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    Banana Leaf Asian Bistro 5515 Mills Civic Pkwy West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-440-0854

    Asian Fusion
    Open now11AM - 8:30PM
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    APPETIZERS
    SOUPS
    SALADS
    THAI FOOD
    JAPANESE CUISINE
    CHINESE FOOD
    KIDS MENU
    BEVERAGE
    DESSERTS
    SIDES

    Featured Items

    • Crab Rangoon

      A rich and creamy blend of imitation crab meat, cream cheese, and light green onion wrapped in wonton sheet deep-fried to golden perfection , serve with sweet & sour sauce
      $8.95
    • Pad Thai

      A very famous Thai dish! Stir-fried small rice noodles with egg, bean sprout, green onion. Served with a side of ground peanut and lime wedge.
      $15.95
    • Deep Fried Spring Rolls

      A delicate combination of vegetables, spices & noodle-filled rolls deep-fried till crispy, served with sweet & sour sauce
      $7.95

    APPETIZERS

    • Chicken Satay

      Grilled chicken skewer marinated in light curry and coconut milk, served with warm peanut sauce and chilled cucumber salad
      $11.95
    • Chicken Wings(5pcs)

      Lightly battered bone in wings deep fried to perfection. Served with either Tamarind or Korean sauce or no sauce
      $10.95
    • Crab Rangoon

      A rich and creamy blend of imitation crab meat, cream cheese, and light green onion wrapped in wonton sheet deep-fried to golden perfection , serve with sweet & sour sauce
      $8.95
    • Deep Fried Spring Rolls

      A delicate combination of vegetables, spices & noodle-filled rolls deep-fried till crispy, served with sweet & sour sauce
      $7.95
    • Edamame

      Steamed soy beans lightly salted
      $6.95
    • Fried Calamari

      Tender squid, lightly breaded seasoning and fried. Served with Ketchup and Wasabi mayo
      $9.95
    • Pork Pot Sticker

      Thin pastry shells filled with pork, choice of deep-fried or steamed; served with homemade dumpling sauce
      $7.95
    • Shrimp Salad Roll

      Shrimp, basil, lettuce, cucumber, and carrot; served with Peanut sauce
      $8.95
    • Three Flavor Calamari

      Perfectly fried calamari tossed with our homemade three flavor sauce and topped with fried onions
      $9.95
    • Three Flavor Fried Tofu

      Deep fried tofu, with a crisp outside and soft inside. Tossed with our homemade three flavor red sauce and topped with fried onions
      $8.95
    • Tofu Delight

      Deep-fried tofu, crispy outside but soft inside; served with sweet & sour sauce topped with ground peanut and cilantro
      $7.95
    • Veggie Fresh Spring Roll

      Cabbage, asparagus, vermicelli, lettuce, cucumber, sweet basil and carrot; served with Peanut sauce
      $7.95
    • Chicken N Cheese Roll

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.95
    • Samosa

      $9.95

    SOUPS

    • Miso Soup

      Tradition bonito dashi and miso (soy bean) stock with tofu and seaweed.
    • Shrimp Wonton Soup

      Wontons stuffed with fround shrimp, fresh mushroos and napa cabbage in a vegetable broth.
    • Tom Ka

      Creamy coconut milk simmered with lime juice, galangal, mushroom, lemongrass, onion, cilantro and lime leaves.
    • Tom Ka SF

      Creamy coconut milk simmered with lime juice, galangal, mushroom, lemongrass, onion, cilantro and lime leaves.
    • Tom Yum

      Hot and sour Thai style soup with mushrooms, onion.
    • Tom Yum SF

      Hot and sour Thai style soup with mushrooms, onion.
    • Veggie Soup w/Tofu

      Clear broth soup with tofu and mixed vegetables.
    • egg drop soup


    SALADS

    • Cucumber Salad

      Fresh cucumber, sliced red onion, and red bell pepper with mild vinaigrette dressing
      $5.95
    • Larb

      The traditional Thai salad with choice of chopped chicken, pork, beef, or tofu cooked in lime sauce, red onion, green onion, cilantro, and mint
      $14.95
    • Papaya Salad

