Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine

07/16/07

Shhhh...the secret is getting out!

by cowpilot at Citysearch

In a city that is supposedly known for its restaurants (but that also consistently rates places like PF McChangs as "Best Chinese" in diners' surveys), it's a pleasure to be able to spread the word about a true Dallas gem. My office is nearby, and since 2002, I've been a regular customer, visiting Banana Leaf at least twice a week for lunch, and frequently for dinner. That's a lot of Banana Leaf, folks, and I have to say, in five years, I've never been disappointed. How many places can you say that about? I keep meeting people who secretly love this place (and it is getting harder to get a table sometimes; the secret is out, I guess...wait, why am I writing this?). I've worked my way through most of the delightful and varied menu, and though I certainly have my favorites, there's nothing I don't recommend to the many, many people I've turned on to this place over the years. When we entertain business clients and partners from out of town - more than a few of whom have travelled and lived in Thailand - we are asked to take them back here more than anywhere else ("we're flying in for a Thursday morning meeting and have a flight out in the afternoon but thought we could do lunch at that Thai place"... ). In my own travels, I often sample locally-recommended Thai in larger cities and few compare.

• Pros: Food. Service. Everything.
• Cons: Harder to get a table sometimes!

07/15/07

Dee Mock!

by mavmin at Citysearch

Five stars aren't enough to describe it! Having spent a year in Udorn Thailand compliments of the USAF, it has been very hard to find a restaurant that serves true Thai dishes. Many places are "Americanized" but at the Banana Leaf I take a taste trip back to Thailand. The atmosphere is fantastic and the service is even better. The manager is very friendly and will do what it takes to help you truly enjoy your dining experience with them. If you have never had Thai food this is the place to visit if you can't go to Thailand. If you have been and your mouth waters at that the sound of pad Thai then you need to bylayo and ging mock mock!!

• Pros: It's all good!
• Cons: Not closer to my house or job!

07/02/07

Try the Kow Soy Noodle (Yellow Curry Noodle)

by chadjo at Citysearch

I love yellow curry and I heard this place had some good curry. Not only some good curry, but the best curry I've ever had. I eat alot of curry and I know my curries. This is some good stuff. Try the Koy Soy Noodle it is great and the bowl comes out the size of a boat . It's huge so you better have an appetite.

06/09/07

A little bit of Thailand in Dallas!!!!

by jrwong at Citysearch

I have been to this restaurant many times. It keeps getting better and better. They had a great off the menu special made with crab meat and noodles. I had to ask for it, because I saw the next table have it. I made it thai spicy and it came out just right. The staff there is really cool. I have a vip discount card(50% off the 2nd entree) that makes the food taste that much better. What was really nice was the manager gave my freind one too, without even asking. They have an e-mail letter they send out monthly with special offers. I wouldn't go anywhere else for Thai food. A little bit of Thailand in Dallas, TX.

• Pros: all around great!!!

06/05/07

Too expensive for what you get.

by kattail at Citysearch

My best friend and I discovered this place about 2 years ago, and we would go there once a month, until one time this last January we went and ordered the same food as always. Only to find the bill about $10 over what we usually spend. When we took a closer look at the menu. I found my chicken dish is has gone up by $3 and my friends dish had gone up from $11.99 to $15.99 we were very ticked off. I would understand $0.75 cent to a $1 increase especially for a lowkey place like this is reasonable. But when the price increases by %30 or so over night that's just plain rip off.

• Pros: good food.
• Cons: Inconsistant service and food. Too expensive for the food and setup.

05/16/07

The Best Yet!!!!

by jazzj at Citysearch

The food is awesome and the service the same. The place has a down home feel about it. When you walk in the door til the time you leave. They know your order by memory. The staff makes you feel like you are part of the family. They will bring you out samples of new items and they even let me have a sample of one of the martinis. We order delivery or pick-up once a week and the food is just as good and fresh as dining in. What a gem in North Dallas. Thank you for everything.

04/25/07

highly recommended, great customer service

by agurllove2eat at Citysearch

friendly server.

Even though the rate for the cost of this restaurant is low but it cost us $70 for 2 with only one drink.

Mangotini is delicious (it's $8.99 but worth it).

They just have the new menu of more additional dishes.

Overall the food is good but their Crapmeat fried rice is not the best in town. Other Thai restaurant makes better Fried Rice than Banana Leaf

09/22/06

Check this place out!!!!

by jimjune888 at Citysearch

I have been to many thai restaurants in the area and have been to many across the nation. This is one of the best I've been to. The service was awesome and the food was the same. The staff is so friendly. They explained to me that everything was cooked to order. I was able to add some veggies to my pad kee mow and kick up the spice. The manager also mentioned that if it was too spicy that just to let him know and he could correct it in about 2 minutes. He stated that spicyness was very subjective and that a 3 star to one person might be a 5 star to someone else. I thought he was very helpful. They just seemed to go the extra mile. This is something you don't see in most restaurants. I even booked a catering for my company for 25 people. He set up the whole menu. What a great place.

• Pros: great food, staff, and atmosphere
• Cons: none

09/16/06

People have overated Banana Leaf

by ejan888 at Citysearch

After reading all those positive reviews about Banana Leaf Thai Cusine Restaurant. We decided to try it out.

We ordered fish cake ($5.99), pad tai ($11.99), and the special of the night, crispy duck in the green curry ($18.99). We thought fish cake and pad tai are the signature dishes of Thai cusine. If these 2 dishes are great, then we are sure Banana leaf is really an authentic Thai restuarant.

The conclusion, fish cake is so-so, very greasy. Pad Tai, ... very dissapointed, too sweet and salty. The crispy duck in green curry was okay, and not worth the price at all.

Banana Leaf is indeed over-rated. We personally don't like it very much. And won't recommend it to anyone.

07/17/06

Great Thai Food!

by organiccritic at Citysearch

I am a huge connoisseur of Thai Food. The first time I dine at a Thai restaurant I always order the Pad Thai. I have found that the best Thai restaurants have the best Pad Thai. And banana leaf is on that list! I have been back numerous times, tried a variety of their dishes and I still find that it is one of the best in the Dallas area. Lunches, especially, are a fantastic deal. Along with your entree, you get unlimited soup and salad. It is also a great place for business lunches, casual dates and family gatherings.

• Pros: great food