Spicy Basil in Brent

The mains were fantastic, hot, spicy, and packed with flavour. The dumplings arrived cold, and hard. The waitress was very rude, and inattentive. We sat at the bottom.

The chicken and prawn dumplings were nice and the money bags were bland. The chicken rice dish was ok and the prawn noodle dish was nice.

Ordered a large rice and the container wasn't filled to the top as usual. Service has dropped over the years. I've been a longstanding customer but the price rises and poor service is making me choose elsewhere as the portions have been reduced over time whilst prices only increase.

Spicy Basil is a hidden gem for lovers of authentic Thai cuisine. While the decor leans toward the basic and understated side, the quality of the food more than compensates for it. Each dish bursts with vibrant flavors and a balance of heat and freshness that truly captures the essence of Thai cooking. The spicy basil stir-fry is a standout, with perfectly cooked vegetables and tender protein options bathed in a fragrant, fiery sauce. The pad Thai is another must-try, offering a delightful blend of tangy, sweet, and savory notes. The service is friendly and efficient, making it a great spot for a casual meal packed with flavor. If you’re willing to overlook the modest ambiance, you’ll be rewarded with some of the best Thai food in town.

Food was great and yummy for the tummy, issue is i was live streamig and show casing the place on stream, where the managment got involved, than was insulted and spat on by owners, a ruthless gangesters if you ask me! What they were hiding is your guess. Probably staff not registerd. Anyway i dont care i still go back or do a take away when mood calls.

One of the best thai restaurants in London, the food is incredible.

Regular customer, always such good food

It’s a good Thai if you just want a quick meal. The food arrives a couple of minutes after you order and it tastes authentic. However, when I came last night I noticed there was only a slither of chicken in my pad Thai so I was disappointed.

I have always walked past this place but never went in to try it until today. This place is always packed with people and I can tell why!!! The place was full so the waitress took us downstairs with a lot more seating available. The food was delicious as expected, we got recommended a bunch of items from the waitress and they all turned out to be delicious. My favourite was the starter which was the prawn and chicken dumplings!!! Highly recommended this place.

VERY GOOD SERVICES AND QUALITY. WELL RECOMMEND.

Tasty and fresh food, also for vegetarians. Affordable and good service. You can only pay in cash.

Authentic Thai food, pictured are Chicken Pad Thai £11, and Chicken satay x4 skewers £6.50; as on November 2024. Highly recommended, there is good seating available, and sometimes they open the downstairs too. Reasonable prices and fresh tasty food, this place is always busy - highly recommend.

Told cash only when collecting my order. Advised to leave if no cash as they wouldn’t accept transfer. Prices have increased significantly. Not worth the hassle.

Very tasty food! Big portions and good price. Most dishes cost £11. Not a lot of space and can get a bit loud if busy. But food definitely amazing! They have thai tea but in a bottle and super sweet. Also cash only

Small place but awesome food. I've been going there for years.

Located on the Kilburn High Rd. Good transport accessibility. Reasonable price meals. All ages welcomed. Bit on the small side upstairs/has a downstairs. Eat In/Take Away

Great Atmosphere and amazing food. Small and cosy restaurant, can get quite busy. I would recommend the Chicken chilli garlic basil noodles, with less chillies because it can be very spicy! Customer service was very good, food was ready within 5-10 minutes. Highly recommend this place, I would go again.

Good place cheap food most dishes £10, good halal Thai, service not good could do with more waiting staff, also CASH ONLY, very congested and crowded. Hope You get to seat!

Really Authentic and Good food . Staff can be but difficult . The place is but tight atleast they serve real food

Best authentic Thai food in all of London!I moved out of the area many years ago but keep coming to Kilburn whenever I can just for this delicious food!I absolutely love their dishes!Highly recommended!

Excellent service, quick to serve a table. Upon taking our food order, quick service of food, food tasted delicious. Travel over an hour for the food. Never disappointed. Only nag is the price has gone up since last visit. For price increase expect the portion to be a little bigger.

