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Banana Leaf is more than a restaurant—it’s a heartfelt journey into the soul of Sri Lankan cooking.

Appetizers

Masala Vadai 4 PCS$6.50

Crispy lentil fritters made with ground yellow split peas, onions, and spices. Crunchy on the outside, soft inside.

Fish Cutlets 4 pcs$6.50

Spiced tuna mixed with mashed potatoes, coated in breadcrumbs and fried. A savory, golden snack.

Vegetable Cutlets 4 pcs$6.00

Vegetarian version of our cutlets, made with seasoned mashed vegetables and lightly fried.

Vegetable Spring Rolls 4 pcs$7.50

Crispy pastry rolls filled with a savory vegetable mix.

Vegetable Roti 2 pcs$7.50

Grilled flatbread pockets stuffed with curried vegetables.

Fish Spring Rolls 4 pcs$7.95

Flaky spring rolls filled with spiced fish and vegetables.

Fish Roti 2 pcs$8.50

Flatbread filled with spicy fish curry, grilled for a flavorful bite.

Appetizer Combo $15.95

A sampler of customer favorites: 3 spring rolls, 3 vadai, and 3 cutlets.

All appetisers are served with hot sauce and refreshing mint chutney.

Soups

vegitable soup$5.50

Lentil soup$5.50

Banana Leaf Special

Lamprais

A historic dish introduced by the Dutch during their time in Sri Lanka over 600 years ago, Lamprais has become a cherished part of the island’s culinary heritage and is traditionally served during special occasions.

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.

vege$14.95

chicken, beef, pork$16.95

lamb, fish$18.50

seafood$19.95

Black Pork Curry$17.95

Tender pork slow-cooked with roasted Sri Lankan curry powder, served with eggplant moju, cashew curry, and pappadam.

Fish Ambul Thiyal$18.95

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.

Island Classics

Pittu $13.95

A steamed blend of grated coconut and rice flour, traditionally prepared in bamboo molds. Served with warm coconut milk and spicy onion sambol.

String Hoppers 12 pcs$14.50

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.

Coconut Roti 3 pcs$10.00

Pan-grilled flatbreads made from a blend of grated coconut and wheat flour. Served with spicy katta sambol (3 pieces per portion).

Hoppers 3 Plain + 1 Egg$12.00

Delicate, bowl-shaped pancakes made with fermented rice flour and coconut milk. Served with katta sambol. Includes 3 plain hoppers and 1 egg hopper.

Godamba Roti 2 Plain + 1 Egg$12.00

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.

Dosa 2 pcs$16.95

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.

Choose Your Curry Option (Curry in Sri Lankan Style)

Vegetable Curry$9.00

Chicken Curry$10.00

Beef Curry$12.00

Fish Curry$12.00

Pork Curry$12.00

Lamb Curry$12.95

Squid or Shrimp Curry$14.95

Kotthu Roti Specials

Available with chopped roti or string hoppers

Sri Lankan street-food favorite—chopped flatbread or string hoppers stir-fried with vegetables, egg, and spices. Served with curry sauce.

Vegetable Kotthu $14.95

Chicken Kotthu$17.95

Beef Kotthu$18.95

Lamb Kotthu$19.95

Fish Kotthu$18.95

Seafood Kotthu$19.95

Biriyani

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with saffron, yogurt, and aromatic South Indian spices. Served with raita, mint sambol, boiled egg, and pineapple.

Vegetable Biriyani$14.95

Chicken Biriyani$16.95

Beef Biriyani$17.95

Lamb Biriyani$19.95

Fish Biriyani$17.95

Seafood Biriyani$19.95

Rice and Curry

Enjoy your choice of protein served with traditional Sri Lankan curry, accompanied by three seasonal vegetable curries.

