Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine
Relevant Links:
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine Website
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine - El Cerrito, CA (Yelp.com)
20160510:
I don't remember why I was in the area, but in the end I chose Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine over all the other restaurants nearby.
After looking through the menu,* I decided to get the pad see ew with chicken. However, just before handing the menu back to the waiter, I realized that duck was also an option, and quickly changed my meat choice from chicken to duck. 5:35PM PT
When the dish arrived, I was surprised to find that the noodles were closer to being rectangular pieces (almost like lasagna) as opposed to long strands (like fettuccine). While that in itself tasted delicious, the duck meat was also a treat. In particular, I liked the inclusion of the skin which had a nice, chewy texture.
Overall, the majority of the duck meat cuts were soft and flavorful. Furthermore, the dish was not salty and yet well-flavored.
In any case, I wouldn't want to oversell the experience, but the duck was absolutely delicious, hands down.
Comparing a small sample of the two available sauces (Thai chile vs. Sriracha), I found myself liking the Thai chile more than the Sriracha. Between the two, the Sriracha is more mild and has more of a tangy flavor.
For dessert, I ordered the dessert combo: coconut ice cream, mango, and sticky rice.
The sticky rice was warm, and was served with a milk-based sauce which had a bit of salt which complemented the sweetness of the rice.
The entire combo was a bit too much for just me. Also, the thinly sliced mango did not seem to pair as well with the sticky rice as I had imagined it would.
That, however, might have been because the sticky rice wasn't anything special.
As such, from a quantity and taste standpoint, if I were to order dessert here again, I would definitely get the coconut ice cream just by itself. 6:27PM PT
*Regarding their menu, I liked how they underlined potential food allergens like peanuts.
Relevant Links:
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine Website
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine - El Cerrito, CA (Yelp.com)
20160510:
I don't remember why I was in the area, but in the end I chose Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine over all the other restaurants nearby.
After looking through the menu,* I decided to get the pad see ew with chicken. However, just before handing the menu back to the waiter, I realized that duck was also an option, and quickly changed my meat choice from chicken to duck. 5:35PM PT
When the dish arrived, I was surprised to find that the noodles were closer to being rectangular pieces (almost like lasagna) as opposed to long strands (like fettuccine). While that in itself tasted delicious, the duck meat was also a treat. In particular, I liked the inclusion of the skin which had a nice, chewy texture.
Overall, the majority of the duck meat cuts were soft and flavorful. Furthermore, the dish was not salty and yet well-flavored.
In any case, I wouldn't want to oversell the experience, but the duck was absolutely delicious, hands down.
Comparing a small sample of the two available sauces (Thai chile vs. Sriracha), I found myself liking the Thai chile more than the Sriracha. Between the two, the Sriracha is more mild and has more of a tangy flavor.
For dessert, I ordered the dessert combo: coconut ice cream, mango, and sticky rice.
The sticky rice was warm, and was served with a milk-based sauce which had a bit of salt which complemented the sweetness of the rice.
The entire combo was a bit too much for just me. Also, the thinly sliced mango did not seem to pair as well with the sticky rice as I had imagined it would.
That, however, might have been because the sticky rice wasn't anything special.
As such, from a quantity and taste standpoint, if I were to order dessert here again, I would definitely get the coconut ice cream just by itself. 6:27PM PT
*Regarding their menu, I liked how they underlined potential food allergens like peanuts.
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