Basil King (Bidadari)

★ 4.8(370)on Googlethaitoa payoh

212 Bidadari Park Dr, #03, Singapore 360212

Dine-inTakeoutDelivery

Opening Hours

Today (Monday)11:00 AM – 9:30 PM

STAMPEDE Score

Moderate confidence

C+Worth a visit

Score: 60 / 100

Queue wait40

Consistency50

Food quality55

Value for money60

Based on 5 data points · Updated 8 days ago

Editor’s Note

Last updated 30 May 2026

Our take on Basil King (Bidadari) suggests a mixed bag of experiences, with the basil pork rice being the most frequently mentioned dish.

Reviewers often praise the beautifully cooked egg, sometimes with a double yolk, as a highlight.

However, there are consistent criticisms regarding the lack of basil aroma and flavour, with some describing it as 'Garlic King' instead.

The minced pork is occasionally noted as dry or not freshly prepared.

Wait times can be significant, ranging from 10-30 minutes, especially during busy periods.

While some find the portions generous and the spiciness levels well-managed, others feel the prices are a bit high for what's offered.

We think it's a decent option for comfort food if you're in the area and prepared for a potential wait, but it might not be a destination for an authentic, basil-forward Thai experience.

Signature

Basil Pork Rice with double yolk

Wait time

10-30 minutes during peak hours

Score: 60 · 5 sources

What customers say

Basil King (Bidadari) receives mixed but generally positive feedback.

Customers frequently praise the flavorful and authentic taste of the basil dishes, particularly the egg yolks and customizable spice levels.

However, common criticisms include long waiting times, dry rice and pork, and a lack of prominent basil flavor in some dishes, leading to an overpowering garlic taste.

There was also a concerning report of a plastic shard found in food.

Flavorful & authentic taste (pork, chicken, beef)Long waiting times & service speedDryness of rice and porkLack of basil aroma, overpowering garlicQuality of egg yolks

50% positive20% neutral30% negative

Google Reviews

★★★★★fefefes· 3 months ago

Overall, I think its alright for taste. Its not the best, no hints of the basil aroma, pork just taste salty. The egg was the saviour as it was cooked beautifully. 2 person crew I think its tiring fo…

★★★★★Dennis Leong· 4 months ago

Wait no was average about 10-15mins. Rice and pork meat is dry. Could have been made better. Their plus point is the double yolk to 4 yolks in their basil rice.

★★★★★K Tan· 6 months ago

Tried all three versions of their basil dishes — pork, chicken, and beef. Each was flavorful and authentic. Level 2 spiciness was already just right for me. Portions are generous, though prices are a…

★★★★★Leon K· 4 months ago

Would not go again. Noting but negative points to share: - Visited on a Sunday 11:45AM. Waited nearly 30 minutes before my order was ready - Rice was overcooked with hard, grainy bits in it - This sho…

★★★★★Aaron Ang (ayxaaron)· 5 months ago

This deserves a 5-star! Love the egg yolks, everything was good! I love the spicy level too, but if you can’t take spicy, go for less spicy or no spicy. I just went to the Bedok North outlet and that…

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