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It's a great place for families to celebrate any special occasion.
2.0 of 5 stars.
More like 2.5 starts. We ate lunch here on a Friday. The lunch specials are cheap eats. We had the Roti Canai, Kang kong with shrimp paste, and Hainan chicken for around $15. Oh yeah the tom yum soup...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Almost positive msg is one of their ingredients because when I get back to the office, I immediately want to take a nap. Definitely a great value for lunch with a number of $5 items which includes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has good deals for lunch! I tried their steamed fish with an order of some noodles and it was a great combo. The steamed fish however had a bland flavor to it so that was "ok". They serve...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a very good deal, $5 lunch specials and reasonable prices for dinner. The food is good and clean as well. I saw some bad reviews for the pineapple fried rice, but I haven't tried it....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is terrible now. I used to like it but ever since I ate the pineapple fried rice here, I hate it. I'm not trying to start a controversy but what I'm about to say MAY or MAY NOT be true....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot when I lived in the area. Service is great!I really like the Pad Thai and the Pineapple Fried Rice. The Tom Yum was delicious! I would order that dish when I felt sick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For those who follow my yelping, might know I'm working on a new review when new pictures are uploaded. This time it's for Banyan Tree. I actually thought that I have reviewed this place a long time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You never can know for sure what made you sick to your stomach, but you can certainly speculate. Maybe I picked up a stomach bug while opening the door of Banyan Tree. Or maybe I just have a weak...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The mango chicken was average, but it is not authentic Malaysian food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Appetizers are the only way to go here. All the entrees were disappointing to say the least. We started off with two great appetizers, the Roti Canai (flying bread) and the Beef Satay. The Roti Canai...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once, but I enjoyed my stay. The food and appetizers were on point, basically a great place to eat out if you're craving some Malaysian type of food.
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars??? what are you thinking people. This place is awesome. Hunched in the corner of the asian supermarket plaza of union city lies a hidden treasure of a restaurant that many refer to as,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service is decent and food is decent = 3 stars.We ordered a vegetable dish with a crispy taro ring that arrived burnt -- to give them credit, they quickly made us a new one with no complaints. I also...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty but not quite authentic Malay food. Lunch specials (especially Nasi Goreng) are a steal at $5, which includes soup and dessert!Dinner however is poor value with skimpy, sub-prime meat and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place few times for lunch and ordered takeout once. Dine in is good; takeout the condensation kinda ruined the taste of the dishes, but I guess that's almost inevitable. Perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$5 lunch special! I was pretty amazed at all the options you could have for $5. I have been REALLY craving laksa ever since I moved back here from Sydney. Could never find it in Sacramento and here it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not like this place at all. I've been to plenty of restaurants and this is not a place I would return. Food is "Americanize". Nothing is authentic. The curry chicken was lack of flavor....
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I was craving Roti Canai and some good Thai curry and "DING" this place came to mind. Haven't had Thai/Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine for a while.The Roti Canai was delicious, wish the portion was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the fact that they close late.And there's something about that steamed rice....love the food here!
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally a fan. I love Southeast Asian food and Banyan Tree definitely hits the spot. The curries are really good, as are most of the noodles.My Favs so far: Roti Canai, Meegorang, Vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Hainan chicken place! Chicken is so tender it melts in your mouth! Some of the other dishes are hit or miss, but you can never go wrong with this dish. The beef rendang was amazing as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WARNING: if you have the tendency to become indecisive around food that looks good, stray away.Yup, take the tip, because everything here that looks good will most definitely taste good. I have come...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My wife told me to try this place and there are a few good reviews. We ordered Roti Canai, Aromatic Chicken, Malaysia Bean Curd and Malaysia Fry Rice. The Roti Canai is a indian bread with curry...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ordered Water crest(kangkong Belachan), Sizzling beef n Coconut rice . All excellent! I can't believe all three dishes tasted so good. I'm crazy for the watercress dish! Decor was modern. Clean...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They have probably the best roti in the Bayarea. Very light, crisp and fluffy. The satay is excellent too. Their hot dishes are OK. Just about every dish looks like regular Cantonese stir frys in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my standards are pretty high, well you know... hello, butterworth. anyways, i've been here a few time with the family. roti canai is delicious, just like mom use to make. i only ate the malaysian...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first introduction to Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine. The place is neat, very cutely decorated located in a little strip mall. Parking was not too difficult. We got here a little later in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say I was very pleasantly suprised with this place, I always walk by it but never really went in to eat, but after a hard day of moving furniture me my cousin and his other half ended up at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As the star rating system points out, 3 stars = "A-OK". We weren't blown away by the food or the place, but it is fine for a regular weekday dinner place. Prices are reasonable, and service is fast....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
$5 lunch specials!! Comes with a tom yum type soup, dish of your choice, and a sweet dessert at the end! What more can you ask for!The Hainanese Chicken is tender and delish! It comes with...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
just thinking about this place gets me excited. first off, not only is their food excellent, but the menu is EXTENSIVE. I had no idea what to order because everything seemed so stinkin good. luckly my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. It's always a go-to when my girls and I want a good dinner without spending too much money. Service can be really spotty sometimes, as in they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of roti prata or roti canai and I was hoping this place would deliver a good roti canai but I was let down. It wasn't as crispy as I would have liked nor was it sweet enough either....
