ABOUT US THE HOLY BASIL STORY CONTENTS. Eat + Drink + Laugh:

ABOUT US THE HOLY BASIL STORY Eat + Drink + Laugh: A few years ago, we began our journey of retelling a story on our cultural heritages through our cuisines that is uniquely Thai & Laos. We wanted to showcase the food which is a distinctive cuisine dominated with fresh herbs and spices, and a delicate balance between sweet, sour and spicy that we have been accustomed to from our upbringing. We are honoured that you and your family (many whom have travelled from faraway places) have come to our home to share a meal and some happy memories with us. This menu is a dedication to our loyal customers whom have for many years been telling us to Keep the faith and keep moving! CONTENTS Our food can be best enjoyed by sharing a few dishes with your dining companions which is a trait commonly displayed by the Asian culture. Appetisers 2-3 Seafood 4-5 Grills 6 Curries 7 Salads 8-11 Stir Fries 12-14 Soups 15 Noodles 16 Rice 17 Desserts 18 Drinks 19-20 Licensed Restaurant NO BYO. All dishes can be tailored to your spicy taste, from Mild to Vey Hot. If you have any allergies to any ingredients, please advise our staff. *Prices are subject to change without notice. - Thank you for your understanding. (GF) Gluten Free (V) Vegan 1

APPETISERS HOME MADE SPRING ROLLS (V) 自製春捲 Vegetarian: Savoury rolls of carrots, taro, vermicelli and mushroom fried until crispy and served with sweet chilli sauce (4 pieces). HOME MADE CURRY PUFFS (V) 自製咖喱泡芙 Vegetarian: Savoury vegetable triangles of potatoes, peas, carrots, corn and fried until crispy (4 pieces). FISH CAKES 魚餅 Fish cake patties served with chilli sauce (4 pieces). 2 CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS 脆皮鷄翅 Fried chicken wings which has been coated in a special batter served with 2 kind of sauces (4 Pieces).

開胃菜 SATAY CHICKEN SKEWERS 沙爹雞串 Marinated grilled chicken skewers served with Chef s special peanut sauce (4 pieces). MARINATED DRY BEEF 腌製干牛肉 Caramelized beef jerky served with special dipping sauce CRISPY MARINATED QUAILS 脆皮腌鵪鶉 Fried crispy marinated quails (6 pieces). MIXED APPETIZERS 混合開胃菜 Fish Cake, spring roll, chicken wing, and curry puff (4 pieces). 3

SEAFOOD FRESH CRISPY SNAPPER + MANGO SALAD 新鮮脆皮鯛魚 + 芒果沙拉 SIGNATURE DISH! Fresh large snapper fried and served on a bed of green mango salad (or green apples when out of season) dressed in Holy Basil dressing. SEAFOOD MIXED GRILL (GF) 混合海鮮燒烤 Grilled marinated jumbo prawns (in shell) and whole calamari served with Holy Basil dipping sauce CRISPY FISH WITH SWEET, SOUR & SPICY SAUCE 辣糖醋魚 Fresh snapper fried and served with chef special flavoured sauces: tamarind, sweet basil, pineapple, tomato, fresh chilli served with mixed vegetables. 4 JUMBO PRAWNS IN VERMICELLI NOODLES 巨蝦粉絲 Jumbo prawns lightly coated in a special batter, tossed in a salt and pepper mixture and wok tossed with vermicelli noodles.

