Basilic Essentially Thai Menu

Welcome to Basilic Essentially Thai, where the essence of Thailand comes alive in the heart of Seattle. This vibrant eatery marries authentic flavors with a modern, inclusive atmosphere. Here, you're invited to indulge in a diverse range of dishes that cater to all palates, including a wealth of vegetarian options and delightful vegan plates.

Highlights include the Crispy Garlic Chicken and its vegetarian counterpart, Crispy Garlic Tofu, both fried to perfection in fragrant garlic sauce. For a spicy twist, try the Pad Krapao Krob, a stir-fried symphony of flavors topped with crispy basil.

You can enjoy your meal in a casual, romantic setting, whether you’re dining indoors or on the dog-friendly outdoor patio. With options for takeout, delivery, and catering, Basilic Essentially Thai caters to everyone. Experience the rich flavors and welcoming ambiance today!

Starters

Fresh Salad Roll

3 rolls. Mixed vegetable, Thai herbs and vermicelli noodle wrapped in rice paper- Serve with peanut sauce or house special sauce. Add shrimp and add tofu for an additional charges.

$11.00

Tod Mun Pla

Fish cake 5 pieces. Ladies fish puree, kaffir lime leaves, green beans, red curry paste, egg, sweet and sour sauce. Gluten-free.

$12.00

Chicken Satay

5 sticks. Chicken tenderloin, turmeric, curry powder, coconut milk, curry paste, and peanut sauce. Gluten-free.

$12.00

Veggies Spring Rolls

12 on bit pieces. Deep-fried spring rolls stuffed with mixed vegetable and bean threads served with plum sauce.

$11.00

Garlic Pork Spare Ribs

JFried overnight sous vide marinated pork ribs and sriracha sauce.

$12.00

Garlic Lemongrass Wings

Fried or grilled overnight marinated chicken wing, sweet and sour sauce. Gluten-free.

$11.00

Veggies Spring Rolls (12 on bite pieces)

Deep-fried spring rolls stuffed with mixed vegetable and bean threads served with plum sauce

$11.00

Portobello Tempura

Tempura battered and ponzu vinaigrette.

$9.50

Tod Mun Poo

Crab meat, kaffir lime leaves, celery, peppers, egg, panko and truffle spicy mayo.

$12.00

Garlic Sauce Lemongrass Wing

Deep-fried marinated chicken wing served with crispy basil.

$11.00

Prawns and Veggie Tempura

Deep-fried prawns and mixed vegetable in tempura batter. Served with plum sauce.

$11.00

Crab Rangoon

6 pieces. Crab meat and cream cheese in deep-fried wonton wrapper served with plum sauce.

$11.00

Tom Yum Spicy Soup

Mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, green onion, white onion, and cilantro. Gluten-free.

$13.50

Tom Yum Spicy Sea Food

Mushrooms, lemongrass, galangal, green onion, white onion and cilantro. Gluten free.

$18.50

Tom Ka Soup

Coconut milk, mushrooms, lemongrass, green onion, white onion, cilantro and galangal. Gluten free.

$13.50

Tom Ka Soup Seafood

Coconut milk, mushrooms, lemongrass, green onion, white onion, cilantro and galangal. Gluten free.

$18.50

Soup

Salad

Yum Nuea Salad

Angus beef salad. Cucumber, tomato, red onion, cilantro, green onion, mixed greens and sriracha chili-lime vinaigrette. Gluten free.

$15.50

Nam Tok Salad

Grill marinated beef or pork mixed with mint, lemongrass, shallot, green onion, cilantro, roasted rice powder and lime juice dressing served with fresh lettuce.

$15.50

Larb Salad

Ground chicken or pork, red onion, garlic, chili, mint, romaine heart and chili-lime vinaigrette. Lao style available upon request.

$15.50

House Salad

Mix green salad, tomato, carrot and cucumber with basilic ginger dressing.

