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\"Thai
Thai Basil, named for one of the most fragrant herbs in the world.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lemongrass, mint, ginger, lime, chile peppers and particularly Thai basil combine in congruent deliciousness to make Thai cuisine among the most popular ethnic cuisines in North America. <\/span><\/p>\n

As one of the most popular culinary herbs in the world, basil is a richly aromatic, slightly spicy ameliorant to many of the best dishes proffered at all Thai restaurants.\u00a0 Also known as “hairy basil” and by its Thai name of “horapa”, it is used in salads, soups, curries and as a garnish. <\/span><\/p>\n

The aroma of Thai basil is stronger and sweeter than its Italian counterpart and it has a peppery flavor slightly reminiscent of star anise.\u00a0 Vietnamese cooking also relies heavily on Thai basil.\u00a0 It’s no wonder so many Thai restaurants across the country are named for this diverse and revered herb. <\/span><\/p>\n

Albuquerque’s Thai Basil restaurant launched in 2004 on the site of the popular Thai Kitchen which closed earlier in the year.\u00a0 Owned and operated by California transplants well versed in the art of Thai cuisine, it quickly established a reputation as one of the city’s best new restaurants.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"The
The menu cover features three-dimensional elephants.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Thai Basil restaurant is perhaps more sparsely decorated than other Thai restaurants in town, but what festoons its walls is very interesting.\u00a0 Thematically, the restaurant celebrates music.\u00a0 In Thailand, music has evolved dramatically over the past six centuries so that eclectic musical genres are accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n

On one wall are five wooden figurines of a traveling musical troupe, each member carrying or playing an instrument of some sorts.\u00a0 Several musical instruments–woodwinds, string and percussion–festoon the walls.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interestingly, instead of the heterophonic (one melody but multiple voices, each playing the melody differently or in a different tempo or rhythm) music you typically hear at many Thai restaurants, at Thai Basil, it’s modern pop music that is showcased.\u00a0 That music resonates from a television showing what might be described as Thailand’s version of MTV.<\/span><\/p>\n

The tables are highly lacquered in a rich cherry-like sheen.\u00a0 Both artificial and real plants of several varieties are strewn throughout the restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thai Basil offers a daily lunch buffet.\u00a0 Above the buffet station is a placard reading “Eat what you take, take what you eat”\u00a0 along with the warning that you will be charged for wasting an unreasonable amount of food.\u00a0 The buffet is also available for take-out provided you abscond with a “reasonable amount” of food.<\/span><\/p>\n

The menu depicts, in two dimensions, the national symbol of Thailand–the elephant.\u00a0 More than 4,000 elephants, approximately half of them domesticated, are fighting for their survival in Thailand thanks to a decline in their natural habitat, ivory poachers and even extermination at the hand of man if caught trespassing into human settlements.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Tod
Tod mun<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Anyway, that menu features nearly two dozen lunch specials, all at very reasonable prices.\u00a0 An asterisk (*) denotes hot and spicy dishes.\u00a0 Diners can specify from one to ten, the level of spiciness they desire. <\/span><\/p>\n

Fourteen appetizers are available, including beef or chicken satay which seem to be almost synonymous with Thai starters. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Tod Munpla<\/em> or deep-fried fish cakes are delicious.\u00a0 Flecked with tiny green bean pieces and kafir leaves and redolent with red curry flavor, they are delicious on their own, but even better with the accompanying cucumber sauce.\u00a0 The cucumber sauce is made with chopped cucumbers, cilantro and crushed cashews in a vinegary, sweet sauce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thai egg rolls, which tend to be somewhat smaller than their Chinese counterparts, show up on the menu in several varieties.\u00a0 The one we like best are the shrimp rolls which come six to an order.\u00a0 Deep fried crepes are stuffed with shrimp and avocado and are delicious on their own.\u00a0 They’re served with a cloying sauce that could use some piquant additives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Plating at Thai Basil is an art form.\u00a0 Every appetizer and entree looks great in addition to generally tasting great. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"Shrimp
Shrimp rolls, served six to an order.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

For me, one of the measures of a great Thai restaurant is in how it prepares its curry dishes.\u00a0 At Thai Basil, the green curry<\/em> isn’t as sweet (coconut infused) as at other Duke City Thai restaurants.\u00a0 It’s also far more piquant.\u00a0 To be safe, I ordered it at the “eight star” degree of spiciness and at that level, my tongue was nearly seared. <\/span><\/p>\n

The green curry is an excellent dish for showcasing the herb for which the restaurant is named.\u00a0 In addition to coconut milk, green curry is crafted with bamboo shoots, green beans, squash and that olfactory arousing Thai basil. <\/span><\/p>\n

Non-noodle entrees are accompanied by steamed jasmine rice which is shaped like a Valentine heart.\u00a0 It may be a reminder of how heart healthy Thai food can be (if you order the right things, of course).<\/span><\/p>\n

The seafood portion of the menu is intriguing as it offers entrees you won’t find at any other Thai restaurant in Albuquerque.\u00a0 The wait staff delights in patrons who order such entrees as sweet and sour fish, apple trout, lemon trout or salmon curry.\u00a0 These entrees, it seems, don’t ensnare as many “Occidental” diners as they do Thai transplants.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Don't
Don’t fear the apple trout.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If, on the other hand, you’ve lived in the Orient in a past life and your propensity for authenticity extends to such un-Westernized tastes as the much maligned durian (the world’s most malodorous fruit), Thai Basil’s seafood entrees will definitely intrigue you.<\/span><\/p>\n

My only disappointment with the apple trout<\/em> is that the deep-fried trout isn’t marinated in the homemade green apple salsa then pan-fried together.\u00a0 Instead the salsa was served on a separate plate and cold, much like a Thai papaya salad.<\/span><\/p>\n

The trout is crispy and golden brown, albeit not a very substantial trout.\u00a0 Fortunately, it is de-boned.\u00a0 In addition to green apples, the salsa included onion, carrots, cilantro and jicama in a vinegary sauce.\u00a0 Its taste is actually similar to papaya salad in that the dominant taste is neither sweet nor sour nor savory.\u00a0 Instead, it’s a blending of several flavors that go well together, but don’t necessarily excite your taste buds.<\/span><\/p>\n

If noodles are what you crave, Thai Basil serves some of the best Pad Thai<\/em> (stir-fried small rice noodles, bean sprouts, ground peanuts and green onions with eggs) in town.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Pad
Pad Thai with shrimp.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pad Thai, which literally means Thai style frying, is the national dish of Thailand and perhaps the most popular entree among American aficionados of Thai cuisine.\u00a0 In western restaurants, Pad Thai is generally covered in a red oil and can be a bit “heavy” tasting while the version typically found in the streets of Thailand is relatively dry and light.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, there are many ways to prepare it and you rarely experience a bad version of Pad Thai.\u00a0 It’s one of the “safest” things you can order for someone who fears Thai food because it’s new and different to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

At Thai Basil, the Pad Thai has the right combination of sweet and savory tastes and it isn’t quite as heavy as other Pad Thai we’ve experienced.<\/span><\/p>\n

Only two desserts are offered on the menu: sticky rice with mango and Thai coconut ice cream.\u00a0 With these two choices, who needs anything else.\u00a0 When in-season, the mangos are sweet and juicy, a perfect complement to the coconut infused sweetness of the sticky rice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thai Basil<\/strong>
\n5201 4th, N.W.
\nAlbuquerque, NM<\/strong>
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 9 March 2007
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 2
\nRATING<\/strong>: 18
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>: Green Curry, Egg Rolls<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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