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Pad Grapao (Thai Basil)

Asian Food in Portsmouth

Coconut curries, stir-fried noodles and garlic sauces shape the Asian food at Thai Basil in Portsmouth, VA, available for pickup.

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Thai Food

Sweet Sticky Rice with Mango

$6.99

Sticky rice with mango and coconut milk makes a classic Thai dessert.

“We’ve lived in Portsmouth for 4 years and passed this place often without ever stepping in— don’t be like us! This place was AMAZING. The food was delicious, prices reasonable, service fast, and the place is just so cute! Not pictured was the mango sticky rice— sooooo good!! Overall, we will be back often to try everything on the menu!”

Lunch

Lunch Thai Basil Spaghetti

$12.99+

Stir-fried spaghetti with vegetables, basil, house sauce, and protein.

“If you are in the area, then it is worth your while to try out Thai Basil. Our waitress had the whole table smiling and laughing and recommended I try the the Thai spaghetti (admittedly the rec was biased as it was her own home recipe, but that made me want to try it all the more!) and no complaints here! Prices were very reasonable, staff was great, and portions were aplenty. Need I say more?”

Appetizers

Soups

Tom Yum Gai (Lemongrass Soup)

$6.50+

Chicken, galangal, and mushrooms simmer in lemongrass broth with scallions.

“Delicious food and friendly staff. The Tom Yum soup with chicken was perfectly seasoned and just the right amount of spice. Added rice noodles and it was the perfect meal. I have a gluten allergy and the staff was happy to look at ingredients to make sure certain dishes were safe. My husband had sesame chicken which was crispy on the outside and juicy inside. I’ll be thinking about that soup until the next time. Can’t wait to go back.”

Curry

Noodles

Drunken Noodles

$15.99

Wide rice noodles stir-fried with chili, garlic, and vegetables.

“Thai Basil is the best Thai food in Hampton roads! It is so authentic, the most of any other Thai restaurant I’ve tried here. Their food is delicious every single time. It is definitely the best pad thai I’ve had in all of Virginia, there is no place like it around. It is always my go-to meal when I want a perfect portion plus leftovers! Their curry and drunken noodles are also really good!!!”

Fried Rice

Basil Fried Rice (Spicy Fried Rice)

$15.99+

Jasmine rice with basil, bell pepper, chili, garlic, and selected protein.

“There needs to be a 10 star category for this place. The service was personal and attentive, the atmosphere was spectacular and the food looked and tasted more like excellent Thai home cooking than some restaurant in a trendy area. Thoroughly satisfied inside and out. UPDATE: It was such a good lunch yesterday that we ordered out again tonight. I cannot ay enough about tje service and energy here”

Seafood

Lunch Yaki Soba

Welcome to Thai Basil

Thai Basil serves Asian food with coconut-milk curries, rice noodle dishes and Thai-style salads. You'll also find grilled chicken in bourbon sauce and eggplant sautéed in spicy black bean sauce.

Pad Thai pairs rice noodles with tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts. Pot Stickers have seasoned chicken filling and soy-ginger sauce, while Thai Beef Salad layers thinly sliced beef and onions over lettuce.

Visit Thai Basil in Portsmouth, VA for pickup, dine-in or delivery. Pineapple Fried Rice (Hawaiian) combines eggs, pineapple and cashew nuts with your choice of chicken, pork or tofu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Asian food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Drunken Noodles — Wide rice noodles are stir-fried with chili, garlic, onions, basil, and bell peppers; choose a protein and required spice level.
  • Pad Thai — Rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, green onions, and tamarind sauce, topped with fresh bean sprouts and crushed peanuts; choose a protein.
  • Basil Fried Rice (Spicy Fried Rice) — This jasmine fried rice includes basil, bell pepper, chili, and garlic, with required choices for protein and spice level.
  • Fried Spring Rolls — Four deep-fried rolls contain shredded cabbage, carrots, and clear noodles, with sweet-and-sour sauce; chicken roll or beef lumpia are optional.
  • Pad See-Ew — Choose chicken, pork, or tofu for wide rice noodles stir-fried with egg and broccoli, then select a spice level.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for asian food throughout the Portsmouth area. Order your asian food online for convenient pickup or delivery.

Is there a kids menu?

Thai Basil offers kid-friendly options, including Kids Fried Rice and Kids Chicken Nuggets with French Fries.

Explore our menu to see all the options for your next family meal.