Basil Cafe
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Basil Café Specials & Traditional Lao Entrées
Laab Nahm Thok
Succulent, decadent, and tender CAB brisket sliced and marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; cooked, and tossed with our tamarind based Laab dressing; mixed with lime juice, ground roasted rice, chili flakes, cilantro, onions, green onions; served with a side of khao new-traditional sticky rice (regular white jasmine rice also available).
Nam Khao
"Lao Style Crispy Fried Rice" with shallots, green onions, and mixed with a pickled Lao sausage (non-sausage/vegan version available as well), freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped cilantro; eaten like a lettuce wrap.
Sai Oua
Homemade "Lao Pork Sausage" stuffed with thick cut ground pork, shallots, lemongrass and fresh Thai chilies. Lightly fried and served with sticky rice, and "Jeow Mak Len," a Lao style salsa/dipping sauce.
Sien Savanh
"Lao Heavenly Sweet Beef Jerky." Thinly sliced CAB Eye of Round Steak, covered in sesame seeds, dried and then lightly fried for a crispy outside texture. Served with "Jeow Mak Len," a Lao style salsa/dipping sauce, and sticky rice.
Pork Jerky
Thai style pork jerky, seasoned, sweetened, and dehydrated, and then lightly fried before serving. Served with a side choice of Jeow (Lao Salsa) Bong (Galangal based, and extremely spicy) or Mak Len (Roasted Tomato based, mild-medium spice), garnished with cilantro, and served with a side of sticky rice.
Bang Bang Broccoli
Crispy, lightly seasoned and battered broccoli, deep fried and tossed in our homemade ginger peanut sauce.
Sticky Rice (GF)
A side of sticky rice (Thai medium to long grain sweet rice), steamed in a bamboo steamer.
Jeow Mak Len (GF)
A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
Jeow Bong (GF)
A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from Galangal, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
Guay Tiew Sen Lek
Thai street Phó! Slow cooked, dark, and rich beef bone Phó broth with soy sauce. Served with thick and tender Certified Angus Beef Brisket, a full beef tendon meatball, and one full Prime Certified Angus Beef Back Rib. Topped with onions, green onions, cilantro, fried garlic, and our homemade chili oil; accompanied with beansprouts, lime wedge, basil leaves and additional homemade chili oil.
Moo Kha Tha Nahm Thok (GF)
Thinly sliced, tender and crispy Pork Belly, marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; cooked, and tossed with our tamarind based Laab dressing; mixed with lime juice, ground roasted rice, chili flakes, cilantro, onions, green onions; served with a side of khao niew-traditional sticky rice (regular white jasmine rice also available).
Som Pahk (Lao Style Kimchi) (GF)
Pickled/Fermented Mustard Greens, with Garlic and Galangal
Jeun Galabao
Large steamed and fried Lao Dumpling Bao Made and filled with choice of: - Traditional: Ground Pork, Glass Noodles, Mushroom, Chinese Sausage, Quail Egg - Pork Belly and Quail Egg - BBQ Pork and Quail Egg
Dessert Jeun Galabao
Choice of: - Custard - Nutella
Crack Belly
Deliciously marinated Pork Belly, breaded and twice-fried for a succulent yet airy and crispy masterpiece of flavors especially when dipped into our spicy and flavorful "Phet Phet" sauce.
Kiep Moo (Lao Chicharrónes )
Fresh, hot, and fried to order, Lao Style Pork Crackling / Chicharrónes served with our "Phet Phet" Sauce.
Crispy Pad Thai
Our world famous Pad Thai that you've known to love, but with Crispy Yellow Egg Noodles instead! Stir-fried in our wok in our house-tamarind sauce with eggs, bean sprouts, and topped with green onions and roasted peanuts; a choice of chicken, pork, beef, tofu, mixed veggies, or shrimp.
