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Basil Indian & Thai Grill

Basil Indian & Thai Grill

117 Watchung Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
973-939-5574
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Open until 9:30 PM

Full Hours
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Pad Kee Mao (thai Drunken Noodles)

Rice noodle, red pepper, green onion, basil, ginger, garlic and soy sauce.

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"Plant Based for the Planet" Special

Vegan Yellow Curry with Tofu- Special

Lotus stem, onion, peppers, beans, and potatoes with coconut milk. Served with jasmine rice.

$19.95

$17.95

Vegan Beyond Meat Kofta Curry - Special

Beyond meat and potato dumplings cooked in a cashew and coconut creamy gravy.

$19.95

$17.95

thai-appetizers

Thai Appetizers

Chicken Satay

Marinated grilled chicken on skewers serve with peanut dip.

$12.95

$11.65

Sweet & Sour Shrimp

$15.95

$14.36

Chicken Dumplings

Steamed dumplings serve with tangy soy sauce.

$12.95

$11.65

Veg Spring Roll

$11.95

$10.75

Vegetable Dumpling(vegan)

:(vegan) steamed vegetable dumpling served with tangy soya sauce.

$12.95

$11.65

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Indian Appetizers

Best seller

Vegetable Samosa(Vegan)

Crisp turnovers with spiced potatoes and green peas.

$7.95

$7.16

Honey Chili Crispy Chicken

$13.95

$12.55

Samosa Chaat

Crushed samosa deliciously filled with mildly spiced potatoes chana, green peas, and layered with chutney and sweet yogurt.

$10.95

$9.86

Basil Special Pepper Shrimp

Marinated shrimp tossed with shrimp, onion, pepper, and chef anil special spices.

$16.95

$15.25

Chole Aloo Tikki Chaat

(vegan) potatoes patties layered with chana, mint and tamarind chutney, garnish with sev

$10.95

$9.86

Chicken 65

Seasoned chicken cubes fried and tossed with tangy chili sauce and flavored with curry leaves.

$13.95

$12.55

Honey Chili Cauliflower

Crispy cauliflower tossed with honey chili garlic sauce.

$13.95

$12.55

Masala Calamari (Chetinad)

Calamari tossed with onion, pepper in chettinad sauce.

$14.95

$13.46

vegan-appetizers

Vegan Appetizers

Vegan Drumstick Manchurian

Soya protein drumstick with onion and tomato simmered in a sweet and sour chili sauce.

$15.95

$14.36

Chilli Chick’n (Vegan)

A plant based soy protein with onion and bell peppers simmered in a sweet and sour chilly sauce.

$15.95

$14.36

Chick`n 65 (Vegan)

A plant based soy protein tossed with tangy chilly sauce and flavored with mustard,chilly and curry leaves.

$15.95

$14.36

Vegan Prawn Balchao

(vegan) a spicy and tangy dish made with vegan plant based protein flavored with pickled chilly and vinegar.

$15.95

$14.36

Chick`n Manchurian(vegan)

A plant based soy protein with onion and bell peppers simmered in a sweet and sour chilly sauce.

$15.95

$14.36

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Indo Chinese Appetizers

Chili Paneer

Marinated cubes of paneer tossed with onion, bell pepper, and chili garlic sauce.

$13.95

$12.55

Vegetable Manchurian

Crispy mixed vegetable dumplings tossed in a tangy indo-chinese sauce made with soy, garlic, ginger & scallions

$13.95

$12.55

Best seller

Gobhi Manchurian

Crispy cauliflower tossed in a sweet & sour chili sauce.

$13.95

$12.55

Chicken Manchurian

Cubes of chicken marinated & deep fried and tossed with manchurian sauce.

$13.95

$12.55

Chili Chicken

Cubes of chicken marinated and deep fried and tossed with onion,pepper and soy chili sauce.

$13.95

$12.55

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South Indian Appetizer

1. Vada

Savory rice and lentil donut spiced with ginger, peppercorn, cumin and cilantro.

$10.00

$9.00

salads

Salads

Thai Green Papaya Salad (Vegan)

Shredded papaya, string beans, tomatoes, and peanuts, served with thai chili lime dressing.

$13.95

$12.55

Grilled Corn Kachumber Salad (vegan)

Grilled corn tossed with tomatoes, onion, cucumber, and peppers with special house dressing.