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Since they've changed from the original staff (and I mean, ORIGINAL BANYAN GARDEN staff), it hasn't really been the same.The last time I came here, I had heartburn and stomach problems for a whole...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there many times in these few months, because I really like their thai tea and roti bread!!!Service is good too.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A Chinese restaurant should serve delicious fried rice and chow mein. A Mexican restaurant should serve delicious tacos and burritos. An American restaurant should serve delicious steaks and salads....
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so my friends and i were looking for a place to eat, nothing extravagant, just good food and they recommended this place so we went... i was skeptical upon walking in and looking at the flashy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was wearing jeans, shirt, and a hoodie and I was freezing my ass off at this joint! Turn on the heater! The store seems clean enough but seems a little dim on the lighting in my opinion. Here is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Phad Thai: 2 stars, Black bean crab: 3 stars, beef satay: 3 stars, chicken in taro nest: 1 star. chicken rice: 2 stars. small portion, flavor bland.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give Banyan Tree (and its predecessor Banyan Garden) 5 stars as we've been going here for years and have never had a bad dining experience. The food is consistently excellent and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was so sad and so as my co-workers when they closed their Pleasant Hill location. This is one of my fav place to go to when I'm craving for eggplants & some curry style and sizzling beef. I'm so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like their $5 lunch promo (soup entree purple rice coconut dessert). You can't go wrong with that price. Hainanese Chicken is highly recommended. Their curry is decent. Roti is also comparable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My family will literally drive to Union City just to go to Banyan tree. My mother is Malaysian and we love having these dishes that aren't available at other conventional Chinese restaurants. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I live somewhere close to 40 minutes away and I still come here on a regular basis, I hope that speaks for the quality of food there is here. (Or maybe it just means I fail at eating good food.)The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is clean and the service is great! The food is guaranteed to be good! I suggest: Roti as appetizer, Golden Tofu, Unchoy, any of their curries, Banyan Tree fried rice, Belchan Eggplant, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best and one of the only Malaysian restaurants in the bay. . .. . Everything at Banyan Tree is fresh and delicious. The service may not be the best, the worst I've ever experienced was a slight...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for several years now.My favorite dish is probably the aromatic chicken. It is essentially fried chicken cooked with mangoes and sweet and sour sauce. The chicken for this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
sampled the #203 seafood soup w/salted cabbage bean curd(6.95) #700 hainanese chicken(8.95) was happily surprised that some kind of brown rice accompanied the meal gratis. this banyan operates by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here since they changed the name and ownership, but my friend was right, the quality has gone down a bit. I usually get the mee goreng, aromatic chicken, chicken satay & the flying...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went there for lunch and we ordered fish dry curry, Malaysian fish, and kung pao chicken, hainan chicken. They have a special lunch menu for $5.00 and it is definitely worth it, outstanding value....
