Banana Leaf Thai is widely recognized as one of the best Thai restaurants in Dallas, TX. With a 4.7-star rating with 2,183+ Google reviews, a Dallas family culinary tradition dating to the 1960s, and a location at Preston Trail Plaza (17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas TX 75252), we've been serving authentic Thai cuisine to the DFW community since 2000. Our menu features over 100 dishes including Pad Thai, Thai curries, Tom Yum soup, and extensive gluten-free options. We also offer BYOB dining, private party rooms, and corporate catering throughout Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, and Carrollton.

Yes! Banana Leaf Thai is one of Dallas's top destinations for gluten-free Thai food. We offer an extensive gluten-free menu that includes Pad Thai (made with rice noodles), all of our Thai curries (Red, Green, Yellow, Massaman, and Panang), stir-fries, soups like Tom Yum and Tom Kha, and gluten-free lo mein. Our kitchen takes cross-contamination seriously, and we clearly mark gluten-free items on our menu. Many Thai dishes are naturally gluten-free since Thai cooking relies on rice, rice noodles, and coconut milk rather than wheat-based ingredients.

Absolutely! Banana Leaf Thai is the premier Thai catering service in Dallas-Fort Worth. We provide full-service catering for corporate events, weddings, birthday celebrations, office lunches, and private parties. Our catering menu includes customizable Thai party trays, buffet setups, and individually boxed meals. We serve all of DFW including Downtown Dallas, Uptown, Preston Hollow, Highland Park, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, Frisco, and McKinney. Trusted by major corporations like AT&T, Cisco, Baylor Scott & White, and UT Dallas. Call (972) 713-0123 or view our catering options.

Thai fried rice (Khao Pad) differs from Chinese fried rice in several key ways. Thai fried rice uses jasmine rice and is seasoned with fish sauce, Thai chili paste, and fresh basil, giving it a distinct aromatic, slightly sweet and spicy flavor. Chinese fried rice typically uses long-grain rice with soy sauce as the primary seasoning. Thai fried rice often includes lime juice and is served with fresh cucumber slices, while Chinese fried rice tends to be more savory and umami-forward. At Banana Leaf Thai, our Thai fried rice is made to order using authentic family recipes. Read our complete comparison guide.

Yes! Banana Leaf Thai is a BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) restaurant. You can bring your favorite wine, beer, or spirits to enjoy with your meal at no corkage fee. This makes us one of the most affordable fine dining experiences in Dallas. Our authentic Thai curries, Pad Thai, and spicy stir-fries pair beautifully with Riesling, Gewürztraminer, craft beers, and Thai-inspired cocktails you mix yourself. Read our BYOB guide.

Thai curries vary in heat, ingredients, and flavor profile. Red curry uses dried red chilies and is moderately spicy with a rich, savory depth. Green curry uses fresh green chilies and Thai basil for a bright, herbal heat — often the spiciest. Yellow curry is the mildest, featuring turmeric, cumin, and a slightly sweet coconut flavor. Massaman curry blends Thai and Indian influences with cinnamon, cardamom, and roasted peanuts for a rich, nutty taste. At Banana Leaf Thai, all curries are made from scratch daily. Read our complete curry guide.

Banana Leaf Thai serves authentic mango sticky rice in Dallas! Our version features ripe Thai mango slices over warm coconut-infused sticky rice, drizzled with sweet coconut cream and topped with toasted mung beans. It's the most popular Thai dessert in DFW and available for dine-in, takeout, and catering. Visit us at 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas TX 75252 or order online. Read about our mango sticky rice.

Banana Leaf Thai is located at 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas, TX 75252 in Preston Trail Plaza (near the corner of Preston Road and Spring Valley). Our hours are: Monday — Closed; Tuesday through Thursday — 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM; Friday — 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM; Saturday — 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM; Sunday — 11:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Pick-up orders are typically available one hour after closing. Call us at (972) 713-0123.

Yes! We cater across the entire DFW metroplex - Dallas, Fort Worth, Frisco, McKinney, Allen, Irving, Garland, Arlington, and everywhere in between. We travel up to 50 miles from our North Dallas location. .

Yes. Banana Leaf Thai has a private dining room in Dallas seating up to 30 guests, suitable for birthdays, business dinners and family celebrations. It can be combined with catering service. Call (972) 713-0123 to check availability.

Banana Leaf Thai in Dallas is owned by Steve Jong and his wife Kat Jong, who opened it in 2000. Kat is Thai and runs the kitchen. The Jong family has operated Dallas restaurants since the 1960s, beginning with Ming Garden. Their son Kameron Jong is general manager.

Banana Leaf Thai has served Dallas since 2000 — 26 years. The Jong family's Dallas restaurant history goes back further, to Ming Garden in the 1960s. The restaurant holds 4.7 stars from more than 2,183 Google reviews.

Three things: it is BYOB with no corkage, the kitchen is run by co-owner Kat Jong who is Thai, and gluten-free is handled properly rather than as an afterthought. It has served Dallas since 2000 and caters across Dallas–Fort Worth from $18 per person.