Comments on: Basil Thai Cafe

By: kmiller

kmiller — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:46:22 +0000

it was ok when I ate. not one of my top faves though. the thai in seattle is WAY better but can’t really compare the two areas can we!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 20:40:44 +0000

You can also get a four star that is super hot I only eat 1/3 of my plate because my mouth was on fire but it tasted great

By: nannybeth55

nannybeth55 — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:00:52 +0000

Well,I am a native Texan. And thanks for the info on the other places to try. I will try both.

By: LYNN

LYNN — Thu, 05 May 2011 19:45:52 +0000

We had lunch at Basil Thai today. We have had just about every thing on the menu. If a person does not like the food, its either because they like Thai American or they don’t know how real Thai food is prepared by Thai cooks in the kitchen. We have lunch there once or twice a week. My question is how many places are there in Tyler that have vegeterian meals, or tofu?
Oh, yes, Miss Ca. all the food from there is cooked different any more. There are blends of ingredients that don’t go together, and y’all call THAT GOOD. LOL

By: moonmomie

moonmomie — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:25:55 +0000

We’ve eaten at Basil Thai Cafe many times, and it is usually just okay. If you want some of the best Thai in the US, it’s worth a drive over to Longview for Lil Thai House. They are located downtown, in a tiny dive location, always a long line, short hours (M-F, 11-2 & 5-9, ONLY), be prepared for a bit of a wait… they are usually super busy… and don’t be intimidated by all the piercings & tat’s on their longtime employees… very friendly place and recently written up in Texas Monthly for their excellence. If you can’t make it over to Longview try Bamboo Garden in Tyler on NW side of the loop. It’s a new Thai/Vietnamese combination restaurant. They are very nice, and prepare each and every dish they offer very well.

By: nannybeth55

nannybeth55 — Thu, 05 May 2011 01:39:53 +0000

I guess not!

By: JoeBobTex

JoeBobTex — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:35:39 +0000

You don’t actually think Thai food in lil ol Tyler is gonna compare to Thai food in CA, now do you….?

By: nannybeth55

nannybeth55 — Thu, 05 May 2011 00:01:48 +0000

I ate at Basil Thai today got the Pad Thai it tasted like nasty wok metal. I liked the Thai tea. I have had the best Thai Food in Calif.

By: JoeBobTex

JoeBobTex — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:08:49 +0000

Really the ONLY place in Tyler to get authentic curry…sorry Kung & Wasabi…ya’all’s curry doesn’t cut the mustard!

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 22:37:36 +0000

We have been going to Thai ever since it opened, at least once a week and sometimes twice at lunchtime. The decor is simple, but, I can deal with it better than having loud noise and music. We have had business meetings there with sales reps. You can converse and hear one another speaking in normal tones. The food is great, and enough to feed 2 or 3 people. Only place I can eat that has tofu, as I am not a meat eater. My favorite place in Tyler to eat.