Iowa's dining scene is dominated by Midwestern comfort food, like prime rib, chicken fried steak, tenderloins, and other American dishes. When you feel like mixing it up, track down the best Thai food in Iowa at one tiny Clive restaurant. You'll find dishes packed with flavor and an elegant, cozy atmosphere that's sure to make you feel a little spoiled.
When you visit Cool Basil in Clive, you'll find the best Thai food in Iowa waiting for you. Make plans to dine there as soon as you can!
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Start off with an appetizer, like their famous corn and crab soup. It's packed with flavor in every spoonful, and you might even find yourself taking a container of it to go.
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Their crab rangoon is delicious, and it's one of the tastiest ways to start your meal. There's something special about seafood dishes that are made fresh daily.
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The menu at Cool Basil includes fresh sushi and sashimi, which makes for a great starter or a delicious entree. How many pieces can you eat?
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Their signature dishes are Thai staples, like delicious and filling chicken satay.
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You'll also find plenty of noodle dishes to choose from, if you'd like a pad Thai!
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As you might expect from a sushi bar and Thai restaurant, their seafood is off-the-charts good. Treat yourself to Pad Cha Catfish for a memorable meal.
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No matter what you choose to order from Cool Basil, you'll wonder why you hadn't' tried this Clive, Iowa establishment sooner!
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Visit the Cool Basil website, here, to see the full menu and hours of operation.
If you love the idea of dining in our smaller cities and towns, read about how These 8 Small Town Iowa Restaurants Will Serve You The Best Meal Of Your Life.
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