Banana Leaf Menu – El Cerrito, CA

Type : Thai restaurant

Location : El Cerrito, CA

Banana Leaf is now under new management. While maintaining our warm & cozy atmosphere and wood interior, we’ve elevated our recipes and menu offerings. Our menu now features contemporary American breakfast & brunch with hints of Asian flavors and authentic Thai cuisine for dinner.

Based on 208 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Banana Leaf 94530

Address:
11880 San Pablo Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Phone: (510) 680-5590

Website:

Hours

Friday 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Sunday 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Holiday hours
Tuesday 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM
Thursday 9 AM–2:30 PM, 5–9 PM

Menu

Breakfast menu
Get Up N Fly
Yellow curry sauce, russet wedges, bacon bits, fried eggs, parmesan, green onions.		 $11.00
Banana Parfait
Greek yogurt, honey roasted oats, raisins, mixed berries, bananas.		 $9.00
Mini Chicken & Waffle
Popcorn chicken, Belgian waffle, simple syrup.		 $12.00
Wings
Crispy Thai-style chicken wings, side of sweet and sour sauce.		 $12.00
Calamari
Crispy calamari, side of seafood mayo.		 $12.00
Sweet Chicken Tacos
Crispy chicken, homemade sweet and sour sauce, mixed greens, carrots, wrapped in a crispy roti.		 $13.00
Chicken Potato Soup
Chicken breast, potatoes, carrots, onions, clear broth.		 $8.00
Tofu Salad
Fresh tofu, mixed greens, carrots,
cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, wheat
toast		 $14.00
Crispy Noodle Soup
Crispy noodle, mixed greens, tomatoes,
cucumbers, carrots, walnuts, raisins, wheat
toast		 $14.00
Smoked Salmon Salad
Smoked salmon, mixed greens, carrots
cucumbers, tomatoes, walnuts, raisins,
edamame, parmesan, wheat toast		 $16.00
Crispy Chicken Salad
Crispy chicken thigh, mixed greens,
carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, wheat toast.		 $16.00
BF Tom Kha
Coconut milk broth, mushrooms
tomatoes, red onions, galangal, fragrant
herbs tofu		 $11.00
Atlantic Smoked Salmon
Smoked salmon, smashed avocado
poached egg, honey roasted oats,
parmesan, salad		 $15.00
Thai Tea Pancakes $15.00
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes $16.00
Buttermilk Pancakes $13.00
Traditional French Toast $14.00
Crispy Thai Tea French Toast
Homemade Thai tea syrup, honey
roasted oats, mixed berries, whipped
cream.		 $16.00
Stuffed French Toast
Deep-fried pain de mie toast stuffed with caramelized bananas and cream cheese, chocolate sauce, mixed berries, whipped cream, side of maple syrup.		 $18.00
Two Eggs $14.00
BBNL Benedict
Fried chicken thigh, tomatoes, onions, yellow curry hollandaise Served with English muffins, crispy
Yukon, and salad		 $22.00
Bacon Benedict
Plumlicious bacon, avocado, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise Served with English muffins, crispy Yukon, and salad		 $20.00
Crab Benedict
Lump crab meat, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise Served with English muffins, crispy Yukon, and salad
 $25.00
Steak Benedict
Grilled 8 oz. ribeye steak, tomatoes sauteed onions, pickled peppers
hollandaise homemade gravy sauce Served with English muffins, crispy
Yukon, and salad		 $26.00
Florence Benedict
Avocado, broccoli, tomatoes, onions hollandaise Served with English muffins, crispy Yukon, and salad		 $18.00
Atlantic Benedict
Smoked salmon, parmesan, avocado, tomatoes, onions, hollandaise Served with English muffins, crispy Yukon, and salad		 $20.00
Old Fashioned Burger
Brioche bun, signature homemade beef patty, cheddar,
sauteed onions, tomatoes, dill pickle aioli sauce, homemade
spicy mayo		 $18.00
Fried Chicken Burger
Brioche bun, boneless fried chicken thigh, cheddar,
sauteed onions, tomatoes, dill pickle aioli, homemade spicy
mayo		 $20.00
BNNL Burger
Brioche bun, signature homemade beef patty, Plumlicious bacon, cheddar, fried egg, sauteed onions, tomatoes dill pickle aioli, homemade spicy mayo		 $22.00
Grilled Cheese Bacon Sandwich
Wheat toast, Plumlicious bacon, cheddar, eggs, red onions, tomatoes,
spring mix, dill pickle aioli, homemade spicy mayo.		 $16.00
Roti-Rito
Scrambled eggs, popcorn chicken, tomatoes, avocado, spicy mayo, wrapped in a crispy roti, salad		 $20.00
Spiced Maple Chicken & Waffle
Crispy chicken thigh, maple syrup, pickled peppers,
Belgium Waffles		 $19.00
SF Island Scramble
Scrambled eggs, shrimp, crab, calamari, mussels, smoked salmon,
cheddar, green onions, wheat toast, crispy Yukon, salad		 $26.00
