Made reservations as I heard this place gets busy. We were seated immediately and menus can be scanned using the QR code. Waters were brought right away and we were given some time to look at the menu. We ordered Roti Prata (they recommend two orders for a party of three as each order only has one piece of bread). The bread was light and lacy and had a good curry sauce on the side. Next came the seafood laksa. Delicious curry soup, filled with a variety of seafood and two types of noodles (thin and thick). Indian mee goreng noodles were tangy and equally delectable. Finally, the Hainan chicken was soft and succulent and served with a comforting bowl of tumeric rice. Great balance of textures, flavors and aromas. Plenty to eat for a party of 3. read more

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I came to try the malasian food because a friend was craving Malaysian food. She's from Singapore and chose all the dishes for us. I got a note of what we ordered but I can't remember which picture matched with which dish. They all tasted very good. Here's what I would order again and the server will probably understand what these dish names mean: Roti prata Sate - combo(5) Nasi lemak Belachan kangkung Latsa - mild Ying yung Panang sizzling scallops Desserts: Fried banana Ice gendo read more

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I haven't been here in abit and I heard it was under new ownership. I must say our server was excellent. He knew how everything was prepared, and what ingredients were in the dish. I was very impressed. He was able to answer all of our questions. The crab was excellent and eggplant was fresh and delicious as usual. The only thing, that was a disappointment was the roti. It was a little overdone and too chewy. The outdoor seating has also expanded quite abit. I'm glad Banana Leaf is still here. This is one of the best restaurant in the bay area read more

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I came back after 7 years and my experience was a bit mixed. While I had fond memories of their food, this visit left me somewhat disappointed. I decided to try some new dishes, and unfortunately, they didn't quite live up to my expectations. It's possible that I made the wrong choices, but I was not as pleased with the flavors as I had been in the past. The service, however, was still excellent, and I appreciate their effort to make the dining experience enjoyable. I may give the restaurant another chance and stick to my old favorites next time. The restaurant was as busy as it usually is, indicating its consistent popularity among diners. I made reservations. read more

I ate at Banana leaf 6 years ago and really liked it, so I was excited to try it again. I made a reservation via Yelp and was seated right away. We started with the Roti prada, and it was really good. The outside was crisp and flaky while the inside was soft. It also came with a really tasty curry sauce. One order of roti prada is pretty big, but each person in my party ended up ordering their own. I recommend ordering this as an appetizer! I also ordered the combo satay, which came with 3 chicken and 2 beef skewers. The chicken was very juicy and had a nice flame grilled taste to it. The beef was also tender and had a good sear on the outside. Unlike other skewers I've had, the beef wasn't overcooked as it was medium on the inside. Overall, I really liked the food here. It was also easy to park, and we received great service. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Roti Prada - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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***Rating FOOD ONLY (NOT service, ambiance, location, etc.). ***I'm not writing this review out of spite or to receive money back or anything. This review is simply to inform Yelpers NOT to expect traditional Thai food at this "Thai" restaurant. -- I always order papaya salad, pineapple fried rice, and tom yum soup at every Thai restaurant. The flavors have always been consistent across each and every single Thai restaurant I've been to from the Bay Area, Davis, and Sacramento until this restaurant. This dining experience was the fastest I've been in and out of a sit down restaurant because I was so disappointed by almost every dish that came out. -- Food Papaya Salad: Extremely unhappy with this because it was made with hoisin sauce. AVOID if you want the traditional Thai/Laos papaya salad made with crab or fish sauce with Thai chili peppers that adds a spicy, refreshing kick to your meal. Wrongly sweet, hardly any spice at all, heavy, 2 sparse pieces of shrimp cut in half and decoratively spread out. Should have looked at Yelp pictures before coming. I tried looking online to see if papaya salad with hoisin is typical in a particular region of Thailand, but I couldn't find anything. This salad was wrong from start to finish. I could have made this properly at home for way less than $16.50. Tom Yum Soup: AVOID this glorified VEGETABLE SOUP. Tomato (that's normal), carrots, baby corn, and too much celery! Celery is strong, and I definitely don't think it's Thai... but every spoonful had heaps of celery, and each bite was like watery, semi-spicy celery-vegetable soup. Pineapple Fried Rice: AVOID THIS DISH THAT'S DROWNING IN KETCHUP. No Thai flavors pulled through--only ketchup. Really? Historically, ketchup has inspiration from Asia, but Heinz doesn't belong in Thai food. Chicken with bone-in: Dry. Sauce that came with it tasted like taking a ginger shot. I packed this to-go to re-make at home into a different chicken dish. Roti: the only decent item we ordered. -- I was so mad, and each bite pissed me off more. Spent about $90 on food that was advertised as Thai but ended up being NOT Thai. Avoid this place at all costs if you know what Thai food is. Feels like this place either 1) adjusted Thai food to fit the demographic of people living in this area (i.e. westernized) or 2) has chefs that don't truly understand Thai flavors. read more

