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  • Smiling Banana Leaf has definitely got my attention. What a yummy lunch. We came on a Saturday probably close to 12:30. We were warned to make reservations since the place is cozy, but we were fairly early for our suspected arrival and were seated near a window at a two top. I read since the restaurant was tight that on cold days every time the door opened you would get a winter blast. Lucky for us we must have been seated perfectly since as cold as it was outside we stayed comfy inside. Our waitress was very cheery. There was a lady refilling water glasses consistently so no threat of wanting for water. We started with the fresh summer roll of the day as an appetizer. We no sooner ordered than the waitress delivered the rolls to us. At this point we placed our entrée orders and began to enjoy the rolls. The rolls, which usually is one of the highlights of my dining options, were very mediocre. There was shrimp in them yet neither me or my husband detected the shrimp. I was also missing all those wonderful mint and basil flavors that are usually packed into the rolls. I found them to be quite bland. The Thai hot paste I requested did enhance the flavor but they were still pretty meh. Our entrées came out a short time later. When we eat Thai I never know how hot to order the dishes. Some places have scales between 1-5, others 1-10, here is 1-10. I asked the waitress for a suggestion, she asked how hot I like it. Oh I like it hot! But I also like to taste my food. I have been to Thai places where a four will send your taste buds packing so you just never know. With this information she suggested a 7. I was hesitant but then again she is the expert. I asked for more Thai chili paste and red pepper flakes just in case. I went with the Pad Kee Mao with Tofu, because I just love those fat rice noodles. Our dishes were served and they looked amazing. The portion was excellent. The noodles were prepared perfectly, not too soft or gummy. They served an ample amount of tofu which is awesome. Many places skimp on the proteins but not here. The meal was perfect, save one thing. A 7 was WAAAYYY too mild. I dowsed my dish with pepper flakes and paste to drive up the Scoville units. Other than the lack of spice the flavor was well balanced. With my few adjustments I was able to create a delicious meal with plenty of leftovers for another meal. We love a few places on Bryant it's awesome to have another great stop on this street.
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