Checked this place out due to reviews so I figure I should provide my opinion as well. I ordered basil fried rice and drunken noodle. Both were underwhelming. Nothing was wrong with it. It did not have that Thai flavor profile. Base solely on food, I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Eric F.
The food and overall vibe here is very nice. We wanted to find a place to eat before our trip back home and this was a great choice. Highly recommended!
Ice Dragon8
Really relaxed upbeat Thai spot offering a lot of variety of super delicious full, vegetarian, and vegan options. Great for a group of friends to chill and catch up without breaking the bank. Service is awesome but parking can be tough (as is to be expected in the area). Offers dine in and take out which works. Would recommend!Details:Awesome chill spot for small groups (4 to 6) to relax with some awesome variety of Thai food. Vegan and vegetarian options are great with many varieties. Their regular options are super delicious as well. And you can modify dishes if needed, just ask. Price wise it is not bad at all with some really delicious food.Service is really friendly and nothing to complain about, didnt have to wait for someone to come over. Parking can be tough if you go during peak hours (mostly street parking). Atmosphere is really relaxed with a mild upbeat vibe. The bar is pretty awesome as well.It can get a little noisy at times depending on the crowd and the time, but is awesome for just relaxing or catching up with others. Is on the smaller side in terms of number of tables, but that's what makes it really chill. And if you're just looking for the food then you can order takeout and pick up.Would reccomend! (Am aiming to try all their menu options at this point.. they're pretty good!)Vegetarian options: Papaya Salad with fried tofu is splendid but mildly spicyDietary restrictions: Can cater to restrictions you ask forParking: Easy when hours are from 1 to 2 pm. Tough during peak hours.Kid-friendliness: Probably ok for kidsWheelchair accessibility: None available
This place was the work customer experience I have had in years. Waiting 2 hours for just one plate of pad thai is just ridiculous. I counted 27 take out orders before I recieved my food. It just pathetic to have to wait so long. I wouldn't recommend dinning in for absolutely anything.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai
Beth S.
Takeout order on a busy night. Got the pad Thai and the red curry, both good. Service from the lady behind the bar was brusque. I just wanted to confirm the sauce I asked for was in the bag and she was quick to say it wasn't in there unless I ordered it (which I did). She seemed about to ring me up for more (without checking the bag) when I found it. I know it was busy but a little patience with customers goes a long way.
Sam P.
This is our fourth time eating here and it has been delicious every single time! We absolutely love the crab rangoons - so crunchy and packed with filling. The basil fried rice and pad see ew are so flavorful and delicious as well! The thai tea is also a must get! The servers are kind and check in on you and the overall vibe of the restaurant is causal and relaxed. Will be back!
Raghav Talreja
The best Thai place in Cleveland. Food is flavorful and service is exceptional. We’re frequent flyers of this place for a reason.
When someone says “Banana Blossom” associated with dinner around me: they have my attention. (I live 40 mins from BB)Hands down best Chicken Pad Thai I have ever had. Crab Rangoons-amazing. Have always had great, quick service even when they’re busy. Only downside is the size of the actual restaurant. It’s tough during busy weekend nights to go here because of the size of the space, but that’s out of anyone’s control! It does get loud for the size of the space.Overall the place to go when you’re craving Thai.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Chicken Pad Thai
Heidi Littman
Fabulous place. The location is very central and easy to get to from both east and west side of Cleveland.
It's a real miss for me, the food was well prepared in the sense that everything was cooked properly etc but the flavors were not as intense as I hoped. Not the heat but the flavors were lacking. All was very simply done. Ordered 3 items and of two it seemed like the vegetables were cooked separately and thrown in afterward so they didn't have any opportunity to blend or pick up the flavors of the dishes and the flavors that were there, again, just lack intensity. Like it needs more lemongrass, more galangal, more kaffir leaves, more chili paste. Judging from everyone else's reviews I'd guess maybe I had an "off" experience but from the way the veggies were added in it seemed a very deliberate and formulaic approach. Thai food for me, is a sublime experience when done with justice. But I guess it's hard to find really good Thai food, which I can imagine is because many of the ingredients are imported & expensive? Which is why so many places end up tasting subdued. I've yet to find a place here in CLE. The coconut soup was the best done, not mindblowing but I would consider ordering it again if I was in the area. Service was very professional and the food came out very fast (maybe a red flag for me since I said it didn't taste like it had time to blend!)
I ordered pad Thai and it tasted too fishy. My sister's opinion was different. She said her food was super. We tried the sticky mango rice for dessert. I was a bit disappointed with the bland taste but she loved it. Maybe it's not the place, maybe it's just my taste.
Hannah P.
My family carried this out for dinner and tried a variety of items. The pad Thai was the best part. So flavorful and spiced great. We had the tofu pad Thai and tofu mango fried rice. The chicken satay appetizer is a lot of chicken for only $8. I prefer this place over Erawan for fried rice and noodles. The chicken potstickers and crab rangoons were just OK. The crab rangoons were way too sweet and the potstickers were quite small.
Philip F.
Excellent food. Great location. Best desert ever! ( sticky rice with mango!!!! ) yummy
Mike Cruz
Went on a whim, just to try something new, the server recommended the dishes you see in my pics, and they were great. I will recommend this place and should be coming back for another visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Nikki H.