Ba Mee Tom Yum
Born from Thai street fare. Our wonderfully flavorful Tom Yum soup, served with either regular yellow egg noodles or crispy yellow egg noodles; your choice of chicken, seafood, pork or vegetarian version (tofu, napa cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli). Served with an optional egg yolk in the broth, topped with cilantro and green onions; accompanied by lime wedges.
Jeun Galabao
Large steamed and fried Lao Dumpling/Bao made and filled with ground pork, glass noodles, mushroom, Chinese sausage, and quail eggs.
Dessert Jeun Galabao
Large steamed and fried Lao Dumpling/Bao Made and filled with Nutella.
Stir-Fry (Skillet/Wok-Fried)
E1. Pad Thai
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice noodles, beansprouts, green onions, crushed peanuts, egg & choice of protein | served with fresh lime
E3. Pad Kee-mow (drunken Noodles)
vegetarian & vegan options available | wide rice noodles, Thai basil, red & green bell pepper, white onions, broccoli, carrots, egg & choice of protein | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
E6. Basil Fried Rice
vegetarian & vegan options available | Thai basil, red & green bell pepper, white onions, carrots, egg & choice of protein | topped with green onions & served with cucumber slices | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
E5. Fried Rice
vegetarian & vegan options available | carrots, peas, white onions, egg & choice of protein | topped with green onions & served with cucumber slices | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
E4. Pad See-yew (soy Sauce Noodles)
vegetarian & vegan options available | wide rice noodles, Chinese broccoli, American broccoli, carrots, egg & choice of protein | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
E2. Pad E-san
vegetarian & vegan options available | rice noodles, beansprouts, green onions, egg & choice of protein | topped with fried onions & fried garlic | NOTE: can be made gluten-free upon request
Appetizers
A1. Egg Rolls (4/order)
vegetarian & vegan option available | cabbage, carrots, onions & bean thread noodles | served with a house-made Thai chili-garlic sauce | NOTE: "egg" is in the item name, but the veggie version IS vegan!
A3. Cream Cheese Wontons (5/order)
vegetarian | garlic & black pepper cream cheese filling | served with a house-made tamarind sweet & sour sauce
A2. Spring Rolls (2/order)
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, cilantro, mint, rice vermicelli noodles & cucumber | served with a house-made peanut sauce | NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together.
A7. Fried Chicken Wings
served with a house-made Thai chili-plum sauce
A4. Chicken Curry Rolls (4/order)
chicken, potato & onion curry filling | served with a house-made Thai chili-plum sauce
A5. Veggie Curry Rolls (4/order)
vegetarian & vegan | carrots, peas, potato & onion curry filling | served with a house-made Thai chili-plum sauce
A8. Fried Pork Belly With Garlic
Crispy, fatty goodness! Topped with fried garlic & served with a house-made Thai chili-plum sauce.
A6. Fried Tofu Puffs
vegetarian & vegan | tofu cubes tossed in seasoned flour & deep-fried
Curries & Soups
C3. Green Curry
gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, green beans, Thai eggplant, Thai basil & choice of protein | NOTE: the green curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
C4. Panang Curry
gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, sliced bamboo shoots & choice of protein | NOTE: the panang curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
C2. Yellow Curry
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | potatoes, carrots, white onions & choice of protein | NOTE: the yellow curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
C1. Red Curry
gluten-free | red & green bell pepper, sliced bamboo shoots, green beans, Thai eggplant, Thai basil & choice of protein | NOTE: the red curry naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
C5. Tom Yum
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | shimeji mushrooms, cabbage, fresh lime juice & choice of protein in a lemongrass & galangal-infused broth | comes with a side of white rice | NOTE: the tom yum naturally contains some spice as is, please select your spice preference with caution!
