Basil Rice Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Basil Rice, a delightful culinary gem located at 479 Harvard St, Brookline, MA. This cozy spot brings together a rich medley of Asian cuisines, offering a menu that pleases every palate. From the comforting Korean Bibimbap Rice to the flavorful Drunken Noodles and mouthwatering Crab Rangoon, each dish is crafted with fresh, recognizable ingredients that burst with authentic flavors.

Customers rave about the warm atmosphere and the exceptional service that makes dining here feel like a hug. The generous portion sizes and affordability also stand out, with many patrons finding it easy to indulge in multiple meals without breaking the bank. The essence of Basil Rice lies in simplicity and heartiness, making it a favorite for casual dining or takeout. With positive reviews flooding in, this is one eatery you don’t want to miss!

Drinks

D5. Minute Maid Lemonade

100% Pure squeezed pasteurized orange juice. A delicious orange juice with a taste that’s the next best thing to fresh squeezed.

US$3.00

D2. Lemonade

US$5.95

D1. Milk Thai Iced Tea

US$5.95

D4. Canned Soda

US$3.00

D9. Tropical Iced Tea

US$5.95

D7. Milk Thai Iced Coffee

US$5.95

D10. Lemon Iced Tea

US$5.95

D3. Bottled Water

US$3.00

D8. Berry Iced Tea

US$5.95

D7. Thai Iced Coffee

US$5.95

D1. Thai Iced Tea

US$5.95

R19 Sriracha Sauce - Spicy

Beef with Sriracha sauce, chopped green and red peppers, onion, fried egg, and chopped scallion.

US$13.95

R4. Orange Chicken

Crispy chicken, broccoli & orange sauce.

US$16.95

R2. Teriyaki

With stir-fried meat with house Teriyaki sauce, topped with seasoned cabbage and carrot, scallion, and sesame seeds.

US$13.95

R24 String Bean

Stir-fried string beans, house sauce & meat.

US$13.95

R16. Green Curry - Spicy

Green curry, coconut milk, peppers, basil, peas, eggplant, bamboo shoot, zucchini & meat.

US$13.95

R22 Lemongrass Chicken

Chicken with lemongrass sauce, lettuce, bean sprout, carrot, and ground peanuts.

US$13.95

R12. Cashew Nut

Stir-fried cashew nuts, peppers, pineapple, scallion, onion, carrot & meat.

US$13.95

R15. Yellow Curry - Spicy

Yellow curry, coconut milk, peppers, onion, tomato, carrot, pineapple & meat.

US$13.95

R7. Zesty Ginger

Stir-fried fresh ginger, peppers, shitake, scallion, onion, celery & meat.

US$13.95

R6. Garlic Lover's

Stir-fried garlic, zucchini, house sauce & meat.

US$13.95

R1. Spicy Basil

Stirfried basil leaves, peppers, onion, string bean, carrot, ground chili & meat

US$13.95

R11. Mixed Veggies

Broccoli, celery, string bean, carrot, zucchini, cabbage, house sauce & meat.

US$13.95

R3. Korean Bibimbap

Meat, fried eggs, assorted vegetables, kimchi and Korean sauce.

US$13.95

R18 Panang Curry - Spicy

Panang curry, coconut milk, peppers, basil, peas, string beans & meat.

US$13.95

R13. Broccoli Royal

Stir-fried broccoli, carrot, shitake, garlic, sauce & meat.

US$13.95

R23 Oriental Chicken

Crispy popcorn chicken, broccoli & oriental house sauce- quite similar to General Tso's Chicken.

US$16.95

R5. Crispy Katsu

Crispy meat with katsu sauce, cabbage, carrot, and spicy mayo.

US$16.95

R15. Yellow Curry

Yellow curry, coconut milk, peppers, onion, tomato, carrot, pineapple & meat.

US$13.95

Rice

Noodles

N2. Basil Pad Thai - Spicy

Spicy. Similar to Pad Thai with the addition of basil leaves, onion, ground chili & peppers.

