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Basil Cafe
1513 N Richmond St
Appleton, WI 54911
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Main Menu
Basil Café is NOT a certified Gluten-Free or Nut-Free Facility. Please use caution for severe allergies. PLEASE ALERT YOUR SERVER if you have any special dietary requirements or restrictions. "GF" Denotes that the dish is already gluten free; "GFR" denotes that the dish can be made gluten free upon request. Consumer Advisory: Consumption of undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, or seafood may increase the risk of foodborne illnesses. 20% Gratuity may be added to the check, and will DEFINITELY be added to unreturned or unsigned Merchant Copies of Credit Card Receipts. Prices are subject to change and charges may be added for "Extras" or "Adds." Unreasonable requests, substitutions, or modifications may be politely declined, or additional charges may be added.
Basil Café Specials & Traditional Lao Entrées
Laab Nahm Thok
$23.00
Succulent, decadent, and tender CAB brisket sliced and marinated with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar; cooked, and tossed with our tamarind based Laab dressing; mixed with lime juice, ground roasted rice, chili flakes, cilantro, onions, green onions; served with a side of khao new-traditional sticky rice (regular white jasmine rice also available).
Nam Khao
"Lao Style Crispy Fried Rice" with shallots, green onions, and mixed with a pickled Lao sausage (non-sausage/vegan version available as well), freshly squeezed lime juice, and chopped cilantro; eaten like a lettuce wrap.
- $20.00
Sai Oua
$18.00
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 sauce.
Sien Savanh
"Lao Heavenly Sweet Beef Jerky." Thinly sliced CAB Eye of Round Steak, 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, and sticky rice.
- $19.00
Pork Jerky
$17.00
Thai style pork jerky, seasoned, sweetened, and dehydrated, and then lightly fried before serving. Served with a side choice of Jeow (Lao Salsa) Bong (Galangal based, and extremely spicy) or Mak Len (Roasted Tomato based, mild-medium spice), garnished with cilantro, and served with a side of sticky rice.
Bang Bang Broccoli
$10.00
Crispy, lightly seasoned and battered broccoli, deep fried and tossed in our homemade ginger peanut sauce.
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)
$3.00
A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from roasted tomatoes, garlic, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
Jeow Bong (GF)
$3.00
A traditional Lao salsa/dipping sauce made from Galangal, fresh Thai chili peppers. Eaten with sticky rice.
Mee Phó Haeng
$17.00
*Served Room Temp* Thin rice noodles, mixed in a slightly citrusy, savory, sweet, and spicy soy based sauce, tossed in a fried garlic oil and broccolini, and cooked ground pork. Topped with cilantro and green onions, and served with Kiep Moo (homemade Lao pork crackling) on the side. Served with a small side of ground dried chilies.
Appetizers
Vietnamese Spring Rolls (GFR)
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 with a side of the house Hoisin-Peanut Sauce (contains gluten). Sweet Vinaigrette can be substituted for Gluten Intolerance. Add Avocado for an extra dollar!
gluten-free
- Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken $9.00
- Add Avocado $2.00
- Shrimp + $3.00
Egg Rolls
$7.00
An order of 4. 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
$7.00
An order of 4. 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
$8.00
An order of 4. Larger 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.
Crispy Calamari
$16.00
Lightly breaded and deep-fried fresh calamari; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Chicken Wings
$18.00
An order of 6 wings/drummettes, marinated in the house lemongrass-garlic seasoning, lightly breaded and deep-fried; served with a side of sweet chili sauce.
Bánh Xéo (Vietnamese Crepe) (GF)
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 vinaigrette. Vegan version available as well.
gluten-free
- $20.00
Soups
Smaller (non-entree sized cups and bowls) of the house soups
Tom Yum Soup (GF)
Slightly spicy & tangy tamarind based broth with lemongrass, galangal (SE Asian blue-rooted ginger), Makrut leaves (leaves of the lime tree), mushrooms, and onions. Choice of chicken, shrimp, calamari, tofu, or mixed veggies.
gluten-free
- Cup $7.00
- Bowl $13.00
Salads
Traditional Lao Salads
Tum Mak Houng (Lao Papaya Salad) (Vegan Version Available) (GF)
$16.00
Shredded green papaya, long green beans, and tomatoes; tossed in a mortar with a pestle in a light Lao spicy-tangy house dressing; served with rice vermicelli noodles, and shredded lettuce. Spiciness is adjustable on a "per pepper scale."
gluten-free
Lao Laab Salad (GF)
$20.00
Choice of minced chicken, or tofu mixed with chopped mint and basil, ground roasted rice, ground chili pepper, lime juice, in a traditional savory, slightly spicy and tangy light dressing. Served with a side of lettuce, cucumber, mint, and basil. Spiciness is adjustable.
gluten-free
Vermicelli Salad
Vietnamese rice vermicelli noodle salad.
Bun Nuong
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 brisket, shrimp, or tofu and a side of the house carrot-daikon relish and the house sweetened vinaigrette. Crispy egg rolls added to dish for two more dollars. (Egg Rolls and Tofu are not Gluten Free)
- Tofu $15.00
- Shrimp $19.00
- Brisket $20.00
- Addition of Egg Rolls + $3.00
Noodle Soups
Entrée sized bowls of noodle soups.