C6. Tom Kha
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | shimeji mushrooms, cabbage, fresh lime juice & choice of protein in a lemongrass & galangal coconut milk broth | comes with a side of white rice
Noodle Soups
D3. Kao Piak Sen
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice flour noodles & choice of protein in thick, home-style broth | topped with green onions, cilantro, fried onions & fried garlic
D4. Beef Pho
gluten-free | rice noodles, beef meatballs, brisket & flank in a rich beef broth | topped with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic & garlic oil | served with Thai basil, beansprouts & lime
D1. Kao Poun
gluten-free | rice vermicelli noodles & fresh veggies/herbs in a coconut milk-based broth | served with fresh lime
D5. Vegetarian Pho
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | rice noodles & choice of protein in an aromatic veggie broth | topped with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic & garlic oil | served with Thai basil, beansprouts & lime
D2. Mee-kah-tee
gluten-free | rice noodles & fresh veggies/herbs in a pork belly & egg coconut milk-based broth | served with crushed peanuts & fresh lime
Specialties
F2. Khao Mun Gai (chicken Rice)
gluten-free | Thai-style boiled chicken thighs served with ginger rice, cucumber slices, house-special dipping sauce (V)(V+) & broth of choice | topped with fried garlic | Note: house-special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis, habaneros & garlic
F3. Khao Mun Gai Taut (crispy Chicken Rice)
crispy, fried chicken thighs served with ginger rice, cucumber slices, house-special dipping sauce (V)(V+) & broth of choice | topped with garlic oil | Note: house-special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis, habaneros & garlic
F1. Pad Ka Pao (stir-fried Holy Basil)
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | Thai holy basil, red & green bell pepper, white onions & choice of protein | served with white rice, fried egg, cucumber slices & broth of choice
F4. Khao Moo Krob (crispy Pork Rice)
crispy, deep-fried pork belly served with white rice, cucumber slices, house-special dipping sauce (V)(V+) & broth of choice | topped with fried garlic | Note: house-special sauce contains soybean paste, ginger, fresh Thai chilis, habaneros & garlic
Desserts
H2. Mango Sticky Rice
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | fresh mangos over coconut sticky rice, coconut cream sauce & topped with toasted sesame seeds
H1. Tricolour
gluten-free | vegetarian | sweet, cooling & refreshing! | red tapioca pearls, jackfruit, green jellies & basil seeds in a brown sugar, milk & cream mixture
H3. Summer Berries Sticky Rice
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | raspberry, blackberry & blueberry compote over coconut sticky rice, coconut cream sauce & topped with toasted sesame seeds
H4. Banana-jackfruit Rolls
vegetarian | banana & jackfruit brown butter compote filling | served with a taro condensed milk sauce | they look ugly, but they taste good!
Sides
Sticky Rice
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | also known as "sweet rice" or "glutinous rice"
White Rice
gluten-free| vegetarian & vegan | steamed white rice
Cilantro-chicken Broth
gluten-free | ground chicken in a savory, house-made chicken broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | 12 oz per order
Ginger Rice
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | white rice seasoned with finely diced ginger, turmeric & shallot oil
Cilantro-veggie Broth
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan | peas & carrots in a house-made veggie broth | topped with freshly chopped cilantro | 12 oz per order
Drinks
House-made Drinks (bottles)
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | These bottled drinks kept us in business during the pandemic. We used to drive around selling them from the back of our cars! Choose from the classics such as the Thai Tea & the Thai Coffee, but don't hesitate to try the Honeydew Milk or the Lychee-Peach Green Tea with Pineapple Jellies - they're fan favorites!
Soda Pop
Choose from a variety of canned soft drinks! Thai Green Fanta is supposed to taste like banana, pineapple & orange with a hint of bubble gum!
Asian Drinks
You definitely can't find these drinks in any American grocery store!
Salads
B2. Noodle Salad
gluten-free | vegetarian & vegan options available | rice vermicelli noodles, cabbage, carrots, beansprouts, lettuce, cilantro, mint, chopped green onions, crushed peanuts & lime| NOTE: we are unable to leave out any of the veggies listed, as all the veggies are already mixed together.
Snacks
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