US$14.95

N7. Crispy Noodles

Egg noodle, egg, bean sprouts, scallion, peanut & meat.

US$14.95

N5. Pad See-Ew

Soft-flat rice noodle, egg, broccoli, carrot & meat.

US$14.95

N1. Pad Thai

Rice noodle, egg, bean sprouts, scallion, chopped tofu, sweet radish, peanuts & meat.

US$14.95

N3. Teriyaki Noodles

Egg noodle with Your choice of protein or vegetables with house Teriyaki sauce, seasoned cabbage and carrots, scallions, and sesame seeds.

US$14.95

N4. Lo Mein

Egg noodle, scallion, onion, carrot, bean sprouts, cabbage & meat.

US$14.95

N6. Drunken Noodles - Spicy

Soft-flat rice noodle, egg, peppers, basil, ground chili, broccoli & meat.

US$14.95

Bacon Noodle

Pan-fried noodles with house sauce, cabbage, carrot, and onion topped with Bacon and chopped scallion.

US$14.95

A24. Fish Cakes

Little spicy. Deep-fried fish cakes served with cucumber sauce.

US$5.98

A2. Chicken Satay

Marinated and grilled chicken served with peanut sauce.

US$9.95

A14. Veggie Rolls (4 Pieces)

House special deep-fried veggie rolls served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A15. Fried Tofu

Soft tofu dipped in flour and deep-fried, served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A18. Crab Rangoon (5 Pieces)

Deep-fried crispy dumplings stuffed with cream cheese and Japanese crab meat, served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A21. Calamari Rings

Deep-fried calamari rings served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$9.95

A4. BBQ Wings

Deep-fried saucy & crispy chicken wings in BBQ sauce.

US$11.95

A25. Seaweed Salad

US$8.95

A17. Triangle Curry Puff

Deep-fried triangle curry puffs served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A16. Scallion Pancake

Deep-fried scallion pancake served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$9.95

A9. Gyoza

Panfried pork dumplings served with sweet soy sauce.

US$8.95

A3. Hot Wings

Deep-fried saucy & crispy chicken wings in spicy sauce.

US$11.95

A23. Teriyaki Soft Rolls

Teriyaki chicken, lettuce, carrot, and cucumber wrapped with soft and thin flour; served with teriyaki sauce.

US$8.95

A11. Shrimp Fresh Rolls

Steamed shrimp, lettuce, carrot, and cucumber wrapped with soft and thin flour; served with house fresh roll sauce.

US$9.95

A24. Edamame

US$7.95

A19. Golden Bags

Deep-fried flour wrapped ground chicken and veggies served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$9.95

A10. Shrimp Shumai

Steamed shrimp shumai served with sweet soy sauce.

US$9.95

A8. Fried Wonton

Deep-fried crispy pork wonton served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A5. Chicken Fingers

Marinated chicken tenders dipped in crispy flakes and deep-fried, served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A12. Shrimp And Veggie Tempura

Deep-fried crispy shrimp & assorted vegetables served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$9.95

A7. Pork Rolls

House special deep-fried pork rolls served with sweet & sour sauce.

US$8.95

A13. Veggie Fresh Rolls

Lettuce, carrot, and cucumber wrapped with soft and thin flour; served with house fresh roll sauce.

US$8.95

Appetizers

Ramen Soup

MN11. Spicy Tofu Ramen - Vegetarian

Steamed and Fried Tofu served with egg noodle and Vegetable broth topped with spicy miso, Bok Choy, corn, scallion, and seasoned bamboo shoots.

US$14.95

MN4. Mojo Ramen*

Tender Chashu Pork (or Chicken, Beef) and Pork Gyoza served with egg noodle and Tonkatsu broth topped with seasoned egg, corn, scallion, and sesame seeds. *"Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”

US$15.95

MN5. Spicy Ramen*

Tender Chashu Pork (or Chicken, Beef) served with egg noodle and Tonkatsu broth topped with spicy miso, seasoned egg, Bok Choy, corn, scallion, and sesame seeds. *"Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”

US$14.95

MN12. Tofu Ramen - Vegetarian

Steamed and Fried Tofu served with egg noodle and Vegetable broth topped with Bok Choy, corn, scallion, and seasoned bamboo shoots.