      Shredded green papaya, carrot, green bean, tomatoes, and roasted peanuts seasoned with a spicy lime dressing. Served with Grilled Shrimp (2)
      $9.95
    • Spicy Veggie Salad

      Mixed vegetables quickly with spicy lime dressing. Served on top of chopped lettuce. Add grilled chicken for $1.50
      $11.95
    • House Salad

      Fresh cucumber, sliced red onion, and red bell pepper with mild vinaigrette dressing
      $6.95

    THAI FOOD

    Stir Fried Dishes

    • Angry Dish

      Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, bamboo, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean with herbal angry soy sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95
    • Basil

      Thailand's everyday food! Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean with basil soy sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95
    • Basil Thai Style

      Thailand's everyday food! Stir-fried fresh Thai basil, ground chicken, green bean with basil soy sauce. Served with fried egg
      $16.95
    • Broccoli

      Stir-fried broccoli, carrot with light soy sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95
    • Cashew Stir Fry

      Stir fried cashews , onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot and water chestnut with homemade roasted chili sauce. Your choice of meat. Topped with roasted cashew nut. Served with rice.
      $16.95
    • Eggplant Lover

      Eggplant, bell pepper, fresh basil well stir-fried in soy bean paste sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95
    • Garlic and Pepper

      Sauteed your choice of meat with fresh garlic, black pepper and cilantro. Served on a bed of Cabbage.
      $16.95
    • Ginger

      Stir-fried fresh ginger, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot with ginger soy sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95
    • Sweet Basil

      Stir-fried fresh sweet basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot with basil sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95
    • Tamarind

      Stir fried bell pepper tomato onion mushroom and carrot in a traditional tamarind sauce. Topped with roasted cashews
      $16.95
    • Thai Sweet and Sour

      $15.95
    • Veggie Delight

      Mixed vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, napa, onion, bell pepper, carrot, snow pea, celery, brussels sprouts and zucchini) well stir-fried in vegetable soy sauce. Served with rice.
      $15.95

    Noodle Dishes

    • Curry Noodle

      Stir-fried your choice of noodle with yellow curry, egg, chili, onion, bell pepper, carrot, celery and your choice of meat. Served with cucumber salad.
      $15.95
    • Drunken Noodle

      Stir-fried your choice of noodle with egg, tomato, onion, carrot, bell pepper and fresh basil in brown soy sauce.
      $16.95
    • Garlic Egg Noodle

      Egg Noodle stir fried with egg bell pepper and broccoli in homemade roasted chili sauce topped with crispy garlic scallion and cilantro
      $16.95
    • Kua Kai

      Thailand street food favorite pan fried flat rice noodles sauteed with egg onion bean sprouts garlic and light soy sauce
      $16.95
    • Pad See Ew

      The typical street food in Thailand! Stir-fried large rice noodles with egg, broccoli, carrot in brown soy sauce.
      $15.95
    • Pad Thai

      A very famous Thai dish! Stir-fried small rice noodles with egg, bean sprout, green onion. Served with a side of ground peanut and lime wedge.
      $15.95
    • Rad Na

      Pan-fried large flat rice noodles with broccoli and tossed with brown soya bean gravy.
      $13.95
    • Thai Noodle Soup

      Thai style your choice of noodle, bean sprout in our homemade broth. Topped with fried garlic, scallion and cilantro.
      $15.95
    • Udon Stir Fried

      Stir fried udon noodles with carrot bean sprouts and napa cabbage with our sweet soy sauce
      $16.95
    • Lo Mein

      Stir fried wheat noodles with onion and bell pepper in a light soy sauce
      $14.95
    • Spicy Noodle

      Stir fried wheat noodle with onion carrot bell pepper and cabbage in our homemade spicy chili sauce
      $14.95
    • Yakisoba

      $16.95

    Rice Dishes

    • Basil Fried Rice

      Stir-fried white rice with fresh basil, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, carrot, green bean.
      $15.95
    • Fried Rice

      Wok-fried rice tossed with egg, soy, onion, tomato. Served with cucumber garnish. "Perfect with a squeeze of lime"
      $14.95
    • Green Curry Fried Rice w/cuc salad

