- Gai Tawt - Basil Nuggets$11.00"Nuggets" of chicken thighs marinated in our house oyster sauce and lemongrass marinade, breaded and fried, and served with our house "Phet Phet" sauce either on top or on the side to dip. Topped with cilantro and green onions.
- Basil Balls$9.00Sticky Rice balls filled with Pork Floss and dipped in seasoned egg and Panko bread crumbs and fried | topped with our house "Phet Phet" Sauce, cilantro and green onions.
- Chicken Gizzards, Lao Style$9.00Chicken Gizzards marinated in Oyster Sauce and Lemongrass, breaded in our house breading mix and fried. Topped with Cilantro and Green Onions and served with a side of our "Phet Phet" sauce.
- Laab Nahm Thok$20.00Succulent, decadent, and tender CAB brisket sliced and marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; cooked, and tossed with our tamarind based Laab dressing; mixed with lime juice, ground roasted rice, chili flakes, cilantro, onions, green onions; served with a side of khao new-traditional sticky rice (regular white jasmine rice also available).
- Nam Khao$18.00"Lao Style Crispy Fried Rice" with shallots, green onions, and mixed with a pickled Lao sausage (non-sausage/vegan version available as well), freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped cilantro; eaten like a lettuce wrap.
- Sai Oua$16.00Homemade "Lao Pork Sausage" stuffed with thick cut ground pork, shallots, lemongrass and fresh Thai chilies. Lightly fried and served with sticky rice, and "Jeow Mak Len," a Lao style salsa/dipping sauce.
- Sien Savanh$18.00"Lao Heavenly Sweet Beef Jerky." Thinly sliced CAB Eye of Round Steak, covered in sesame seeds, dried and then lightly fried for a crispy outside texture. Served with "Jeow Mak Len," a Lao style salsa/dipping sauce, and sticky rice.
- Ba Mee Tom Yum$16.00Seafood +: $4.00Born from Thai street fare. Our wonderfully flavorful Tom Yum soup, served with either regular yellow egg noodles or crispy yellow egg noodles; your choice of chicken, seafood, pork or vegetarian version (tofu, nappa cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli). Served with an optional egg yolk on top of the broth, with cilantro and green onions; accompanied by lime wedges.
- Pork Jerky$15.00Thai style pork jerky, seasoned, sweetened, and dehydrated, and then lightly fried before serving. Served with a side choice of Jeow (Lao Salsa) Bong (Galangal based, and extremely spicy) or Mak Len (Roasted Tomato based, mild-medium spice), garnished with cilantro, and served with a side of sticky rice.
- The "Foy" - Lao Breakfast Sandwich *Lunch Only$10.00Add Avocado +: $2.00- Sticky Rice "buns" dipped in seasoned egg and Panko bread crumbs and fried | Jeow Bong Spread (or "Phet Phet" sauce or Jeow Mak Len) | Fried Egg (over medium) | Moo Foy (aka Pork Floss) | Topped with cilantro and green onions
- The "Toui" - Laab Nahm Thok "Burger"$15.00Sticky Rice "buns" dipped in seasoned egg and Panko bread crumbs and fried | Laab Nahm Thok "burger"- Sliced brisket marinated in oyster sauce and brown sugar, cooked and tossed in our house Laab sauce (tamarind base) with ground roasted rice, onions, green onions, cilantro, mint, basil, chili flakes, and fresh squeezed lime juice.
- Pad Thai-Rito (GFR)$16.00Add Avocado: $2.00A full order of our delicious Pad Thai, with your choice of protein, topped with cilantro, green onions, and freshly roasted peanuts, and then wrapped into a large spring roll rice paper wrapper. Served with a side of our creamy peanut-coconut dipping sauce.
- Sticky Rice (GF)$3.00A side of sticky rice (Thai medium to long grain sweet rice), steamed in a bamboo steamer.
- Jeow Mak Len (GF)$3.00A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
- Jeow Bong (GF)$3.00A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from Galangal, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls (GFR)Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken: $8.00Add Avocado: $2.00Shrimp +: $2.00Rice vermicelli noodles, with chopped lettuce, carrots, mint, basil, bean sprouts, and a chive stem, freshly wrapped in a translucent rice paper. A choice of shrimp, chicken, tofu, or veggie. Served with a side of the house Hoisin-Peanut Sauce (contains gluten). Sweet Vinaigrette can be substituted for Gluten Intolerance. Add Avocado for an extra dollar!