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice, once for lunch and once for dinner. And I agree with others, the roti canai is yummy. I had dinner there just last week. I loved the pineapple fried rice and coconut steamed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good time eating here. We had a variety of dishes that range from chicken to beef. All them were pretty good and inexpensive. Very good seafood dishes and I liked their pad thai. The service...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since the last time I ate here, but what I do remember is that the roti canai is YUMMMMMMMMMMMY! Of course I've had other dishes here, but the roti canai stands out in my memory the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, this place just hasn't been the same since it changed ownership. What happened to the transsexual waitresses with five o'clock shadow and size 2 jeans? The food has taken a dive too. Meh,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came in late on New Year's day, craving some crab. The BF had read a good review comparing it to Crustaceans so it was game on for me. We walked in to a long narrow restaurant which looked very clean...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So i just went back here a few days ago... Damn, i need to come here more often.I came in for lunch to find out they now have $5 lunch specials. That means i can get Aromatic Chicken, Chicken Pad...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is pretty good here & the pricing is cheap. the place is super small. the service - well a few of my friends think the waitresses look like men... why not 5 stars? well - nothing wow'd me. :)
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a lot since it's close to home. The food usually tastes very good and isn't bland. The Lamb Curry is really good. Noodles are generally good. I wasn't in love with their Salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had to have the Roti Canai (my favorite appetizer ever). It used to be my favorite thing to have here, back in the day, but it wasn't as good as before. The curry dipping sauce is just not as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I actually didn't had my lunch at the restaurant. My boss just brought us food at work (great boss :D). Well, I had the Mee Goreng noodles (it's a Malaysian-influenced Indian yellow noodles stir-fried...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a pick from yelp reviews. we are vegetarians and hence were happy to see a large choices for us. The roti canai and Indian mee goreng were great. Its on par with Layang Layang in Cupertino...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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This restaurant is ok...but really not worth raving about. If you want to go to a good thai food restaurant, there are PLENTY in union city (even across the street!). Prices are decent, the food is decent, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a random pick for the dinner while we were coming back from SFO. The ambiance is ok and it looks like the fast food place. We ordered the appetizers - chicken herbal soup it was really good...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's the difference between Thai and Malay food? I have no idea.Service was very good, nice decor and decoration. Most importantly, excellent ventilation.On the last visit, ordered the Tom Yam...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummy thai food. i came here with a group of my girlfriends. Its kind of a hole in a wall place, but the accomadated a party of 10. THe staff with really nice. I portions are good for one person. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really love the food here, If you get a chance to see how the prepare the Roti Carai it is pretty interesting, Ive been going to this place for over 3 years, before it was called Banyan Garden, not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM!!!! I love this place. I never used to like Thai or Malaysian food, but then I went here, and it all changed. Their pad thai is crazy good, and that roti bread thing as an appetizer is yummy....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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My closets friends and I have been here! And I introduced this place to my relatives. We LOVE it here! The food and service is always good. They have the BEST Roti Prata (not sure how you spell it) and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Malaysian/Singaporean/Thai/Indian....it just seems like a mix of them all, but nonetheless, its pretty darn good. I forget where there's a good Mongolian spot in San Francisco, but it's surprising to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 So... my nursing friends and I go into here sit down and order. We get our food and start getting our grub on.. only till I was done with my meal did I realize how packed the place got! I was THAT...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We used to go here a lot then the food and service started diving so lost interest. The food is decent, we've pretty much tried half the menu. The laksa was watery & tasteless! Yuck!
