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The busiest restaurant of North King Street, this is one of only two Thai restaurants in Charlestown, and as such, it's something of a gastronomic landmark. Within a somewhat cramped setting of ocher-colored walls and hardwood floors, you can order all the usual Thai curries and lemon-grass specials. Especially popular are Tom Kha Gai (chicken-coconut soup); duck salads with celery, onions, pineapple, carrots, ginger, and cashew nuts, and a wide array of green, red, and yellow curries. Henry Eang is your hardworking host, an entrepreneur from Cambodia who has a tale or two to tell about the Pol Pot regime.
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User Reviews for Basil
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A constant local favorite
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Basil keeps a local reputation for favorite fare, in a sought after location, with cool atmosphere. Win, win, win. Be prepared for a wait in the evening!
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- posted on 11.26.12
- by jennybuttah
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Local Favorite
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Having worked around the corner from Basil, I'm a frequent diner. The service is great and the food is amazing. Pad Thai, Masaman Curry, Tom Kha Gai soup ... lots of good choices....
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- posted on 11.06.12
- by Kristen G
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For people who don't know or like Thai food
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I will be a bit obnoxious with this review. I apologize in advance: 1-Good Thai food never has MSG. This food does. 2-There were no pieces of ginger or lemongrass or bay leaf in my...
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- posted on 11.02.12
- by aturkinnola
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Contact:
- tel: 843/724-3490
Address:
- 460 King St
- Charleston, SC 29424
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Hours:
- Mon-Thurs 11am-2:30pm and 5-10:30pm; Fri 11am-2:30pm and 5-11pm; Sat 5-11pm; Sun 5-10pm
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