Banana Leaves Asian Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Banana Leaves Asian Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in Washington, DC. This family-owned eatery offers a vast menu that celebrates the rich diversity of Asian cuisine. From the enticing Curry Puff filled with flavorful curried potato to the crispy Crabmeat Rangoon with its spicy mayo, each appetizer is a delightful introduction to the meal ahead.
The main dishes shine with options like Grilled Lemongrass Chicken that boasts smoky goodness, and the flavorful Singaporean Noodles with perfectly cooked shrimp. Vegetarian offerings, such as the Steamed Vegetable Dumplings, are tender and fresh, appealing to all palates.
- Location: 2020 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC
- Phone: +1 202-986-1333
With a charming ambiance and prompt service, Banana Leaves is perfect for both quick lunches and leisurely dinners, inviting you to savor the essence of Asian fusion!
APPETIZER
Pork Dumpling (5 Pcs)
Pan-fried chopped pork & mixed vegetables.
Vegetable Dumpling (5 Pcs)
Pan-fried chopped mixed vegetables.
Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pizza)
Pan-fried pancakes mixed with cabbage, bacon and scallion served with seaweed, mayo and bonito flake.
Scallions Pancakes (3 Pcs)
Pan-fried pancakes with scallion served with sweet and sour sauce.
Indian Pancakes (2 Pcs)
Wheat clour, vegetables margarine pancakes served with spicy curry potato sauce.
Fried Vegetables Spring Roll (2 Pcs)
Mixed vegetables wrapped with rice paperserved with sweet and sour sauce.
Saigon Spring Roll (2 Pcs)
Fresh crab meat, pork and clear noodle wrapped with rice paper and fried.
Crispy Tofu - Bali Style
Deep fried served with homemade honey peanut sauce.
Crispy Tofu - Japanese Style
Deep fried sprinkle with seaweed, bonito flakes and served with homemade teriyaki sauce.
Steamed Bun (2pcs) - Grilled Lemongrass Chicken
With cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, onion and peanut.
Steamed Bun (2 Pcs) - Taiwanese Pork
With cucumber, lettuce, cilantro, onion and peanut.
Crabmeat Rangoon (5 Pcs)
Fried wontonfilled with crabmeat, cream cheese and served with spicy mayo.
Calamari
Season squid dipped in batter, deep fried and served with spicu mayo.
Chicken Satay (5 Skewers)
Skewers of grilled chicken served with slightly spicy peanut sauce.
Curry Puff (2 Pcs)
Deep fried crispy pastry filled with curried potato. (Vegetarian)
Crispy Shrimp Wonton (5 Pcs)
Deep-fried wonton filled with chopped shrimp and crabmeat.
Edamame
Steamed whole green soybean pots sprinkle with salt.
Asian Nachos
Fresh salmon, wasabi, avocado, crabstick, cilantro and scallions tossed with homemade spicy sauce.
Vietnamese Shrimp Summer Roll
Cook shrimp, shredded papaya, cucumber, lettuce and basil wrapped with rice paper and served with homemade plum sauce and ground peanut.
COLD ITEM
SALAD
House Green Salad
Spring mixed salad served with ponzu sauce.
Seaweed Salad
Marinated seaweed with sesame seeds and garnished with cucumber.
Asian Chrunchy Salad
Lettuce, cabbage, carrot, crispy noodle, roast peanuts topped with peanut sauce.
Tropical Salad
Shredded papaya, cucumber, peanut, basil, cabbage and carrot tossed with Thai lime dressing.
Yound Ginger Salad
Ginger, carrot, peanut, cabbage and sesame seeds tosse with homemade dressing.
Squid Salad (Spicy)
Steamed squid, onion, scallion and cilantro tossed with spicy lime dressing over spring mixed salad.
Grilled Chicken Salad (Spicy)
Grilled chicken, onion, cilantro tossed with spicy lime dressing over spring mixed salad.
Miso Soup
Bean Paste broth with tofu, seaweed and scallion.
Chicken Wonton Soup
Fried wonton in clear broth and sprinkle with onion and garlic.
Tom Yum Chicken Soup
Spicy and sour lemongrass soup.
Tom Yum Shrimp Soup
Spicy and sour lemongrass soup.
Tom Kha Chicken Soup
Spicy and sour lemongrass soup with coconut milk.
Tom Kha Shrimp Soup
Spicy and sour lemongrass soup with coconut milk.
Vegetables Soup
Mixed vegetables in bean paste broth.
SOUP
VEGETABLE (Served with Jasmine Rice)
Vegetable Tempura
Mixed vegetables lightly battered and deep-fried served with tempura dipping sauce.
Vegetable Hotpot (Mild To Spicy)
Napa, scallion, onion, carrot, tofu and bean thread noodle in bean paste broth.
