Why Choose This Dish
Thailand's Fragrant Basil Stir Fry
Mixed vegetables and Thai basil, topped with coconut cream.
Coconut Cream Finish
A spoon of coconut cream sets this basil stir fry apart.
Six Protein Choices
From chicken and tofu to beef, prawn and mixed seafood.
Pricing
Chicken £11.50
Pork £11.50
Tofu £11.50
Beef £12.50
Inside this dish
Fresh Thai basil and mixed vegetables finished with coconut cream - fragrant, aromatic and mild.
Thai basil
Mixed vegetables
Coconut cream
Also available with:
Prawn
Mixed Seafood
Allergen Information: Contains Gluten, fish, milk, shellfish and soya. Please inform us of any allergies or dietary requirements before ordering.
Flavour profile of our Pad Horapa (Thai Basil)
A fragrant Thai basil stir fry topped with coconut cream.
Fragrant Thai Basil
Fresh basil leads the aroma and flavour.
Coconut Cream Richness
A creamy finish rounds the dish out.
Wok-Fresh Vegetables
Mixed vegetables kept crisp from the wok.
Mild Savour
Gentle, approachable flavour throughout.
The Aromatic Everyday Dish
A fragrant, easygoing stir fry for any night.
The Story
Horapa is the Thai word for sweet basil - the fragrant, anise-scented herb with purple stems that gives this stir fry its name and its unmistakable aroma. It's often confused with pad krapow, the fierier holy-basil stir fry, but horapa is the milder, sweeter, more aromatic of the two: a staple of Thai homes, restaurants and street stalls alike.
The secret is timing. The basil is tossed into a hot wok at the very last moment, so its essential oils release their fragrance without cooking away. Kat stir-fries mixed vegetables with plenty of fresh Thai basil and finishes the dish with coconut cream for a gentle richness, keeping it mild so the herb leads.
Available across six proteins from chicken to mixed seafood, it's a fragrant, aromatic everyday dish - a real taste of how central fresh herbs are to Thai cooking, made in St Albans.
Perfect For
Perfect if you want fragrant basil with a creamy finish.
A great choice for Thai basil lovers.
Ideal alongside a bowl of steamed rice.
A Closer Look
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pad Horapa (Thai Basil)?
Stir-fried mixed vegetables with fragrant Thai basil, topped with coconut cream.
Is Pad Horapa (Thai Basil) spicy?
It's mild - a gentle spice level rather than real heat.
What options are there for Pad Horapa (Thai Basil)?
Available as Chicken, Pork, Tofu, Beef, Prawn or Mixed Seafood.
What allergens does Pad Horapa (Thai Basil) contain?
Gluten, fish, milk, shellfish and soya. Let us know about any allergies when ordering.