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Bananas

East Village

This playful East Village spot serves Asian-American comfort food with a NOLA twist and a banana-themed wink. Chef veterans from Blue Ribbon and Michelin-starred kitchens turn out bold flavors like Étouffée with wontons and Char Siu with caramelized banana.

Asian-American comfort
NOLA fusion
chef-driven
playful concept

Tips

🍽️"Meal of the year!!!" (Eating With Ziggy)
🍌try the karaage pancakes, their twist on chicken & waffles
🍚dynamite fried rice gets torched tableside

Bananas

174 1st Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA

+1 646-422-7169

www.bananasrestaurant.com

Upcoming at Bananas

Friday, Jun 19
Afrodesiac Speed Dating

Afrodesiac Speed Dating

June 19 at 7pm

Skip the apps and meet 15+ potential matches in one night. This millennial-focused speed dating event at playful, banana-themed Bananas pairs Black women with interested men for quick, chemistry-testing conversations over creative Asian-American bites.

Thursday, Jun 25
Bananas NYC (AI Mystery Match) 30-39

Bananas NYC (AI Mystery Match) 30-39

June 25 at 7pm

Let an algorithm play Cupid at this playful singles mixer where science meets sparks. After mingling and answering a compatibility questionnaire, you'll decode clues to discover your AI-curated matches.

Saturday, Jun 27
20s & 30s Speed Dating

20s & 30s Speed Dating

June 27 at 5pm

A quick-fire way to meet fellow 20s-30s singles without the swipe fatigue. Structured rounds keep conversation flowing at this lively East Village mixer.

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