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Come taste Thai
the way it's meant to be.

Worcester's favorite Thai restaurant since 2015 — handmade by Thai chef Bator Lachmann on Shrewsbury Street.

📍 299 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604

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★★★★★ Recommended · Restaurant Guru Best of Central Mass finalist No MSG · Dine-in & takeout

Fresh Thai seafood salad at Basil n' Spice

Best Thai
2024

★★★★★Serving Worcester
since 2015

Meet the chef

Authentic Thai, made from scratch.

Basil n' Spice is Worcester's home for real Thai cooking — bold curries, sizzling wok classics, and fresh noodle dishes built on traditional recipes and honest ingredients, served in a warm, welcoming dining room right on Shrewsbury Street.

We're the work of owner and Thai chef Bator Lachmann, who first learned to cook in Thailand and spent years as a professional caterer abroad before opening Basil n' Spice in 2015. Every plate blends time-honored Thai flavor with a touch of contemporary creativity — and the kind of hospitality that makes you feel like a regular from your very first visit.

Bator

Chef & Founder

Recognition

A little proud of these.

RecommendedRestaurant Guru · 2023

Best Business 2022ThreeBest Rated · Excellence

Best Business 2021ThreeBest Rated · Excellence

Best Thai Restaurant, 2024 — LUXlife Restaurant & Bar Awards
Taste of Shrewsbury Street, 2015 — 1st Place
Best of Central Mass (Thai) — Finalist, 2020 & 2021
Top 3 Thai in Worcester — 2020, 2021 & 2022
Gourmet Partner — Hanover Theatre & Conservatory, since 2017

Reviews

Loved by Worcester.

★★★★★

"This restaurant has always been the most welcoming, warm, and beautiful space to eat in. I came here to celebrate my high school graduation years ago, and now, post-college and in my adult life, I come back and it's as wonderful as ever. The owner is always there, and she makes you feel like you're right at home every time! The service is top notch and the food is delicious. Thank you guys!"

— Alejandra S.

★★★★★

"We were so pleased by the fantastic and tasteful presentation of a variety of Thai foods — topped off by the fantastic fried banana roti and mango sticky rice. We are making this restaurant a must-visit each time we are in Worcester. And even if we were not visiting Worcester for other reasons, we would visit just to eat here."

— Philip B.

★★★★★

"We loved the food something fierce… every item was finger licking good. We definitely plan to come again. 👍🏼"

— Nat P.

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Hours & location

299 Shrewsbury St
Worcester, MA 01604
(774) 317-9986
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Wed – Thu11am – 3pm · 4:30 – 9pm
Fri – Sat11am – 3pm · 4:30 – 9:30pm
Sunday11am – 3pm · 4:30 – 8:30pm
Mon – TueClosed

Dinner prices apply all day Saturday & Sunday.

The food

Explore our menu

A taste of what's waiting for you. Prices vary in-store — see the full menu for the latest, or order online for pickup.

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Fresh ingredients prepped daily — Prepped fresh, every day

Appetizers

Chicken SatayMarinated chicken strips, peanut sauce, cucumber sweet-and-sour

Tung TongCrispy pastry bags with chicken, corn & water chestnuts; sweet-and-sour

Chicken WingsDeep-fried marinated wings, sweet-and-sour sauce

Fresh RollsRice paper with shrimp or tofu, herbs & vermicelli; peanut hoisin (GF)

Fried CalamariSpicy garlic and cilantro-lime sauce

Thai RollsFried spring rolls, glass noodles & vegetables; sweet-and-sour

Fried TofuGolden fried tofu, sweet-and-sour & ground peanuts

Crab RangoonCrabmeat, cream cheese, onions & carrots; sweet-and-sour

Scallion PancakeFried pancake with ginger sauce

Himalayan EdamameSteamed soybeans, Himalayan salt (GF)

DumplingsChicken or vegetable ravioli, ginger-soy; fried or steamed

SamplerThai rolls, satay, crab rangoon, wings, dumplings & tung tong

Soups

Tom YumHot-and-sour with chicken, shrimp or tofu; lemongrass, mushrooms (spicy, GF)

Tom KhaCoconut-milk with galangal, Thai herbs, lime, mushrooms (GF)

Wonton SoupChicken or vegetable dumplings, bok choy, scallions, cilantro

Seafood Tom YumMussel, shrimp, squid & scallops; lemongrass, chili (spicy, GF)

Seafood CocoCoconut soup, galangal, mixed seafood, Thai herbs, lime (GF)

Salads

Basil n' Spice Seafood SaladSour-and-spicy lime, seafood, lemongrass, red onion, mint (spicy, GF)

House SaladLettuce, cucumber, carrots, onion, tomato, peppers; peanut sauce

Calamari SaladCalamari, celery, onion, cucumber, peppers; sour-spicy lime (spicy, GF)

Pickle Crab Papaya SaladGreen papaya, pickle crab, green beans, chili, peanuts (spicy, GF)

Shrimp Papaya SaladShrimp, green papaya, green beans, lime, chili, peanuts (spicy, GF)

Lab GaiGround chicken, dried spices, red onion, mint, scallions (spicy, GF)

Fish & Seafood

Served with jasmine rice; brown rice available.