      Fried rice with curry seasoning, onion, carrot, bell pepper,broccoli. Served with Thai Style cucumber salad.
      $17.95
    • Healthy Fried Rice

      Wok-fried brown rice tossed with egg, soy, pumpkin, corn, carrot, lima bean.
      $15.95
    • Pineapple Fried Rice

      Famous fried rice with yummy chunks of pineapple, shrimp, chicken, egg, onion, pea abd carrot topped with roasted cashew nuts and fried onion.
      $17.95
    • Red Curry Fried Rice w/cuc salad

      Fried rice with curry seasoning, onion, carrot, bell pepper,broccoli. Served with Thai Style cucumber salad.
      $17.95
    • Tom Yum Fried Rice

      Stir-fried rice in hot & sour Tom Yum sauce cooked with egg, onion, mushroom. Topped with fried shallot and cilantro.
      $15.95
    • Yellow Curry Fried Rice w/cuc salad

      Fried rice with curry seasoning, onion, carrot, bell pepper,broccoli. Served with Thai Style cucumber salad.
      $17.95
    • Brown Rice with Seafood

      A chef special Brown rice tossed with stir fried shrimp sea scallop calamari mussel clams imitation crab meat and fresh Thai Basil in our special homemade roasted chili sauce
      $22.95
    • Salmon Teriyaki

      $22.95

    Curry Dishes

    • Avocado Green Curry

      An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, avocado, Lima bean, bell pepper, carrot and fresh basil.
      $17.95
    • Green Curry

      An aromatic green curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green bean, carrot and fresh basil.
      $16.95
    • Panang Curry

      A Special smooth curry cooked with coconut milk, creamy peanut sauce and bell pepper.
      $16.95
    • Pumpkin Curry

      Flaming red curry cooked with coconut milk, pumpkin, bell pepper and fresh basil.
      $17.95
    • Red Curry

      Flaming red curry cooked with coconut milk, bamboo shoots, bell pepper, green bean and fresh basil.
      $16.95
    • Roasted Duck Curry

      Roasted duck simmered in red curry, coconut milk, pineapples, tomatoes, carrot and basil.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.95
    • Yellow Curry w/cuc salad

      A warmly spiced yellow curry cooked with coconut milk, potato, onion and carrot. Served with Thai Style cucumber salad.
      $17.95

    JAPANESE CUISINE

    Sushi Salad

    • Calamari Salad

      $8.95
    • Crabmeat Salad (imitation crab)

      $8.95
    • Poki

      Diced fresh tuna, avocado, mango, onion, and imitation crab meat seasoned with ponzu sauce.
      $16.95
    • Seaweed Salad

      $6.95

    Sashimi

    • Sashimi (10 pcs)

      2 white tuna, 2 red tuna, 2 yellowtail, 2 salmon, 2 seared skipjack tuna.
      $25.00

    Sushi Roll

    • Alaskan

      Salmon, cucumber, avocado, imitation crab
      $8.95
    • Arizona

      Yellowtail, scallion, smelt roe
      $8.95
    • Avocado Roll

      Avocado with rice outside
      $5.95
    • Banana Leaf Roll

      Soy wrapped sushi roll with Soft Shell Crab Tempura, asparagus, imitation crab, plantain, tobiko, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $15.95
    • Beef Roll

      Teriyaki beef, cucumber, asparagus, avocado, scallion and unagi sauce
      $11.95
    • Birthday

      Shrimp Tempura, Salmon Tempura, cream cheese, cucumber, avocado topped with masago, scallion, sriracha sauce, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $17.95
    • California

      $7.95
    • California Crunch Roll

      California Roll with crispy Tempura flake
      $8.95
    • Captain Crunch

      Shrimp Tempura, cucumber,imitation crab, tobiko, crisp Tempura flake, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $14.95
    • Crazy Salmon Roll

      Spicy Kimchi flavored salmon, scallion, avocado topped with seared salmon sashimi, ikura (salmon roe), Japanese mayo, sriracha sauce and parsley
      $16.95
    • Dancing Eel

