sutherlandk19 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 everyones 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 the honey garlic chicken. I think the drunken noodle was the least memorable out of all the dishes. The chicken pad Thai had excellent flavor. Most Thai restaurants, I ask for lime wedges on the side to squeeze on this dish, but it wasnt close to needing it. The honey garlic chicken was full of flavor, but a little basic compared to the rest of the table.
The restaurant suggests they only offer takeout, but there is limited seating inside and outside. We even had table service, which was a shock since they specifically advertise takeout only. I was thoroughly impressed by the price of it all- I think we paid $65 or less for four dinners and an appetizer. I almost went back the next night for dinner, I am eager for my return visit.
Added note: The cucumber (served with the chicken satay) I thought had the best flavor out of everything I tried.