Vegan Curry Scramble
Tofu, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, wheat
toast, crispy Yukon, salad		 $16.00
Banana Leaf Omelet
Bacon bits, parmesan, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, bell
peppers, wheat toast, crispy Yukon, salad		 $18.00
Loco Moco
Signature beef patty, jasmine rice, fried egg, sauteed onions, mushrooms, crispy basil, homemade gravy sauce		 $20.00
Loco Moco Duck Breast
Homemade roasted marinated duck breast, jasmine rice, fried egg, sauteed onions, mushrooms, crispy basil, homemade gravy sauce		 $28.00
Grilled Steak & Egg
Grilled 8 oz. ribeye steak, fried egg, sauteed onions, broccoli, carrots, crispy Yukon, homemade gravy sauce		 $26.00
Mama Pad Kee Mao
Stir-fried instant noodles, homemade spicy sauce, fried egg, shrimp, calamari, mussels, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes basil		 $22.00
Teriyaki Bowl
Choice of grilled salmon OR 8 oz. ribeye steak, pineapple teriyaki sauce, steam mixed vegetables, sesame seeds jasmine rice		 $24.00
Fusion Chicken Satay
Grilled marinated chicken, fried egg, sauteed onions cucumber salad, wheat toast, russet wedges, peanut sauce		 $20.00
GRA POW GAI KAI DAO
Thai basil sauce saute, ground chicken, onions, bell peppers, string beans, chili, garlic, basil, topped with fried egg, jasmine rice		 $21.00
Basil Fried Rice With Bacon
Thai jasmine rice stir-fried with bacon, basil, bell peppers
onions, tomatoes, topped with fried egg		 $18.00
KAENG KAREE GAL TOD
Crispy chicken thigh, yellow curry sauce, roti, cucumber salad, jasmine rice, sweet and sour sauce		 $20.00
BUTTERMILK PANCAKE WITH MIXED FRUITS $10.00
GRILLED CHEESE WITH FRIES $10.00
ONE SCRAMBLED EGG WITH BACON AND FRIES $10.00
Two Eggs $5.00
Avocado $4.00
Toast $4.00
Roti $3.50
Crispy Bacon $6.00
Russet Wedges $5.00
Crispy Yukon $5.00
Mixed Fruits $6.00
Pancake $6.00
Crispy Chicken $10.00
Chicken Apple Sausage $6.00
Waffle $4.00
Plumalicious Bacon
homemade candied bacon with plum sauce.		 $8.00
Mango Sticky Rice $12.00
Fried Banana With Ice Cream $12.00
Roti Cha Thai $10.00
Mango Cake $10.00
Tigery Waffle $10.00
Dinner (Thai Menu)
Spring Rolls
Homemade crispy rolls stuffed with vegetables, side of sweet and sour sauce		 $11.00
Curry Puff
Deep-fried pastry shell stuffed with vegetables, curry powder, potatoes, side of yellow curry sauce		 $12.00
Gyoza
Deep fried chicken dumplings, side of sweet soy sauce		 $10.00
Roti Dip
Crispy roti, side of yellow curry sauce		 $8.00
Chicken Satay
Grilled marinated chicken, cucumber salad, peanut sauce		 $13.00
Wings
Crispy Thai-style chicken wings, side of sweet and sour sauce		 $12.00
Crispy Shrimp Rolls
Homemade marinated shrimp rolls, side of sweet and sour sauce		 $12.00
Calamari
Crispy calamari, side of spicy mayo		 $12.00
Sweet Chicken Tacos
Crispy chicken, homemade sweet and sour sauce, mixed greens, carrots, wrapped in a crispy roti		 $13.00
Fried Tofu
Crispy fried tofu, side of sweet and sour sauce, crunchy peanuts		 $10.00
MOO KROB
Homemade crispy pork belly, side of jaew sauce		 $12.00
Fresh Roll
Soft rice paper rolls, Tofu, mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers served with peanut sauce		 $11.00
Chicken Noodle Soup
Thin rice noodles, sliced chicken, bean sprouts, garlic, broccoli, onions, clear broth 		$14.00
Beef Noodle Soup
Thin rice noodles, sliced beef, beef balls, bean sprouts, garlic, broccoli, pork rinds, beef broth		 $16.00
Wonton Soup
Chicken dumplings, sliced chicken, bean sprouts, garlic, broccoli, onions, clear broth		 $15.00
Tofu Noodle Soup
Thin rice noodles, Tofu, bean sprouts, garlic, broccoli, onions, clear broth 		$14.00
Tom Yum
Sour and spicy soup, mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, fragrant herbs		 $8.00
Tom Kha
Coconut milk soup mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, galangal, fragrant herbs		 $8.00
Papaya Salad
Gluten Free. Shredded green papaya, carrots, green beans, tomatoes, chili, ground peanuts, chili-lime dressing (shrimp for an extra charge)		 $13.00
Mango Prawn Salad
Mango chunks, prawns, onions, avocado, tomatoes, carrots, cashew nuts, Thai tamarind dressing		 $16.00
Grilled Salmon Salad
Gluten Free. Grilled salmon, mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, blue cheese, ranch dressing		 $15.00
Crispy Tofu Salad
Crispy tofu, mixed greens, carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes, avocado, thousand island dressing		 $12.00
LARB GAI
Minced chicken, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, mint, roasted rice powder,Thai tamarind dressing		 $14.00