Kung Pao Tofu
Deep-fried tofu sautéed with roasted peanut and scallion.
Vegetables Red Curry (Spicy)
Curry blended spice paste with coconut milk, onion, potato, vegetables.
Two In Love
Eggplant and string bean sautéed in slightly spicy garlic sauce and tossed with scallion.
All In One
Mixed fresh vegetables and crispy tofu sautéed in brown sauce.
Bok Choy
Lightly sautéed with fresh garlic.
Banana Leaves Rice
Coconut rice wrapped in banana leaf served with spicy shrimp, Potato curry chicken, egg, peanut and onion.
Crispy Garlic Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp lightly battered stir-fried with spiced salt & fried garlic over spring mixed salad.
Pineapple Shrimp
Fresh pineapple sautéed with jumbo shrimp, bell pepper, onion in sweet and sour sauce.
Mango Chicken
Five spice flavored chicken breast deep fried and served with mango, onion, bell pepper sautéed in sweet & sour sauce.
General Tao Chicken
Crispy chicken coated with tangy sauce and steamed broccoli.
Kung Pao Chicken
Chicken breast sautéed with golden roasted peanut, bell pepper and onion.
Thai Stir-Fried Basil Leaves (Mild – Spicy)
Garlic, onion, basil leaves and bell pepper, jalapeno. Choice of chicken, pork or vegetables (Beef 2, Shrimp 4, Combo 4, Seafood 6)
Crispy Peel Beef
Crispy beef tossed with tangerine peel sauce.
Black Pepper Steak
8oz New York strip, pan seared with black pepper, fresh lemongrass, onion over spring mixed salad.
Red Curry (Spicy)
Curry blended spice paste with coconut milk, onion and potato. Choice of chicken, pork or vegetables (Beef 1, Shrimp 3, Combo 3, Seafood 5)
Taiwanese Braised Pork Belly
Slow braised pork belly cubes, braised egg, bok choy over jasmine rice or egg noodle.
Chicken Katsu Curry
Breaded chicken deep fried served with spicy potato curry over jasmine rice.
SPECIALTY (Served with Jasmine Rice)
NOODLE & FRIED RICE
Curry Laksa
Northern Malaysia noodle soup with exotic Asian spices, coconut milk, chicken, tofu, string bean, bean sprout with egg & rice noodle.
Malaysia Wonton Noodle Soup
Thin egg noodle, chicken wonton, bok choy and onion served in clear chicken broth.
Grilled Chicken Noodle Soup
Flat rice noodle, grilled lemongrass chicken, onion, cilantro served in clear chicken broth.
Singapore Noodle
Rice Vermicelli stir-fried with egg, shrimp, chicken, scallion, green chili and bean sprout.
Mee Rebus (Potato Gravy Noodle)
Egg noodle in spicy potato curry, egg, crispy tofu and peanut sauce.
Peanut Noodle
Rice vermicelli, steamed chicken, bok choy with spicy potato curry and peanut sauce.
Drunken Noodle
Flat rice noodle topped with stir-fried minced chicken, bell pepper, onion and basil leaf in aromatic basil sauce.
MakMak Spicy Noodle Soup (Spicy)
Crispy thin egg noodle, chicken, onion, basil leaf, coconut milk in spicy lemongrass soup.
Clear Noodle
Home style clear noodle stir-fried with minced chicken, egg, bean sprout and onion.
Korean Kimchi Bacon Fried Rice (Spicy)
Jasmine rice stir-fried with roasted kimchi, bacon, cabbage, onion, seaweed and topped with an egg.
Pineapple Crabmeat Fried Rice (Medium Spicy)
Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, fresh crab meat, pineapple, raisin and goji berry.
Danzai Noodle Soup
Egg noodle, slow braised pork belly cubes, braised egg, 1pc jumbo shrimp, bok choy, bean spout, cilantro, onion in chicken broth.
Tom Yum Noodle Soup (Medium Spicy)
Thin rice vermicelli with mushroom, bean sprout and scallion in spicy and sour lemongrass soup. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (1), Shrimp (3) Combination (3) Seafood (5)
Pad Thai
Rice stick noodle stir-fried with tofu, egg, bean sprout and peanut. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (2), Shrimp (4) Combination (4) Seafood (6)
Pad See Ew
Flat rice noodle stir-fried with egg, bean sprout and broccoli. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (2), Shrimp (4) Combination (4) Seafood (6)
Malaysia Mee Goreng (Medium Spicy)
Egg noodle stir-fried with cabbage, onion, tofu and bean sprout. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (2), Shrimp (4) Combination (4) Seafood (6)
Chinese Fried Rice
Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, carrot, pea, and onion. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (2), Shrimp (4) Combination (4) Seafood (6)
Thai Fried Rice
Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, scallion, and basil leaf and jalapeno. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (2), Shrimp (4) Combination (4) Seafood (6)
Indonesia Nasi Goreng (Medium Spicy)
Jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, cabbage, onion, and tofu. Select one choice for following order: Chicken, Pork or VegetableBeef (1), Shrimp (3) Combination (3) Seafood (5)
Crispy Tofu - Honey Peanut Sauce
Crispy Tofu - Teriyaki Sauce
Grilled Shrimp - Honey Peanut Sauce
Jumbo shrimp
Grilled Shrimp - Teriyaki Sauce
Jjumbo shrimp
Grilled Chicken Breast - Honey Peanut Sauce
Grilled Chicken Breast - Teriyaki Sauce
Grilled Chicken And Shrimp - Honey Peanut Sauce
Chicken breast & jumbo shrimp
Grilled Chicken And Shrimp - Teriyaki Sauce
Chicken breast & jumbo shrimp
Grilled Steak - Honey Peanut Sauce
8 oz NY steak.
