{"id":53950,"date":"2025-06-03T17:03:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=53950"},"modified":"2025-06-03T17:03:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:03:14","slug":"basil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/taguig\/basil\/","title":{"rendered":"Basil in Makati: Delightfully Spicy and Savory Thai Food"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bringing the authentic flavors of Thailand’s rich culinary heritage to Manila, Basil<\/strong> offers traditional Thai cuisine that captures the essence of Thailand’s royal cuisine. From flavorful curries to aromatic rice dishes, Basil delivers a dining experience that blends authentic recipes in a cozy setting.<\/p>\n

\"\"Basil Rockwell Branch \/ IMAGE from Basil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Founded by Eugene Lorenzana and operating under SWEET BASIL FOOD & TRADING, INC., Basil opened its doors in 2012 to offer a refined dining experience that marries elegance with nature. The restaurant features a serene, garden-inspired ambiance, providing guests with a tranquil escape while savoring delectable Thai cuisine.<\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Basil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The ambiance at Basil mirrors the serene and inviting atmosphere of a traditional Thai home. With warm tones, natural wood accents, and intricate Thai-inspired decor, the restaurant aims to provide a relaxed yet refined dining experience, perfect for casual meals or special occasions.<\/p>\n

Basil\u2019s menu offers a wide range of Thai dishes, all crafted under the expert guidance of a skilled Thai chef. The chef utilizes authentic cooking techniques and traditional recipes passed down through generations, ensuring each dish remains true to its origins.<\/p>\n

Only the finest ingredients, either locally sourced or imported directly from Thailand, are used to bring the full depth of flavor and authenticity to every bite.<\/p>\n

The specialty of the restaurant is its Crispy Fish with 3-Flavored Sauce<\/strong>, a deep-fried whole grouper that is irresistibly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, topped with a flavorful tamarind, garlic, and chili sauce, a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.<\/p>\n

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Crispy Fish with 3-Flavored Sauce (Php 1,250) \/ IMAGE from Basil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Basil also prides itself on its Pad Thai (Php 475)<\/strong>, featuring fried rice noodles with fresh shrimp, ground roasted peanuts in a tamarind dressing. This world-renowned dish was created during World War II.<\/p>\n

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Pad Thai (Php 475) \/ IMAGE from Basil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Its Sticky Rice with Mango<\/strong> (Php 285)<\/strong> dessert is also a favorite among many patrons for its sweet glutinous rice paired with juicy mango slices and drizzled with creamy coconut milk, providing a perfect end to your meal.<\/p>\n

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Sticky Rice with Mango (Php 285) \/ IMAGE from Basil<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Basil also offers private spaces for special events. For a starting rate of Php 15,000<\/strong>, you can secure a function room that comfortably accommodates up to 20 guests, making it perfect for intimate gatherings or business meetings.<\/p>\n

Basil has three branches across Metro Manila, each offering the perfect setting to satisfy your Thai cravings. With locations at Rockwell\u2019s Power Plant Mall in Makati<\/strong>, One Bonifacio High Street Mall in Bonifacio Global City<\/strong>, The Podium Mall in Mandaluyong<\/strong>, and SM Mall of Asia in Pasay<\/strong> you\u2019re never far from an exceptional Thai dining experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bringing the authentic flavors of Thailand’s rich culinary heritage to Manila, Basil offers traditional Thai cuisine that captures the essence of Thailand’s royal cuisine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":59701,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[97,78,112,68,26,12,14,27,135],"tags":[7286,313,5004,1552,391,1255,6799],"class_list":["post-53950","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-thai","category-rockwell","category-makati","category-mandaluyong","category-pasay","category-taguig","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-moa","category-the-podium","tag-basil","tag-makati","tag-power-plant-mall","tag-rockwell-center","tag-thai-cuisine","tag-thai-restaurant","tag-tom-yum"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53950","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53950"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53950\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":59702,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53950\/revisions\/59702"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59701"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53950"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53950"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53950"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}