Thai Basil

no dedicated GF menu, however the staff is very knowledgeable and can make most entrees gluten free! Nothing fried of course, and the curries were a safe bet. I had the pineapple fried rice gluten free and it was amazing! Will be returning.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

Update- I didn’t get sick so that is a positive!

I would give a 5 because I really love this place but tonight was really off. Our family goes here regularly. I have celiac disease and this is one place I have trusted to have gluten free meals that I can rely on as being gluten free and consistently made. In the past I have had good experiences and spoken to the servers about preparation and felt comfortable eating here. I have never eaten anything breaded as I was told there is no gluten free fryer and all breaded items contain gluten.

Tonight I ordered my regular Lake O Noodles GF. They were quiet a bit different then normal (salty and incredibly spicy). I found large chunks of chili’s in the meal (which it has never had before). I had a few bites and had to give it to someone else because it wasn’t right. Haven’t gotten sick yet and hope I don’t. However, the new and inconsistent preparation makes me doubt the new chefs awareness to consistency and/or contamination.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Average

I asked if a dish was gluten free, because they have no labels on the menu. They said we can make it gluten free. Then it came out and I re-asked if it was made gluten free just to be sure. I waited while the waitress double checked with the cook. She came back and said yes it was made gluten free.

After two bites, I noticed that the fish appeared to be breaded, and I was concerned because a place that doesn’t have GF on their menu seems unlikely to have GF flour on hand, but maybe it was just rice flour...I almost didn’t say anything. But I asked a third time just to be sure.

It was wheat flour. And I have celiac. It’s really serious if I eat wheat. This isn’t an allergy. An autoimmune disease means that when I eat gluten my immune system goes into high alert and literally starts attacking my own body. Eating a bite of gluten for someone with celiac can cause gut pain, fatigue, etc. for days and up to a couple months.

The waitress told me, “Sorry the cook doesn’t know what gluten is.” That’s fine, but if your staff isn’t educated about gluten then just say that at the beginning. I’m not expecting every place or dish to accommodate my health needs.

I’m just asking for honesty.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options

I have eaten here several times with no issues. Staff is always kind. Pineapple fried rice is amazing.

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

I love this place! Perfect for lunch and they have really reasonable lunch prices. They don’t charge extra for gluten free. Their pad Thai is amazing.

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

— Very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

I’m a super sensitive Celiac. The owner cannot tell me what ingredients are in the chili paste. Not a good sign. I have gotten sick 2x here and the last time I was very sick! They ‘claim’ their curries are gluten free. I want to trust them, but I’m scared to go back.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Love Thai Basil! They can make almost anything on menu gf & they do it safely. Love their Thai spicy string beans & pad Thai! Yum!! I’ve eaten here safely dozens of times & never been sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Their menu doesn't have items marked Gluten Free but they can make almost every dish GF. I have Celiac and have ate here a few times with no issues. Very tasty food too.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff was very knowledgeable and willing to accommodate to avoid cross contamination. The food was delicious. I feel good eating there.

Awesome curries. Been here a few times with no problems.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I feel safe here! I’ve been eating at Thai Basil for 3 years and have never gotten sick. They use gf Moon Sauce and the staff has always made me feel like they understand celiac and the risk of cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff is always very friendly and they know what can be made GF and what can't. I haven't had an issue eating here. We always get take out and it's always a pleasant experience.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They will make anything you want GF and delicious too!

love them! they know gf

Thai basil has become our take out place of choice. It's inexpensive and yummy, the restaurant is always freezing.