Banana Leaf

Banana Leaf Menu

(515) 440-0854
5515 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Appetizers


Deep-Fried Spring Rolls (4)
$5.95
A delicate combination of vegetables. spices and noodle-filled rolls deep-fried till crispy served with sweet and sour sauce.
Crab Rangoon (5)
$6.95
A rich and creamy blend of imitation crab meat, cream cheese and light green onion wrapped in wonton sheet and deep-fried to golden perfection, served with sweet and sour sauce.
Pork Pot Sticker (6)
$6.95
Thin pastry shells with pork filing, choice of deep-fried or steamed; served with homemade dumpling sauce.
Spicy Edamame
$4.95
Steamed soy beans lightly salted and seasoned to your taste.
Fried Calamari
$8.95
Tender squid, lightly breaded, seasoned and fried, then tossed with crispy basil; served with Our Recipe Curry Mayonnaise.
Chicken Satay
$8.95
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in light curry and coconut milk with warm peanut sauce and chilled cucumber salad.
Veggie Fresh Spring Roll (2)
$6.95
Cabbage, asparagus, vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber. sweet basil and carrot; served with sweet and sour sauce. peanut-cilantro sauce and creamy peanut sauce.
Shrimp Salad Roll (2)
$6.95
Shrimp, basil vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber, sweet basil and carrot; served with sweet and sour sauce, peanut-cilantro sauce and creamy peanut sauce.
Thai Style Vegetable Tempura
$7.95
Variety of tempura vegetables, served with our sweet and sour sauce topped with ground peanut and cilantro.
Tofu Delight (8)
$6.95
Deep-fried tofu, crispy outside but soft inside; served with sweet and sour sauce topped with ground peanut and cilantro.
Lemon Chicken
$8.95
Our recipe Lemon Mayo drizzled on bite-sixed Crispy Chicken, garnished with sesame see and parsley.
Shrimp Tempura (4)
$7.95
Jumbo shrimp in Japanese style tempura served with tentsuyu dipping sauce.
Chicken Teriyaki (4)
8.95
Grilled chicken breast skewers topped with teriyaki sauce.

$Salads


Papaya Salad
$7.95
Shredded green papaya, carrot, green bean, tomatoes and roasted peanuts seasoned with a spicy lime dressing. Served with grilled shrimp.
Cucumber Salad
$3.95
Fresh cucumber, sliced red onion and red bell pepper with milk vinaigrette dressing.
Seared Ahi Tuna with Spicy Lime Dressing Salad
$7.95
Sliced rare tuna steak dressed in a fresh , zesty and flavorful lime sauce, served over a shredded cabbage salad.
Spicy Veggie Salad
$7.95
Chopped vegetables quickly cooked with a spicy lime dressing, served on chopped lettuce. Add grilled chicken for an additional charge.
Grilled Beef or Pork Salad
$10.95
Your choice of seared beef or pork with onion, roasted rice fresh cilantro in a zesty lime dressing. Add sticky rice for an additional charge.
Larb Salad
$8.95
The traditional Thai salad with choice of chopped chicken, pork, beef, or tofu cooked in lime sauce with red onion, green onion, cilantro and mint.
Banana Lead House Salad
2.95-6.95
Fresh lettuce mix, red onion, cucumber, carrot and Our Recipe Sesame Ginger dressing.

$Soups


Tom Yum
$5.95-10.95
Spice level start at 1 star. Hot and sour sour Thai style soup with mushroom, onion and your choice of meat (chicken, pork, beef, tofu or mixed vegetables.)
Tom Yum Shrimp, Scallop or Seafood
$7.95-15.95
Tom Ka Kai
$5.95-10.95
Creamy coconut milk simmered with lime juice, chicken, coconut milk, galangal, mushroom, lemon grass, onion, cilantro and lime leaves.
Tom Ka Shrimp, Scallop or Seafood
$7.95-15.95
Shrimp Wonton Soup
$5.95-10.95
Wontons stuffed with ground shrimp, fresh mushrooms and Napa cabbage in a vegetable broth.
Veggie Soup with Tofu
$5.95-10.95
Clear broth soup with tofu and mixed vegetables.
Miso Soup
$2.50-10.95
Traditional bonito dashi and miso stock with tofu and seaweed.
Clean Japanese Soup
5.95-10.95
Clean bonito dashi stock with mushroom, Napa cabbage and your choice of meat (Chicken, pork, beef, tofu or vegetables.)