- Egg Rolls$7.00An order of 4. Filled with freshly ground chicken breast, glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & onions. Wrapped in a thin egg roll style wrapper (Non-Gluten Free). Served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.
- Veggie Egg Rolls$7.00An order of 4. Filled with glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & onions. Wrapped in a thin egg roll style wrapper (Non-Gluten Free). Served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.
- Crab Rangoon$8.00An order of 4. Larger dumpling wrappers (Non-Gluten Free) filled with seasoned cream cheese, crab meat, and scallions, deep fried, and served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.
- Crispy Calamari$14.00Lightly breaded and deep-fried fresh calamari; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
- Chicken Wings$15.00An order of 6 wings/drummettes, marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning, lightly breaded and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
- Crispy Quail$13.00Two quails, halved (four pieces total), marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
- Bánh Xéo (Vietnamese Crepe) (GF)$18.00Savory Vietnamese Crepe filled with fresh shrimp, pork, scallions, & bean sprouts; served with a side of lettuce, mint, cilantro, basil, the house carrot-daikon relish, and the house sweet & tangy vinaigrette. Vegan version available as well.
- Smaller (non-entree sized cups and bowls) of the house soups
- Tom Yum Soup (GF)Cup: $6.00Bowl: $10.00Slightly spicy & tangy tamarind based broth with lemongrass, galangal (SE Asian blue-rooted ginger), Makrut leaves (leaves of the lime tree), mushrooms, and onions. Choice of chicken, shrimp, calamari, tofu, or mixed veggies.
- Traditional Lao Salads
- Tum Mak Houng (Lao Papaya Salad) (Vegan Version Available) (GF)$15.00Shredded green papaya, long green beans, and tomatoes; tossed in a mortar with a pestle in a light Lao spicy-tangy house dressing; served with rice vermicelli noodles, and shredded lettuce. Spiciness is adjustable on a "per pepper scale."
- Lao Laab Salad (GF)$16.00Choice of minced chicken, or tofu mixed with chopped mint and basil, ground roasted rice, ground chili pepper, lime juice, in a traditional savory, slightly spicy and tangy light dressing. Served with a side of lettuce, cucumber, mint, and basil. Spiciness is adjustable.
- Vietnamese rice vermicelli noodle salad.
- Bun NuongChicken or Tofu: $14.00Shrimp: $18.00Addition of Egg Rolls +: $3.00Brisket +: $18.00Rice vermicelli noodles (served room temperature) topped with freshly shredded lettuce, carrots, chopped mint and basil, cucumbers, bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Served with a choice of grilled chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu and a side of the house carrot-daikon relish and the house sweetened vinaigrette. Crispy egg rolls added to dish for two more dollars. (Only the tofu and shrimp can be made Gluten Free)
- Entrée sized bowls of noodle soups.
- Phó (GFR)Medium: $15.00Seafood add: $4.00Seafood Combo + 1 meats add: $21.00Seafood Combo + 2 meats add: $7.00Each additional meat choice add: $1.00Traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup, slow boiled over hours, daily, before served. Comes with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeño peppers, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce (Non-GF). Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Seafood (fresh shrimp and fresh calamari). Beef and Seafood versions come with meatballs (Non-GF).
- Vegan Phó (GFR)Medium: $15.00100% Vegan based Phó broth (traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup) made fresh with fresh vegetables and slow boiled before serving. Served with broccoli, mushrooms, and tofu; with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeños, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce (Non-GF).
- Kow Boon (Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup) (GF)Medium: $15.00Traditional Lao rice vermicelli noodle curry soup. Fall off the bone shredded style chicken breast in a slightly spicy coconut curry broth; topped with bamboo shoots, mint, and cilantro. Served additionally with bean sprouts, cilantro, mint leaves, and a lime wedge.
- Entrée Dishes that are favorites of the house, all served with a side of rice.
- Spicy Basil (GF)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $17.00Shrimp/Mussel/Squid: $21.00Seafood Combination: $21.00Beef: $19.00Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed with Thai basil, kaffir leaves, and onions, in the house's spicy-garlic chili sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, mussels (in the half shell), squid, fish (catfish), or seafood combination (prawns, mussels, and squid; no fish). (Fish is not GF). Spiciness level is adjustable.