      Imitation crab, cream cheese, cucumber, masago topped with fresh avocado and BBQ eel sashimi
      $16.95
    • Dancing Shrimp

      Avocado, cucumber, imitation crab, cream cheese topped with fresh cooked shrimp
      $14.95
    • Des Moines

      Salmon Tempura, avocado,imitation crab, cream cheese, cucumber, topped with scallion, sriracha sauce, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $17.95
    • Dynamite Spicy Roll

      Imitation crab, cucumber, cilantro, Thai basil, topped with spicy tuna, jalapeno, spicy mayo and sriracha sauce with a side of lime wedge (very spicy)
      $16.95
    • Eel Roll

      BBQ Eel, cucumber, avocado and unagi sauce
      $10.95
    • Eskimo

      Cream Cheese, cucumber, imitation crab, avocado topped with flash fried salmon, sriracha sauce, miso sauce and scallion
      $15.95
    • First Love

      Imitation crab, cream cheese, cucumber topped with avocado and salmon sashimi
      $16.95
    • Futomaki

      Tamago, imitation crab meat, cucumber, asparagus, carrot, kampyo, avocado and inari
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.95
    • Green Dragon

      Asparagus, imitation crab, bbq eel, shrimp topped with avocado, spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $15.95
    • Iowa

      Asparagus, bbq eel, cream cheese, salmon; Tempura style with spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $17.95
    • Mr. Nice Guy

      Variety of fish salad with homemade spicy sauce on top of a California roll
      $16.95
    • Orange Dragon

      Shrimp Tempura, asparagus, topped with avocado and salmon sashimi
      $16.95
    • Popcorn Shrimp Roll

      California roll topped with crispy fried shrimp tempura, orange sauce, wasabi mayo and sesame seed
      $14.95
    • Rainbow

      California roll topped with assorted fresh fish
      $16.95
    • Salmon Maki

      salmon with rice inside
      $7.95
    • Salmon Tempura

      Salmon, cream cheese, asparagus, Tempura style with spicy mayo
      $15.95
    • Shrimp Roll

      Shrimp Tempura, cucumber, avocado with crispy Tempura flake
      $9.95
    • Spicy Girl

      Baked variety of fish on top of California roll
      $16.95
    • Spicy Salmon

      Cucumber, scallion, ground salmon with spicy sauce
      $8.95
    • Spicy Tuna

      Cucumber, ground tuna with spicy sauce
      $8.95
    • Spider Roll

      Soft shell crab Tempura, asparagus, imitation crab, masago, avocado with spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $14.95
    • Tropical Roll

      Imitation rab, mango, platain, Tempura flake with spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $12.95
    • TST

      Spicy tuna, imitation crab, cream cheese, mango, scallion; Tempura style with spicy mayo and unagi sauce
      $17.95
    • Tuna Maki

      Tuna with rice inside
      $7.95
    • Vegetable Delight

      Cucumber, asparagus, avocado, spinach, canyo, carrot
      $8.95
    • Vegetable Delight Crunch Roll

      Vegetable Delight Roll with crispy Tempura flake
      $9.95
    • VIP

      Spicy tuna roll topped with assorted fresh fish
      $16.95
    • Volcano

      Chopped scallop, imitation crab, masago baked on top of a California roll
      $15.95
    • West Glen

      Shrimp Tempura, asparagus,avocado, scallion, masago with spicy mayo and Sriracha sauce
      $13.95

    Sashimi and Nigiri

    • Baked Spicy Scallops

      $9.00
    • Ebi (Cooked Shrimp)

      $5.00
    • Escolar (White Tuna)

      $7.00
    • Hamachi (Yellowtail)

      $7.00
    • Kani (Imitation Crab)

      $5.00
    • Katsuo (Skip Jack Tuna)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.00
    • Maguro (Red Tuna)

      $7.00
    • Masago (Smelt Roe)

      $7.00
    • Sake (Salmon)

      $7.00
    • Tobiko (Flying Fish Roe)

      $7.00
    • Unagi (BBQ Eel)

      $8.00
    • Tamago

      $5.00

    Valentine'special

    Hamachi, salmon ,avocado, jalapeño, rolled in pink soy sheet
    • Fall in love roll