I've been to this place probably a dozen times now and never had anything bad. The food is always great and the service is amazing as well! Highly recommended
Checked this place out due to reviews so I figure I should provide my opinion as well. I ordered basil fried rice and drunken noodle. Both were underwhelming. Nothing was wrong with it. It did not have that Thai flavor profile. Base solely on food, I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The food and overall vibe here is very nice. We wanted to find a place to eat before our trip back home and this was a great choice. Highly recommended!
Really relaxed upbeat Thai spot offering a lot of variety of super delicious full, vegetarian, and vegan options. Great for a group of friends to chill and catch up without breaking the bank. Service is awesome but parking can be tough (as is to be expected in the area). Offers dine in and take out which works. Would recommend!Details:Awesome chill spot for small groups (4 to 6) to relax with some awesome variety of Thai food. Vegan and vegetarian options are great with many varieties. Their regular options are super delicious as well. And you can modify dishes if needed, just ask. Price wise it is not bad at all with some really delicious food.Service is really friendly and nothing to complain about, didnt have to wait for someone to come over. Parking can be tough if you go during peak hours (mostly street parking). Atmosphere is really relaxed with a mild upbeat vibe. The bar is pretty awesome as well.It can get a little noisy at times depending on the crowd and the time, but is awesome for just relaxing or catching up with others. Is on the smaller side in terms of number of tables, but that's what makes it really chill. And if you're just looking for the food then you can order takeout and pick up.Would reccomend! (Am aiming to try all their menu options at this point.. they're pretty good!)Vegetarian options: Papaya Salad with fried tofu is splendid but mildly spicyDietary restrictions: Can cater to restrictions you ask forParking: Easy when hours are from 1 to 2 pm. Tough during peak hours.Kid-friendliness: Probably ok for kidsWheelchair accessibility: None available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Curry, Tofu & Veggie Pad Thai, Drunken Noodle, Tofu Triangles, Basil Fried Rice, Crab Rangoon, Chicken Pad Thai
This place was the work customer experience I have had in years. Waiting 2 hours for just one plate of pad thai is just ridiculous. I counted 27 take out orders before I recieved my food. It just pathetic to have to wait so long. I wouldn't recommend dinning in for absolutely anything.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pad Thai
Takeout order on a busy night. Got the pad Thai and the red curry, both good. Service from the lady behind the bar was brusque. I just wanted to confirm the sauce I asked for was in the bag and she was quick to say it wasn't in there unless I ordered it (which I did). She seemed about to ring me up for more (without checking the bag) when I found it. I know it was busy but a little patience with customers goes a long way.
This is our fourth time eating here and it has been delicious every single time! We absolutely love the crab rangoons - so crunchy and packed with filling. The basil fried rice and pad see ew are so flavorful and delicious as well! The thai tea is also a must get! The servers are kind and check in on you and the overall vibe of the restaurant is causal and relaxed. Will be back!
The best Thai place in Cleveland. Food is flavorful and service is exceptional. We’re frequent flyers of this place for a reason.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Drunken Noodle, Basil Fried Rice
When someone says “Banana Blossom” associated with dinner around me: they have my attention. (I live 40 mins from BB)Hands down best Chicken Pad Thai I have ever had. Crab Rangoons-amazing. Have always had great, quick service even when they’re busy. Only downside is the size of the actual restaurant. It’s tough during busy weekend nights to go here because of the size of the space, but that’s out of anyone’s control! It does get loud for the size of the space.Overall the place to go when you’re craving Thai.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Rangoon, Chicken Pad Thai
Fabulous place. The location is very central and easy to get to from both east and west side of Cleveland.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mango Curry, Coconut Soup, Basil Fried Rice, Crab Rangoon, Chicken Pad Thai
It's a real miss for me, the food was well prepared in the sense that everything was cooked properly etc but the flavors were not as intense as I hoped. Not the heat but the flavors were lacking. All was very simply done. Ordered 3 items and of two it seemed like the vegetables were cooked separately and thrown in afterward so they didn't have any opportunity to blend or pick up the flavors of the dishes and the flavors that were there, again, just lack intensity. Like it needs more lemongrass, more galangal, more kaffir leaves, more chili paste. Judging from everyone else's reviews I'd guess maybe I had an "off" experience but from the way the veggies were added in it seemed a very deliberate and formulaic approach. Thai food for me, is a sublime experience when done with justice. But I guess it's hard to find really good Thai food, which I can imagine is because many of the ingredients are imported & expensive? Which is why so many places end up tasting subdued. I've yet to find a place here in CLE. The coconut soup was the best done, not mindblowing but I would consider ordering it again if I was in the area. Service was very professional and the food came out very fast (maybe a red flag for me since I said it didn't taste like it had time to blend!)
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I ordered pad Thai and it tasted too fishy. My sister's opinion was different. She said her food was super. We tried the sticky mango rice for dessert. I was a bit disappointed with the bland taste but she loved it. Maybe it's not the place, maybe it's just my taste.
My family carried this out for dinner and tried a variety of items. The pad Thai was the best part. So flavorful and spiced great. We had the tofu pad Thai and tofu mango fried rice. The chicken satay appetizer is a lot of chicken for only $8. I prefer this place over Erawan for fried rice and noodles. The chicken potstickers and crab rangoons were just OK. The crab rangoons were way too sweet and the potstickers were quite small.
Excellent food. Great location. Best desert ever! ( sticky rice with mango!!!! ) yummy
Went on a whim, just to try something new, the server recommended the dishes you see in my pics, and they were great. I will recommend this place and should be coming back for another visit.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
I've been to this place probably a dozen times now and never had anything bad. The food is always great and the service is amazing as well! Highly recommended