Banana Tree Covent Garden is a lively Southeast Asian restaurant at 34 Wellington Street, close to the theatres and bustle of the Piazza. The casual dining room is designed for quick lunches, pre theatre meals and relaxed evenings, with outdoor seating adding another option in warmer weather.
The menu travels across the region rather than staying within one national tradition. Malaysian curries, Thai style stir fries, Vietnamese salads and noodle dishes sit alongside dumplings, spring rolls and skewers, allowing diners to compare fragrant, spicy, sweet and savoury flavours in one meal.
Satay chicken and other street food inspired starters work well for sharing, while rice bowls, noodles and curries provide more substantial choices. Plant based dishes are woven throughout the selection, giving vegetarian and vegan diners several complete options rather than only side dishes.
Cocktails, soft drinks and Asian inspired refreshments accompany both full dinners and faster visits. Dine in and takeaway service make the branch flexible, while its central position is especially convenient for visitors planning a meal around a West End performance.
Address: 34 Wellington Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 7BD, England
Banana Tree Covent Garden Menu
For The Table
Prawn Cracker Basket
With sweet chilli dip.
Spiced Crackers
Delicious, light and crunchy crackers served with sweet chilli dip.
Edamame
Get your tastebuds warmed up for an eastern exploration with the original Japanese izakaya pub snack.
Edamame (Gluten-Free)
Available gluten-free on request.
To Share
Duck Pancakes
Done the Banana Tree way with crispy duck breast, spring onions, cucumber, hoisin sauce and 6 pancakes to share.
Small Plates
Perfect as starters, sides or for the table
Sweetcorn Fritter Balls
Our original recipe. Served with spicy mayo or sweet chilli sauce. Crafted by our in-house chefs.
Thai Calamari
Breaded calamari tossed in lemongrass, ginger and fresh herbs. Served with tamarind sauce.
Wings
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
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
Crispy butterfly prawns, served with chilli salsa, crushed peanuts and fresh herbs.
Bang Bang Broccoli
Broccoli, lightly battered, seasoned with a pinch of turmeric and spiced salt, served with a sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Spring Rolls
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
Chicken and vegetable dumplings served in a garlic and fresh herb sauce.
Ramen and Laksa
Legendary bowls of goodness
Ramen
Paired with ramen noodles, gyozas, shiitake mushrooms and a kick of radish. Garnished with chilli, and half a soft-boiled egg. Choose from: Chicken Gyozas, Spiced Chicken
Ramen
Paired with ramen noodles, gyozas, shiitake mushrooms and a kick of radish. Garnished with chilli, and half a soft-boiled egg. Choose from:
Wok Tossed Noodles
Pad Thai
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Singapore Laksa
Singapore Laksa
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.
Add Ons
Korean Drug Egg
Soft-boiled egg marinated in a savoury-sweet soy sauce with garlic, chilli and sesame. Addictive for a reason.
Stir Fried Broccoli
Curries
Thai Massaman Curry
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
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
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.
Rice Your Way
Elevate your meal with a rice upgrade
Egg Fried Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, spring onions and savoury seasoning.
Coconut Rice
Light, fluffy jasmine rice gently infused with creamy coconut milk for a subtly sweet finish.
More to Explore
Feel-good food from across Southeast Asia. All served with Jasmine Rice, Asian Slaw and Crackers
Katsu Burger
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.
Classic Sweet & Sour
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.
Grilled Spiced Chicken
Marinated chicken thighs, with our aromatic Jawa spice (a traditional market spice). Chargrilled low and slow for a deep and smoky flavour.
Sides and Extras
Blistered Dragon Peppers
Blistered Dragon Peppers (Gluten-free)
Salt n' Pepper Chilli Chips
Katsu Fries
Bang Bang Broccoli
Flatbread
Coconut Rice
Light, fluffy jasmine rice gently infused with creamy coconut milk for a subtly sweet finish.
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Fragrant, fluffy jasmine rice, steamed to perfection.
Egg Fried Rice
Fragrant jasmine rice stir-fried with egg, spring onions and savoury seasoning.
Nasi Goreng Indonesian Fried Rice
Fries
Mains
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Comes with Steamed Jasmine Rice