Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine

09/05/07

Everything is Too Sweet

by gandakris at Citysearch

After I moved to Dallas for college, I thought I would try Banana Leaf, since it was nearby my school and supposedly it was the #1 Thai restaurant in Dallas. My boyfriend and I ordered the cream cheese rolls for appetizer. These are supposed to taste like salty cream cheese, but it tasted as if they had added some kind of sweet chutney or something into the filling. For entree, I ordered the Massaman Curry. Though this curry is supposed to be a little on the sweet side, their version was entirely too sweet. Being Thai, I can be a little picky, but atleast I know what authentic Thai cuisine is. I have been eating it my entire life. I know there are people who judge restaurants depending on how they make Pad Thai and all, but it is the most Americanized Thai dish. I rarely see anyone eating Pad Thai in Thailand unless they are foreigners. Most of the Thai restaurants in Dallas are Americanized anyway, but I think Tamarind Thai Cuisine in Plano is one of the few authentic Thai restaurants in the area. Thai Samba (formerly Tuppee Tong) and Nandina were also good restaurants until they changed management/ownership.

• Pros: decor
• Cons: dishes are too sweet, small restaurant (fewer tables)

08/09/07

THE BEST!!!

by montyt at Citysearch

After making a clandestine visit to Dallas for business I found The Banana Leaf thru a friend, after eating Thai cusine in Thailand , not in tourist destinations, but with the Thai military, I must say service and food were excellent. The Best around. Next time I am in I will ask for the Cajun Asian (aka steve cocoa-somoa jong) I will recomend this establishment to all my friends and business associates

• Pros: Easy to find for out of towners
• Cons: None

08/08/07

WOW! I just can't get enough of this place!!

by addictedtomangochicken at Citysearch

A+++++ If you've ever been curious about Thai food. This is the place to go. Banana Leaf has wowed my family continuously throughout the several years of living here. Each dish is so unique. Amazing in their own ways. Restaurant management is always present and involved with your satisfaction. Don't be afraid to request something unusual. This restaurant will accommodate just about anything that you can throw at them.. I'm proof of that. I am a very picky eater. A high maintenance diner if you will. I have never been let down by Banana Leaf. EVER! Don't just take my word for it. TRY IT! You will like it. As for anyone that has anything negative to say about this restaurant. If Banana Leaf cannot satisfy you, nothing will. HAPPY DINNING!!

• Pros: GREAT FOOD!!!Quiet, romantic, Very friendly service.
• Cons: The food is so good that you can't stop eating it!

07/30/07

Nothing will ever compare to Banana Leaf!!

by trxter at Citysearch

A+++++

If you've ever been curious about Thai food. This is the place to go. Banana Leaf has wowed my family continuously throughout the several years of living here. Each dish is so unique. Amazing in their own ways. Restaurant management is always present and involved with your satisfaction. Don't be afraid to request something unusual. This restaurant will accommodate just about anything that you can throw at them.. I'm proof of that. I am a very picky eater. A high maintenance diner if you will. I have never been let down by Banana Leaf. EVER! Don't just take my word for it. TRY IT! You will like it. As for anyone that has anything negative to say about this restaurant. If Banana Leaf cannot satisfy you, nothing will. HAPPY DINNING!!

• Pros: GREAT FOOD!!!Quiet, romantic, Very friendly service.
• Cons: n/a

07/26/07

Great Food

by heathermoschinger at Citysearch

This place had the best Mango Chicken anywhere. I love the Cajun Rice...If you go during lunch you get unlimited salad and soup which is really cool. When you go you have to get the fried spring rolls!! I love them. You have to go at least once and check it out, ask for Steve he will take great care of you. Everything he wrote is true. I have been a long time customer of his and he will treat you like family when you go.

07/22/07

friendly atmosphere, personal service, fabulous food

by allyra55 at Citysearch

I have had the opportunity to visit the Banana Leaf several times and have always recieved exceptional service. Steve is open to any questions or suggestions you may have about the food or service provided. With each visit the food and service has exceeded all expectations. The Banana Leaf is number one on my list of favorite restaurants and i will continue to be a repeat customer.

• Pros: excellent food and service
• Cons: none

07/22/07

Ask For Steve!!! I'll Take care of you-I Guaraaanteee

by cajunasian at Citysearch

*IMPORTANT MESSAGE*

I write this letter to all my wonderful guest. I am saddened by some of the reviewers experience. I am the owner of Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine and try to do my very best to ensure every guest has a wonderful experience. Anyone that knows me knows that I have a love and passion for my restaurant. I only hope the reviewers who have a bad experience will ask to speak to me or a manager when it happens so it can be resolved at that time. I apologize for the inexperience of any person at our establishment.

Example of the person who said the pad thai was average. Pad thai is traditionally a balanced tasting stir fried noodle dish. Not too sweet, not too salty, not too sour. Traditionally in Thailand the spices are on the table, so one would add sugar for sweet, or fish sauce for salt, or lime for sour, etc. Most guest are not familiar with how to add these at the table. Our pad thai is a little on the sweet side, because most guest prefer it that way. But some do not and they ask me to make it less sweet. It is kind of like the example-does one like rare or well done. It is only average or wrong to the one who likes it the opposite way.

I accommodate the ones that allow me to help them. So please communicate with me, shy people go home hungry or disappointed and I want them to do neither. I joke with my guest and I tell them I took mind reading in college twice and failed it both times. It hurts me to my heart to hear about a bad experience. I take all complaints very seriously. So, please before you write about a bad experience, ask yourself did you talk to me and allow me to correct the issue or not. If you did talk to me personally, I can GUARAAANTEEE you will not be writing about a bad experience.

Any one is welcome to call me directly at the restaurant. The number and email is listed on citysearch. I wish I could put the telephone number and e-mail , but against rules. Thanks-Steve Jong(the cajun asian)

07/21/07

4 Stars service 2 stars food

by samprst at Citysearch

This place is way over-rated. The price is a little on the high side. I would say most of the food flavor has Chinese influence. Fish cake is very greasy, and a little crispy. Pad Thai is average. For the curry you still can see chunk of coconut milk in it. I have to say the owner is very professional and provides a personal touch to the customer. It hard to find Thai restaurant that have this type of service.

• Pros: Service
• Cons: Food

07/16/07

Wonderful Pad Thai and curry dishes

by abnrml at Citysearch

I am so looking forward to my next visit to Dallas...Banana Leaf Thai is one of the main reasons. While visiting my daughter a few months ago, I found a coupon on Restaurant. com....read the menu and decided it would be a great place to dine. The food was great, ther service is superb. The staff is friendly and prompt. Steve, you were so helpful and so very nice. The food is priced fairly and there is a lot of it. I have eaten Thai in lots of places.....Banana Leaf Thai is truly my favorite. Wish I lived closer so I could go every week. For now I have to be content with looking forward to my NEXT vacation.

Thanks a bunch !!!

• Pros: Wonderful drinks, great value, friendly staff..everyone is very hands on.
• Cons: wish I lived closer,

07/16/07

Something for every taste!

by busytexan at Citysearch

The atmosphere at Thai Banana Leaf is elegant and relaxed. The menu is extensive menu and has something for every taste. I've dined at Thai Banana Leaf on several occasions, even 4 times in one week! Outstanding food is the reason to go to Banana Leaf, however the owner?s personal touch is the reason to return. The owner, Steve, is friendly, outgoing and has a commitment to exceptional customer service. Banana Leaf is often involved in the community and have been very generous with their time and resources. I just love Thai Banana Leaf!

• Pros: The owner is out front to make sure you enjoy your dining experience.
• Cons: Small facility and gets busy during lunch.