Basil Cafe Menu

Jeow Mak Len (GF)

A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh Thai chili peppers, and a hint of fish sauce. Usually eaten with sticky rice.

Sticky Rice (GF)

A side of sticky rice (Thai medium to long grain sweet rice), steamed in a bamboo steamer.

Sai Oua

Homemade "Lao Pork Sausage" stuffed with thick cut ground pork, shallots, lemongrass and fresh Thai chilies. Lightly fried and served with sticky rice, and "Jeow Mak Len," a Lao style salsa/dipping s

Nam Khao

Sien Savanh

Mok (GF)

Pa (Fish) OR Gai (Chicken) marinated in lemongrass, basil leaves, kaffir leaves, glass noodles, and fresh Thai chilies; wrapped in a banana leaf and then steamed. Served with sticky rice.

Nuea Yahng Nahm Thok

Marinated and grilled strips of a juicy, tender, and savory, steak (served medium rare to medium well; however rareness is adjustable, please allow for proper cook times when adjusting rareness), ser

Thai Iced Coffee

Traditional Olieng style iced Thai Coffee with cream.

Thai Iced Tea (with cream or lime)

Traditional black (turns an orange hue) Thai, sweetened, iced tea. Traditionally served with cream, but can also be served with freshly squeezed lime juice.

Vietnamese Coffee (Hot or Cold)

Traditional slow dripped, mini-French press style, coffee. Dripped over sweetened condensed milk.

Boba Tea

Fresh fruit (non-powdered and freshly made) traditional creamy Vietnamese smoothies. Flavors: Strawberry, Mango, Avocado, Jack Fruit, Durian, Lychee, Pineapple, Kiwi, Coconut, Thai Coffee, Thai Tea

Fresh Sweet Young Coconut

Fresh sweet young coconut in the shell. We chop the top off for you to enjoy the delicious and sweet young coconut juice and the tender meat of the coconut as well.

Tom Yum Soup (GF)

Slightly spicy & tangy tamarind based broth with lemongrass, galangal (SE Asian blue-rooted ginger), kaffir leaves (leaves of the lime tree), mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and onions. Choice of chicken

Tom Kha Gai (GF)

Cut chicken breast in a savory light coconut-chicken broth with lemongrass, mushrooms, galangal (SE Asian blue rooted ginger), kaffir leaves (leaves of the lime tree), onions, and mushrooms.

Egg Rolls

Filled with freshly ground chicken breast, glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & onions. Wrapped in a thin egg roll style wrapper (Non-Gluten Free). Served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.

Veggie Egg Rolls

Filled with glass noodles, cabbage, carrots, & onions. Wrapped in a thin egg roll style wrapper (Non-Gluten Free). Served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.

Crab Rangoon

Dumpling wrappers (Non-Gluten Free) filled with seasoned cream cheese, crab meat, and scallions, deep fried, and served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.

Cream Cheese Rolls

East meets Philly & Wisconsin. Egg roll wrappers (Non-Gluten Free) filled with house seasoned cream cheese and scallions, deep-fried, and served with a side of the house sweet and sour sauce.

Vietnamese Spring Rolls (GFR)

Rice vermicelli noodles, with chopped lettuce, carrots, mint, basil, bean sprouts, and a chive stem, freshly wrapped in a translucent rice paper. A choice of shrimp, chicken, tofu, or veggie. Served

Chicken Satay

Skewers of chicken breast, marinated in the house coconut-curry seasoning; served with a side of the house peanut sauce.

Chicken Wings

Chicken wings marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning, lightly breaded and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.

Bánh Cúon (Rice Rolls) (GF)

Vietnamese pan steamed rice flour rolls, filled with freshly ground pork, minced mushrooms, and scallions, topped with fried shallots; and served with a side of the house sweet & tangy vinaigrette.

Crispy Quail

Two quails, halved (four pieces total), marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.

Crispy Calamari

Lightly breaded and deep-fried fresh calamari; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.

Bánh Xéo (Vietnamese Crepe) (GF)

Savory Vietnamese Crepe filled with fresh shrimp, pork, scallions, & bean sprouts; served with a side of lettuce, mint, cilantro, basil, the house carrot-daikon relish, and the house sweet & tangy vi

Sticky Rice Mango (Or with Durian) (GF)

Short-grained, glutinous, sticky rice, in a sweetened coconut sauce, topped with fresh cut mangos and topped with a sweet and salty coconut drizzle.

Kanom Krok (Coconut Rice Hot Cakes) (GF)

Traditional Thai street fare, brownie bite sized, rice flour batter with coconut cream, and scallions, pan seared cakes. Drizzled with the house sweet & salty coconut cream sauce.

Fried Banana (With or without Nutella)

Bananas wrapped in egg roll wrappers (Non-Gluten Free), deep fried, and topped with the house sweet and salty coconut cream and freshly roasted and ground sesame seeds.

