Basil Canteen

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1489 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
+1 (415) 552-3963
http://www.basilcanteen.com

Basil Canteen, established in 2008, is a popular Thai restaurant located in the South of Market area of San Francisco. Housed in a historic landmark building, the restaurant offers a unique dining experience with its loft-style high ceiling, mezzanine seating, and grand communal table.

Known for its delicious and innovative dishes, Basil Canteen serves steam tapioca dumplings with a surprising savory twist and the crowd-favorite Chiangmai curry noodle Kai Soi. Guests can also enjoy signature cocktails like the Basil Bliss. With a focus on safety, the restaurant has implemented a contactless payment system and offers online ordering for pickup and delivery through various platforms.

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4.0625 reviews
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Suzanna Z.
4/23/2025

Walked in and got greeted. The environment was really cute and warm. Our server was attentive and food came out quick. As for the food, the papaya salad was underwhelming. I would skip. The Tom...

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Brooke R.
4/19/2025

Basil Canteen is right next to work, so I went here more times than I can count. And let's be honest - when it comes to Thai food, I'm an easy sell. The food? Good. Solid. Thai food is usually a...

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Donovan L.
6/13/2025

Love the Decor of this restaurant. Be sure to ask the Server for any recommendations. We Listened to her. No Regrets at all....From Start to finish. we finished all the food we order ...Attached...

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Andrew R.
11/18/2024

This place is definitely a hidden gem, and I'd highly recommend checking it out! The restaurant itself is beautiful and the service was great. The food was all delicious. I tried the pumpkin curry...

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Samantha O.
3/25/2025

Chill, casual place to get a yummy dinner with a nice portion size. We were all satisfied with the presentation and taste of our noodles. The pieces of steak to the khao soi were a nice touch and...

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