      OUT OF STOCK
      $13.00

    CHINESE FOOD

    • Almond Chicken

      Your choice of crispy OR sliced chicken stir-fried with sliced almond, onion, bell pepper, carrot and celery in light soy sauce
      $15.95
    • Black Pepper Chicken

      Crispy chicken stir fried with black pepper, onions, bell pepper in light soy sauce
      $15.95
    • General Tao Chicken

      Crispy chicken, onion, pepper, water chestnut tossed with mild chili sauce, served with steamed broccoli and carrot
      $15.95
    • Honey Chicken

      Crispy chicken tossed with a mild honey sauce, served with steamed broccoli and carrot
      $13.95
    • Kung Pao Chicken

      Crispy chicken stir fried with roasted peanuts, pepper, carrot and celery in Kung Pao sauce
      $15.95
    • Lo Mein

      Wheat noodles tossed with onion, bell pepper, bean spout in light soy sauce
      $14.95
    • Mongolian

      Stir-fried onion, bell pepper in Mongolian sauce served on a bed of crispy noodles
      $16.95
    • Orange Peel Chicken

      Crispy chicken tossed with sweet & tangy orange sauce and fresh orange peel. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
      $13.95
    • Sesame Chicken

      Crispy chicken tossed in mild sesame sauce. Served with steamed broccoli and carrot
      $13.95
    • Chinese Sweet and Sour

      Stir fried onion, pineapple, bell pepper, carrot an celery in our homemade sweet & sour sauce with crispy chicken
      $15.95
    • Szechuan Chicken

      Crispy chicken stir fried with onion, bell pepper, carrot celery and snow pea in a spicy Szechuan sauce
      $15.95

    KIDS MENU

    • Kids Crispy Nuggets

      6 pcs chicken nuggets, steamed broccoli and carrot.
      $7.95
    • Macaroni and Cheese

      $7.95
    • Mini Corn Dog

      OUT OF STOCK
      $7.95

    BEVERAGE

    Drinks

    • Coca-Cola

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $3.50
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.50
    • Cherry Coke

      Delicious combination of Coca-Cola and cherry flavor
      $3.50
    • Ice Tea (unsweet)

      $3.50
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $3.50
    • Lemonade

      $3.50
    • Shirley Temple

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.50
    • Hot Tea

      $2.50
    • Thai Tea (No Refills)

      $4.50
    • Green Thai Tea (No Refills)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.50
    • Thai Coffee (No Refills)

      $4.50
    • Juice

    • Coffee

      $2.50
    • Bottled Water

      OUT OF STOCK
      $2.50
    • Coca-Cola, Can

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.00
    • Diet Coke Can

      $2.00
    • Cherry Coke Can

      $2.00
    • Sprite, Can

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.00
    • Soda Water

      $1.50

    DESSERTS

    • Thai Custard w/Sticky Rice

      $8.95
    • Mango w/Sticky Rice

      $8.95

    SIDES

    • Cashew Nut 4 oz

      $4.00
    • Curry Sauce 16 oz

      $5.00
    • Fried Egg

      $2.50
    • Sd Brown Rice

      $2.00
    • Sd Chili Powder 1 oz

      $1.00
    • Sd Fried Rice

      $4.00
    • Sd Mango Sauce 2 oz

      $1.00
    • Sd Noodles (Steam, No Sauce)

      $3.00
    • Sd Peanut Sauce - Choose size

    • Sd Pot Sticker sauce 2 oz

      $1.00
    • Sd Spicy Mayo 2 oz

      $1.00
    • Sd Sriracha Sauce

      $1.00
    • Sd Steam White Rice

      $2.00
    • Sd Sticky Rice

      $2.50
    • Sd Sweet and Sour Sc (1 oz)

      $1.00
    • Sd Sweet Sticky Rice (green)

      $3.00
    • Sd Unagi Sauce 2 oz

      $1.00
    • Steam Veggies

      $4.00
    • Steam Asparagus

      $4.00
    • Steam Broccoli

      $4.00

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    5515 Mills civic Pkwy, West Des Moines, IA 50266

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