Vegetable Rice & Curry$14.95

Chicken Rice & Curry $15.95

Shrimp or Calamari Rice & Curry$16.95

Lamb Rice & Curry$17.50

Beef or Pork Rice & Curry$15.50

Fried Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice $13.95

A flavorful stir-fry of rice with mixed vegetables and aromatic seasoning.

Chicken Fried Rice $14.95

Classic fried rice tossed with tender chicken pieces.

Pork or Beef Fried Rice$15.95

Fried rice served with your choice of savory pork or beef.

Seafood Fried Rice $16.95

A seafood lover’s delight, featuring rice stir-fried with shrimp, squid, and other seafood.

Mixed Fried Rice $17.95

A hearty mix of chicken, shrimp, and squid or pork blended into our signature fried rice.

Vegetarian Specialties

String Hopper Kottu –$14.95

A unique stir-fried dish made from shredded string hoppers, vegetables, and Sri Lankan spices.

Soya Meat Curry with Godamba Roti$15.95

Rich and flavorful soya curry served with two plain and one egg Godamba roti.

Devilled Dishes

Sautéed meat or vegetables stir-fried with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Served with white rice.

Vegetable Devilled$13.95

Chicken Devilled $15.95

Shrimp, Squid, or Fish Devilled $16.95

Seafood Devilled (Hot Butter Cuttlefish) $17.95

Beef or Pork Devilled $16.95

Side Orders

Steamed Rice$4.00

Mallum $5.00

Lightly sautéed greens with coconut and spices.

Coconut Sambol $5.00

A spicy blend of grated coconut, chili, and lime.

Seeni Sambol $5.00

Sweet and spicy caramelized onion relish.

Eggplant Moju$6.00

Fried eggplant marinated with vinegar, onions, and mild spices.

Desserts

Kiri Pani (Curd & Treacle) $8.50

Traditional Sri Lankan-style yogurt served with palm treacle (kitul syrup).

Watalappam$7.50

A rich, spiced coconut custard made with jaggery, cashews, eggs, and aromatic spices. A heritage dessert with Malay roots.

Caramel Pudding $6.00

Silky-smooth caramel custard, light and satisfying.

Sri Lankan-Style Jelly$7.00

A colorful, sweet jelly dessert inspired by local flavors.

Beverages

Soda $2.00

Sri Lankan Soft Drinks$4.00

Includes Ginger Beer, Cream Soda, and Necto.

Sri Lankan Coffee$4.00

Sri Lankan Tea (Hot) $4.00

Fresh Ginger Tea$4.00

Fruit Cordials & Lassi

Passion Fruit Cordial$7.00

Mango Cordial$6.00

Woodapple Cordial $7.00

Nelli (Gooseberry) Cordial$7.00

Mango Lassi $8.00

Sweet Lassi$7.00

Salt Lassi $7.00

Faluda$8.00

A sweet, chilled dessert drink made with milk, rose syrup, basil seeds, jelly, and ice cream. Colorful, creamy, and refreshing.

The Love We've Got

  • We absolutely loved our meal here! The lamprais tasted just like a homemade Sri Lankan meal — comforting, flavorful, and authentic. The kothu was amazing too, and the hot butter... Read More

    Sanduni Steinitz Avatar Sanduni Steinitz
    November 9, 2025

    Came for the buffet while I was in town for a wedding. Absolutely loved the food and was really impressed with the variety of dishes! Truly authentic Sri Lankan, just... Read More

    Nilanka Lord Avatar Nilanka Lord
    September 7, 2025
  • Authentic Ceylon food. Food was delicious. All you can eat buffet had a lot verity of foods.

