Thai Rama III is Now “Hot Basil/Thai Kitchen” Better food and Service, Best Thai Restaurant in Mukilteo.
12190 Village Center Pl, Mukilteo
(425) 493-0026
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There's a weird thing about Pad Thai, the ubiquitous Thai noodle dish. Too many local places make it with ketchup. Ugh! Making it with tamarind seasoning is the only way to get close to an authentic dish for this marvelous cuisine. And that's why you need to order from Hot Basil Thai Kitchen. I've tried several local Thai spots; this is the one that gets it right!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have never had red curry without rice before.
Oh well.
But everything was too sweet.
Food: 1
Service: 1
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This place has really taken a hit on its quality of food since the change in ownership/management. When the food came out there was an overwhelming smell that was quite alarming.
The fried rice was almost as if it was frozen prepackaged fried rice with boiled chicken added to it. Missing the veggies that the menu had listed, and with the large price increase they have induced one would think that would add to your experience. Fortunate to have experienced the original Thai Rama and will not be returning to the sorry excuse that isn't worth being in it's shadows.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
I placed an online order to go. I picked up my food. I got the advertised salmon and fries. There is even a picture on the website. However all I received was small 6 pieces of salmon. When I went back for my advertised fries. Their response was no sorry, That was a mistake on the website. What a freaking rip off. Personally they should have just gave me the fries. The food was fine, nothing special. Will not be going back. That is probably why the place is always empty.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
It might be just me, but I wish the food were less sweet especially the noodles.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
We just do not understand the background music (lunch) they play in such a beautiful restaurant. It does not suit or fit the atmosphere or image. The music is too loud and too hard. We will go there more often if the music was more relaxed, and Thai oriented. This is the only reason we give the lower rating
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
The menu description was not what I got.
I ordered takeout, potstickers, Thai Rama fried rice, and Chicken Over Rice-5 star, which the menu description said was chicken sauteed in fresh garlic, with bok choy, onions, carrots, baby corns, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. What I got was dingy-looking chicken that wasn’t even 1-star as far as spiciness. The only veggies in there from that description were the carrots and onions. No bok choy, baby corns, or bamboo shoots. When I called to request a refund for the one item-the chicken over rice they told me to bring it back and argued with me that my order wasn’t wrong before even allowing me to tell them what the issue was. The potstickers were also doughy and chewy with barely any meat. Now, I used to live in Mukilteo and eat here when it was “Thai Rama”, and always had a great experience with good food…so I was craving it and drove 30 minutes from where I now live to get it. So, it was my fault for not opening up the boxes to double-check the orders were correct, but they had the bag all tied up so I took it and left. I didn’t realize the mess-up until I got home…and at that point I’m not spending another hour to drive there and back to drop off the food that they messed up on. I couldn’t believe how rude the woman was when I called. And then she ended up telling me to keep the food and hung up on me. No refund, no apology for their error. TERRIBLE SERVICE!! We will never go to Hot Basil Thai Kitchen again…and I’m so sad to say that. Not sure if it’s new owners, management or what but in the 20ish years I’ve went there, I’ve never remotely had an experience like this.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Second time eating here and both times food was very delicious! Their pad Thai was so good. Owner recommended a new dish red curry pad Thai fusion oh my so good if u like both dishes, so much flavor! Definitely recommend 👍👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spring Rolls, Fresh Rolls
If you order your food through uber eats or doordash, this restaurant pays very low to delivery drivers, so you will most likely receive your order late or some cases you will not receive it at all.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
My husband and I have loved coming here for a little date night or lunch date lately. The food is so authentic and delicious. The restaurant has new management and we were very impressed. The service is fast, clean, fun environment and portion sizes are big. The owners and waitresses are so friendly and personable. They went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect and to our liking. We ordered the phad thai and red curry. The owners were so friendly and even let me try a special dessert he was trying out with ice cream and thai iced tea and whipped cream for free! We were super impressed with the food and customer service. We will definitely be coming back as regulars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Changing name to Hot Basil.
Went for some dine in dinner. Decent Thai food in Bella terra mukilteo. The usual Thai fair nothing crazy on the menu, 1-5 star spice options. 3☆ was spicy but not crazy. Most dishes come with tofu, beef, or chicken options. Wasn't busy when I was there for a Thursday dinner. Would recommend if in the area and craving thai.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Thai food and you also get good boba there!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the green bean chicken lunch special, and was sorely disappointed at what you get for $15. 2/3 of the takeout container was taken up by plain white rice, with only a little bit of the green bean chicken. The green beans were canned and watery, the chicken was mediocre and bland, the carrots were undercooked, it had way too many onions, and it all tasted like seafood since, i assume, it was cooked with or right next to seafood (if you have shellfish allergies, take note). It almost felt insulting, a customer can buy so many things for $15 and to only get something that is mostly white rice is an affront when there are so many choices and given that eating out is much less affordable than it used to be. You can tell the place is struggling, and they are cutting the wrong corners by serving inferior products and skimping on the pricy ingredients. I will not be going back.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
The new owners are absolutely amazing!!! All the new dishes added to the menu are delicious and definitely worth trying! I noticed they are making some amazing changes to the business and I am excited to continue and see this place grow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango with Sticky Rice, Spring Rolls, Shrimp Fresh Rolls
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