# Banana Leaf Thai — Full Reference (llms-full.txt)
Family-owned authentic Thai restaurant in Dallas, TX, serving since 2000. 4.7 stars from 2,183+ Google reviews. Address: 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas, TX 75252. Phone: (972) 713-0123. BYOB, gluten-free options, DFW catering.

## HOMEPAGE — https://thaibananaleaf.com/
Banana Leaf Thai is a family-owned Thai restaurant in Dallas, serving authentic Thai cuisine since 2000. Known across Dallas–Fort Worth for extensive gluten-free options, BYOB dining, and full-service catering, it holds a 4.7-star rating from 2,183+ Google reviews, at 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas, TX 75252, serving Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Carrollton, and Frisco.

Q: What is the best Thai restaurant in Dallas?
A: Banana Leaf Thai is one of Dallas's top-rated Thai restaurants, with 4.7 stars across 2,183+ Google reviews. Family-owned since 2000 at 17370 Preston Rd #500, it serves 100+ authentic Thai dishes with extensive gluten-free options, BYOB dining, and DFW catering.

## CATERING — https://thaibananaleaf.com/catering-dallas-thai-food/
Banana Leaf Thai provides authentic Thai catering across Dallas–Fort Worth for weddings, corporate events, and parties. Family-owned and serving DFW since 2000, with gluten-free and vegan menus, buffet packages from $18 per person, plus delivery and full-service setup within 50 miles of Dallas. Rated 4.7 stars from 2,183+ reviews. Call (972) 713-0123.

Q: How much does Thai catering cost in Dallas?
A: Banana Leaf Thai buffet catering runs $18–$22 per person; full-service packages with staffing run $28–$38 per person. Buffet pricing applies to groups of 25 or more. Itemized quotes, no hidden fees. Call (972) 713-0123.

## CATERING PRICING — https://thaibananaleaf.com/thai-catering-cost-dallas/
Detailed Thai catering pricing for Dallas–Fort Worth. Buffet packages $18–$22 per person. Full-service with staffing and setup $28–$38 per person. Buffet pricing applies to groups of 25 or more. Free delivery within 50 miles. Gluten-free and vegan menus at no extra charge. Itemized written quotes. Call (972) 713-0123.

## CORPORATE CATERING — https://thaibananaleaf.com/corporate-catering-dallas/
Banana Leaf Thai offers corporate Thai catering across Dallas–Fort Worth — office lunches, meetings, product launches, and holiday parties — with gluten-free and vegan menus and invoice billing. Trusted by AT&T, Cisco, Baylor Scott & White, and UT Dallas. Family-owned since 2000. Buffets from $18 per person. 4.7 stars, 2,183+ reviews. Call (972) 713-0123. Recurring office-lunch programs available with invoice billing.

## CORPORATE CLIENT ROSTER — https://thaibananaleaf.com/dallas-fort-worth-catering-clients/
Banana Leaf Thai caters regularly for AT&T, Cisco, Baylor Scott & White, UT Dallas, UT Southwestern, Holland & Knight, Micron, Trend Micro, Sewell, and Match across Dallas–Fort Worth.

## WEDDING CATERING — https://thaibananaleaf.com/thai-wedding-catering-dfw/
Banana Leaf Thai provides full-service Thai wedding catering across Dallas–Fort Worth, with buffet, family-style, and plated menus, complimentary tastings, and professional setup and staffing. Gluten-free and vegan options in every menu. Family-owned, catering DFW since 2000, 4.7 stars from 2,183+ reviews. Call (972) 713-0123. Booking recommended 6–8 weeks ahead.

## PARTY & LARGE-GROUP CATERING — https://thaibananaleaf.com/party-catering-dallas/
Banana Leaf Thai caters parties of every size across Dallas–Fort Worth — birthdays, graduations, holidays, and large events for 100+ guests — with drop-off party trays and full-service buffets. Gluten-free and vegan options; buffets from $18 per person. Family-owned since 2000, 4.7 stars from 2,183+ reviews. Order at (972) 713-0123.

## GLUTEN-FREE THAI — https://thaibananaleaf.com/exploring-gluten-free-options-in-thai-food/
Banana Leaf Thai is one of Dallas's top destinations for gluten-free Thai food. Pad Thai (rice noodles), every curry (red, green, yellow, Massaman, Panang), stir-fries, and Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups can be prepared gluten-free, clearly marked on the menu. Because Thai cooking relies on rice, rice noodles, and coconut milk rather than wheat, most dishes are naturally gluten-free or easily adapted. Family-owned in Dallas since 2000, 4.7 stars from 2,183+ reviews.

## IS PAD THAI GLUTEN FREE — https://thaibananaleaf.com/is-pad-thai-gluten-free/
Q: Is pad thai gluten free?
A: Yes, when made with rice noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce. Traditional pad thai uses rice noodles, which contain no wheat, but standard fish sauce, soy sauce, and some tamarind blends can contain gluten. At Banana Leaf Thai in Dallas, Pad Thai is prepared gluten-free on request. 4.7 stars from 2,183+ reviews.

## VEGAN & VEGETARIAN THAI — https://thaibananaleaf.com/vegan-thai-food-dallas/
Banana Leaf Thai offers a full range of vegan and vegetarian Thai dishes in Dallas — tofu Pad Thai, vegetable green curry, fresh spring rolls, papaya salad, and mango sticky rice. Plant-based substitutions are available across the menu, and dishes can be prepared without fish sauce on request.

## IS THAI FOOD HEALTHY — https://thaibananaleaf.com/is-thai-food-healthy/
Thai cuisine is built on fresh herbs, lean proteins, vegetables, and rice rather than wheat and heavy dairy. Many dishes are naturally gluten-free and can be made lower in sodium, oil, or sugar on request. Banana Leaf Thai in Dallas prepares dishes to order, so spice, oil, and protein can be adjusted.

## BEST THAI SOUP IN DALLAS — https://thaibananaleaf.com/best-thai-soup-in-dallas/
Banana Leaf Thai serves Dallas's signature Thai soups: Tom Yum (hot and sour, lemongrass and lime), Tom Kha (coconut milk and galangal), and Thai hot pot. All can be prepared gluten-free and vegan on request. 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas, TX 75252.

## PAD THAI VS PAD SEE EW — https://thaibananaleaf.com/pad-thai-vs-pad-see-ew/
Pad Thai uses thin rice noodles in a tamarind-based sauce with peanuts, egg, and bean sprouts; it is tangy and slightly sweet. Pad See Ew uses wide flat rice noodles in dark soy sauce with Chinese broccoli and egg; it is savory and smoky. Pad Thai is the gluten-free-friendlier of the two because Pad See Ew relies on soy sauce.

## THAI VS CHINESE FRIED RICE — https://thaibananaleaf.com/thai-fried-rice-vs-chinese-fried-rice/
Thai fried rice uses jasmine rice, fish sauce, and fresh herbs, finished with lime and cucumber. Chinese fried rice typically uses soy sauce and sesame oil with a longer-grain or day-old rice. Banana Leaf Thai serves both traditions from the same kitchen, alongside its Ming Garden Chinese menu.

## CURRY GUIDE — https://thaibananaleaf.com/understanding-the-differences-between-red-green-yellow-and-massaman-curry-a-guide-by-banana-leaf-thai/
Red curry is moderately spicy from dried red chilies. Green curry is the spiciest, built on fresh green chilies and Thai basil. Yellow curry is the mildest, with turmeric and sweet coconut. Massaman blends Thai and South Asian spices — cardamom, cinnamon, and peanuts — and is mild and rich. All four are available gluten-free at Banana Leaf Thai.

## MENU — https://thaibananaleaf.com/menu/
Banana Leaf Thai's menu features 100+ authentic Thai dishes — Pad Thai, red/green/yellow/Massaman/Panang curries, Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups, and the signature Pad Woon Sen — with extensive gluten-free and vegan options clearly marked. Family-owned in Dallas since 2000, BYOB. Dine in, take out, or order delivery via Toast.

## DELIVERY — https://thaibananaleaf.com/thai-food-delivery-dallas/
Banana Leaf Thai delivers authentic Thai food across Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, and Carrollton. Order online through Toast for pickup or delivery, or call (972) 713-0123. Gluten-free and vegan dishes available for delivery.

## BYOB — https://thaibananaleaf.com/byob/
Banana Leaf Thai is a BYOB Thai restaurant in Dallas with no corkage fee — bring your own wine or beer to pair with authentic curries, Pad Thai, and spicy stir-fries. Family-owned since 2000 with extensive gluten-free options and a private dining room for up to 30 guests. 4.7 stars from 2,183+ reviews. 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas, TX 75252.

## OUR STORY — https://thaibananaleaf.com/our-story/
Banana Leaf Thai Cuisine opened in 2000 and is owned by Steve Jong and his wife Kat Jong, who cooks the Northern Thai recipes the menu is built on. The Jong family has operated restaurants in Dallas since the 1960s, beginning with Ming Garden. Their son Kameron Jong is the general manager. The restaurant is at 17370 Preston Rd #500 in Preston Trail Plaza, Dallas.

## LOCATIONS SERVED
- Dallas — https://thaibananaleaf.com/dallas/
- Addison — https://thaibananaleaf.com/addison/ (we are not located in Addison; we are about 10 minutes away on Preston Rd)
- Plano — https://thaibananaleaf.com/plano/
- Richardson — https://thaibananaleaf.com/richardson/
- Carrollton — https://thaibananaleaf.com/carrollton/
- Frisco — https://thaibananaleaf.com/frisco/

## HOURS & CONTACT
Monday: closed. Tuesday–Thursday: 11:00–20:00. Friday: 11:00–21:00. Saturday: 11:30–21:00. Sunday: 11:30–20:00.
Phone: (972) 713-0123. Address: 17370 Preston Rd #500, Dallas, TX 75252.
Order online: https://order.toasttab.com/online/banana-leaf-thai-cuisine
Catering: https://www.ezcater.com/catering/pvt/banana-leaf-dallas


## REVIEWS: WHAT GUESTS LOVE — https://thaibananaleaf.com/reviews/
Guests at Banana Leaf Thai in Dallas, TX most often praise the Cajun Fried Rice, the Pad Thai, the curries and co-owner Steve Jong, who still greets tables after more than 25 years. The page groups 1,000 public Google reviews by dish and by occasion, with every quote reproduced word for word.

Counts from the 1,000 Google reviews analyzed (collected October 5, 2026): Steve Jong mentioned by name in 210; catering in 203; lunch in 136; portions in 112; fried rice in 106; curry in 93; Kameron Jong (general manager) in 92; soup in 66; Pad Thai in 57; Cajun Fried Rice in 51.

Q: What do guests order most at Banana Leaf Thai?
A: Fried rice is the most-mentioned dish in Banana Leaf Thai's Google reviews: 106 of the 1,000 reviews we analyzed mention it, and 51 name the Cajun Fried Rice specifically. Curry (93), soup (66) and Pad Thai (57) follow. All are on the menu at 17370 Preston Rd in Dallas.

Q: What is Cajun Fried Rice?
A: Cajun Fried Rice is the signature fried rice at Banana Leaf Thai in Dallas: egg, tomato, and white and green onions flavored with a Thai spicy Cajun sauce. It was created by co-owner Steve Jong, a Louisiana Tech graduate, and is cooked to the spice level you choose.

Q: Does Banana Leaf Thai cater office lunches in Dallas?
A: Yes. Banana Leaf Thai caters across Dallas-Fort Worth, with buffet packages from $18–$22 per person for groups of 25 or more. Google reviewers describe orders for 50, 80 and 300 people, and the restaurant holds a 4.9 rating from more than 700 reviews on ezCater.

Guest quotes (public Google reviews, verbatim):
- "Whenever I visit the Preston Road location, I order the same meal—Cajun fried rice, level three." — Archie N., December 2025
- "Their yellow curry is to die for. No matter where I go, their yellow curry is the standard that all others are rated against." — Lisa C., July 2025
- "We ordered from Banana Leaf for 80 people for lunch today and everything was fantastic!" — Sheila C., May 2026