Food was as expected, tasty. Ok value for money. Seating very tightly packed. Unfortunately cash only.

Yummy food , best for takeaway , always busy Thai green curry is Amazing 🤩

The most tastiest Thai food in London! So honest and humble are the drivers that deliver! Ali is also a very kind human being and so professional. They deserve all the success in the world and for everyone to try they’re outstanding and exceptional tasty Cuisine.

The best spicy checken noodles in town can't beat it

The service and food was excellent but the price is to high £11 for any main course is to much from 2 years ago my last eating..because the portion still the same.. But i recommend to be there to eat... For sure i will back but no like b4..

Best Thai food in london now doubt being going since a kid the flavours dont change

One of those places, great tasting food (although quality is not always as stellar as it used to be), but a bit dodgy! They only take cash and they are not very clean at all. Tables dirty and no foods covered in the kitchen, everything just looked a bit run down.

Got the soup, was spicy and full of flavour. Simple little restaurant but looking at the noodle dishes on other tables will definitely come back! Open kitchen full flame woks. Amazing food,

Really nice place and halal food, but dining area is small place which may cause long line sometimes

This is a great find, super authentic food. Only problem is it's cash only so be aware.

Amazing food. Best noodles ever

Probably the best place in Kilburn. Fantastic food and super speedy service it has been our go to in NW London for many years.

Coming here from the last 15years just amazing and first time I think of thanks all the team and recommand

Came across this restaurant by chance and so pleased I did so! Hot from start to finish, fresh and great portions for a very reasonable price…..And for any muslims, it’s all halal!

Absolutely love this place. Don't judge it by how it looks! The food is one of the best.

I come here all the time and the food never disappoints. Quite affordable, but I hate how it is cash only. The dining area is very small and uncomfortable. 10/10 food though and I will never stop coming here. I always get the same thing because I always crave it. Best restaurant in Kilburn!!

Looking for a cheap and cheerful Thai spot in London? This place is a hidden gem. It's clean, the staff are friendly, and the food is amazing. From pad thai to green curry, they have it all. And the best part? It's super affordable! Just remember, it's cash only and BYOB.

Really enjoyed our meal here, it’s very quick and easy and tasty food. Easy to customise meal for kids. Great for a quick bite.

Absolutely love the food from this restaurant I get takeaway on my way home from central London, and it's still piping hot 40mins later

Great food and great value. We sat downstairs where there is lots of extra space

Order starters and main but main arrive first and was very disappointed with the quality of food. Since management has change the quality and services very poorly. I miss the old Basil.

Do not fall for spicy basic budget food insta stories. The food is subpar. Not worth the money, prawns are very bad quality easy to tell they were frozen for weeks. Seating not that great. Server also forgot to place my main order. Had to cancel as my company had finished theirs. Won't be going again

When I 1st ate here 11 yrs ago, I was paying £5.50 for the meal I enjoy having, now that same meal is £11. Meals keep going to up, it's ridiculous. Typical Asian restaurant not excepting card, cash only. Avoiding the tax man. Probably using the unopened spicy basil in cricklewood as a money laundry shop. Well the food was good. Suppose that's good enough to eat there.

The food is always great (tasty) service is nice the decoration could do with a revamp

A place for a quick bite Prices have gone up more than the inflation rate. Freshly cooked Thai food. Even though it is a busy place but just too dirty restaurant and its toilets for my liking

I've had a few recommendations for this place. Omg did it not disappoint. Its the tastiest thai food I've eaten. People kept coming in and out on a Tuesday night, so you know its good. I had the chicken satay, the peanut sauce with it was sooo good. The Beef pad thai was really good as was the Spicy Basil Chicken Stir Fry, super tasty with a kick to it. Look forward to coming again. Food is halal Mosque a short walk away Its a busy area, so parking might be tricky to find.

