Banana Blossom Thai Cuisine

Not the cheapest, but not the most expensive either. Love, love, love their seafood dishes! The place definitely has a cutie cozy look and feel about it. The spices are on point and their fried tempura ice-​cream is to die for. And did i mention the cute edible décor on all the dishes…

My sister and I came to Cleveland for the weekend, were craving Thai so we stopped here. Literally the most amazing Thai food. We had chicken pad thai, crab rangoons, miso soup, and the golden chicken. The restaurant itself was super cute too, it has a nice feel to it. Service was great.

Is ok, a little bit too sweat for me
And I will never never go there again!!! This is my person record, two stars means I will never go there again

If its Sunday night and I’m too lazy to cook, I’m ordering Banana Blossom. It helps that they’re located just a few blocks from my apartment, but they also have great Thai food. We’ve ordered enough from here that we’ve tried a variety of dishes and for the most part everything has been really great.
The red, yellow, and green curries are good, the panang curry is the best, and the one we usually order. The veggie pad thai is delicious, but I usually order without fish sauce because I think the taste is way too overpowering. They are great about customizing your meal, and have no problem substituting or leaving something out. I’ve also tried the hot beef and lemongrass chicken, both of which were really tasty. All the portions are big, and leave enough leftovers for lunch the next day.
Two must have appetizers are the spring rolls and the pot stickers. The spring rolls are bite-​sized, which I think is a cool take on the traditional. They’re super crispy and the perfect size for popping into your mouth. The pot stickers (we get them steamed) are so flavorful and delicious. The sauce that comes with them is great.
This is our go-​to take out place. Really good quality for the price. They have a really pretty dining room for eating in also, but I usually take it to go and enjoy some comforting curry in my pajamas.

Late night Thai food run after a comedy show in the Flats.
My wife and I shared a number of dishes that were all tasty and filling, here is the rundown:
Started with a Spring Roll appetizer. We went all-​veggie which was a good choice. Extremely crispy on the outside and served piping hot from the fryer. The dipping sauce was sweet (out front) and spicy (on the backside)…great accompaniment.
Our next appetizer is out go-​to Thai favorite, chicken satay. Their version had a mild curry taste and served with the traditional peanut sauce and sweet/​spicy sauce. The chicken was cooked just right and their sauces were spot on as well (with chunks of peanut in the sauce).
Our dinner plate was massaman chicken curry. Their version was a bit more on the sweet side (than I prefer), but it was creamy and served with a good selection of vegetables and brown rice.
Lovely meal and a great choice for Thai in the Cleveland area.

Went here for the first time today at lunch time. It was pretty quiet — we were the only customers — so I was a little skeptical at first. However, between the food and the service, I am a fan!
We shared some Thai pancakes, which I had never had before — delicious! I had Vegetarian Fried Rice. What’s special about that, you ask? Undoubtedly, the best fried rice I’ve had anywhere.
The service was friendly and efficient, without them falling all over us, even though we were the only ones there. Going back and taking other Thai food fans.

THIRD EYE OPENED
This is the best Thai in Cleveland. I got the Red Curry w/​chicken (spice level ⁴⁄₅) and my gf got the Mango Fried Rice.
The spice level of 4 hit me hard, but I’m such a big and strong man that I could handle it. If you like really spicy, they do a great job getting it painfully spicy without compromising the flavor. The presentation was beautiful — the colors were so vibrant and the rice was shaped into a lil mound so perfectly. Such a deep and layered flavor — every bite and every ingredient would give me something new.
I tried quite a bit of the Mango Fried Rice. It’s a fried curry rice with shrimp and mangoes, etc. and BOY DID IT SMACK. Such a beautiful balance of curry and tropical fruit and seafood — it’s like nothing I’ve ever tasted.
It can look a little dingy from the outside, but the inside is very clean and well decorated. There’s really only one guy serving because it’s a pretty small place, but he’s a very polite and happy guy.
Come for a life changing meal.

Hole in the wall place; don’t let the empty dining room fool you! The food is delicious and at great prices I’m coming back! Very accommodating to vegetarians and supper nice staff.

