Basil Cafe Menu

(Dine In Only) Traditional Lao Noodle Soup Made With Noodles That Are Handmade In House, In A Clean Ginger And Chicken Based Broth. Garnished With Fried Garlic, Cilantro And Green Onions; And Served With A Side Of Cut Up "Patangko" (Chinese Cruller/fried Breadstick), "Kiep Moo" (homemade Pork Crackling), And Our Homemade Garlic-chili Oil.

(Dine In Only) Slightly Spicy, Lao Style Noodle Soup From The Old Capital City Of Luang Prabang. Slightly Wider And Thicker Phó Style Rice Noodle In A Chicken Broth. Topped With A Bolognese Of Minced Pork Blended With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Shallots, Fermented Soy Bean, And Chili Peppers; Garnished With Cilantro And Green Onions, And Served With A Side Of Beansprouts, Mint, And Lime Wedges. Eaten By Mixing The Bolognese Through The Broth, And Squeezing A Lime Wedge Or Two To Add A Burst Of Citrus And Acidity. Additional Sides And Herbs Can Be Added For Additional Flavor And Textures. (Luang Prabang Khao Soi Is Not To Be Confused With The Thai Version Of Khao Soi From Chiang Mai Which Is Made With A Coconut Curried Meat Broth With Yellow Egg Noodles And Topped With Fried Crispy Yellow Egg Noodles. Our Version Is The Lao Version From Northern Lao.)

"Lao Style Crispy Fried Rice" With Shallots, Green Onions, And Mixed With A Pickled Lao Sausage (non-sausage Version Available As Well), Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, And Chopped Cilantro; Eaten Like A Lettuce Wrap.

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 Sauce.

"Lao Heavenly Sweet Beef Jerky." Thinly Sliced Beef, Covered In Sesame Seeds, Dried And Then Lightly Fried For A Crispy Outside Texture. Served With "Jeow Mak Len," A Lao Style Salsa/dipping Sauce, And Sticky Rice.

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.

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), Served With Sticky Rice And A Homemade Tamarind Based Dipping Sauce Consisting Of Roasted Ground Rice, Chili Powder, And Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice.

A Side Of Sticky Rice (Thai Medium To Long Grain Sweet Rice), Steamed In A Bamboo Steamer.

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.

Homemade Pork Crackling, Served With A Side Of The House Tamarind And Garlic Chili Dipping Sauce.

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 With A Side Of The House Hoisin-Peanut Sauce (contains Gluten). Sweet Vinaigrette Can Be Substituted For Gluten Intolerance. Add Avocado For An Extra Dollar!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lightly Breaded And Deep-fried Fresh Calamari; Served With A Side Of Sweet Chili Sauce.

Skewers Of Chicken Breast, Marinated In The House Coconut-curry Seasoning; Served With A Side Of The House Peanut Sauce.

Chicken Wings Marinated In The House Lemongrass-garlic Seasoning, Lightly Breaded And Deep-fried; Served With A Side Of Sweet Chili Sauce.

Two Quails, Halved (four Pieces Total), Marinated In The House Lemongrass-garlic Seasoning And Deep-fried; Served With A Side Of Sweet Chili Sauce.

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.

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 Vinaigrette.

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 Or Shrimp.

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.

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 Vermicelli Noodles, Prawn Flavored Chips, And Lettuce. Spiciness Is Adjustable.

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 Cabbage. Spiciness Is Adjustable.

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 Vinaigrette And Prawn Flavored Chips.

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. Served With A Side Of Lettuce, Cucumber, Mint, And Basil. Spiciness Is Adjustable.

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. Served With A Side Of Lettuce, Cucumber, Mint, And Basil. Spiciness Is Adjustable

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 Chicken, Beef, Pork, Shrimp, Or Tofu And A Side Of The House Carrot-daikon Relish And The House Sweetened Vinaigrette. Crispy Egg Rolls Added To Dish For Two More Dollars. (Only The Tofu And Shrimp Can Be Made Gluten Free)

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 Hoisin Sauce (Non-GF). Choice Of Beef, Chicken, Or Seafood (fresh Shrimp And Fresh Calamari). Beef And Seafood Versions Come With Meatballs (Non-GF).

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 The Requisite Side Of Bean Sprouts, Basil Leaves, Jalapeños, Lime Wedge, Sriracha Sauce, And Hoisin Sauce (Non-GF).

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)

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 Additionally With Bean Sprouts, Cilantro, Mint Leaves, And A Lime Wedge.

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, Fish (catfish), Or Seafood Combination (prawns, Mussels, And Squid; No Fish). (Fish Is Not GF). Spiciness Level Is Adjustable.

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 Shell), Squid, Fish (catfish), Or Seafood Combination (prawns, Mussels, And Squid; No Fish). (Fish Is Not GF)

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.

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

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

Sautéed Mixed Vegetables, Tofu, Chicken, Or Beef With Potatoes, Onions, Carrots, & Peanuts In A Yellow Masaman Coconut Curry Sauce

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.

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

Sautéed Chinese Broccoli (Kai-Lan) In The Light House Garlic Sauce. Can Add A Choice Of Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Or Shrimp If Desired.

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.

Stir-fried Rice With Egg, Onions; With A Choice Of Mixed Vegetables, Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Or Shrimp.

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 Tangy House Vinaigrette.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Stir-fried Egg Noodles With Garlic, Onions, And Egg; Served With A Choice Of Mixed Vegetables, Tofu, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Or Shrimp.

Short-grained, Glutinous, Sticky Rice, In A Sweetened Coconut Sauce, Topped With Fresh Cut Mangos And Topped With A Sweet And Salty Coconut Drizzle.

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.

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.

Thai Style "Chendol" (handmade Rice Flour And Pandan Leaf Jellies), With Hearts Of Palm, Swimming In Sweet And Savoringly Rice Coconut Milk.

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

Traditional Slow Dripped, Mini-French Press Style, Coffee. Dripped Over Sweetened Condensed Milk.

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.

Traditional Olieng Style Iced Thai Coffee With Cream.

Traditional Black (turns An Orange Hue) Thai, Sweetened, Iced Tea. Traditionally Served With Cream, But Can Also Be Served With Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice.