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Banana Tree Islington Menu

September 8, 2026
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Banana Tree Islington is a pan-Asian restaurant at 412–416 St John Street in London. The lively casual format draws mainly on Southeast Asian cooking, giving diners a broad choice of noodles, curries, rice dishes, grilled food and smaller plates in one accessible menu.

Wok tossed noodles provide a substantial route through the selection, with sauces, vegetables and proteins combined to order. Curries and rice based bowls offer different balances of aromatic herbs, coconut, chilli and savoury seasoning, while crisp starters make it easy to share before the main course.

Bottomless bowl sessions and regular noodle offers suit groups looking for a more social meal, while the ordinary menu still works for a quick lunch or dinner. Takeaway, click and collect and delivery are available alongside the sit down restaurant.

Cocktails run throughout the day, with non alcoholic drinks also available for the table. Vegan and vegetarian choices are part of the broader Southeast Asian range, but guests with allergies should consult the current guide and speak with staff because peanuts, soy, sesame, gluten and shellfish can appear across the menu.

Address: 412–416 St John Street, London EC1V 4NJ, England

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For The Table

Prawn Cracker Basket
£3.95

With sweet chilli dip.

Spiced Crackers
£3.95

Delicious, light and crunchy crackers served with sweet chilli dip.

Edamame
£5

Get your tastebuds warmed up for an eastern exploration with the original Japanese izakaya pub snack.

Edamame (Gluten-Free)
£5

Available gluten-free on request.

To Share

Duck Pancakes
£15.95

Done the Banana Tree way with crispy duck breast, spring onions, cucumber, hoisin sauce and 6 pancakes to share.

Small Plates

Sweetcorn Fritter Balls
With Spicy Mayo £7.45 / With Sweet Chilli Sauce £7.45

Our original recipe. Served with spicy mayo or sweet chilli sauce. Crafted by our in-house chefs.

Thai Calamari
£8.95

Breaded calamari tossed in lemongrass, ginger and fresh herbs. Served with tamarind sauce.

Wings
Korean BBQ £8.95 / Firecracker £8.95

Napkins at the ready! Choose from our Firecracker Wings with a spicy Thai kick, or Korean BBQ Wings smothered in sticky sauce and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.

Malaysian Satay Skewers
Grilled Chicken £8.95 / Vegan Satay £8.95

Inspired by our founder’s Mother, our authentic recipe hails from the shrine of Satay, the town of Kajang in Malaysia. Our recipe stays the same today as it was 32 years ago.

Mekong Prawns
£8.95

Crispy butterfly prawns, served with chilli salsa, crushed peanuts and fresh herbs.

Bang Bang Broccoli
£7.25

Broccoli, lightly battered, seasoned with a pinch of turmeric and spiced salt, served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.

Spring Rolls
Vietnamese Spring Rolls £8.15 / Shredded Duck £8.65

Light, fresh and aromatic starters for you to wrap up in lettuce. Served with fresh herbs and our delicious Nuoc Cham sauce.

Steamed Chicken Dumplings
£8.45

Chicken and vegetable dumplings served in a garlic and fresh herb sauce.

Ramen and Laksa

Ramen
Chicken Gyozas £15.50 / Spiced Chicken £16.75 / Steak £18.75 / THIS™ ISN’T CHICKEN Vegan Bites £16.75

Paired with ramen noodles, gyozas, shiitake mushrooms and a kick of radish. Garnished with chilli, and half a soft-boiled egg.

Singapore Laksa
Grilled Chicken £15.40 / Prawns £16.35 / Tofu £15.40

Rice noodles are served in a rich, spiced coconut broth – and our version comes with tender aubergine, tofu, and crunchy bean sprouts. Finished with fragrant coriander and crispy shallots, this is the dish where we truly pay homage to street food culture.

Wok Tossed Noodles

Pad Thai
Chicken £15.75 / Prawns £16.45 / Phad Thai with Chicken and Prawns £16.75 / Phad Thai with Steak £20.45 / Duck £20.45 / Tofu £15.75 / THIS™ ISN’T CHICKEN Vegan Bites £15.75

Crafted by our founder’s Mother over 30 years ago. Wok-fried rice noodles in tamarind and palm sugar, with eggs, bean sprouts, spring onion, peanuts, crispy shallots and crackers.

Pad Thai (Gluten-Free)
Chicken (Gluten-Free) £15.75 / Prawns (Gluten-Free) £16.45 / Chicken & Prawns (Gluten-Free) £16.75 / Steak (Gluten-Free) £20.45 / Tofu (Gluten-Free) £15.75 / THIS™ ISN’T CHICKEN Vegan Bites (Gluten-Free) £15.75

Crafted by our founder’s Mother over 30 years ago. Wok-fried rice noodles in tamarind and palm sugar, with eggs, bean sprouts, spring onion, peanuts, crispy shallots and crackers. Available gluten-free on request.

