After moving just above the Upper Beaches almost eight months ago, I am slowly checking out some of the local restaurants. I am now only a 5 minute drive away from the Beach so that is definitely one neighbourhood I want to explore in more depth. I visited Mira Mira Diner on the recommendation of my niece and loved the imaginative menu and light-filled ambiance. I also really enjoyed ViVetha Bistro for brunch.
I love Thai food so I was eager to try Green Basil Restaurant based on many favourable reviews online. This Beaches restaurant is located on Queen Street East at Hammersmith Avenue, just three streets east of Lee Avenue. We arrived at noon on a Saturday and it wasn’t busy.
We chose a window table so that we could people watch on Queen Street. Our server greeted us, provided menus and took our drinks order. My dining partner (my mom) decided to try a Mango Mocktail while I just ordered water. Our drinks arrived within a minute or two.
I always have a curry when I’m at a Thai restaurant so I didn’t spend too long perusing the menu. My mother opted for the grilled chicken.
While we were waiting for our food, we took in our surroundings. We were both impressed with the ultra modern decor, which included sleek booths, intricate wall coverings and sophisticated light fixtures.
Green Basil offers several lunch specials available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. My dining partner (my mom) ordered the Grilled Chicken lunch special. This dish came with either Mango Salad or mixed vegetables; rice and vegetable rolls for $15.50.
I ordered the Green Chicken Curry lunch special with Mango Salad, steamed rice, and vegetable rolls. There was a very good portion of chicken in this dish and the curry had a mild amount of heat. Accompanying peppers and eggplant were cooked al dente. The vegetable rolls were really Spring rolls (which I prefer anyway) since the batter used was light and crispy. Happily, the plate was also not overwhelmed by rice, which is often the case. The presentation was lovely!
My mother really enjoyed her grilled chicken, which was mildly spiced and tender. Again, there was a good portion of chicken.
We both loved the Mango Salad – the mango was so sweet and the salad was fairly large for a side salad. Absolutely delicious! The Spring rolls were crispy and packed with veggies – just the way we like them.
I’m so glad we stumbled upon Green Basil Restaurant. It’s a Beaches neighbourhood restaurant I will definitely revisit. After enjoying lunch, you can walk down Hammersmith Avenue and you’ll arrive at the boardwalk.
Green Basil Restaurant, 2120 Queen Street East (at Hammersmith Avenue), 416-698-2120
This sounds like a lovely place to eat. Love the name of the restaurant as well! It is nice to find a good place to go for a meal.
Hi Marysa, Yes, I agree. It’s great to find restaurants that you want to return to. Green Basil is one of them. Cheers, Lori
It looks like a great place to dine! The food looks so good!
The food and ambiance was wonderful! Cheers, Lori
This looks like a delicious place to dine. If I’m in Toronto, I’d stop in for sure!
Hi Amber, Yes, if you enjoy Thai food, definitely keep Green Basil on your list if you visit Toronto. Cheers, Lori
The chicken looks so good! It is causing my mouth to water. This restaurant will be on our bucket list!
Hi Hannah, The chicken was delicious – both the grilled chicken and the chicken curry. I hope you get a chance to visit Green Basil. Cheers, Lori
Green Basil Restaurant? Writing that down in my “Must Try When In Canada” List. Can’t wait!
That mango salad sounds delicious! Now I ant to give this place a try when I head over to Toronto.
Stunning! The place is so nice and has that minimalist style that makes it beautiful! The food looks incredibly delicious! Loved it!
This looks delicious. There is a Thai restaurant that I want to try that is close to me. It’s always busy whenever I go in there to pick up orders to deliver to my customers.
This looks like my type of restaurant. I would love to check it out some day.
Thai food is so good! The dishes looked great and the restaurant seemed like it had relaxing ambiance.
This is such a beautiful restaurant! The food looks delicious too! Such a pretty presentation.
Wow! This is a really great and amazing restaurant! Those foods looks absolutely delicious and tasty!
I would love to visit and enjoy a meal here. Everything is clean which is important to me and the foods look delicious!l
Mmmmm….. the food is so inviting! I can’t resist it and I hope to try it one day!
Hi Catalina, The food was so good. I hope you get a chance to visit Green Basil soon! Cheers, Lori
Yum! Looks super refined and sophisticated yet not stuffy or pretentious! Have to check it out!
Hi Briana, You said it well. Refined, but not pretentious at all! Cheers, Lori
It sounds like a fun place to eat and the dining experience is amazing.
Beautiful place, very simple interiors. The food looks good, it somehow reminds me of the food in my country.
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