Southern Indian Party Fare at New Banana Leaf!

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The perfect place to have a party indoors or on the patio at Banana Leaf Redondo Beach

(Gerry Furth-Sides) The perfect place to have a party indoors or on the patio at Banana Leaf redondo BeachBanana Leaf hosted 14 media guests to try it out recently. Guests included celebrity chef cookbook authors and presenters in the spacious double storefront area with bar, dining room and a large kitchen to watch the cooks up close.

The Menu:

“I loved the variety of stuffed vegetables with cashews and peanuts flavors with spices.  Below are stuffed eggplant and stuffed Okra,” was the feedback from Cathy Arkle. Owner-chef Sri Sambangi explains the technique to celebrity chef, Katie Chin. Southern food features peanuts, cashews coconut and curry to lend a smooth taste and a crunch.

Stuffed eggplant and okra at Banana Leaf redondo Beach

“The chicken and shrimp kabobs were succulent and perfectlv spiced” at Banana Leaf Redondo Beach, reported Cathy Arkle. This demands a special cooking technique, often marinating before grilling.

Shrimp kabobs at Banana Leaf in Redondo Beach
Chicken kabobs off the skewer at Banana Leaf Redondo Beach

There are a few varieties of rice to try with the kabobs. Chef-owner Sri has incorporated some of the middle eastern versions from the former Mediterranean partner restaurant that work beautifully in flavor and texture. Sumac, for example, is a classic Mediterranean seasoning. Below are lemon rice and white rice with sumac.

Lemon rice with peanuts, veggies, curry and fresh lemon at Banana Leaf in Redondo Beach
White rice with sumac at Banana Leaf in Redondo Beach

Indian rice and Mediterranean seasonings in lemon veggie rice and rice with sumac paired at Banana Leaf Redondo Beach
Veggie Pakora being prepared and the final dish with onions, herbs and nuts

Matching it up: owner-chef Sri Sambangi with daughters Shreeya taken at the former Banana Leaf on the next block north last year and Neha at the new Banana Leaf Restaurant in Redondo Beach. Both daughters are a part of the restaurant family.

Matching it up: owner-chef Sri Sambangi with daughters Shreeya, Neha at the old and the new Banana Leaf Restaurant in Redondo Beach

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


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