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Our Signature Dishes That Warm the Soul

From the heart of Sri Lanka to the heart of Manassas, we serve bold, unforgettable flavors with a warm smile and a touch of tradition.

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Special – Lamprais

Fragrant saffron rice, tender meat or seafood, ash plantain, sambol, and curry—wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-baked. A complete island feast in one bundle.
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Fish Ambul Thiyal

Tangy, spicy, and bold. Tuna slow-cooked with goraka, garlic, and crushed black pepper. Served with rice and two seasonal vegetable curries.
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Black Pork Curry

A deeply spiced pork curry, slow-cooked with roasted Sri Lankan curry powder. Paired with eggplant moju, creamy cashew curry, and crisp pappadam.
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Kottu Roti

Tangy, spicy, and bold. Tuna slow-cooked with goraka, garlic, and crushed black pepper. Served with rice and two seasonal vegetable curries.

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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.

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.

Pittu $13.95

A steamed blend of grated coconut and rice flour. 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.

Kotthu Roti Specials (Roti or String Hoppers)

(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

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Best Food for Your Taste

Transport Your Taste Buds to the Vibrant Shores of Sri Lanka at Banana Leaf! Savor Authentic Curries, Hoppers, and Kottu Roti, All Served with Warm Hospitality. Experience the True Flavors of the Island Right Here in the U.S.

Best Food for Your Taste

Transport Your Taste Buds to the Vibrant Shores of Sri Lanka at Banana Leaf! Savor Authentic Curries, Hoppers, and Kottu Roti, All Served with Warm Hospitality. Experience the True Flavors of the Island Right Here in the U.S.

Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine – Made with Heart

At Banana Leaf, every dish tells a story—of spices passed down for generations, of celebrations beneath palm trees, and of home-cooked comfort. From the heart of Sri Lanka to the heart of Manassas, Virginia, we serve bold, unforgettable flavors with a warm smile and a touch of tradition.

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Authentic Sri Lankan Cuisine – Made with Heart

At Banana Leaf, every dish tells a story—of spices passed down for generations, of celebrations beneath palm trees, and of home-cooked comfort. 

Our Menu

Watalappam

The Traditional coconut custard pudding made with jaggery.

Hoppers

Light, crispy rice flour pancakes with a hint of sweetness.

Faluda

A chilled, colorful treat made with milk, rose syrup, basil seeds, jelly, and ice cream.

Watalappam

The Traditional coconut custard pudding made with jaggery.

Hoppers

Light, crispy rice flour pancakes with a hint of sweetness.

Faluda

A chilled, colorful treat made with milk, rose syrup, basil seeds, jelly, and ice cream.

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Special – Lamprais

A time-honored dish from Sri Lanka’s colonial past. Fragrant saffron rice, tender meat or seafood, ash plantain, sambol, and curry—wrapped in a banana leaf and oven-baked. A complete island feast in one bundle.

Fish Ambul Thial

Tangy, spicy, and bold. Tuna slow-cooked with goraka, garlic, and crushed black pepper. Served with rice and two seasonal vegetable curries.