The Banana Leaf

Traditional Hmong Cuisine

The Banana Leaf is known as Idaho Springs’ favorite Asian restaurant! With traditional dishes, their very own Chef Brenda cooks up brilliance in each made-to-order meal. They source the highest-quality ingredients to ensure an elevated experience.

The Mind Behind

Chef Brenda Zukel is the creative mind behind The Banana Leaf. She has been cooking for most of her life; her earliest memories are standing in the kitchen watching her parents cook, learning the foods, culture, and traditions of the Hmong people. The family would sit and eat together creating a sense of unity, family, and identity. Her earliest memories fostered a passion for cooking and a desire for sharing that passion with others.

Be sure to stop by The Banana Leaf to taste some of Chef Brenda’s delicious creations!