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Make a reservation before coming here! There's usually a crowd which can mean long wait times for a table :/ I think the wonderful fusion of different cultures in the dishes makes it a great spot! This is a great family friendly location with an extensive menu. While the food is delicious, portions are a little small for the price point. Also, we asked for medium spicy but the food came out pretty mild. So not sure how spice levels really work here... Banana Leaf is still unique and worth a try :) Recommend: * Roti Prata (flaky and curry is delicious) * Mango Chicken (cool presentation) * Mee Goreng * Pad Thai read more

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When I think of Milpitas, I think of this place. I have eaten here probably once every 1-2 years and it is a Malaysian mainstay in Milpitas. Get here early at 5:30-5:45 pm on the weekend and you won't have to wait for a table. Anytime after 6 pm, good luck on a table. You can always reserve a table on Yelp. Service was a bit unusual. They ask you for drinks and appetizers first. Then they really leave you for a long time before they get your main course order. A bit strange if you ask me. Usually I order everything all at once. Food was good as usual. We order the green papaya and mango salad, roti prata, chow bee hoon. Very tasty dishes but the portion sizes were very small except the roti prata. I would go back but only for special occasions as it is a bit pricey at $17-24 a dish. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Green Papaya and Mango Salad - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Great options for all: vegetarians and carnivores! You can order spicy or mild seasoning so there is something delicious for every person! Great location and easy to find. read more

tldr: Come to Banana Leaf! Try the pineapple fried rice and save room for dessert because the Black Sticky Rice is phenomenal. This was really good for South East Asian food! I know this place is a favorite in the area as it came highly recommended, so you can't go wrong with checking it out. We came in on a Tuesday evening and they had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. We got Chicken Satay for the appetizer, and it was tasty. The smoky flavor on the chicken was a tad overwhelming, but the peanut dipping sauce was prepared well and had a good consistentcy. We split the Pineapple Fried Rice for the main dish. It's fried rice with a mix of pineapple and shrimp, and it has a nice sweet and savory contrast. It's even served in a carved out pineapple, so the presentation is super cool. We ended the night with the Black Sticky Rice with Mango. This was my favorite dish of the night! It was superbly sweet and packed with delicious flavors. Make sure to save room for this dessert :)) read more

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Ambiance: Noisy, confined space. Not great for having conversations while having meal. Service : No complaints Food : Good options to choose from. Quality is good. Interesting malay & thai cuisine. Food proportions are good. + Points 1. Big menu - Points 1. No calorie info for the dishes read more

Huge Free parking lot Coconut Martini - not the flavor profile I was expecting, but the soju has a kick ... flavor actually improves as the coconut ice melts, so take your time to savor the flavor. Roti prata is the bomb Curry awesome sauce on the side is spectacular. Service with a smile folks are so friendly. Very busy bustling restaurant with fire place and art displayed around the restaurant make it a comfortable setting. read more