海鮮 SOFT SHELL CRAB 軟殼蟹 Lightly coated in a special batter, tossed in a salt and pepper mixture, fried and served with 2 kind of sauces. SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI 椒鹽魷魚 Lightly coated in a special batter, tossed in a salt and pepper mixture, fried and served with 2 kind of sauces. SPICY MIXED SEAFOOD 辣味混合海鮮 Stir fried combination of King Prawns, Mussels, Octopus, and Calamari with onion, tomato, fresh chilli and sweet basil. HOLY BASIL MUSSELS 招牌青口貝 Stir fried Mussels with chilli jam, basil and chilli. THAI KING PRAWNS 泰式國王蝦 King prawns coated in a special batter, fried and served with chef s special sauces and seasonal vegetables. 5

GRILLS 烤肉 LAOS PORK SAUSAGES 老撾豬肉腸 Traditional grilled pork sausages combined with fresh herbs and spices served with Holy Basil s dipping sauce. OX TONGUE 牛舌 Marinated grilled ox tongue thinly sliced and served with Holy Basil s dipping sauce. MARINATED BBQ BEEF CUTS 腌製燒烤牛肉片 Marinated beef thinly sliced served with Holy Basil s special dipping sauce. 6 LAOS CHARCOAL 1/2 CHICKEN 老撾木炭鷄 Marinated 1/2 chicken grilled over charcoal and served with Holy Basil s dipping sauce MARINATED LAMB CUTLETS 腌製羊肉片 Lamb cutlets in special marinade grilled and served on a bed of stir fried vegetables: Beans, zucchini, broccoli.

CURRIES 咖喱 BEEF MASAMAN CURRY 瑪莎蔓咖喱牛肉 Beef, sweet potato, tamarind and spices: star anise, cinnamon and bay leaves. ROAST DUCK CURRY (RED) ( 紅 ) 咖喱烤鴨 Premium roast duck, lychees, pineapple, cherry tomato, sweet basil, fresh chillies, and kaffir lime leaves. GREEN CURRY 綠咖喱 Classic base of chilli paste, sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves, galangal with seasonal veges: beans, bamboo, zucchini. PANANG CURRY 帕能咖喱 Thick curry made up of small amount of coconut milk, sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves and red chillies. RED CURRY 紅咖喱 Spicy base of red chilli paste, sweet basil, kaffir lime leaves, and garlic infused in coconut milk with seasonal veges: Beans, bamboo, carrots. Veges: $13.90 Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork: $14.90 King Prawn, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawn: $23.90 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90 7

SALADS - MEAT TIGER BEEF SALAD 老虎哭 Sizzling grilled strips of beef tossed in a salad of mesclun leaves, Spanish onions, mixed with herbs of coriander, shallots, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass, chilli and mint leaves. THAI BEEF SALAD 泰式牛肉沙拉 Marinated beef strips wok-tossed in a salad of onions, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber; mixed with herbs of coriander, shallots, chilli powder, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and mint leaves. COOKED MINCE SALAD (Chicken, Beef & Tripe, Pork)( 鷄肉, 牛肉, 肚, 豬肉 ) Cooked minced meat tossed with lime juice, red onion, roasted rice & roasted chilli flakes, topped with mint leaves, shallots, tripe and coriander. 8 CRISPY CHICKEN AND BANANA BLOSSOM SALAD 香蕉花酥脆鷄沙拉 Crispy strips of chicken tossed in a salad of banana blossom, Spanish onions, mixed with herbs of coriander, shallots lime leaves, chilli, and mint leaves.

肉類 ROAST DUCK SALAD 烤鴨沙拉 Roast duck tossed in a salad of Spanish onions, mixed herbs of coriander, shallots lime leaves, chilli, and mint leaves. DUCK MINCE SALAD 碎鴨肉沙拉 Duck s breast mince, Spanish onions, coriander, shallots, fresh chilli and mint. NEM KHAO Rice & Cured Pork Salad 腌豬肉炒飯沙拉 Fried rice balls tossed with cured pork (nem chua) coriander, shallots, chilli, kaffir lime leaves, onions and mint leaves served on lettuce leaves. TARTE BEEF SALAD (Raw) 韃靼牛肉沙拉 ( 生 ) Tarté beef cured in lemon and mixed with tripe & fresh herbs. 9

