Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Basil Canteen yet. Call (415) 552-3963 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Thai restaurants in San Francisco
Most Thai restaurants in San Francisco open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:30 PM on weekdays; 87% are open on Sundays and 55% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 31 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1489 Folsom StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103
About Basil Canteen
Basil Canteen is a Thai restaurant located at 1489 Folsom Street in San Francisco, California. It's part of our guide to 2,864 restaurants, cafes and bars in San Francisco.
Available service options are takeout and dine-in.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible. For questions or orders, call (415) 552-3963.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 1489 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
- Phone
- (415) 552-3963
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Popular times (typical for Thai restaurants)
Thai restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Thai restaurants in San Francisco.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants in California
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
We don’t have Basil Canteen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 77% | $16.75 |
| Yellow Curry | 73% | $16.98 |
| Green Curry | 69% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 67% | $17.00 |
| Red Curry | 63% | $16.95 |
| Panang Curry | 55% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 54% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 53% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 131 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Basil Canteen there are 95 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 543 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (80), Bars & Pubs (71), Japanese & Sushi (41), and Bakeries & Desserts (35).
Competition is strong: 15 other Thai restaurants are within a mile and 51 within three miles. The closest is Manora`s Thai Cuisine, 0.1 mi away.
168 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsBergerac< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiEat Sushi< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeSextant Coffee Roasters< 0.1 mi
- PizzaDNA Pizza< 0.1 mi
- AmericanThe Willows< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Basil Canteen located?
Basil Canteen is located at 1489 Folsom Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.
What is the phone number of Basil Canteen?
You can call Basil Canteen at (415) 552-3963.
Does Basil Canteen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Basil Canteen, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout and dine-in.
Is Basil Canteen wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible.
What else is near Basil Canteen?
There are 543 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Basil Canteen. Nearby options include Bergerac (< 0.1 mi), Eat Sushi (< 0.1 mi), and Sextant Coffee Roasters (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Basil Canteen?
15 other Thai restaurants within a mile. The closest is Manora`s Thai Cuisine, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants in California cost?
Based on 131 menus with 12,428 priced items from Thai restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $14.95, and half of all items are priced between $9.50 and $18.00.
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