North York Thai spot built around the one dish it's named for
Based on 481 reviews
authentic holy basil flavour
proper spice levels
consistent quality
limited seatingcash-heavy or takeout-oriented setup
CA$25/person
Best for: Thai food purists who want holy basil done the right way · Takeout runs when you want something better than average mall Thai · Lunch near Bathurst and Lawrence for solo diners or pairs · Spice-tolerant diners who want real heat levels on request
Busiest: Weekend lunch (12–2pm)
Reservations: No reservations
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3 dishes
Phat Kaphrao (Holy Basil Stir-Fry)
$18.00
The namesake dish — ground or sliced meat stir-fried with fresh holy basil, chilies, fish sauce, and oyster sauce, served over rice with a crispy fried egg on top
Phat Kaphrao with Pork
$20.00
A variation using crispy pork belly that adds a textural contrast to the silky stir-fry sauce
Fried Egg (Khai Dao)
$3.00
The Thai-style fried egg served alongside — blistered edges, runny yolk — an essential finishing component to the holy basil rice plate