Phó (GFR)

Traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup, slow boiled over hours, daily, before served. Comes with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeño peppers, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and h

Vegan Phó (GFR)

100% Vegan based Phó broth (traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup) made fresh with fresh vegetables and slow boiled before serving. Served with Chinese broccoli (Kai-lan), mushrooms, and tofu; with

Kow Boon (Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup) (GF)

Traditional Lao rice vermicelli noodle curry soup. Fall off the bone shredded style chicken breast in a slightly spicy coconut curry broth; topped with bamboo shoots, mint, and cilantro. Served addit

Yellow Egg Noodle Soup (Mee)

Yellow egg noodles served in a flavorful house made broth, with Chinese broccoli (Kai-lan), and choice of chicken, pork, or seafood (fresh shrimp and fresh calamari)

Som Tum (Thai Papaya Salad) (Vegan Version Available) (GF)

Shredded green papaya, carrots, cherry tomatoes, roasted peanuts, and fresh thai chili peppers; tossed in a mortar with a pestle in a light Thai spicy-sweet-tangy house dressing; served with rice ver

Tum Mak Houng (Lao Papaya Salad) (Vegan Version Available) (GF)

Shredded green papaya, long green beans, Lao eggplant, and cherry tomatoes; tossed in a mortar with a pestle in a light Lao spicy-tangy house dressing; served with rice vermicelli noodles, and cabbag

Vietnamese Lotus Salad (GF)

Pickled lotus flower stems with carrot and daikon, minced mint and basil; topped with fresh cut shrimp, fried shallots, and homemade roasted peanuts. Served with a side of the sweet & tangy house vin

Lao Laab Salad (GF)

Choice of minced beef, chicken, or shrimp mixed with chopped mint and basil, ground roasted rice, ground chili pepper, lime juice, in a traditional savory, slightly spicy and tangy light dressing. Se

Yum Talay (GF)

Fresh whole seafood, shrimp, squid, and mussels, with chopped mint and basil, ground roasted rice, ground chili pepper, lime juice, in a traditional savory, slightly spicy and tangy light dressing. S

Bun Nuong

Rice vermicelli noodles (served room temperature) topped with freshly shredded lettuce, carrots, chopped mint and basil, cucumbers, bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Served with a choice of grilled c

Mixed Vegetables in House Peanut Sauce (GF)

Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the house peanut sauce with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Mixed Vegetables in House Garlic Sauce (GFR)

Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Chinese Broccoli, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the lighter house garlic sauce, with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp

Chinese Broccoli (GFR)

Sautéed Chinese Broccoli (Kai-Lan) in the light house garlic sauce. Can add a choice of tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp if desired.

Basil Fried Rice (GFR)

Stir-fried rice with egg, onions, and Thai basil in a light homemade garlic chili pepper oil; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Fried Rice (GFR)

Stir-fried rice with egg, onions; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Vietnamese Lemongrass

Choice of Chicken Thigh or Pork Chop in a lemongrass, garlic, house marinade; served with coconut infused jasmine rice, fried egg (over-easy), cucumber, tomato, carrot-daikon relish, and a sweet and

Pad Thai (GFR)

Stir-fried thin rice noodles in the house tamarind sauce, with eggs, bean sprouts, chives, and roasted peanuts; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Thai Lo Mein

Stir-fried egg noodles with garlic, onions, and egg; served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Laad Na (GFR)

Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with eggs, topped with mixed vegetables in the thicker house garlic sauce. Served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Pad See Eew (GFR)

Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with eggs and Chinese broccoli (Kai-Lan) in the light house soy sauce. Served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Pad Kee Mao (Spicy) (GFR)

Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with bell peppers, carrots, onions, and Thai basil in the house chili-garlic oil. With a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Mee Krob

Freshly fried crispy yellow egg noodles, topped with mixed vegetables stir-fried in the thicker house garlic sauce; served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp

Spicy Basil (GF)

Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed with Thai basil, kaffir leaves, and onions, in the house's spicy-garlic chili sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, mussels (in the half shell), squid, f

Spicy Lemongrass (GF)

Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed with lemongrass, kaffir leaves, onions, and bell peppers in the house's spicy-garlic chili sauce. Choice of chicken, beef, pork, prawns, mussels (in the half she

Red OR Green Curry (GF)

Sautéed chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp with bamboo shoots, long green beans, Lao eggplant, onions & basil in a red (red chili pepper) or green (green chili pepper) chili coconut curry sauce

Masaman (GF)

Sautéed mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, or beef with potatoes, onions, carrots, & peanuts in a yellow masaman coconut curry sauce

Basil's Signature Tilapia

Two tilapia filets, lightly breaded and fried; topped with a choice of one of Basil's signature sauces: Red Curry, Spicy Basil, or Spicy Lemongrass.

Salt & Pepper

Lightly breaded and fried prawns (head and shell on), fish (fresh lake smelt), or squid, or a combination of the three; stir-fried with garlic, onions, jalapeños