Chili Basil Thai — Restaurant in Sudbury

I am surprised that this hidden gem is not more widely praised. Let's break it down.

Ambiance; Quality & Presentation; Cost

Ambiance

This place is downright homie and charming. On every visit, our server was fast, friendly, knowledgeable and not excessively attentive. My only slight complaint is that when outdoor temperature dips below freezing, it's a bit drafty by the front window.

About the food...

Any restaurant can make a decent Pad Thai. The primary flavors are a simple blend of peanuts sugar and noodles. And so, I use more subtle and complex Thai staples as bellwether -- to compare the quality of cuisine: (1) Lemongrass hot & sour soup and (2) Coconut green curry w/chicken.

Presentation: Colorful, aesthetic and slightly structured. Without going overboard, it was lovely.

On these critical dishes, I can't imagine a more incredibly enjoyable experience. Distinct flavors blend into a medley of epicurian joy. The level of sweet, Salt, and Spice was just perfect! I found myself thanking my good fortune for having a tongue.

And finally on the issue of cost...

Chili Basil Thai charges slightly less than the average for this upscale town. 1 soup, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees and 2 drinks come to under $60, before tax. It's not the cheapest restaurant in town, but slightly less than what I would expect for the experience.

I'm have pretty high standards and expectations. I can find no reason to give this wonderful dining experience less than five stars. The incredible slavers lingard on my pellet as I returned to my...

Like the previous reviewer, we ordered delivery from here Saturday evening because our go-to, Spice and Pepper, was closed. Never have I ever been more disappointed in a meal. We ordered the hot basil chicken and seafood madness. Upon opening both containers, the disappointment immediately set in. Our meals looked sad.. soggy, boiled/overly steamed frozen veggies and pathetic proteins. My chicken was so over boiled it was rubbery and dry at the same time and the seafood in the seafood madness was extremely lackluster and also over boiled.. nothing was seared. Somehow, both meals managed to have ZERO flavor.. zero. Not sure how that is possible, but they did it. I will absolutely never order...

Take out on 12/6/21: Your place definitely deserves at least half a star for a good laugh we had. My Bengal tripod cat was accidentally on the table and started burying the Chili Basil Thai food so thoroughly that we couldn't stop laughing at her persistence, despite food being the worst we have tried for many years.

100$+ absolutely wasted. Under cooked veggies, chicken with rotten smell, absolutely disgusting shrimps... The color of broth in one of the meals was like in the bucket with a dirty rag after i wet clean the entire house. Are those meals leftovers from Sunday?

Seriously, think twice before choosing this place. First and last...