Thai Basil Altoona

4.1 ( 381 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM See Hours
$10–20
550 36th Ave SW Suite J, Altoona, IA 50009, United States
+1 515-967-4611
Thai Basil Altoona is a standout gem in Altoona's dining scene, drawing praise from many satisfied diners. With a diverse menu that showcases authentic Thai flavors, it's no surprise that patrons like Tyler Huff declare it one of the top Asian restaurants in the Des Moines area. Known for their crab-fried rice, this establishment manages to please a variety of palettes with deftly executed dishes. The Crab Rangoon, hailed as one of the best around by Olivia Kelly, features a perfect balance of savory and sweet, complementing a slightly spicy kick. Many reviewers, including S Morishita, rave about the large portion sizes, impeccable sushi rolls, and the delightful crunch of fried appetizers. The chicken fried rice, with its ideal seasoning, further solidifies Thai Basil’s reputation for excellence. Lunch offerings like the yellow curry and Pad Thai delight guests with generous portions and balanced spice levels that keep them coming back. Whitney Means emphasizes the extensive menu, showcasing the restaurant's ability to cater to different tastes, including delicious bubble teas. Amidst the chatter of positive reviews, one thing is clear: Thai Basil Altoona is a must-visit destination for any lover of Thai cuisine, serving quality food in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • From the business
    • Identifies as Asian-owned
  • Service options
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves organic dishes
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has counter service
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Thai Basil Altoona

Tyler Huff
May 23,2025
One of the top Asian restaurants in the Des Moines area. Been here a handful of times and never left disappointed. Tried a new dish each time and always excellent. The crab-fried rice dish is by far one of my favorites.
Olivia Kelly
May 21,2025
This is such a delicious place to eat! The Crab Rangoon are so good. Some of the best I’ve ever had! They have so many options and all of them so good! The staff is super friendly and are so sweet! It’s one of my favorite places to eat! We also ordered like 15 things and all of the orders were correct!
S Morishita
May 18,2025
Hands down my favorite place for sushi, Crab Rangoon and chicken fried rice! The portions are nice and big, the rice for the sushi is the perfect chewy (not mushy) texture AND the size of the sushi roll for the Des Moines Roll is HUGE! The crab ragoons are the perfect balance of savory, sweet with a slight spicy kick and on top of that it is fried to perfection where its not too hard but has the perfect semi soft center with a nice crunch around the edge. The chicken fried rice is cooked to perfection as well with the texture of the rice and seasoning of the chicken. Absolutely love this place and totally recommend it!
Kalynn Graf
May 7,2025
Great Thai food! My husband and I dined in for lunch. He had the special yellow curry (aka Khao soi) and I had Pad Thai (spice level 2) We also shared an app of fried pork pot stickers. All of the food was delicious and just the right amount of spicy! Portions were generous. We left with enough food to have dinner later that day. Worth mentioning, we ordered orange chicken for pickup previously and it was decent but the Thai food is the real star of the show here. The new owners are doing a great job!
Whitney Means
May 3,2025
Lots of menu options!!! The crab rangoons, Lange Salad, and bubble teas are amazing!!! I have also loved their sushi and pad Thai! Great service, good quality food, good price for quality and quantity, and good atmosphere. Highly Recommend!
Roberto S. Fierros
Apr 30,2025
Had the Birthday sushi roll! Simply delicious. Fresh and quality ingredients. The server was extremely sweet and attentive. Boba was a bit hard (might’ve been a little uncooked) not as chewy as I like it but still good. Fortune cookie was so cute way better taste than the original Chinese cookie.
Ellen Paullin
Apr 6,2025
Delicious!!! I had the yellow curry stir fry and the altoona roll. Both soooooo good. Enough for 2 or 3 big meals, too. Friendly prompt service. Clean space. Cost was 30 with tip. For the quality and amount, that seemed right on. Their menu has so many things I wanted to try. I can see this becoming a regular go to. I asked for medium spice level and also feel like they delivered. Thanks Cool Basil!
Andrell Laniewicz
Mar 7,2025
The door is not locked, I'm just weak! Worth the door struggle. Those of you who follow my reviews here know, but I'm obsessed with the perfect green curry. This place has it! I did add eggplant. It was so good, I even was eager to eat the green beans . Their Thai tea was also perfect for me, which means it's probably really sweet Seriously top 5, maybe top 3.

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