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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
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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 cuttlefish instantly took us back to evenings in Sri Lanka, enjoying a drink by the beach with family. My husband enjoyed every bite as well, and we can’t recommend this place enough. The owner, Dhanushka, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the whole experience even better. We can’t wait to be back! 🇱🇰✨
Sanduni Steinitz
November 9, 2025Came 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 like I remember growing up. The place is also very clean and spacious, and you can tell by the decor that owners are not just intent on making good food, but also in sharing our beautiful country with both Sri Lankan and non-Sri Lankan restaurant-goers. Highly recommend stopping in this place!
Nilanka Lord
September 7, 2025 -
Sudarshan M
August 4, 2025Nice, 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 about it! The owners were a lovely couple, friendly and helpful. Absolutely clean and sparkling! My husband and I had "lamprais" a Sri Lankan delicacy, rice and lots of different curries wrapped in a banana leaf and baked. There were lots of other Sri Lankan specials like Hoppers, String Hoppers, etc. I am waiting to try next time. The food was delicious! We are so happy finally we have a Sri Lankan restaurant in Northern VA!
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
higher Powers
October 20, 2025We 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 atmosphere for families and friends. The owner, Danushka, was so friendly and provided fantastic service — you can tell he truly cares about his customers. Highly recommend Banana Leaf Restaurant in Manassas, VA! Definitely a 5-star (plus!) experience. 🌟🇱🇰
Ben Fernando
October 19, 2025 -
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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 Leaf achieves that taste that is so hard to recreate. Even those who have never had Sri Lankan food will find that the food will most definitely appeal to their taste. The flavors combined so well. We came by a week after the first time we tried eating there. I recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious, enjoyable meal.
Amali Wickramasuriya
August 10, 2025This 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 restaurant in the area — and it certainly did NOT disappoint. The food was amazing, came out quickly, and the staff were so friendly. Everything we got was phenomenal and brought me right back to Sri Lanka! Portions are generous and we even got to have leftovers to enjoy later on. We got the fish egg rolls, chicken curry (which comes with 4 yummy curry vegetables), hoppers (they kindly allowed us to get two with egg and two plain), and string hoppers with kiri hodi and coconut sambol. My personal favorites were the fish spring rolls, the string hoppers, and their coconut sambol! The regular Sri Lankan tea comes in a hot steeping pot and tasted nice, but if you’d like a kick of flavor, I suggest the fresh ginger tea. Everything was lovely, and I think even warmer lighting in the dining room would make the space feel even cozier. But if you’re in the area (or even if not), this restaurant is worth the visit!
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 a warm, welcoming atmosphere made the meal even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves genuine Sri Lankan cuisine.
Geetha Selvendran
November 13, 2025We’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 here in Northern Virginia. We tried the chicken kottu, beef lamprais, falooda, and mango lassi — and every bite was absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich and authentic, and you can tell everything is made with care and love. This place is more than just a restaurant — it’s a warm, welcoming experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore amazing Sri Lankan cuisine!
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 variety of dishes to choose from, all prepared fresh and bursting with taste. The staff are courteous, friendly, and always welcoming, which makes the dining experience even more enjoyable. The restaurant itself is clean, well-kept, and has a comfortable atmosphere. On top of all that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes you get. A perfect place to enjoy authentic Sri Lankan food with great service, cleanliness, and value. Highly recommended!
Sameera Wickramasuriya
August 20, 2025Food 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 Wattalapan and Kiri Pani. Even their coffee and tea were delicious! I would certainly travel the 40 mins to get here.
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 expand fast and open more locations. This place is definitely worth trying and most importantly you'll get eat the food you desire with a smile.
Sukesh Nidarella Fernando
September 10, 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 extraordinary. If you are around DMV area do yourself a favor and try this place. You can thank me later!
Malini Chandrasekera
November 8, 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 a must try. The Sri Lankan dishes were unique and flavored very well. I would say the experience is better for dine in rather than take out. Will definitely return!
Tilda Dada
August 18, 2025Banana 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 of flavor. Although it might be a bit of a drive from the DC area, the trip is well worth it for the variety of Sri Lankan classics featured on their menu. (Tip: check their official website for the full menu, as the Google listing doesn’t include every dish they serve.) One of the highlights is their Sunday all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, which offers an excellent selection of Sri Lankan specialties. The restaurant itself is calm and spotlessly clean, with walls adorned with beautiful Sri Lankan scenery and artwork—creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. On our first visit, we tried we tried few of their dishes and found the food to be fresh and very flavorful. On our second visit, we tried the Sunday buffet and were impressed with the quality and balance of flavors—each dish had just the right amount of spice and was wonderfully prepared. Overall, Banana Leaf is an excellent spot for anyone looking to experience the rich flavors of Sri Lankan cuisine in a clean and relaxing environment.
Roshan Fernando
September 4, 2025
















