$11.95

$10.75

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Indo-Chinese Rice & Noodles

Hakka Noodle

Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables, soy, chili, and vinegar.

$15.95

$14.36

Szechuan Fried Rice

Steamed rice tossed with fresh vegetables and szechuan sauce.

$15.95

$14.36

Chili Garlic Noodle

Noodles tossed with fresh vegetables and chili garlic sauce.

$15.95

$14.36

Triple Szechuan Fried Rice

A bold & spicy combination of rice & noodle tossed with vegetable, egg & szechuan sauce

$16.95

$15.25

Pineapple Fried Rice

Steamed rice tossed with fresh vegetables, pineapple, ginger, garlic, soy, and chili.

$15.95

$14.36

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Thai Classics Rice & Noodle

Pad Kee Mao (thai Drunken Noodles)

Rice noodle, red pepper, green onion, basil, ginger, garlic and soy sauce.

$16.95

$15.25

Basil Fried Rice

Jasmine rice tossed with onion, bell peppers, basil and fried egg.

$16.95

$15.25

Pad Thai

Rice noodle, bean sprout, scallion, red onion, fried egg and fish sauce.

$16.95

$15.25

Thai Fried Rice

Jasmine rice tossed with broccoli, onion, tomato and fried egg.

$16.95

$15.25

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Thai Classic Curry Entree

Thai Green Curry

Heart of palm, eggplant, pineapple and basil, coconut milk served with jasmine rice.

$17.95

$16.16

Best seller

Massaman Curry

Lotus seeds, onion, peanut, coconut milk and grilled potatoes served with jasmine rice.

$17.95

$16.16

Thai Red Curry

Bamboo shoot, eggplant, string beans, and basil with coconut milk served with jasmine rice.

$17.95

$16.16

Panang Curry With Vegan Chicken

Heart of palm, broccoli, onions, bell peppers, carrot and beans with coconut milk and served with jasmine rice. Vegan

$20.95

$18.86

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Indo-Chinese Entree (Gravy)

Manchurian (gravy)

A thick sauce with chopped onion, peppers, chili, ketchup, and vinegar. (served with jasmine rice).

$16.95

$15.25

Chili Garlic (gravy)

A spicy tangy sauce with onion, bell peppers, chili, garlic, and rice vinegar. (served with jasmine rice).

$16.95

$15.25

Szechuan (gravy)

A thick and bold savory hot tangy sauce made with szechuan peppercorn. (served with jasmine rice).

$16.95

$15.25

Vegetable Manchurian (gravy)

Crispy mixed vegetable dumplings tossed in a tangy indo-chinese gravy made with soy, garlic, ginger & scallions.

$20.95

$18.86

chief-specials

Chief Specials

Bhatti Ka Murgh

Tandoori chicken. Half chicken marinated in lemon, yogurt and tandoori spices and roasted in a clay oven.

$21.95

$19.75

Kerala Lamb Pepper Fry

A classic kerala-style dry lamb preparation flavored with bold black peppers, coconut, chili and curry leaves.

$23.95

$21.55

Best seller

Ajwani Salmon Tikka

Cubes of fresh salmon marinated with lemon, yogurt and spices flavored with carom seed, chargrilled in a clay oven.

$25.95

$23.36

Goat Chetinad

Goat cooked with onion, tomato, coconut milk flavored with mustard, chili, curry leaves and chetinad masala.

$23.95

$21.55

chicken-entrees

Chicken Entrees

Dhaba Chicken Curry

Chicken curry cooked in homestyle gravy with special indian spices.

$21.95

$19.75

Chicken Saagwala

Tender pieces of chicken cooked with spinach, herbs, and indian spices.

$21.95

$19.75

Best seller

Chicken Tikka Masala

Tender boneless chicken pieces pieces grilled in clay oven and simmered in a creamy tomato and yogurt sauce with herbs and indian spices.

$21.95

$19.75

Chicken Vindaloo

A goan specialty chicken marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy.

$21.95

$19.75

British Balti Chicken

An anglo-indian specialty. Boneless chicken tossed with bell pepper, mushroom, onion and tomato gravy flavored with fennel.

$21.95

$19.75

Madras Pepper Chicken

Chicken cooked with onion, tomato, and coconut milk flavored with mustard, chilly and curry leaves.

$21.95

$19.75

Shahi Chicken Korma

Tender chicken pieces cooked in mildly spiced creamy yogurt gravy.