This place was amazing food was great. Service Was fantastic There aren't many places like this. Great value highly recommended

Very disappointed with the sweet n sour chicken the container was filled with vegetables and a child's portion of chicken that cost me £11 not enough to feed an adult. I did not order sweet n sour vegetables

It is a shame they dont take cards for payment. They are loosing 10000£. They do have machine but rhey dont want to use it so they dont pay taxes.

This isnt the fancies or nicest of places tbh but food is amazing! been 10 years and still going here!

Disappointed + Zero Service+ rude staff+ tasteless Food + No hygiene’s.

The best Thai food in london. Everything is authentic about this place. The dishes are extremely tasty. The staff are so friendly and the atmosphere is buzzing. The portions are big and despite a small price rise, it's still great value for money. The Chicken Satay and Pad Thai are my favourite dishes.

Very Rude, and very unprofessional guy on the till, He’s losing customers, Look like not loyal to his duty,

The food hits the spot. Brilliant Thai and lots of options.

Always a busy vibrant place.. And the food is so lovely delicious

Very busy, very delicious. service is ok. Place could be cleaner.

This is not a big place, but was a wonderful experience and the food is made fresh to the order so always at its best. If you have prawn crackers, best to get the spicy ones.

The best thai food I’ve ever had!

I was a loyal customer for years and it had always been the best-value restaurant on the high street (though service of some was an issue). However, the price tag has been raised for too much with the name of inflation. (For example £12 for something charged £6 before) It's a shame we lost a good choice in Kilburn.

Quick stop for Lunch it’s great! Great portions :)

This place was a gem, but went after a few years sadly the quality of food has gone down and the prices increased considerably. Not worth the experience. Unclean n needs a revamp.

Spicy Basil, Authentic Thai Food and somewhat of an authentic Thai atmosphere too. Situated on the main road of Kilburn, this absolute sunshine of a restaurant is a lovely place to sit down for a meal, whether it being a meal in-between shopping, work, day out or whatever the occasion, words can't describe the abundance of joy one would feel after eating at this location. The interior of this place will have one teleported from modern day London to what one that hasn't been to Thailand would presume to be a modern day Thai restaurant in Thailand. The service, the look of the menu, the way the tables and chairs are assorted really adds to that touch of Thai authenticity, the art of the theme in this location really works well with what the restaurant represents. From the moment one walks in, the waft of the food being cooked is like a hot summer's zephyr after being through a harsh winter solstice, the aroma of the food, the hustle and bustle of the chefs in the kitchen really adds to that busy city Thai life, the only other ingredient missing from that would be the blaring horns off of vehicles stuck in traffic. I had ordered the beef with garlic chilli and basil with fried rice and for the price the size of the portion is exceptional; to the point where one would be contemplating their next visit. The ingredients used were fresh, the dish hot as well as the service of the food quite quick. From the first spoonful I was lost in the temptation of scoffing my meal down quickly, though it was hard to resist doing so I'm glad I did, the burst of flavour, the abundance of texture, from the crunch of the vegetables, to the soft fried rice packed with flavour straight to the well cooked beef; every spoonful had me lost in temptation that was vibrating in the air of me quickly scoffing my meal down. Once I had paid for my meal I really wanted to give the chefs my compliments as well as a chefs kiss however it had seemed like they were busy and so had asked the front of house to do so on my behalf... All in all an absolutely gorgeous place (if you understand the art gone into this restaurant) with a more gorgeous amount/dishes of food being pushed out, fantastic.

Brilliant hidden gem. Located in Kilburn on the busy high street is this discreet little local authentic restaurant serving fresh hot Thai cuisine. Tantalising food to fit all palates, just ask for more or less spice and they are happy to accommodate. Service is friendly and fast, price is great and food is delicious. The whole menu is also halal. Great restaurant and would highly recommend. 5 stars!

A gem of a place. Food arrives really quickly and is piping hot. 6 minutes from order to delivery. The food quality is great too and reasonably priced. Only complaint would be the chicken satays were a bit thin.

