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| - Honestly, I'm going to have to give this place 5 stars. There is absolutely nothing wrong with Smiling Banana Leaf.
Food - super flavorful, and piping hot when it arrives. I found myself drooling over half of the menu. A really great selection. The pineapple curry my friend had was spot on, the vegetarian spicy tom yum gai noodle soup was superb and my friend's shrimp special stirfry was super good. The fried calamari appetizer was a bit small, but it was clearly fresh and delicious.
Prices - extremely reasonable. The three of us each had entrees and shared an app and it came to 50 bucks with tax and tip. Amazing!
Service - friendly, genuine, prompt, and yes, we had the lovely tall Thai woman/transgender waitress. Honestly, she is one of the loveliest people ever. We were seated and out in an hour. We werent' rushed and everything was timely. The place was absolutely packed, with only two waitresses.
Ambiance - it is small (probably seats 30 max), and I don't think they take reservations, so get there at a decent time! The table layout make it not cramped at all though. It's not romantic and can get a tad noisy, so it's perfect for a friend gathering.
Bonus! BYOB, you can't go wrong.
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