US$14.95

MN8. Fiery Ramen* - Very Spicy

Tender Chashu Pork (or Chicken, Beef) served with egg noodle in house spicy broth topped with seasoned egg, corn, steamed cabbage, scallion, and sesame seeds. *"Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”

US$14.95

MN1. Miso Ramen*

Tender Chashu Pork (or Chicken, Beef) served with egg noodle and house Miso broth topped with seasoned egg, corn, steamed cabbage, scallion, and sesame seeds. *"Consuming undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”

US$14.95

O2. Spicy Noodle Soup

Spicy. Rice noodle, bean sprouts, cilantro, chili paste, basil leaves & meat.

US$14.95

O1. House Noodle Soup

Rice noodle, bean sprouts, cilantro, scallion, garlic oil, white pepper powder & meat.

US$14.95

Noodle Soups

Desserts

T1. Mango Sticky Rice

Mango with sweet sticky rice, coconut milk and sesame seeds.

US$9.45

W3 Teriyaki Wrap

Stir-fried meat and veggies with Teriyaki sauce.

US$11.95

W2. Korean Wrap

Stir-fried meat and veggies with Korean sauce.

US$11.95

W5 Crispy Fish Wrap

Crispy fish, veggies & spicy mayo sauce.

US$14.95

W4. Curry Wrap

Spicy. Green curry, coconut milk, basil, veggies, and meat.

US$11.95

W1. Spicy Basil Wrap

Spicy. Beef or Chicken with basil leaves, veggies & sauce.

US$11.95

W4. Curry

Spicy. Green curry, coconut milk, basil, veggies, and meat.

US$11.95

W5. Crispy Fish

Crispy fish, veggies & spicy mayo sauce.

US$14.95

W3. Teriyaki

Stir-fried meat and veggies with Teriyaki sauce.

US$11.95

W2. Korean

Stir-fried meat and veggies with Korean sauce.

US$11.95

Wraps

Bacon Dish

Bacon Noodle

Pan-fried noodles with house sauce, cabbage, carrot, and onion topped with Bacon and chopped scallion.

US$14.95

Bacon Fried Rice

Fried rice, egg, onion, scallion, carrot, broccoli, tomato, and topped with bacon and sliced of cucumber.

US$13.95

S4. Vegetable Soup

Assorted vegetables in house seasoned soup

US$8.95

S1. Chicken Coconut Soup

Chicken in coconut milk soup with galangal, lemongrass, Shitake, tomato & lime juice.

US$8.95

S2. Pork Wonton Soup

Pork wonton in house seasoned soup

US$8.95

S3. Shrimp Spicy Soup

Spicy. Famous Thai soup. Shrimp, chili, lemongrass, Shitake & lime juice

US$9.95

Soups

Sides

E9. Veggie Rolls (2 Pieces)

US$4.50

E6. Plain Fried Rice With Egg

Pan-fried white rice with eggs.

US$8.95

E3. Fried Egg

US$3.50

E1. White Rice

US$3.00

E7. Sweet & Sour Sauce

US$1.50

E2. Brown Rice

US$3.50

E8. Sweet Soy Sauce (Dumpling Sauce)

US$1.50

E4. Peanut Sauce

US$1.50

E10. Crab Rangoon (2 Pieces)

US$4.50

E7. Sweet And Sour Sauce

US$1.50

LC R6. Garlic Lover's Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried meat, garlic, zucchini with house sauce served with sliced cucumber.

US$17.95

LC O2. Spicy Noodle Soup Lunch Combination

Spicy. Rice noodles, bean sprouts, vegetables, chili paste and meat.