$Stir Fried Dishes


Stir Fried Ginger
$9.95
Stir-fried fresh ginger, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with homemade ginger soy sauce.
Stir Fried Basil
$9.95
Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of met with homemade basil sauce.
Stir Fried Garlic and Pepper
$9.95
Sauteed your choice of meat with fresh garlic, black pepper and cilantro, served on a bed of cabbage.
Stir Fried Veggie Delight
$9.95
A delicate, fresh flavor and crisp texture! Stir-fried mixed fresh vegetables and your choice of meat with Thai style soy sauce.
Stir Fried Eggplant Lover
$9.95
Stir-fried eggplant, bell pepper, Thai basil and your choice of meat with Thai soy bean sauce.
Stir Fried Chicken Cashew
$11.95
Your choice of crispy or sliced chicken stir-fried onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, and water chestnut with special homemade roasted chili sauce, topped with roasted cashew nuts.
Stir Fried Angry Dish
$9.95
Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, bamboo shoot, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean and your choice of meat with chili soy sauce.
Stir Fried Broccoli
$8.95
Stir-fried broccoli with carrot and your choice of meat with light soy sauce.
Stir Fried Sweet Basil
10.95
Stir-fried fresh sweet basil leaves, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce.

$Noodle Dishes


Pad Thai
$11.95
A very famous Thai dish! Stir-fried small rice noodles with egg, bean sprout, green onion and your choice of meat. Served with side of ground peanut and lime wedge.
Pad See Ew
$11.95
The typical street in Thailand! Stir-fried large rice noodles with egg, broccoli, carrot and your choice of meat in brown soy sauce.
Drunken Noodle
$12.95
Stir-fried your choice of noodle with egg, tomato, onion, carrot, bell pepper, fresh basil and your choice of meat in brown soy sauce.
Curry Noodle
$12.95
Stir-fried your choice of noodle with yellow curry, egg, chili, onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery and your choice of meat; served with Thai style cucumber salad.
Thai Noodle Soup
$10.95
Bangkok style noodle soup served in Thailand! Your choice of noodle, beansprout and your choice of meat with our homemade broth.
Rad Na
$12.95
Pan-fried large flat rice noodles with broccoli and your choice of meat, tossed with brown soya bean gravy.
Double Pan Fried Noodle
12.95
Stir-fried vegetables with your choice of meat in light soy sauce on a bed of crispy egg noodles.

$Rice Dishes


Fried Rice
$8.95
Wok-fried rice blended with egg, onion, tomato and your choice of meat.
Healthy Fried Rice
$10.95
Wok-fried brown rice blended with egg, pumpkin, corn, pea, carrot, edamame and your choice of meat.
Basil Fried Rice
$9.95
Stir-fried rice rice fresh basil, green bean, mushroom, onion, carrot, bell pepper and your choice of meat.
Yellow, Green or Red Curry Fried Rice with Cucumber Salad
$10.95
Fried rice with curry seasoning, onion, carrot, bell pepper, broccoli and your choice of meat; served with Thai style cucumber salad.
Tom Yum Fried Rice
$11.95
Stir-fried rice in hot and sour Tom Yum sauce cooked with egg, onion, mushroom and your choice of meat, topped with fried shallot and cilantro.
Pineapple Fried Rice
12.95
Famous fried rice with yummy chunks of pineapple, shrimp, chicken egg, onion, pea, carrot and topped with roasted cashew nuts.

$Curry Dishes

Spice level starts at 1 star.
Green Curry
$11.95
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, green bean, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat.
Panang Curry
$11.95
A special smooth curry cooked with coconut milk. creamy peanut sauce, bell pepper, and your choice of meat.
Red Curry
$11.95
Flaming REd curry with coconut milk, bamboo shoot, bell pepper, grean bean, fresh basil and your choice of meat.
Roasted Duck Curry
$15.95
Roasted duck simmered in red curry cooked with coconut milk, pineapple, tomato, carrot and fresh basil.
Yellow Curry with Cucumber Salad
$11.95
A warmly spiced yellow curry cooked with coconut milk, potato, onion, carrot and your choice of meat; served with Thai style cucumber salad.
Avocado Green Curry
$13.95
An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, avocado, edamame, bell pepper, carrot, fresh basil and your choice of meat.
Pumpkin Curry
12.95
Flaming red curry cooked with coconut milk, pumpkin, bell pepper, fresh basil and your choice of meat.