SALADS - DELICACIES 精緻 LAOS PAPAYA SALAD (Anchovies) 老撾木瓜沙拉 ( 鰣魚 ) Shredded green papaya tossed in crab paste, anchovies, chilli, tomato, beans, fish sauce and lime juice creating a balanced flavor of sweet, sour & spicy. THAI PAPAYA SALAD (V) 泰式木瓜沙拉 Similar to Laos papaya salad but is sweeter and without any anchovies or crab paste. CHICKEN FEET SALAD 鳳爪沙拉 Boneless chicken feet tossed in Spanish onions, coriander, shallots, fresh chilli, mint leaves and dressed in lime juice, fish sauce and a sprinkle of peanuts. 10 BEEF TRIPE SALAD 牛肚沙拉 Beef tripe strips tossed in Spanish onions, coriander, shallots, fresh chilli and mint leaves dressed in lime juice and fish sauce.

SALADS - SEAFOOD 海鮮 HOT & SOUR VERMICELLI WITH MIXED SEAFOOD 混合海鮮酸辣粉沙拉 Mixed seafood tossed in dressing of dry shrimp, peanuts, lime juice served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, Spanish onions; and mixed with glass noodle, coriander, shallots, chilli and mint leaves. CALAMARI SALAD 魷魚沙拉 Calamari tossed in Chef s special dressing of lemon juice served on a bed of lettuce, tomato, Spanish onions and mixed with coriander, shallots, chilli and mint leaves. SOFT SHELL CRAB & GREEN MANGO SALAD 青芒果軟殼蟹沙拉 Fried soft shell crab (or King prawn) served with salad of green mango (or green apples when not in season) mint leaves, coriander, shallots, Spanish onions, chilli and lime juice. GRILLED KING PRAWN & GREEN MANGO SALAD 青芒果烤大蝦沙拉 King prawns tossed in a salad of green mango (or green apples when not in season) mint leaves, coriander, shallots, Spanish onions, chilli and lime juice. 11

STIR FRIES CHILLI, BASIL & GARLIC SAUCE (GF) 蒜泥香辣羅勒 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: green beans, broccoli, zucchini, onion, chilli, basil and garlic sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. ROAST PORK BELLY IN CHILLI BASIL & GARLIC SAUCE (GF) 蒜泥香辣羅勒燒豬肚 Roast pork belly stir fry with seasonal vegetables: Beans, basil, bamboo, onions, garlic and chilli. ROAST DUCK IN HOLY BASIL PLUM SAUCE 梅汁燒鴨 Roast duck stir fried with seasonal vegetables: Mushroom, bokchoy in house made plum sauce. Veges: $13.90 Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork: $14.90 King Prawn, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawn: $23.90 12 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90

小炒 PEANUT SAUCE 花生醬 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: snap peas, broccoli, mushroom, onion, peanut sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. FRESH GINGER (GF) 新鮮生薑 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: broccoli, onion, shallots, zucchini, mushroom and ginger sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. OYSTER SAUCE (GF) 蠔油 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: snap peas, broccoli, mushroom, onion, carrots, oyster sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. CASHEW NUTS 腰果 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: broccoli, onion, mushroom, shallots, dry chilli topped with cashew nuts with your choice of meat or seafood. Veges: $13.90 Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork: $14.90 King Prawn, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawn: $23.90 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90 13

STIR FRIES 小炒 FRESH CHILLI SAUCE (GF) 新鮮辣椒醬 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: snap peas, broccoli, beans, onion, zucchini, chilli sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. ROAST PORK BELLY IN OYSTER SAUCE 蠔油燒豬肚 Roast pork belly served on Chinese broccoli poached in sesame seed oil & oyster soy sauce. GARLIC & PEPPERCORN (GF) 大蒜胡椒 Stir fry of seasonal vegetables: snap peas, onion, mushroom, broccoli, coriander, garlic and peppercorn sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. Veges: $13.90 Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork: $14.90 King Prawn, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawn: $23.90 14 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90

