Hot Basil Thai Cafe

I have lived in West Hartford for close to 20 years, and I have been wanting to visit here for such a long time. Today was the day and IT - WAS - FANTASTIC. First, we were greeted by the owner and her employees who were so charming and friendly. Second, the food was fresh and so delicious. My son and I both had drunken noodle with chicken. The rice noodles were wide and tender. The vegetables were crunchy and fresh. And the flavor was so good I could have eaten another bowl. When I post reviews, I only take the time to write about an experience that was positive. Nice people and great food mean we will be back. Keep up the great work guys!

Got take out, it was great. They have a whole separate vegan menu. I got Drunken Noodles with Steamed Tofu. Nice cozy place for a date, great atmosphere, friendly staff. I'll definitely be back, try more and will follow up here.

My food did not make it home! I enjoyed it to the fullest. I’m glad I did not listen to some of these reviews. I am satisfied! Inside was clean and cute. The girl who took my order was friendly and patient with me.

HBTC creates distinct excellent flavors for all its classic Thai dishes. The Coconut Chicken soup was citrusy delicious and intense as was the hot and sour shrimp soup which had a complex and rather spicy savory broth. The spicy wings were both crispy and delicate and even the spicy pork dumplings were a savory mouthful. The stir fry and coconut curry were excellent and again distinctive. Worth both a detour and a repeat visit!

I'm no stranger to Thai food. It's hot, it's sweet, it's sour and complex. But Hot Basil is one of the few places that gets it right! I came here today with my mom because I wanted something that would properly clear out my sinuses. The first thing that struck me was the decor. There were plants everywhere! Due to this, the air in the restaurant was crisp and fresh, and I didn't realize how much I appreciated that until I left. The place was cozy but not cramped at all and I enjoyed the quiet buzz of conversation from the other patrons. My mum got the Thai iced tea and it was yummy and fresh. We got the chicken satay for an app and the peanut sauce that it comes with is nothing short of f&$king delicious. The lunch combo comes with soup and spring rolls. I opted for the tom yum chicken soup, which was hot, sour, and loaded with fresh veggies and tender morsels of chicken. I ordered the drunken noodles with pork, and holy hot sauce, it was packed with flavor. You could tell that the veggies were fresh and that everything is hand selected. My meal was about $15 after everything was said and done. I'm definitely coming back

Everything about this place was amazing! Small very quaint quiet with nice music in the background. No bar but it's a byob. The food was amazing I had salmon with a sweet chili sauce and it tasted just as amazing as it looked! The food was plated beautifully I felt like I was at a MasterChef restaurant we had chicken curry puffs and beef satay for appetizers and everything was fabulous... They seem to do a very good business there but the majority of it was take out. I will definitely be back..hope this was helpful..plz don't forget to hit LIKE if it was

Great restaurant! Great interior and great lighting! I love the coziness and the fabulous food! I 10000% recommend amazing place! 🇹🇭 🤗

Don’t know why I didn’t try this place sooner! Love their Papaya salad and their drunken noodles were delish! Will 100% be back! This will be my new go-to take out place as well!

My go-to lunch spot every Friday for the hot basil fried rice with chicken and egg. Order online and always ready within 15 mins and delicious 😋

I had a lovely lunch with my husband at this sweet, little Thai cafe. The food was delicious. The service was excellent and the price was very affordable. I recommend!

Drunken noodles with veggies and tofu every Tuesday for years! 😆
The family that owns hot basil is so sweet and amazing.
I will continue my Tuesday tradition until I am 99.9% composed of noodles.

Hot Basil is one of our favorite go to restaurants in the region. They are family owned and operated. Their food is exceptional and provides a wide flavor profile. The owners are super friendly and always go out of their way to insure their customers are happy. We couldn’t be more pleased with their operation and dedication to excellence.

Looks like a hole in the wall but the food is incredible. Great for dine in but so many doing take out.

Best shrimp fried rice I’ve had in CT. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the rice was hot and spicy. Vegetables were that perfect blend of crunchy and cooked. Lots of flavor. Great lunch deal. Also good if you’re looking for a quick bite.

Highly recommend you stop by and try it out. Friendly service and great food. Plenty of Uber Eats traffic coming and going so many locals have discovered yhis great food

This is our go-to Thai place in Hartford County. The food is great, staff are extremely friendly, and the prices are good. Portions = hearty.

Highly recommend:
Spicy Hot Basil Noodles
Basil Fried Rice
Green Curry

They handily accommodate vegan and gluten free diets, sometimes in the same dish. The fried tofu is incredible.

Dine in if you can, getting it fresh from the kitchen beats having it sit in a box!

Amazing Pad Thai and summer rolls! Both had a lot of flavor and worth the money.

Best thai restaurant in the area! I had Green Curry and Basil Fried Rice. Both taste pretty authentic to Thai dish. They have vegetarian option too. Good portion. Good service. Will definitely be back next week!!

The food is excellent and the service is wonderful. It's one of my favorite spots.

Absolutely fantastic place. The dumplings are so delicious. The decor and atmosphere and music ✅. The prices are worth the quality, taste, and quantity of food.