Ordered: - Tom Yum Soup (4/5): Got this with mild spice. The soup wasn't overly sweet and it also wasn't spicy at all, which suited me fine because I ended up using the provided condiments which are not for the weak. I really liked the variety of the proteins in the soup and the noodles were perfectly firm to my preference. - Thai Fried Rice with Chicken (4/5): My gf's go to order and I can see why. It's a simple, delicious dish but a bit oily. Overall (4/5): Would definitely go for the lunch special offerings. Plenty to choose from and was surprisingly busy for a weekday lunch. Service was ok and food was good for the price. It's pretty busy and a bit noisy inside too. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

This Thai food place has really good lunch specials, with most meals around $11-$14. If you like Thai tea, you can add one for only $2, which makes it an even better deal! The food is pretty good, and the portions are very reasonable for the price. There's also a nice, comfortable seating area that's great for chatting or hanging out with friends. Service was quick and efficient too. Overall, great value for a casual Thai lunch. I would definitely come back again! read more

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Our go-to spot for lunch specials on weekdays 11-3 PM. We arrived around 2 PM and seated immediately. We ordered the pad thai, green curry and garlic spare ribs lunch specials. The pad thai hits the spot. The green curry comes with rice and has a mild to medium spice level (they do not adjust the spice, so keep in mind if you prefer less or more heat). The standout was the garlic spare ribs lunch specials (ribs are deep fried)- flavorful and satisfying plate that comes with fried rice, salad and soup. It's a generous portion and feels like a complete meal. Parking is easy in the lot. Lots of seating. Service is efficient and gets the job done, though staff a bit reserved. Overall a solid choice for a tasty and convenient lunch! read more

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Mango Sticky Rice season is back!! Banana Bay has always been my go to thai spot in the 626. I always get the beef pad see ew, crab fried rice, thai tea, and crying tiger. Honorable mention is their tom yum soup. There's plenty of seating for large groups and the food comes out quick. Would definitely recommend this local spot. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Mango sticky rice - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

I was never a Thai eater and last night I was taught the know what you order! I've always enjoyed Satay Chicken there slew of food I've discovered were. You have any question about the picture. Service was fast and the ambiance was typical Thai loud. read more

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Came here with a group of about 35 people for a Saturday dinner. For large parties, the latest reservation time available was 5:00 PM, although we had initially hoped for 6:00 PM. We were also asked to submit our food order in advance so the kitchen could prepare accordingly, which was understandable given the size of our group. However, some dishes arrived only lukewarm rather than hot. For example, the tom yum soup wasn't as hot as expected and the burner appeared to have been sitting for a while since the flame went out fairly quickly after it reached our table. The food was generally good and comparable in quality to the Rowland Heights location. One interesting difference is that menu prices at this location seem to be slightly lower. We ordered a variety of dishes family-style among several smaller tables, and overall the food quality was solid. The biggest area for improvement would be service. Food was delivered very quickly, but interactions felt rushed and impersonal. Dishes were often dropped off without much communication and staff immediately moved on. Throughout the meal, our tables were not checked on and water refills were largely overlooked. The restaurant is conveniently located in the same shopping center as TJ Maxx, Daiso, and other businesses. Parking can be challenging during peak hours. Overall, the food was good, but warmer dishes and more attentive service would have made for a much better dining experience. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Eggplant - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

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Came here on a Tuesday for lunch and it was pretty packed, but fortunately we didn't have to wait long to be seated. I heard about this place because of their affordable and large menu of lunch specials and wasn't disappointed. We ordered the tom yum noodle soup and the garlic pork with rice, both of which were priced very reasonably at $10.49 each. The tom yum soup was sour with a slight kick of spice and had a decent amount of toppings. The garlic pork was very flavorful, although there was a lot of fat mixed into the pork pieces. Overall, for the price and selection, the lunch specials at Banana Bay definitely get a thumbs up from me. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

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Came on a weekday. Parking was difficult in the plaza. Was seated quickly. We sat right across the kitchen corner and got served right away. Decor was really nice. We ordered the Rad Na with beef for $13.99, Crying Tiger for $14.49, Banana Bay Special Pad Thai for $13.59, Pad See Ew with beef for $13.59, and cup of Steamed Rice for $1.99. Felt the portions were small and the dishes tasted burnt and too sweet. Found little burnt specks in our food making us wonder if they clean or use really old pans. We also found a tiny winged insect in our Rad Na. None of us were fond of the food. Felt the serve was really good, probably because of where we sat. read more