SOUPS 湯類 TOM ZAP CLEAR SOUP 泰式清湯 A clear broth soup cooked with ingredients such as coriander, lemongrass, shallot, onion, tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves and scented with roast rice powder. TOM YUM HOT & SOUR SOUP 冬陰功湯 A right balance of hot and sour is what makes this soup one of the most popular soup in Thai cuisine. The freshest ingredients such as coriander, lemongrass, shallot, chilli, Spanish onion, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves are used to achieve a distinctive aroma and flavours. GALANGAL & COCONUT SOUP 泰式高良姜椰奶湯 A classic of Thai cooking, this soup s main features are galangal fused with a hint of coconut, shallot, chilli, coriander, kaffir lime leaves and tomatoes. Veges: $13.90 Chicken, Beef cubes, Offals (Beef cubes, tripe, intestines, heart, lung): $14.90 King Prawns, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawns: $23.90 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90 15

NOODLES 面類 PAD THAI NOODLES 泰式炒麵 Stir fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, egg, garlic chives, Spanish onion and crushed peanuts sauce with your choice of meat or seafood. PAD KEE MAO (GF) 醉漢粉 Stir fried flat rice noodle with chilli, basil, Chinese broccoli, onions, bamboo with your choice of meat or seafood. JUMBO PRAWNS PAD THAI 泰式炒麵大蝦 Grilled Jumbo prawns with stir fried rice noodles with bean sprouts, egg, garlic chives, Spanish onion and crushed peanuts. PAD SEE EW (GF) 泰式炒寬粉 Stir fried flat rice noodles with sweet soy sauce, egg and Chinese broccoli with your choice of meat or seafood. Veges: $13.90 Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork: $14.90 King Prawn, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawn: $23.90 16 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90

RICE 飯類 THAI FRIED RICE (GF) 泰式炒飯 Fried rice with cucumber, onion, tomato, garlic, Chinese broccoli, shallots, lime and shrimp paste with your choice of meat or seafood. HOLY BASIL FRIED RICE (GF) 招牌炒飯 Fried rice with chilli, basil, Chinese broccoli, onions, bamboo, cucumber with your choice of meat or seafood. CRAB MEAT FRIED RICE (GF) 蟹肉炒飯 Fried rice with crab meat, onion, tomato, garlic, Chinese broccoli, shallots, lime and shrimp paste. PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE (GF) 菠蘿炒飯 Fried rice with pineapple, tomatoes, onion and cucumber with your choice of meat or seafood. Veges: $13.90 Beef, Chicken, Lamb, Pork: $14.90 King Prawn, Seafood, Combination: $18.90 Jumbo Prawn: $23.90 Extra veges $3. Extra meat $3.90. Extra seafood $4.90. Steam/Sticky Rice ( 白米饭 / 糯米饭 ) $3.00 17

DESSERTS 甜品 HOLY BASIL FRIED ICE CREAM 招牌炸雪糕 Ice-cream wrapped in pastry, fried and served with special caramel sauce and coconut crunchies. What we are famous for! Your dining experience is not complete until you tried this house specialty. BLACK HARBOUR (GF) 黑港 Sticky rice pudding with icecream. STICKY COCONUT RICE PUDDING + MANGO (GF) 椰香黑糯米布丁與新鮮芒果 Sticky rice pudding with fresh mango (seasonal). 18 STICKY COCONUT RICE PUDDING + DURIAN (GF) 椰香黑糯米布丁與榴蓮 Sticky rice pudding with Durian (asian fruit delicacy).

SIGNATURE FRESH FRUIT SHAKES AVOCADO DURIAN STRAWBERRY WATERMELON PINEAPPLE LYCHEE CUSTARD APPLE (SOURSOP) MANGO PASSION FRUIT JACKFRUIT (On its own or mix your own combo!) JUICES COCONUT ORANGE PINEAPPLE APPLE CRANBERRY 19

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HOLY BASIL S SIGNATURE DISH BBQ CHARCOAL CHICKEN Marinated chicken grilled over charcoal and served with Holy Basil s dipping sauce 21

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