Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine

Banana Leaf is a new Thai restaurant in the west end of Belleville, a new staple to the neighborhood.  I went with family on a Friday night before going to see a football game at Belleville West (teachers there are lucky to have such tasty food just down the street) and had the chance to try a bite of everyone's dishes.  After reading through the menu, I asked the cashier what the best thing on the menu is.  Josh was so helpful!  He told me the yellow curry is his favorite, the chicken satay appetizer has the best flavor, and the drunken noodle and honey garlic chicken are bestsellers.  I ordered the yellow curry and shared chicken satay with the table.  Out of the four of us dining, we all agreed I had the best dish.  The rest of the family got the drunken noodle, chicken pad Thai, and th

Visiting the town I grew up in and stopped at this new place on the West end of Belleville. The environment is fast casual (mostly takeout) with some bar table seating and a few tables. This is probably because the building is set up more like a cafe than a full restaurant. I’m not sure if it’s a language barrier or not, but the owner didn’t say a single word to anyone. The guy at the counter was friendly. As a small business, customer relationships are everything (I speak as an owner of a couple restaurants and a cafe). It’s not the end of the world, but it makes a world of difference. I got the tom yum soup and Drunken Noodles (pictured in the review). The flavor of the food was spot on, but the proteins need some help (as has been mentioned by a handful of other reviewers). The chicken

I ordered the Rama Chicken and I absolutely loved it! The flavor was incredible- so rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The sauce was amazing, and the broccoli and peas were super fresh. Every bite was delicious! I enjoyed it so much, I’d definitely order it again. Seriously one of the best dishes I’ve had in a while!❤️❤️❤️😋😋

Delicious Bangkok noodles with tofu! Similar to the Pad-See-U noodles, but without the soy sauce and it was perfectly seasoned. (It will be my new favorite dish! Thank you Josh for recommending it!) My husband had the fried rice with pork and said it was a little oily. My mom had the wonton soup and described it as “good and flavorful”, as well as it being the perfect portion for her.

If you enjoy Thai food, this is the place to go. My only complaint is that my stomach isn’t bigger. Food is EXCELLENT - made with fresh ingredients and seasoned perfectly. This is my 4th visit. I have stopped frequenting the other 3 Thai restaurants after trying this restaurant. Seating is limited but we have been able to eat at the location when we have wanted.