Basil Bistro

One of my coworkers is a huge fan of Thai food, and he always gets takeout from Basil Bistro.  When I told him that I've only been to a Thai restaurant once (and ordered a non-Thai dish) he insisted we go for lunch.

Why haven't I jumped on the Thai wagon?  Mostly because I'm not a fan of peanut, coconut, or sweet flavors in Asian style dishes.  Well, I do like some sweet, like honey sauces, but not a sugary sweet taste.  My initial impressions of Thai food, based on limited experience, were that these flavors dominated.

At Basil, I decided to go with a wonton soup to start, for two reasons... One, it was a cold day.  Two, I wanted to order something I knew I'd like just in case!

Wonton Soup

For my main dish, I actually saw a lot of things on Basil's menu that looked yummy.  But I decided on Chicken Pad Thai, minus the peanuts.  The portion was HUGE, and we were at lunch!  It was like a neverending bowl of delicious chicken and noodles.  I liked the dish, though it was a little sweet for my taste.  I really liked the bite of my friend's Pad See Ew, so if I go back I will try that dish.  (I love soy sauce.)  I ate until I was stuffed, and there was still half a bowl left!

I enjoyed Basil.  They have good service, generously sized portions, and they offer a vast selection, including sushi!  I would not hesitate to return, even though I'm not completely sold on Thai food as a favorite yet.