On Sunday, Enjoy Austin's Best Thai Food to Support Thailand

On Sunday, December 4th, Ka-Prow Bistro is joining up with Thai Passion and other local area Thai restaurants for an all you can eat buffet in support of the flood relief efforts currently going on in Thailand. Each restaurant will be bringing their signature Thai dishes, so it will be a great opportunity to discover new food or enjoy your favorites. There will also be live music, traditional Thai dancing and many fun activities for you and your whole family.

Come join us at Thai Passion for this rare occasion where we will all unite around food, culture and family! You are welcome to join us for lunch or dinner. Details are below.

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It's Back! 10% off Lunch, Mon & Tues

10% off lunch for all Employees! Just show your ID badge to receive the discount. This special will run until Dec. 31, 2011. Enjoy!

Live Music Saturday, Nov. 12!

Live music Saturday, November 12 from 6:30-9:30 pm. Our resident pianist, Terry Shimazu, is back, and we invite you to spend the evening relaxing with us while enjoying great music and delicious food.

Please visit Terryshimazu.com for more details. We hope to see you Saturday for Great Food and Great Music!

We Will Closed for Lunch on Labor Day

We will be closed for lunch on Labor Day, Monday the 5th. We hope you enjoy your holiday. If you have any questions, contact us anytime -- 512-990-2111 or use our contact form.

Live Music Saturday, Sept. 17!

Live music Saturday, September 17 from 6:30-9:30 pm. Our resident pianist, Terry Shimazu, is back, and we invite you to spend the evening relaxing with us while enjoying great music and delicious food.

Please visit Terryshimazu.com for more details. We hope to see you Saturday for Great Food and Great Music!

Can "Regular" Basil be used in Thai Cooking?

If you are asking this question, you're most likely contemplating the cooking of Thai food at home and noticed that Thai basil is quite hard to find. If you are, good for you! Cooking Thai food is not only exciting and delicious, but it's also quite healthful. So, are all basils created equal or more specifically, can regular basil be used instead of Thai basil?

Yes, and no. But first, let's define the two major basils that will be discussed in this article. The common, "regular" basil is actually called sweet basil and is commonly used in European and American cooking (think Italian food). It has hints of licorice, tarragon, is somewhat sweet and is very easy to find in any grocery store.

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