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Basil the Bold

Creative, flavorful, healthy Thai food bowls.

Bangkok raised and San Francisco spoiled, PanPan Thiravechyan is a modern woman who can't live without traditional flavors. She dreamed up Basil the Bold in 2020 after leaving her “cushy” nine-to-five job as a business analyst, chasing a craving to combine uncompromisingly bold flavors with a boost of plants.

She spins her colorful and creative bowls out of a kitchen in the Dogpatch, serving convenient lunches to busy San Franciscans. The bowls are packed with rice, noodles, and veggies, with tender chicken or vegan options, and sometimes full slabs of tofu and fragrant curry sauces. Previously, she only served weekday lunch, but now through Pastel, that crispy, crunchy, spicy tofu is available every weekend.

Her food may not fit neatly into any category, but PanPan believes that good food is its own category. If her creations make you smile, then mission accomplished!

@basiltheboldthai | San Francisco

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Signature Crispy Chicken Larb (1-2 Servings)
[Some cooking required] "Crispy brined chicken tossed in a citrusy toasted rice ""larb"" spice and its signature fresh herb mix. The chicken has a mini cult following. It's an addiction like you've never tasted before!" Allergens: Wheat
$10.49
Signature Crispy Tofu Larb (1 Serving)
[Some cooking required] #Vegan #GlutenFree "Crispy garlic tofu tossed in a citrusy toasted rice ""larb"" spice and its signature fresh herb mix. Inspired by my mom's fried tofu, Thai KFC, and my own gluttony. Converted many tofu skeptics! Vegan." Allergens: Soy Vegan, Gluten-Free
$9.49
Mango Sticky Rice (2 Servings)
#Vegan #GlutenFree This popular dessert is sure to please. The aromatic coconut milk sticky rice is served with ripened sweet mango and a coconut milk sauce. Vegan, Gluten-Free
$13.00
Chicken Meals
Curry Noodles - Chicken (1-2 Servings)
[Some cooking required] A rich Thai red curry soup over satisfyingly chewy noodles! Served with turmeric chicken, garlic tofu, chickpeas, bokchoy, and house fried shallots. Comes with house spiced fish sauce and super hot Thai fried chili on the side. Definitely add the fish sauce for an authentic taste! Allergens: Peanuts, Soy
$18.99
Coconut-Peanut Noodle Salad - Chicken (2 servings)
#GlutenFree Finally, a Thai peanut dressing with a real depth of flavor! Spicy, sweet, tangy, and rich with coconut milk and shallot. Served with rice noodles, turmeric chicken, fried garlic tofu, chickpeas, spring mix, cucumber, tomato, purple cabbage, house fried shallots, and potato chips. Serves 2. Allergens: Peanuts, Soy Gluten-Free
$18.99
Massaman Curry - Chicken
Tender chicken chunks, garbanzo beans, potatoes, onions braised in a tangy, nutty, rich, and sweet curry base.

A Thai curry with a balanced South Asian influence, Massaman curry was ranked world's #1 most delicious food by CNN in 2018. Contains peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp paste.
$15.49
Red Curry - Chicken
Tender chicken chunks, garbanzo beans, carrots, bell pepper, and aromatic Thai basil braised in a rich red curry soup.

We tested 22 variations of the recipe before arriving at the perfect balance of spices, seasoning, and fresh herb. Definitely got a kick! Add a side order of chewy noodles for a satisfying meal.
$15.49
Larb Baked Chicken
Baked turmeric chicken and garlic garbanzo beans tossed in a citrusy toasted rice "larb" spice and its signature fresh herb mix. Irresistable aroma, unique umami, and a healthy doze of baked proteins and fresh herb!
$15.49
Tofu Meals
Massaman Curry - Tofu
Juicy tofu, garbanzo beans, potatoes, onions braised in a tangy, nutty, rich, and sweet curry base.

A Thai curry with a balanced South Asian influence, Massaman curry was ranked world's #1 most delicious food by CNN in 2018. Contains peanuts, fish sauce, and shrimp paste.
$14.49
Red Curry - Tofu
Juicey tofu, garbanzo beans, carrots, bell pepper, and aromatic Thai basil braised in a rich red curry soup.

