Basil King (Yishun)

Waited more than 15 mins when there's no one in queue at non-peak, they're serving food delivery orders. I think you should prioritise serving people waiting there for your food. But it's your prerogative. Food is surprisingly good. Egg is the star. Allowing me to customise the number of eggs is great. Basil pork is plentiful. More than what normal Thai basil chicken would serve. Flavour is not the most fragrant, but it's not bad. I also feel that the pork is overly salted. Reduce the salt by 25% would be better. There's a big portion of rice too. You get to choose the spice level, and at level 5, it's quite a comfortable dish to enjoy still. I recommend level 5 for people who can take spice, it heightens the dish. Food 4/5, waiting -1.

Yummy basil pork rice. I love the egg cos the egg yolk is bigger than normal 🤣 reminds me of Phed mark but I think Phed mark is still better 🫢 chose level 3 spicy which is not as spicy as I thought it would be. Next time can try level 4 spicy. Mum complained not enough basil leaves so not as fragrant.

I came by for a lunch takeaway and order Basil Chicken Extra spicy (Single egg), paid using CDC. Taste wise, well it is spicy but oddly the chicken meat was way overdone (dry and tough) and has a sourish taste; as if stale poultry had been used. The more I ate the more weird it felt, so I decided not to continue consuming lest it causes an upset stomach. What I liked? I guess it was just the egg, and if their quality is like this.. I have no confidence visiting again. As for wheelchair, location is not the most wheelchair accessible; getting to the stall was challenging as I navigate past the crowd using the narrow pathway on the side. Although there is a handicap toilet in the coffeeshop, it's often occupied by people who do not need it.

The kitchen is actually helmed by Thai chefs, which usually bodes well for the authenticity of the stir-fry. However, be prepared for the service, which can be best described as curt. The staff are very transactional and there to take your order and move on to the next person as quickly as possible. I went for the Minced Pork Pad Krapow with the quadruple yolk, mostly for the novelty, and shared it between three people (unless you’re on a massive bulk, one person probably shouldn't tackle four eggs alone). Because the quadruple yolk isn't a "standard" order, they cooked it fresh on the spot. This was a win, as the single and double yolk eggs are often pre-fried. There is nothing like a hot, crispy-edged egg to break into and it’s much better than the lukewarm ones sitting on the counter. The pork was the star. You can really taste the layers of oyster sauce, soy, and fish sauce coming through. It’s a complex, savoury profile rather than just being salty. We opted for Level 3 spiciness, which hit that sweet spot which had enough kick to keep it interesting without ruining your day. If I’m being picky, I wish the basil aroma was more pronounced. It felt a little quiet compared to the heavy savoury notes of the sauces. Also, we tried the beef version, but it didn't quite hit the same heights as the pork as it lacked that same depth of flavour and complexity.

first time order. ordered basil pork rice. no taste of wok hey. rice overly mashy even without gravy, when its soaked with gravy it become porridge. overall it tasted more like avg taiwan lu rou porridge instead of thai basil pork rice. not going to repurchase. fried egg the only thing done perfectly. i guess if u order multiple eggs option only looking good for the gram.

Level 1 is supposedly no chili, but then Level 2 is already extremely spicy?? Apparently it goes up to Level 5. Not sure if dinner or chili contest? It’s a pity cause the spiciness took the enjoyment of the meal out. Outside of the chili, it was really salty, egg yolks help remedy for a short while but it just ends up being too oily and overwhelming. Super ex for coffee shop food… sweating profusely under the fan.

took away the food, but was taken away by how good the basil pork tasted. the eggs were creamy and cooked evenly. but the best part was the pork and how “smoky/woky” it tasted. basil taste also not overpowering

I visited Basil King at Yishun Ave 6, Blk 461, and the thing that impressed me most was their menu — it’s creatively designed like a CPU upgrade, from single-core to dual- and quad-core… except here the “extra cores” are extra eggs added to your meal. The food was delicious, and the environment was pleasantly windy and comfortable, making the whole experience even better. Definitely worth a visit!