Basil Thai Restaurant vs Mert's Heart & Soul
Both establishments are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Mert's Heart & Soul ranks significantly better than Basil Thai Restaurant. Mert's Heart & Soul comes in at #1 in Charlotte with approval from 6 publications including Where, Zagat and Fodor's.
Basil Thai Restaurant
210 N. Church St., Charlotte, NC 28202
From $8 /night
Zagat
4.5
""Far and away Charlotte's best Thai" cuisine comes at this "higher end" Uptown spot."
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BlackBook
"Sleek modern interior with large windows to expose big city hustle and bustle at all hours."
Gayot
14.0
"With its prime location, this Thai option offers boldly seasoned dishes and a sleek setting."
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Starters, several of which are marked "gluten free," include a meat-free egg roll and larb (choose chicken or beef) with generous amounts of mint, scallions and chili.
Mert's Heart & Soul
214 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
From $1 /night
Zagat
4.3
"A "must-try", especially "if you're visiting Charlotte", say fans of this easy-on-the-wallet Uptown Southerner."
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BlackBook
"Mainstays are shrimp and grits, fried chicken, barbecue, po' boys, and pork chops. But a mound of fixins...are the backbone."
Frommer's
"Straightforward renditions of Southern classics, from collard greens and fried green tomatoes to tangy pulled pork. Pricing is fair, and the Southern hospitality is sugary sweet. "
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Fodor's
"Business executives and arts patrons make their way to Mert's—named for Myrtle, a favorite customer with a sunny disposition."
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Where
"This stylish yet down-home eatery offers patrons simple, savory Southern, soul and Lowcountry cooking: Think award-winng mac 'n' cheese or sweet cornbread sitting alongside fried chicken."
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