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First time ever dining at this location of Banana Bay. My wife and I have been to the Rowland Heights location many times over the years. We enjoyed our dinner here on a Friday night. The location much different from the other one. This location uses the Yelp waitlist system. There's no bar or live music like the other one. However, the location is very vibrant and clean. The restaurant is brightly lit and decorated nicely. My main takeaway from the Temple City is most definitely their pricing! The menu prices are much more affordable and a few dollars cheaper compared to Rowland Heights. We certainty LOVED that! The staff here were attentive for the most part the food takes some time and wasn't delivered all at the same time. However, the portions and quality of the food are up to par. My wife ordered the BBQ Chicken and I ordered my favorite Continental Fried Rice. The flavors were comparable and delicious. This location was certainly packed for good reason. Banana Bay has always been a family favorite spot for us and this particular location is great! We'd come back again soon! ( ^_^)b read more

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My husband and I dined here on a Friday night around 8:30pm. As we were walking towards the restaurant, 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! read more

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Ordered lunch specials $10.49 + thai iced tea $1.99 mon-fri from 11am-3pm my hainam was good portion and great rice and broth. I gave 4 stars because i wish their seating was better some chairs feel too low. read more

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We always order a Papaya Salad and Seafood Red Curry when we come here (sometimes Crying Tiger as well) and it's usually pretty good. This time, the salad was not crunchy, the curry was super salty and looked a lot smaller than before, and the food came out slow. I'm not sure what happened read more

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My favorite Thai restaurant was Sanamluang, until last December I bought Hainan Chicken from them for $24. I recognize that inflation is a thing which makes this experience even more special. Today I bought Hainan chicken from Banana Bay and it was half the price of Sanamluang with a bigger portion of food. This is now my favorite Thai restaurant. read more

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We came to Banana Bay in Temple City for lunch and ordered the chicken with mint leaves, crispy salmon choo chee, and Tom Yum shrimp soup. Everything was packed with flavor. The chicken was super fragrant and savory, the salmon had that perfect crispy texture with rich tasty sauce, and the Tom Yum soup hit all the right notes. Not that super spicy, sour, and with plenty of big shrimps. Portions were generous for a lunch special and the prices are good deal. Service was quick and friendly. Highly recommended. read more

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I'd head a lot about this place from the Facebook group SGV Eats. I can see why people rave about it, and they always have lines on weekends. Very nice interior decorating first off. Seems fancy, but the prices are fair. Excellent service and friendly staff. The food was great! Really enjoyed it and the fried banana spring roll sundae dessert! read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Pretty decorations - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

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Background On Visit: Decided to patronize this shop to redeem my not to great experience at Thai Time in Monrovia. Visitation Rights: Been to this location probably 2 or 3 times. I have gone to the Rowland Heights location many times. Price Point: Like the affordability of this shop. Credit Cards: They're being accepted. Restroom: They're available to use. Location/Parking: Believe it or not, this use to be a Guppy House.Located in a decent size plaza on the NW corner of Las Tunas Dr. and Rosemead Blvd. Parking can be found in the shared parking lot. Please note that parking is a bit hard during peak times. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with modern furnishings. I like their fish tank that they have up front near the host/register area. Service: Service has been good for me. The staffers checked up on me. Food came out at a decent time. Food Of Choice: 1) Chicken Tom Kah: I liked this soup. Love the sweet coconut taste, but I do realize after awhile I do feel tired of it. Still good though. Perhaps I can ask for less coconut. It has a sweet, sour, and savory taste profile 2) Chicken Laksa Curry: Curry is quite delicious and addicting. I do like the curry more at Borneo Eatery. Banana Leaf For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back. :) read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - chicken tom kha. I put it over rice ($1.99 extra) - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

Best thai food, the place is so bright and beautiful inside and clean, and food tastes better and cheaper than the other location, Will definitely come back here again next time read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

