Basil Cafe

Basil Cafe Specials

Traditional SE Asian Fare

Sai Oua	$12.00	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	$12.00	“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
Sien Savanh	$12.00	“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, a
Mok (GF)	$12.00	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	$15.00	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
Sticky Rice (GF)	$3.00	A side of sticky rice (Thai medium to long grain sweet rice), steamed in a bamboo steamer.
Jeow Mak Len (GF)	$1.50	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.

Appetizers

Vietnamese Spring Rolls (GFR)	$7.00	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
Egg Rolls	$6.00	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	$6.00	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	$6.00	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	$6.00	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.
Crispy Calamari	$10.00	Lightly breaded and deep-fried fresh calamari; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Chicken Satay	$7.00	Skewers of chicken breast, marinated in the house coconut-curry seasoning; served with a side of the house peanut sauce.
Chicken Wings	$8.00	Chicken wings marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning, lightly breaded and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Crispy Quail	$9.00	Two quails, halved (four pieces total), marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Banh Cuon (Rice Rolls) (GF)	$8.00	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.
Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Crepe) (GF)	$13.00	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

Soups

Smaller (non-entree sized cups and bowls) of the house soups

Tom Yum Soup (GF)	$5.00 – $8.00	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)	$5.00 – $8.00	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.

Salads

Traditional Lao, Thai, & Vietnamese Salads

Som Tum (Thai Papaya Salad) (Vegan Version Available) (GF)	$10.00	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)	$10.00	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)	$10.00	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)	$12.00	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)	$15.00	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

Vermicelli Salad

Rice vermicelli noodles salad.

Bun Nuong

$11.00 – $13.00

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

Noodle Soups

Entree sized bowls of noodle soups.

Pho (GFR)	$8.00 – $12.00	Traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup, slow boiled over hours, daily, before served. Comes with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeno peppers, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and h
Vegan Pho (GFR)	$8.00 – $12.00	100% Vegan based Pho 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
Yellow Egg Noodle Soup (Mee)	$11.00 – $13.00	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)
Kow Boon (Chicken Curry Rice Noodle Soup) (GF)	$8.00 – $12.00	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

House Specialties

Entree Dishes that are favorites of the house, all served with a side of rice.

Spicy Basil (GF)	$14.00 – $18.00	Four spicy Thai chili peppers sauteed 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)	$14.00 – $18.00	Four spicy Thai chili peppers sauteed 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
Basil’s Signature Tilapia	$16.00	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	$16.00 – $18.00	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, jalapenos
Red OR Green Curry (GF)	$14.00 – $16.00	Sauteed 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)	$14.00	Sauteed mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, or beef with potatoes, onions, carrots, & peanuts in a yellow masaman coconut curry sauce

Vegetables

Stir-fried vegetable dishes

Mixed Vegetables in House Peanut Sauce (GF)	$11.00 – $13.00	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)	$11.00 – $13.00	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)	$12.00 – $14.00	Sauteed Chinese Broccoli (Kai-Lan) in the light house garlic sauce. Can add a choice of tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp if desired.

Rice Dishes

Specialty Rice Dishes

Basil Fried Rice (GFR)	$11.00 – $13.00	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)	$11.00 – $13.00	Stir-fried rice with egg, onions; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
Vietnamese Lemongrass	$12.00	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

Stir Fried Noodles

Flash charred, stir-fried noodles.

Pad Thai (GFR)	$12.00 – $14.00	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.
Laad Na (GFR)	$14.00 – $16.00	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)	$14.00 – $16.00	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)	$14.00 – $16.00	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	$14.00 – $16.00	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
Thai Lo Mein	$12.00 – $14.00	Stir-fried egg noodles with garlic, onions, and egg; served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.

Dessert

Traditional desserts

Sticky Rice Mango (Or with Durian) (GF)	$6.00	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)	$6.00	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)	$6.00	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.

Specialty Drinks

Specialty Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Boba Tea	$6.00	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
Vietnamese Coffee (Hot or Cold)	$5.00	Traditional slow dripped, mini-French press style, coffee. Dripped over sweetened condensed milk.
Fresh Sweet Young Coconut	$6.00	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.
Thai Iced Coffee	$3.00	Traditional Olieng style iced Thai Coffee with cream.
Thai Iced Tea (with cream or lime)	$3.00	Traditional black (turns an orange hue) Thai, sweetened, iced tea. Traditionally served with cream, but can also be served with freshly squeezed lime juice.

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