YUM NUER
Grilled sliced beef, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, mint, roasted rice powder,
Thai tamarind dressing		 $16.00
YUM MOO KROB
Crispy pork belly, mixed greens, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, mint, roasted rice powder,Thai tamarind dressing		 $16.00
KRA POW MOO KROB
Thai basil saute sauce with crispy pork belley, onions, bell peppers, string beans, basil, chili, garlic, fried egg, jasmine rice		 $26.00
Pad Ped Seafood
Sizzling stir-fried assorted seafood, bell peppers, onions, fingerroot, eggplants, peppercorn, kaffir lime		 $22.00
Mountain Beef
Sizzling grilled 8 oz. ribeye steak, red curry sauce, bell peppers, green beans, onions, crispy basil		 $24.00
Kaeng Karee Gai Tod
Crispy chicken thigh,		 $22.00
SEUA RONG HAI
Thai-style grilled 8 oz. ribeye steak, papaya salad, crunchy peanuts side of sticky rice and jaew sauce		 $28.00
Pumpkin Duck Curry
Homemade roasted marinated duck breast, spicy red curry, pumpkin, bell peppers, basil		 $24.00
Paradise Chicken
Battered chicken popcorn sauté, white and green onions, bell peppers, carrots, cashew nuts, dry chili, sweet house sauce		 $19.00
CRAB FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, lump crab meat, eggs, onions, tomatoes, side of clear broth		 $25.00
FRIED CHICKEN OVER FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, crispy chicken thigh, eggs, onions, tomatoes, side of clear broth		 $21.00
Teriyaki Bowl (Salmon, Ribeye Steak)
Choice of grilled salmon or 8 oz. ribeye steak, pineapple teriyaki sauce, steam mixed vegetables, sesame seeds, jasmine rice		 $22.00
Salmon Panang Curry
Grilled salmon, Thai Panang peanut curry sauce, crispy basil, bell peppers		 $22.00
Pad Thai Phoo
Stir-fried thin rice noodles, lump crab meat, tangy tamarind sauce, eggs, fried tofu, chives, bean sprouts, crunchy peanuts		 $23.00
Loco Moco Duck Breast
Homemade roasted marinated duck breast, jasmine rice, fried egg,
sauteed onions, mushrooms, crispy basil, homemade gravy sauce		 $28.00
Pad Thai
Stir-fried thin rice noodles, tangy tamarind sauce, choice of protein, eggs, fried tofu, chives, bean sprouts, crunchy peanuts		 $15.00
Pad Se Ew
Stir-fried flat rice noodles, homemade sweet sauce, choice of protein, eggs, carrots, broccoli		 $15.00
Pad Kee Mao
Stir-fried flat rice noodles, homemade spicy sauce, choice of protein, eggs, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, basil		 $15.00
Garlic Noodle
Garlic saute sauce, choice of protein, mixed
Stir-fried egg noodles, garlic saute sauce, choice
of protein, mixed vegetables, eggs		 $16.00
THAI FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, onions, tomatoes		 $15.00
BASIL FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, basil, bell peppers,
Thai chili, onions, tomatoes		 $16.00
PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE
Stir-fried Thai jasmine rice, eggs, curry powder, pineapple, cashew nuts, raisins, onions, tomatoes		 $16.00
Spicy Basil
Thai basil sauté sauce, choice of protein, onions, bell peppers, string beans, basil, chili, garlic **recommended with added fried egg for an extra charge)		 $15.00
Spicy Eggplant
Eggplant sauté, spicy Thai basil sauce, choice of protein, bell peppers, onions, basil		 $15.00
Cashew Nut
House sauté sauce, choice of protein, white and green onions, bell peppers, carrots, dry chili, cashew nuts		 $15.00
Veggie Deluxe
Garlic sauté sauce, choice of protein, mixed vegetables, bell peppers		 $15.00
Pra-Ram
Steamed mix vegetables, choice of protein, peanut sauce, crunchy peanuts		 $15.00
Prik King
Spicy house sauté sauce, choice of protein, bell peppers, green beans		 $15.00
Red Curry
Gluten Free. Spicy red curry, choice of protein, bell peppers, bamboo shoots, green beans, basil		 $15.00
Green Curry
Gluten Free. Spicy green curry, choice of protein, bell peppers, eggplants, green beans, basil		 $15.00
Yellow Curry
Gluten Free. Yellow curry, choice of protein, potatoes, carrots, onions		 $15.00
Panang Curry
Gluten Free. Gravy peanut red curry, choice of protein, bell peppers		 $15.00
Pumpkin Curry
Spicy red curry, choice of protein, pumpkin, bell peppers, basil		 $15.00
Jasmine Rice $3.00
Brown Rice $3.50
Roti $3.50
Steamed Noodles $3.50
Fried Egg $3.00
Peanut Sauce $5.00
Cucumber Salad $5.00
Steamed Mix Vegetables $5.00
Sticky Rice $3.50
Mango Sticky Rice $12.00
Fried Banana With Ice Cream $12.00
Roti Cha Thai $10.00
Mango Cake $10.00
Tigery Waffle $10.00

