The Basil

Long Beach, CA

The Basil has great potential options for vegans. Although they don't specifically accommodate vegans, dishes like the Red Curry and Spicy Basil (Kra-Pow) can likely be made vegan.

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Crispy Tofu

Contains crushed peanuts, deep-fried tofu, and sweet and sour sauce. The sweet and sour sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Basil

Contains basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, white rice*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The egg roll or the salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Garlic & Pepper Tofu

Contains protein. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, egg roll?, salad?)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Prik-King (Spicy Green Bean)

Contains green beans, and spicy sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, egg roll?, salad?)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains coconut milk, fresh mango, and sweet sticky rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Full Menu

Choice of Tofu, Vegetable, Chicken, Pork, Beef, or Shrimp

Lunch specials every Monday through Friday from 11:30am to 2:30pm. Served with an egg roll, salad, and steamed white rice. Option to substitute brown rice or fried rice.

Spicy Eggplant

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Beef Broccoli

Contains beef, and broccoli. We don't recommend this item.

Yellow Curry

Contains coconut milk, and yellow curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, white rice*)[1]. The yellow curry sauce, the egg roll, or the salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Cashew Nut

Contains cashew nuts. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1]. The egg roll, the fried rice, the rice, or the salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad Thai

Contains egg, pad thai noodles, protein, and vegetables. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1]. The sauce, the egg roll, the fried rice, the salad, or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Spicy Basil (Kra-Pow)

Contains basil. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, white rice*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The egg roll or the salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Green Curry

Contains coconut milk, and green curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, white rice*)[1]. The sauce, the egg roll, or the salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Garlic & Pepper

Contains protein. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, egg roll?, salad?)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Prik-King (Spicy Green Bean)

Contains green beans, and spicy sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, egg roll?, salad?)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Chop Suey (Mixed Vegetables)

Contains mixed vegetables. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu*, vegetable*)[1] and the (brown rice*, fried rice?, white rice*)[1]. The sauce, the egg roll, or the salad may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pan Noodle

Choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, pork, beef, crispy pork, shrimp, combination (chicken, pork, and shrimp), or seafood.

Chow Mein

Contains bean sprouts, broccoli, carrots, celery, cabbage, egg noodles, and onions. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Pad Thai

Contains bean sprouts, crushed peanuts, egg, green onions, rice noodles, red cabbage, carrots, and sweet and savory sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1] and the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Drunken Noodle

Contains basil leaves, bell peppers, chili, onions, rice noodles, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1]. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Pad See EW

Contains broccoli, carrot, egg, rice noodles, and sweet soy sauce. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Kai Kua

Contains bean sprouts, egg, green onions, lettuce, and rice noodles. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1] and the egg. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Glass Noodle

Contains cabbage, carrots, celery, egg, glass noodles, light and flavorful sauce, onions, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, egg, pork, seafood, tofu*)[1] and the egg. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Rad Nah

Contains rice noodles, and soy sauce and oyster sauce gravy. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, oyster sauce, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1]. The gravy, the broccoli, or the carrots may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Curry

Choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, or seafood. Served with steamed white rice. Option to substitute brown rice.

Pineapple Shrimp Curry

Contains coconut milk, gingers, pineapple, shrimp, and yellow curry sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Green Curry

Contains bamboo shoots, basil leaves, bell peppers, eggplants, green beans, and green chili peppers. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Yellow Curry

Contains carrots, coconut milk, potatoes, and spices. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the (brown rice*, white rice*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Red Curry

Contains bamboo shoots, basil leaves, bell peppers, and red curry paste. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination (chicken, pork, and shrimp), pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the (brown rice*, white rice*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The red curry paste may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Panang Curry

Contains basil leaves, bell peppers, coconut milk, panang curry paste, and spices. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination (chicken, pork, and shrimp), pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*, vegetables*)[1] and the (brown rice*, white rice*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

A La Carte

Choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, pork, beef, crispy pork, shrimp, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, or seafood. Served with steamed white rice. Option to substitute brown rice.

Orange Chicken

Contains chicken, orange sauce, and tempura batter. We don't recommend this item.

Pram Chicken

Contains broccoli, chicken, and peanut sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Beef Broccoli

Contains beef, broccoli, carrots, and oyster sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Chinese Broccoli with Crispy Pork

Contains Chinese broccoli, crispy pork, and garlic. We don't recommend this item.

