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    3.8 (349 reviews)
    ModerateThai
    Open 11:30 am - 8:15 pm

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Spicy Beef Salad
    Russ L.

    Service was attentive and efficient. The two service staff was managing the crown well even when it got busy. What we ordered : for 3 Tom Yum Soup - excellent, great tasting broth, and loaded with chicken and mushrooms. A+ Spicy Beef Salad - crispy and fresh veggies, but a but stingy with beef. The dressing is a but off, too much lime juice and not enough heat. Combination Fried Rice - flavorful and delicious. Two up Chicken Chili Basil - Full flavor, authentic, good portion size. Its on the sweet side. Chicken and Tofu with Mixed Vegetables- just average to me, not our favorite, but it is loaded with vegetables. Clean environment, chill with a homey and relax vibe. Solid 4 STARS We will return again and if you are in the area,come and check them out.

    Fried Banana with Coconut Ice Cream
    Yusvi S.

    This was my first time here. The service was fast and the food came out hot! Which I enjoyed, I hate waiting for food. The restaurant was big and open with a lot of booths which I prefer. We had the yellow curry, tasted really great enough veggies and chicken. The dessert was great, we got the fried bananas with coconut ice cream.

    Spicy Beef Salad
    Dany K.

    Visit-Saturday, 06/29/2024 This cute Thai restaurant is next to a spa that my best friend and I had visited prior to eating here. When we walk walked in, which was a little after 1pm, they were not busy yet. They started getting more people in after 1:30pm. The servers were nice and attentive. We ordered the spicy beef salad, orange shrimp, and two small side of rice. The salad was light and refreshing. The orange shrimp was tasty! I'm glad we decided to eat here after a spa date hehe

    Cozy with good food and service.
    Lorraine A.

    Very Cozy. Great service. Attentive to needs of customers. Friendly staff. Clean environment too!

    Shrimp Fried Rice Beef Pad See Ew Chicken Satay beef and broccoli
    Mike G.

    Found another great Thai place. Definitely offer great friendly customer service. Food was amazing and the place is very welcoming, has a cozy ambiance. I had ordered their shrimp fried rice, chicken sate skewers, beef/broccoli and beef Pad See Ew. All had great flavors, especially the fried rice. Definitely coming back when in the area

    Spicy Beef Salad
    Beauqui E.

    I found this place by accident while doing some errands. It has become the best Thai restaurant so far in the area. Cool friendly service, chill vibe and decent price! There are booths seating too. What a comfy place and delis deal!

    Pad Thai
    Melissa C.

    This place did not disappoint and the portion was huge for me. I really liked my meal. It's my first time here and if I'm ever in the area I will for sure come back. I placed my order through the Yelp app and when I arrived it was ready within 5 mins of my arrival.

    Dish presentation I like! Every food are so  flawlessly tasty! Every bite was definitely so good!

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    The chicken satay came with a tiny amount of peanut sauce. The satay was bland and poor quality.

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    Good food, I did take out, but nice atmosphere inside. Efficient ordering. Friendly service

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    Food is GREAT! Fresh and good portions. This is my go to place for Thai. I love their pad Thai and panang!

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    Horrible service. Ordered on line still waited 30 min. And items weee sold out. Not apologizing at all

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    Everything. Amazing. They left me veganize everything and don't give me any trouble! :)

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    11 months ago

    Exceptional food and service. Tastes very authentic. It's clean and warm inside. Highly recommended.

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    I get the pad see ew chicken from here and slice it. It's my go to and filled with flavor. Recommend!

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    Lunch with my brother-in-law at Chef G in Alhambra felt a bit like discovering a secret restaurant…read morehiding in plain sight. The place is tiny--blink and you might miss it, and if two people sneeze at the same time the whole dining room probably hears it. But what it lacks in square footage, it more than makes up for on the plate. From the first bite, it was clear this kitchen isn't playing around. Every dish came out bursting with flavor like the chef had something to prove to the entire San Gabriel Valley. You know the kind of meal where you look at the person across the table mid-bite and both of you just nod? That was us the whole time. We went in expecting a quick lunch... and walked out feeling like we had stumbled onto a culinary gem tucked inside a shoebox. Tiny dining room. Huge flavors. Chef G may be small, but the food is absolutely mighty.

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    Banana Bay Restaurant - Exterior lighting done; canopies are finished.  Worked very hard for you guys; thank you for supporting us!

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    My husband and I dined here on a Friday night around 8:30pm. As we were walking towards the…read morerestaurant, I noticed their big glass windows, warm lights, and occupied tables with happy faces making it inviting. We joined their waitlist on their tablet near their counter and we were seated within 5 minutes. Just like the other location in Rowland Heights, it's very busy on a Friday night! The restaurant overall is very clean except near the entrance due to high foot traffic. It's decorated with Chinese lanterns, cherry blossom, and bamboo trees placed in the middle of the restaurant. It almost felt like I was dining at a high end restaurant. It's significantly smaller than the other location, but the high ceilings give it a spacious atmosphere. There are plenty tables and booths. Be aware the booths do move easily when you get out of your seat. We were sat in the booth closest to their entrance which I didn't mind at first, but after a while the high foot traffic was distracting (maybe they could place a divider between the waiting area and the booth). Onto the food, pricing, and service: portion is generous and they are more affordable than the Rowland Height's location. I ordered the Bbq Chicken Fried Rice. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. It was easy to take off the bone. The fried rice was light, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. I couldn't finish my plate (even though I wanted to) so I boxed the rest to take home. My husband got the Continental Fried Rice. A dish Banana Bay is well-known for. The chicken skin was crispy, the fried egg was yolky in the center, the sausages were soft, and the fried rice was consistent with my plate's. Service was great and the staff was attentive even during their peak hours. I gained a sense of relief when more than one waitress checked in on us periodically. Overall, my husband and I had a great first impression. We're already talking about coming back in the near future. If you're looking for a Thai spot where you can order a plateful of food at an affordable price, this one is it!

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