Banana Leaf Kitchen in Huntington Beach Offers Laotian by the Ocean

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • August 21, 2019
Chicken satay at Banana Leaf Kitchen Photo by Shannon Aguiar In every part of Banana Leaf Kitchen’s name, there’s truth in advertising. As it’s first and foremost a takeout joint designed for GrubHub orders, the Huntington Beach eatery’s kitchen...
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