We had a fantastic dining experience at Green Banana Leaf in Artesia on July 20th. My wife, daughter, son-in-law, and their baby joined me, and the meal was beyond what we expected. The food was full of authentic Filipino flavors — vibrant and delicious.
We shared the Vegan Kare-Kare as our main and added three appetizers. Portions were generous, and the Fried Tofu and Ampalaya Salad were big hits. The Lettuce Wrap tasted great, though we think using a crisper lettuce would improve it even more.
The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere and was very clean and comfortable. Service was exceptional — our server was friendly and attentive. She even went out of her way to find us next door at the market after we accidentally left the baby’s backpack. We really appreciated her kindness and quick action.
Highly recommend Green Banana Leaf for anyone looking to enjoy quality Filipino cuisine in a welcoming setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B S
Tried Halo-Halo for the first time after watching 100's of Youtube videos. So disappointed 😢 it had 1/2 cup of green jello and about 4 beans. then it was 1 of each jelly. Never going back
Kristina Kuizon
Would recommend the ginataang sitaw and squash and the sweet, crispy pata and sour fish. Great service and home cooking style.
Leah
This food is no taste at all not to bash but even my husband said everything we order is tasteless and the way they serve the food is not good. The chicken inasal well i can say is i taste nothing but the oil thats it and for the aroz caldo its not even hot.
Mydailyvlog Yo
It’s alright food but portions is too little
Eric Williams
The service was amazing the waitress was energetic and made very good recommendations!
Tita Friday PH
Green Banana Leaf came highly recommended by a childhood friend from Buena Park, and it did not disappoint! I brought my Korean friend for his first Filipino food experience, and I’m so glad it was a hit. After being in the US for over a month and a half, I was really craving authentic Filipino flavors—and this place delivered.
We had Pancit Bihon, Lumpiang Shanghai, Grilled Pampano, and Fried Rice—all cooked perfectly and full of delicious, familiar tastes. The pancit was well-seasoned, the lumpia was crispy and flavorful, and the grilled pampano was fresh with a perfect char. I also enjoyed a refreshing glass of Sago’t Gulaman, which brought back memories of home.
Special shoutout to our Filipina server (I forgot her name, but she’s Ilongga and very sweet) for making the experience even better with her warmth and great service. We’ll definitely be back!
Kieu Trinh
Could tell this place sell old food. Chicken adobo had been reheated many times. Food had weird smell. A bit pricey too Definitely wont come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Leona Wong
Green Banana Leaf is inside a plaza, can be chaotic to find parking on weekend lunch hours as it is near other popular food/ drink places such as bopomofo and 86 cafe.We ordered arroz caldo ( Filipino chicken ginger congee ), it is pretty good! I like the gingerly taste and warmness. We also ordered the pancit ( stirred fried rice noodle with pork ), the portion is large and we take the rest home after. The combination with the rice noodle, cabbage, pork , green onion and shrimp is pretty tasty. Although the shrimp is a little bit smaller.Service is pretty good, the lady is friendly, ask to refill our water, saw our table is a little bit dirty and offer to wipe it down for us.Inside they have a karaoke stage, and projector of music videos, music is lively. We went during lunch and haven’t seen people on stage but the music is soothing to hear. Inside the restaurant is mostly decorated green and red theme- like Christmas lol.Would recommend this place!
Parking: Parking on weekend lunch hour is a little bit chaotic since there are other popular restaurants around
My big family and I came to this restaurant for dinner. They have amazing servers and cooks (not to mention, also TALENTED) and their food is great! Looking forward to come back here when I’m back in California.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larcy Bautista
The lomi was so gelatinous that there was hardly any broth. I’m disappointed because the one from Chino Hills was really delicious that’s why we went to try this location. The chicken in the molo soup and chicken sisig had bits of tiny bones. It’s good we saw them before we can swallow them. The bangus sisig was so bland.
This place is a little pricey and the food if not that good, I had an order of chichen adobo and rice and it was $22 which I don't mind paying if the food is good, but this place lives a lot to be desired.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
beth Canda
Best service friendly and clean place very good food ?