$21.95

$19.75

Chicken Kali Mirch

Tender pieces of chicken tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with freshly ground peppercorn.

$21.95

$19.75

Mango Chicken

Boneless chicken pieces cooked in onion and tomato gravy flavored with black cumin seeds and mango sauce.

$21.95

$19.75

Delhi Wala Chicken Changezi

One of the most popular mughlai dishes from old delhi. Roasted bone in chicken cooked with rich tomato based gravy, cashew nuts and indian species.

$26.95

$24.25

Best seller

Butter Chicken

Grilled boneless chicken tossed in a creamy tomato and yogurt sauce with julienne of bell peppers.

$21.95

$19.75

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Lamb & Goat Entrees

Lamb Rogan Josh

Tender lamb pieces cooked with onion and tomato gravy and traditional kashmiri spices.

$23.95

$21.55

Lamb Vindaloo

Goan specialty lamb or goat meat marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy

$23.95

$21.55

Lamb Butter Masala

Boneless lamb, in a creamy tomato, and yogurt sauce with herbs and indian spices.

$23.95

$21.55

Goat Vindaloo

Goan specialty lamb or goat meat marinated with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy

$23.95

$21.55

Lamb Bhuna

A semi-dry preparation,where the meat is slow-cooked in a reddish-brown thick gravy flavored with cilantro.

$23.95

$21.55

Rajputana Laal Maans

A traditional mutton curry that hails from the royal kitchens of rajasthan, india, cooked with yogurt and hot mathania chillies.

$27.95

$25.16

Shahi Korma Lamb

Tender juicy meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt cashew sauce.

$23.95

$21.55

Handi Baby Goat Masala

Goat meat marinated with paste of spices, slow cooked in a sealed pot.

$27.95

$25.16

Shahi Korma Baby Goat

Tender juicy meat pieces cooked in a creamy yogurt cashew sauce.

$27.95

$25.16

Best seller

Hyderabadi Nalli Curry (Lamb Shank)

Southern style slow cooked lamb shank curry featuring coconut, tamarind & spices.

$28.00

$25.20

Lamb Saagwala

Lamb or goat meat cooked with spinach, herbs and Indian spices.

$23.95

$21.55

Dum Nalli Biryani (Lamb shank)

A Royal style biryani where lamb shank and rice are slow-cooked together in a sealed pot.

$28.00

$25.20

Baby Goat Saagwala

Lamb or goat meat cooked with spinach, herbs and indian spices.

$27.95

$25.16

indian-vegetarian-entrees

Indian Vegetarian Entrees

Dhaba Dal Fry

Yellow lentils cooked with onions, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs and spices.

$18.95

$17.05

Paneer Kalimirch

Cubes of paneer tossed in a creamy sauce flavored with freshly ground black peppers.

$20.95

$18.86

Langarwali Dal

Mixed lentil cooked with onions,tomato flavored with fresh coriander and clarified butter.usually served in the langar in punjab (india).

$19.95

$17.95

Shahi Malai Kofta

Cottage cheese and vegetable dumplings cooked in a rich and creamy gravy.

$20.95

$18.86

Amritsari Chana Masala (vegan)

Chickpea cooked with onion, tomato, ginger, and indian spices.

$19.95

$17.95

Methi Malai Kofta

$20.95

$18.86

Paneer Butter Masala

Cubes of paneer simmered in a rich yogurt and tomato gravy and flavored with butter.

$20.95

$18.86

Mutter Paneer

Cubes of paneer cooked with green peas, onion, tomato, and indian spices.

$20.95

$18.86

Kadai Paneer

Cubes of paneer cooked with onion, bell pepper, tomato, and indian spices.

$20.95

$18.86

Dal Makhani

Black lentils cooked with onion, tomato, herbs, and indian spices flavored with asafoetida.

$19.95

$17.95

Bhindi Anardana (vegan)

Fresh okra tossed with onion, tomato, and flavored with mango powder and pomegranate seed.

$20.95

$18.86

Aloo Gobi Matar (vegan)

Cubes of potato and green peas simmered in spiced tomato gravy.

$20.95

$18.86

Palak Paneer

Diced paneer cooked with pureed fresh spinach and flavored with indian spices.

$20.95

$18.86

Bihari Aloo Gobi

A dry preparation of potato and cauliflower flavored with carom seed and Panch Phoron Masala.

