The Banana Leaf
1637 Miner St, Idaho Springs
(720) 389-8142
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Cute spot. Friendly folks. Amazing food. Phenomenal chimichurri.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I discovered a wonderful Hmong restaurant here in Colorado! The friendly, family-run staff and cozy, traditional decor made me feel right at home. The red curry noodle soup (Khaub Poob) was absolutely delicious, just like my mom’s. This is a must-try for anyone looking for authentic Southeast Asian food. I'll definitely be stopping by on my next trip to the mountains.
Thank you Brenda and family!.. 💕
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was very yummy. We had sausage and steak laab. Both were very flavorful and big portions. Staff was super friendly and even gave us a free cup of Thai tea. We'll be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
You won’t regret eating here! Amazing restaurant-filled with fresh ingredients and so flavorful! Very healthy as well. Great service and great food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Lemongrass Chicken, Spring Roll, Khaub Poob-Red Curry Noodles, Crab \u0026 Cream Cheese Wonton
Had the tofu pad Thai - the flavor was there with everything. Would go back to try other things.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
The staff were good but I really didn’t like the food. It’s flavorless and when asked for spicy they dumped a lot of chilli flavor which was like 10 points spicy for 5.
I would really recommend their chef to up his cooking with some flavors added to it. Otherwise it’s going to be difficult for other customers as well.
It didn’t feel worth it half of what we paid. Very much disappointed
Healthy tasty food and great personal service.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not bad if you want something off the beaten path, in this area. We weren’t too impressed, but come from an area where you can get very authentic Thai and Vietnamese food. Felt like this is basic food I can make at home, not something I’m paying $85 for a family of four. We walked away with moderate stomach issues which I totally attribute to this meal. One of the servers used a nasal spray right next to us, wiped his nose with his hand, then served us sauces without washing his hands. People who were helping serve and seat were in and out of the restaurant, with hands in (what we witnessed) dirty street water.
Had the chicken laab, NY steak, fried rice (with what tasted like frozen cubed chicken and frozen veggies) and egg rolls.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Has a lovely meal in this mountain town . Friendly customer service and a personal touch to seeing we are having a nice meal !
It’s authentic food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful variety in flavor, rice was perfect. Service was kind and considerate. Yummoooo. Everything was perfect
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Food is great, we always stop by here on the way back from the mountains. My wife's favorite is the mushroom laab
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
It’s such a pleasant surprise to find a Thai-South Asian spot tucked away in the charming town of Idaho Springs—and this one did not disappoint. From the moment I walked in, the host made me feel so welcome (bonus points for offering a free drink!).
I ordered the steak Laab and it was phenomenal—perfectly cooked just the way I asked, and packed with fresh herbs that really elevated the flavor. And let me just say: people sleep on plain white rice, but this one was fluffy, fragrant, and the perfect complement to the dish.
The staff was super attentive, the vibes were cozy and cute, and overall, it was a really great dining experience. I’m already eyeing the rest of the menu—can’t wait to come back and try more. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food in Idaho Springs
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and very friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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