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    Sudarshan M Avatar Sudarshan M
    August 4, 2025

    Nice, large space, white linen table cloths and linen napkins. Each table had a little plaque, a photo of a beautiful place in Sri Lanka with a little tidbit... Read More

    Enoka Perrelli Avatar Enoka Perrelli
    October 16, 2025
  • Excellent customer service & wonderful array of Sri Lankan foods. Beautiful creative artwork some by a staff member at Banana Leaf Restaurant in Manassas, Virginia Thank you

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    higher Powers Avatar higher Powers
    October 20, 2025

    We ordered string hoppers, Lamprais, and Koththu, and they were absolutely delicious — full of authentic Sri Lankan flavor! The restaurant is clean, spacious, and very inviting, with a great... Read More

    Ben Fernando Avatar Ben Fernando
    October 19, 2025
  • Very good Sri Lankan! Good service, clean and spacious restaurant

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    Alice Nguyen Avatar Alice Nguyen
    September 20, 2025

    “I truly enjoyed the authentic Sri Lankan flavors—it felt like home on a plate. I’m so glad to finally have a Sri Lankan restaurant here in Northern Virginia, and I’m... Read More

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    Beautiful Life Avatar Beautiful Life
    September 11, 2025
  • This wonderful restaurant brings cherished memories from my childhood food my mother cooked in Srilanka. The nostalgic food simply is almost impossible to capture in a usual restaurant but Banana... Read More

    Amali Wickramasuriya Avatar Amali Wickramasuriya
    August 10, 2025

    This restaurant was absolutely incredible. I just came back from a vacation in Sri Lanka and was craving the food so badly. Found this gem — the only Sri Lankan... Read More

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    Amy Nguyen Avatar Amy Nguyen
    November 2, 2025
  • We had an absolutely wonderful experience today. A truly authentic Sri Lankan dining experience! The dishes were beautifully prepared, full of flavor, and reminiscent of traditional home cooking. Excellent service and... Read More

    Geetha Selvendran Avatar Geetha Selvendran
    November 13, 2025

    We’re so happy to have discovered this new gem in Manassas! The owners are incredibly hardworking and genuinely passionate about sharing a little piece of Sri Lanka with the community... Read More

    aruni wijesuriya Avatar aruni wijesuriya
    August 10, 2025
  • Banana Leaf is truly a gem for authentic Sri Lankan cuisine! The food is absolutely delicious, full of authentic flavors that instantly remind you of home-cooked meals. There’s a great... Read More

    Sameera Wickramasuriya Avatar Sameera Wickramasuriya
    August 20, 2025

    Food was incredible. Lot of vegetarian options available. We had the masala vadai, kuttu paratha and the vegetarian Lamprais. Everything was seasoned well and delicious! For dessert we had the... Read More

    Bhavana Vijay Avatar Bhavana Vijay
    October 24, 2025
  • This place deserves all the stars. I was truly amazed by how good the food was. It truly brings memories of authentic Sri Lankan food. My only hope is you... Read More

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    Sukesh Nidarella Fernando Avatar Sukesh Nidarella Fernando
    September 10, 2025

    Great place with authentic Sri Lankan food and great service. Really great to have a Sri Lankan restaurant in Virginia area finally!

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    Kasun Jayasuriya Avatar Kasun Jayasuriya
    August 9, 2025
  • As a Sri Lankan living in VA I know good Sri Lankan food when I taste it. Best SL food in this area hands down. Service is excellent. Food is... Read More

    Malini Chandrasekera Avatar Malini Chandrasekera
    November 8, 2025

    Authentic Sri Lankan food. This is the best Sri Lankan food I have ever tried. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to experience real Sri Lankan cuisine you won't... Read More

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    Lahiruni Daluwatte Avatar Lahiruni Daluwatte
    August 6, 2025
  • This spot recently opened and I came across it by chance with my sister. Beautiful interior. Food was delicious. Service was great. No loud music which was much appreciated. Definitely... Read More

    Tilda Dada Avatar Tilda Dada
    August 18, 2025

    Banana Leaf Restaurant is a great place if you’re craving authentic Sri Lankan cuisine—with a touch of South Indian flavors as well. The food is consistently aromatic, fresh, and full... Read More

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    Roshan Fernando Avatar Roshan Fernando
    September 4, 2025