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a Sunday brunch at 10:30 am w/ the doors wide open. One of the staff informed us sternly that they open at 11 am.....We came back at 11 am to a nice and cool air conditioned restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate here once 'cause it looked interesting. Menu is filled with yummy looking stuff. The decor was great and the staff was friendly. I don't know if its authentic but it definitely wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty good. Service can be a little slow at times, but they're nice people. I've been here several times.Roti Canai - Indian flat bread served with a curry dipping sauce for about $3...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food was absolutely DELISH! We loved everything we ordered! We had the Aromatic Chicken, (crispy boneless chicken served with mango in a tangy lemongrass and garlic sauce) Pad Thai, (Thai rice...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here once with my entire maternal family so we had to order at least 13 dishes so please bear with me.The Roti Canai here is really good, the curry dipping sauce is savory with a kick to it,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, not quite 5 stars...more like 4.5, but there hasn't been enough 5 stars for this place, so I need to do my part to show how great this place is.It's...really great. Some of my favorite dishes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Banyan Tree is an interesting mix of Southeast Asian foods -- Malaysian, Thai, and Singaporean, I believe.I could make a meal out of the roti canai and stuffed tofu satay alone. The roti canai is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is ok. I know the management of this place and its name has changed a few times, so I don't know how great it has been.The last time we came here was for my sis-in-law's birthday. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Another restaurant staple in our lives. The best Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai cuisine in the UC, in fact, most likely the only one in the UC! The food is sooooooooo goooooooood! We must come here a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, especially all the noodle dishes. The coconut rice is delish! It comes served in the coconut itself and you get the cup of juice that comes out of it. The service here is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great if you're craving SE Asian food but can't decide specifically what kind you want. They have variations of entrees that are like hybrids between cultures. I went here with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK-I do not know much about Thai, Singaporean, Malaysian food but I like this place. I especially like the black rice and coconut milk they give as a dessert. Small and narrow but never feels...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some girls from my church and I came here for a little outing after church. When we arrived I thought the place was cute and we all loved how there were so many pictures in the menu! We were also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good!Can't go wrong with ordering Pineapple Fried Rice, Aromatic Chicken, and Taro Nest.Their service is great no matter how busy it gets. Our drinks are always filled. I had to tell...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked it for the most part. It might seem dark and narrow (it looks more like a long hallway than anything else, but it wasn't too crowded. It was a little noisy with the graduation party,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place was 4.5 stars when it was Banyan Garden. Richie ran a tight restaurant, everyone was always coming for more, but when they changed owners/management the business has come down quite a bit....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice food, love the apt. roti w/ curry. Did not like the lynch pork. The food is similar to Thai food. However, there are some Thai food on the menu, but not original. The setting is very modern...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know when this place first opened. I had to say I went there a lot. Their Roti was Bomb, their food in general was good. Then I think they changed owners/managers etc cause the food started...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My brother and I got to see my cousin's brand new baby for the first time last night. He reproduced so good! His daughter is the most beautiful, special, wonderful baby ever. If any of the rest of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a few times with family and friends. I gotta say they still have very tasty dishes. Although the chicken in the mango chicken is a bit dry, the flavoring was still delicious. Its a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The menu was easy to read, with descriptions of the dishes and a lot of pics. The service here was excellent. And our food arrived quickly. Their Mango Chicken is delicious and is served in two...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Exploring on food has always been fun. Last night i was with the most wicked food critique on fine dining, yes he is human, Mr. joey K. The last time we ate at a four star Filipino Resto by SF and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch with my Dad on a Sunday afternoon, mind you our first choice was Fuddruckers in Union Landing (Goes to show we weren't really sure what we wanted). So we decided to have lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They get an A from me. I mean it's a bit expensive, but the quality of the food is superb! I absolutely love the decor of the restaurant, but the restaurant itself is a little too small-- too...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I've had here has been good, but their stuff can be greasier than I like. Flavors are great, and service is variable depending on the day/server. It's generally decent, other times great....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Some of my favorite things to order:Malaysian LobakRoti CanaiAromatic ChickenPineapple Fried RicePad Thaiand my favorite desserts to order:BANANA GORENG (it's one of my fav...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I remember that they offer lunch specials for $6 - $7, but it's only for Mondays through Friday, so when I was in the area during a weekday, I decided to come get the lunch special when I had the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
went here for lunch with my boyfriend and bestfriends. service is great! their food is also really good. ive never tried thai that much, so i must say this place makes me want to venture out more into...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for lunch on a weekend and got seated pretty quickly for a table of 5, and the place was a bit more filled up when we left. The food was pretty darn good & I would definitely eat here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best of the East Bay. They had a period where the chef was not too good, but with the new management (my guess is since about 6-8 months back (autumn of 2007), the new chef is now very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's more like a 3.5, but I'll round it up to 4 just because the service is great.It used to be Banyan Garden, but I didn't even notice the change in food or service. The food is pretty good if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite local restaurant!Let's start with the tasty evil crab - it was sweet and tangy. No need to go to SF's Crustacean anymore! Great crab is just in the suburbs! Be prepared to have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's funny about this place is that every time we walked by here the place seems to be either empty or doesn't have a lot of people in it. I've always wanted to try the place but the wifee was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food at affordable prices! Love that they offer a variety of different Asian ethnic-centric food; from Malaysian to Thai. Service is great and fast.
