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Basilic
Categories: Restaurants Vietnamese Restaurants Thai Vietnamese, Thai [Edit]
83 de la Gauchetiere OuestMontreal, QC H2Z 1C2
(514) 875-1388
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
13 reviews for Basilic
13 reviews in English
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Review from Johnny B.
12/16/2011
Good food. Good service. Recommended good Chinese beer. Cheap
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Review from Melissa M.
10/11/2011
In the mood for Asian food, we strolled down Chinatown. Basilic was the most modern looking place which is why we picked it. Once we were inside we worried for a little bit, since there weren't too many Asians which led us to believe that their Viet-Thai fare wouldn't be good, but we were wrong. I ordered their Shrimp and Chicken Pad Thai, my friend had the Chicken Pho, and my other friend had the Korean BBQ. We were very happy with our meals that our plates were licked clean! We each also had their Red Bean Ice drink which was very cool and refreshing. Our meals were under $20 a pop.
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Review from Olga M.
3/29/2011 3 photos
A pretty run of the mill viet-thai place.
The only thing that really blew me away was how clean the place. From the tables to the floors to even the bathrooms.
The foot was mediocre. I had the house pho which came with a pretty meaty broth but that was about it. I wish they gave you more greens on the side , oh and a lime. The noodles were kind of crappy and the meat was very fatty. The beef balls were really good, but how can you mess up a pre-processed meat? For the guys, they have the large bowls - which are the size of little buckets.
My friend, who's pretty allergic to MSG, was faced with another dilema. Only two of their dishes don't come chock full of MSG (It's an asian place, what did we expect). She chose a chicken/veggie dish and it was pretty good. I found the sauce a bit too peanut-y but she seemed to like it.
If I'm back to Montreal I'd consider coming again simply because of the very clean atmosphere. -
Review from Adelina Z.
2/22/2011 2 photos
I came here 3 years ago and I only just found out the name of this place. And I'm so happy I did because I've been wanting to review it for a while. We just so happened to stumble upon this place while walking through Chinatown one night. Immediately, the place impressed me. Very minimal and chic. Gives the impression that it's going to cost you a pretty penny, mais, au contraire! They were under $10 (USD)!
I chose the shrimp in Thai green curry and coconut milk. Mmm mmm! Well flavored and not too hot. My friend had one of the pork chop dishes. I can't specifically remember the name but I took a picture of it. Her dish was delicious as well.
I only wish I had a place like this back home in D.C. When I go back to Montreal, I will definitely be stopping by here. -
Review from Joshua K.
Montréal, QC
11/1/2011
The decor and presentation of the food is above average for Chinatown. The food itself was definitely average. I would go back here again, but I'm not jumping out of my seat to do so. One of many average restaurants in Chinatown.
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Review from Tim F.
7/12/2010
Consistency. Generally you like the food, or generally you don't. Part of the problem with reviewing this place was that the food quality was all over the board. The couple with us seemed to enjoy their Pad Thai and other noodle dishes. I liked, but did not love, my Panang curry with chicken dish, but my wife did not like (more like hated) the Pho dish. Also, the dumpling dish that we ordered as an appetizer was a little....well...gummy.
On the plus side, the ambiance is nice, with its clean lines and modern feel. The service, is also pretty decent. However, overall, the restaurant seems to favor style over substance. -
Review from Julie k.
3/13/2009
I had pho tai and my bff had the pad thai. The pad thai had a little chili next to it on the menu to suggest it was spicy. Once again, my theory that Montreal does not eat spicy food has been further supported.
The pho was good, so was the crispy spring rolls. I thought the pad thai tasted a little like ketchup...not very thai.
This place stands out in the area b/c of the decor and overall ambiance. Its bright and open and invites people in without the intimidation of having to know exactly what you want to order. They have plastic molds of dishes in the window so you have an idea of what this place has to offer.
HOW COME PEOPLE ARE AFRAID OF A LITTLE SWEAT MUSTACHE HERE?
I wish a giant serrano chili exploded all over this city. -
Review from Avitania B.
Toronto, ON
2/18/2010 2 photos
The Tonkinese chicken soup was the perfect thing on this chilly February afternoon. Clean flavors and chock-full of chicken pieces, though slightly bland. The lunch special is a great value, though the wonton soup and spring roll aren't anything to write home (Yelp?) about. ;)
We also shared the Chicken Chow Mein -- it's served Hong Kong style, on a bed of crispy noodles. Heavy on the veggies (a plus!), and no burnt edges.
Portions were so large that I had enough for lunch the next day. If you're looking for something with a slightly more upscale ambiance in Chinatown without being pretentious or compromising on quality, this place definitely fits the bill.Listed in: Vive Montréal!
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Review from Nikhil S.
7/4/2011
Had a quick dinner. Grilled pork chop was good. The Thai green curry was not so good - was brown in color and tasted like no other green curry I have ever had.
Reasonable prices.
Fast service
Clean, especially compared to many of the other restaurants on the street.
Attached bakery is fun as they have a number of unusual treats. -
Review from Linda R.
8/16/2011
There's really not much to say about this place, it's nestled on the one street that they call Chinatown in Montreal. The place seems to be clean and modern for a restaurant in Chinatown, they don't turn on AC, so expect it to be stuffy and warm on a hot day. They didn't even give cold water, it was just straight warm tap water. I never expect decent service when dining at a restaurant in Chinatown, so it was on par. The food lacks a lot of flavor, I had the vermicelli noodles with grilled pork and spring roll, and my husband had the pineapple fried rice (thai style). Not the best place for Viet-Thai, and not the worst, but not coming back here.
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Review from Helena K.
1/5/2010
I enjoyed the Tom Yum vegetarian soup (lots of veggies and nice and spicy!) and the vegetable Thai red curry (added tofu) served with rice. Absolutely, mouth-wateringly delicious. I was there at an off time--3 p.m.?--in between the mad lunch rush and before dinner, so the service was a bit on the slow side, but that would be my only complaint. The restaurant is conveniently located near the Palais des congrès de Montréal, so you can stop in for a delicious lunch in Chinatown and avoid the chain restos.
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Review from Jennifer B.
7/10/2010 1 Check-in Here
Very good food, everything was really fresh! A great selection of the old standbys, the Vegetable Curry was to die for!
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Review from A. T.
2/13/2009
Cleaner than most of the pho and other noodle houses on de la Gauchetiere. My beef pho lunch special came with two spring rolls, so the good value made it taste even better. Terrible bubble tea here.