- Spicy Lemongrass (GF)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $17.00Shrimp/Mussel/Squid: $21.00Seafood Combo: $21.00Beef: $19.00Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed with lemongrass, kaffir leaves, onions, and bell peppers in the house's spicy-garlic chili sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, mussels (in the half shell), squid, fish (catfish), or seafood combination (prawns, mussels, and squid; no fish). (Fish is not GF)
- Basil's Signature Tilapia$17.00Two tilapia filets, lightly breaded and fried; topped with a choice of one of Basil's signature sauces: Red Curry, Spicy Basil, or Spicy Lemongrass.
- Salt & PepperSquid: $20.00Lightly breaded and fried squid, stir-fried with garlic, onions, jalapeños.
- Red OR Green Curry (GF)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $17.00Shrimp: $21.00Beef: $19.00Sautéed chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp with bamboo shoots, long green beans, Lao eggplant, onions & basil in a red (red chili pepper) or green (green chili pepper) chili coconut curry sauce
- Masaman (GF)$17.00Beef +: $2.00Sautéed mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, or beef with potatoes, onions, carrots, & peanuts in a yellow masaman coconut curry sauce
- Stir-fried vegetable dishes
- Mixed Vegetables in House Peanut SauceJust Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $13.00Beef: $15.00Shrimp: $17.00Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Nappa Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the house peanut sauce with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Mixed Vegetables in House Garlic Sauce (GFR)Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $13.00Beef: $15.00Shrimp: $17.00Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Nappa Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the lighter house garlic sauce, with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp
- Specialty Rice Dishes
- Basil Fried Rice (GFR)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $14.00Shrimp: $18.00Beef: $16.00Stir-fried rice with egg, onions, and Thai basil in a light homemade garlic chili pepper oil; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Fried Rice (GFR)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $14.00Beef: $16.00Shrimp: $18.00Stir-fried rice with egg, onions; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Flash charred, stir-fried noodles.
- Pad Thai (GFR)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $15.00Beef: $17.00Shrimp: $19.00Stir-fried thin rice noodles in the house tamarind sauce, with eggs, bean sprouts, chives, and roasted peanuts; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Laad Na (GFR)Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $16.00Beef: $18.00Shrimp: $20.00Lightly fried wide rice noodles, topped with mixed vegetables in the thicker house garlic sauce. Served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Pad See Eew (GFR)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $16.00Beef: $18.00Shrimp: $20.00Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with eggs and broccoli (Kai-Lan) in the light house soy sauce. Served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Pad Kee Mao (Spicy) (GFR)Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $17.00Shrimp: $19.00Beef: $21.00Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, and Thai basil in the house chili-garlic oil. With a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Thai Lo MeinMixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $16.00Shrimp: $20.00Beef: $18.00Stir-fried egg noodles with garlic, onions, and egg; served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Mee KrobJust Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork: $16.00Shrimp: $20.00Beef: $18.00Freshly fried crispy yellow egg noodles, topped with mixed vegetables stir-fried in the thicker house garlic sauce; served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp
- Traditional desserts
- Sticky Rice Mango (Or with Durian) (GF)$7.00Short-grained, glutinous, sticky rice, in a sweetened coconut sauce, topped with fresh cut mangos and topped with a sweet and salty coconut drizzle.
- Fried Banana (With or without Nutella)$7.00Bananas wrapped in egg roll wrappers (Non-Gluten Free), deep fried, and topped with the house sweet and salty coconut cream and freshly roasted and ground sesame seeds.
- Specialty Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Boba Tea$8.00Fresh fruit (non-powdered and freshly made) traditional creamy Vietnamese smoothies. Flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Avocado, Jack Fruit, Durian, Lychee, Pineapple, Kiwi, Coconut, Thai Coffee, Thai Tea, Mint, Nutella)
dairy
- Vietnamese Coffee (Hot or Cold)$6.00Traditional slow dripped, mini-French press style, coffee. Dripped over sweetened condensed milk.
- Fresh Sweet Young Coconut$6.00Fresh sweet young coconut in the shell. We chop the top off for you to enjoy the delicious and sweet young coconut juice and the tender meat of the coconut as well.
- Thai Iced Coffee$3.00Traditional Olieng style iced Thai Coffee with cream.
- Thai Iced Tea (with cream or lime)$5.00Traditional black (turns an orange hue) Thai, sweetened, iced tea. Traditionally served with cream, but can also be served with freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Basil's Coconut Infused Water$2.0016oz of Basil Café's infamous water infused with coconut essence.
- Limeade$5.00Fresh Squeezed Limeade
- Iced Dok Anchan$4.00Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
- Purple Rain$6.00Limeade + Iced Dok Anchan
- Fever Tree Ginger Ale or Sparkling Pink Grapefruit$3.00