Always a fantastic meal at Spicy Basil on the A5 into London town ! Had the Pad Thai this time and it was flavoursome and fresh. Also had a coconut water drink which added a spash of the tropics to the meal

The food is full of flavour king prawn pad Thai is one my favourite dish. The chicken Green Thai curry is also very nice with egg fried rice. The sitting in the restaurant is not very comforting the tables are all very close together and makes you feel very claustrophobic.

Food here is just too nice and so authentic, fresh and presented nicely. My favourite Thai spot hands down and the staff are always lovely to me whenever I visit. Would be great if the restaurant was a little bigger as getting a table can be tricky but for the food, the wait is worth it.

Great food at very decent prices !

They cook the best pad Thai’s in london

My favourite restaurant, just come try any dishes yummy 😀

Tasty food, fast service for take away. Cash only.

If you want the cheapest and fastest Thai food in London (and your not fussed with spicy..) THIS IS THE PLACE. We come to did place for nearly 10 years.. in Kilburn and we never got disappointed. To be totally honest this last time was a little too spicy even for me. But with an average of 11 pounds x dish (and with a LOT of food in your plate for your dosh!!) Can't moan too much. If you like Thai, spicy and your near Kilburn.. its a NO brainer!!

Absolute nonsense food white rice with soya sauce and noodle with some kind of sweet chilli even i could make this kind of food not restaurant standard and rude staff i donnt know how this place is so busy cleary people nowadays dont have taste buds

I don’t understand the negative reviews for this spot. The food was wonderful, came out quickly and hot, and the service was lovely!! They are cash only which is posted on the front door. As a visitor to London, I haven’t always felt super welcomed but this place is an exception :) Highly recommend!!

Do not recommend this place!! I’ve been a loyal customer for years as I used to enjoy the food but they’ve increased the prices so much and the customer service is awful. The quality of the food has gone worse and the prices increased and I’m tired of continuously being disrespected by the Pakistani/ Indian man who works there who has always been so rude, unpleasant and aggressive and has literally told me and my family to ‘get out’ when he makes multiple mistakes which other workers have to sort out and apologise for. I used to like this place a lot but I will never go back there again. They’ve lost a very loyal customer.

Quick and delicious thai food. A hidden gem in Kilburn that's not to be missed. I always get the beef with ginger and garlic but everything on the menu is pretty good

Located in the heart of Kilburn, this restaurant is a gem. It's a super busy local spot, always buzzing. Despite its popularity, the restaurant manages to maintain quick service, which is commendable. The portions here are generous, offering great value for money. Each dish is bursting with flavour; my personal favourite is the Chicken Pad Thai, although I've tried various other dishes, all of which were equally delicious. The freshness of the ingredients is undeniable. As you pass by the counter, you can catch a glimpse of the staff preparing the dishes and getting the ingredients ready, adding a unique touch to the dining experience. Being a small, family-run establishment, the restaurant isn't fancy but it is welcoming. When I lived in the area between 2009 and 2018, it became one of my go-to spots. I even introduced my Brazilian in-laws to this hidden gem when they visited, and they loved it! A word of advice for future diners: they accept cash only. Also, while the food is top-notch, the level of cleanliness could be improved. Overall, it offers a fantastic dining experience with delicious food at reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit! The portions here are generous, offering great value for money. Each dish is bursting with flavour; my personal favourite is the chicken pad thai, although I've tried various other dishes, all of which were equally delicious. The freshness of the ingredients is undeniable. As you pass by the counter, you can catch a glimpse of the staff preparing the dishes and getting the ingredients ready, adding a unique touch to the dining experience. Being a small, family-run establishment, Spicy Basil is cosy and welcoming. When I lived in the area between 2009 and 2018, it became one of my go-to spots. I even introduced my Brazilian in-laws to this hidden gem when they visited, and they loved it! A word of advice for future diners: Spicy Basil accepts cash only. Also, while the food is top-notch, the level of cleanliness could be improved. Overall, Spicy Basil offers a fantastic dining experience with delicious food at reasonable prices. Definitely worth a visit!