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The change from "banyan garden" into "banyan tree" didnt really effect me, the place still has awesome food. and their transvestite waitresser? still works there. great place for family style eating....
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My sister-in-law took me and my husband here for a late lunch a couple of weeks ago, and... YUM!! I didn't have the pleasure of experiencing them as Banyan Garden with the previous owners, so I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While we generally prefer Simply thai in newark, Banyan tree is where we go when we have the kids in tow. The food is fresh and non-greasy, there are lots of child friendly dishes, and a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be much better. I guess the new owners can't live up to the standard that I am used to at this place. Although the food and service is still ok I am looking for other places.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My rating is actually a 3.5 because I miss Banyan Garden (BT's former name). I usually get take out from BT when it's the end of the week and I'm tired and don't want to cook. The hubby and I order...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good! The curries are fantastic and some of the best Thai/Malaysian/Japanese curries I have had.Sorry I can't make specific recommendations because I don't remember the spelling of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a huge fan of their entrees, but the mango sticky rice is the best I've found here in the bay...not that I've been on a great hunt for mango sticky rice, but I have tried it at a few places. Once...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsMet a girlfriend for lunch here last Sunday. LOVED the tofu satay app with peanut sauce, that was an entree in itself and was stuffed with julienned cucumber and sprouts- REALLY good and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good to excellent food.Union city has a nice little shopping center with some great food. It's the kind of thing I miss living in Vallejo. No big-name chain restaurants, just local Asian food. Banyan...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was a solid four-stars a couple years ago when it was still called Banyan Garden, before they changed ownership. Their food is just as good now as it was back then, but the new guys have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to the modern, romantic, hip and trendy "Banyan Garden"? It was bought out by some older Chinese people and turned into "Banyan Tree".The menu seems to have remained the same and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-Good Service-Roti was cold and greasy-Food was decent: similar to chinese take out-If you get anything with mango,make sure you like sour stuff-Yummy fried banana ice cream!
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a local Asian restaurant, this place has a certain "cool" factor. I mean outside of the open kitchen where you can hear and witness the clanging of the woks as flames occasionally light up the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, I've been going here since it opened in the early 2000s. haha. it was good then, and it seems even better now. [: the thai iced tea was bombbbbb. i wish it was refillable. haha. the pad thai was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty legit when it comes down to Thai/Malaysian cuisine.I don't mind this place at all. I think it is alright.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here 2 times. First time I ate there it was okay. I wanted to see if it was of the same quality as the other Banyan Tree Restaurant in Pleasant Hill. Customer service is okay. My second time I ate...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with Clara and Jon as part of our monthly meetups. I thought I'd never gone here before, but in fact I had about 2 years before. If I forget a place like this, it means it was neither...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
*** Note: Change of ownership summer 2007 ***My reviews are all about value. My most recent trip was not a good experience. Prices are relative high for an Asian fare, but under previous ownership,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two Singaporeans, one Chinese Malaysian New Zealander and one Kansan Manhattanite ordered:101 Roti canai - generally nice and stretchy, I like this with more ghee (like the version at Singapore...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
2.5* For the time I had been here, the food was alright. If you're starving and looking for a great deal with great prices, I would suggest going next door to Little Potato - weird name, but kick ASS...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and get takeout here every so often. My favorites are their Aromatic Chicken (fried chicken breast w/ that sweet thai chili sauce) and hainanese chicken rice. Hubby likes the coconut rice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A coworker took two of us to dinner her for our bdays. When we first arrived at around 6pm, the place was EMPTY. It got a few more parties while we were there. THis place is tucked back into the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their roti canai is delicious! next time i might have to get an entire order just for myself. ;) we also ordered:aromatic chicken: how can you go wrong with fried chicken? ;)beef rendang: tender beef,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh this place, I spent a lot of time eating and conversing here. Tried a lot of food .... and now ...I seem to finally settled on this course dinner for now. Italian Bread -- crispy and freshly cooked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The boyfriend and I have been wanting to come here for quite a while now. Mainly because we want to taste the Black Pepper Crab since the one we had in Singapore was excellent and we miss it so much....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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We have only been there once but we will definitely go back again to try everything else on the menu. We ordered the taro ring; it's not the best we've eaten but it's good enough to satisfy the odd taro...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM. My BF took me on our first date here. I knew then that it was gna work - the food was delicious! Yes, the management has changed, and it has effected the food some, and the prices have gone up a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe 3.5 stars. Great food, service is uh-uh. About the only place where the Laksa is anyway decent. They can spice it up well. Would have loved to give it more stars, but there is a noticable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's definitely a little overpriced and nothing too impressive. We went with a big group and ordered a lot of dishes so I don't want to rate each and every one.We went for my birthday and it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's the new ownership mentioned below...but I was pretty well unimpressed with this place. The Roti Canai was pretty good, and they do have an interesting selection of alcoholic and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, terrible service.
