Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for Cool Basil yet. Call (515) 225-8111 to check before you go.
Typical hours for Thai restaurants in Iowa
Most Thai restaurants in Iowa open around 11:00 AM and close around 8:00 PM on weekdays; 60% are open on Sundays and 20% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 15 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
1250 Northwest 86th StreetDes Moines, IA 50325
About Cool Basil
Cool Basil is a Thai restaurant located at 1250 Northwest 86th Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Our Des Moines guide covers 377 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Service options include outdoor seating and dine-in.
You can reach the team at (515) 225-8111.
Quick facts
- Category
- Thai Restaurant
- Address
- 1250 Northwest 86th Street, Des Moines, IA 50325
- Phone
- (515) 225-8111
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for Thai restaurants)
Thai restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Thai restaurants in Iowa.
Typical prices for Thai restaurants across the US
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
We don’t have Cool Basil’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Thai restaurants across the US typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Thai | 66% | $16.00 |
| Green Curry | 62% | $16.95 |
| Red Curry | 56% | $16.95 |
| Pineapple Fried Rice | 52% | $17.00 |
| Panang Curry | 52% | $16.95 |
| Yellow Curry | 49% | $16.95 |
| Sticky Rice | 42% | $4.00 |
| Peanut Sauce | 42% | $3.00 |
Calculated from 571 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cool Basil there are 24 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 46 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (6), American (5), Bars & Pubs (5), and Burgers & Fast Food (5).
Competition is light: 1 other Thai restaurant is within a mile. The closest is Eat Thai, 0.1 mi away.
6 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodHardee's< 0.1 mi
- AmericanVillage Inn< 0.1 mi
- BuffetsBuffet City Clive0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeFriedrichs Coffee0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsKrispy Krunchy Chicken0.1 mi
What to expect at a Thai restaurant
Thai restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in American towns of every size. Menus balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy flavors and are built around curries, stir-fries, noodle dishes, soups and salads, served with jasmine or sticky rice.
What to order
- Pad thai or pad see ew – the most popular noodle dishes
- Green, red or massaman curry – with rice; massaman is the mildest
- Tom yum or tom kha soup – hot-and-sour or coconut-based
- Larb or som tam – bright, spicy Isan salads
Good to know
- Spice is usually rated on a 1–5 scale; you can always add chili at the table.
- Lunch specials typically include soup or a spring roll at a lower price.
- Many Thai restaurants close between lunch and dinner on weekdays – check the hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cool Basil located?
Cool Basil is located at 1250 Northwest 86th Street, Des Moines, IA 50325.
What is the phone number of Cool Basil?
You can call Cool Basil at (515) 225-8111.
Does Cool Basil offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Cool Basil. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
What else is near Cool Basil?
There are 46 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cool Basil. Nearby options include Hardee's (< 0.1 mi), Village Inn (< 0.1 mi), and Buffet City Clive (0.1 mi).
Are there other Thai restaurants near Cool Basil?
1 other Thai restaurant within a mile. The closest is Eat Thai, 0.1 mi away.
How much do Thai restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 571 menus with 48,165 priced items from Thai restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $13.95, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $17.95.
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