The Banana Leaf

1637 Miner St, Idaho Springs

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Sriram Varadarajan

Oh my gosh! We were delighted by this hidden gem in Idaho Springs. My wife and I were wishing we could have access to a restaurant like this closer to our home. The food was outstanding, we both felt this was the best Thai/SE Asian food we’ve eaten. We ordered veg spring rolls, Green Curry Chicken and Chicken Laab. The food was fresh and the flavors were just perfect. Thank you! Will definitely make the effort to stop here on our trips to the mountains.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Spring Roll

McKenna Hynes

Significantly better than any other options I considered. Delicious food, so many options, sweet family running a small business with fresh tasty food. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matteo Vatalaro

The food was outstanding. We ordered the green coconut curry wings and the Laab. Both totally different but equally delicious. Tasted fresh and healthy but also savory. Highly recommend for dine in or take out to a bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Beef Laab

Y K

We've been wanting to try The Banana Leaf since we heard about it. This was definitely worth stopping in for dinner. My mushroom laab was full of flavor and umami goodness. My husband loved the rich flavors in his Khaub poob. We'll be back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Khaub Poob-Red Curry Noodles, Hmong Sausage, Hmong Egg Rolls, Mushroom Laab

Kayla

Very tasty food! Everything I ate was delicious

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Laura Saffioti

Outstanding food and service. This place came highly recommended by my famous food editor friend. I was lucky enough to meet the chef and owner and she really helped me when I asked her for recommendations. The red curry soup was amazing and I love to coconut/kaffir lime rice. You can tell how much care and passion goes into everything they make. Can't wait to return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rick Blair

The food here is sort of a fusion of Vietnamese and Thai. The green curry is amazing, I don’t know of any restaurant in Denver with better. The steak is also excellent. Spring rolls are delicious. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Green Curry, Lemongrass Chicken

Colby Mackenzie

Best place to eat in Idaho Springs. Healthy, authentic, and also unique using nomadic Asian dishes that take from all across the east. Owner is the nicest woman. Highly recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ellen Beyer

Needed a vegetarian option for our friend and picked this spot! I'm so glad we did! The food was fresh and well cooked. The family running is also very kind and attentive to their patrons.

It was so nice to have such a delicious and healthy meal! We will for sure be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lemongrass Chicken

Diego Samper

Awesome spot with great food. The place gives off a home vibe. I believe it was the owners working, and they were super attentive and very kind.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Stuart Robertson

What a surprise in a mountain town. Amazing steak and really flavorful food all around

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Bishop

Make sure to get the Crab Wontons. I’ve eaten all over the U.S. and these were the Best I’ve ever had. Plus the rest of the food was super tasty and fresh!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Crab & Cream Cheese Wonton, Pho Sat & Sunday Only

Craig Yantzer

Highly recommended! The portions are big and food very flavorful! Hmong sausage is my personal favorite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ali Akberali

Amazing people, excellent food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hayden Krug

The Laab steak was amazing!!! Truly unique flavor that I wasn’t expecting and was very pleasantly surprised.

Everything is fresh and high quality, which I feel like is getting more rare nowadays.

Also seems family owned. Definitely coming back again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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