Tita Friday PH
Green Banana Leaf came highly recommended by a childhood friend from Buena Park, and it did not disappoint! I brought my Korean friend for his first Filipino food experience, and I’m so glad it was a hit. After being in the US for over a month and a half, I was really craving authentic Filipino flavors—and this place delivered.
We had Pancit Bihon, Lumpiang Shanghai, Grilled Pampano, and Fried Rice—all cooked perfectly and full of delicious, familiar tastes. The pancit was well-seasoned, the lumpia was crispy and flavorful, and the grilled pampano was fresh with a perfect char. I also enjoyed a refreshing glass of Sago’t Gulaman, which brought back memories of home.
Special shoutout to our Filipina server (I forgot her name, but she’s Ilongga and very sweet) for making the experience even better with her warmth and great service. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreRodrigo “funning”
I was nearby, wanted some great Filipino food & found a spot. A lot of space and a lot of items to choose from.
I ordered their kare kare with crunchy pata, garlic rice, pancit, palabok and calamari. The kare kare with crunchy pata was ridiculously good. The crispy skin was just right and seasoned perfectly. The kare kare was on point and the pancit was also good. The palabok wasn’t my favorite but it wasn’t that bad and the calamari was perfect.
Solid customer service, I’d definitely come back here again and try their other menu options.
… moreLeona Wong
Green Banana Leaf is inside a plaza, can be chaotic to find parking on weekend lunch hours as it is near other popular food/ drink places such as bopomofo and 86 cafe.
We ordered arroz caldo ( Filipino chicken ginger congee ), it is pretty good! I like the gingerly taste and warmness. We also ordered the pancit ( stirred fried rice noodle with pork ), the portion is large and we take the rest home after. The combination with the rice noodle, cabbage, pork , green onion and shrimp is pretty tasty. Although the shrimp is a little bit smaller.
Service is pretty good, the lady is friendly, ask to refill our water, saw our table is a little bit dirty and offer to wipe it down for us.
Inside they have a karaoke stage, and projector of music videos, music is lively. We went during lunch and haven’t seen people on stage but the music is soothing to hear. Inside the restaurant is mostly decorated green and red theme- like Christmas lol.
Would recommend this place!
… moreJane Doe
I’m glad we finally tried this place and it was worth it. Not a lot of Filipino restaurants invest in the way a restaurant should look, but this place did a good job. Nice atmosphere and clean. I’m glad they have plastic shields/partitions in between the booths. Great customer service. The gentleman that helped us was prompt, informative, and friendly. Bathrooms were clean too. As for the food, they were delicious. We have yet to try what the other people were mentioning in the reviews. Good presentation too. The prices were also very reasonable– although I think the kare kare is a little on the pricey side so we didn’t order it. I also wished that the dishes came with at least 1 scoop of rice (like most places), but they didn’t. You have to pay extra for a side of rice. We’ll definitely be back though.
… moreDeana Miller
A hidden gem of Filipino food. It’s a small restaurant with good food. We wanted to try different food items so we ordered the BBQ Platter, which includes pork BBQ, pork liempo, Korean beef ribs BBQ, chicken BBQ and chicken inasal. It was a good way to way to try different entrees. The Pancit Canton was packed with flavor since the meat was well marinated.
… moreJINXX MEEE
You have to go here whether you think you like Filipino food or not bc trust me you will love the food it was so delicious! Fresh lumpia, sweet and sour crispy fish, and crispy pata! We ordered more than two people could or even should eat in one sitting, we took it home n the leftovers made for wonderful tacos! We need to go back for more and I need to try the desserts!
… moreRoss RE
Friendly staff! Quick services, food was good, price is reasonable! Sisters been here it’s my first time & yes I love the experience all in.
… moreLink Lo
Love the grilled pompano, also had bbq skewered pork, , and beefstik which are also good. GBL is a great shot down option for Filipino food.
… moreOlaf Kilthau
Great Filipino food and great service! We ordered more food to go and we’ll be back. A great family atmosphere. We left feeling good with a smile and it was very reasonably priced compared too other 0laces that we have been too lately.
… moreBrian Cooper
Delicious food, my Filipino friend took me here at it was delicious . Glass noodles, chicharon bulaklak and chicken sisig were excellent!
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