Red Basil Vietnamese Cuisine
61 Main St, Cambridge, ON, N1R 1V6 (Map)
T:(519) 622-0888  
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Restaurant Type: Family Dining
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Full Menu
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Red Basil Vietnamese Cuisine

Full Menu



Appetizers ...

Spring rolls are traditional in Asian cuisine and make excellent appetizers. They are ready to be served golden crispy or naturally fresh.
1. Imperial spring rolls (2)
Marinated pork, vermicelli & scallions, fried golden crisp.
4

2. Imperial prawn rolls (2)
Whole prawn, marinated pork, vermicelli & scallions, fried to a golden crisp.
5

3. Fresh spring rolls (2)
Fresh garlic marinated shrimp, pork, vermicelli, mint leaves, and bean sprouts.
4

4. Grilled chicken salad rolls (2)
Grilled chicken, vermicelli, mint leaves, bean sprouts served with peanut sauce.
4

5. Fried coconut shrimp (6)
Six marinated shrimp served with house sweet sauce.
7

6. Cold mango rolls (2)
Mango, deep fried shrimp, fresh herbs rolled in rice paper wrap.
5

7. Spring rolls platter
Spring roll, shrimp roll, grilled chicken roll, served w/mango salad.
8

8. Crispy wonton w/sweet & sour sauce
Chicken/shrimp filled served w/sweet & sour sauce.
6

9. Pan steamed mussels w/Vietnamese herbs (
Steamed mussels marinated in lemongrass, shallots, lime leaves, chili peppers, lime juice, garnished with chopped spring onions & coriander leaves.
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Greens ...

10. Grilled lemon grass chicken
Served a mixed greens and house sesame oil & ginger vinaigrette.
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11. Grilled lemon grass beef
Served a mixed greens and house sesame oil & ginger vinaigrette.
7

12. Chicken salad
A melody of shredded cabbage, mint leaves, & caramelized scallions served with our house vinaigrette dressing, topped with chicken and peanuts.
7

13. Shrimp salad
A bed of shredded cabbage, mint leaves, & caramelized scallions served with our house vinaigrette dressing, topped with shrimp and peanuts.
7

14. Fresh mango salad
Fresh mango, mint leaves, green and red peppers, served in with house vinaigrette dressing, topped with sauteed shrimp, chicken, crispy onions and peanuts.
8

15. Grilled scallops salad
A skewer of sea scallops with toasted coriander seeds; served over a bed of watercress, carrots & red onions, hoisin-orange dressing.
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Soups ...

16. Crab meat soup
Minced crab meat, white asparagus and egg white deliciously simmered to perfection.
5

17. Red Basil spicy & sour shrimp (
A subtle combination of sweet & sour ingredients: shrimp, pineapple, lemon greass, lime leaves, mushrooms, chili & tamerind juice in a tangy hot broth.
(S) 5 (L) 9

18. Spicy coconut soup with chicken (
This aromatic soup is rich with coconut milk and flavours of lemon grass and kaffir leaves.
5

19. Rice and chicken soup
Rice grains simmered until tender, sauteed garlic & lemongrass, topped w/chicken, coriander and scallions. Make it a meal.
7

20. Rice and seafood soup
Rice grains simmered until tender, sauteed garlic & lemongrass, topped w//shrimp, scallops, crab meat, coriander & scallions. Make it a meal.
7

21. Shrimp wonton soup
Shrimp & mushroom stuffed wontons w/bamboo shoots, onions, and sesame oil in a chicken broth.
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Beef Noodle Soup ...

Pho is the famous Vietnamese beef noodle soup known for its precise and delicate preparation, resulting in a delicious and unique taste, accented with a tantalizing aroma. Fresh and soft thin rice noodles are topped with onions, basil, bean sprouts, and assorted cuts of beef, served in a hot broth slow cooked with various spices only the chef knows.
22. Beef noodle with ...
Eye round steak.
6

23. Beef noodle with ...
Eye round steak and brisket.
6

24. Beef noodle with ...
Brisket and beef balls.
6

25. Beef noodle with ...
Eye round steak and back tripe.
6

26. Beef noodle with ...
Eye round steak, soft tendon, and black tripe.
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27. Beef noodle with ...
Eye round steak, well done flank, soft tendon, back tripe and beef balls.
7

28. Seafood with noodle soup
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29. Chicken noodle soup
6

30. Clear noodle soup with shrimp, pork and squid
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Traditional Vietnamese ...