Phó (GFR)
Traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup, slow boiled over hours, daily, before served. Comes with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeño peppers, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce (Non-GF). Choice of Beef, Chicken, or Seafood (fresh shrimp and fresh calamari). Beef and Seafood versions come with meatballs (Non-GF).
gluten-free
- Medium $18.00
- Seafood add $5.00
- Seafood Combo + 1 meats add $6.00
- Seafood Combo + 2 meats add $7.00
- Each additional meat choice add $1.00
Vegan Phó (GFR)
100% Vegan based Phó broth (traditional Vietnamese rice noodle soup) made fresh with fresh vegetables and slow boiled before serving. Served with broccoli, mushrooms, and tofu; with the requisite side of bean sprouts, basil leaves, jalapeños, lime wedge, Sriracha sauce, and hoisin sauce (Non-GF).
gluten-free
- Medium $18.00
Kow Boon (Curry Rice Noodle Soup) (GF)
Traditional Lao rice vermicelli noodle curry soup. Fall off the bone shredded style chicken breast (or tofu and tomatoes in our Vegan Version) in a slightly spicy coconut curry broth; topped with bamboo shoots, mint, and cilantro. Served additionally with bean sprouts, cilantro, shredded cabbage, mint leaves, and a lime wedge.
gluten-free
- Appetizer Size / Small $12.00
- Entrée Size / Large $18.00
House Specialties
Entrée Dishes that are favorites of the house, all served with a side of rice.
Spicy Basil (GF)
Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed 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, fish (catfish), or seafood combination (prawns, mussels, and squid; no fish). (Fish is not GF). Spiciness level is adjustable.
gluten-free
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $18.00
- Shrimp/Mussel/Squid $23.00
- Seafood Combination $23.00
- Beef $21.00
Spicy Lemongrass (GF)
Four spicy Thai chili peppers sautéed 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 shell), squid, fish (catfish), or seafood combination (prawns, mussels, and squid; no fish). (Fish is not GF)
gluten-free
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $18.00
- Shrimp/Mussel/Squid $23.00
- Seafood Combo $23.00
- Beef $21.00
Basil's Signature Tilapia
$18.00
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
Lightly breaded and fried squid, stir-fried with garlic, onions, jalapeños.
- Squid $23.00
Red OR Green Curry (GF)
Sautéed 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
gluten-free
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $18.00
- Beef $21.00
- Shrimp $23.00
Masaman (GF)
Sautéed mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, or beef with potatoes, onions, carrots, & peanuts in a yellow masaman coconut curry sauce
gluten-free
- $18.00
- Beef + $3.00
Vegetables
Stir-fried vegetable dishes
Mixed Vegetables in House Peanut Sauce
Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Nappa Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the house peanut sauce with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
gluten-free
- Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $15.00
- Beef $18.00
- Shrimp $19.00
Mixed Vegetables in House Garlic Sauce (GFR)
Stir-fried mixed vegetables (Broccoli, Nappa Cabbage, Onions, Carrots, Cauliflower) in the lighter house garlic sauce, with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp
- Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $15.00
- Beef $18.00
- Shrimp $19.00
Rice Dishes
Specialty Rice Dishes
Basil Fried Rice (GFR)
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.
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $15.00
- Beef $18.00
- Shrimp $19.00
Fried Rice (GFR)
Stir-fried rice with egg, onions; with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $15.00
- Beef $18.00
- Shrimp $19.00
Stir Fried Noodles
Flash charred, stir-fried noodles.
Pad Thai (GFR)
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.
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $17.00
- Beef $20.00
- Shrimp $21.00
Laad Na (GFR)
Lightly fried wide rice noodles, topped with mixed vegetables in the thicker house garlic sauce. Served with a choice of just vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $18.00
- Beef $21.00
- Shrimp $22.00
Pad See Eew (GFR)
Stir-fried wide and flat rice noodles with eggs and broccoli (Kai-Lan) in the light house soy sauce. Served with a choice of mixed vegetables, tofu, chicken, beef, pork, or shrimp.
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $18.00
- Beef $21.00
- Shrimp $22.00
Pad Kee Mao (Spicy) (GFR)
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.
- Mixed Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $18.00
- Beef $21.00
- Shrimp $22.00
Mee Krob
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
- Just Veggies / Tofu / Chicken / Pork $17.00
- Beef $20.00
- Shrimp $21.00
Dessert
Traditional desserts
Sticky Rice Mango (Or with Durian) (GF)
Short-grained, glutinous, sticky rice, in a sweetened coconut sauce, topped with fresh cut mangos and topped with a sweet and salty coconut drizzle.
dairy-free
- $8.00
Specialty Drinks
Specialty Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Boba Tea
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, Mint, Nutella)
Allergens
dairy
- $9.00
Vietnamese Coffee (Hot or Cold)
$6.00
Traditional slow dripped, mini-French press style, coffee. Dripped over sweetened condensed milk.
Fresh Sweet Young Coconut
$9.00
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
$4.00
Traditional Olieng style iced Thai Coffee with cream.
Thai Iced Tea (with cream or lime)
$5.00
Traditional black (turns an orange hue) Thai, sweetened, iced tea. Traditionally served with cream, but can also be served with freshly squeezed lime juice.
Basil's Coconut Infused Water
$2.00
16oz of Basil Café's infamous water infused with coconut essence.
Limeade
$5.00
Fresh Squeezed Limeade
Iced Dok Anchan
$4.00
Iced Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Purple Rain
$6.00
Limeade + Iced Dok Anchan
Fever Tree Ginger Ale or Lime Yuzu
$3.00
We try our hardest to accommodate you as best as we possibly can. We thank you for your patronage and truly hope you enjoy your experience with us! Prices are subject to change and charges may be added for "Extras" or "Adds." Unreasonable requests, substitutions, or modifications may be politely declined, or additional charges may be added.
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Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
Closed
Wednesday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 2:00pm
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday:
Closed