Basil Café Menu

Main Menu

• Nam Khao

  $15
  Lao Style Crispy Fried Rice" with shallots, green onions, and mixed with a pickled Lao sausage (non-sausage version available as well), freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped cilantro; eaten like a lettuce wrap.
• Sai Oua

  $13
  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

  $13
  Lao Heavenly Sweet Beef Jerky." Thinly sliced beef, 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.
• Sticky Rice (GF)

  $3
  A side of sticky rice (Thai medium to long grain sweet rice), steamed in a bamboo steamer.
• Jeow Mak Len (GF)

  $3
  A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
• Jeow Bong

  $3
  A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from Galangal, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.

• Vietnamese Spring Rolls (GFR)
  Rice vermicelli noodles, with chopped lettuce, carrots, mint, basil, bean sprouts, and a chive stem, freshly wrapped in a translucent rice paper. A choice of shrimp, chicken, tofu, or veggie. Served with a side of the house Hoisin-Peanut Sauce (contains gluten). Sweet Vinaigrette can be substituted for Gluten Intolerance. Add Avocado for an extra dollar!
• Egg Rolls 28 reviews

  $6
  An order of 4. Filled with freshly ground chicken breast, glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & onions. Wrapped in a thin egg roll style wrapper (Non-Gluten Free). Served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.
• Veggie Egg Rolls

  $6
  An order of 4. Filled with glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & onions. Wrapped in a thin egg roll style wrapper (Non-Gluten Free). Served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.
• Crab Rangoon 36 reviews

  $6
  An order of 6. Dumpling wrappers (Non-Gluten Free) filled with seasoned cream cheese, crab meat, and scallions, deep fried, and served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.
• Crispy Calamari

  $10
  Lightly breaded and deep-fried fresh calamari; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
• Chicken Wings 2 reviews

  $9
  An order of 6 wings/drummettes, marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning, lightly breaded and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
• Crispy Quail

  $9
  Two quails, halved (four pieces total), marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
• Bánh Xéo (Vietnamese Crepe) (GF)

  $15
  Savory Vietnamese Crepe filled with fresh shrimp, pork, scallions, & bean sprouts; served with a side of lettuce, mint, cilantro, basil, the house carrot-daikon relish, and the house sweet & tangy vinaigrette.

• Tom Yum Soup (GF)
  Slightly spicy & tangy tamarind based broth with lemongrass, galangal (SE Asian blue-rooted ginger), kaffir leaves (leaves of the lime tree), mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and onions. Choice of chicken, shrimp, calamari, tofu, or mixed veggies.

• Tum Mak Houng (Lao Papaya Salad) (Vegan Version Available) (GF)

  $12
  Shredded green papaya, long green beans, and cherry tomatoes; tossed in a mortar with a pestle in a light Lao spicy-tangy house dressing; served with rice vermicelli noodles, and cabbage. Spiciness is adjustable.
• Lao Laab Salad (GF)

  $13
  Choice of minced beef, chicken, or tofu mixed with chopped mint and basil, ground roasted rice, ground chili pepper, lime juice, in a traditional savory, slightly spicy and tangy light dressing. Served with a side of lettuce, cucumber, mint, and basil. Spiciness is adjustable.

• Bun Nuong
  Rice vermicelli noodles (served room temperature) topped with freshly shredded lettuce, carrots, chopped mint and basil, cucumbers, bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Served with a choice of grilled chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu and a side of the house carrot-daikon relish and the house sweetened vinaigrette. Crispy egg rolls added to dish for two more dollars. (Only the tofu and shrimp can be made Gluten Free)

• Phó (GFR)
  Traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup, slow boiled over hours, daily, before served. Comes with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeño peppers, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce (Non-GF). Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Seafood (fresh shrimp and fresh calamari). Beef and Seafood versions come with meatballs (Non-GF).
• Vegan Phó (GFR)

  $10
  100% Vegan based Phó broth (traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup) made fresh with fresh vegetables and slow boiled before serving. Served with Chinese broccoli (Kai-lan), mushrooms, and tofu; with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeños, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce (Non-GF).
• Kow Boon (Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup) (GF)

  $10
  Traditional Lao rice vermicelli noodle curry soup. Fall off the bone shredded style chicken breast in a slightly spicy coconut curry broth; topped with bamboo shoots, mint, and cilantro. Served additionally with bean sprouts, cilantro, mint leaves, and a lime wedge.