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Totally worth the hype and the wait. We made reservations, but you can walk in if you don't mind waiting 30 min+. Ambiance is casual and bustling with the noise of conversations and the kitchen. Food is excellent . The roti prata is a MUST! The pineapple fried rice was good, but the presentation was fun. Both the sizzling and shaking beef were tasty, tende, and just excellent. read more

This place is popping at McCarthy Ranch! Never knew this place existed until browsing on GMaps. Arrived 6:10pm Monday night, already half full. Table for 2 outdoors. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, place packed by 7pm. Scan QR code for menu. Ordered to share: -Roti Prata (5/5) - yummy -Seafood Curry Laksa (5/5) - waiter recommended Laksa more than banana leaf nasi namak) - big bowl, delicious, big pieces of shrimp scallop string beans. Filling. -Banana Leaf nasi namak (3/5)- laksa had more flavor so this dish paled in comparison. Chicken was flavorful (I think cooked in same spices as laksa?) Could not taste coconut flavor in rice. Thought there was going to be more side veggies in dish. Had a better version from a food truck at Parklab Gardens in SF. read more

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The food was delicious. We were there for a long time and the staff was very friendly as well.

We went there for lunch today the service was good but they charged 18.5% for a party of 4 wow!! We were short $1.95 tips and the host ran after us??? Calling us out to embarrass us, What?? We gave them way enough tips and they came running after the $1.95??? Don't go there! You lose a loyal customers! read more

Hi, We went there for lunch, party of 4, server was friendly however they charged 18.5 % for tips which was ok, the problem was the bill came up to be $191.95 and we were short just $1.95, the host/ owner make a huge fuss calling us out that we are SHORT and embarrassed us!!! WOW!! For $1.95??? What the "Fuck"! Not to mention the fact that the host/ owner LIED TO US on the phone by telling my party and I that we forgot something. When we went back, they made us pay for it. Like what the actual fuck??? Never coming back here AGAIN !!! Never ever experienced anything this HORRIBLE. read more

This place does not miss. There is always a line out of the door for a reason. It is a popular place with amazing food. My recommendations: - Mee Goreng - TomYum Soup - Black pepper beef - Red Chicken curry - Pineapple fried rice Service is also a 5/5. The waiters and waitresses here are extrememly helpful. read more

We ordered Roti for appetizer, Basil Fried Rice, pad See Ew, Pad Thai, and three orders of Hainan Chicken. If you are trying to decide between the Pad Thai or the Pad See Ew, go with the Pad See Ew. I liked it much better. I was going to order a Diet Coke but at $5 for a soda, I decided to stick with water. The food is between $16 to $40 but well worth it. The place is fairly busy and has outside seating with heaters. It was a bit cold so we did not want to sit outside even though they had the heaters going. They also have an open kitchen so you can see them cook. This is an interesting concept. read more

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I haven't had Banana Left for over a decade was I was excited to try it again when our family invited us out to dinner. After looking at the menu we ordered the following. + Roti Prata: Roti is always a must for appetizers for me and BL's roti was phenomenal since it was crispy and light. I didn't care much for the sauce. + Gado-gado: This was my least favorite of the night. The sauce was peanut-buttery but served over jicama, shrimp, tofu and fried wontons was interesting but not in a good way. I would not order this again. + Chow Kueh Teow (seafood): Love the wok flavor fire taste and new chewiness of the noodles but portion was small. + Singaporean Black Pepper Chicken: Delicious! Our server recommend this and it was one of our favorite of the night. It was packed with flavor and the eggplant and green beans were cooked perfectly. I would order this dish again. + Asam Eggplant: This dish was more on the bland side but the eggplant was again, perfectly cooked. + Prawns In Singaporean Chili Sauce: Good but 6 shrimps for $21 is steep! Too expensive IMO. + Oatmeal Prawns: Ok, this dish was also our favorite of the night. We loved the crispy buttery oatmeal mixed with lettuce crumbles but this dish was $34 for also only 6 pieces of shrimp! + White Rice: So dry. Maybe get the coconut rice for a little bit more moister. + Pandan Panna Cotta: More like a pudding but the coconut flavor with a strong hint of pandan made me keep diving in for more bites. + Black Sticky Rice with Mango: The rice was cooked with coconut milk which made it creamy. We enjoyed the texture of the rice but the mango was not sweet enough. Portion was small so it should only we shared with two people max. + Fried Banana with Mango and Vanilla Ice cream: We loved new warmness of the fried banana served with the cold ice cream. This was a good shareable size. Overall, dinner was good but portions were way to small for the expensive price. I know inflation is real but I can't justify spending $34 on 6 piece of shrimp. Service was attentive, they pour water in our cups multiple times despite how busy the restaurant was. This place was packed on a Friday night so be sure to make reservations if you don't want to wait. read more

