Banana Leaf – Indian
Fragrant clouds of steam rise from copper pots of slow-cooked Hyderabadi biryani, filling the air with the intoxicating aroma of toasted spices and saffron. The vibrant traditions of Andhra cuisine come alive through crispy, golden masala dosas and hearty communal meals where tangy tomato dal meets the fiery, bold kick of signature chicken fry. It is a soulful destination that captures the essence of South Indian hospitality, inviting diners to linger over plates piled high with authentic, spice-kissed treasures.
Banana Leaf, South Pacific Coast Highway, Clifton, Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, 90277, United States https://bananaleafla.com/0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Family Meals
- Banana Leaf Special Meal - $74.99: 1 Appetizer, 2 16oz Curries, 2 Rice, 1 Biryani, 1 Dessert Available at: dinner, lunch
- Full Meal: Tomato Dal and Andhra Chicken Fry - $32.99: 16oz Tomato Dal, 16oz Andhra ghee roast chicken fry, 16oz Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Meal: Tomato Dal and Andhra Potato Fry - $27.99: 16oz Rice, 16oz Tomato Dal, 16oz Potato Fry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
South Indian Specials
- Masala Dosa - $17 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Biryani
- Hyderabad Organic Chicken Dum Biryani - $19.99: Organic chicken marinated in spices, yogurt, saffron Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Halal Dum Biryani - $21.99: Goat marinated in spices, yogurt, saffron Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Boneless Halal Chicken Biryani - $18.99: Boneless Chicken Dum Biryani Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken 65 Biryani - $18.99: Halal, Natural, Boneless Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabad Vegetable Dum Biryani - $16.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabad Paneer Biryani - $17.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jackfruit Dum Biryani - $17.99 Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabad Egg Biryani - $17.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andhra Gongura Shrimp Biryani - $21.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Fry Biryani - $21.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Samosa (2 Pcs) - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dosa Balls (Punugulu) - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tikka Masala French Fries - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Paneer - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer 65 - $15.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mumbai Chana Masala Chaat - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Pakoda - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Pakoda - $15.99: Cottage cheese dipped in chickpea flour batter and deep fried Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilli Chicken - $15.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabad Boneless Fish Fry - $18.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sukka - $15.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Goat Sukka - $16.99 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Samosa Chat - $11.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken 65 - $15.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andhra Chicken Fry - $17.99: Halal, Natural, Boneless Dietary tags: Halal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabadi Halal Chicken Majestic - $16.99 Dietary tags: Halal, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish 65 - $18.99 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hyderabad Paneer Majestic - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- South Indian Omelette - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cauliflower (Gobi) 65 - $15.99: Cauliflower fritters fried in spicy batter Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mirch Bajji - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Bonda - $10.99: Deep fried ball mixed with boiled eggs and Indian spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aratikaya Bajji - $9.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Meat & Seafood
- Chicken Tikka Masala - $18.99: Grilled chicken cubes in tomato cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Chicken Tikka Masala - $19.99: Organic chicken cubes in tomato cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rogan Josh - $19.99: Aromatic goat curry with home-style spices Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chennai Chicken Chettinad - $17.99: Traditional spicy chicken curry with fresh ground spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gongura Kodi Kura - $17.99: Chicken curry with sorrel leaves Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Chicken - $18.99: Boneless chicken in velvety tomato onion gravy Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andhra Chicken Curry - $17.99: Home-style spices, onions, tomatoes, coconut milk Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Vindaloo - $21.99 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Saag - $21.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tikka Masala - $21.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andhra Fish Pulusu - $21.99: Fish in tamarind sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Gongura Leaves Shrimp Curry - $21.99 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses - Vegetarian
- Aloo Gobi - $15.99: Sauteed cauliflower and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tamarind Leaves Dal - $15.99: Tamarind leaves, toor dal, onion, tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saag (Palak) Paneer - $16.99: Spinach, paneer cubes, cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paneer Butter Masala - $16.99: Tomato onion gravy with cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chana Masala - $15.99: Garbanzo beans in onion tomato gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bhindi Masala - $16.99: Okra gravy with onions and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jackfruit Tikka Masala - $16.99: Jackfruit in onion tomato sauce with cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malai Kofta - $16.99: Paneer and vegetable balls in smooth gravy Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellow Dal Fry - $14.99: Lentil soup with tadka Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kadai Paneer - $16.99: Cottage cheese and bell peppers in flavorful masala Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gutti Vankaya (Eggplant) Curry - $16.99: Andhra special eggplant curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Andhra Tindora Pakora Fry - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice
- Plain Rice - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brown Rice - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurt (Curd Rice) - $12.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jeera Rice - $13.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veg Fried Rice - $16.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice - $18.99 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Breads
- Garlic Naan - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plain Naan - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butter Naan - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roti - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Malabar Paratha - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Gulab Jamun - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rasmalai - $3.99: Cottage cheese patties in saffron milk rabri Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gulab Jamun Cake - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Falooda Cake - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Mango Lassi - $4.5
- Banana Leaf Mango Special Drink - $4.5 Dietary tags: Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Lime Soda - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orangina - Citrus Sparkling Juice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Rose Milk - $4.99
- Falooda - $6.5
- South Indian Healthy Butter Milk - $3.99: Yogurt, ginger, curry leaves, salt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Masala Chai - $3.99
- Instant Coffee - $3.99
- Perrier Water - $4.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Indian Soda (Thumps Up/Limca) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Soda (Coke/Sprite/Diet Coke/Pepsi) - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bottled Water - $2.5
- Bundaberg Ginger Beer - $3.99
- Topo Chico Mineral Water - $1.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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