Thai Basil

When I think about the Thai cuisine, the two tastes that occupy my thoughts are that of the spicy coconut sauce and the basil. I had had a Thai food drought for too long and when we got to the parking lot, the wife was gracious enough to yield to my cravings instead of revisiting Bayview Court right next door, like she apparently had planned on the way. I had a feeling, though, that she wouldn't be disappointed, and she really wasn't.

Thai Red Curry Duck

At Thai Basil, the interior is clad with traditional Thai decorations, contributing to a positive vibe and a comfortable dining environment. Being duck enthusiasts - we cook it at home often and like to taste different preparations when we're eating out - we knew we wanted the Thai Red Curry Duck as soon as we saw it on the menu. Colorful, spicy, flavorful and mixed with cooked fruits and vegetables, these pieces of duck more than satisfied my coconut sauce cravings. But of course, that was only half the battle won.

Crispy Basil Stir Fried Mixed Seafood

For my basil needs, we ordered the Crispy Basil Stir Fried Mixed Seafood, which, as the name suggests, was an assortment of seafood items, fried but not too deep and glazed in an oyster sauce with chilli, garlic and lime juice. The Thai Basil Chilli Fried Rice, on the other hand, was good, but nothing extraordinary.

Thai Basil Chilli Fried Rice

Dessert had to involve sticky rice and mangoes (wife's orders), so we got the Mango Sticky Rice, which came with both white and black rice. Dare I say, it was better than the dessert we had at Restoran Malaysia.

Mango Sticky Rice

http://thaibasil.ca
1070 Major MacKenzie Dr. E., #F103
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 1P3
905.780.8788