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Don't understand the hype or overflow full dine-ins on a mid weeknight. Maybe because there are better options in the Tri-City area, and better pricing too. The portions for the price do not balance, it's quite ridiculous to be taking advantage of customers this way when they know they have the line waiting out the door. First time I've seen an Asian restaurant charging 18.5% service fee for party of 4 or more. The service is slightly better than most Asian restaurants, I'll give them that. There's white tablecloths and the waiters name each dish as they serve it on the table, from time to time check on you with water but that's about it. Laksa Mee was filling, cos the soup base/sauce is quite thick. Texture of noodles also good for more dipping and slurping. Chicken pieces are VERY tender, a mix of dark and white meat; skin attached on some pieces (this is noted on the menu). Ong choy was quick to be served. But for almost $20 this was just enough for 2 ppl. 4 ppl party will def feel awkward just to get a tasting. Nothing outstanding about the nasi lemak, def had better elsewhere. Flavors are delish, but the pricing unfortunately will not have me coming back. read more

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Roti was thin, part chewy part crispy, with a strong curry sauce. Loved it. Black pepper chicken was moist and garlicy with a great sauce. Eggplant and green beans were fresh, well seared, and paired excellently with the chicken. The dish overall was very oily though as stir fry dishes often are. Beef rendang was very soft, though some pieces were noticeably softer than others as they had more tendon and fat to them. Wish it was cooked down a bit longer but the curry sauce was flavorful and really made the dish for me. "Coconut" rice wasn't fragrant at all. Overall an expensive but ultimately pretty good place to go. read more

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I was invited here in a big group company lunch and I was worried about how chaotic it might be in such a big party in a small-medium restaurant. But wow I was proven wrong. The staff really knew how to work their magic and provided us with excellent service. They were composed, friendly, attentive, and didn't get any orders wrong. For starters, we got the much talked about roti and the calamari. Both were delicious and crispy. We also got papaya salad ofc and it tasted fresh and tangy. For the mains, I got to try different stir fry noodles, such as the char mee, the pad see ew, Indian mee goreng, and chow kueh tow. They kinda taste similar to each other but all very delicious. My fav was the char mee the charred flavor really stood out. I also got the laksa, which had nice lemongrass and tangy flavors, not too spicy but a bit oily. The pineapple fried rice was a little under seasoned. For dessert, we got to try the fried mango ice cream in taro and lots of people seemed to really enjoy it. My absolute favorite was the pandan leaf panna cotta. Perfect texture and flavor not too sweet. Overall a great place to eat. I would def come back. Food was solid and service was great. Even as a big group we felt well taken care of and food/drinks came in a reasonable amount of time. read more

Came here with my family recently for a weekday dinner! During the holidays, it was consistently full of people. There's a lot of commotion and I like how you can see the kitchen in full view. We came at 6pm and there was space but by 6:30, the restaurant got crowded. The service was also really nice. We walked in right away because I put my name on a Yelp reservation. Roti prata - Buttery and crispy, good to share. Indian Mee Goreng - This is just pad thai with thick noodles. Flavors were good but I'd rather just get a normal pad thai. Hokkein char mee - This is thick noodles in a dark sauce with a charred taste. It's overly salty but my family preferred the flavors in this more than the other dish! It was a bit difficult flagging down our server for water. Malay ice tea - Sweet black milk tea that will make you absolutely wired (with caffeine). It was tasty! The pricing is crazy. For the portion, it's not worth it ($16.50). We were about to order a chicken satay until we realized it was $18. The service was friendly though. I think this is a visited spot because there are few restaurants with this cuisine in the area. All in all though, I don't think the price matches up with the value nor was it outstanding in any way. read more

