Banana Leaf Menu
Welcome to Banana Leaf, your go-to destination for a delightful Asian Fusion dining experience centered around authentic Thai flavors. Nestled in El Cerrito, California, this charming eatery is a perfect blend of casual and romantic vibes, ideal for brunch or dinner with friends and family.
What truly sets Banana Leaf apart is its diverse menu featuring comforting dishes like Eggs Any Style and mouthwatering noodle soups, including the rich Beef Noodle Soup and vibrant Tom Yum. The restaurant offers numerous vegan and vegetarian options, ensuring that everyone leaves satisfied.
Banana Leaf also embraces inclusivity with wheelchair accessibility, outdoor seating, and a welcoming atmosphere for all, including our furry friends. With convenient delivery, takeout, and even catering services, indulging in their delicious meals is always effortless.
Come savor the blend of flavors, community spirit, and commitment to sustainable dining at Banana Leaf!
Coffee & Tea
Thai Iced Tea
Cold
Thai Iced Coffee
Cold
House Coffee
Hot
Espresso
Hot
Americano
Cappuccino
Hot
Latte
Mocha
Caramel Macchiato
Dirty Matcha Latte
Matcha Latte
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Honey Oat Lavender
Hot
Earl Grey Latte
Hot
Chai Tea Latte
Hot
Thai Tea Latte
Hot
Hot Tea
Hot
Thai Tea Lemonade
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Ginger Ale
Sparkling Water
Cranberry Juice
Apple Juice
Squeezed Orange Juice
Whole Milk
Strawberry Lemonade
Alnold Palmer
With strawberry lemonade
Hot Chocolate
Bundaberg
Black ice tea
Non Caffeine
Pancakes & French Toast
Buttermilk Pancakes
Thai Tea Pancakes
Traditional French Toast
Thai Tea French Toast
Homemade Thai tea syrup, honey roasted oats, mixed fruits, whipped cream
Stuffed French Toast
Deep fried Texas toast stuffed with caramelized bananas and cream cheese mixed fruits, whipped cream, side of maple syrup
kid pancake
Two Eggs - Any Style
Two Eggs with Crispy Bacon
With crispy bacon, chicken apple sausages, or impossible patty
Two Eggs with Chicken Apple Sausage
Two Eggs with Crispy Tofu
Eggs Any Style
Eggs Benedict
FRIED CHICKEN BENEDICT
Fried chicken thigh, tomatoes, onions, yellow curry hollandaise
BACON BENEDICT
Bacon, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise
CRAB BENEDICT
Lump crab meat, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise
GARLIC BEEF BENEDICT
Stir-fried sliced beef green and yellow onions, house garlic sauce, hollandaise
FLORENCE BENEDICT
Chinese broccoli, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise
PORK BELLY BENEDICT
Crispy pork belly, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise
CHICKEN SATAY BENEDICT
Grilled marinated chicken breast, tomatoes, onions, side of peanut sauce
ROTI RITO
Scrambled eggs, popcorn chicken, tomatoes, spicy mayo, wrapped in a crispy roti, salad,russet wedges
SPICED MAPLE CHICKEN & WAFFLE
Crispy chicken thigh, maple syrup, pickled peppers, Belgian Waffles
VEGAN CURRY SCRAMBLE
Tofu, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bellpeppers, wheat toast, crispy Yukon, salad
BANANA LEAF OMELET
Bacon, cheddar, mushrooms, tomatoes,onions, bell peppers, wheat toast, crispy Yukon, salad
BASIL FRIED RICE WITH BACON
Thai jasmine rice stir-fried with bacon, basil,bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, topped with eggsunny side up
Eggstraspecia
Sides
Side - Two Eggs*
Side 2 Toast*
Side Roti*
Side Crispy Bacon*
Side Chicken Apple Sausage*
Side Crispy Yukon
Side Mixed Fruits
Side Pancake
Side Crispy Chicken*
Side Waffle
KAO MOO DANG
B.B.Q. Pork, Crispy pork Bellyover rice, green onion topped with sweet thai gravy sauce
ROTI GAI TOD
Crispy chicken thigh, yellow currysauce, roti, cucumber salad, jasmine rice
SALMON PANANG CURRY
Grilled salmon, Thai panang peanut curry sauce, crispy basil, bell peppers
PARADISE CHICKEN
Battered chicken popcorn saute, white and green onions, bell peppers, carrots, cashew nuts, dry chili, sweet house sauce
PAD THAI GAI TOD
Stir-fried thin rice noodles, tangy tamarind sauce, eggs, fried tofu, chives, bean sprouts, crunchy peanuts with crispy fried chicken
Chef Special
Noodle Soups
BEEF NOODLE SOUP
(Your Choice of Noodles) with sliced beef, meatballs, Chinese broccoli, bean sprouts in beef broth
COMBINATION NOODLE
(Your Choice of Noodles) with sliced chicken, ground porkBBQ pork, fishballs, meatballs, bean sprouts in chicken broth
TOM YUM NOODLE SOUP
(Your Choice of Noodles), BBQ pork, ground pork,fish ball, green beans, bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions,peanuts, in spicy & sour broth
KAO POON
Vermicelli noodle, sliced chicken, meatballs,shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, cilantro, green onionsin curry sauce
