I can't believe I waited THIS long to come to Banana Blossom! Located basically right after exiting highway 2 onto W.28th, this unassuming Thai restaurant serves up typical Thai fare, but with out-of-this-world quality. I went with a group, and food came out in a timely manner with friendly service.
I ordered the Thai hot version of their vegetarian pad thai. It was flavorful, and had a little more 'sauce' than the typical pad thais I've had around the area. This really allowed the noodles to absorb the immense flavors in the dish. The tofu was of perfect consistency - fried but not oily. It too absorbed the peanuty, spicy, and tangy flavors of the dish. This was washed down with an excellent Thai iced tea.
Fair warning, they don't mess around with spice; if you want it spicy, be prepared for Thai hot. If you don't know what that is, you're probably not ready =P I'll definitely be back!