$Japanese Main Dishes


Teriyaki Fried Rice
$10.95
Fried rice with egg, onion, mushroom, green pea, carrot with your choice of meat adn teriyaki sauce.
Yakisoba
$10.95
Stir fried wheat noodle with onion, carrot, bean sprout, Napa cabbage and your choice of meat with yakisoba sauce.
Chicken-katsu
$12.95
Fresh meat cutlet breaded and fried; served with shredded cabbage, Tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice.
Pork Tonkatsu
$12.95
Fresh meat cutlet breaded and fried; served with shredded cabbage, Tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice.
Shrimp Tempura (4 pieces)
$13.95
Fresh meat cutlet breaded and fried; served with shredded cabbage, Tonkatsu sauce and steamed rice.
Deep Fried Tofu Japanese Curry
$14.95
Japanese style curry with onion, carrot and potato topped with steamed rice.
Pork Tonkatsu Japanese Curry
$14.95
Japanese style curry with onion, carrot and potato topped with steamed rice.
Chicken-katsu Japane Curry
$14.95
Japanese style curry with onion, carrot and potato topped with steamed rice.
Shrimp Tempura Japanese Curry (4 pieces)
$15.95
Japanese style curry with onion, carrot and potato topped with steamed rice.
Prawn Tempura Udon Soup
$14.95
Hondashi soup with Udon round noodle, seaweed, mushroom and Shrimp Tempura on side.
Salmon Teriyaki
14.95
Pan seared Salmon with Teriyaki sauce and stir fried broccoli, carrot and bean sprout.

$Japanese Cuisine Salad


Crabmeat Salad (imitation crab)
$7.00
Seaweed Salad
$4.00
Calamari Salad
$6.00
Poki
15.00
Diced fresh tuna, avocado, mango, onion, imitation crab meat, seasoned with ponzu sauce.

$Sashimi

No substitution please.
Small Sashimi (10 pcs.)
$11.00
2 White tuna, 2 red tuna, 2 yellow tail, 2 salmon, 2 seared skip jack tuna.
Medium Sashimi (15 pcs.)
$15.00
3 White tuna, 3 red tuna, 3 yellow tail, 3 salmon, 3 seared skip jack tuna.
Large Sashimi (20 pcs.)
21.00
4 White tuna, 4 red tuna, 4 yellow tail, 4 salmon, 4 seared skip jack tuna.

$Sushi and Sashimi


Sushi Boat (for 2)
$50.00
Chef's choice of 20 pcs. of Sashimi and 4 pcs. Nigiri, TST roll, First love roll and Spicy Tuna Roll; served with seaweed salad and calamari salad. No substitution.
Sushi Box
$13.00
California roll, seaweed salad and chef's choice of 3 pc. of Nigiri. No subtitution.
Sushi Combo
50.00
Chef's choice of 10 pcs. of Sashimi, 4 pcs. of Nigir, Eskimo roll, Spider roll, Birthday roll; served with seaweed salad and calamari salad. No substitution.

$Sashimi and Nigiri

2 pieces of Sashimi (no rice) or 2 pieces of hand-formed sushi (Sashimi on top of rice).
Ebi (Cooked Shrimp)
$4.00
Escolar (White Tuna)
$5.00
Hamachi (Yellow Tail)
$6.00
Katsuo (Skip Jack Tuna)
$5.00
Kani (Imitation Crab)
$3.00
Kunsei (Smoked Salmon)
$5.00
Masago (Smelt Roe)
$4.00
Maguro (Red Tuna)
$5.00
Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)
$4.00
Unagi (BBQ Eel)
$5.00
Sake (Salmon)
$4.00
Inari (Tofu Pocket)
$3.00
Tamago (Imitation Egg)
$3.00
Baked Spicy Scallops
4.00