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Stopped by here on a roadtrip down I-70 and really appreciated that this place was on the route. it was very yummy, simple, and everything was made very well and fresh with good technique. We got the lemongrass tofu with coconut rice and a fried rice. Both dishes were excellent, and although lacked in a bit of flavor, topping with some extra soy sauce and sriracha that it came with made them perfect! Service was good, it was quick and attentive. The vibes are good for sitting down and eating a casual lunch or casual dinner! Would definitely come back here, great grab and go lunch for our roadtrip and happy to see ethnic food in the area. read more

Plenty of outdoor dining tables . Staff work fast and take accurate orders. Place was clean and in good order . There was an open kitchen . It hired a lot of ppl working there . We ordered some chicken dishes - satay , banana leaf rice and hainan chicken rice . Texture of chicken was tender but not marinated well. They all tasted ok because of the source only. Overall an ok restaurant . read more

Have had: Main courses: Beef Rendang (Rendang Sapi) Chicken Rendang (Rendang Ayam) Laksa Mee Singaporean black pepper scallops Dessert: Fried Banana Appetizers: Fresh Hand Roll w/shrimp Satay Ayam (Chicken Skewers) All were excellent and would choose any one of those again.. They have a very large menu, lots to choose from. I'd recommend going here if you're in the area! read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Foods and Services are still good. They charged tips for party of 4 ( used to be 6 or more), tips are at 20% ( they but 18.5% but it wasn't) also charged tax on Tips, tax is around 12% ( instead of 9.75%). I know it is only a few bucks more, but hate to be rip off. My meal was $106, with about $34 on Tax and Tips, out at over $140. read more

It's been so long since I've had Banana Leaf! Let's see if it's as good as I remembered it to be. We ordered: - Pahd Thai thai rice noodles, prawns, calamari, chicken, eggs, organic tofu, ground peanuts, bean sprouts - Pahd See Ew flat rice noodles, thai basil, garlic, eggs, prawns, calamari, yoy choy, bean sprouts - Pineapple Fried Rice cashew nuts, prawns, raisins, peas, carrots - Roti Prata multi-layered hand craft indian bread, curry sauce From what I can recall, the Roti Prata was something I always got! We got 2 to share for 4 people and was tempted to get another. Although I loved the thin texture with the curry sauce, it was too expensive since it was $4.45 each. You can adjust the spicy level on the Pahd Thai and Pahd See Ew. The Pahd Thai tasted pretty sweet than your typical one and the Pahd See Ew was too salty. Overall, this place is okay. There are better alternatives if you're craving Thai food. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Best Beef satay!!!! Yes soooo good. The bites are flavorful and tasty. Love the dipping sauce. Whatever else you order you won't be disappointed. The flavors, and portion is good for large or small parties. For certain dishes we ordered two to satisfy our party of 4, like the Roti and curry. We over ordered and our table was filled with dishes. But the food the next day was the best left overs. On a Saturday during lunch this place was packed, all the tables inside and outside were filled. Had a short wait but it was worth it. Service was excellent, staff was very patient and attentive to all our requests. read more

Wonderful Chicken curry laksa , Hainan flavored rice and green curry chicken. I like more basil in the green curry. This one had a tad less. But, overall, the food was awesome! read more

