Thai Basil Commercial Vancouver

    🥢 Thai Basil on Commercial offers authentic Thai cuisine in the heart of Vancouver’s vibrant Commercial Drive.

    Known for flavorful curries, fresh stir-fries, and hearty noodle dishes like Pad Thai and Pad See-Ew, this casual eatery is a favorite for both dine-in and takeout. With convenient transit access, affordable lunch specials, and a cozy neighborhood atmosphere, it’s a go-to spot for locals craving bold, traditional Thai flavors.

    🌟 Known for Pad Thai, Green Curry.

    🍽️ Thai Basil Menu

    See the full Thai Basil menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    🥟 Appetizers

    Prawns Wraps (5)

    Tiger prawns wrapped in wonton skin, served with plum sauce.

    Deep Fried Tofu

    Crispy tofu served with plum sauce, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.

    Spring Rolls (4)

    Crispy rolls stuffed with cabbage, carrot, and vermicelli. Served with plum sauce.

    Chicken Satay (4)

    Spiced chicken skewers grilled and served with peanut sauce.

    Half Spring Rolls (2)

    Half order of spring rolls stuffed with cabbage, carrot, and vermicelli. Served with plum sauce.

    Fish Cake (2)

    Deep-fried fish cakes mixed with curry paste, lime leaves, and green beans. Served with sweet chili sauce.

    🥗 Salads

    Grilled Beef Salad

    Grilled beef with onions, cucumbers, and tomatoes tossed in spicy chili garlic dressing over greens.

    Laab – Chicken

    Spicy chicken salad with chili, shallots, green onion, mint, and roasted rice in lime sauce.

    Laab – Pork

    Spicy pork salad with chili, shallots, green onion, mint, and roasted rice in lime sauce.

    Thai Noodle Salad

    Bean vermicelli with ground chicken, prawns, onions, and tomatoes in spicy chili garlic dressing over greens.

    Num Tok – Pork

    Pork salad with chili, shallots, green onion, mint, and roasted rice in lime sauce.

    Num Tok – Beef

    Beef salad with chili, shallots, green onion, mint, and roasted rice in lime sauce.

    Mixed Veggie Salad

    Broccoli, carrot, cabbage, and cauliflower tossed in a coconut lime dressing.

    Som Tum

    Green papaya salad with garlic, chili, beans, peanuts, carrot, and tomato in spicy lime dressing.

    🍲 Soups

    Tom Yum Koong

    Hot & sour soup with mushrooms, prawns, and Thai herbs.

    Kywteiw Moo Tun

    Stewed pork with vermicelli, pork balls, bean sprouts, and gailan in pork broth with five spices and chili vinegar.

    Tom Ka Gai

    Coconut milk soup with chicken, mushrooms, and Thai herbs.

    Thai Noodle Soup (Regular)

    Rice noodles with sprouts, green onion, and cilantro. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, or tofu.

    Tom Yum Noodle Soup

    Hot & sour broth with rice noodles, sprouts, mushrooms, ground chicken, prawns, and Thai herbs.

    🍛 Curries

    Green Curry

    Medium-spiced curry with eggplant and basil.

    Massaman Curry

    Mild curry with tomatoes, cashews, onions, and potatoes.

    Yellow Curry

    Milder curry with potatoes, fried onions, and cilantro.

    Kang Daeng Sapparod

    Red curry with asparagus, tomato, pineapple, and basil.

    Red Curry

    Medium-spiced red curry with bamboo shoots, peppers, and basil.

    Panang

    Thick red curry with green beans, carrots, peanuts, and lime leaves.

    🍚 Rice

    White Rice (SM / LG)

    Brown Rice (SM / LG)

    🍴 Entrées

    Eggplants & Basil

    Japanese eggplants stir-fried with onions and peppers in garlic chili sauce, topped with basil.

    Pad Ped

    Spicy stir-fry with peppers, peppercorns, lime leaves, and eggplants in red curry paste.

    Cashew Nuts

    Chicken breast with peppers, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in chili-oil sauce with cashews.

    Pad Prik Khing

    Green beans and peppers stir-fried with lime leaves in spicy red curry paste.

    Vegetarian Wok

    Seasonal mixed vegetables wok-fried with sprouts and mushrooms in curry, garlic, or spicy soy sauce.

    BBQ Chicken (4)

    Marinated and grilled chicken served with sauce.

    Broccoli Garlic Sauce

    Broccoli and peppers stir-fried in garlic sauce.

    Thai Fried Rice

    Jasmine rice fried with gai lan, onions, egg, and tomatoes.

    Swimming Rama

    Steamed broccoli topped with rich peanut sauce.

    Pineapple Fried Rice

    Jasmine rice wok-fried with pineapple, onion, raisins, and tomato.

    Pad Khing

    Bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms wok-fried with fresh ginger and garlic sauce.

    🍱 Combinations

    Combination Plate

    Served with rice, salad, and spring roll.

    🍜 Noodles

    Pad Mee

    Brown rice vermicelli wok-fried with peppers, cabbage, onions, tomatoes, sprouts, and egg in garlic sauce.

    Kywteiw Haeng Moo

    Dry rice noodle with pork, prawns, celery, sprouts, gai lan, and peanuts. Served with small soup.

    Pad Thai

    Rice noodles with sprouts, egg, tofu, and prawns, topped with crushed peanuts and cilantro.

    Pad Kee Mao

    Rice noodles stir-fried with sprouts, peppers, cabbage, tomatoes, and basil in garlic chili sauce.

