I went to Thai Basil by myself today for lunch about 12:30. Ordered Peanut Curry (Panang) with tofu and no broccoli (personal preference) and a thai ice tea. I got to choose my level of "heat" - I said "as hot as possible."The total came to just under $10 and less than 10 minutes later my food was ready.
Panang is one of my favorite thai dishes and its typically the first thing I order when going to a new thai restaurant. Thai Basil's version of it had a thick sauce, which I love, and the tofu seemed to be grilled or cooked in some way that gave it a nice firm and chewy texture. The meal also comes with rice (I took mine white) and a spring roll with that spicy clear-orange dipping sauce. It was delicious. The vegetables that came with the panang were big hearty pieces that were well cooked, not too soggy or hard. The thai ice tea was thick and yummy, an excellent way to wash down the panang. That being said, for ordering my dish "very hot" it was not all that spicy. I'd say it was moderate, but I have a high spice tolerance.
I was surprised to see there was seating available in the peak of lunch hour, and next time I go, and there will be a next time, I'll bring some friends and grab a seat. The seating inside the restaurant is kind of cramped, I had to scoot out of the way to let the waitress's pass when I walked to and from the counter.