New Banana Leaf Menu Stars in Redondo Beach

(Gerry Furth-Sides, Cathy Arkle ) Guests and writers are singing the praises of Banana Leaf Restaurants newest location in Redondo Beach. It is fitting that the restaurant was inspired by our good friend, pioneer ethnic food reporter, Barbara Hansen. The story is in //localfoodeater.com/beach-cities-social-brings-cooking-california-style/

“The cuisine you’ll discover at banana Leaf offers a delightful blend of traditional and innovative Indian flavors. It is beautiful presented,” wrote Cathy Arkle of She Paused for thought. Cathy is our poster girl for eating Southern Indian style. Here she is below.

“It was fun to watch Dosas (a type of savory and slightly tangy thin crepe) being made. It is served with a variety of accompaniments. Delish!,” according to Cathy Arkle. Here they are shown in a variety of ways, including the familiar, dramatic cylinder roll, folded and filled and below as dosa balls!

Pastry Chef Cary Hunyh was lured the far distance by the Andhra Chicken Fry, here in slider form, and Andhra Potato Fry.

This new Banana Leaf fills the other half of Beach Cities Social Kitchen & Bar ). It is the counterpart to the California influenced vibrant international “Cooking California Style.” (Beachcitiessocialrb).

The restaurant is inspired and influenced by our friend, Barbara Joan Hansen, pioneer ethnic food writer. As Barbara wrote in the book introduction, “The typical Californian comes from anywhere in the world, and his cookery is equally diverse.”

Dine-in · Takeout,  //Beachcitiessocialrb.com…1406 S Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

Menus and more details at: Menu: bananaleafla.com

Other Locations:

Original: 10408 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, (310) 838-2130

701 W. Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Suite 107, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 372-5590

2302 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (424) 247-9710

Banana Leaf Express, 6159 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401, (818) 453-8223