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Basil

32 ratings
$$$ • Thai Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Safety Rating
15 ratings

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460 King St
Charleston, SC 29403

Most Recent Reviews


Symptomatic Celiac

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The waitress was super helpful and patient. They clearly mark which dishes are gluten free. I had the masaman curry and it was amazing. I didn’t see any alcohol I could have (besides wine) but the waitress informed me they can switch the vodka in certain drinks to Tito’s brand! This will be a regular spot for me when visiting Charleston.

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for kids
  • Good for takeout
Updated 3 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Great food, clearly marked gluten free items on the menu, and they said marked down that i have Celiac disease!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Food was soooo good! I got the pad thai and duck salad (actually two servings of the pad thai)! The staff is knowledgeable and caring about Celiac. Would definitely go again!!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 4 years ago read full review

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.

Gluten-Free Features

  • Gluten-Free Menu

Categories

  • Asian
  • Kid Friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Takeout
  • Thai
  • Vegetarian Friendly

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Celiac

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I am ultra sensitive and I get reaction from Basil. Not sure if it is the MSG or cross contamination but definitely not 100% for me.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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I am so thankful for Basil Thai. I had a coconut soup, an appetizer that was lettuce wrap style and Pad Thai. I loved the Pad Thai!

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Gluten Intolerant

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Very tasty food, great service. Menu clearly marked. Best of all I didn't get sick.

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Celiac

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Great Pad Thai - clear menu

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Fantastic Thai food for gluten-free eaters and gluten eaters alike! There are quite a few menu options for GF, and they all taste delicious! They staff is knowledgeable and helpful.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Gluten free food is marked on their menu. Contrary to another review, they use regular soy sauce for all the entrees (and didn't accommodate for us) and use gf soy sauce on the table which made it hard.

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Symptomatic Celiac

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Very good. The main menu was clearly marked with many gluten free options. My table ordered Pad Thai, curry, beef satay, soup and Sweet and Sour chicken. All entrees came with an Asian coleslaw and white rice. The Pad Thai was awesome. The waiter informed me that they recently switched their house soy sauce used in the kitchen to a gluten free brand.

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Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Gluten Sensitive

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Great Pad Thai. Gluten free marked on the menu.

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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I saw they had pad Thai which is my favorite Thai dish so I didn't even look at how many gf dishes they offered. I told the waitress I couldn't eat gluten, and she took it very seriously. My meal was great although the shrimp and chicken were both slightly over cooked. I loved the noodles, sauce, and sprouts, and was thankful for a safe meal which is so hard to find in Asian restaurants.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac friendly?

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Noodle options are NOW GLUTEN FREE AGAIN

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 8 years ago read full review

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The first time I visited Basil Thai (9/2014) I was IN LOVE with the pad thai! Hands down the best I ever had. I recently visited Basil again (March '15), and the waitress informed me that their restaurant had just changed their noodle supplier and the noodles are no longer gluten free. Big disappointment! Sadly, it really limited the menu and I won't be visiting again.

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They have gluten-free sake (its also kosher and sulfite free). The spring rolls are amazing, have them leave out the peanuts and hoisen (plum) out of the dipping sauce. Coconut chicken soup is amazing!

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Lots of gluten free options. I had the shrimp salad and loved it

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Celiac

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The coconut soup and the duck salad are great

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Asymptomatic Celiac

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I didn't like it. Weird foods.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Amazing restaurant and very celiac friendly. I had the duck salad and Pad Thai, and both were amazing. There was a great selection of celiac friendly dishes and the staff were very knowledgeable. My favorite spot in Charleston.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

Celiac

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The coconut soup is amazing!!! The staff is very GF friendly

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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gluten free clearly indicated on menu .. lots of GF appetizers... DELICIOUS pad thai!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 9 years ago read full review

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whoa...such good thai food! had coconut soup and pad thai. gf options marked on menu. get there early for dinner or expect a wait.

Updated 10 years ago read full review

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The curry is da bomb

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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Symptomatic Celiac

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Celiac friendly?

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Wonderful authentic Thai food. Excellent curry dishes and Pad Thai

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Reviews of this Chain

Celiac

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Really enjoyed our meal here. Atmosphere, food and service were all excellent. Had a table by the window overlooking a small pond. They appeared to have outdoor seating in warmer weather. Menu was clearly labeled with gluten free options which included several appetizers and decent number of entrees. My husband and I tried the pad thai that came with chicken and shrimp and massaman beef curry. Both were excellent!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings
  • Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for takeout
  • Offers outdoor seating
  • Reservations recommended
Celiac

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The food was good, but I got glutened. I was assured that they were careful about cross contact, but I think they deep fried some of the veggies in my curry in a shared fryer.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Celiac

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Pad Thai was delicious. Staff was very knowledgeable about gluten allergies and took extra precautions

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Overall Rating

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The menu had such an array of gluten free food. So many options!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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Very very sick right now.

I ordered chicken fried rice take out. Neither the receipt nor box were marked gluten free. I called to make sure it was gluten free as ordered. The manager sounded very annoyed and told me that the fried rice is naturally gluten free. However, the menu states that it can be made gluten free upon request. She advised that gf soy sauce is now automatically being used. I explained how sick gluten makes me. She again said the same thing in an annoyed voice.

Trust your instincts. I am now very sick. I am so disappointed to be glutened and the pain it causes. I should have known from her tone that she either didn’t understand or simply didn’t care.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

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