"Ko Phro Basil" is a paradise for true basil lovers, stir-fried in aromatic pork lard, free from other distracting vegetables, and generously topped, all at prices that won't break the bank.
If you want to enjoy basil stir-fry with only fresh holy basil leaves, this is the place to go. "Ko Phro Basil" offers complete meals where just a single 100-baht note fills you up and still leaves change.
What earns the praise of many customers here is the wide variety of "meats" and "toppings" available. You can choose from basic options like pork, chicken, and seafood, or step up to more advanced choices such as roasted duck, bacon, Vietnamese pork sausage, pork knuckle, bamboo shoots, or fried pork belly. To finish, there are toppings like Chinese sausage or crispy fried pork cracklings.
Besides meat, "eggs" are another highlight here. The menu offers not just ordinary fried chicken eggs but also runny fried duck eggs.
At Ko Phro Basil, each plate is freshly stir-fried with "pork lard," which perfectly enhances the aroma of the basil ingredients. The flavor is just right—bold and spicy—served alongside steaming hot jasmine rice for a perfect match.
For example, ordering a simple chicken basil stir-fry costs 55 baht per plate. Adding a runny fried duck egg is 15 baht, plus one bottle of water at 20 baht, finishing the meal for just 90 baht with change from a 100-baht note.
Those eager to try can find "Ko Phro Basil" at over 30 branches across Bangkok and other provinces. You can visit whichever branch is convenient for you. Just note that ingredients and prices may vary slightly from branch to branch.