KAO SOI (Lao style)
Flat noodle, spicy ground pork, shredded cabbage,bean sprouts, cilantro, green onions in clear broth
BA MEE MOO DANG
Egg noodle with B.B.Q. pork and bok choy in clear broth
WONTON SOUP
Wonton soup with B.B.Q. pork and bok choyin clear broth
WONTON NOODLE SOUP
(Your Choice of Noodles), wonton with B.B.Q. pork,bok choy in clear broth
YEN TA FO
Flat noodle with shrimp, calamari, fishball, bok choy,crispy wonton in "red bean sauce" broth
TOFU NOODLE SOUP
(Your Choice of Noodles) with tofu, bean sprouts,bok choy, cilantro, green onions in clear broth
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
(Your Choice of Noodles) with sliced chicken, bean sprouts,bok choy, cilantro, green onions in chicken broth
SPRING ROLLS
Crispy rolls stuffed with vegetables, side of sweet and sour sauce
FRESH ROLLS
Soft rice paper rolls, marinated tofu, mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers side of peanut sauce
ROTI DIP
Crispy roti, side of yellow curry sauce
CHICKEN SATAY
Crispy chicken wings topped homemade spicy sauce
SPICY WINGS
Crispy chicken wings, side of sweet and sour sauce
MOO KROB
Homemade crispy pork belly, side of jaew sauce
CRISPY SHRIMP ROLLS
Homemade marinated shrimp rolls, side of sweet and sour sauce
CRAB RANGOON
Homemade crispy stuffed wonton, imitation crab, cream cheese, green onions, sweet and sour sauce
FRIED TOFU
Crispy fried tofu, side of sweet and sour sauce, crunchy peanuts
Starters
Salad
MANGO PRAWN SALAD
Mango chunks, prawns, onions, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, cashew nuts, thai tamarind dressing
PAPAYA SALAD (THAI STYLE)
Green papaya, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, chili, ground peanuts,with a chili-lime dressing
PAPAYA SALAD (LAO STYLE)
Grilled salmon, mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, blue cheese, ranch dressing
YUM MOO KROB
Crispy pork belly, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, mint, roasted rice powder, Thai tamarind dressing
LARB KAI
Minced chicken, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, mint, roasted rice powder, Thai tamarind dressing
RICE SALAD "NAM KHAO TOD"
Thai fermented pork sausage, crispy red curry rice, ginger, chili, shallots, cilantro,green onions and peanuts, with fresh Thai herbs
Small Tom Yum
Sour and spicy soup, mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, fragrant herbs
Large Tom Yum
Sour and spicy soup, mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, fragrant herbs
Small Tom Kha
Coconut milk soup mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, galangal, fragrant herbs
Large Tom Kha
Coconut milk soup mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, galangal, fragrant herbs
Soups
Wok Noodle & Fried rice
PAD THAI
Stir-fried thin rice noodles, tangy tamarind sauce, eggs, fried tofu, chives, bean sprouts, crunchy peanuts
PAD SE EW
Stir-fried flat rice noodles, homemade sweet sauce, choice of protein, eggs, carrots, broccoli
PAD KEE MAO
Stir-fried flat rice noodles, homemade spicy sauce, eggs, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, basil
THAI FRIED RICE
Stir-fried thai jasmine rice, eggs, onions, tomatoes
BASIL FRIED RICE
Stir-fried thai jasmine rice, eggs, basil, bell peppers, Thai chili, onions, tomatoes
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, pineapple, curry powder, cashew nuts, raisins, onions, tomatoes
CRAB FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, lump crab meat, eggs, onions, tomatoes
FRIED CHICKEN OVER FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, crispy chicken thigh, eggs, onions, tomatoes
SPICY BASIL
Thai basil saute sauce, onions, bell peppers, string beans, basil, chili, and garlic served with jasmine rice. Recommended with added fried egg +3
SPICY EGGPLANT
Eggplant saute, spicy Thai basil sauce, bell peppers, onions, basil served with jasmine rice
CASHEW NUT
House saute sauce, white and green onions, bell peppers, carrots, dry chili, cashew nuts served with jasmine rice
CHINESE BROCCOLI
MIX VEGETABLES
Garlic saute sauce, mixed vegetables, bell peppers served with jasmine rice
PRARAM
Steamed mix vegetables, peanut sauce, crunchy peanuts served with jasmine rice
SPICY STRING BEANS
Spicy house saute sauce, bell peppers, green beans served with jasmine rice
GARLIC PEPPER
RED CURRY (GF)
Spicy red curry, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, green beans, basil served with jasmine rice
YELLOW CURRY (GF)
Yellow curry, potatoes, carrots, onions served with jasmine rice
PANANG CURRY (GF)
Gravy peanut red curry, bell peppers served with jasmine rice
PUMPKIN CURRY
Spicy red curry, pumpkin, bell peppers, basil served with jasmine rice
