€€€€ • Thai • Santa Monica
Experience Holy Basil Santa Monica, the latest restaurant from Chef Wedchayan “Deau” Arpapornnopparat—named a Food & Wine Best New Chef, and Tongkamal “Joy” Yuon. This intimate eatery is a tribute to Bangkok, their hometown, featuring a menu of house-made curries, wok-fired noodles, rice dishes, and exceptional seafood specialties inspired by the vibrant flavors and energy of Thailand’s capital city.Known for his deeply personal approach to Thai cooking, Chef Deau launched Holy Basil during the pandemic alongside his wife, Joy, who oversees the restaurant’s operations and beverage program. In just a few years, Holy Basil has grown from a permanent takeout window into a celebrated full-service restaurant group. Through every dish, Deau and Joy share the flavors, memories, and traditions that shaped them, creating an experience that is both authentic and uniquely their own.
