Red Basil — Restaurant in West Jordan

Red Basil is a hidden gem in West Jordan and a fantastic addition to the community! Located in a humble strip mall, I didn’t expect such a beautifully designed interior. The space is modern, clean, and inviting—clearly crafted with care and love. I was greeted immediately by an incredibly kind and friendly waitress, which made me feel welcome from the start.

One note for those with sensitive eyes: walking in from a sunny day, it took a moment for mine to adjust to the dark interior. But once I adjusted, everything else about the experience was amazing.

I ordered online for pickup and was impressed by their seamless tech and website. It was super easy to use, and I appreciated being able to pay with Apple Pay—huge plus for convenience!

Here’s what I ordered (in order of favorite): Chicken Satay – The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful with a smoky Thai spice blend. Not dry at all. The peanut sauce was sweet with a hint of vegetables—really elevated the dish. Pad Thai (no meat, extra peanuts) – Solid and satisfying. It wasn’t miles above the rest, but I’d definitely order it again. Comforting and well-balanced. Mango Sticky Rice – Perfect texture, with ripe and sweet mango. I personally would’ve liked a bit more coconut sauce, but it was still delicious and not overly sugary. Tom Kha Soup – This was my least favorite. It had a more savory, tomato-forward twist that I wasn’t expecting. I missed the coconut sweetness and floral notes from lemongrass and cilantro that I usually associate with this dish. That said, it’s a unique version and could appeal to those who enjoy a more earthy spin on Tom Kha.

Parking was easy despite some construction nearby, and again, the service was truly some of the best I’ve experienced in Salt Lake County. There’s a light, high-vibe energy in this place that makes you want to come back. I’m really excited to return and try more...

We ordered online and picked up our food, excited to have some Thai food. When we got home, we dug into the food and found that the pad thai was delicious. Some of the best I have had. The coconut chicken soup (Tom ka Gai) was great. Citrusy and delicious. Loved it.

We ordered green curry and asked for it to be "Thai Hot" which is the hottest you can order. I would barely describe it as medium heat. It was super disappointing when we asked for the hottest they offer.

The biggest disappointment, however, was the waterfall beef salad. The price tag was high at almost $19. But because we love waterfall beef salad, we decided to bite the bullet. It was half of the size of any of the other entrees and I would hardly describe it as a salad. We called in to ask about the salad part and the young man who answered the phone told us that there should be lettuce on the side. After talking with the drive-thru person, he came back and said that the lettuce is under the beef. We lifted the beef up and found a couple of pieces of lettuce underneath it...All wilted and sad since they had been under hot beef since they packaged the salad to go. If you are going to charge me $19 for a salad, it should be a really good salad. The size of the entree was disappointing, the lack of salad in the salad was disappointing and the beef was not medium rare like it should be. It was overcooked.

Overall, the food wasn't bad, but a bit overpriced when you don't get exactly what you ordered. We were also disappointed by the lack of interest in our order not being quite right when we called to ask about the salad. The experience may be different if you eat at the restaurant, but I don't know that we will do take out...

Red Basil Thai is SUPERB! I’m from Seattle where there is an endless supply of good Asian cuisine. Utah has a much smaller selection of quality Asian cuisine. But let me tell you! Red Basil Thai is a staple in our household. Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of the brick & morter’s appearance. What they lack in decor, they surpass in flavor.

Their curries and Phad Thai are excellent! If you’re looking for a good amount of flavor, you can’t go wrong with their Yellow or Massaman curry. The Green curry provides a little more heat without sacrificing all that yummy flavor. The Phad Thai is phenomenal. I can’t get enough of that stuff! And if you need an appetizer to start your divine culinary experience, get the cream cheese wontons. You won’t be disappointed!

Oh and it gets better. You know how some restaurants will tell you that your food will be ready in 15-20 min but when you come to pick it up it’s another 10-15 min before it’s actually ready?? (Buffalo Wild Wings I’m lookin at you!) We’ll, Red Basil Thai is super fast with your orders. If they tell you 15 min, it’ll be ready in 15 min. And if you’re sitting down at the restaurant, they’re still super fast at getting your food out to you! And the wait staff are so friendly!

You cannot beat Red Basil Thai. If you’re anywhere near West Jordan and are craving Thai food or a new flavor profile outside of “Mexican” from Cafe Rio...go to Red Basil Thai....