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Wales Online
3 days ago
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- 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
3 days ago
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- 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.
Wales Online
19-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
2,000 curries being given away as new restaurant opens in Cardiff
2,000 curries being given away as new restaurant opens in Cardiff The opening celebrations kick off early Banana Tree, the Southeast Asian restaurant, is to open its first-ever Welsh location, in the heart of Cardiff. To celebrate, they're giving away 2,000 free Katsu curries (or Pad Thais). Cardiff's Banana Tree officially opens on Monday, June 2, in t Mill Lane. It will be the brand's biggest restaurant to date with seating for 249 inside and 38 outside. The new Banana Tree has been designed with a vibrant decor, and a menu that spans Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Malaysia. The opening celebrations kick off early, as guests can book in for the restaurant's Soft Launch, which offers guests 50% off all meals between May 30 and June 1. The seatings are limited. The festivities will officially kick off with 2,000 free Katsu dishes available to those who sign up and book via the website. You can switch it for Chicken or Tofu Pad Thai, a recipe first created by the founder's mum over 30 years ago. Banana Tree's signature Tuk Tuk will be zooming through the streets of Cardiff between 5 and 6 June. Article continues below Tom Patrick, Banana Tree's Marketing Director, said: 'We couldn't be more excited to open in Cardiff. It's our very first site in Wales and our biggest restaurant to date right in the heart of one of the UK's most exciting food destinations. To celebrate, we're going big. That means 2,000 free Katsu curries, cocktails on tap, and our signature Tuk Tuk roaming the streets. Whether you're joining us for a pre-night-out dinner, a chilled lunch or just to experience something new, we can't wait to welcome you to the Banana Tree family.' Banana Tree is famed for dishes like Beef Rendang, Fiery Gochujang Chicken Bowl and a wide range of vegan options. More than 40% of the menu is plant-based. Founded in West London over 30 years ago, Banana Tree now operates 21 restaurants across the UK, with recent openings in locations such as Manchester, Bath, Birmingham and now, for the first time, Wales. To be one of the first to grab a free Katsu Curry or Pad Thai in Cardiff, visit: Article continues below Once you've signed up, you'll receive an email with booking instructions. All bookings must be made at least 24 hours in advance and a valid booking confirmation is required to redeem your free dish.
Business News Wales
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Southeast Asian Restaurant to Open its Biggest Site in Wales
Southeast Asian restaurant Banana Tree is set to open its first Welsh site. Opening on Mill Lane at St David's Cardiff on June 2, the restaurant and bar will offer launch celebrations including free Katsu for the first 2,000 bookings. The Banana Tree Tuk Tuk will also be touring Cardiff from June 5 to 7, giving away free gifts. Tom Patrick, Banana Tree's Marketing Director, said: 'We couldn't be more excited to open in Cardiff. It's our very first site in Wales and our biggest restaurant to date right in the heart of one of the UK's most exciting food destinations. To celebrate, we're going big. That means 2,000 free Katsu curries, cocktails on tap, and our signature Tuk Tuk roaming the streets.' Helen Morgan, Centre Director of St David's Cardiff, added: 'Banana Tree is set to offer a unique dining experience to its guests, packed with interesting and exciting flavours. The new restaurant is an excellent addition to our brands here at St David's, and one we know that Cardiff foodies will enjoy.'
