basil cafe

we have lived in appleton for 19-20 years.  we have several places we enjoy that are locally owned.  those type of restaurants are our faviorites. we've heard how fantastic this place was and finally just this recent january went for dinner.  wow, we were so impressed, we have been there now another 5 times.  the service is awesome, everyone is so nice.  regardless of what you ask for they accommodate.  the food, out of this world, so fresh.  we especially enjoy the mixed vegetables in peanut sauce withchickenand the pad thai with any of the meats.  love the colors and decorations of the restuarant.  they also have a wine selection that goes well with the food as low at $5 a glass.

basil café an hidden gem!. my husband and i have dined at basil café for over two years now. we even have driven over 30 miles just for take-out (crazy, i know).

authentic + very tasty + very good prices + friendly staff + always fresh food + always smiling.

some of my favorites are the:
* vietnamese spring rolls
* tom yum soup, spicy & tangy tamarind-chicken based broth with lemongrass, galangal, kaffir leaves, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and onions. delicious! (spice level can be adjusted). tip: a bowl will serve 2-3 people.
* basil fried rice withchickenis the best stir-fried rice i have ever had. you can add in mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
* pad thai 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.
* phó ga vietnamesechickennoodle soup, slow boiled over hours, daily, before served.

this place is an absolute gem!

best restaurant in appleton, wi. basil café is so good in so many ways. the restaurant is clean, comfortable, and inviting. the staff is super friendly and the take-out service is fantastic. now, the food. it is delicious beyond words. you can tell that the food is fresh and is cooked to perfection. the sauces do not taste like they are high in sodium however provide an explosion of flavor. i happen to like my food spicy, and basil café certainly accommodates that. generally, when you eat at other restaurants with similar menu items, you leave feeling like you ate unhealthy food. that's certainly not the case at basil café. my favorite dish is the spicy basil withchickenand shrimp at a 3 spice level. all in all, i'd be devastated if this place ever closed!

delicious. went in to get carry out and wish i would have dined in! the decor was beautiful and the food, oh my goodness, the green curry withchickenwas to die for, by far the best i've had! creamy but actually had spice without having to add any extra spices, a sign of truly great ethnic food! wish i lived closer so i could try the rest of the menu, everything looked so good.