Unbelievable food!!!
This is definately the best chinese food in Rio Rancho. I think I like it better than P.F. Chang's. I always order the Kung Pao Chicken and it is plenty hot(i recommend medium). Their soups there are awesome. The atmosphere is also very cool. We have been going there almost 1x/week since it opened.    [22 Apr 2005 19:46:45]

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Recommended Dishes: Kung Pao Chicken

     ­Anonymous   

Good Stuff
I love Thai and this was very good. The hot could have been hotter though.    [28 Feb 2005 14:56:18]

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     ­Harry Yogi   

Not Good
Based upon the prior reviews, I thought this might be better than taking the time to drive downtown. Bad decision!

I can't remember having worse eggrolls anywhere. Sam's Club would be far superior.

The Pho soup was pretty good.

The "house" fried rice was something I could do better, and I'm not a great cook. The "Thai Basil Chicken" was like something from a school cafeteria.

Unless you're confinrd to Rio Rancho, try Cafe Dalat or Que Huong on Central downtown.    [13 Jun 2005 00:55:55]

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     ­Halapeno   

I Will Return Often
Good food and service with nice atmosphere at a reasonable price.    [12 May 2005 22:47:45]

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     ­Poncho   

Really fine oriental
Amateur retiree who's had oriental from NYC to San Fran gives two thumbs up. Has to be 80th %ile oriental food with pleasant service, generous portions, nice decor and very reasonable price.
Negative review must be an anomaly.
And, oh - spicy means it!    [27 Jun 2005 00:21:57]

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     ­NM_Bill, Rio Rancho, NM   

We love BL!
We have enjoyed eating at BL lots of times. My wife usually finds one dish and orders it all the time, but at BL, she can't decide which is her favorite because they have all been so good. Each of us orders a different entree so we can share, and our picky eater (our son) actually eats from each dish. The servings are a good size and a good value. We also enjoy the almond cookies. We will continue to go often.    [22 Jan 2006 20:28:13]

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     ­Rick   

MMM MMM Good
I have yet to have better Asian food in this whole metro area. In fact I have only been to one place that is on the same level as this and thats Flo's in AZ. (She is the wife (or ex) of PF Chang and her food is better). Curry Shrimp rocks!    [16 Feb 2006 21:58:42]

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Recommended Dishes: Red Curry Shrimp

     ­Mike D   miked at whatskickinchicken dot com

Banana Leaf is Awesome
The food is very well seasoned and presented and bursting with flavor. The interior decor is very nicely done and the evironment is very very clean. Wish we lived closer. Will definitely stop by next time we are in town!    [27 Feb 2006 14:04:55]

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     ­Oklahoma Sooner   

Best asian food in New Mexico
I was shocked to find the best asian food in a restaurant in Rio Rancho. It is well worth the trip across the river and up the hill.    [12 Jun 2006 14:08:32]

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Recommended Dishes: Silver Mongolian beef

     ­Bill   

Service is not bad, the price is great. My favorite is Veggies Melee with chicken or tofu.    [09 Aug 2006 13:05:45]

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Recommended Dishes: Vegetable Melee with Chicken

     ­Anonymous