Royal ScallopsGinger, onion, baby corn, mushrooms, bamboo & veg in chef's sauce

Choo Chee ShrimpPeppers, peas, pineapple, zucchini, kaffir lime in choo chee curry (spicy, GF)

Tilapia Rad PrikCrispy fried tilapia, spicy chili sauce, crispy basil (spicy)

Shrewsbury SalmonSteamed salmon, ginger, snow peas, peppers, mushrooms; ginger sauce (GF)

Choo Chee SalmonPeppers, pineapple, zucchini, broccoli, kaffir lime (spicy, GF)

Classic Thai Wok

Choose your protein; served with jasmine rice.

Basil n' ChiliPeppers, onion, carrots, broccoli, green beans, basil (spicy)

Cashew NutPineapple, peppers, onion, snow peas, cashews in spicy sauce

BroccoliBroccoli, carrots, mushrooms, baby corn in brown sauce (GF)

Spicy EggplantEggplant, peppers, string beans, basil in spicy basil sauce (spicy)

GingerFresh ginger, peppers, snow peas, mushrooms, baby corn (GF)

Rama GardenSteamed veg with peanut sauce on the side

GarlicBaby corn, mushrooms, snow peas, carrots, peppers, scallions (GF)

Spicy BambooBamboo strips, peppers, onion, mushrooms in spicy sauce (spicy)

Mixed VegetablesFresh garden vegetables in light brown sauce

Basil n' Spice Signature

Served with jasmine rice.

Chicken TeriyakiCaramelized teriyaki, steamed mixed vegetables

Lychee DuckRoasted duck, Thai curry, lychee, pineapple, peas, broccoli (spicy)

Bangkok DuckCrispy duck, roasted chili-ginger sauce, broccoli, baby corn

Pad Prik King ChickenCrispy chicken, peppers & string beans in prik king sauce

Tiger TearGrilled sliced beef, tangy-spicy tamarind, steamed veg (spicy, GF)

Wild Boar Basil n' SpicePork loin, mushrooms, eggplant, grachai, bamboo in red curry (spicy, GF)

Seafood MadnessMixed seafood, assorted veg & sweet basil in chef's sauce (spicy)

Chicken AngelCrispy chicken in mango sauce, steamed mixed vegetables (GF)

Honey DuckCrispy duck, honey-lime-sesame sauce, steamed vegetables

Curry Dishes

Choose your protein; served with jasmine rice.

Red CurryCoconut milk, eggplant, broccoli, bamboo & basil (spicy, GF)

Yellow CurryCoconut milk, pineapple, potato, carrots, baby corn (spicy, GF)

Mango CurryYellow curry, coconut milk, carrots, zucchini, tomato, mango (spicy, GF)

Green CurryCoconut milk, eggplant, broccoli, bamboo & basil (spicy, GF)

Penang CurryCoconut milk, peppers, broccoli, string beans, kaffir lime (spicy, GF)

Massaman CurryCoconut milk, potato, onion, carrots & peanuts (spicy)

Vegetarian

Tofu SaladLettuce, cucumber, carrots, tomato, crispy tofu; peanut sauce (GF)

Tofu Labb SaladCrispy tofu, dried spices, red onion, mint, scallions (spicy)

Tofu TeriyakiCrispy tofu, teriyaki, steamed broccoli, carrots, baby corn

Tofu AngelCrispy tofu in mango sauce with mixed vegetables

Tofu Noodle SoupRice noodles, fresh tofu, mixed vegetables in clear broth (GF)

Fried Rice

Choose your protein.

Thai Fried RiceEgg, onion, carrots, peas, tomato, snow peas, scallions (GF)

Pineapple Fried RiceEgg, pineapple, peppers, baby corn, curry powder (GF)

Basil n' Spice Fried RiceEgg, onion, carrots & bell peppers (spicy, GF)

Pad Thai

Choose your protein.

Pad ThaiRice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, scallions, tamarind; ground peanuts (GF)

Basil Pad ThaiRice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, basil in spicy sauce; peanuts (spicy, GF)

Noodles

Choose your protein.

Chiangmai NoodleYellow noodles, pickled cabbage, crispy noodles in Massaman curry (spicy)

Pad See YouWide rice noodles, egg, carrots & broccoli in sweet soy

Drunken NoodleWide rice noodles, egg, peppers, broccoli & basil in spicy sauce (spicy, GF)

Tom Yum Noodle SoupChicken noodle soup, hot-and-sour broth, bean sprouts (spicy, GF)

Beef Noodle SoupBeef, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions & basil

Sides & Extras

Jasmine Rice · Sticky Rice · Brown Rice · Steamed Rice Noodle · Steamed Vegetable · Peanut Sauce · Ground Peanuts

Drinks

Thai Iced Tea · Lychee Thai Iced Tea · Iced Green Tea · Iced Jasmine Tea · Cha-Manao (Lime Thai Tea) · Thai Iced Coffee · Lipton Iced Tea · Soda

Desserts

Sticky Rice with Mango (seasonal) · Sticky Rice with Thai Custard (seasonal) · Taro Coconut Pearls · Fried Banana Roti

Menu items and availability may change; please let us know about any allergies.

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