This was another restaurant I tried at a fairly recent food festival and liked what they had. Figured I'd stop by and give them a try in person. Beautiful interior and atmosphere in this restaurant. Digging the flowery vibe it's giving off. Location is nice, right in a plaza with Kroger and other locations and free parking on a paved lot.
As for the restaurant itself, we enjoyed everything we had. Thai Wings for appetizers was good. Sweet and tangy flavor to it if you're into that. Cucumber Lemonade frozen cocktail also absolutely banging. Thai Iced Tea on point. 2 bowls of curry (Panang and Massaman) both good but not the best I've had. Be careful on spice if you can't take the heat as even the mild has a lil kick to it. Didn't get any dessert this visit as I didn't see anything I thought I'd like. All in all, it pretty decent food, drinks were the highlight though. Quick side addition. They also provide hand sanitizer right on the tables in the restaurant. Nice little touch that I don't see many other restaurants do.
My only real complaint was our server. She was nice but not attentive enough. Took longer than necessary to get our order in. Once we got our food and drinks, she didn't come check on the table again for quite some time. Seemed to be much more interested in having conversation with her co-workers. That's cool and all but don't forget that you're working as well. It would be a much better visit for guests if their server was more attentive to them. Maybe try to be a bit more regular with that and this could be a pretty top tier Thai restaurant. Might be back to try more of the menu but may get it to go so I don't lose too much time. Give these folks a try if Thai food is your...
Read moreIf you're a vegetarian and looking for a restaurant that offers delicious and authentic Thai cuisine, Banana Leaf Thai Restaurant and Bar is definitely worth checking out. I recently had the pleasure of dining at this establishment, and I must say my experience as a vegetarian was exceptional.
First and foremost, the staff at Banana Leaf Thai were incredibly accommodating to my dietary needs. They were happy to provide me with recommendations for vegetarian dishes and even customized some menu items to suit my preferences. Their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure my satisfaction was truly appreciated.
Now let's talk about the food. As a lover of Thai cuisine, I have to say that Banana Leaf Thai did not disappoint. I ordered several vegetarian dishes, including the tofu pad Thai and the green curry with vegetables. Each dish was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The use of fresh ingredients and traditional Thai spices elevated the flavors and made for an unforgettable dining experience.
In addition to the delicious food and accommodating staff, the atmosphere at Banana Leaf Thai was also top-notch. The restaurant was cozy and inviting, with a warm and welcoming ambiance that made me feel right at home. The bar area was also a nice touch, and I enjoyed trying some of their signature cocktails.
Overall, I would highly recommend Banana Leaf Thai Restaurant and Bar to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience. As a vegetarian, I felt well-catered for and was impressed by the quality and variety of vegetarian dishes on offer. With its delicious food, welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff, Banana Leaf Thai is a must-visit for any Thai...
Read moreI walked in with a friend and my PTSD Service Dog about 5:30 pm. There were five other customers, one at the bar and four in the dining room. I was told to go to the patio. It was cold outside. I said that I would prefer a booth so that my dog could sit under the table against the wall. I was directed to a 2 top behind the booths! I simply gave my Service Dog the instructions “under” and we sat down at the booth. The Server was not happy, but I told her that my dog had the right , by Federal law to be in any place that the public could sit in the establishment. I ordered Siam Beef. It was delicious, seasoned predominantly with black pepper and a small portion of red chilies . I ate about 1/2 of the portion, which was sufficient for a large man. In about half an hour after leaving the restaurant, I developed an intense headache, which was followed by seven hours of vomiting! I made two calls to my physicians private line, that goes directly to him without any gate-keepers. Finally I had to take to take a Promethazine HCl suppository since all other oral anti nausea medication was promptly thrown up. Truly, I don’t know the cause of the reaction to the food, by then I talked to the manager the next day, by telephone, and asked him to check the storage temperature of and stored containers in his cooler, he told me a lie. No restaurant has health inspections every other day, nor does any automated system measure the temperatures of every container in the cooler hourly! I would have been satisfied with a sincere apology for the two gaffes in service, but was only given...
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