We had a fantastic dining experience at Green Banana Leaf in Artesia on July 20th. My wife, daughter, son-in-law, and their baby joined me, and the meal was beyond what we expected. The food was full of authentic Filipino flavors — vibrant and delicious.
We shared the Vegan Kare-Kare as our main and added three appetizers. Portions were generous, and the Fried Tofu and Ampalaya Salad were big hits. The Lettuce Wrap tasted great, though we think using a crisper lettuce would improve it even more.
The restaurant has a warm, inviting atmosphere and was very clean and comfortable. Service was exceptional — our server was friendly and attentive. She even went out of her way to find us next door at the market after we accidentally left the baby’s backpack. We really appreciated her kindness and quick action.
Highly recommend Green Banana Leaf for anyone looking to enjoy quality Filipino cuisine in a welcoming setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tried Halo-Halo for the first time after watching 100's of Youtube videos. So disappointed 😢 it had 1/2 cup of green jello and about 4 beans. then it was 1 of each jelly. Never going back
Would recommend the ginataang sitaw and squash and the sweet, crispy pata and sour fish. Great service and home cooking style.
This food is no taste at all not to bash but even my husband said everything we order is tasteless and the way they serve the food is not good. The chicken inasal well i can say is i taste nothing but the oil thats it and for the aroz caldo its not even hot.
It’s alright food but portions is too little
The service was amazing the waitress was energetic and made very good recommendations!
Green Banana Leaf came highly recommended by a childhood friend from Buena Park, and it did not disappoint! I brought my Korean friend for his first Filipino food experience, and I’m so glad it was a hit. After being in the US for over a month and a half, I was really craving authentic Filipino flavors—and this place delivered.
We had Pancit Bihon, Lumpiang Shanghai, Grilled Pampano, and Fried Rice—all cooked perfectly and full of delicious, familiar tastes. The pancit was well-seasoned, the lumpia was crispy and flavorful, and the grilled pampano was fresh with a perfect char. I also enjoyed a refreshing glass of Sago’t Gulaman, which brought back memories of home.
Special shoutout to our Filipina server (I forgot her name, but she’s Ilongga and very sweet) for making the experience even better with her warmth and great service. We’ll definitely be back!
Could tell this place sell old food. Chicken adobo had been reheated many times. Food had weird smell. A bit pricey too
Definitely wont come back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Green Banana Leaf is inside a plaza, can be chaotic to find parking on weekend lunch hours as it is near other popular food/ drink places such as bopomofo and 86 cafe.We ordered arroz caldo ( Filipino chicken ginger congee ), it is pretty good! I like the gingerly taste and warmness. We also ordered the pancit ( stirred fried rice noodle with pork ), the portion is large and we take the rest home after. The combination with the rice noodle, cabbage, pork , green onion and shrimp is pretty tasty. Although the shrimp is a little bit smaller.Service is pretty good, the lady is friendly, ask to refill our water, saw our table is a little bit dirty and offer to wipe it down for us.Inside they have a karaoke stage, and projector of music videos, music is lively. We went during lunch and haven’t seen people on stage but the music is soothing to hear. Inside the restaurant is mostly decorated green and red theme- like Christmas lol.Would recommend this place!
Parking: Parking on weekend lunch hour is a little bit chaotic since there are other popular restaurants around
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Arroz Caldo
The Dinuguan is the best!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: GBL Crispy Dinuguan
Restaurantji Recommends
My big family and I came to this restaurant for dinner. They have amazing servers and cooks (not to mention, also TALENTED) and their food is great! Looking forward to come back here when I’m back in California.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The lomi was so gelatinous that there was hardly any broth. I’m disappointed because the one from Chino Hills was really delicious that’s why we went to try this location. The chicken in the molo soup and chicken sisig had bits of tiny bones. It’s good we saw them before we can swallow them. The bangus sisig was so bland.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Pancit Molo Soup, GBL Crispy Dinuguan, Lomi Soup
This place is a little pricey and the food if not that good, I had an order of chichen adobo and rice and it was $22 which I don't mind paying if the food is good, but this place lives a lot to be desired.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Best service friendly and clean place very good food ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The halo halo drinks are ? ? ? ? ? ?
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