Banana Leaf Asian Bistro
Thai, Vegan Soup & Noodles
Vegan options
Poor vegan options ★ 2.8 (596) · $$ · Restaurant · Thai, Japanese, Asian · Hours
Popular tips: "Specify vegan clearly so dishes are prepared without egg or fish sauces"
Must-try: dumpling, pad thai, drunken noodles
Praised for: fast service, attentive service, beautiful interior
A small Thai restaurant serving traditional dishes including vegan tofu soup, cucumber salad with tofu or mock duck, and vegan stir fries. The atmosphere is casual, with rustic tropical decor and wheelchair accessibility noted. While lunch and dinner are popular, reviews show a mixed experience with fresh, tasty dishes but inconsistent service quality and minimal vegan labeling on the menu.
schedule
Hours
Sunday 12-8:30 PM
Monday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Thursday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Friday 11 AM-2 PM, 5-9 PM
Saturday 12-9 PM
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5515 Mills Civic Pkwy #140, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Vegan Friendliness
iPoor vegan options
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- VEGAN OPTIONS Few · 2–3 dishes
- MENU Poorly marked
- STAFF Friendly
- PROTEIN tofu, mock duck
Some users reported staff aren't always sure about ingredients.
Others mentioned vegan options aren't always available.
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