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: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, halal, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, gerd, low-fodmap, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, raw-food, renal, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, sirtfood, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently open
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: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Veggie Dumplings - $5: 10 house made dumplings, house dumpling sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Veggie Spring Rolls - $5: 5 carrots, cabbage, scallions, sweet chilli sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Scallion Pancake - $5: hoisin, scallions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Banyan Bento - $20: pork & leek dumplings, veggie dumplings, veggie spring rolls, scallion pancake, smashed cucumbers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Snacks + Bites
- Banyan House Rolls - $10: warm brioche, kimchi pimento Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Edamame - $8: ssamjang Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Pickled Pineapple - $8: kimchi marinated Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Smashed Cucumbers - $9: ginger soy sauce, chilli crisp, lemon Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
Baos + Buns
- Char-Siu Pork Bun - $11: brioche bun, braised pork, sesame Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Lobster Roll - $28: brioche roll, red curry butter, chives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Avocado Bao - $16: bbq sauce, onion, pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Fried Chicken Bao - $16: gochujang glaze, pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Belly Bao - $16: crispy pork belly, sweet + sour hoisin sauce, cucumber, carrot, jalapeno Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Shared Favorites
- Korean Carrot Salad - $8: gochujang, sesame, lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan
- Green Bean Salad - $8: ginger-scallion oil, maldon salt, garlic chips Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Ahi Tuna Crispy Rice - $20: sriracha, scallions, unagi sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Salmon Sashimi - $18: pink peppercorn, lemon + thai basil vinaigrette, yuzu salt, scallion, cucumber Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Miso Caesar Salad - $16: napa cabbage, kale, parmesan, cured egg yolk, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Sirtfood
- House Salad (Small) - $14: mixed greens, miso-ginger dressing, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- House Salad (Large) - $26: mixed greens, miso-ginger dressing, seasonal vegetables Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Bang Bang Shrimp - $19: sweet chili mayo, shishito peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shishito Peppers - $12: lime, yuzu salt Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Mapo Tofu Poutine - $17: ground pork mapo tofu, american cheese, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Rangoon Fritter - $15: mozzarella, scallions, sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Coconut Calamari - $20: coconut batter, lemon, fresno chilis, sweet chili mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Noodles
- Veggie Lo Mein - $21: lo mein noodles, house veggies, soy-garlic glaze Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Soba Noodles - $15: red cabbage, beets, carrots, snow peas, cilantro, cabbage, watermelon radish, peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Dan Dan Noodles - $23: spicy szechuan chicken ragu, lomein noodles, peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Main Courses
- Skirt Steak - $29: red curry marinade, peanut sauce, nuoc Cham Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Dairy-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Korean Sticky Chicken - $24: gochujang glaze, miso ranch, seasonal banchan Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Whole Fried Fish - $49: seasonal fish, sweet + spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Brunch Specials
- Pastry Basket - $18: morning bun, pain au chocolate, biscuit, banana bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mini Doughnuts - $8: assortment of vanilla + chocolate cake minis with vanilla glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Bun - $8: brioche, cinnamon-brown sugar filling, cream cheese glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Banyan Benedict - $18: bao bun, crispy pork belly, poached eggs, sriracha hollandaise, cilantro, home fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Ube French Toast - $17: sourdough french toast, ube pastry cream, whipped cream, ube caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- The Gallows Breakfast Sandwich - $17: fried eggs, american cheese, bacon, avocado, hash brown patty, spicy aioli, italian baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Asparagus - $12: lemon-togarashi oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Baby Carrots - $12: miso glaze, scallions, sesame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Roasted Mushrooms - $10: furikake beurre blanc, breadcrumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- White Rice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- French Fries - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
Beverages
- Vibe Check - $15: blanco tequila, mezcal, lime, basil-lemon syrup, salt
- Beautiful Thing - $15: vodka, lemongrass, ginger, lime, soda
- Hot Girl Walk - $14: cucumber gin, tonic
- Supreme Leader - $15: thai-chili vodka, coconut water, lime, simple
- Blue Jeans - $15: vodka, lemon, blueberry syrup
- Sad Panda - $15: house cucumber gin, watermelon, lime, aloe
- Havana Heat - $14: house 5-spice rum, lime, mexican coke
- Boozy Bird - $16: blackbird cold brew-espresso, vodka, lucano cafe
- White Lotus - $15: vodka, st. elder, lemon, lychee purée
- Strawberry Sangria - $13: red wine, orange vodka, brandy, citrus, strawberry syrup
- Little Miss Tang - $14: house tangerine vodka, lime, cranberry, orange, soda
- Ube Painkiller - $15: 5-spice rum, pineapple, orange, ube syrup, coco foam
- Golden Girl - $14: bourbon, honey-lavender syrup, lemon
- Juno - $15: house thai-basil tequila, lime, agave, strawberry syrup
- Kung Fu Panda (Zero Proof) - $10: watermelon, lime, aloe, soda water
- Piña Con Nada (Zero Proof) - $12: five spice pineapple juice, lime, orange, coconut, egg white
- Malaysian Mule (Zero Proof) - $12: lemon grass, lime, ginger
- House Lemonade - $10: house lemonade
- Glass Bottle Coke - $6: 12 oz. bottle
- Sparkling Water - $8: 28oz Saratoga