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Banana Bay TC has the best Lunch Special in SGV. Where can you go to get an entree for only $9.99 and add a Thai tea and Thai Coffee for only $1.49!!! It's unheard of these days!! The best dishes to order are House Noodle Soup, House Tom Yum, Chicken Pad Thai and Pad Se Ew with beef. The food is very flavorful and comes out hot! The portion is a good size for lunch but you can also share as family style. This location is newer than the original location at Rowland Heights. They have renovated the place so it's a huge restaurant good if you are planning to come in large parties. Parking is a bit of a challenge during lunch hours. So you might be fighting for parking or just be patient and give yourself more time to park. Service was average. Our server was not the most friendliest nor smiled much. She looked annoyed every time I called her for help. They have plenty of staff so not sure why she wasn't happy being there. I would still come back for the lunch special but hope we don't get the same grouchy server. read more

Banana Bay improved so much. I came back recently and the service was a lot better. Foods tasted better. The only problem was their mild wasn't really mild (if you accidentally bite into the chili). They chopped bits of chilies into the Tom Yum soup. I didn't notice it and ate one. It was so spicy that it ruined the whole meal. I was constantly drinking my Thai tea (no milk). Yet, my mouth still felt spicy. Everything else I ate didn't taste right lol Luckily, I was able to try some of the other dishes before eating the chili. The pad kee mao was yummy. They do need to improve on the presentation. The way it was served looked like half a portion...maybe serve it in a smaller plate? The papaya salad was good very flavorful and sour. Just how I like it =] The vegan tom yum soup was good until I ate the chili. It really hit the spot before the chili lol The Thai tea with no milk was good. Tea flavor needed to be a bit stronger, but overall it was good. First time trying it without lime. Service was good this time around. We were seated promptly. read more

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Late night dinner. Banana Bay came to the rescue. Ordered the following: 1. Crispy Hainan Chicken 2. House Noodle There was not wait and the food came out fast. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - 7. House Noodle - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

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Went to Banana Bay for a quick lunch. We went in the late afternoon on a weekday so we got seated quickly and they took our order in a timely manner. Service was fast and friendly. We ordered off the Lunch Special menu which offer great prices and a good amount of food. I ordered a pad see ew with beef and it was tasty. Would definitely come back especially during their lunch special hours. read more

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Been coming to this place for a while and extremely love their weekday lunch special!! Portions seem like vary which is unfortunate but for about $10 a plate that's hard to beat these days. We got the pad thai which is a staple for us but tasted a bit too tomato-y today, solid 7/10 - comes with peanuts, bean sprouts, and a lime. We also got the satay fried rice combo which was new but it came with a tom yum soup and salad, 6/10. Green curry is also a solid option and is spicy, comes with a side of rice and is flavorful. Lastly, we got the pad kee mao which you can adjust the spice level, 7/10 for us! All the dishes have a nice "wok hay" and are flavorful. Banana bay is a no fuss thai restaurant and can get busy. The staff is quick and they get tables in and out pretty fast. It's a chill laidback spot and is great for families and easy dinners. Good for big groups as well! read more

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Food 5/5 : happy hour prices can't be beat. The food and quality is good but the price is what gives it a 5/5 Service 4/5: attentive but they asked like 4 times if I was ready to order in 5 min. Atmosphere 5/5 it's spacious and has a slight theme to the place. Slightly boring but the tables are nice and spacious. Bonus: favorite Thai tea is probably this spot. read more

My wife recommended this spot to me as I was craving Thai style food on a Sunday. As soon as we entered, I could tell why this was such a popular spot as it was filled to the brim. We waited around 15 minutes as there was a wait list and got seated by a couch table next to the window. I'd say that service was pretty decent, I could understand that because it was super busy that the staff is running around everywhere but it did take a bit for our order to be taken. + points for clean interior and a nice bright design inside as well to create that brunch atmosphere. 1. Banana Bay Pad Thai Pad Thai of course is one of the most desirable dish when it comes to Thai food, so we had to try this one out. Portions are decently big, easily a shareable dish between another. The mix between the rice stick noodles, eggs, ground pork, bean sprouts, and crushed peanuts is the perfect match of sweet & savory. Super crispy and very addicting when chewing. There's also a lime if you that extra kick to the flavoring. Noodles are definitely fresh which is a huge plus. 2. Moo Yang First time trying Thai style pork and I'd must say that it was a surprising taste. They came in pork strips style that's marinated and is served with sticky rice & some leaf wraps for that extra flavoring. Super flavorful unwrapped & wrapped, can't really go wrong whichever way you decide to eat the dish. They're all bite size which is perfect for a extra bite. Portions are not that big but just right for a extra appetizer for your main entree. We overlooked the menu and I'd say that this is very much affordable for decent/high quality Thai food, most definitely one of the spots that worth visiting when in SoCal as there's other locations. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - 9. Banana Bay Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

