I’ve ate a lot of what I’d call mediocre Thai food…this place is Excellent on taste. They do not skimp on the meat or flavor. Price is reasonable, and the best thing was this chicken soup they give you that tastes like what my mom used to make for us growing up. It’s the BEST Thai food I’ve had so far in MN. Plus they have a delicious free drink station for their dine in customers. We got the curry eggrolls, fried pork belly (comes with a delicious sauce!), and pad see ew noodles…extremely Delicious!! I would get all 3 again!
Vegan Restaurant
Basil Cafe
· $$$$ · saintPaul · Strict-vegan verified
Fully vegan
Editor synopsis · 0 reviews
Diners overwhelmingly call out the signature dish as the must-order. The vibe reads as vegan restaurant — service is consistently described as warm and unhurried. Common gotcha: queues form at peak times — go early or late.
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I’ve ate a lot of what I’d call mediocre Thai food…this place is Excellent on taste. They do not skimp on the meat or flavor. Price is reasonable, and the best thing was this chicken soup they give you that tastes like what my mom used to make for us growing up. It’s the BEST Thai food I’ve had so far in MN. Plus they have a delicious free drink station for their dine in customers. We got the curry eggrolls, fried pork belly (comes with a delicious sauce!), and pad see ew noodles…extremely Delicious!! I would get all 3 again!
I loved everything about my order from Basil Cafe today. My meal was phenomenal! It was the best culinary experience I've had in Minnesota in a long time. The flavors of the F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (Crispy Chicken Rice) were fantastic. I felt like I was eating in some grandmother's home kitchen. The chicken and rice were flavorful on their own, but the accompanying sauce elevated the dish even more. It was my first time ordering this dish. I always order the cream cheese wontons and egg rolls. The A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order) wontons with garlic and black pepper are the best wontons I've ever had. The tamarind sauce they serve with it is delicious! I will never not order it. The A1. Egg Rolls (4/order) are really solid egg rolls. They are crisp and the flavors are well-balanced. I also like the seasoned fish sauce they serve with it. I ordered my meal through DoorDash delivery. They packaged the food very well, ensuring that everything crispy stayed crispy, and nothing leaked or spilled! The portions are generous and the prices are fair. I highly recommend Basil Cafe Thai Cuisine. I literally said, "Wow," in my head with each bite. I'm not a paid customer or reviewer. I just really enjoyed my meal!
I loved everything about my order from Basil Cafe today. My meal was phenomenal! It was the best culinary experience I've had in Minnesota in a long time. The flavors of the F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (Crispy Chicken Rice) were fantastic. I felt like I was eating in some grandmother's home kitchen. The chicken and rice were flavorful on their own, but the accompanying sauce elevated the dish even more. It was my first time ordering this dish. I always order the cream cheese wontons and egg rolls. The A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order) wontons with garlic and black pepper are the best wontons I've ever had. The tamarind sauce they serve with it is delicious! I will never not order it. The A1. Egg Rolls (4/order) are really solid egg rolls. They are crisp and the flavors are well-balanced. I also like the seasoned fish sauce they serve with it. I ordered my meal through DoorDash delivery. They packaged the food very well, ensuring that everything crispy stayed crispy, and nothing leaked or spilled! The portions are generous and the prices are fair. I highly recommend Basil Cafe Thai Cuisine. I literally said, "Wow," in my head with each bite. I'm not a paid customer or reviewer. I just really enjoyed my meal!
We found our new go-to Thai spot! The food is delicious, fresh and satisfying. We ordered the soy sauce noodle, fried rice and beef pho, and apps. Splurge on the in-house made boba drinks- they’re so good!