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At Long Last – Banana Leaves Reopens in Dupont Circle!
On March 6, 2011 Banana Leaves suffered a devastating fire at 2020 Florida Ave, NW in north Dupont and has been closed ever since. Over the past couple of months we’ve closely been monitoring their progress. I’m happy to say that they’ve finally reopened (see their menu here) and the space looks great:
Upstairs
First floor bar
Sweet words
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Yay! Long live Banana Leaves!
Yess!! My Sunday night takeout is back
Welcome back, Banana Leaves, lookin’ good!!
Made my week. Takeout tomorrow!
My wife and I had dinner there last night after a year!! Well worth the drop in. Very nice night out
I don’t really understand the obsession with this place. Reopening after a devastating fire makes a good story, sure, but the food is above average at best.
Agreed. Glad it’s no longer an empty shell, but the menu is nothing to get excited about.
Comparatively speaking, however, it is *much* better than Thaiphoon. I’ve never understood how that disgusting place stays in business!
As Asian delivery options in this city go, it is pretty high up the list.
Well, take a look at the prices compared to other places. $4 less for comparable dishes. At above average food, you’re getting excellent value. I don’t always want to spend $12-14 for takeout.
Hooray! I’ve missed that spicy noodles soup so badly!
I’m a fan of the place I’m happy for them.
How does it compare to regent Thai?
Regent has better Thai food (excellent if you ask me), but BL is more of a pan-asian joint with pretty good food across the board and better prices.
Awesome.
Best thing about Banana Leaves? Sushi.
Second best thing? They’re not afraid to deliver east of 7th street, unlike many other restaurants.
I got delivery from them last night, and just had delicious curry laksa leftovers for lunch. Made me so happy!
Best Crab Ragoon I have ever had! So excited they are back!!!
Wow, do they deliver up here in Petworth?
(very close to the metro station.)
their bali tofu is very good
My wife and I were huge Banana Leaves fans before the fire and we were really excited they were reopening. However, we went there tonight and it was disappointing. The food was luke warm, pretty bland, and the service was poor. We were there early and the restaurant was not at all busy so there was no excuse. Our search for great Asian food continues….. (thought we had found it before the fire)
YES!! Going back for dinner tonight. This was always one of my favorite places to eat in DC.