$12.50

Papaya Salad Som Tum Thai

Shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, garlic, green bean, carrot, lime and peanut.

$13.50

Papaya Salad Lao Style

Shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, garlic, green bean, carrot, lime and peanut. Mixed with salted field crab.

$13.50

Plah Koong Salad

Grilled prawns, chili paste, fried red onion, lemongrass and chili-lime vinaigrette. Gluten free.

$16.95

Yum Talay Salad

Seabass, scallops, prawns, NZ mussels, calamari, red onion, green onion, mixed green and sriracha chili-lime vinaigrette.

$17.95

Larb Moo Salad

Ground chicken or pork, red onion, garlic, chili, mint, romaine heart and chili-lime vinaigrette.

$12.95

Plah Squid

Grilled prawns, chili paste, fried red onion, lemongrass and chili-lime vinaigrette.

$16.95

Crispy Garlic Chicken

Quick fried crispy chicken in garlic sauce topped with crispy basil. Tofu also available.

$16.50

Pad Krapao Krob

Stir-fried meat with chili paste and garlic topped with crispy basil.

$16.50

Garlic Delight

Lightly fried meat stir-fried with garlic Thai style served with white pepper, carrot, cabbage, broccoli and cilantro.

$16.50

Swimming Rama

Baby spinach and peanut sauce.

$15.50

Orange Chicken

Battered, basil, broccoli and orange sauce.

$16.50

Broccoli and Portabella Garlic Sauce

Broccoli, portabella mushroom, garlic, chili paste and basil.

$16.50

Broccoli Oyster sauce

Stir-fried meat with broccoli in oyster sauce.

$16.50

Pad Prik Khing

Stir-fried meat with green bean, lime leaf and curry paste.

$16.50

Ginger

Stir-fried meat with fresh ginger, onion, mushroom, celery, bell pepper and baby corn.

$16.50

Sweet and Sour

Stir-fried meat with cucumber, tomato, pineapple, onion, bell pepper and celery.

$16.50

Cashew Nut Chicken

Cashews, bell pepper, onion, carrot, celery and chili paste.

$16.50

Basilic Chili and Basil

Ground pork or chicken, bell pepper, Italian, holy, Thai basil, garlic and chili

$16.50

Basil

Stir-fried meat with green bean, onion, carrot, bamboo shoot, bell pepper and basil.

$15.50

Spicy Green Bean

Quick fried green bean with meat, bell pepper and basil in Thai chili paste.

$15.50

Eggplant with Basil

Stir-fried meat with eggplant and basil in yellow bean sauce.

$15.50

Angus Beef and Mushroom

Angus top sirloin, green onion and mushrooms.

$16.50

Sesame Honey Angus Beef

Crispy Angus top sirloin, onions, green onion, sesame seeds and broccoli.

$16.95

Pad Namprik Pao Talay

Seabass, scallops, prawns, mussels, squid, bell peppers, onion, carrots, celery, Italian, holy, Thai basil and chili past.

$17.95

Rama Rong Song

Cabbage, carrots, baby spinach and peanut sauce .

$12.95

Sweet and Tangy

Garlic, onion, carrots, pineapple, tomato choice of Angus beef, pork tenderloin, organic chicken breast, or tofu.

$12.95

Entree

Curries

Red Curry

Kaffir lime leaf, thai basil, bamboo shoots and bell peppers. Gluten free.

$14.50

Panang Curry

Green beans, lime leaf, basil and bell peppers. Gluten free.

$14.50

Massamun Curry

Potatoes, onions, carrot and peanuts. Recommended add braised beef brisket for an additional charges. Gluten free.

$14.50

Yellow Curry

Potatoes, yellow onions and carrots. Gluten free.

$14.50

Green Curry

Lime leaf, bamboo shoots, basil and bell pepper. Gluten free.

$14.50

Duck Curry

Pineapple, lime leaf, basil, bell pepper, peas and carrots. Gluten free.

