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| - Discovering Thai Basil has been one of the better restaurant experiences I've had in Tempe. Unlike many other restaurants so close to ASU, Thai Basil is not part of a chain or simply college food. The prices are reasonable though, and the place always seems packed with a diverse-age crowd. Sometimes this can be a problem as Thai Basil seems a little understaffed in the kitchen, and I've had to wait a half-an-hour for appetizers to appear at peak weekend hours.
It's always worth the wait though. The Tom Kha Gai Soup is excellent, as are the calamari, fish, and noodle dishes. I like to explore a menu, and I've never been disappointed here. Unlike some Thai places I've been, Thai Basil serves up nicely-sized portions, and they do ask (as seems to be the norm out here, but not back East) at what level of spice should your dish be prepared.
Easilly the best Thai food I've had in Tempe, I would heartilly recommend Thai Basil even if it's slightly off the Mill festivus.
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