Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine

04/17/09

The Best Pad kee mow! ( flat noodle basil dish)

by wendyyork1 at Citysearch

When I first came in ( see my review back last year) They gave me a vip card. The vip card gives you 50% off the second entree. I came back several times to this thai restaurant and each time the basil flat noodle dish has consistently been the best. Keep in mind that they will change it to spicy or not , extra veggies, no veggies etc... They are very accommodating to your taste. Give them a try, ask for a vip card and tell them Wendy sent you.

• Pros: Great service, food and location
• Cons: none

03/05/09

Wonderful restaurant, food, service, atmosphere. Ask for Steve this guy is freaking awesome and will take care of you

by NicolePW at Citysearch

It should be noted first that the meal price under restaurant info states one dollar sign and in the dallas observer two. Everything on our ticket except the drinks ranged from $10-$20.

I came here with my fiance' looking for a place to cater our wedding. We had no expectations (good or bad) going in to the restaurant and came out raving about it. I definitely want them to cater for our special day.

After Steve brought out a sample of their pineapple red curry sauce we wanted to taste everything. So we ordered 4 different entrees and the sampler LOL (subbed cream chz rolls instead of dumplings on the sampler w/ no problem). I really like that the spicy can be customized as spicy really is a matter of opinion.

We ordered the pineapple curry duck, the ClayP ot (not the Aladdin but the one with chicken, beef, pork, and shrimp (apparently p o t is an inappropriate word here), the Cajun fried rice, and orange chicken. Everything we tasted we wanted in the wedding, and I am sure if we tried anything else it would have been the same.

The portions are big too, so we have plenty for our families to try with leftovers for ourselves. There was a glitch with our order when it was brought out but it was cleared up by Steve before I could figure out what it was they brought us LOL. Our waitress was all smiles and very sweet

We went on a Wed and it was not crowded. I read the previous reviews before writing this one and felt compelled to say in response to the one star review; the food was not even close to greasy, not even the fried food. Everything was very fresh and came out in a very timely manner. I would suggest giving it another try.

Steve is going to itemize our catering order and email it to me. I will post again after the wedding to leave a review for their catering.

• Pros: Service, food, atmosphere, everything
• Cons: n/a

11/26/08

Finally

by joy162 at Citysearch

Since moving to Texas at the end of 2004, I had about resolved myself to never having good Thai food again. Last night I found Banana Leaf online in a last ditch effort to solve my Thai need. Sadly I don't remember the name of the person that took my phone order, but would know him again instantly. Good first impressions go so far and he was exceptional in every possible way. Warm, charming, personable, he made helpful suggestions and covered everything far and above anything I have ever encountered with any business. This guy was nothing but an asset. For two people I ordered three entrees and the Cajun Fried Rice. From the very first bite, I knew my money was well spent. Each bite following only re-enforced that. Today as I was bragging on my experience, a co-worker suggested we go one day for lunch. Geez, can we go tomorrow...I can't get there fast enough. Thank you Banana Leaf.

08/05/08

Great for diets

by wendyyork at Citysearch

i am on a diet and can only eat chicken, carrotts and veggies like that, no carbs, no dressing etc...... I simply told the tahi waiter what I could eat, he made some suggestions and it was perfect! If you are on a special diet they are very accommodating! When I am not on a diet I come here too, but felt compelled to write for us ladies that may need some help but don't want to eat in all the time. Great place, great service, great food

• Pros: very accomodating to my special diet

Response from this business

nilkamhaeng-1– November 11, 2008 at 11:50:41 PST

Some guest just won't allow you to take care of them. I am glad you allowed us to do what we normally do, and that is to take care of the guest. I can probably cook your Thai Food anyway you want it, but the only person who knows how they want it is you. Thanks for allowing us to take of you-Steve

07/24/08

Awesome food, great dining experience

by FLJOE at Citysearch

I was on a business trip and was fortunate that this was the very first restaurant that came up on a search for Thai restaurant on my Blackberry. Steve (the owner) introduced himself and bought me a sample of the red curry from the kitchen for me to guage the level of spicyness for the food I was going to order. I ordered the Chicken Satay which was much bigger chicken on the stick compared to other Thai places. I also had the Thai Basil Chicken for the entree and the dish was extremely flavorful and very well made. Rounded off the evening with Fried Bananas & Coconut Icecream. Will definitely visit him when I am next in town.

Response from this business

nilkamhaeng-1– November 11, 2008 at 11:45:25 PST

Thanks for the kind words and hope to see you the next time you are in town. Maybe I can set-up a catering for your company. Thanks again, Steve

10/15/07

be treated royally, family friendly

by mtworek at Citysearch

At the Bamboo Leaf they realize that there are tons of restaurants vying for your dinner dollar. They offer lots of coupons, cordial service and an exceptionally cheerful staff. They are willing to customize anything on your order from the level of heat or salt or substitutions of vegetables etc. Our family of 3 adults live near Allen and we still drive often down to this casual dining spot. They are all willing to expound on items on their menu, speak great English and have nice photo versions of menu items. They seem to genuinely like the restaurant business and we felt cared for from our first visit. Even their lunch specials with free soup are great.

• Pros: great menu, vegetarian specialties, food and friendliness
• Cons: just wish it was closer to home

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.