$16.95

Pineapple Curry

Red curry paste and coconut milk with lime leaf on bed of basil. Gluten free.

$14.50

Pumpkin Curry

Special red curry and coconut milk with pumpkin. Gluten free.

$14.50

Traditional Pad Thai

Fish sauce, rice noodle, tamarind, egg, green onion, bean sprouts and peanuts. Make it traditional with grilled river prawn or try it with lobster tail for an additional charges.

$15.50

Pad See Iew

Wide rice noodle, organic sweet soy sauce, egg and broccoli.

$15.50

Pad Kee Mao

Wide rice noodle or spaghetti, chili oil,basil, bell, pepper, broccoli, white onion, green onion, bamboo shoots, tomatoes.

$15.50

Pra Ram Noodle

Wide rice noodle, peanut sauce. Choice of baby spinach or mixed veggie.

$15.50

Yakisoba

Egg noodle, egg, mushroom, onion, broccoli, carrots, cabbage and celery.

$15.50

Phad Woonsen Talay

Bean thread noodle, seabass, scallops, prawns, squid, mussels, egg, mushroom, onion, broccoli, carrot and cabbage.

$17.95

Rad Na

Wide rice noodle topped and broccoli in gravy.

$15.50

Noodles

Noodle Soup

Guay Tiew Nam Sai Soup

Choice of chicken or tofu, rice or egg noodle, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, celery and fried garlic. Gluten free.

$13.00

Guay Tiew Neua Soup

Sliced beef, braised beef, beef meatball, bean sprouts, green onion, cilantro, celery, fried garlic in house dark beef broth.

$13.00

Kao Pad

Egg, onions, peas, carrots, tomatoes, cilantro and cucumber.

$15.50

Yellow Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with meat, egg, yellow curry powder, raisin, pineapple, onion, carrot and green pea.

$15.50

Pineapple Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with meat, egg, pineapple, onion, carrot and green pea.

$15.50

Kao Pad Poo

Crab fried rice. Crab, egg, onions, green onion and cilantro. Add Thai style fried egg for an additional charges.

$17.95

Basilic Fried Rice

Italian, holy, Thai basil, egg, onion, green onion, cilantro, mushroom and bell . Substituting seafood is highly recommended.

$15.50

Kao Pad Sapparod

Hawaiian fried rice. Yellow curry, egg, pineapple, onions, cashews, raisins included your choice of Angus beef, pork tenderloin, organic chicken breast and or tofu.

$15.50

American Fried Rice

The Thaitan style fried rice with raisin, green pea, ham, sausage, deep-fried breaded chicken and fried egg.

$16.50

Rice Dishes

Chef Special

Angus Beef Rib

3 hours slow cooked Angus beef ribs, with curry of your choice.

$21.95

Spicy Seabass

Seared seabass, roasted chili tomato sauce, steamed veggies and chiengmai rice.

$24.95

Nam Tok Beef Made with Angus beef

8 oz. grilled flat iron beef thai style, red onion, scallion, chili, mint, lettuce and sticky rice. Gluten free.

$19.50

Summer Salmon

Grilled 8 oz. salmon topped with spicy mango salsa, mixed greens, carrots and radish. Gluten free.

$19.50

Trout Salad

Deep-fried boneless trout with lime juice, red onion, carrot, green apple, cashew and cilantro.

$18.50

Sizzling Lemongrass

Stir-fried meat with lemongrass, bell pepper, onion and mushroom served on hot plate.

$17.50

Sizzling Prik Pao

Stir-fried meat with basil, bell pepper and onion in Thai style chili paste.

$17.50

Grilled Halibut

Grilled with your choice of Thai style spicy mango salad or red curry.

$24.95

Grilled Rack of Lamb

Grilled with your choice of Thai style spicy tamarind sauce, or panang curry sauce.