Garlic & Pepper

Contains fried garlic, and garlic and pepper sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Eggplant

Contains basil leaves, bell peppers, eggplant, meat, and onions. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, eggplant*, pork, seafood, shrimp)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Cashew Nut

Contains bell peppers, carrots, celery, chili paste sauce, cashew nuts, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Basil (Kra-Pow)

Contains basil leaves, bell peppers, onions, and Thai chili. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Greenbean

Contains bell peppers, green beans, meat, and red curry paste. We don't recommend this item.

Chop-Suey

Contains bean sprouts, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, celery, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Sweer & Sour Chicken

Contains bell peppers, carrot, chicken, onions, pineapple, tempura batter, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Ginger Mushroom

Contains green onion, ginger, meat, mushroom, and onion. We don't recommend this item.

Appetizers

Chicken Satay

Contains chicken, and marinade. We don't recommend this item.

Crab Rangoon

Contains celery, cream cheese, imitation crab, and wonton wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

Shrimp Tempura

Contains batter, shrimp, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Egg Rolls

Contains cabbage, carrot, egg roll wrapper, and glass noodles. This item may contain animal broth or seafood-based seasoning. The wrapper may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Crispy Tofu

Contains crushed peanuts, deep-fried tofu, and sweet and sour sauce. The sweet and sour sauce may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Gyoza Dumplings

Contains chicken, dumpling wrapper, and vegetables. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Wings

Contains chicken wings, and spicy lime sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Fried Wontons

Contains chicken, and wonton wrapper. We don't recommend this item.

Dessert

Mango Sticky Rice

Contains coconut milk, fresh mango, and sweet sticky rice. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Fried Rice

Choice of vegetables, tofu, chicken, pork, beef, crispy pork, shrimp, combination (chicken, pork, and shrimp), or seafood.

BBQ Pork Fried Rice

Contains BBQ pork, carrots, egg, jasmine rice, onions, peas, and scallions. We don't recommend this item.

Pineapple Fried Rice

Contains cashews, chicken, curry powder, egg, jasmine rice, onions, pineapple, raisins, scallions, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Crab Fried Rice

Contains carrots, crab meat, egg, jasmine rice, onions, peas, and scallions. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Fried Rice

Contains basil leaves, bell peppers, chili peppers, jasmine rice, and onions. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, pork, seafood, shrimp, tofu*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning.

Thai Fried Rice

Contains carrots, egg, jasmine rice, onions, peas, and scallions. We suggest removing the (beef, chicken, combination of chicken, pork, and shrimp, crispy pork, egg, pork, seafood, tofu*)[1] and the egg.

Combination Fried Rice

Contains beef, carrots, chicken, crispy pork, egg, jasmine rice, onions, peas, scallions, shrimp, and tofu. We don't recommend this item.

Soup

Wonton Soup

Contains BBQ pork, bok choy, broth, chicken, chicken wontons, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Tom Kha (Coconut Soup)

Contains galangal, mushrooms, coconut broth, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (chicken, shrimp, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The coconut broth may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Tom Yum (Hot & Sour Soup)

Contains chili paste, lemongrass, lime leaves, mushrooms, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (chicken, shrimp, tofu*, vegetables*)[1]. This item may contain seafood-based seasoning. The broth may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Po Tak (Seafood Soup)

Contains basil leaves, crab meat, fish, ginger, lemongrass broth, mushrooms, squid, shrimp, tomatoes, and mussels. We don't recommend this item.

Salad

Papaya Salad (Som-Tum)

Contains green bean, green papaya, lime sauce, peanuts, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

House Salad

Contains cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, and house special dressing. The house special dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Yum-Woon-Sen

Contains chili, chicken, glass noodles, lime juice, red onions, scallion, shrimp, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Beef Salad

Contains beef, cilantro, cucumbers, mint leaves, red onions, scallion, spicy lime dressing, and tomatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Larb

Contains chili, chicken, cilantro, lime juice, mint leaves, red onions, rice powder, and scallion. We don't recommend this item.

Specialties

Served with side of egg fried rice and green salad.

Honey Shrimp

Contains batter, honey glaze, and shrimp. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Salmon

Contains salmon, and special sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Three-Spiced Sole

Contains batter, sole, and three-flavored sauce. We don't recommend this item.

From the Grill

Served with steamed white rice. Option to substitute brown rice. The basil.

BBQ Chicken

Contains chicken, and marinade. We don't recommend this item.

BBQ Red Pork

Contains BBQ sauce, cabbage, and pork. We don't recommend this item.