Banana Tree Covent Garden
“Pan-Asian fare served in a lively, industrial-chic restaurant with a bar & happy hours.”
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About Banana Tree Covent Garden
Banana Tree Covent Garden is a Pan-Asian restaurant in London, at 34 Wellington St, set in an industrial-style room with a bar. The menu includes Pad Thai alongside curries such as masaman curry and beef rendang. The drinks list covers cocktails and mocktails, and the bar runs happy hours. The restaurant sits a few minutes' walk from the theatres, so it works for a meal before a show. A queue for a table is common when the restaurant is busy.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, curries, cocktails and mocktails and bottomless bowls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pad thai, curries, cocktails and mocktails and bottomless bowls.
Customer Review Summary
Curries draw the most praise, with reviewers singling out the masaman curry, the beef rendang and the bottomless bowls as delicious. Pad Thai divides opinion. One diner found it packed with flavour and fresh, while another who also ordered ramen said both fell short of expectations and left a bit disappointed. Teriyaki soba steak, laksa prawn, chicken satay, Singapore noodles and a banana fudge cake also get mentions, along with fantastic cocktails, pretty good mocktails and tasty ice cream. Service is a recurring strength, with several describing friendly, quick staff and food arriving promptly before theatre shows. One lower review calls the food "alright", edible but nothing special, and says a rushing waitress bumped into the table a couple of times without apologising. One reviewer suggests booking in advance to avoid queuing for a table. A coeliac diner on a birthday trip recalls the manager reassuring her about everything she could eat.
Customer Review Summary
Curries draw the most praise, with reviewers singling out the masaman curry, the beef rendang and the bottomless bowls as delicious. Pad Thai divides opinion. One diner found it packed with flavour and fresh, while another who also ordered ramen said both fell short of expectations and left a bit disappointed. Teriyaki soba steak, laksa prawn, chicken satay, Singapore noodles and a banana fudge cake also get mentions, along with fantastic cocktails, pretty good mocktails and tasty ice cream. Service is a recurring strength, with several describing friendly, quick staff and food arriving promptly before theatre shows. One lower review calls the food "alright", edible but nothing special, and says a rushing waitress bumped into the table a couple of times without apologising. One reviewer suggests booking in advance to avoid queuing for a table. A coeliac diner on a birthday trip recalls the manager reassuring her about everything she could eat.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Absolutely amazing food! The Pad Thai was packed with flavour, perfectly balanced, and tasted so fresh. The Teriyaki Soba Steak was just as impressive – the steak was tender and cooked perfectly, with a delicious teriyaki sauce and beautifully seasoned noodles. The portions were generous, everything arrived hot, and the quality was outstanding. A special mention to our waiter, Ahmed, who was amazing throughout our visit. He was so friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. His excellent service made the whole experience even better. We’ll definitely be coming back and would highly recommend!”
- Google user
“I read the reviews for this restaurant. Reviews were generally positive and we tried the food. Ordered the pad Thai, ramen, spring roll and broccoli. Having had many pad thais and ramen in different places, the ones in this restaurant is not what I expected given the good reviews. A bit disappointed. Having said that a person's taste bud varies from one to the other. This one just didn't meet my expectation. The mocktails were pretty good. We liked it. The service is reasonable given how busy the restaurant is. Our food came quite fast after placing our order. Best is to make a booking in advance if you don't want to queue for a table.”
- Google user
“Stopped for a late lunch here. Good flavours - food & drinks were fresh/refreshing on a mild summer afternoon. Service was good & quick. Ahmed did a good job.”
- Google user
“Really enjoyed this restaurant! It was my first visit, and I opted for the bottomless bowls. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, which made the experience even better. The curries were absolutely delicious, and I’ll definitely be returning. Highly recommended!”
- Google user
“Ahmed was just wondering and Laura and one other lady as well. The service was spot on, the drinks were to die for and the FOOD! Was wonderful. You made my friends birthday really special. I had the masaman curry and we shared a banana fudge cake was DELICIOUS”
Location
Restaurants near Banana Tree Covent Garden
- 0.1 miWheelchair accessible
fully gluten-free menu, gluten and dairy free dishes, complimentary sourdough bread
- Buns & Buns Collective4.45,0990.1 mi£20–40Good for kidsReservations
15% service charge, bao buns, rotisserie chicken
- The Black Penny | Covent Garden4.41,5310.2 mi£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
crispy duck hash, poached eggs, halloumi starter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Tree Covent Garden | 4.73,217 | — | — | pad thai, curries, cocktails and mocktails |
| Indigo at One Aldwych RestaurantWheelchair accessible | 4.6638 | 0.1 mi | — | fully gluten-free menu, gluten and dairy free dishes, complimentary sourdough bread |
| Buns & Buns CollectiveGood for kids · Reservations | 4.45,099 | 0.1 mi | £20–40 | 15% service charge, bao buns, rotisserie chicken |
| The Black Penny | Covent GardenOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.41,531 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | crispy duck hash, poached eggs, halloumi starter |
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