$20.95

$18.86

vegan-specialties

Vegan Specialties

Vegan Drumstick Tikka Masala

Grilled soy protein drumstick simmered in a coconut tomato gravy flavored with herbs and spices.

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Protein Coconut Curry

Soya protein cooked in a coconut based gravy with onion and tomato flavored with mustard seeds and curry leaves

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Protein Mix Veg Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with soy protein and mixed vegetables flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.

$21.95

$19.75

Chick`n Vindaloo (Vegan)

Soya protein combined with garlic and vinegar cooked in a hot tangy gravy

$21.95

$19.75

Cauliflower Korma (Vegan)

Florets of cauliflower cooked in mildly spiced creamy coconut and cashew gravy flavored with cardamom

$19.95

$17.95

Vegan Protein Jalfrezi

Soya protein tossed with onion and bell pepper cooked in a sweet and sour gravy

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Dal Tarka

Yellow lentils cooked with onion, tomato, garlic, fresh herbs, and spices.

$18.95

$17.05

Vegan Protein Saagwala

Soya protein cooked with onion, tomato, and spinach flavored with indian herbs and spices

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Chana Saag

Chickpeas cooked with onion, tomato, and spinach flavored with ginger and indian spices.

$19.95

$17.95

Vegan Kadai Prawn

A plant based protein cooked with onion, tomato ,peppers and flavored with dry roast spices

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Corn Saag

Corn kernel cooked with onion, tomato and spinach flavored with ginger and indian spices.

$19.95

$17.95

Vegan Goan Prawn Curry

A plant based protein(prawn) cooked in a traditional goan curry

$21.95

$19.75

Chick`n Mango Curry (Vegan)

Soya protein cooked in a mango based gravy with onion, tomato, and indian spices

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Protein & Tofu Tikka Masala

Plant based vegan meat protein and tofu simmered in a coconut tomato gravy seasoned with indian herbs and spices.

$21.95

$19.75

Chick`n Korma (Vegan)

Soya protein cooked in mildly spiced creamy coconut and cashew gravy flavored with cardamom

$21.95

$19.75

Vegan Tofu Palak

Cubes of tofu fried and cooked with spinach seasoned with indian spices.

$21.95

$19.75

biryani

Biryani

Hydrabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with succulent pieces of chicken on a slow fire in dum style flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.

$21.95

$19.75

Handi Dum Vegetable Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with vegetable gravy on a slow fire in dum style and flavored with aromatic indian herbs and spices.

$20.95

$18.86

Kashmiri Lamb Biryani

Basmati rice combined with lamb cooked in dum style, flavored with saffron, rosewater, and mint.

$23.95

$21.55

Handi Dum Shrimp Biryani

Basmati rice cooked with shrimp on a slow fire in dum style and flavored with aromatic indian herbs and spices.

$23.95

$21.55

Handi Dum Goat Biryani

Basmati rice and goat meat cooked together on a slow fire in dum style flavored with authentic biryani spices.

$23.95

$21.55

seafood

Seafood

Kerala Salmon Moilee

A kerala style fish curry where salmon is cooked with coconut-based gravy flavored with curry leaves.

$23.95

$21.55

Kadai Shrimp

Shrimp tossed with bell pepper, onion, and tomato gravy flavored with grounded spices.

$23.95

$21.55

Salmon Butter Masala

$23.95

$21.55

Shrimp Saagwala

$23.95

$21.55

Shrimp Butter Masala

$23.95

$21.55

Goan Shrimp Curry

Shrimp cooked in coconut and onion based gravy flavored with traditional goan spices.

$23.95

$21.55

rice-speciality

Rice Speciality

Jasmine Rice

$4.95

$4.46

Lemon Rice

$6.95

$6.25

Basmati Rice

$4.95

$4.46

Peas Pulao

$7.95

$7.16

Jeera Rice

$6.95

$6.25

Kashmiri Pulao

$9.95

$8.96

soups

Soups

Tom Yum Soup

Hot and sour broth with onion, mushroom, tomatoes. Seasoned with kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lemongrass and fish sauce.

$8.95

$8.05

Coconut Curry Soup

Coconut curry broth with noodles, beansprout, seasoned with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and fish sauce.

$8.95

$8.05

Sweet Corn Soup

(vegan)cream of sweet corn with vegetable and seasoning.