We tested 22 variations of the recipe before arriving at the perfect balance of spices, seasoning, and fresh herb. Definitely got a kick! Add a side order of chewy noodles for a satisfying meal.
$14.49
Larb Baked Tofu
[Vegan] Baked garlic tofu and garbanzo beans tossed in a citrusy toasted rice "larb" spice and its signature fresh herb mix. Irresistable aroma, unique umami, and a healthy doze of baked proteins and fresh herb!
$14.99
Curry Noodles - Tofu (1-2 Servings)
[Some cooking required] #Vegan The cult classic is now available vegan! A rich Thai red curry soup over satisfyingly chewy noodles! Served with baked garlic tofu, chickpeas, bokchoy, and house fried shallots. Comes with house spiced fish sauce and super hot Thai fried chili on the side. Vegan if the fish sauce is not added. Allergens: Wheat, Soy Vegan
$18.49
Coconut-Peanut Noodle Salad - Tofu (2 servings)
#Vegan #GlutenFree Finally, a Thai peanut dressing with a real depth of flavor! Spicy, sweet, tangy, and rich with coconut milk and shallot. Served with rice noodles, fried garlic tofu, chickpeas, spring mix, cucumber, tomato, purple cabbage, house fried shallots, and potato chips. Serves 2. Allergens: Peanuts, Soy Vegan, Gluten-Free
$18.49
Salads
Seasme-Scallion Turmeric Chicken Salad
Baked turmeric chicken, baked garlic tofu, refreshing sesame-scallion salsa, spring mix.

Served with peach, chickpeas, house fried shallots, sunflower seeds, cucumber, bell pepper, and purple cabbage. Not spicy.

32 oz
$14.99
Coconut-Peanut Turmeric Chicken Salad
Baked turmeric chicken, baked garlic tofu, creamy coconut-peanut dressing, spring mix.

Served with peach, chickpeas, house fried shallots, sunflower seeds, cucumber, bell pepper, and purple cabbage.

32 oz
$15.99
Tomyum Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken, baked tomyum tofu, kaffir tomyum coconut cream dressing, spring mix.

Served with peach, chickpeas, house fried shallots, sunflower seeds, cucumber, bell pepper, and purple cabbage.

32 oz
$16.49
Tomyum Tofu Salad
[Vegan]

Baked tomyum tofu, kaffir tomyum coconut cream dressing, spring mix.

Served with peach, chickpeas, house fried shallots, sunflower seeds, cucumber, bell pepper, and purple cabbage.

32 oz
$14.99
Coconut-Peanut Crispy Tofu Salad (Reheating Required)
[Vegan]

Crispy garlic tofu, creamy coconut-peanut dressing, spring mix.

Served with peach, chickpeas, house fried shallots, sunflower seeds, cucumber, bell pepper, and purple cabbage.

32 oz
$15.99
Coconut-Peanut Baked Tofu Salad
[Vegan]

Baked garlic tofu, creamy coconut-peanut dressing, spring mix.

Served with peach, chickpeas, house fried shallots, sunflower seeds, cucumber, bell pepper, and purple cabbage.

32 oz
$15.49
Sides
Longan Sticky Rice
[VEGAN, GF] A cooler but less mainstream cousin of mango sticky rice!

Aromatic and sweet coconut sticky rice is served with longan, a juicy and mildly sweet tropical fruit, and a coconut milk sauce.
$4.99
Thai Purple Rice (2 Servings)
Great with our curry or larb entrées! The perfect balance between whole grain goodness and the comforting soft rice texture, Thai purple rice a.k.a. "Riceberry" is a crossbreed of traditional jasmine rice and purple Jao Hom Nin rice. Rich in antioxidants with a nutty after taste, this dark horse took Thailand by storm as a brown rice substitute after it was developed in 2002. Vegan.
$2.99
Extra Noodles So Chewy!
[Some cooking required] #Vegan "Carbo-load with more noodles to put in your curry! So good, so chewy, you can't help but grab extras! Vegan." Allergens: Wheat Vegan
$2.69
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