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Pad Grapao (Thai Basil)

Thai Food in Portsmouth

Stir-fried noodles, lemongrass broths and coconut curries anchor Thai food at Thai Basil in Portsmouth, VA, available for pickup.

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Thai Appetizers

Fried Spring Rolls

$6.99

Four fried rolls filled with cabbage, carrots, and clear noodles.

“I ordered the veggie spring rolls, tofu pad Thai and sweet tea. All 5 stars. The waiter was personable, professional, warm, and timely. This was my first visit and it will not be my last. I will bring more people to enjoy.”

Fried Golden Gate (Tofu)

$6.99

Deep-fried tofu comes with sweet-and-sour sauce and crushed peanuts.

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Thai basil, amazing food and top-notch service! Their Thai tea is a must try, it's the perfect balance of sweet tea and creamy milk. I opted for the panang curry, and wow... the flavors were so rich and deep, with generous chunks of chicken. Their fried tofu was also a highlight, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a side of perfectly made spicy sauce with crushed peanuts. If you're looking for a spot that delivers on flavor and quality with great service, look no further!”

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.”

Salads

Curry

Noodles

Yakisoba (In Thai Style)

$15.99

Soba noodles stir-fried with cabbage, carrots, celery, and brown sauce.

“Was in the mood for Thai food and wanted to try Thai Basil knowing it was up the street from me. I ordered thru door dash and 10/10! I got the Yaki Soba noodles with chicken and the fresh veggie spring rolls. The sauce served with the fresh rolls was sooo good too. I was very happy with the price of my food, the food itself and the portion sizes were perfect! I will definitely be back to dine in.”

Seafood

Calamari Kapow

$19.99

Calamari stir-fried with chili, garlic, basil, onions, and peppers.

“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!!!”

Thai Fried Rice

Desserts

Black Sweet Sticky Rice with Coconut Milk

$5.99

Black sticky rice with coconut milk makes a chewy, sweet dessert.

“We came to Thai Basil because of the beautiful flowers outside. It instantly drew our attention. We were seated outside when the owner introduced herself and went over how all the ingredients are locally sourced and made healthier. She recommended beverages and food. The food came out quick and delicious. My husband had 2 in spice which was at his limit. I don’t believe he could have went any higher. The waitress was so attentive and made great recommendations/follow-up. Highly recommend this Thai restaurant on this side of the water”

Lunch Pad Ka Pao

From the Kitchen at Thai Basil

Thai food at Thai Basil spans chicken soups with galangal, seafood cooked with ginger in a hot pot, and rice stir-fried with curry paste. Sweet sticky rice pairs with mango or Thai custard.

Pad Thai combines rice noodles with tamarind sauce and crushed peanuts. Panang Curry includes coconut milk and broccoli. Eggplant Pad Ped is sautéed with spicy black bean sauce and fresh basil.

Visit Thai Basil in Portsmouth, VA for dine-in, pickup or delivery. Fried Spring Rolls wrap shredded cabbage, carrots and clear noodles, then are deep-fried and served with sweet and sour sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Thai food options?

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Drunken Noodles — Wide rice noodles are stir-fried with chili, garlic, onions, basil, and bell peppers; choose a protein and required spice level.
  • 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.

Do you offer delivery and takeout?

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

Is there a kids menu?

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

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