Teriyaki Soba Noodles
Steak £20.45 / Duck £20.95 / Salmon £21.45

A bed of wok-tossed soba noodles with green beans, red peppers, onions, bean sprouts, blended in a soy and garlic sauce.

Banana Tree Spiced Noodles
£17.25

Our in-house creation – we toss fresh vegetables, prawns, chicken, eggs, and thick wheat noodles into a wok with our special spiced paste. Served with prawn crackers and Nuoc Cham sauce to pour over.

Chicken Singapore Noodles
£16.75

Scrambled eggs, diced red peppers, carrots and green beans are added to delicate vermicelli noodles, spiced with Singaporean curry flavours. Served with prawn crackers.

Drunken Monks Noodles
£17

This is our twist on roads well travelled – a street food classic takes on a vegan journey without compromising on rich flavour. Rice noodles join fresh crunchy vegetables, THIS™ ISN’T CHICKEN vegan bites and our speciality blackened sauce in a sizzling wok.

Regional Curries

Katsu Curry
Chicken Fillet £16.75 / Vegan Fillet £16.75

This dish is all about the comforting richness of Japanese curry with the crispy texture of ‘katsu’. Served with Japanese rice, edamame, and sprinkled with sesame seeds.

The Legendary Beef Rendang
Beef £19.95 / Beef (Gluten-Free) £19.95

The King of Curries – and for good reason. This dish is feeling home while exploring somewhere new, because good food brings us together. Originating from the Minankabau Hill tribe, the creamy coconut-based sauce takes up to 4 hours to cook, making it a labour of love and a speciality among Malaysians and Indonesians. Transport yourself through years of tradition with this rich, nutty, and fragrant dish.

Thai Massaman Curry
Chicken £17.95 / Chicken (Gluten-Free) £17.95 / Beef £18.65 / Beef (Gluten-free) £18.65

Easy on the spice, but rich and warm with flavour. Fragrant and slow-cooked, with a tamarind paste, an abundance of sweet spices and lemongrass, creamy coconut milk and topped with peanuts.

Thai Green Curry
Chicken £17.45 / Chicken (Gluten-free) £17.45 / Prawn £17.95 / Prawn (Gluten-free) £17.95

Our new and improved recipe for this Thai staple – a medley of sweet basil, galangal, lime leaves, broccoli, peppers, bamboo shoots in a creamy coconut milk and green spice paste sauce.

Banana Tree Curry
Chicken £17.45 / Chicken (Gluten-free) £17.45 / Tofu £17.45 / Tofu (Gluten-free) £17.45 / Prawn £17.95 / Prawn (Gluten-free) £17.95

Our signature dish and a true labour of love. This rich, creamy curry has been perfected over the years – inspired by the comforting, soul-warming curries found from Bangkok to Bali. It’s the heart of our kitchen and a taste of our roots.

More to Explore

All served with Jasmine Rice, Asian Slaw and Crackers

Katsu Burger
Chicken £16.95 / Veggie £16.95

Golden crispy chicken or veggie fillet, on a bed of spicy mayo and fresh lettuce, topped with crunchy puffed noodles and drenched in our famous katsu sauce — all packed into a soft, fluffy Shokupan bun, for that perfect balance of crunch and Katsu. Served with our salt n’ pepper chilli chips for the ultimate flavour hit.

Grilled Spiced Chicken
Grilled Spiced Chicken £16.95 / Chicken (Gluten-free) £16.95

Marinated chicken thighs, with our aromatic Jawa spice (a traditional market spice). Chargrilled low and slow for a deep and smoky flavour.

Classic Sweet & Sour
Crispy Chicken £16.95

Inspired by the centuries-old balance of flavours found in classic Chinese cuisine. This dish is crafted using real fruit juices, stir-fried with pineapples, peppers, broccoli, and onions, capturing the signature sweet and tangy taste.

Chicken in Mango & Sweet Lime Sauce
Sweet & Sour Chicken £16.95

Crunchy chicken supreme with oriental seasoning topped with our zingy and finely balanced mango and lime sauce.

Sides and extras

Blistered Dragon Peppers
£3.25
Blistered Dragon Peppers (Gluten-free)
£3.25
Korean Drug Egg
£1.95

Soft-boiled egg marinated in a savoury-sweet soy sauce with garlic, chilli and sesame. Addictive for a reason.

Salt n' Pepper Chilli Chips
£4.95
Katsu Fries
£4.95
Stir Fried Broccoli
£4.65
Bang Bang Broccoli
£7.25
Flatbread
£3.25
Coconut Rice
£4.85
Steamed Jasmine Rice
£4.10
Egg Fried Rice
£4.95
Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice
£5.25
Fries
£4.75