    Pad See-Ew

    Rice noodles stir-fried with gai lan, sprouts, cabbage, carrots, and egg.

    ⭐ Recommended

    Green Curry Fried Rice

    Jasmine rice wok-fried with peppers, eggplant, basil, and lime leaf in green curry. Served with fried egg.

    Pad Gra Prow

    Minced meat stir-fried with chili, garlic, and basil. Served on rice with fried egg.

    Pad Thai BKK

    Traditional Pad Thai with tofu, pork, sprouts, egg, prawns, cilantro, peanuts, and lime.

    Pla Sam Rod

    Basa fillet with onion, pepper, and pineapple in chili garlic tamarind sauce.

    🌞 Lunch Menu (Before 3:30 PM)

    Pad Thai w/Salad

    Classic Pad Thai with sprouts, tofu, egg, and prawns. Served with salad.

    BBQ Chicken (2) w/Rice & Salad

    Grilled chicken with rice, salad, and sauce.

    Curry w/Rice & Salad

    Choice of Green, Red, Yellow, or Massaman curry with rice and salad.

    Vegetarian Wok w/Rice

    Mixed vegetables stir-fried with sprouts and mushrooms in curry, garlic, or spicy soy sauce.

    Eggplants & Basil w/Rice

    Eggplant, onion, and peppers in garlic chili sauce with basil.

    Thai Noodle Soup Lunch

    Rice noodles with sprouts, cilantro, and green onions. Choice of chicken, pork, beef, or tofu.

    Pad See Ew w/Salad

    Rice noodles stir-fried with gai lan, cabbage, carrots, sprouts, and egg.

    Pineapple Fried Rice Lunch

    Jasmine rice with pineapple, onion, raisins, and tomato.

    Cashew Nuts w/Rice & Salad

    Chicken breast stir-fried with peppers, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in chili-oil sauce with cashews.

    Pad Prik Khing w/Rice

    Green beans and peppers wok-fried with lime leaves in spicy curry paste.

    🥤 Drinks

    Thai Iced Tea

    Thai Iced Coffee

    Vitamin Water

    Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale

    San Pellegrino

    Snapple

    🍯 Curry Sauces

    Green Curry (250ml / 500ml)

    Yellow Curry (250ml / 500ml)

    Red Curry (250ml / 500ml)

    Peanut Sauce (250ml / 500ml)

    Sweet Onion Dressing (250ml / 500ml)

    🍺 Alcohol

    Local Beer

    Import Beer

    Thai Basil Menu Prices

    🌶️ Thai

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    Monday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
    Tuesday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am – 9:30 pm
    Friday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Saturday 11:30 am – 10:00 pm
    Sunday 12:00 pm – 9:30 pm

    ⭐ Thai Basil Favourites

    Pad Thai

    Classic Thai stir-fried rice noodles with egg, tofu, sprouts, prawns, crushed peanuts, and cilantro.

    Green Curry

    A fragrant medium-spiced curry with eggplants and basil, simmered in coconut milk.

    Cashew Nuts Chicken

    Tender chicken breast wok-fried with peppers, carrots, onions, and mushrooms in chili-oil sauce, topped with cashews.

    Pad See-Ew

    Rice noodles stir-fried with gai lan, cabbage, carrots, sprouts, and egg in a sweet soy-based sauce.

    Tom Yum Koong

    Hot and sour soup with prawns, mushrooms, and Thai herbs.

    Laab Salad (Chicken or Pork)

    A refreshing minced meat salad with chili, lime, roasted rice powder, and fresh herbs.

    Pineapple Fried Rice

    Jasmine rice stir-fried with pineapple, onion, raisins, and tomatoes for a sweet and savory balance.

    🍽️ Dining Experience

    Cozy, casual eatery with a relaxed neighborhood vibe.

    Popular with both locals and visitors for quick lunches and relaxed dinners.

    Friendly service and authentic flavors reminiscent of traditional Thai street food.

    Offers both dine-in and takeout options, making it flexible for all dining needs.

    🅿️ Parking & Accessibility

    Street parking available along Commercial Drive and nearby side streets.

    Pay-parking spots can be busy during evenings and weekends

    recommend arriving early.

    Transit-friendly location

    Steps from Commercial–Broadway SkyTrain Station (Expo & Millennium Lines).

    Several bus routes stop directly along Commercial Drive.

    Accessible entrance and casual seating suitable for quick meals or longer stays.

    📍 Landmarks & Location

    Located in the heart of Commercial Drive, one of Vancouver’s most vibrant neighborhoods.

    Near Grandview Park, a popular local green space.

    A short walk from eclectic cafés, record stores, and boutique shops along “The Drive.”

    Easy access from downtown Vancouver via SkyTrain or bike routes.

    📱 Ordering Options

    Dine-in service with casual table seating.

    Takeout available for quick pick-up orders.

    Many dishes are offered at lunch-special pricing before 3:30 PM.

    Delivery offered through major platforms such as Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, and DoorDash (availability may vary).

    💬 Customer Feedback

    Guests praise the authentic flavors and variety of curries, noodles, and stir-fries.

    The lunch specials are highly rated for both value and generous portions.

    Friendly staff and consistent service make it a go-to Thai spot for locals.

    Some note the restaurant can get busy at peak hours, but the quick service helps.

    Overall, customers describe Thai Basil on Commercial as a reliable, delicious, and affordable choice for Thai cuisine in Vancouver.