Banana Leaves Asian Cafe
Banana Leaves Asian Cafe
Crispy Beef
Drunken noodles with tofu
a woman standing at the counter
Side of General Tso's Sauce, 3.31.3020.
Egg roll with online order
$10.95 lunch special (2 Item Luncheon Special) Grilled Chicken Teriyaki, Szechuan String Beans and fried rice
Beef pad thai
interior
Spicy Crispy Beef with Brown Rice
Teriyaki chicken lunch special
outside
Vegetarian version of General Tso's Chicken made with Soy Protein...my preferred preparation, 3.31.3020.
Vegetable Lo Mein, 3.31.3020.
Roommate's ostrich dish. He said it tasted like beef but healthier.
curry, food
Drunken noodles: See how thick the noodles are? Possibly over cooked because they are a bit mushy. But at lease the sauce tastes good.
food
food
Chicken fried rice
Limited seating.
Take Out for Dinner, 3.31.3020.
donuts, drink
beef satay, half order (ate half already), it's ok
Crispy Garlic Fish Fillet, 3.31.3020.
Savanah L.
Dec 1, 2023
The drunken noodles were too soggy and had no flavor. I ordered them with medium spice and I ended up having to add my own spices. The crab Rangoon were huge and pretty tasty. The fried honey banana was delicious and that's the only thing I would get again.
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Johnnyboy D.
Feb 23, 2023
I mistakenly ordered the curry laksa from this location and because the flavor was completely different than the DC location it prompted me to check the order. In comparison to the DC location the food was not as spiced as it is in DC. This is one of my absolute fav dishes and I'm disappointed in my mistake. This does not taste authentic to me and lacks flavor. Or maybe I ordered too late and I got the leftover soup or it was quickly made but it does not have any flavorThe tofu was spongy and watery. Tasted awful. I believe because I ordered so late I got the scraps and I don't like it
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Charlie S.
Oct 3, 2023
For the price I suspect it's gotten along by location and proximity to walkable offices. The food was not impressive, nor was it cheap. There's a older menu outside that had fun options like ostrich on them: this is not the case when you go in. When I went there was just one person working the back, kinda felt bad for him working the back and doing point of sale, alongside an older guy who was handling delivery. But that shouldn't mean you should feel obligated to get mediocre food. Still on the hunt for a cheap and good Chinese food establishment!
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Marina G.
Mar 24, 2024
Ordered drinks only and will not be going back. There was a smell to the place. The ingredients used in the beverage was very poor and normally I don't like putting a low rating unless it is truly unacceptable.
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Kathryn L.
Apr 1, 2020
I called with a few questions & the lady was so kind & helpful before I placed my order. She was more than happy to answer my questions & offer selections based off my preferences.Our order was complete, freshly cooked & tasted pretty good. I'm always happy to find the vegetarian options prepared to my liking. Prices are perfect for the portions, we had all the necessary utensils & enjoyed our meal. We actually had enough left over for two more servings.I'm glad to be able to support businesses who are on the To Go/Pick Up only status during the COVID-19/unprecedented times. I still enjoy eating "out" & happy to oblige to the temporary regulations accordingly.Eat & stay safe & healthy.
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Deanna D.
May 20, 2019
I have been wanting to try this place for a while now. Like years, lol, and for some reason, it has taken up until recently to order some food from here.Location: So first things first, if you are looking for a sit down place. This is not the restaurant for you. It is set up so that you order to-go. It is a small location but very clean. I was impressed. There are plenty of meter spots to park and if for some reason they are full, you can cross the street and walk about half a block or less and there is a parking garage.The food: man, I truly enjoyed my dish. I ordered the Spicy Crispy Beef with a side of brown rice. Just a heads up, it is $1 extra to sub for brown rice. What I didn't like was that small amount of rice I got with the meal. I had to use it sparingly with my beef. So I do think they should give you more rice. The portion of rice was not equal or even close to being equal to the main dish, which, might I add, was not cheap.... at $16.95 plus an extra $1 for brown rice, I expected a little bit more rice. But honestly, the crispy beef was so good, I would probably order it again, lol.Customer service: The lady and man at the front counter, I am assuming maybe the owners, were very pleasant. I ordered my food over the phone and it was ready pretty quickly.Would I go back? Yep, sure would.
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Krishna P.
Jun 22, 2021
Ordered Mongolian Lamb. Wasn't great.Ordered coconut rice with it but received normal rice. But Uber Eats refunded me the price difference. Still want to give decent stars because of the unique cuisine they have and want to encourage them. Will try again some time.
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Tyler C.
Aug 7, 2018
Banana Leaves Bethesda is Amazing takeout!Malaysian, Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese creates a huge menu that includes goat, ostrich and lamb. Wontons, dumplings and Vietnamese spring rolls. Not sure you are gonna like it? Go for the lunch specials! Two choices for 7.95. They deliver, but quick and easy pickup. And the containers are solid! Some dishes are stronger than others. The red curry chicken is terrific. The ostrich on black bean sauce is heavy on the vegetables and perfect for lunch. Malaysian noodles were good. Items were spicy but not hot. Can't decide on a specific cuisine. This place has you covered.
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Vicki R.
Dec 28, 2019
Banana Asian Cafe has become my go to place for carry out Asian cuisine. I first had it when a group of my coworkers ordered from here. I ordered Basil chicken and fried rice. It was absolutely delicious. It has become my go to dish. I have returned many times since then. I have tried their orange chicken, general tso and I believe pineapple chicken. I have yet to be disappointed. I've even introduced the place to some more coworkers. The food is always plentiful. The customer service is also very good, the prices are right and it's in a great location. I would definitely recommend Banana Asian cafe.
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Jose R.
Jun 11, 2024
First time trying this place. Service was quick which I appreciated. I was greeted at the door - very welcoming. They are only doing to-go orders, and they had a small but serviceable waiting area. I ordered the drunken noodle, which is usually a favorite of mine. I wish I could say that the dish was good. My order today was under seasoned and lacking in flavor. The spice level is mild, but could be activated if there was more seasoning added. Unfortunately, the noodles, which are a key component to this dish, were overcooked. Flavorless, textureless, soggy noodles are not ideal in a noodle dish.
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