Besides it's easy access location from where I live, Thai Basil has the nicest people working here! They take the time to explain and answer whatever questions we had concerning the menu and even the ingredients of sriacha, the history of the use of thai chilis, and even the meaning to life (well, not really... haha!)!
The first time I ate food from Thai Basil, was for take out and I found the food sitting on my kitchen counter. I flipped the lid and chowed down. I asked where the food was from and found out it was from Thai Basil. I destroyed their pad thai! I made it a point to come to the restaurant someday soon!
...And that day came when we decided to celebrate my mom's birthday at her favorite Thai spot. Authenticity may be in question, but regardless of that detail, the food was very tasty and came out piping hot and... the rarest thing in a lot of restaurants nowadays: a smile! We ordered a gang of food to celebrate:
Panang fish-- Deep fried fish filets in panang curry with a hint of coconut milk. Delicious and packs kicks and punches if you're generous with those cute tiny Thai chilis.
Eggplant beef-- I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but the way this dish is prepared makes me a believer that eggplant is supposed to be edible. lol!
Pad Sew Ew Chicken-- Not too bad. Not too great. It makes me think if cooks hide flavor with spice. Hmm. I hope that's not the case here.
Although Thai Basil isn't on my top list of Thai spots here in Vegas, I'll go back as a family past time because my mom likes it and it's near the house. I do find it kind of odd that Thai Basil serves all kinds of Asian food, but it definitely isn't the first (Asians love to do that!) This place is definitely one I'd love to discover there specialties at.