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Thai Basil

41 Darlot St, Horsham VIC 3400, Australia

Recommended by 42 people

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41 Darlot St, Horsham VIC 3400, Australia

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+61 3 5382 2694
HoursMonday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Friday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 8:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Thai Basil

A dependable refuge on the long highway run between Melbourne and Adelaide, Thai Basil hits the table with hot, fragrant curries and quick stir-fries. Road-weary travelers count on the fork-tender beef massaman and flaky roti to revive spirits. Entrees skip the usual crisp wonton skin—the chicken money bags are wrapped in soft, savory curry puff pastry instead. Modular protein pricing keeps ordering painless across dietary lines, right through to black sticky rice soaked in warm coconut milk.

  • Custom protein pricing: Curries and stir-fries offer standardized pricing tiers across chicken, pork, beef, seafood, or vegetarian bases.
  • Curry-puff pastry money bags: Money bag starters swap standard fried wonton skins for a soft, flaky pastry shell.
  • Melbourne-Adelaide road stop: Fork-tender beef massaman and speedy service make this a trusted inter-city transit pit stop.
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Why Diners Choose Thai Basil

Why long-distance travelers and Horsham locals consistently choose Thai Basil for fresh, authentic dining.

  • Convenient Refueling Stop for Regional Travellers

    Thai Basil serves as an ideal regional highway stopover, offering quick, wholesome, freshly cooked meals that revive road-weary travelers.

    The staff were friendly and welcoming, making it a great place to stop after a long drive.

    Annaliese N

  • Trusted Highway Waypoint Between Melbourne and Adelaide

    Situated on the direct route connecting Melbourne and Adelaide, the restaurant reliably delivers substantial, authentic portions for passing road trips.

    I always dine here on my way home to ADL from MEL n vv for yrs....

    Jules Saliba

  • Modular Protein-Tiered Menu Structure

    The menu is structured so guests can select their preferred protein—including chicken, pork, beef, seafood, or vegetarian—at standardized price tiers across shared dishes.

    The menu makes it easier by having set price depending on if you want your dish to be chicken, pork, seafood, beef, vegetarian.

    Luke

  • Signature Soft Curry Puff Pastry Money Bags

    Unlike standard hard wonton-wrapped appetizers, the kitchen crafts house chicken money bags wrapped in soft, flaky curry puff style pastry.

    The pastry is more like a curry puff pastry, ie, soft and tasty, unlike those hard tasteless money bags which most restaurants make.

    Stampy

  • Immersive Bangkok-Themed Atmosphere

    The dining room provides an immersive atmosphere featuring authentic Thai decor and welcoming hospitality that makes travelers feel transported.

    Its like being in BKK with the ambience and Thai themes and decorating

    Jules Saliba

  • Attentive Hospitality for Group Gatherings

    The restaurant is a beloved community staple that comfortably handles large parties, group celebrations, and busy dinner rush services.

    There were 12 on our table and the waitress couldn't do enough for us, friendly and courteous.

    Rick Heaney

Signature mains tailored to your regional journey

  • Massaman Curry

    The massaman curry was and will always be our favourite dish to order. The beef is very soft and tender, can fall apart on the fork, perfect by our standards.

    Luke

  • Red Duck Curry

    I have actually been to the restaurant before, and it was my first time trying duck, as I had their red duck curry. I do not regret that.

    guest dotco

  • Pad Thai

    They did the Thai classics pad Thai, larb Gai, fish cakes etc really well.

    Briony Dow

  • Thai Green Curry

    He was able to get a hot Thai green curry while I had a lovely non hot or spicy sweet and sour chicken.

    Pamela Seaman

Other favorites

Starters and sides to complete your regional stop

  • Chicken Money Bags

    An absolute "must" are the chicken money bags entree! Best ever! The pastry is more like a curry puff pastry, ie, soft and tasty, unlike those hard tasteless money bags which most restaurants make.

    Stampy

  • Chicken Satay Skewers

    chicken satay skewers (which were incredibly tasty)

    guest dotco

  • Roti

    Roti was flaky and perfect, spring rolls delicious .. just amazing, all of it.

    sherriden s

  • Spring Rolls

    Had the spring rolls and satay chicken skewers as an entrée. Delicious!

    John Feehan

Beyond the menu

Memorable details and hospitable touches at Thai Basil

  • Curry Puff Pastry Money Bags

    Chicken money bags are crafted using a soft, rich curry puff style pastry rather than standard crisp wonton wrappers.

  • Protein-Tiered Menu Customization

    Dishes are priced by chosen protein (chicken, pork, seafood, beef, or vegetarian), allowing diners to tailor any base dish to individual tastes and dietary needs.

  • Flexible Spice Tailoring

    Guests can precisely tailor heat levels on curries and stir-fries, catering to both chili enthusiasts and those wanting completely mild, non-spicy dishes.

  • Bangkok-Themed Atmosphere

    The interior features traditional Thai themes and decor designed to evoke the ambiance and atmosphere of Bangkok for highway travelers and groups.

Before you head over

Essential dining guidance for highway travellers and local dinner guests

  • Book in advance for dinner

    The dining room fills quickly on weeknights and dinner services, so reserve a table ahead of time or plan for an early sitting around 6:00 PM if passing through.

  • Customize protein and spice levels

    Dishes feature modular protein pricing across chicken, pork, seafood, beef, or vegetarian options, and the kitchen readily adjusts heat levels from mild sweet and sour to extra chili.

  • Try the curry-puff-style money bags

    For a distinct house specialty, try the chicken money bags, which are prepared with a soft, savory curry puff pastry instead of a crisp wonton wrapper.

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