My friends brought me here for lunch and I was so impressed. They have a pretty large menu and including laksa, curry, rendang, and even Taiwanese chicken. I asked the server if the curries were spicy and they said medium so I took a pass, which was a smart move because I tried my friends' curry beef laksa and beef rendang and they were all too spicy for me. I got the Hainnanese chicken and it was a huge portion. The chicken was warm and not deboned which was different than what I've had before but not in a bad way. I liked all the veges underneath the chicken and the chicken was tender. The sweet and sour sauce was a tad spicy which added a nice kick. read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Hainanese chicken rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Came for a quick lunch bite and was very surprised with the amount of flavor in each dish. My friend and I shared the Taiwanese style crispy chicken nugget and fish ball, pork ball and beef ball laksa. Both dishes with great portion sizes. The chicken was extra crispy on the outside and tender and juicy on the inside with great garlic and onion flavor. Reminded me of the times in college we would eat popcorn chicken from a boba shop so good and nostalgic! There was plenty of fish, pork and beef ball in the bowl and the Laksa was definitely on the spicier side so prepare yourself. Service was quick. Ambiance is casual. read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Fish ball, pork ball, beef ball laksa - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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I came here for lunch around noon on a Saturday, and the place was pretty packed! We were seated and given menus, and I asked for the most popular items. We ended up ordering seafood laksa and curry beef with roti, and they were both delicious. The laksa flavor was bold and spicy, and there were so many items in it! The curry beef was also really flavorful and I asked for some spicy sauce which was also very delicious. The curry beef also had some potatoes which were super soft and flavorful too. The roti was a bit too buttery, but it was crunchy and a good compliment to the beef. Wonderful food, service was alright, gigantic portions! The meal came out to be around $36 which is a bit pricey, but I would recommend it! read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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What We Ordered - Seafood Curry Laska with Ramen Noodles - Seafood Tom Yum with Vermicelli We really wished we ate here sooner! We dismissed this place when we first landed in Calgary, big mistake. We thought we had pretty good Asian food back home but Banana Leaf is amazing!!! They don't mellow out the flavors or heat like most places do for American taste buds. We were super surprised how spicy it was. Service is good. They came quickly when they heard the table next to us drop chopsticks. Highly recommend!! CASH ONLY! read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Seafood Curry Laska with Ramen Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Gosh! Had to have my laksa fix today! Ordered for pick up from Banana Leaf: - Seafood Laksa - mix of yellow and vermicelli noodles swimming in the spicy laksa broth, topped with different seafood like prawns, fish, fishball, calamari and other delicious items like boiled egg, deep fried tofu. Must eat with sambal! - Curry Fishball - fantastic curry sauce doused over deep fried fishballs. Great with rice! - Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf - oh, this brings me back to Singapore! That rempah sauce is to-die-for! Comes with a fried egg, white rice and salted peanuts. Banana Leaf now accepts credit cards. read more

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I think banana leaf offers one of the better laksas in the city but still nothing special. Only takes cash or debit! A small hole in the wall restaurant in the NE. 3.5/5 Got the beef laksa and the chicken hainanese rice. The beef was tender and the soup was good and homey but it's a bit greasy. You definitely feel bit slugglish after eating it. The portion is big though and it's really filling. The hainanese chicken rice was okay. Good, but not awesome. The chicken was a bit too oily and a little bit rubbery? But still recent. The rice was nothing special. Sauces were okay as well. I would have liked a classic soy ginger sauce with it but only came with the ginger oil and chili sauce. Prices are bit expensive $15 ish for each but not terrible and the portions are on the larger side read more