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Food/Taste/Flavor: 4/5 - Moo Yang (grilled pork with sticky rice in banana leaf) was grilled well but a touch on the drier side and the sticky rice was quite fragrant. We also ordered the Banana Bay Pad Thai but couldn't really tell what the difference was from a regular Pad Thai. The dish itself was a bit sweeter than expected but still delicious overall. Service: 5/5 - super quick service while being polite and friendly! They checked in on us a few times to ensure we had everything we needed. Ambiance: 5/5 - open spacing feels comfortable and clean. The white couches were probably not the best idea since it looked nice from a distance but was quite stained when you actually looked closer. Value for price: 5/5 - decent portion sizes for the cost of the food! read more

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This was my go-to spot during my college years, so returning brought back a wave of nostalgia. It was nice to revisit. We ordered the chicken soup, garlic rice pot, and crying tiger steak. The chicken soup had great flavor; however, the chicken pieces were still attached to the tendons, which was not my preference. The crying tiger steak was tender and enjoyable. My favorite dish of the meal was the garlic rice-flavorful and well-balanced, with just the right amount of garlic. The staff was friendly, though service could use improvement. After taking our order, our server did not check on us after she took our order. It took quite some time to get anyone's attention for the check. We ultimately walked up to the front to pay our bill. Overall, the food delivered on flavor, and with more attentive service, the experience would have been much stronger. read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Chicken soup, crying tiger steak, garlic rice pot - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

Tried this place on a recommendation since we are not from the area. Let's start off that my review is based as an out of town visitor. I've never heard of this place before dining, however, I am glad that it is now on my radar and wish we had one closer to Ventura County, lol! Got seated pretty quickly. Menu has a good amount of variety to try. All our items we picked were tasty and more than enough to share. For a little over $60- imagine our surprise when the check came. Not only was lunch full of bursting umami flavors - they included drinks for under $2 if you get the lunch combo. Shock is an understatement but a happy shock, nevertheless. Plating was great with portions that is very well worth the price. You get flavor that feels home cooked and can wash it down with their Thai tea. I opted to get mine with no half and half as a lactose intolerant person, but OH-EM-GEEEE. Next time, I'm ordering extras to take for my trip home! We liked that it was a spacious dining establishment. Service was great & quick since we were hungry diners. We left Banana Bay with happy stuffed bellies! read more

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We love this place and have been coming here for years whether it be small group large group dine in or take out they do not disappoint and their lunch specials are still pretty strong value in these times parking of course is a nightmare in this shopping center but that should not be against them they could get busy at times read more

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I went here for the day before Thanksgiving to have a nice dinner with my girlfriend and her family. There was surprisingly a lot of people on the waitlist, but we didn't wait too long until we were shortly seated. The venue is very open and spacious with plenty of seating for various party sizes. The staff were kind and patient with us as we decided what we wanted to eat. Now onto the food: 1. Beef pad thai - this was my favorite and definitely satisfied my pad thai cravings. The fat from the beef added so much flavor to the dish. 2. Satay - I was afraid that this would be dry, but was actually very juicy! The bread was a nice addition to it as well. 3. Crying Tiger - Well cooked and large portions which was a good addition to the pad thai. 4. Papaya salad - this had a spicy kick, but was a good pallet cleanser. 5. Pineapple fried rice - Wasn't served in a pineapple unfortunately :( Although the rice was delicious. Always down to go back to Banana Bay for comfort food with good company read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

I was in the area for an escape room, and I wanted to eat something near the escape room for dinner with my friend. I had not been to Banana Bay in Temple City before, so I decided to come here for dinner. Banana Bay is a Thai restaurant that is quite spacious, and the staff are super nice. We got seated in a comfortable half booth half table in the back of the restaurant. The service was quite fast and attentive. My friend got a green curry and I got a continental fried rice. My wife got drunken noodles. I did not try the green curry. I tried my wife's drunken noodles and they were quite solid. My own continental fried rice was quite good. It came with Thai sweet chili sauce, a runny egg, and sausage. The chicken was a bit dry but the skin was super crispy. The fried rice was quite flavorful. Solid Thai restaurant in Temple City. read more