$Sushi Roll


Avocado Roll
$4.00
Avocado with rice outside.
Vegetable Delight Sushi Roll
$6.00
Cucumber, asparagus, avocado, spinach, canyo, carrot.
Vegetable Delight Kanbyo Crispy Sushi Roll
$7.00
Vegetable delight roll with crispy tempura flake.
California Sushi Roll
$5.00
Avocado, cucumber, imitation crab meat.
Tuna Maki Sushi Roll
$6.00
Tuna Mali with rice inside.
California Kanbyo Crispy Sushi Roll
$6.00
California roll with crispy tempura flakes.
Spicy Tuna Sushi Roll
$7.00
Cucumber, ground tuna with spicy sauce.
Alaskan Sushi Roll
$6.00
Salmon, cucumber, avocado, imitation crab meat.
Spicy Salmon Sushi Roll
$6.00
Cucumber, scallion. ground salmon with spicy sauce.
Salmon Maki Sushi Roll
$5.00
Salmon with rice inside.
Japanese Bagel (cooked) Sushi Roll
$6.00
Cucumber, smoked salmon, cream cheese, scallion.
Tropical Roll
$7.00
Imitation crab meat, mango, plantain, tempura flake with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Shrimp Roll (cooked)
$9.00
Tempura shrimp, cucumber, avocado with crispy tempura flake.
Salmon Tempura Sushi Roll
$7.00
Salmon, cream cheese, asparagus, tempura style with spicy mayo.
Arizona Sushi Roll
$6.25
Yellow tail, scallion, smelt roe.
Eel Roll (cooked)
$8.00
BBQ eel, cucumber, avocado with unagi sauce.
Beef Roll (cooked)
$7.00
Teriyaki beef, cucumber, asparagus, avocado, scallion with unagi sauce.
B and H Sushi Roll
$9.95
Torched rolled sushi with crispy ham, bacon. scallipn with Japanese mayo, Sriracha and parsley.
Mr. Nice Guy Sushi Roll
$13.00
Variety of fish salad with homemade spicy sauce on top of a California roll.
Iowa Sushi Roll
$15.00
Asparagus, BBQ Eel, cream cheese, salmon, tempura style with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
TST Sushi Roll
$15.00
Spicy tuna, imitation crab meat, cream cheese, mango, scallion; tempura style with spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
VIP Sushi Roll
$14.00
Spicy tuna inside and topped with an assorted rainbow of fresh fish.
Volcano (cooked) Sushi Roll
$12.00
Chopped scallop, imitation crab meat and masago baked on top of a California roll.
Eskimo (cooked) Sushi Roll
$13.00
Cream cheese, cucumber, imitation crab meat, avocado; topped with flash fried salmon, Sriracha, miso sauce and scallion.
Birthday (cooked) Sushi Roll
$15.00
Tempura shrimp, tempura salmon, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado; topped with masago, scallion, Sriracha, spicy mayo and unagi suace.
West Glen Sushi Roll
$12.00
Tempura shrimp. asparagus, avocado, scallion, masago with spicy mayo and sriracha.
Captain Crunch Sushi Roll
$12.00
Tempura shrimp, cucumber, imitation crab meat with tobiko, crispy tempura flake, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Dancing Eel Sushi Roll
$13.00
Imitation crab meat, cream cheese, cucumber, masago, topped with fresh avocado and BBQ Eel slices.
Dancing Shrimp
$13.00
Avocado, cucumber, imitation crab meat, cream cheese, topped with fresh cooked shrimp.
Dynamite Roll
$14.00
imitation crab meat, cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil; topped with Spicy Tuna, jalapeno, spicy mayo and Sriracha with a side of lime wedge. (Very Spicy)
Popcorn Shrimp Roll (cooked)
$10.00
California roll; topped with crispy fried shrimp tempura, orange sauce, wasabi mayo and sesame seed.
Futomaki (cooked) Sushi Roll
$10.00
Tamagim imitation crab meat, cucumber, asparagus, carrot, canyo, avocao, inari.
Banana Leaf Roll (cooked)
$12.00
Soy wrapped sushi roll with tempura soft shell crab, asparagus, imitation crab meat, plantain with tobiko, spicy Mango sauce and unagi sauce.
Green Dragon (cooked) Sushi Roll
$14.00
Asparagus, imitation crab meat, eel, shrimp; topped with avocado slices, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
Orange Dragon Sushi Roll
$14.00
Tempura shrimp, asparagus, topped with avocado and salmon slices.
Crazy Salmon Roll
$14.00
Spicy kimchi-flavored salmon, scallion, avocado; topped with seared salmon filet, ikura (salmon roe), Japanese mayo, Sriracha and parsley.
Des Moines (cooked) Sushi Roll
$14.00
Tempura salmon, avocado, imitation crab meat, cream cheese, cucumber; topped with scallion. Sriracha, spicy mayo and unagi sauce.
First Love Sushi Roll
$13.00
Imitation crab meat, cream cheese, cucumber, topped with avocado and salmon slices.
Rainbow Sushi Roll
$14.00
California roll topped with an assorted rainbow of fresh fish.
Spicy Girl (cooked) Sushi Roll
13.00
Baked variety of fish on top of a California roll.

