Banyan – Thai
Banyan invites diners into a vibrant, modern sanctuary where the steam from bamboo baskets and the aroma of seared scallion pancakes set the stage for a soulful Asian-inspired feast. Pillowy char-siu buns and delicate, hand-pleated dumplings share the table with artfully arranged bento boxes, all brightened by the zesty crunch of smashed cucumbers and tangy pickled pineapple. This lively space captures a perfect harmony of bold, savory textures and refreshing, bright flavors that linger long after the final bite.
553, Clarendon Street +16175564211 https://www.banyanboston.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Banyan
Dairy-Free at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Avocado Bao and Shishito Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shishito Peppers, Salmon Sashimi and Whole Fried Fish. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Smashed Cucumbers, Banyan House Rolls and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Skirt Steak, Golden Girl and Bang Bang Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shishito Peppers, Asparagus and Glass Bottle Coke. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shishito Peppers, Asparagus and Sad Panda. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Asparagus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Banyan
Banyan in Boston has 28 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Avocado Bao and Shishito Peppers. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Banyan
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| The Gallows Breakfast Sandwich | 61.5 g | 42.6 g |
| Green Bean Salad | 15.6 g | 41.2 g |
| Strawberry Sangria | 13.7 g | 34.4 g |
| Juno | 6 g | 32.6 g |
| Char-Siu Pork Bun | 27.1 g | 30.8 g |
| Bang Bang Shrimp | 18.6 g | 28.1 g |
| Miso Caesar Salad | 39.2 g | 27 g |
| Pastry Basket | 177 g | 26.8 g |
| Ube Painkiller | 87.8 g | 21.4 g |
| House Salad (Small) | 63.8 g | 20.9 g |
| House Salad (Large) | 63.8 g | 20.9 g |
| Skirt Steak | 0 g | 19.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Happy Hour
- Pork & Leek Dumplings - $5: 10 house made dumplings, house dumpling sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Dumplings - $5: 10 house made dumplings, house dumpling sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $5: 5 carrots, cabbage, scallions, sweet chilli sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallion Pancake - $5: hoisin, scallions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banyan Bento - $20: pork & leek dumplings, veggie dumplings, veggie spring rolls, scallion pancake, smashed cucumbers Available at: dinner, lunch
Snacks + Bites
- Banyan House Rolls - $10: warm brioche, kimchi pimento Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Edamame - $8: ssamjang Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickled Pineapple - $8: kimchi marinated Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smashed Cucumbers - $9: ginger soy sauce, chilli crisp, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Baos + Buns
- Char-Siu Pork Bun - $11: brioche bun, braised pork, sesame Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll - $28: brioche roll, red curry butter, chives Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Bao - $16: bbq sauce, onion, pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Bao - $16: gochujang glaze, pickles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bao - $16: crispy pork belly, sweet + sour hoisin sauce, cucumber, carrot, jalapeno Available at: dinner, lunch
Shared Favorites
- Korean Carrot Salad - $8: gochujang, sesame, lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Bean Salad - $8: ginger-scallion oil, maldon salt, garlic chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna Crispy Rice - $20: sriracha, scallions, unagi sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Sashimi - $18: pink peppercorn, lemon + thai basil vinaigrette, yuzu salt, scallion, cucumber Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Caesar Salad - $16: napa cabbage, kale, parmesan, cured egg yolk, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Small) - $14: mixed greens, miso-ginger dressing, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad (Large) - $26: mixed greens, miso-ginger dressing, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $19: sweet chili mayo, shishito peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shishito Peppers - $12: lime, yuzu salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mapo Tofu Poutine - $17: ground pork mapo tofu, american cheese, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon Fritter - $15: mozzarella, scallions, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Calamari - $20: coconut batter, lemon, fresno chilis, sweet chili mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles
- Veggie Lo Mein - $21: lo mein noodles, house veggies, soy-garlic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soba Noodles - $15: red cabbage, beets, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, cabbage, watermelon radish, peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dan Dan Noodles - $23: spicy szechuan chicken ragu, lomein noodles, peanuts Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Skirt Steak - $29: red curry marinade, peanut sauce, nuoc Cham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Sticky Chicken - $24: gochujang glaze, miso ranch, seasonal banchan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Fried Fish - $49: seasonal fish, sweet + spicy sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Brunch Specials
- Pastry Basket - $18: morning bun, pain au chocolate, biscuit, banana bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mini Doughnuts - $8: assortment of vanilla + chocolate cake minis with vanilla glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: brunch
- Cinnamon Bun - $8: brioche, cinnamon-brown sugar filling, cream cheese glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Banyan Benedict - $18: bao bun, crispy pork belly, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise, cilantro, home fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ube French Toast - $17: sourdough french toast, ube pastry cream, whipped cream, ube caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Gallows Breakfast Sandwich - $17: fried eggs, american cheese, bacon, avocado, hash brown patty, spicy aioli, italian baguette Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Sides
- Asparagus - $12: lemon-togarashi oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Baby Carrots - $12: miso glaze, scallions, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Mushrooms - $10: furikake beurre blanc, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Vibe Check - $15: blanco tequila, mezcal, lime, basil-lemon syrup, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Beautiful Thing - $15: vodka, lemongrass, ginger, lime, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hot Girl Walk - $14: cucumber gin, tonic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Supreme Leader - $15: thai-chili vodka, coconut water, lime, simple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Slow-Carb
- Blue Jeans - $15: vodka, lemon, blueberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sad Panda - $15: house cucumber gin, watermelon, lime, aloe Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Havana Heat - $14: house 5-spice rum, lime, mexican coke Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Boozy Bird - $16: blackbird cold brew-espresso, vodka, lucano cafe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- White Lotus - $15: vodka, st. elder, lemon, lychee purée Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Sangria - $13: red wine, orange vodka, brandy, citrus, strawberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Little Miss Tang - $14: house tangerine vodka, lime, cranberry, orange, soda Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Ube Painkiller - $15: 5-spice rum, pineapple, orange, ube syrup, coco foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- Golden Girl - $14: bourbon, honey-lavender syrup, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Juno - $15: house thai-basil tequila, lime, agave, strawberry syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Kung Fu Panda (Zero Proof) - $10: watermelon, lime, aloe, soda water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Piña Con Nada (Zero Proof) - $12: five spice pineapple juice, lime, orange, coconut, egg white Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Malaysian Mule (Zero Proof) - $12: lemon grass, lime, ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- House Lemonade - $10: house lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Glass Bottle Coke - $6: 12 oz. bottle Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Water - $8: 28oz Saratoga
Frequently Asked Questions about Banyan
- Is Banyan dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Banyan has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Avocado Bao and Shishito Peppers.
- What can I eat at Banyan on a dairy-free diet?
- French Fries, Avocado Bao and Shishito Peppers carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Banyan have vegan options?
- Yes. 28 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Avocado Bao.
- Is Banyan gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Banyan?
- The Gallows Breakfast Sandwich, at roughly 42.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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