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North Wales Live
4 days ago
- General
- North Wales Live
Voucher gets students a free meal at Banana Tree
Restaurant Banana Tree is offering students a free meal on A Level and GCSE results days. On August 14, A Level students can order a free Pad Thai, and on August 21, GCSE students will get free Katsu Curry. Students need to bring a voucher which can be downloaded from the Banana Tree website and purchase a soft drink to claim their celebratory dish. And for families enjoying the school holidays, Banana Tree's Kids Eat Free offer is back, available Sunday to Thursday until the end of August. Tom Patrick, Marketing Director at Banana Tree, said: 'We know how much effort goes into exam season, and we want to give students something to look forward to, on us. With free meals on results day and the launch of our Big Summer Flavour Club, this is our way of making bold, exciting food more accessible and rewarding than ever.'
North Wales Live
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Restaurant says 'you won't forget it' as it launches soy sauce ice cream
Banana Tree is about to launch a new Soy Sauce Ice Cream, landing on menus across all restaurants on Wednesday, June 25. The unexpected flavour fusion was discovered by Banana Tree's Executive Chef Rahul during a food tour of Bangkok. Back in the UK, Banana Tree partnered with artisan ice cream maker Yee Kwan to bring the idea to life. The result is a vanilla ice cream infused with soy sauce and served with an optional drizzle of extra soy sauce at the table. Tom Patrick, Marketing Director at Banana Tree, said: 'We're all about taking people on a flavour journey and Soy Sauce Ice Cream is just the latest stop. It's a dish that surprises, delights, and gets people talking. It's unlike anything else on the high street, and we think our guests are going to love it. Or at the very least, never forget it.' Banana Tree has spent over 30 years bringing the best of Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia to UK diners, with dishes like Pad Thai, Katsu Curry, Beef Rendang and Gochujang Chicken. More than 40% of the menu is plant-based.
Wales Online
24-06-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Restaurant says 'you won't forget it' as it launches soy sauce ice cream
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Banana Tree is about to launch a new Soy Sauce Ice Cream, landing on menus across all restaurants on Wednesday, June 25. The unexpected flavour fusion was discovered by Banana Tree's Executive Chef Rahul during a food tour of Bangkok. Back in the UK, Banana Tree partnered with artisan ice cream maker Yee Kwan to bring the idea to life. The result is a vanilla ice cream infused with soy sauce and served with an optional drizzle of extra soy sauce at the table. Tom Patrick, Marketing Director at Banana Tree, said: 'We're all about taking people on a flavour journey and Soy Sauce Ice Cream is just the latest stop. It's a dish that surprises, delights, and gets people talking. It's unlike anything else on the high street, and we think our guests are going to love it. Or at the very least, never forget it.' Banana Tree has spent over 30 years bringing the best of Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia to UK diners, with dishes like Pad Thai, Katsu Curry, Beef Rendang and Gochujang Chicken. More than 40% of the menu is plant-based.
Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Look inside Wales' first Banana Tree restaurant
The beloved southeast Asian kitchen chain Banana Tree is set to spice up Cardiff this summer with a June launch at St David's shopping centre. Located in Mill Lane in The Hayes, Banana Tree introduces various cuisines, offering hearty delights such as Katsu Curry, Beef Rendang, Pad Thai and Gochujang Chicken. The restaurant also has a cocktail bar, and promises to offer an engaging dining environment complete with exciting giveaways, enticing lunch deals, and limitless bowls of food upon opening, which you can read more about here. For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here . Helen Morgan, centre director of St David's Cardiff, said: "Banana Tree is an excellent addition to our variety of restaurants here at St David's, and the new venue will be an exciting place for guests to dine, offering not just tasty dishes but a truly unique experience." Tom Patrick, marketing director at Banana Tree, added: "We invite Cardiff and beyond to come with us as we explore Southeast Asia. "We believe life is better with big flavours, and nothing says adventure like a Laksa lunch, a weekend Katsu, or a dash of Vietnamese fish sauce in your dinner." The restaurant chain's journey began over 30 years ago with its first restaurant in London, building up a reputation for fiery flavours and warm service, and it has only grown ever since, with locations all around the UK. Fans of fiery taste sensations can look forward to Banana Tree's opening on Monday, June 2. Ahead of that opening however, we got a first look at the exciting restaurant, which you can see below.
South Wales Argus
30-05-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
JD Sports to open new store at St David's Cardiff in 2026
Other stores set to open at the centre include Swatch, which will have its only standalone store in Wales at the shopping centre. Cardiff St David's centre director Helen Morgan said: "We're pleased to announce more new names and upsized stores at St David's. "It's an exciting time for the centre as we continue to attract in-demand brands and enhance guest experience to maintain our position as a top UK retail destination." Southeast Asian restaurant Banana Tree is also set to open next month.
