The Smiling Banana Leaf – Thai
This vibrant neighborhood gem invites diners into a space where the air is thick with the aromatic steam of spicy Tom Yum and the irresistible scent of golden, hand-rolled appetizers. Guests delight in a symphony of textures, from the delicate crunch of taro spring rolls and savory crab rangoon to the tender, peanut-drizzled chicken satay that anchors a menu of bright, soul-warming comfort. Each plate brings a burst of freshness to the table, creating a lively atmosphere where shared starters and steaming bowls of soup turn a simple meal into a festive celebration of flavor.
5901, Byrant St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15206 https://smilingbananaleaf.com/0Cuisine: Thai
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Smiling Banana Leaf
Dairy-Free at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Roll of the Day, Tom Yum and Taro in Coconut Milk. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tom Yum, Taro in Coconut Milk and Som Tom (Seasonal). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Roll of the Day, Tom Yum and Spicy Noodle Tom Yum. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 6 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crab Rangoon, Pad See Ew and Steamed Vegetables. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Side of Curry Sauce, Perrier Sparkling Water and Mango Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Roll of the Day, Taro in Coconut Milk and Som Tom (Seasonal). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Roll of the Day, Pumpkin Custard and Taro in Coconut Milk. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
GLP-1 at The Smiling Banana Leaf
The Smiling Banana Leaf in Pittsburgh has 1 glp-1-tagged dish on its current menu, including Pad Kee Mao. 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 The Smiling Banana Leaf
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Pad See Ew | 4.3 g | 55.5 g |
| Pad Kee Mao | 19.6 g | 49.7 g |
| Glass Noodle Salad | 70.2 g | 34.4 g |
| Mango Tilapia | 44 g | 28.7 g |
| Crispy Pork Spring Roll | 61.7 g | 28.5 g |
| Mango Salad | 48.7 g | 19.9 g |
| Spicy Noodle Tom Yum | 13.1 g | 19.9 g |
| Fried Tofu | 1.4 g | 18.6 g |
| Yum Mooyang | 10.3 g | 18.6 g |
| Thai Custard with Sticky Rice | 92.3 g | 18.5 g |
| Crab Rangoon | 17 g | 18.4 g |
| Sago & Black Bean with Coconut Cream | 134.4 g | 17.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Small Bites
- Fresh Roll of the Day - $7.5: tapioca paper wrapper, fresh vegetables, rice noodles, daily featured ingredient Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Taro Spring Roll - $7.5: glass noodles, cabbage, served w/sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Pork Spring Roll - $7.5: glass noodles, dry mushrooms, onions served w/ sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tofu Paradise - $7.5: crispy tofu stir-fried with napa cabbage, carrots & peanut sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Satay - $7.5: marinated chicken skewers grilled and served with cucumber & peanut sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Tofu - $7.5: crispy tofu served with sweet and sour sauce & ground peanuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumplings - $7.5: ground pork served with sweet black soy sauce; choice of steamed or fried Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rangoon - $7.5: fried wonton filled with cream cheese & crab meat Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wonton - $7.5: fried wonton skin stuffed with pork, mushrooms & glass noodles Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Tom Yum - $7: spicy & sour lemongrass soup, spinach & mushrooms Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Kha - $9: creamy coconut milk soup, mushroom, cabbage, carrot & spinach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Glass Noodle Soup - $7: napa cabbage in a clear broth Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $7: wonton skin stuffed with pork, mushroom, carrot, cabbage & spinach Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Som Tom (Seasonal) - $10: green papaya, carrot, green beans, arugula with lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yum Mooyang - $11: grilled pork with onions, carrot, thai dressing served with sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Glass Noodle Salad - $10: glass noodles, chicken, onions tomatoes, augura & lime dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Salad - $10: choice of tofu or grilled chicken with tomatoes, onions & spicy lime dressing Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Thai Noodle Soup - $14: rice noodles, napa cabbage, bean sprouts & fried garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Noodle Tom Yum - $14: lemongrass broth, bean sprouts, mushrooms, napa cabbage & spinach Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rad Na - $14: flat rice noodles, peas, carrots, cabbage, broccoli, mushrooms & green beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry Noodles - $16: rice noodles, bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, eggplant & thai basil Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Curry Noodles - $16: rice noodles, bamboo shoots, peas, carrots, bell peppers & thai basil Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Koy Soy (Yellow Curry Noodle) - $16: egg noodles, peas, carrots, cabbage, onions and dried shallots Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Thai - $14: rice noodles, egg, peanuts, bean sprouts & green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad See Ew - $14: flat rice noodles, broccoli, napa cabbage, carrots & egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pad Kee Mao - $14: flat rice noodles, napa cabbage & spicy thai basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Thai Fried Rice - $14: peas, carrots, onion, egg & green onions Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Curry - $16: bell peppers, green beans, broccoli, eggplant, thai basil & coconut milk Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mango Tilapia - $16: fried tilapia, sliced mango, carrots, cabbage, spinach with sweet & sour sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Sweet Mango with Sticky Rice (Seasonal) - $7.5 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Macrobiotic
- Pumpkin Custard - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Thai Custard with Sticky Rice - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sago & Black Bean with Coconut Cream - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Taro in Coconut Milk - $7.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Beverages
- Soda (Sprite, Coca-Cola, Fanta) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Thai Iced Tea - $3
- Thai Iced Coffee - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mango Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Perrier Sparkling Water - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coconut Juice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Sides and Extras
- Brown Rice - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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
- White Jasmine Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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
- Steamed Vegetables - $4: broccoli, green beans, nappa cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Steamed Noodles - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, 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
- Side of Curry Sauce - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Smiling Banana Leaf
- Is The Smiling Banana Leaf dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Smiling Banana Leaf has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fresh Roll of the Day, Tom Yum and Taro in Coconut Milk.
- What can I eat at The Smiling Banana Leaf on a dairy-free diet?
- Fresh Roll of the Day, Tom Yum and Taro in Coconut Milk carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Smiling Banana Leaf have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fresh Roll of the Day and Taro in Coconut Milk.
- Is The Smiling Banana Leaf 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 The Smiling Banana Leaf?
- Pad See Ew, at roughly 55.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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