Le Basilic Vert

This place is just so awfully overrated!
What a shame to the beautiful district of
St-​Dorothée.
I decided to try it out because it’s usually busy and a lot of my friends rave about this place. However, their raves did not do this place justice.
As I entered, the actual building is fine.
The aquarium was very clean lol I am referring to Jason M’s review where he mentioned that the aquarium hasn’t had much cleaning inside and out. However, the waiter was a little confused with my order. There was nothing to be confused about, since all I ordered was the «sizzling». All it was was sea food sauteed in a chef’s specialty sauce. If I would have known that the sauce consisted of overpowered basil spice, I would have opted out. I believe any spice used excessively won’t enhance any taste. It will ruin the main course! The star of the dish is the seafood but the basil spice tortured the star!!! The seafood itself was disgusting and rubbery. I felt like they opened the seafood from a can and splashed it in a fry pan and overcooked it till the last tender drop of fish ever had. I swear I was so disappointed.
I won’t be coming back here ever again. Shame :(

By the beard of zeus! — The service here deserve a review. These guys are friendly and super efficient. We took the ‘grillade’, chicken and beef and I must say, «it really hits the spot». Unfortunately the portions aren’t too big but that’s just me. Im a pig.

I came to Le Basilic Vert for lunch with my coworkers. Walking it I quickly found the relatively modern and pretty though it needs to be better maintained (Outside walls had holes, aquarium didn’t seem to have been cleaning inside and out for some time, the floors were dirty). The resto was pretty busy which led to some considerable wait time but I was encouraged that this many patrons being here would lead to a quality meal due to its popularity.
I went with their Pad Thai ($ 15) which came with a soup and roll. The soup was good, the roll was thin & crunchy… just right. The Pad Thai was good but I’ll admit I’ve had far better. The coworker who ordered the same meal as me all felt the same. I would probably bet there are better choices on the menu.
My experience was a 3.5 but rounded down. Will come back and try something else and get this can get bumped to a more respectable 4. Maybe by then the place will be cleaned better.

Great Thai place. The soups are meant for one person but the dishes are generous and very filling. The green and red curries are good. They also deliver and are great for takeout. The Beef Red Curry is probably their best dish along with the salmon. I tried the chicken with cashew nuts stew which is exactly like the green curry.

I really like this Thai restaurant… it is close to my house and we have been loyal customers since their opening. The owner knows us by name all of us, including the four kids! These little details make a difference! They have now moved to a larger location… hoping it will be good for them and that the quality of their food will remain the same excellent thai food that we love… all the best for the future Basilic Vert.

In terms of authentic thai food in Montréal coming from someone who has spent a significant amount of time in Thailand, I would have to say this tops the list.
Tom Kha — delicious, might need to mention youd like it spicy if thats what you look for
Green Curry — not the most authentic one ive seen to date, but for Montréal, its as good as youll get

So it’s OK and they deliver which is the best reason to order. But I find it expensive for what you get.

So it was Friday night and my wife and i wanted to stay local. Walked in, nice greet and ambiance. It filled up rather quickly.
Soup was delightful. Spring rolls light, crispy and fresh. Main course was hot and flavorful.
For the price you cannot go wrong. Will definitely go back soon.