Banana Bay - Temple City

This is my favorite Thai restaurant!!! It is a super authentic Thai restaurant with aromas that always meet your expectations. I'm here about 5 times and every time the quality is great. The only thing missing is their service. We always eat outside because we have our dog with us. I'm not sure if that's the reason, but they never check on our table. But it's okay because your food will take care of it. Her spice level is not as spicy as I want. Normally, a medium would have had a kick (e.g. Papaya salad), but I could have been more sharp here. Your mint ground beef (add bamboo and green beans), Kai yang and Moo yang are a few of my faves!

Not busy when we went. Input ypur info on the ipad and wait to be seated. Food was good, first time trying the fried noodle and I don't think this noodle is serve at other thai places.

Reason for visiting: Friday night date night Date/time of visit: Friday night, 7:00 PM Parking: in the adjacent, shared with other businesses. It can get busy between 6:00-8:00 but there should be enough people coming and going. Parking is free, no validation needed. You can probably park by Chase bank after since it closes at 6:00 PM. Party size: 2 Environment/ambience: noisy, not really a good place for a date. We had a hard time hearing each other at times. No TVs around so not good for a game either. Place looks and feels clean overall. Restroom was clean. Service: was good. They came around pretty frequently and were friendly. Food: was good as well; we got the Beef Pad Se Ew, Yen Ta Fo soup, crab nuggets, and Thai tea. They didn't have boba (not sure if they don't offer it or they didn't have it at the time). Cost: $80 for 2, including tip

This is an excellent option for Thai food in Temple City. Their Hainan Chicken Lunch Special is Fantastic and so is their Chicken Pad Thai. Be sure to try their Iced Thai Coffee or Tea as well. Free parking in shopping center.

Amazing food for an amazing price!! We got the fried squid, house tom yum, pad kee mao, Thai fried rice, mango sticky rice, 2 Thai iced teas, and a Coke. All for under $60. Portions, including drinks, are large and everything tasted high quality. The biggest bang for your buck Thai restaurant I've ever been to. Wait staff is also very friendly and eager to help.