Best good value for money Thai Restaurant in town!I only do take away from here as the ambient is really poor but the quality of food and the portions are unbeatable. Just a note they only accept cash.

Straightforward Thai food. They are all very nice, and the food is very yummy. Don't take cards.

This place has been my go to thai place good price and good food, however, one of the kind members of staff made us aware that the vegetarian menu is not fully vegetarian going on to inform us that the currys contain preprepared sauces contains fish oil. When asked on previous occasions they had said clearly that it wouldn't be a problem to make it completely veg not contains any fish or oyster sauce ( non veg items) only for us to be told on this last occasion thst it does and that they don't really pay any attention to cross contamination. Personally I would recommend this place for non veg people unfortunately not for anyone else any more.

Lovely food they should expand to a bigger restaurant

Red curry was extremely oily, I’m so disappointed to have spent £11 on this dish. If I wanted oil I would’ve got it from the supermarket. To make things worse they charge extortionate amount.

I’ve been eating here for over 17 years and my in-laws for as long as they’ve been open! Even though we live nowhere near now, still pop in or takeaway once a quarter. It’s consistently good food, nothing fancy, just really flavoursome and generous portions. Any beef or chicken dish, set to your favourite flavour - you’ll thoroughly enjoy.

the place is not cleaned has hair in everything and the guy who is a manager is so rude.

Always very nice food , fast service.

I was a customer for 6-7 years.Unfortunately within a year they increase the price many times. 1.Expensive!!! Not the same quality of food but charged like restaurants price! 2.Food not the same like before! Maybe chef changed or ingredients changed.Food was mixed cold and warm! maybe they precooked? 3.Bad smell from the food,probably old oil or they reusing the same oil! 4.Spring roll was rubbish! Inside don’t know what is that but wasn’t possible to eat ,so I haven’t eat,only 1 bite but still paid! 5.Very dirty tea pot! 6.Will I come back?Well all who I know like 12 people used to come here but they told me not to go there anymore because it’s not the same food anymore!

Food was so so delicious and the service was incredibly fast and efficient! Definitely highly recommend to anyone looking for a decent meal for reasonable pricing. Will 100% eat there again, also the tables come with servings of chilli flake oil, green pepper oil and soy sauce so you can add spice for your personal palate, which I adore 🌶

Unfortunately not good anymore.

One of the best Thai food choices, completely halal, with great prices and good quality and quantity

Great tasting food very busy, great service!

No words just straight up best food ever

Keeps upping the prices and unfortunately, getting quite expensive there now. Tbh food was great for the price it was when it was cheaper as it was reasonably decent food and quick although sometimes the chicken is a bit ropey there. Basically it's good but not a £11 pound a dish good. At that price I would rather eat elsewhere. To the owner I would say, don't get to greedy sir. Can't lie won't be going there for a while.

Hygiene concern. Insect found in rice in Thai greens curry meal, sewage smell lower ground. Would not recommend.

I've been coming to this place for years. Used to be really good food and good value for money but now they're just taking the mickey. I appreciate cost of living but to almost double your price and give smaller portions you have lost all integrity and my business. Remember when times where hard and you were profiteering from it. You only accept cash which I can't believe has been running for this long so clearly you're not even paying the correct tax and probably pay your staff below minimum wage cash. Its hurts me to say this but this place has become and absolute con.

This place serves the best Thai food from London. If you want great food this is your best choice, if you are on a first date, go elsewhere as it is not the most designed restaurant of London

Best staff incredible food and very fast service. I'm surprised this place should have at least 1000 reviews. Its very famous in london

The food from this establishment always second to none. Fresh and Delicious. The service was very good. My order was taken over the phone and waiting time for delivery was quick, maybe about half an hour.

Great value for money! Big portions and the food is really good!! No frills Thai food that tastes amazing

Food is very good especially their stir fry dishes, always so much “wok hay”. Prices gone up, uses a large plate to make their portions bigger, also basil fried rice over salted and too much Msg.