$7.95

$7.16

whole-wheat-bread

Whole Wheat Bread

Tawa Roti

Whole wheat bread made on a flat tawa.

$3.95

$3.56

Tawa Cheese Paratha

bread stuffed with cheese.

$6.95

$6.25

Tawa Laccha Paratha

Multi layered whole wheat flour bread.

$5.95

$5.36

Tawa Aloo Paratha

Bread stuffed with potato.

$6.95

$6.25

Tawa Mint Paratha

Multi layered whole wheat flour bread.

$5.95

$5.36

Amritsari Paratha

Bread stuffed with onion pepper, potato and paneer.

$6.95

$6.25

Tawa Paneer Paratha

Bread stuffed with indian cottage cheese.

$5.95

$5.36

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South Indian Main Course

Ghee Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$11.00

$9.90

Vegan Chick’n Masala Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$16.00

$14.40

Plain Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$11.00

$9.90

Chicken Tikka Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$16.00

$14.40

Masala Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$13.00

$11.70

Lamb Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$16.00

$14.40

Basil Special Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$15.00

$13.50

Onion Tomato Uttapam

A thick Soft Pancake made of rice and Lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$12.00

$10.80

Cheese Masala Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$15.00

$13.50

Onion Pepper Uttapam

A thick soft pancake made of rice and lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$12.00

$10.80

Paneer Masala Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$15.00

$13.50

Onion Tomato Chili Uttapam

A thick soft pancake made of rice and lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$12.00

$10.80

Spicy Podi Masala Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$15.00

$13.50

Paneer Uttapam

A thick soft pancake made of rice and lentil. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$12.00

$10.80

Vegan Protein Masala Dosa

A savory rice and lentil crepe with one or more filling. Served with coconut chutney, tomato chutney and sambar.

$16.00

$14.40

combo-paratha-platter

Combo Paratha Platter

Served with chana masala, raita & pickle.

Aloo Paratha Platter

$12.00

$10.80

Cheese Paratha Platter

$12.00

$10.80

Paneer Paratha Platter

$12.00

$10.80

Amritsari Paratha Platter

$12.00

$10.80

accompaniments

Accompaniments

Raita

Fresh yogurt with chopped vegetable and spices.

$5.95

$5.36

Laccha Pyaaz

Onion, chilies, and lemon with chaat masala.

$2.95

$2.66

Papadum

Crisp lentil wafers.

$3.95

$3.56

Mango Chutney

Sweet and sour mango with indian spices.

$3.95

$3.56

Mixed Pickle

$2.95

$2.66

desserts

Desserts

Gulab Jamun

Homemade khoya and flour dumpling soaked in rose flavored sweet syrup.

$5.95

$5.36

Coconut Sticky Rice With Mango

Khao niao mamuang. Glutinous sticky rice seasoned with coconut milk served with mangoes.

$6.95

$6.25

Kheer

Kheer is a luscious and creamy rice pudding that combines the rice and milk and flavored with nuts and spices.

$5.95

$5.36

kids-menu

Kids Menu

Chicken Tenders

Chicken tender pieces with mild spices, breaded and deep fried until golden brown. Served with fries.

$10.95

$9.86

Vegan Chick’n Nuggets

Crispy, golden plant based nuggets made with seasoned soy or protein.

$11.95

$10.75

Shrimp Tender

Shrimp pieces with mild spices,breaded and deep fried until golden brown.served with fries.

$11.95

$10.75

Masala Fries

Potato french fries with a touch of mild spices.

$6.95

$6.25

Crispy Fried Chicken Wings

Chicken wings with mild spices,breaded and deep fried until golden brown.served with fries and honey chilly garlic dip.

$11.95

$10.75

beverages

Beverages

Mango Lassi

$4.95

$4.46

Ice Tea

Unsweetened ice tea

$3.00

$2.70

Strawberry Lassi

$4.95

$4.46

Strawberry Flavored Soda

Special soda flavored with strawberry

$4.00

$3.60

Basil Seed Mango Drink

$4.95

$4.46

Passionfruit Flavoured Soda

Special soda flavored with passionfruit.

$4.00

$3.60

Basil Seed Lichi Drink

:lychee drink flavored with basil seed.

$4.95

$4.46

Flat Water

$3.00

$2.70

Sodas

Ask for our selection

$3.00

$2.70

Sparkling Water

$4.00

$3.60

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