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Been going to Banana Bay for over two decades. We started going when it was only in Rowland Heights. The prices are very decent! The lunch special are so inexpensive for the amount of food you get. Some of my favorite dishes are the pad kee mao, house noodles, and continental fried rice. HAPPY THAIING! read more

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We had a large reservation for Banana Bay with a party of ten. Making a reservation was super easy and they had the table ready and set for us before our party arrived. Food: 5/5 We orders a ton of food including curries, noodles, rice dishes, appetizers, and soups. My favorite dishes were their fried tofu, their papaya salad, and tofu pad se ew. Their favors are very rich and their side chilis and sauces add a lot of depth and spice. Service: 5/5 Their service was great! The food came out pretty quick after they took our order. Their waiters were attentive and came to take away our plates and refill our waters pretty often. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is very nice and spacious. I come here for a more casual dinner compared to the Rowland Heights location. This place is not as loud and good for chit chatting. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for good Thai food! read more

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Just came here for Labor Day lunch today. Wait time is not that long considering the day, only 20 min. Restaurant is very clean and staff is well organized. We order a good amount of items, like banana bay pad Thai, pad see yiu, mango salad, thom khaa, and beef. The food came out really quickly. Food is a bit greasy, so order some salads to balance out. Overall enjoyable experience read more

Whenever I'm craving for a quick fixing of Thai food, Banana Bay is my place to go! With a lunch menu that's less than $15 for a drink and classic dishes, this is an affordable spot that fulfills my cravings for pad thai or tom yum soup. Their mango sticky rice and papaya salad are also solid picks! read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - 10. Pad Thai - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

Do not order the fried rice BBQ chicken. Last time I order this, it was raw so this time I ordered it for pick up and when I ask if they can cut up the chicken before cooking it but they refused. So we ask them to cook it extra well done. When we got the order home and was about to eat, the chicken was well under cooked and raw. Red blood was just spewing out of the chicken after making a small cut into it. We had to microwave the BBQ chicken and fried rice for 4 minutes just to make sure the chicken was cooked. We had also ordered the Pad Thai. The portion was so small that it barely filled 1/3 of the box and it was also missing the shrimps. If you do eat here avoid the BBQ chicken and if you order to-go, make sure you double check your food. read more

My family has been loving this place! Great prices and great food!! I'm obsessed with the pad Thai here. They do run out of the mango sticky rice so order it early. I wished that they opened a little later I'd come even more often! read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - 10. Pad Thai chicken - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

I'd definitely come back! Catfish with no bone. Spareribs thats thin and crispy! Nothing else to say other than a perfect thai food place thats affordable! Price A+ Quality A+ Where else can you find such an amazing place!? Service was good, we got seated immediately and the place looks small. We went during off peak hours (weekday at 5:30 PM). I'm sure you'll probably have to wait any other days. The food we ordered isn't a la carte but with rice and it was a perfect portion for me and my fiancé. read more

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I was here for their lunch specials. Small portions but lunch specials are cheaper and it came with a drink for extra $1.99. They offered fried rice dishes, pad Thai, curries, and other noodle dishes in their lunch specials between 11am - 3pm on Mondays through Fridays. I ordered their Pad Se Ew with pork. Noodles in Pad Se Ew were good and perfectly seasoned with oyster sauce. It was sweet as well as salty flavor. Comforting fried noodle dish. Tom kha soup was served hot in a boiling pot with variety of seafoods like squid, clams, shrimps, fish, and crabs in it. I liked the coconut flavor as well as lemon grass flavor of this soup. Good to eat there with a group of families or friends. Service was nice and staff were friendly. This place was almost full tables inside during their lunch hour. Their lunch specials are affordable and delicious here. Even though there is a big lot, parking can be difficult during lunch or dinner time. read more

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One of the best Thai food in the area. Definitely one of our go-to restaurants when we're craving Thai. Beef noodle and Thai jerky is an our common order. And surely can't forget the fresh young coconut! read more

Banana Bay Restaurant - Thai Near Me - Temple City, California

Well I tried a couple of new things ! Tom Yum Soup - This was pretty good! 5/5 Sweet soup base and just the perfect amount of spice. You can adjust the spice level. Chicken Satay - Honestly wasn't a big fan of this. The chicken tasted like bbq and coconut and the sauce was way too sweet for my liking. The sauce was like a curry sauce. I wasn't too much of a fan but still enjoyed the food and experience overall! read more

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