The Thai-Vietnamese street food-inspired chain is continuing its expansion into western Canada and are adding a second Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»location. The casual fast casual eatery as part of the Amazing Brentwood expansion.
Basil Box began in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga a few years ago, started by who wanted to bring a better quality of quick-serve Asian food to the marketplace. The founder took his honeymoon in Thailand and Vietnam to research the flavours and dishes he wanted to include, and Basil Box was born.
The franchised chain has since added numerous in the Toronto area and Ottawa, as well as in Calgary. Basil Box continues to push west, with one Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»location on Burrard Street downtown. They are prepping additional Alberta locations as well.
Basil Box offers a “mix-and-match” model. Customers start with a base of rice, noodles, or greens, and then add veggies, proteins, sauces and toppings in unique combinations.
Basil Box also offers gluten-free, keto, low-calorie, low-fat and high-fibre options for people with specific diets. A number of their options are vegan-friendly.
Basil Box will be located at 4567 Lougheed Hwy in Burnaby.
With files from Chris Campbell/Burnaby NOW