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Second time coming here and I love it! They have a pretty good variety of food, both non-vegetarian and vegetarian options. My coworker and I got there at 5pm on a weekday and it was empty. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the following: - Pineapple Fried Rice: It tasted really yummy but the portion was a little small, but it was good to feed 2 people. I requested to remove raisins 'cause raisins are eww haha - Melaka Pomfret (Pampano): The sauce was delicious but the fish was pretty dry. - Randang Beef: Omg, SO GOOD! The meat was super soft and tender. The malay curry (sauce) was on point! I could drench the rice in sauce and eat it by itself. It was that good! Highly recommend coming here right when they open or make a reservation. Otherwise, the wait is usually 1+ hours! This place is a little on the pricier side but the food we ordered didn't disappoint. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Banana leaf has always been a good go to for comfort food that taste authentic. Roti prata - this is one of my favorite dishes from here. The roti is nice and crispy and the curry is the perfect amount of flavor and spice. Green curry - this was a lot spicer than I expected but it wasn't too bad where I was unable to handle it. Pad see ew - enjoyed it Pineapple fried rice - delicious I did feel like the waitress didn't really care to serve us and we felt very rushed every time she came to the table. read more

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Came here for lunch on a Saturday around 1:30pm and it was not too busy. However, the service still felt rushed. We were seated outside in a tent and it was decent. We ordered the roti paratha (I have been unknowingly craving this and was probably the best one I had in a while). I would like to come back in the near future to give it another chance. read more

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Exceptional service, great food and decently priced. My go to is the mango chicken and roti but I've tried the majority of the Menu and have not yet been disappointed with any meal. The fried banana for dessert is fantastic. Parking is easy and this place is good for either a date or for bringing your family. Highly recommended. read more

Prices have increased, but the portions have gotten a lot smaller. I'm still giving them 4 stars for now, but...I just don't plan on visiting as much as I did in the past because of the price point. read more

SERVICE: - convenient location off of 2 major highways in a strip mall - easy parking - indoor and outdoor seating with heat lamps - popular for groups - waiter did not come to ask if we wanted water - food comes quickly after ordering MENU: - malay food - vegetarian menu clearly outlined - slightly expensive ($16-$18 per entree) FOOD: Roti Prata (8/10): this was my favorite of the things we ordered. The curry sauce is really flavorful and creamy. The bread is flaky and soft amd slightly sweet. It would be easier to share and eat if it was cut into strips like the roti telur. Pad see eu (5/10): decent option for rice noodles. Not very spicy and quite oily. The bean sprouts are a good addition since they add a fresh crunch to the dish. Indian Nasi Goreng (4/10): specifically asked for this to be extra spicy and it came out with no spice at all. There were also only 2 pieces of tofu in the entire dish. This would have paired well with a stirfry or curry to add some more flavor. WOULD I COME BACK? Unsure. It's not a terrible place but not something that I would crave. read more

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Man the food here is awesome and so flavorful! It is a must try!! Got the Malay and was awesome and the bread they serve with the warm red curry was we'll work it!! read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Malay - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

The food was very oily. All the dishes that we ordered had lot of cauliflower and no other vegetables. Even the Tom Yum Soup had only big chunks of cauliflower. Highly disappointed. Hope they'll improve the vegetarian dishes! read more

Hey there Party People, I have been passing the Banana Leaf Restaurant for years but was never brave enough to try it. But my Dear Friend who has an adventurous soul said let's do it for her Special Birthday Lunch. We started with ROTI PRATA which was a very flaky tortilla and nothing to write home about. Moving on to the entrees which were very tasty. The UTAMA BASIL CHICKEN was delightfully robust with flavor without slapping you in the face. A gentle finish of heat and sweetness. Our noodle dish was PAHD THAI the noodles were cooked just right and again it was a mild sweetness that didn't overwhelm the dish. They were nice enough to but the seafood on the side, since I'm not a fish lover. Another great thing to keep in mind is that you control the heat in all your dishes simply by telling the waiter how hot you want your dish. They will accommodate with either a spicy,mild, or no spicy at all. The COCONUT and HAINAN were very tasty and worth it. But you can't properly celebrate a birthday without dessert. We had the DEEP FRIED BANANA A LA MODE. Speaks for itself it was awesome and not oily at all. A must have. All in all it was a great day spent with a wonderful friend. Be kind to one another. read more

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