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This place feels so close to home I'm so glad to have my cravings satisfied after moving away from Singapore to Calgary 7 months ago. This spot is definitely a hidden gem for an authentic South East Asian cuisine -- the Nasi Lemak tasted very authentic and rich in flavour! Laksa is their claim to fame on the menu so I'm definitely coming back to try that out next. Follow my IG: @annthefoodie read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Nasi Lemak Combo - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Came here for lunch just past noon after a meeting. It's a smaller restaurant and was busy but we got a table for 3 in under 10 minutes just. If you're looking for ambience this is not the place for you, but the food was great! Service was quick and on point. I recall it being reasonably priced but I didn't pay so I'm not sure (many thanks to the lovely lady who covered me!) All three of us ordered beef laksa and an order of roti canai to share. The roti was decent with a lovely creamy curry sauce to dip. The roti itself was nicely crispy on the outside, but I would have preferred a chewier, moister inside myself. Everyone enjoyed it though! The laksa was a very rich and creamy type of laksa - if you prefer the more tangy brothy version of laksa this may not be for you, but I loved it! The yellow noodles were springy and the beef was fairly tender. It's a pretty large portion so I took the rest to go... plenty of broth so I might make more noodles at home to stretch it! Overall, I quite enjoyed the food here! I'll be back to try more :) read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Beef curry laksa - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Went here based on a friend's recommendation and got the seafood laksa with yellow noodles. It was great! They packed it with so much protein. The broth was flavorful and spicy (might be a bit too spicy for some). I honestly liked this more than the one I had in Singapore. Also, it's not too far off from the airport. Would highly recommend! read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Seafood laksa - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Great food! I ordered beef rendang and it was close to what I had in Sg. And it's spicy too! Husband ordered Nasi Lemak and he was happy with it except that the sambal had humongous slices of onions, but then again, it didnt affect the taste. Chicken satay was great, very juicy and the satay sauce was good. I just wish they had teh tahrik! Saw Milo Dinosaur in the menu read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - beef rendang - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Chill was in the air, so some hot Laksa was on my mind! We had never been to Banana Leaf, and wanted to give it a try. Success... Great food, great service, great restaurant.  We came after the lunch rush, but the restaurant was still full.  It was definitely worth the short wait.  They asked us to wait outside and called when the table was ready (very good). They inspected our Vaccine Passports, and everyone else that came in after (very good). They cleaned thoroughly between guests, and spaced the tables out really well.  Thanks for that. The meals came out very quickly. We had the Seafood Laksa and the Hainanese Chicken & Rice. Both were wonderful. The Laksa was spicy, rich and delicious, with big chunks of fish, squid, shrimp, fish balls, tofu.  I am a big Laksa fan, and this one was awesome.  Big dish too, could easily be shared by two people.  The Hainanese Chicken was perfectly cooked, steaming and tender. Such a beautiful dish.  Way too big for my wife, we took home half for dinner. Service was friendly and fast, the two young men that served us were terrific. The room is cute and spotlessly clean, prices are very good.  We will be back to try the rest of the menu.  Thanks! read more

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Found this place by chance on a delivery app and decided to go there to try it out. This restaurant is hidden between a tire shop and beauty supply store, so its definitely overlooked! The inside seems very homey (as my mom said) and small. We had the Hainanese chicken and rice, the braised beef soup, and the lemongrass chicken satay. All of which were very delicious! The hainanese and the braised beef were amazingly tender considering how quickly it was prepared. Overall will definitely come back to this place to try their rendang! :) read more

We were craving Laksa and Roti and we were in the north of Calgary. So we decided to go to Banana Leaf! Came here many times before and it would be packed around 6pm, but today at 6pm it did not seem too bad. I had to ordered the milk tea with grass jelly! if you enjoy milk tea you will like it here! For appy. we had the roti cani and taiwanese chicken (garlic one). The roti was nice and flaky and with the 'curry' like sauce, it was the perfect match! For the chicken, if you LOVE garlic you will enjoy this dish! (had garlic breath the whole night) The chicken was still juicy and not dry (i believe they use dark meat). Last but not least the Laksa! The laksa here is more of a creamy curry soup base. We ordered the beef brisket, the meat was tender and soft and the curry soup had the perfect spice to it. You get to pick yellow noodles or vermicelli. I enjoyed the yellow noodle as it gives a better bite. The Laksa also had bean sprout and deep fried tofu. It was very satisfying! Note they only take cash or debit. Place is a bit small so come early for some yummy food! You can ask for a bit mild in spice but it may still be spicy if you don't eat spicy food. read more

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Bubble Tea: The bubble tea is good here. They have good flavour options. I got the Taro Coconut bubble tea with coconut jelly and it was really good. They dont serve regular pearls just red bean jelly, grass jelly and coconut jelly. So if you are looking for something with more options then your regular places Id reccomend this one. read more

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Food: * The Hainanese Chicken rice was delicious. Everything about is was reminiscent to what we get at home. The rice, soya sauce, chili blend and chicken were all delicious and so flavorful. The aroma of ginger, garlic and steamed chicken was to die for and authentic. * The nasi lemak combo had a huge portion. Rice, egg, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, sambal and a huge side of chicken curry. I was in heaven after this dish. I even had half a portion for dinner that evening. The sambal was very authentic and spicy! The chicken curry was extremely flavorful and delicious. It all worked together as how a great Nasi Lemak usually does. * The curry chicken with roti was also very good. The same curry chicken from the Nasi Lemak combo but with Roti Canai instead of rice. It all worked together and was appetizing. You can get either curry chicken or curry beef for the roti as well. * The Curry Laksa was amazing. You have a choice between seafood, chicken, beef, fish or beef balls, or a vegetable laksa. Also, you can pick between yellow or vermicelli noodles. I went with the seafood and yellow noodle Laksa. My mom is from the part of Malaysia that specializes in Laksa and because of this she is an expert laksa maker and I am forever biased. However, the laksa here is delicious as ever. Although not my mothers level of laksa, it definitely is something I would order again and again. Great level of spice and extremely flavorful with spices. I also ordered a side of sambal to go with the laksa. This gives it an extra kick to the dish. 5/5 Full Review: www.thelocalepicure.ca Instagram: @thelocalepicure read more