You have probably driven past this place and never even knew it was there! Banana Blossom is an excellent Thai place in the Ohio City neighborhood. I ordered takeout and the food was done very quickly and the service while picking up was great. The restaurant itself was very clean and had many patrons which is always a good sign especially for a late Sunday night.
We tried the Pad See Ew, Pad Thai and the Chicken Satay. Both noodle dishes were delicious. We ordered a level 3 spicy for each and it was the perfect amount of heat for someone who likes their food spicy. I can’t even imagine what the level 5 spice is like. I highly recommend Banana Blossom and I’m excited to try it again.

I’ve had Banana Blossom Thai on my radar for a few months and finally made it here for lunch today with a co-​worker. It was a slow day in the office, so we made the drive over from our office in the 9 – 12 District to this quiet little corner of Ohio City, where we found ample street parking.
Arriving a little after 11:00AM, we were warmly greeted and had an opportunity to speak with several of the staff members. My co-​worker and I are spice fanatics and we discussed how the spice ratings of Banana Blossom are compared to other Cleveland Thai restaurants — Banana Blossom uses a ‘dry’ spice and increases the heat rating by adding ‘pinches’ of spice.
We started with Fried Tofu and Ohitashi appetizers. Both were perfectly prepared and very tasty. My co-​worker suggested the Ohitashi, which is a seasoned spinach with sesame seeds — very reminiscent of a Japanese seaweed salad that you’d find at a Sushi place. The Ohitashi was extremely tasty — I can’t wait to get another bowl of this stuff! I also had a cup of Thai Iced Tea, and Banana Blossom’s version was up there with the best.
For our entrees, I got the Red Thai Curry with Tofu [spice level 3 — Thai hot] and my co-​worker got the Tofu & veggie Pad Thai [spice level 6 — off menu]. I’ve had Red Thai Curry at just about every Thai place on the West side and near East side of Cleveland and Banana Blossom is my new favorite! The tofu was cooked perfectly, a nice selection of veggies and perfect spiced red curry! My co-​worker loved his Tofu & Veggie Pad Thai, but even at spice level 6, it was not hot enough for him…
After finishing our meals we chatted with our server a bit more and he gave us some tips on how to order our dishes even spicier next time. The server explained how their spice level 3 [Thai Hot] is way too hot for some people and they can’t eat it after ordering. I found it just right with my Red Thai Curry. Now that that staff knows us, ordering spicier will be easier next time.
I’m looking forward to returning next month and trying some alternate dishes!

I ate here on Friday June 12 with some friends who were all vegan. Everyone seemed to truly enjoy their food. Our group had planned to eat somewhere else, but when we got there, the restaurant did not have any electricity. It was really nice of the owner to accommodate us at the last minute, especially since this was a Friday night. A few in our group had been here before and recommended this place as they will insure all dishes are vegan friendly. The interior of the restaurant was very modern and clean, with a quiet and relaxing atmosphere
I had the Tofu and Veggie Pad Thai which was very was great. I also had the Spring Rolls which were exceptional. The waiter was very knowledgeable of what was in each dish and suggested that I exclude the eggs since it would not have been vegan friendly. The server was friendly and attentive but I did have to ask for a drink refill. I plan to return again for one of their curry dishes which some at the table were very complimentary of, especially since I love curry dishes.

I don’t get all of the great reviews for this place. The food is decent. It’s not terrible, not very good either. Ordered the pad kee mao and previously ordered a fried rice dish. The husband ordered a curry. He didn’t like his at all, while mine was edible. The service was very good and the lychee martini was great.

Just returned from this awesome place. The crab rangoon was wonderful and the Pad Thai portion was so large I cold not finish the plate.
I definitely will be back again because this place is the type we should share with others.
For us old timers, it is in the «Traci’s» Italian Restaurant. It is bright and airy and updated and a cheerful place. A great tribute to Mrs. Traci who was there so long.
My friends say the Crispy Duck is also exquisite.