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Way too expensive. The roti canai appetizer was really good. The sizzling vegetables had a really tasty sauce but the veggies were not cooked enough. They did bring us some yummy bean dessert at the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were there a few weeks ago and realized something was different after we walked in. The waitress told us they had recently changed ownership. The menu didn't change much but we were so disappointed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my gf. It's a nice place to dine in if you want some SE asian food :)We ordered:1. Roti Canai --- a very fulfilling indian appetizer (roti and curry sauce) and it's as good as the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing I like here so far is the roti cani ( something like that ) which is only an appetizer. ( A naan like bread with awesome sauce ) What else to order?? Everything else I've tried is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Although it's not all posh-like, it's casual atmosphere makes me feel comfortable & the food is goodOutside the plaza is kind of low-key. But once you step into Banyan, the restaurant is small yet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good service, nice atmosphere, decent priced lunch plates. The very thoughtful server gave my 2 yo a paper plate with Sesame Street characters, plastic cutlery and a cup with a straw and lid. That...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is what truly got me hooked on Thai/Malaysian food! After a few amazing dining experiences here, it had tempted me to try several other thai restaurants around the bay. And thus so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this restaurant! It's small but a trendy place with an Asian flair decor. Expect great customer service where the owner is always around, attending to your needs. They cook fast, so if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Banyan Tree (used to be Banyan Garden) is a great little place if you want to try some Malaysian-Singaporean-Indian-Thai fusion food. I've been going here since it opened and the food has remained...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really cute. From the outside it looks really small, but when you come in, it's well decorated. The first time I tried this place, I didn't know if I would like Malaysian food. We...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is good - service, food and ambiance. but the tranny waiter/ess kinda freaked me out. i didn't how to refer her/him when i asked the shim's manager about the ingredients in one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place used to be good, but not anymore. They now have a new owner for about 6 months. Their portion got a lot smaller than before, the pinapple fried rice wasn't tasty at all, and the curry just...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Update: Sept 2007I had dinner with a gf on 9/6/07 and ordered out Coconut rice and Kong Pao Prawns to bring home for my bf. The named of the restaurant changed from Banyan Garden to Banyan Tree. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place does have a great variety of SE Asian cuisine. Most of it is good, however, there is a slight stench lingering around the restaurant. When you walk in, that faint stench is still there. And...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay. I think my standards for Singporean/Malaysian and Thai cuisine have been set higher because of my Singaporean ex. His family makes the best Singaporean food so nothing will ever compare. So I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really enjoyed my dinner here! I don't remember what the name of it was, but it was basically a bunch of different veggies stir-friend in this amazing red curry-ish sort of sauce. It was one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i go here sometimes with my family. last night was the first time i went as it was banyan tree. prices went up a little, but they are still reasonble. food still great. my personal favorites are the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I had here was tasty and good.I loved the roti and the curries that I tried here - deep and rich, with lots of explosive flavors. They could probably stand to be a bit spicier - I like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were disappointed that the food wasn't more flavorful particularly the curry dishes we tried. Next time we'll go to Milpitas and eat at the Coconut Grove or Banana Leaf when we want good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food!
