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Banana Leaves

3.3 (439 reviews)
Closed 10:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Good for groups
Good for kids

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Chicken pad thai and drunken noodle
Kesanee S.

The pad thai was plain, dry and doesn't taste like original pad thai with tamarin sauce. Drunken noodle was OK even if it should be spicy with herbs and noodle should stir fry with the sauce instead of separated by pouring the sauce on top of white wide noodle. I ordered with Uber eat, haven't experience the service or feel the ambiance there.

Kyle S.

Swung by here on a lunch break and would definitely do so again! Tucked into this old townhouse is an excellent restaurant. Note that those with mobility difficulties will not be well-deserved here. The stairs inside and out are steep and plentiful. If you can climb stairs, get in here! The menu and ability to pay individually is available via the QR code at each table. If you're old school, full printed menus are available and there was no issue splitting checks. The food was extremely good and service was quick and helpful. Importantly for me, they brought big bottles of water to the table for filling. Ambiance wasn't much to speak of, but the building is very nice in and of itself.

Lo Mein Sushi Grand
Princess C.

The service here is interesting, they have no menus so you just scan a QR code. I am not a big fan of this as I feel like it takes away from the experience. When I entered the building they seemed confused I wanted to sit and eat and was not just grabbing takeout. The food came quick which was the best thing about this place. I ordered the lo mein which is alright. The sushi was unfortunately not the best. It did not feel fresh and was not super cold when I received it. I don't think I would return unfortunately.

Susie W.

I drive by Banana Leaves every day on my way to work, it was finally time to try it out! I ordered for take out the other night, and was pretty satisfied with my experience! I really liked the hot and sour soup! The pad see ew was a bit dry, but I still enjoyed and felt like I got a hearty portion size. I would love to come back and try more of this menu!

Pad See Ew
Kerri C.

We went to Banana Leaves because it had good reviews and my mom was in town staying at a hotel nearby. This is a hidden gem in the city- not terribly expensive, kind workers, and absolutely delicious food. I live about 10 miles away and am specifically going to go into the city to return. We ordered the vegetable spring rolls, pork dumplings, chicken wonton soup, chicken pad see ew and vegetable tempura. The vegetable spring rolls were crispy, chock full of veggies, and delicious. The dumplings were perfectly fried and had so much flavor. I will dream about the chicken wonton soup- it's not like what I grew up eating in NY with just broth and a wonton. It was so much more flavorful, had multiple wontons, pieces of chicken, and vegetables too. By far the best wonton soup I've ever had. The shrimp tempura also may have been the best tempura I've had- it wasn't greasy at all and super crispy, and came out piping hot. The pad see ew had lots of chicken and broccoli- definitely wasn't a cheap helping. It was a tad salty and a little bit too saucy but that's my personal preference. I'm looking forward to returning for date night! I want to try their cocktails! Thank you for an amazing lunch.

Wrinkled String Bean
Bessy G.

We intended to go to Bucca Di Beppo across the street and that was a mistake. We couldn't get seated despite reservations, so we left and walked over to Banana Leaves. So glad we did. Service was attentive and quick. We ordered various dishes: edamame, chicken pad see ewe, string beans, Chinese fried rice, tofu with vegetables. All were yummy. Drinks are not refillable and come in bottles. Will be back.

Unagidon
Caleb J.

I liked the ambiance for a solo meal with a book. It's a small restaurant with a few tables and a counter. The crab rangoon was fine, but the unagidon I ordered was way too saucy. The sauce was a bit syrupy and sweet. Others might enjoy it, but wasn't my cup of tea.

Ummmmm... panang chicken but mostly potatoes
Ali M.

So wanted to love this place- great restaurant name, solid looking menu and a good 2-for-1 offer on Uber Eats. We gave it a shot, but making other food for the fam now. All pretty bland... even the panang chicken (which has five pieces of chicken and the rest is potatoes and a few green beans)... and the 2-for-1 is pretty much one order total. The order was late and we walked to the main road to find the driver- no worries as it's a beautiful night. Overall, wouldn't order again, but wish the restaurant well, assuming we just got an "off" order and hope this helps them make improvements. Thank you for the effort! :)

Thai Style Fried Rice
Drishti G.

I went to this place twice in one day to try out the different menu items and boy do they have variety. They have Chinese, Japanese, and Thai cuisine, and do a great job of showcasing all three menu types. The service is extremely quick, and was crowded for lunch and dinner which was great to see. The food was a little bit bland, but some menu items (spicy chicken wontons) were extremely spicy. Overall, I'd come back here again just to try out their Japanese cuisine and see how their sushi rolls are, but definitely a great sit down lunch/dinner spot for any occasion :)

Vegetable Spring Rolls (2 PCS)
Karissa M.

Picked up some late night take out from here with my friend. The General Tso chicken was actually pretty good, definitely typical Chinese takeout style. The pieces of chicken were large and well seasoned. I just wish it came with more veggies. It only came with a few pieces of broccoli. We split one order for the both of us which was good enough. It did leave us feeling full and tired. The spring rolls were large, but were too oily for my taste. You can really taste the grease on the outside. The area around the restaurant is a bit sketch, so just be alert when walking around at night. I don't see myself going specifically to this restaurant to eat, however, if I'm really hungry and want something easy and close by I might get it again.

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Delicious food, attractive surroundings, in the heart of DuPont. My son and I both love this place!

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