Banana Leaf
Thai Curries, Vegan Few Options
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★ 3.4 · $$ · Hours
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Popular tips: "Specify 'no egg' and 'no fish sauce' explicitly to ensure vegan preparation"
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Must-try: pad thai, curry, spring rolls
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Praised for: many vegan options, friendly staff
Banana Leaf Asian Bistro is a casual Thai and Japanese-influenced restaurant in the USA offering several vegan-friendly dishes such as tofu soup, cucumber salad, curries, fried rice, and noodle dishes. The menu lacks clear vegan labeling, which causes confusion, and some items require specifying exclusions like no egg or fish sauce to be vegan. Reviews highlight decent vegan curries and pad thai but express concerns about inconsistent vegan offerings and service quality.
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Hours
Sunday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Monday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Thursday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Friday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
Saturday 11:00 am-2:30 pm
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5515 Mills Civic Pkwy #140
West Des Moines
IA 50266
West Des Moines
IA 50266
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Vegan Friendliness
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Poor vegan options
Vegan Options
few
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Protein Options
tofu, mock duck
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Menu Clarity
poor labeling
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Staff Knowledge
Friendly
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Warnings
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- Uncertain Ingredients
- Cross-Contamination Risk
