprouts, bamboo, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
56. Beef with Mushrooms and Bamboo
Bamboo, mushrooms, red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in a tomato char-siu sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
57. Beef with Pineapple and Bamboo
Bamboo shoots, pineapple, red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in a tomato char-siu sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
58. Beef with Spanish Onions
Beef with sweet Spanish onions, red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, and zucchini in a tomato char-siu sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
59. Beef with Tau-si Sauce
Bamboo shoots, red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions in a garlic black bean sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
Chicken Stir-Frys
60. Chicken Stir Fry
Morsels of chicken, red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
61. Chicken with Cashew
Morsels of chicken, red and green peppers, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
61M. Chicken with Mango and Cashew
Morsels of chicken, red and green peppers, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, and onions in a mango sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
62. Chicken with Mushrooms and Almonds
Morsels of chicken, mushrooms, red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
62A. Chicken with Teriyaki Sauce
Morsels of chicken, red and green peppers, carrots, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini. Garnished with sesame seeds. Comes with a side of rice.
63. Chicken with Black Bean Sauce
Morsels of chicken, red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions. Comes with a side of rice.
Seafood Stir-Frys
64. Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce
Shrimp with red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in a black bean sauce. The following dishes come with a side of rice.
65. Seafood Stir-fry
Shrimp, calamari, and scallop with red & green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
65D. Shrimp Stir-fry
Shrimp with red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
66. Cashew-crusted Salmon with a Spicy Pepper Sauce
Pan-seared cashew crusted salmon filet brushed with a light egg batter and dressed with a spiced peppercorn black bean sauce. Served on a medley of vegetables. Comes with a side of rice.
67. Shrimp with Teriyaki Sauce
Shrimp with red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions. Garnished with sesame seeds. Comes with a side of rice.
Curry Galore
68. Chicken Curry
Contains a medley of vegetables consisting of red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in your choice of yellow curry or spicy green curry. Comes with a side of rice.
69. Beef Curry
Contains a medley of vegetables consisting of red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in your choice of yellow curry or spicy green curry. Comes with a side of rice.
70. Shrimp Curry
Contains a medley of vegetables consisting of red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in your choice of yellow curry or spicy green curry. Comes with a side of rice.
71. Seafood Curry
Shrimp, calamari, and scallop with your choice of yellow curry or spicy green curry. Contains a medley of vegetables consisting of red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions. Comes with a side of rice.
Noodles Forever
72. Crispy Egg Noodles
In a garlic-hoisin sauce with red & green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms onions, and zucchini.
73. Pan-fried Egg Noodles
In a ginger-garlic soya sauce with red & green peppers, beansprouts, carrots, and onions.
73i. Indonesian Pan-fried Egg Noodles with Yellow Curry Spices
A grilled satay lemongrass chicken on stir-fried egg noodles with red and green peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, and onions. Served with peanut sauce on the side.
74. Pan-fried Rice Noodles
In a ginger-garlic soya sauce with red & green peppers, beansprouts, carrots, and onions.
74E. Red Basil Pad Thai
With red & green peppers, beansprouts, carrots, and onions.
74S. Singapore Style Noodles
Thin rice noodles pan-fried in yellow curry sauce with red & green peppers, beansprouts, carrots, and onions.
73U. Teriyaku Udon Noodles
Stir-fry noodles with cabbage, carrots and onions.
Vegetarian Alternatives
75. Vegetable Fried Spring Rolls (2 pcs)
Bean thread noodles, cabbage, carrots, mung beans, and onions fried to a golden crisp and come with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
75A. Vegetarian Spring Roll Platter
Spring roll (2 pcs), fresh spring roll (1 pc), and a side of mango salad. Comes with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
76. Vegetable Fresh Spring Rolls (2 pcs)
Vermicelli noodles, lettuce, bean sprouts, pickled carrots, peanuts, and fresh mint wrapped in rice paper and comes with a side of peanut sauce.
76A. Vegetable Avocado Rolls (2 pcs)
Vermicelli noodles, avocado, lettuce, bean sprouts, fried onions, pickled carrots, peanuts, and fresh mint wrapped in rice paper and comes with a side of peanut sauce.
77. Vegetarian Mango Salad
Fresh mangoes, red and green peppers, carrots, and red onions tossed in our special fresh lime vinaigrette and topped with fried onions, fresh mint, and peanuts.
78. Vegetarian Stir-fried Rice Noodles
Pan-fried rice noodles with red and green peppers, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce.
79. Vegetarian Stir-fried Egg Noodles
Pan-fried egg noodles with red and green peppers, broccoli, bean sprouts, carrots, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce.
80. Vermicelli with Vegetarian Spring Roll
Vermicelli with vegetarian spring rolls (3 pcs), bean sprouts, pickled carrots, shredded lettuce, cucumber, fresh mint, and peanuts. Comes with a side of fish sauce, or substitute with our house sweet and sour sauce.
82. Stir-fried Purple Eggplant with Mixed Vegetables and Tofu
With red & green peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, and onions. Comes with a side of rice.
82C. Crispy Egg Noodles with Eggplant and Mixed Vegetables
Vegetables: Red & green peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, onions, and zucchini.
83. Mixed Vegetables with Tofu
In a ginger-garlic soya sauce. A stir-fry medley with fried tofu, red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions. Comes with a side of rice.
84. Vegetable Stir-fried Rice
Pan-fried rice with peas, carrots, corn, egg, onions, and chopped leeks in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Garnished with fried onions.
85. Tofu Curry
Fried tofu with red and green peppers, bamboo shoots, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and onions in your choice of yellow curry or spicy green curry. Comes with a side of rice.
86. Tofu with Cashew Nuts
Fried tofu with red and green peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, zucchini, and onions in a ginger-garlic soya sauce. Comes with a side of rice.
86A. Stir-fried Tofu with Teriyaki Sauce
Fried tofu with red and green peppers, broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and onions. Garnished with sesame seed. Comes with a side of rice.
87. Vegetarian Pad Thai
Rice noodles, red and green peppers, bean sprouts, carrots, and onions in a sweet and tangy sauce. Garnished with peanuts and fresh basil.
89. Teriyaki Udon with Tofu
Side Orders and Extras
Extra Vegetables
Extra Tofu
Extra Noodles
Extra Rice
Extra Nuts
Extra Sauce
Extra Satay Meat Skewer
Extra Meat
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Recent Reviews
We really had a nice time at the Red Basil. It was a very relaxed place. The food was very tasty and fresh. The service was fast and friendly. The owner even stopped by our table to check on us. I recommend if you are looking for a casual lunch or supper out.
May 2025
It was my first time here. Walked in, didn't clearly state to seat wherever I had to ask. It wasn't too busy, so it was quiet and relaxing. The restaurant had a nice upscale feel without the hosh posh nonsense. Food. I got a PHO opt. #27 and a fried spring roll appetizer. I didn't take pics of the sping roll. Ate them too fast! The pho, ugh, how do you describe smell and taste? When I took that first initial sip of the broth, my taste buds lit up! It was incredible!...
May 2025
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The broth of the Hue Style beef soup noodle tasted kind of between originally Hue style soup and the Canton satay, very surprising and tasty.
The fresh rolls with Shrimps & avocado are really fresh, come with a peanut dip.
Will visit again in future.