$Chinese Cusine


Lo Mein
$9.95
Wheat noodles tossed with onion, bell pepper, bean sprout and your choice of meat in a light soy sauce.
Garlic Egg Noodle
$10.95
Egg noddles stir-fried with egg,bell pepper, bean sprout and your choice of meat with homemade roasted chili sauce, topped with crispy garlic, crispy onion and cilantro.
Orange Peel Chicken
$10.95
Crispy chicken tossed with a sweet and tangy orange sauce and fresh orange peel. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot.
Sesame Chicken
$10.95
Crispy chicken tossed in a milk sesame sauce. Served with a steamed broccoli and carrot.
General Tao Chicken
$10.95
Crispy chicken, onion, pepper, water chestnut tossed with mild chili sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot.
Honey Chicken
$10.95
Crispy chicken tossed in a milkd honey sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot.
Almond Chicken
$11.95
Your choice of crispy or sliced chicken sti-fried with sliced almond, onion, bell pepper, carrot and celery in light soy sauce.
Sweet and Sour
$11.95
Your choice of meat or crispy chicken stir-fried with onion, pineapple, bell pepper, carrot and celery in our homemade sweet and sour ssauce.
Black Pepper Chicken
$11.95
Crispy chicken stir-fried with black pepper, onions, bell pepper, in light soy sauce.
Szechuan Chicken
$11.95
Crispy chicken stir-fried with onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery and snow pea in spicy Szechuan sauce.
Kung Pao Chicken
$11.95
Crispy chicken stir-fried with roasted peanuts, pepper, carrot and celery in Kung Pao sauce.
Moo Goo Gai Pan
$11.95
Gluten free your choice of meat stir-fried with mushroom, onion, carrot, water chestnut, snow pea, Napa and broccoli.
Shitake Salmon
14.95
Grilled samon filet, topped with shiitake mushrooms, sliced green onions, Napa cabbage and sliced ginger in a delicious homemade ginger sauce.

$Kid's Menu

For kids 8 and under. Served with fruit juice and fruit cup.
Kid's Fried Rice
$6.50
Wok fried rice with egg, pea, carrot, choice of meat in light soy sauce.
Kid's Pad Thai
$6.50
Stir fried rice noodle with egg, onion, bean sprout, choice of meat in pad thai sauce.
Kid's Yakisoba
$6.50
Stir fried wheat noodle with onion, carrot, pea, bean sprout with yakisoba sauce.
Kid's Crispy Nuggets
6.50
6 pcs. chicken nuggets, steamed broccoli and carrot. Choice of white rice or fried rice.

$Side Order


White Rice
$1.50
Brown Rice
$1.50
Sticky Rice
$1.50
Side Fried Rice
$3.00
Contain egg, pea, carrot.
Steamed Rice Noodle
$3.00
Steamed Egg Noodle
$3.00
Crispy Egg Noodle
$3.00
Spaghetti Noodle
$3.00
Peanut Sauce
$2.00-5.00
Lemon Sauce
$2.00-5.00
Red Curry Sauce (16oz.)
$5.00
Green Curry Sauce
$5.00
Yellow Curry Sauce
$5.00
Panang Curry Sauce
$5.00
Japanese Curry Sauce
$5.00
Sweet Sticky Rice
$2.50
Cashew Nut (4 oz.)
$3.00
Fried Egg
$1.50
Steamed Veggies (12-16 oz.)
4.00

$Dessert


Thai Fortune Cookie
$0.50-28.00
Tiramisu
$6.95
Deep Fried Red Bean Spring Roll (2) with Green Tea Ice Cream
$5.50
Banana Coconut Fritter (3) with Mango Ice Cream
6.50

$Beverage


Fountain Drinks
$2.75
Thai Iced Tea
$3.50
Dasani Bottled Water
$2.00
Coffee
$2.00
Hot Tea
$2.50
Mango Juice
$3.50
Roasted Coconut Juice
$3.50
Guava Juice
$3.50
Milk Box
$2.50

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