$24.95

Gai Yang

Overnight garlic herbs lemongrass marinated Cornish hen, grilled to perfection, spicy dipping sauce and sticky rice.

$15.95

Pla Choop Pang Tod

Snapper house battered, garlic sauce and green beans.

$18.95

Thai BBQ Chicken Grill

$15.95

Thai BBQ Pork Grill

$16.50

Thai BBQ Beef Grill

$15.50

Grill Squid with Thai Style Seafood Dipping Sauce

$15.50

Grill

Side

Jasmine Rice

$2.00

Brown Rice

$2.00

Sticky Rice

$2.00

Steamed Vegetables

$5.00

Fried Egg

$2.00

Peanut Sauce

$4.00

Side Sald

$5.00

Steamed Noodle

$3.00

Flat Noodle

$4.00

Vegetarian Fresh Salad Rolls

3 rolls. Mixed vegetable, Thai herbs and vermicelli noodle wrapped in rice paper- Serve with peanut sauce or house special sauce. Add tofu for an additional charges.

$11.00

Vegetarian Veggie Spring Rolls (12 small bite pieces)

Deep-fried spring rolls stuffed with mixed vegetable and bean threads served with plum sauce.

$11.00

Vegetarian Starters

Vegetarian Salad

Vegetarian Larb with Tofu Salad

Red onion, garlic, chili, mint, romaine heart and chili-lime vinaigrette.

$13.50

Vegetarian House Salad

Red onion, garlic, chili, mint, romaine heart and chili-lime vinaigrette.

$10.50

Vegetarian Papaya Salad Thai style

Shredded papaya, cherry tomatoes, garlic, green bean, carrot, lime and peanut.

$10.95

Vegetarian Tom Ka Soup

Coconut milk, mushrooms, lemongrass, green onion, white onion, cilantro, galangal and tofu. Add ramen or rice noodle for an additional charges.

$12.50

Vegetarian Soup

Vegetarian Curries

Vegetarian Red Curry

Kaffir lime leaf, Thai basil, bamboo shoots and bell peppers.

$14.50

Vegetarian Panang Curry

Green beans, lime leaf, basil and bell peppers.

$14.50

Vegetarian Massamun Curry

Potatoes, onions, carrot and peanuts.

$14.50

Vegetarian Yellow Curry

Potatoes, yellow onions and carrots.

$14.50

Vegetarian Green Curry

Lime leaf, bamboo shoots, basil and bell pepper.

$14.50

Vegetarian Pineapple Curry

Red curry paste and coconut milk with lime leaf on bed of basil.

$14.50

Vegetarian Pumpkin Curry

Special red curry and coconut milk with pumpkin.

$14.50

Vegetarian Crispy Garlic Tofu

Fried crispy tofu in garlic sauce topped with crispy basil.

$14.50

Vegetarian Pad Krapao Krob

Stir-fried tofu with chili paste and garlic topped with crispy basil.

$14.50

Vegetarian Garlic Delight

Lightly fried tofu stir-fried with garlic Thai style served with white pepper, carrot, cabbage, broccoli and cilantro.

$14.50

Vegetarian Swimming Rama

Baby spinach and peanut sauce.

$14.50

Vegetarian Broccoli and Portabella Garlic Sauce

Made with tofu, broccoli, portabella mushroom, garlic, chili paste, basil.

$14.50

Vegetarian Pad Prik Khing

Stir-fried tofu with green bean, lime leaf and curry paste.

$14.50

Vegetarian Ginger

Stir-fried tofu with fresh ginger, onion, mushroom, celery, bell pepper and baby corn.

$14.50

Vegetarian Sweet and Sour

Stir-fried tofu with cucumber, tomato, pineapple, onion, bell pepper and celery.

$14.50

Vegetarian Cashew Nut Tofu

Cashews, bell pepper, onion, carrot, celery and chili paste.

$14.50

Vegetarian Basil

Stir-fried tofu with green bean, onion, carrot, bamboo shoot, bell pepper and basil.

