Banana Tree has launched a new menu that offers bold flavours, exploration, and adventure. The new menu highlights include Duck Gyoza, Teriyaki Steak Soba, fiery Gochujang Chicken Bowls, and vegan lemak curry.
Banana Tree, the award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant celebrated for its rich, authentic flavours, has unveiled a new menu designed to transport diners into a world of culinary exploration and adventure. Known for iconic dishes like its signature Chicken Katsu Curry and Pad Thai, Banana Tree’s latest offerings will build on its legacy of flavourful, authentic cuisine while inviting guests to discover bold new tastes.
The refreshed menu introduces exciting additions such as crispy Duck Gyoza, protein-packed Teriyaki Steak Soba, and fiery Gochujang Chicken Bowls. These are all part of Banana Tree’s mission to help diners explore new parts of Southeast Asia.
Each dish is crafted with a focus on exploration and the diverse spice levels Southeast Asia is famous for, creating a culinary experience that is as adventurous as it is accessible.
Long-standing favourites like their Chicken Satay, made from the founder’s mother’s recipe (which remains the same today as it was 32 years ago), anchor the menu with tradition. The new options reflect Banana Tree’s ongoing evolution and commitment to culinary innovation, and they offer a 40% vegan option to its guests.
Banana Tree Executive Chef Rahul Shah said, “As we expand our menu, we’re dedicated to preserving the heritage and flavour profile that Banana Tree is known for. Our new dishes celebrate the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia, blending traditional and modern ingredients to encourage our guests to explore new flavours while feeling at home with familiar favourites such as our Katsu or Pad Thai. If guests are really looking to spice things up, we can even offer our unique house chilli sauce.”
The new menu includes a variety of vegan-friendly dishes, such as the plant-based Vegan Lemak and Drunken Monks’ Noodles. With over 40% of Banana Tree’s menu now plant-based, the restaurant remains a welcoming space for diners of all dietary preferences.
Alongside the refreshed menu, Banana Tree has also launched “Explorer’s Tapas sets,” a taster that allows diners to sample multiple Southeast Asian flavours in one meal, and a new lunch menu featuring dishes designed for all-day enjoyment.
The flagship Soho location now boasts a dynamic video wall to mark the exciting new menu offer. This offers guests a visual journey into Banana Tree’s story and Southeast Asian inspiration, along with authentic Malaysian and Thai-inspired wall murals, a nod to their founder’s heritage.
Meanwhile, many of Banana Tree’s core values remain strong. For example, as part of the brand’s ongoing commitment to supporting wildlife conservation, it donates 25p to Orangutan Appeal UK for every Drunken Monks’ Noodles dish sold, benefiting its long-standing charity partner dedicated to Southeast Asian conservation.
Marketing Director Tom Patrick said, “We’re thrilled about what this new menu means for the future of Banana Tree as we continue to bring bold, big, and innovative flavours from Southeast Asia to our guests. We believe Banana Tree is for the first-timers as well as the long-timers, so whether they’re looking for Pad Thai, a Katsu, or even a Thai Railway Fried Rice dish, there really is something for everybody. Plus with our lunch menu deal it means guests can grab a main course and a soft drink for under £11.”
About Banana Tree
Banana Tree is an award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant group known for its street food-inspired dishes from Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
Founded in Maida Vale over 30 years ago, it has grown into an institution with 21 restaurants across London, the South East, Salford and the West Midlands.
The new menu reinforces the group’s dedication to serving vibrant, authentic Southeast Asian cuisine while pushing the boundaries of flavour and creativity. The restaurant also offers a wide range of options for all diners, including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes.
The group is committed to quality, authenticity, and inclusivity. Its ethos is to bring diners the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asia in every dish.
For more information, visit www.bananatree.co.uk.
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