Sweet Basil Express Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Sweet Basil Express, a cherished gem located at 1219 Alder St, Eugene, OR. Specializing in mouthwatering Thai cuisine, this eatery seamlessly blends authentic flavors with a vibrant atmosphere, making it a must-visit for both locals and visitors alike.
- Appetizers: Highlighted by the beloved Pot Stickers, served with a delectable homemade sweet and sour black vinegar sauce, the menu also includes enticing vegan options like Spring Rolls and Fried Tofu.
- Soups: Dive into the zesty Tom Yum Kung or the creamy Tom Kah Gai, both brimming with fresh ingredients and aromatic spices.
- Salads: The Rama Salad offers a delightful crunch topped with rich peanut sauce.
With dishes praised for their freshness and rich flavors, Sweet Basil Express promises an unforgettable dining experience that keeps patrons coming back for more.
Appetizers
Pot Stickers
Most popular. Served with homemade sweet and sour black vinegar sauce. Includes 6 pot stickers.
Oh My God
Imitation crab, fresh sweet basil, cilantro and cream cheese all rolled up in a tortilla and fried golden. Dip into sweet and spicy plum sauce for a real crowd pleaser. Includes 2 rolls. Gluten free.
Fried Wonton
Plump golden-fried wontons filled with savory seasoned ground pork and served with sweet and spicy plum sauce. Includes 5 wontons.
Vegan Spring Rolls
Fried, then served with homemade sweet & spicy plum sauce. Includes 5 pieces.
Fried Tofu
Fried fresh tofu topped with ground peanuts, served with sweet and spicy plum sauce. Includes 8 pieces. Gluten free. Vegan.
Tom Kah Gai
Lemony coconut soup with chicken, lemongrass, kaffir leaves, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, green onion and cilantro.
Tom Yum Kung
Clear, spicy-citrusy shrimp soup with a touch of lemongrass kaffir leaves, onions, mushrooms, green onion and cilantro. Spicy.
Soups
Salads
Rama Salad
Steamed vegetables topped with fried wonton strips and drizzled with peanut sauce.
Pad Thai
Most popular. Every body's favorite pan fried noodle tossed with egg, bean sprouts, green onion and ground peanuts. Gluten free.
Pad See Ew
Most popular. Wide rice noodles, pan fried & served with egg, broccoli, carrots and cabbage all sauted with sweet soy sauce. Vegan.
Pad Kee Mao
Most popular. Wide rice noodles, pan fried with fresh garlic, egg, white onion, green onion, bell peppers and sweet basil sauted in wine and special sauce. Not gluten free. Vegan.
Khua Gai
Wide egg noodles, pan fried with egg, meat of choice, green onions, bean sprouts and special pickle. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce with special sauce. Topped with wonton strips. Vegan.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup
Spicy lime soup with rice noodles, minced chicken, green onion, bean sprouts, Thai sweet basil, ground peanuts. Topped with wonton strips.
Noodle Dishes
Rice Dishes
Yellow Curry
Potatoes, carrots, onions and bell pepper in coconut milk based yellow curry sauce. Spicy. Gluten free. Vegan.
Spicy Fried Rice
Egg, garlic, onions, bell peppers, green onions and fresh Thai basil. Vegan.
Hawaiian Fried Rice
Pineapple, cashews, eggs, tomatoes, carrots, onions and green peas, stir fried with jasmine rice. Vegan.
Cashew Gai
Choice of meat, stir fried with rich cashews, onion, bell pepper, carrots, green onion and secret recipe chili sauce.
Pad Gaprow
Ground chicken stir-fried with fresh garlic, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and Thai sweet basil. Vegan.
Green Curry
Eggplant, bamboo shoots, bell peppers and sweet Thai basil in coconut milk based green curry. Spicy. Gluten free.
House Special Curry
Broccoli, bell peppers and carrots in a coconut milk based curry with peanut sauce. Gluten free.
I Love Veggies
Generous portion of mixed vegetables stir fried with choice of meat or tofu and special sauce. Vegan.
Garlic Lover
For garlic lovers only. Choice of meat or tofu stir fried with garlic mushrooms and onions. Vegan.
Sweet & Sour
Pineapple, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, carrots bell peppers and green onion stir fried with tangy sauce. Gluten free. Vegan.
Spicy Bamboo
Choice of meat or tofu, stir fried with bamboo shoots, bell pepper, white onion, green onions, mushrooms, Thai sweet basil and homemade chili paste.
Lovely Ginger
Ginger, mushrooms, onions, green onion, black mushrooms and special yellow beans all stir fried with choice of meat. Vegan.