Basil Thai Kitchen is located at 2326 Danforth Ave, just east of Oak Park Avenue. They boast some of the freshest and most flavourful food in the neighbourhood, so if you have no dinner plans tonight – get thee to this restaurant. Dine in or take out. You won’t regret it.
Fun fact #1: The restaurant’s original name was Jean’s Thai Kitchen
Ten years ago, Chris had decided he’d had enough of the computer business. He’d had loads of restaurant experience while in school and he was excited to make this a full-time career switch. Marla lived close by and is a great cook so one thing led to another and Basil Thai Kitchen was born. Chris and Marla bought the business from the original owner (going out on a limb here to say that person was Jean).
Fun Fact #2: They buy all of their produce fresh, every day
If you’ve ever eaten here, this will not be surprising. It’s inspiring to think that all of the ingredients are locally sourced. Don’t try this at home though, folks. Marla really is a very talented cook who combines flavours in all the right ways. She has even added Burmese items over the years – this is not your average Thai place.
Fun fact #3: They see things improving in the area
But not fully, says Chris, noting that there are still the occasional squabble outside of the bar next door. Chris is excited about the new developments coming on their strip of Danforth, and have generally noticed that things are changing for the better. More and more young families are coming in and the area isn’t as “rough”.
Fun fact: They don’t know what they would do if they win
The access to expert advice would be a huge opportunity for them to figure out how they can improve.
(Author’s note: Could a liquor licence be part of a marketing prize pack?)
