Sweet Basil - Crescent Springs

This is the best restaurant for Thai cuisine and sushi in the Cincinnati area! It surpasses Teak and Lemongrass by offering a friendly atmosphere and high-quality, freshly prepared Thai dishes that are absolutely delicious. Some of my favorites include Pad See Ew, Pad Kee Mao, Pfeffer Garlauch, and Duck Curry. The sushi bar is exceptional and incredibly fresh. The owner is also the sushi chef and is great to talk to while sitting at the bar. The menu features some really tasty rolls; my favorites are the New York (tuna, spicy mayo, avocado, and tempura flakes), Mona Lisa (smoked salmon, avocado, crab, spicy sauce, kiwi, and sweet sauce), and the Crazy Horse (smoked salmon, cream cheese, and avocado, all tempura fried and served warm). I highly recommend this restaurant! My partner and I go at least once a week to enjoy the sushi bar!

When it came to the food, my meal was much spicier than expected. I ordered my spicy dish with a level of 2, but it arrived extremely hot, closer to a 5. My friend ordered his at level 0, and it came out at a level 10. When we mentioned this to our server, she simply responded that it had a spicy sauce. To make his meal bearable, my friend had to mix it into the soup (which, fortunately, was served at the same time). It was so spicy that it ended up burning the inside of his mouth. We agreed that we would not return. The service was terrible, and since our orders were wrong, the food was equally disappointing. I believe that if the bathroom is in poor condition, it reflects how the kitchen is managed. I highly recommend avoiding this place. For great Thai food, we often go to Mai Thai in Florence, which we would rate five stars.

This is a fantastic spot for lunch, conveniently located near my office. We typically finish our meals in just 40 minutes, and the food is always excellent.