• Spicy Basil (GF)
  Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed with Thai basil, kaffir leaves, and onions, in the house's spicy-garlic chili sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, mussels (in the half shell), squid, fish (catfish), or seafood combination (prawns, mussels, and squid; no fish). (Fish is not GF). Spiciness level is adjustable.
• Spicy Lemongrass (GF)
  Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed with lemongrass, kaffir leaves, onions, and bell peppers in the house's spicy-garlic chili sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, mussels (in the half shell), squid, fish (catfish), or seafood combination (prawns, mussels, and squid; no fish). (Fish is not GF)
• Basil's Signature Tilapia

  $16
  Two tilapia filets, lightly breaded and fried; topped with a choice of one of Basil's signature sauces: Red Curry, Spicy Basil, or Spicy Lemongrass.
• Salt & Pepper

  $17
  Lightly breaded and fried squid, stir-fried with garlic, onions, jalapeños.
• Red OR Green Curry (GF)
  Sautéed chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp with bamboo shoots, long green beans, Lao eggplant, onions & basil in a red (red chili pepper) or green (green chili pepper) chili coconut curry sauce
• Masaman (GF)

  $15
  Sautéed mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, or beef with potatoes, onions, carrots, & peanuts in a yellow masaman coconut curry sauce

• Mixed Vegetables in House Peanut Sauce
  Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Napa Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the house peanut sauce with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Mixed Vegetables in House Garlic Sauce (GFR)
  Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Napa Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the lighter house garlic sauce, with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp

• Basil Fried Rice (GFR)
  Stir-fried rice with egg, onions, and Thai basil in a light homemade garlic chili pepper oil; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Fried Rice (GFR)
  Stir-fried rice with egg, onions; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Vietnamese Lemongrass

  $12
  Choice of Chicken Thigh or Pork Chop in a lemongrass, garlic, house marinade; served with coconut infused jasmine rice, fried egg (over-easy), cucumber, tomato, carrot-daikon relish, and a sweet and tangy house vinaigrette.

• Pad Thai (GFR)
  Stir-fried thin rice noodles in the house tamarind sauce, with eggs, bean sprouts, chives, and roasted peanuts; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Laad Na (GFR)
  Lightly fried wide rice noodles, topped with mixed vegetables in the thicker house garlic sauce. Served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Pad See Eew (GFR)
  Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with eggs and Chinese broccoli (Kai-Lan) in the light house soy sauce. Served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Pad Kee Mao (Spicy) (GFR)
  Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, and Thai basil in the house chili-garlic oil. With a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
• Mee Krob
  Freshly fried crispy yellow egg noodles, topped with mixed vegetables stir-fried in the thicker house garlic sauce; served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp
• Thai Lo Mein
  Stir-fried egg noodles with garlic, onions, and egg; served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

• Sticky Rice Mango (Or with Durian) (GF)

  $6
  Short-grained, glutinous, sticky rice, in a sweetened coconut sauce, topped with fresh cut mangos and topped with a sweet and salty coconut drizzle.
• Kanom Krok (Coconut Rice Hot Cakes) (GF)

  $6
  Traditional Thai street fare, brownie bite sized, rice flour batter with coconut cream, and scallions, pan seared cakes. Drizzled with the house sweet & salty coconut cream sauce.
• Fried Banana (With or without Nutella)

  $6
  Bananas wrapped in egg roll wrappers (Non-Gluten Free), deep fried, and topped with the house sweet and salty coconut cream and freshly roasted and ground sesame seeds.
• Asian Churro

  $6
  Chinese fried breadstick, topped with the house coconut drizzle and toasted sesame seeds.

• Boba Tea

  $7
  Fresh fruit (non-powdered and freshly made) traditional creamy Vietnamese smoothies. Flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Avocado, Jack Fruit, Durian, Lychee, Pineapple, Kiwi, Coconut, Thai Coffee, Thai Tea, Mint, Nutella)
• Vietnamese Coffee (Hot or Cold)

  $5
  Traditional slow dripped, mini-French press style, coffee. Dripped over sweetened condensed milk.
• Fresh Sweet Young Coconut

  $6
  Fresh sweet young coconut in the shell. We chop the top off for you to enjoy the delicious and sweet young coconut juice and the tender meat of the coconut as well.
• Thai Iced Coffee

  $3
  Traditional Olieng style iced Thai Coffee with cream.
• Thai Iced Tea (with cream or lime)

  $5
  Traditional black (turns an orange hue) Thai, sweetened, iced tea. Traditionally served with cream, but can also be served with freshly squeezed lime juice.