Award-winning Southeast Asian restaurant Banana Tree has launched its exciting new menu featuring Duck Gyoza, Teriyaki Steak Soba, Gochujang Chicken Bowls and Vegan Lemak curry. Known for iconic dishes like its signature Chicken Katsu Curry and iconic Pad Thai, Banana Tree\u2019s latest offerings build on its legacy of flavourful, authentic cuisine while inviting guests to discover bold new tastes.<\/p>\n
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The refreshed menu introduces exciting additions such as crispy Duck Gyoza, protein packed Teriyaki Steak Soba, and fiery Gochujang Chicken Bowls. All part of Banana Tree\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Long-standing favourites like their Chicken Satay, made from the founder\u2019s mother\u2019s recipe (which remains the same today as it was 32 years ago), anchor the menu with tradition, while the new options reflect Banana Tree\u2019s ongoing evolution and commitment to culinary innovation, while providing a 40% vegan offering to its guests.<\/p>\n
Banana Tree Executive Chef Rahul Shah said: \u201cAs we expand our menu, we\u2019re 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.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new menu includes a variety of vegan-friendly dishes, such as the plant-based Vegan Lemak and Drunken Monks\u2019 Noodles. With over 40% of Banana Tree\u2019s menu now plant-based, the restaurant remains a welcoming space for diners of all dietary preferences.<\/p>\n
Alongside the refreshed menu, Banana Tree has also launched \u201cExplorer\u2019s Tapas sets,\u201d a taster for diners to sample multiple Southeast Asian flavours in one meal, as well as a new lunch menu featuring dishes designed for all-day enjoyment.<\/p>\n
To mark the arrival of the exciting new menu, the flagship Soho location now boasts a dynamic video wall, offering guests a visual journey into Banana Tree\u2019s story and Southeast Asian inspiration, along with authentic Malaysian and Thai-inspired wall murals \u2013 a nod to their founder\u2019s heritage.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, many of the core values of Banana Tree remain strong. For example, as part of the brand\u2019s ongoing commitment to supporting wildlife conservation, Banana Tree donates 25p to Orangutan Appeal UK for every Drunken Monks\u2019 Noodles dish sold, benefiting its long-standing charity partner dedicated to Southeast Asian conservation.<\/p>\n
Banana Tree Marketing Director Tom Patrick said: \u201cWe\u2019re 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\u2019re looking for Pad Thai or a Katsu, or even a Thai Railway Fried Rice dish, there really is something for everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n