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Discover the rich, vibrant tastes of Sri Lankan cuisine at Banana Leaf Restaurant in Manassas, VA. Savor island classics like Pittu, String Hoppers, and Kotthu Roti, crafted with fresh ingredients and bold spices. Enjoy a genuine culinary journey with aromatic curries, traditional sides, and warm hospitality.
Banana Leaf Restaurant is a haven for authentic Sri Lankan and South Asian flavors nestled in Manassas, VA. The menu is a vibrant tapestry of traditional dishes that capture the rich culinary heritage of Sri Lanka. Highlights include their Sri Lankan-style curries, from hearty chicken and beef to flavorful fish and shrimp, each bursting with fragrant spices and slow-cooked to perfection. The Biriyani selections are equally enticing—fragrant basmati rice infused with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices, paired with classic sides like raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple, offering a satisfying balance of flavors.
Complementing these are the variety of side orders such as Mallum—lightly sautéed greens with coconut—and the zesty Coconut Sambol, which elevate the meal with authentic textures and tastes. Many guests rave about dishes like lamprais and kothu, which evoke the comfort and nostalgia of home-cooked Sri Lankan meals.
Banana Leaf’s dishes not only delight the palate but also transport you to the vibrant streets and seaside evenings of Sri Lanka. Each bite is a soulful experience, reflecting the passion and dedication behind every plate.
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Crispy lentil fritters made with ground yellow split peas, onions, and spices. Crunchy on the outside, soft inside.
Spiced tuna mixed with mashed potatoes, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. A savory, golden snack.
Vegetarian version of our cutlets, made with seasoned mashed vegetables and lightly fried.
Crispy pastry rolls filled with a savory vegetable mix.
Grilled flatbread pockets stuffed with curried vegetables.
Flaky spring rolls filled with spiced fish and vegetables.
Flatbread filled with spicy fish curry, grilled for a flavorful bite.
A sampler of customer favorites: 3 spring rolls, 3 vadai, and 3 cutlets.
This festive meal features saffron-infused rice gently tossed with ghee and your choice of lamb, beef, chicken, or seafood. It’s accompanied by a flavorful assortment of sides including cashew curry, eggplant moju, seeni sambol, ash plantains, a boiled egg, and a fish cutlet. Everything is wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-baked, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
This festive meal features saffron-infused rice gently tossed with ghee and your choice of lamb, beef, chicken, or seafood. It’s accompanied by a flavorful assortment of sides including cashew curry, eggplant moju, seeni sambol, ash plantains, a boiled egg, and a fish cutlet. Everything is wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-baked, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
This festive meal features saffron-infused rice gently tossed with ghee and your choice of lamb, beef, chicken, or seafood. It’s accompanied by a flavorful assortment of sides including cashew curry, eggplant moju, seeni sambol, ash plantains, a boiled egg, and a fish cutlet. Everything is wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-baked, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
This festive meal features saffron-infused rice gently tossed with ghee and your choice of lamb, beef, chicken, or seafood. It’s accompanied by a flavorful assortment of sides including cashew curry, eggplant moju, seeni sambol, ash plantains, a boiled egg, and a fish cutlet. Everything is wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-baked, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Tender pork slow-cooked with roasted Sri Lankan curry powder, served with eggplant moju, cashew curry, and pappadam.
A traditional tangy tuna curry, simmered over a low flame with goraka (Garcinia Cambogia), garlic, and black pepper. Served with steamed rice and two vegetable curries.
A steamed blend of grated coconut and rice flour, traditionally prepared in bamboo molds. Served with warm coconut milk and spicy onion sambol.
A beloved Sri Lankan dish made with delicate rice flour noodles, steamed on small cane trays. Served with kiri hodi (a mild coconut and onion gravy) and coconut sambol. Includes 12 string hoppers.
Pan-grilled flatbreads made from a blend of grated coconut and wheat flour. Served with spicy katta sambol (3 pieces per portion).
Delicate, bowl-shaped pancakes made with fermented rice flour and coconut milk. Served with katta sambol. Includes 3 plain hoppers and 1 egg hopper.
Thin, soft, handkerchief-style flatbreads made from wheat flour and lightly grilled. Served with your choice of Sri Lankan-style curry. Includes 2 plain rotis and 1 egg roti.
Thin, crispy crepes made from a fermented blend of rice and lentils. Served with coconut sambhar (a lentil-based vegetable stew) and coconut chutney. Includes 2 plain dosas.
Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.
Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.
Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.
Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.
Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.
Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.
Lightly sautéed greens with coconut and spices.
A spicy blend of grated coconut, chili, and lime.
Sweet and spicy caramelized onion relish.
Fried eggplant marinated with vinegar, onions, and mild spices.
Traditional Sri Lankan-style yogurt served with palm treacle (kitul syrup).
A rich, spiced coconut custard made with jaggery, cashews, eggs, and aromatic spices. A heritage dessert with Malay roots.
Silky-smooth caramel custard, light and satisfying.
A colorful, sweet jelly dessert inspired by local flavors.
Includes Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, and Necto.
A sweet, chilled dessert drink made with milk, rose syrup, basil seeds, jelly, and ice cream. Colorful, creamy, and refreshing.
So glad we came to Banana Leaf Sri Lankan Restaurant! The food is truly authentic Sri Lankan cuisine—rich in flavor, delicious, and incredibly satisfying. We will definitely be coming back often. I warmly invite not only Sri Lankans, but people of all nationalities, to visit and enjoy this wonderful taste of Sri Lanka.
Opening hours, the full address and the best way to get there are all on the restaurant page. Booking policies differ from place to place — so call ahead, or simply walk in.