Discovery
Welcome to Discovery – your go-to hub for all things Banana Tree. Explore the vibrant flavours of Southeast Asian food, discover popular recipes, and join us in celebrating foodie events like National Katsu Day, International Dumpling Day, and seasonal celebrations at Banana Tree. Here, we share the stories, culture, and dishes that inspire our menu – so take a seat, explore, and discover something new.
Latest Posts
Southeast Asian Food Explained
Southeast Asian food is bold, vibrant, and packed with flavour – but where do all those dishes and traditions come from?
Popular Southeast Asian Recipes
From curries to street food favourites, discover the most popular recipes to try at home.
Lunch
Ready to go on a lunchtime adventure packed with flavour? Find out what we have to offer.
Our Food
Pad Thai
Pad Thai is a Thai street food classic – a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and nutty flavours that celebrates tradition in every bite.
Thai Curry
Thai curry is rich, fragrant, and full of bold spices, bringing warmth and tradition to every bowl
Tapas
Our Explorer’s Tapas Sets bring together South East Asian favourites on one plate – protein-packed, full of flavour, and perfect for when you want a little bit of everything.
Flavourful Celebrations
National Katsu Day at Banana Tree
Katsu lovers, this one’s for you – celebrate National Katsu Day at Banana Tree.
National Dumpling Day
Celebrate International Dumpling Day with Banana Tree’s delicious dumplings.
Our Story
If you’re the type of person that dreams of venturing into the jungles of Borneo or
exploring the bustling markets of Malaysia, you’re in the right place.
Nothing says adventure like a Laksa lunch, a weekend Katsu or a dash of Vietnamese fish sauce in your dinner.
At Banana Tree, our food takes you places.
Our History
Our journey began over 30 years ago with our first restaurant in London, known for its fiery flavours and warm service. And we’ve been transporting our guests to the corners of Southeast Asia ever since.
Orangutan Appeal UK
We’re so proud to have been supporting Orangutan Appeal UK for over 10 years. We donate 25p from every Blackened Monks Noodles sold to Orangutan Appeal UK to help rehabilitate orphan orangutans. So far, with our customers help, we’ve raised over £70,000 - thank you.
Our vegan menu
We’re proud to have led the way on vegan options, with our menu being over 40% vegan. Whether you’re fully vegan, a flexitarian, or just just giving it a go, we know that variety and choice is important. We never compromise on flavour, and our in-house chefs are constantly working on fresh and innovative vegan options.