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Reviews

Andrea Alexander
Banana Leaf is under new ownership. I was pleasantly surprised they now offer a breakfast menu. I was so impressed with my meal that I ate there three times in one week!

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Sydney Lester
Visited Banana Leaf after the Grand Opening of new management——

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Erika Sam
Authentic Thai food! You know they use fresh ingredients. Very friendly staff.. dont have to wait long for your food… filling

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YS Cruz
Apparently they are under new management…and the food price is NOT worth it. $64 for 3 plates of noodles and two Thai Iced Teas. Not bad right? Except for I have HALF the amount of food I used to order. Not sure if this is the “lunch portion” but why are they charging more for less food? Not good.

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Linda Jackson
I curiously stumbled in the Banana Leaf Restaurant and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed the service, meal, and atmosphere of the facility so much that I returned the following day with relatives and friends.

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Crystal
Family owned.

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Lauren Miranda
This was my first time here so can’t speak to the quality before but found the food to be mediocre and incredibly overpriced. Curry seemed to use a blanket of spice to cover up a lack of flavor depth. Fried chicken was just OK, but with all the amazing fried chicken spots in the East bay certainly not worth $20. Fresh rolls were just wrapped lettuce.

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Diema “Chef Dee”
Overall, it was a great experience. Small, cozy and charming space. Friendly staff. My Crab Cakes benedict could have used a little more love. We had to wait a little while before the Mimosas started flowing. The Thai French Toast is definitely worth trying. Would/will return.

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monique mitchell
Great service & food…I will definitely be coming back!

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Lenus Maromu
Banana Leaf restaurant was my favorite Thai restaurant but the changes under new management changed all that. For example, prices are now 30%+ higher (Pad Basil, now Spicy Basil went from $11.75 to $15.00). My portion was smaller than the previous portion size and no longer chicken strips, now minced chicken. I cannot comment on other dishes except to say some were also renamed.

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