Grilled Steak - Teriyaki Sauce
8 oz NY steak.
Grilled Salmon Filet - Honey Peanut Sauce
Fresh Salmon fillet.
Grilled Salmon Filet - Teriyaki Sauce
Fresh Salmon fillet.
Grilled Seafood - Honey Peanut Sauce
Jumbo shrimp, scallop, squid and salmon.
Grilled Seafood - Teriyaki Sauce
Jumbo shrimp, scallop, squid and salmon.
GRILLED (Served with Vegetables and Jasmine rice)
HOT PICK
Grilled Honey Peanut Chicken
Chicken breast with honey peanut sauce on bed of egg noodle and vegetables.
Grilled Chicken On Vermicelli
Marinated chicken thigh, shredded vegetables, peanut, cilantro, onion served over rice vermicelli.
Lemongrass Chicken
Marinated chicken thigh with spices and fresh lemon juices served with grilled vegetables and jasmine rice.
Steamed Broccoli With Chicken
Choice of spicy garlic sauce or brown sauce on side.
Steamed Mixed Vegetables And Tofu
Choice of spicy garlic sauce or brown sauce on side.
Steamed Mixed Vegetables And Chicken
Choice of spicy garlic sauce or brown sauce on side.
Steamed Mixed Vegetables And Beef
Choice of spicy garlic sauce or brown sauce on side.
Steamed Mixed Vegetables And Shrimp
Choice of spicy garlic sauce or brown sauce on side.
SIMPLE & LIGHT (served with Jasmine rice) Choice of spicy garlic sauce or brown sauce on side
SIDE ORDER
Jasmine Rice
Brown Rice
Coconut Rice
Sushi Rice
Plain Fried Rice
Plain Lo Mein
Steamed Bun (1 Pcs)
Steamed Plain Noodle
Steamed Broccoli
Steamed Mixed Vegetables
Spicy Potato Curry
Rock & Roll
Fried spicy tuna, masago, green onion and drizzled with unagi sauce.
Crazy Roll
Fried crispy rolls with BBQ eel, crabmeat and cream cheese.
Rainbow Roll
Salmon, Tuna, Red Snapper, BBQ Eel, cucumber and avocado.
Dragon Roll
Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll topped with avocado.
Dancing Eel Roll
BBQ Eel, kanikama, masago, avocado and cucumber.
Tuna Combo
Spicy Crunchy Tuna roll topped with tuna, avocado, masago, eel sauce and spicy mayo.
Funky Roll
Salmon, avocado, crispy salmon skin, scallion and tobiko.
4-In-ONE Roll
Tuna, Salmon, Yellow Tail, Red Snapper, cucumber, crunchy, eel sauce, spicy mayo and tobiko.
Sunny Delight Roll
California roll with cucumber, topped with salmon, avocado, sriracha and eel sauce.
Vegetable Assortment Rolls
Avocado roll, Cucumber roll and Vegetable tempura roll.
SUSHI - Chef Special Maki-Rolls (Cut to 8 pcs)
SUSHI ENTREES
Chirashi-Zushi
Assortment of fresh fish over sushi rice.
Unagidon
BBQ eel over sushi rice and drizzled with eel sauce.
Sushi Premium
Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, Red Snapper and California Roll.
Sushi Deluxe
Yellow Tail, BBQ Eel, Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, Red Snapper and California roll.
Sushi Grand
Yellow Tail, BBQ Eel, Tuna, Salmon, Mackerel, Red Snapper, Cooked Shrimp, Surf Clam and California roll.
Sashimi Deluxe
3 pcs of Yellow tail, 3pcs of Tuna, 3pcs of Salmon and 3pcs of Red Snapper and sushi rice.
Salmon Lover
4pcs nigiri, 4pcs sashimi and Smoked Salmon and cream cheese roll.
Tuna Lover
4pcs nigiri, 4pcs sashimi and Spicy crunchy Tuna roll.