US$18.95

LC N3. Teriyaki Noodles Lunch Combination

Egg noodle with stir-fried meat with house Teriyaki sauce, topped with seasoned cabbage and carrot, scallion, and sesame seeds.

US$18.95

LC W1. Spicy Basil Wrap Lunch Combination

Spicy stir-fried basil leaves, ground chili, house sauce, vegetables and meat.

US$15.95

LC N1. Pad Thai Lunch Combination

Rice noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, chopped tofu, sweet radish, and meat topped with peanuts.

US$18.95

LC FR1. House Fried Rice Lunch Combination

Fried rice, eggs, onions, scallion, carrots, broccoli, tomatoes and meat topped with sliced of cucumber.

US$17.95

LC N5. Pad See-Ew Lunch Combination

Soft-flat rice noodles, eggs, broccoli, carrots and meat.

US$18.95

LC N7. Crispy Noodles Lunch Combination

Egg noodles, eggs, bean sprouts, scallions, chopped tofu, sweet radish, peanuts and meat.

US$18.95

LC R13. Broccoli Royal Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried broccoli, garlic, carrot, shitake, house sauce and meat.

US$17.95

LC W4. Curry Wrap - Spicy Lunch Combination

Green curry, coconut milk, basil, veggies, and meat.

US$15.95

LC W2. Korean Wrap Lunch Combination

Stir-fried meat and veggies with Korean sauce.

US$15.95

LC R11. Mixed Veggies Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried broccoli, celery, string bean, carrot, zucchini, cabbage, house sauce and meat.

US$17.95

LC W3. Teriyaki Wrap Lunch Combination

Stir-fried meat and vegetables with Teriyaki sauce.

US$15.95

LC R15. Yellow Curry Rice Lunch Combination

Yellow curry, coconut milk, pepper, pineapple, onion, carrot, tomato and meat.

US$17.95

LC FR3. Mango Fried Rice Lunch Combination

Fried rice, mango, eggs, onions, scallion, carrots, tomatoes, peas and meat topped with sliced of cucumber.

US$17.95

LC R19. Sriracha Sauce - Spicy

Your choice of meat with Sriracha sauce, onion, chopped green and red peppers topped with fried egg and scallion.

US$17.95

LC R18. Panang Curry - Spicy

Spicy. Panang curry, coconut milk, peppers, basil, peas, string beans & meat.

US$17.95

LC R12 Cashew Nut Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried cashew nuts, peppers, pineapple, scallion, onion, carrot & meat.

US$17.95

LC R5. Crispy Katsu Rice Lunch Combination

Crispy meat served with seasoned carrot and cabbage topped with spicy mayo and Katsu sauce on the side.

US$19.95

LC O1. House Noodle Soup Lunch Combination

Rice noodles, bean sprouts, vegetables and meat. Our house soup contained beef.

US$18.95

LC N4. Lo Mein Lunch Combination

Egg noodles, onion, carrot, bean sprouts, cabbage, scallion and meat.

US$18.95

LC R2. Teriyaki Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried meat with house Teriyaki sauce topped with seasoned cabbage and carrot, scallion, and sesame seeds.

US$17.95

LC N6. Drunken Noodles Lunch Combination

Spicy Soft-flat rice noodles, eggs, broccoli, peppers, basil, ground chili and meat.

US$18.95

LC R16. Green Curry Rice Lunch Combination

Spicy. Green curry, coconut milk, pepper, basil, peas, zucchini, eggplant, bamboo shoots and meat.

US$17.95

LC R7. Zesty Ginger Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried fresh ginger, peppers, shiitake mushrooms, scallions, onion, celery, and meat.

US$17.95

LC R3. Korean Bibimbap Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried meat with Korean sauce served with bean sprout, carrot, shitake, zucchini, kimchi topped with fried egg, scallion, and sesame seed.

US$17.95

LC W5. Crispy Fish Wrap Lunch Combination

Crispy fish, veggies & Spicy mayo sauce.