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance for a strip mall restaurant. Dark and romantic inside. The green curry is really good. It comes with okra, string beans, & tomatoes. I used the curry to dip the wonderful roti bread...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, this place gets a 4 STAR because:I love Singapore. I love the Hawker Food and just being there. Going to Banyan Garden, I get transported to Singapore. The food is Good and consistent. -2 STARS...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the first and only Malaysian restaurant I have ever patronized. However, I'm not really sure if I can count it as such, since the manager greeted and spoke to me in Cantonese, and all the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A reasonably tasty Malaysian restaurant close to Union city BART station. The service is mediocre, borderline rushed. Guys I would not bring your 1st date here. The deco is contemporary and for a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best asian cuisine places in Union City. Their thai iced tea alone is the best I've had. Try the aromatic chicken and the sizzling beef.
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Malaysian and Thai food. I've been here a couple time and I'm suprised people have gave it such good reviews. It looks like a very classy restaurant and the presentation is nice. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Banyan Garden is one of those places I wish I went to more often. Each time I go there I always say to myself, "Why the hell did I wait so long to go here again?"Malaysian food is great if you're with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
They changed owner, and now the name of the restaurant is Banyan Tree. I used to love this place, sadly, not anymore. The other day I went there, I was very disappointed with the dishes. The stir fry...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At first I couldn't find the place because the sign said Banyan Tree, not garden.. kinda weird but anyway the food was the bomb. I love the seafood with the taro nest and the fried rice with the egg...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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The array of choices on the menu may seem a bit overwhelming at first glance, but it's definitely worth looking through. As someone unfamiliar with the various types dishes, having the pictures on the menu was...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars. It would be 4 stars, but there was one time where we had a bad experience with one of the servers. We asked for two #9's. They thought we said #2 and #9. When they brought #2 out, we...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place to be good, the staff was very friendly and took the time to answer our questions and explain the different dishes we were thinking about and even offered some pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum Yum!!! I love southeast asian food. We ordered the roti canai, red chicken curry and the hainanese chicken. The hainanese chicken wasn't that great, but the curry...the curry was GOOD. We got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In short, Banyan Tree rocks! The food is good, served fast, and it's not very expensive. I'd suggest going in a group so you can sample a whole bunch of dishes. The rotis are good, as is the pineapple...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This happens to be one of the few places I enjoy going to in Union City. The food is good but a bit pricey. The things not to miss out on is the Roti Kanai and the Mango Chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i really love this place, i love everything about it, that includes: the menu (i like their variety), the atmosphere (its dim but it works), and its not too pricey. I've been here numerous times and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The singapore chili crab is really good. The steam spring roll is a bit bland. Good selection of southasian beers. Nice decor but can get quite noisy when the place is packed.
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the decor and the food here. Can get a little pricey. Dinner for 3 can run about $35-40. You gotta try their Indian bread with the peanut sauce and the pineapple fried rice. Their chicken in the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first thing you notice when you walk in is the decor. It's very nicely done and looks so out of place in a Union City strip mall. The staff is very friendly and has always been more than happy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of SE Asian food but my BF is and I would have to say this place was pretty decent. Dining area is small but do-able. Staff is very friendly which is what keeps me coming back every...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOthing special. I had better malaysian food. The serving size were rather small for the price.
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Solid Malaysian meals served in a strip mall with decent decor. This is a no frills place where they don't even have a cover page for the menu. You're expected to go just for food given their...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fave Thai place in this side of the bay by far. The place is quaint but decorated uniquely with its red walls and creatively placed bamboos and leaves. The setting has "more length than width"...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Updated 7/3/07:We ate here for dinner cuz I wanted some Malaysian/Singaporean/Thai cuisine. This place is close to us so not too far which I like.We ordered 5 dishes cuz we're piggies:Roti Canai...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Banyan Garden is the best in the Bay, even when compared to popular Straits Cafe! The chicken rice is intense and addictive, even for those who have not tried Singaporean food. Malaysian dry curry is excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
must have:roti kanaipineapple fried ricearomatic chickenmalaysian chow funand it's all reasonably priced!
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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This is one of Union City's best kept secrets. It may be tucked into the corner of a strip mall, but don't let the location fool you. The food is really good, the service is great, and you will leave with a...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their coconut rice and dishes with taro.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2005
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