Updated review:
Got takeout for dinner– had the red curry with beef & tofu. It wasn’t a very large portion– they charged me $ 14.95 for the beef red curry plus $ 2 for extra tofu. I also asked for extra rice which was $ 1.50 which I thought was a little much. Overall the curry was tasty & spicy. Lots of veggies & not much meat or tofu

This week I had the best and most authentic Thai food that I have ever eaten!
The chef even came out to assist my companion and I in determining the items that we might want to consider ordering.
He then came out again to see is we were enjoying our selection.
Quiet and relaxing atmosphere in which to enjoy a meal.

Pricy OK-​tasting food. Not really worth the cost. Better Thai places in CLE for sure!

My sister suggested this place for dinner and I was a bit skeptical. She doesn’t eat anything spicy and she said it was the best Thai food ever. Even though I was skeptical I obliged and we came here for dinner last night.
It’s a small place and we were able to be seated right away on a Saturday night.
I ordered the Massaman Curry which is one of my fave Thai dishes. The sisters ordered the Mango curry and the Pad Thai. Everyone seemed to enjoy their dishes. I tasted them all and everything had a nice flavor.
This place doesn’t make itself out to be a fancy place or anything and thats ok. The food stands up well and the server was friendly and attentive.
If I was in the area, I would definitely come back to this place.

There’s a tough competition in Cleveland for Thai food, but Banana Blossom has won the best Thai food award in my opinion :)
I ordered the pad see ew and spicy crispy duck. Both were so amazing! The pad see ew has a very authentic taste with super thick, chewy and delicious noodles :) Their spice levels are a little different from other places. I asked for my usual medium spice level, which was actually a little too spicy for me! So their mild is probably equivalent to medium in other places. And the CRISPY DUCK. Oh dear god, this is life changing! The dish comes with several pieces of fried duck drenched with some savory red curry sauce. MmMm it’s soosososoooo good! You just have to try it for yourself!
If you are a big fan of Thai food, then you need to check this place out!

Review update! Tried Banana Blossom again, this time for lunch. They have lunch specials and most dishes are around $ 8.95 (except the curry, depending on what kind of meat you get.) The restaurant is located around the corner from Hingetown (the newly existing Hingetown), right behind the hospital on W. 25^th St. Great place for a quick lunch meeting.
Came here with the hubs for a lunch date. He’s a returning customer because of the flavor and I decided to give this place another shot.
We ordered:
Spicy pad thai — pretty good flavor overall and fairly standard/​popular dish! It wasn’t as spicy as I thought it was going to be. The «one pepper» warning is pretty slight.
Pad Woon Sen — clear rice noodles fried with lots of veggies, chicken, egg, and shrimp. This was my first time trying the dish. Pretty good flavor and all around enjoyable.
Service — very attentive and we had a much better experience than the last time I was here.
The both of us still agree that it’s on the pricy side for the portion. $ 9 is not cheap for lunch, but then again, most places in the Ohio City /​Hingetown area are charging just as much. We’ll come here again for the flavor.

Once I found out a Thai restaurant was opening in my neighborhood, I was an immediate fan. I love to see new ethnic restaurants open in our little neighborhood.
I have been to Banana Blossom many many times and have had a great experience every single time. The best in Cleveland… Okay okay, it’s the only Thai I have had in Cleveland, but having lived in NYC for many years, I have had my share of great Thai food. While Banana may not be the best, it is pretty comparable to some of the best out there. The service is friendly and prompt and the food is consistently good.
Of the many dishes I have tried, my favorites are Spicy Pad Thai and the Chicken Prik Khing. The pad thai could be a bit spicier, but it’s still good, it has a mix of chicken, shrimp and fried tofu. You get a huge serving that could easily be split into two or three with sides. The Chicken Prik Khing is so good and the peanut sauce, yummm!
I have also tried many of the apps and I think my favorite is the pot stickers (steamed). Nothing special about them, they’re pretty standard, but dipped in the ginger soy sauce make them extra tasty!
This is a great place with great service. The food is consistently good for both eat in and take out. It also heats up very well the next day (we always have left overs). Prices may be a tad high, but like I said, you do get a lot of food for the price. I will continue to frequent this place and recommend to everyone!