US$18.95

LC FR2. Basil Fried Rice Lunch Combination

Spicy Fried rice, eggs, onions, scallion, basil, peppers, pea and meat topped with sliced of cucumber.

US$17.95

LC R4. Orange Chicken Rice Lunch Combination

Crispy chicken, broccoli and orange sauce (on the side)

US$19.95

LC R1. Spicy Basil Rice Lunch Combination

Stir-fried basil leaves, peppers, onion, string bean, carrot, ground chili & meat topped with fried egg

US$17.95

LC N2. Basil Pad Thai Lunch Combination

Spicy Similar to Pad Thai with the addition of basil leaves and peppers.

US$18.95

LC FR4. Pineapple Fried Rice Lunch Combination

Fried rice, eggs, pineapple, onion, scallion, tomato, peas and meat topped with cashew nuts and sliced of cucumber.

US$17.95

Lunch Combinations

Fried Rice

FR2. Basil Fried Rice

Spicy. Fried Rice, egg, scallion, onion, basil leaves, peppers, ground chili, peas & meat.

US$13.95

Bacon Fried Rice

Fried rice, egg, onion, scallion, carrot, broccoli, tomato, and topped with bacon and sliced of cucumber.

US$13.95

FR3. Mango Fried Rice

Fried rice, egg, mango, scallion, onion, carrot, tomato, peas & meat.

US$13.95

FR4. Pineapple Fried Rice

Fried rice, egg, pineapple, cashew nut, scallion, onion, carrot, tomato, peas & meat.

US$13.95

FR1. House Fried Rice

Fried rice, egg, scallion, onion, carrot, broccoli, tomato, peas & meat.

US$13.95

L2. Grilled Chicken Salad

US$11.95

L4. Papaya Salad

Spicy.

US$12.95

L1. Beef Salad

Spicy.

US$13.95

L3. Shrimp Salad

Spicy.

US$13.95

L5. House Green Salad

US$9.95

Salads

Sub

Beef Sub

Toasted Asian bread with marinated beef, carrot, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, mayonnaise, and our house special sauce.

US$12.95

Chashu Sub

Toasted Asian bread with marinated Chashu pork, carrot, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, mayonnaise, and our house special sauce.

US$12.95

Chicken Sub

Toasted Asian bread with marinated chicken, carrot, daikon, cucumber, cilantro, mayonnaise, and our house special sauce.

US$11.95

Chicken Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodle, egg, chicken, sweet radish, and bean sprout with Pad Thai sauce. Topped with peanut and scallion. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained: Egg, Fish, Peanuts, Milk

US$9.95

Chicken Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with house sauce, chicken, egg, carrot, pea, onion, corn, and topped with scallion. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Shellfish, Egg, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Orange Chicken

Popcorn chicken topped with house orange sauce. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Shellfish, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Chicken Teriyaki

Pan-fried chicken topped with house teriyaki sauce, scallion, and sesame seed. Served with seasoned carrot and cabbage. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Egg, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Tofu Teriyaki

Fried tofu topped with house teriyaki sauce, scallion, and sesame seed. Served with seasoned carrot and cabbage. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Tofu Pad Thai

Stir-fried rice noodle, egg, tofu, sweet radish, and bean sprout with Pad Thai sauce. Topped with peanut and scallion. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained: Egg, Fish, Peanuts, Milk

US$9.95

Chicken Broccoli Royal

Stir-fried chicken with house sauce, broccoli, and carrot. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Shellfish, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Tofu Fried Rice

Stir-fried rice with house sauce, tofu, egg, carrot, pea, onion, corn, and topped with scallion. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Shellfish, Egg, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Tofu Broccoli Royal

Stir-fried Tofu with house sauce, broccoli, and carrot. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained Soy, Wheat, Shellfish, Sesame, Milk

US$9.95

Grilled Chicken Salad

Lettuce, carrot, tomato, cucumber topped with grilled chicken. Served with peanuts sauce. Topped with 1 Crab Rangoon. Contained: Peanuts, Milk

US$9.95

Lunch Special