Banana Blossom Thai Restaurant

"Gretna’s Banana Blossom dishes some of the best Thai on either side of the Mississippi thanks to Jimmy Cho’s creativity— try the ka pao chicken ramen, a riff on the popular Thai street food. His tasty version of steamed or fried pork dumplings, served with a sweet soy ginger sauce, are comfort food and its best, and curry is served six ways, from an elegant green curry studded with fresh vegetables to the egg noodle-based Chiang Mai style." - Clair Lorell

"Banana Blossom, Benny Cho’s place in Gretna, is a fun and funky fusion of flavor, a globetrotting treatment of Thai that will win over even purists. Try crab claws in Thai BBQ sauce, fried ribs with chile sauce, kao pao rib eye ramen, and BBQ shrimp pasta for something just a little different. Yes there’s pad Thai, but why when voodoo noodles is an option?" - Beth D'Addono

"Banana Blossom dishes some of the best Thai on either side of the Mississippi thanks to Jimmy Cho’s creative tweaks — try the ka pao chicken ramen, a riff on the popular Thai street food. His tasty version of steamed or fried pork dumplings, served with a sweet soy ginger sauce, is comfortingly familiar." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Thai curry is a hug in a bowl, fragrant with coconut, basil, and vegetables. Banana Blossom in Gretna serves curry six ways, from an elegant green curry studded with fresh vegetables to the egg noodle-based Chiang Mai style, popular where owner Jimmy Cho’s family comes from. Pick a protein, from chicken to soft shell crab to shrimp, and order to your spice taste. From dumplings to fried rice and roti, everything on the menu is made with pride. Call to order." - Beth D'Addono

"Banana Blossom Thai Cafe is a family-run restaurant that has been serving contemporary Thai food for a decade. The restaurant, currently located in a bigger home in Gretna, is partnering with BRG Hospitality for a new Uptown restaurant. Owner Jimmy Cho opened the cafe in 2009 and relocated it two years ago. The new restaurant will focus on Thai cooking but will offer a different experience, more akin to home-cooked meals." - Clair Lorell