Holy Basil brings fiery, herb-packed Bangkok street cooking to Santa Monica.
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1Holy Basil
Acclaimed Bangkok street-food outpost known for intense wok heat and market-driven Thai herbs. Order the Gra Pow Chicken or the Bangkok Crab Fried Rice, and add a runny fried egg. Expect around $25 a head; order at the counter or grab takeout.
1Gra Pow Chicken
wok-fired Jidori chicken with holy basil, bird's eye chili, garlic, and XO sauce ($16.50)
2Bangkok Crab Fried Rice
wok-fried jasmine and jasberry rice with Dungeness crab ($25.00)
3Pad Kee Mao Noodle
spicy smoked vermicelli noodles with Angus beef and Thai basil ($20.00)
- Grandma's Fish and Rice — crispy fried barramundi, culantro, shallots, and smoked chili fish sauce ($24.00)
1Eggplant & Kabocha Squash
wok-fired eggplant and squash with Thai basil and fermented soy bean ($16.50)
Good to know: Counter-order setup focused on takeout and casual dining, with unapologetic Bangkok-level heat.
Menu: holybasil-la.com ↗