Rice Dishes

31. Red Basil special fried rice
Shrimp, chicken, peas, carrots and chopped green onions garnished w/fried onions.
9

32. Charbroiled grilled lemongrass chicken
Two skewers of chicken seasoned with lemongrass, and a dash of lime juice.
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33. Grilled pork chop and jumbo shrimp
Grilled jumbo shrimp & tender pork chop marinated with garlic, cinnamon and peppercorn.
9

34. Grilled pork chop, mushroom quiche & shredded garlic pork
Tender pork chop marinated with garlic, cinnamon, and peppercorn served with mushroom quiche and shredded garlic pork.
8

35. Grilled lemongrass beef
Two skewers of tender beef seasoned with lemongrass, garlic, chili peppers, peppercorn, and 5 spices.
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Vermicelli

The following vermicelli dishes are served with fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and an exotic house dressing.
36. Vermicelli with ...
Sesame seasoned pork skewer, garlic meatballs & imperial spring roll.
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37. Vermicelli with ...
Sesame seasoned pork skewer, garlic meatballs & shrimp on sugar cane.
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38. Vermicelli with ...
Grilled jumbo shrimp, garlic meatballs & shrimp on sugar cane.
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39. Vermicelli with ...
Grilled lemongrass beef.
8

40. Vermicelli with ...
Two skewers of satay chicken.
8

41. Vermicelli with ...
Two skewers of satay shrimp.
9

42. Vermicelli style crepe
Coconut milk rice batter crepe filled w/shrimp & chicken, served w/a variety of mixed vegetables.
8

Angel Hair Vermicelli

The following dishes are served with rice paper, a variety of vegetables, and angel hair vermicelli lightly brushed with scallions in flavoured oil and topped with ground peanuts for your wrapping enjoyment.
43. Crispy roast duck w/angel hair vermicelli
14

44. Shrimp on sugar cane, baked garlic meatballs w/angel hair vermicelli
10

45. Satay shrimp, chicken & beef with lemongrass w/angel hair vermicelli
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House Specialty Crispy Roast Chicken & Duck ...

The following dishes are served with rice paper, a variety of vegetables, and angel hair vermicelli lightly brushed with scallions in flavoured oil and topped with ground peanuts for your wrapping enjoyment.

Crispy Roast Chicken

46. Crispy roast chicken w/orange sauce
Half roasted chicken served over a bed of carrots, sprouts, bamboo shoots & scallions w/an orange sauce.
11

47. Crispy roast chicken w/spicy curry sauce (
Half roasted chicken with red & green peppers, mushrooms & bamboo shoots w/spicy curry sauce.
11

48. Crispy roast chicken w/spicy peanut sauce (
Half roasted chicken with carrots, bamboo shoots & sprouts w/spicy peanut sauce.
11

49. Crispy roast chicken w/sweet & sour sauce
Half roasted chicken with red & green, mushrooms & bamboo shoots w/spicy curry sauce.
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Crispy Roast Duck

50. Crispy roast duck in orange sauce
Half roasted duck with sprouts & scallions in an orange sauce.
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51. Crispy roast duck in a spicy curry sauce
Half roasted duck with red & green peppers, mushrooms & bamboo shoots in a spicy curry sauce.
14

52. Crispy roast duck in a spicy peanut sauce
Half roasted duck over a bed of fresh mixed vegetables w/spicy peanut sauce.
14

53. Crispy roast duck in a special ginger soya sauce
Half roasted duck over a bed of fresh mixed vegetables w/ginger soya sauce.
14

54. Crispy roast duck w/sweet & sour sauce
Half roasted duck with carrots, bamboo shoots & sprouts w/sweet & sour sauce.
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Wok This Way ...

The following dishes are served with a side of steamed rice.

