Banana Leaves – Thai
Banana Leaves invites diners on a sensory journey across the continent, where the sizzle of golden scallion pancakes and the fragrant steam from baskets of handmade dumplings create a vibrant, bustling atmosphere. The kitchen masterfully bridges borders, serving everything from buttery, flaky Indian roti canai to savory Japanese okonomiyaki and pillowy steamed buns filled with aromatic lemongrass chicken. This eclectic retreat celebrates the diverse textures of Asian street food, offering a tapestry of flavors that ranges from the delicate crunch of Bali-style tofu to the soul-warming comfort of traditional spring rolls.
2020, Florida Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC, 20009 +12029861333 https://www.mybananaleaves.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, low-carb, halal, gluten-free, pescatarian, low-fat, plant-based, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, atkins, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, gerd, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, candida
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Pork Dumplings - $7.95: Pan-fried chopped pork & mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dumplings - $7.95: Pan-fried chopped mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pizza) - $11.95: Pan-fried pancakes mixed with cabbage, bacon, and scallion, served w. seaweed, mayo sauce and bonito flakes. Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Indian Pancakes (Roti Canai) - $8.95: Wheat flour, vegetables margarine pancakes served with spicy curry potato sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancakes - $6.95: Pan-fried pancakes with scallion served with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Fried Spring Rolls - $6.5: Mixed vegetables wrapped with rice paper served with sweet and sour sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saigon Fried Spring Rolls - $8.5: Crab meat, pork and clear noodle wrapped with rice paper. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bali Crispy Tofu - $8.95: Deep fried served with homemade honey peanut sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Japanese Crispy Tofu - $8.95: Deep fried served with homemade teriyaki sauce with seaweed and bonito flakes. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Lemongrass Chicken Steamed Buns - $8.95: With cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, onion and peanut. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Pork Steamed Buns - $8.95: Slow-braised pork belly with cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, onion and peanut. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crabmeat Rangoon - $8.95: Fried wonton filled with crabmeat, cream cheese and served with spicy mayo. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $11.95: Seasoned squid dipped in batter, deep fried and served with spicy mayo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $9.95: Skewers of grilled chicken served with slightly spicy peanut sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curry Puffs - $8.95: Deep fried crispy pastry filled with curried potato. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Shrimp Wonton - $8.95: Deep-fried wonton filled with chopped shrimp and crabmeat. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Wonton - $8.95: Handmade steamed chicken wonton with spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $5.95: Steamed whole green soybean pots sprinkle with salt. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Nachos - $11.95: Fresh salmon, wasabi, avocado, crabstick, cilantro and scallions tossed with homemade spicy sauce, served with crispy wonton skin. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Roll - $7.95: Cook shrimp, shredded papaya, cucumber, lettuce, and basil wrapped with rice paper. Served with homemade plum sauce and ground peanut. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Catering Bento Boxes
Minimum order of 12 required.
- Catering Bento Box (Per Person) - $16: Minimum order 12. Served with California roll, Miso soup, seaweed salad and jasmine rice. Choice of Beef w/ Broccoli, Chicken w/ Broccoli, General Tso Chicken, Vegetables Tempura, Grilled Salmon Teriyaki, Grilled Lemongrass Chicken, Grilled Honey Peanut Chicken, or Grilled Honey Peanut Tofu. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
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