$14.50

Vegetarian Spicy Green Bean

Quick fried green bean with meat, bell pepper and basil in Thai chili paste.

$14.50

Vegetarian Eggplant with Basil

Stir-fried tofu with eggplant and basil in yellow bean sauce.

$14.50

Vegetarian Entree

Vegetarian Noodle

Vegetarian Traditional Pad Thai

Rice noodle, tamarind, egg, green onion, bean sprouts and peanuts. no fish sauce added.

$15.50

Vegetarian Pad See Iew

Wide rice noodle, sweet soy sauce, egg and broccoli.

$15.50

Vegetarian Pad Kee Mao

Wide rice noodle or spaghetti, chili oil, basil, bell, pepper, broccoli, white onion, green onion, bamboo shoots and tomatoes.

$15.50

Vegetarian Pra Ram Noodle

Wide rice noodle,peanut sauce. Choice with baby spinach or mixed veggie.

$15.50

Vegetarian Yakisoba

Egg noodle, egg, mushroom, onion broccoli, carrots, cabbage and celery.

$15.50

Vegetarian Rad Na

Wide rice noodle topped and broccoli in gravy.

$15.50

Vegetarian Kao Pad

House fried rice. Egg, onions, peas, carrots, tomatoes, cilantro and cucumber.

$15.50

Vegetarian Yellow Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with meat, egg, yellow curry powder, raisin, pineapple, onion, carrot and green pea.

$15.50

Vegetarian Pineapple Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with tofu, egg, pineapple, onion, carrot and green pea.

$15.50

Vegetarian Basilic Fried Rice

Italian, holy, Thai basil. Egg, onion, green onion, cilantro, mushroom and bel.

$15.50

Vegetarian Rice Dishes

Lunch Special

Crying Tiger Lunch Special

Grilled 6 oz. Angus flat iron steak, house spicy dressing, mixed salad and mint leaves.

$16.50

Basil Garlic Portabella Mushroom and Tofu Lunch Special

Sauteed portabella mushroom and fried tofu in basil garlic sauce.

$14.50

Tom Yum Ramen Lunch Special

Ramen noodle with tomyum broth, crimini mushroom, lemongrass, galangal, green onion and cilantro. Not included pad Thai and rice.

$14.50

Salmon Curry Lunch Special

Seared fillet of Atlantic salmon topped with panang curry sauce, bell pepper and broccoli.

$16.50

Orange Chicken Lunch Special

House orange sauce, orange zest and broccoli.

$14.50

Cashew Nut Chicken Lunch Special

Cashews, bell pepper, onion, carrot, celery and chili paste.

$14.50

Chili and Basil Lunch Special

Ground chicken, bell pepper, basil and garlic. Great with a fried egg for an additional charges.

$14.50

Beef and Mushroom Lunch Special

Tender Angus beef, green onion, mushrooms. Great with a fried egg for an additional charges.

$14.50

Sesame Honey Beef Lunch Special

Crispy Angus beef, onions, green onion, sesame seeds and broccoli.

$14.50

Red Curry Prawns Lunch Special

Lime Leaf, basil, bamboo shoot and bell peppers.

$17.50

Pad Krapao Krob Lunch Special

Stir-fried meat with chili paste and garlic topped with crispy basil.

$14.50

Garlic Stir Fried Lunch Special

Lightly fried meat stir-fried with garlic Thai style served with white pepper, carrot, cabbage, broccoli and cilantro.

$14.50

Sweet and Sour Lunch Special

Stir-fried meat with cucumber, tomato, pineapple, onion, bell pepper and celery.

$14.50

Pad Prik Khing Lunch Special

Stir-fried meat with green bean, lime leaf and curry paste.

$14.50

Coconut Ice Cream

$6.00

Black Sticky Rice

$5.00

Mango and Sticky Rice

$8.50

Desserts