Beef

55. Beef stir fry
A stir-fry melody of green and red peppers, fresh mushrooms, sprouts & scallions.
9

56. Beef w/fresh mushrooms & bamboo shoots
Bamboo shoots & fresh mushrooms in a spicy tomato sauce.
9

57. Beef w/pineapple & bamboo shoots
This aromatic soup is rich with coconut milk and flavours of lemon grass and kaffir leaves.
9

58. Sizzling beef with onions (
Tender slices of beef w/sweet Spanish onions and vegetables in a Char Sui sauce.
10

59. Beef w/Tau-Si sauce (
Bamboo shoots, green & red peppers in a garlic black bean sauce.
10

Chicken

60. Chicken stir fry
A stir-fry melody of green and red peppers, fresh mushrooms, sprouts & simmering scallions.
9

61. Chicken w/cashew nuts
Morsels of chicken breast w/mixed vegetables in a light ginger soya sauce & cashew nuts.
10

62. Chicken w/fresh mushrooms & almonds
Morsels of chicken breast w/fresh mushrooms & almonds in a light ginger soya sauce.
10

63. Chicken w/Tau-Si sauce(
Morsels of chicken breast braised in a garlic black bean sauce w/bamboo shoots, & green & red peppers.
9.50

Seafood

64. Shrimp w/Tau-Si sauce (
Tiger shrimp w/bamboo shoots, green & red peppers in a black bean sauce.
10

65. Shrimp, calamari & scallops w/fresh vegetables
Seafood stir-fried in a light ginger soya w/fresh vegetables.
12

66. Cashew-crusted salmon with a spicy pepper sauce
A salmon filet brushed with a light egg batter, crusted w/cashews, parsley, lemon peel, salt & pepper and grilled to perfection.
14

67. Pan fried chilean sea bass
Lightly breaded pan fried sea bass in five spices and a light curry sauce.
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Curry Galore ...

68. Chicken curry
Slices of chicken breasts and mixed vegetables cooked in our chef's special curry sauce.
9

69. Beef curry
Tender beef and green and red peppers cooked in a lemongrass spiced curry sauce.
9

70. Shrimp curry
Tiger shrimp and mixed vegetables cooked in our chef's curry sauce.
10.50

71. Shrimp, calamari, and scallops in a curry sauce
Shrimp, scallops, and calamari cooked in our lemongrass spiced curry sauce w/mixed vegetables.
12.50

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Noodles Forever ...

72. Crispy egg noodles in a garlic & oyster sauce with fresh mixed vegetables and a choice of ...
A) Tiger shrimp, beef, chicken & calamari
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B) Beef or chicken
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C) Chicken
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D) Tiger Shrimps
10.50

73. Pan fried egg noodles in a soya garlic with fresh mixed vegetables and a choice of ...
A) Seafood
12.50

B) Beef
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C) Chicken
9

D) Shrimp
9

74. Pan fried rice noodles in a soya garlic with fresh mixed vegetables and a choice of ...
A) Seafood
12.50

B) Beef
11

C) Chicken
9

D) Shrimp
9

E) Red Basil Pad Thai

Seafood
13

Shrimp
10.50

Beef
9

Chicken
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Vegetarian Alternatives ...

75. Vegetable spring rolls (2)
Vermicelli, cabbage, carrots, onions & green beans, fried golden crisp, & served w/side of sweet & sour sauce.
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76. Vegetable fresh spring rolls (2)
Fresh vermicelli, mint leaves, bean sprouts & lettuce, served w/side of peanut sauce.
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77. Fresh mango salad
Fresh mango, mint leaves, carrots, green & red peppers, served in our house vinaigrette dressing, & topped w/fried onions & peanuts.
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78. Vegetarian stir-fried noodles
Stir-fried rice noodles w/chili, garlic, shallots & bean sprouts.
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79. Vegetarian stir-fried egg noodles
Stir-fried egg noodles w/bok choy, bean sprouts, red & green peppers.
10

80. Vermicelli w/vegetarian spring roll
Vermicelli, vegetarian spring roll, fresh bean sprouts, shredded lettuce, cucumber, mint leaves, and a side dish of fish sauce to complete the flavour.
8

81. Steamed Chinese Bok Choy in an oyster sauce
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82. Stir-fried purple eggplant, sweet pepper and tofu in Hoisin sauce
10

83. Mixed vegetables & tofu in a ginger soya sauce
A stir-fry melody of green & red peppers, fresh mushrooms, sprouts, scallions, bamboo shoots, carrot, onions and leek.
10

84. Vegetable stir-fried rice
Peas, carrots, & leek, topped w/fried onions.
8

85. Tofu Curry
9

86. Tofu w/Cashew Nuts
9

87. Vegetarian Pad Thai
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