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| - In my quest to plan a very nice evening out as an early Christmas, I finally settled on Basil Thai for dinner reservations after great Yelp reviews, and the delectable menu on their website.
We walked in and I instantly felt like the right choice was made. The decor, the lighting, and the ambiance of the place were all perfect for what we like. We also loved the lower seating areas partnered with the large windows allowing us to look at the hustle and bustle of the Saturday night passersby.
We were seated easily and immediately after our drink order was being taken. The waiter was able to recommend a couple of the local drafts that were available which is always a selling point for me. The menu was broad and offered a lot. However, I already had my mind set on the red curry duck going in.
We placed our order (red curry duck and pad thai with shrimp and tofu) and before we were really even able to get into a good conversation, the food was served. Seriously, the food was served incredibly fast. I would imagine this is not the standard time it takes but this service was incredibly fast.
The food, in short, was unreal! The duck was cooked perfectly and it was a very good portion as well. The curry tasted very nice as a great balance between the sweetness and heat of the spice was struck. I sampled some of the pad thai as well and the noodles were the best I have had. I haven't had a ton of noodles as I typically order curries but this plate of pad thai was fantastic. The food was perfect.
The dinner overall was a complete success. The drinks were steady, the food was delicious, the service was extraordinary, and the restaurant itself was perfect for the evening. The fast service allowed us a good amount of time after eating before needing to leave for our next stop which allowed us to have some great dinner conversation which just adds to the already great time at dinner.
I would absolutely come back to Basil Thai again.
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