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Oh Banana Leaf, how I wish you existed in Edmonton. I've been to Banana Leaf more times than some of my Calgarian friends! If that ain't a stamp of approval, then I don't know what is. Seriously, one of my favourite places in Cowtown! We came for a late Sunday Mother's Day brunch (sans mothers!) and it was busy. Wait time was about 25 minutes to get a table for four but as always, totally worth the wait. People eat and go so turnover is fairly quick. Hurray for Asians being considerate when it comes to eating. The two waitresses/daughters run the front and are always excellent. Hours are good - don't forget they're closed Monday! No reservations on weekends. Everything on the menu is bomb. I have yet to try anything here that I haven't liked. Roti canai is a must. The bah kut teh (#14) is actually delicious. Very medicinal. You also can't go wrong with the traditional nasi lemak. A ton of people ordered it while we were waiting and it looked soooo good. Trip #1 - Mango green tea (#42) ($4.50) - super light, refreshing and not overpowering, a good thing in my books. - Mango slush (#56) ($5.50) - it's an extra $0.75 for coconut jelly, red bean or grass jelly. I've never had the slush (frozen fruit) before so we decided to try the mango with coconut jelly. Best decision ever. So fresh! You can taste the mango pulp. Can't wait to try the other slush flavours. - Roti canai (#6) ($4.50) - always a must order. Crispy, flaky, tender, melt in your mouth deliciousness. Dip into the curry sauce and the roti elevates to another level. I seriously need to figure out how to make this sauce at home. - Deep fried tofu with garlic and green onion (#8) ($6.50) - my sis loves this appetizer as she can get it cooked to accommodate her gluten intolerance. Always comes out piping hot with a slight crunchy exterior but oh so soft, silky smooth inside. Litaly said this was the best tofu he's eaten. - Curry chicken rice (#15) ($12.50) - we decided to try something new and got the curry chicken rice plate. Rice with a cooked egg on top, peanuts (addictively good), cucumber and curry chicken. The chicken was super tender and flavourful. It has two spicy icons on the menu but we didn't find it packing much heat. But flavour is spot on so it's all good. - Deep fried chicken with Thai lemon sauce rice (#19) ($12.50) - another new dish we tried but requested without the deep fried batter. I actually really liked the sauce as you get a light sweetness and pinch of acidity. Stir fried onion and green onions top things off. - Seafood tom yum soup (#24) ($12.50) - tom yum came out last but it was great. Lemongrass comes to the forefront immediately which I love! Broth is fragrant and complex with a good mixture of seafood. - Curry beef brisket laksa (#26) ($12.95) - this is what you come to Banana Leaf for. You have to order at least one of the laksa's - you honestly can't go wrong. I think I've tried them all by the now. The beef brisket is super tender but still retains a nice bite. Creamy, rich, spicy, I could eat this bowl every day. I'd also probably be fat but it would be totally worth it. Trip #2 - Mango bubble tea (#53) ($4.50) - mango bubble tea with grass jelly. Even though these are powder flavoured, they're still delicious. Only place I'd go to get powder bubble tea. - Matcha bubble tea (#56) ($4.50) - we've had the match with red beans many times. I don't know what it is about red beans but it adds great texture and sweetness. - Spicy glutinous rice roll (#2) ($6.50) - finally got to try their spicy glutinous rice roll! These are only on the menu once in a blue moon. I wasn't blown away but they were good. Reminds me of joong (Chinese rice wrapped in lotus leaves). - Roti canai (#6) ($4.50) - another roti canai ordered. Every table will have one. - Deep fried tofu with garlic and green onion (#8) ($6.50) - this is always ordered when we come here. My sis can't get enough. - Deep fried crispy chicken nuggets (#10) ($9.95) - Taiwanese style with your choice of spice salt or garlic and onion. Obviously, we went with the spicy option. I never get to order this because my sis can't eat it but we were with two other friends so I finally got to try it! It's even better than the deep fried tofu, if that's possible. - Grilled fish wrapped in banana leaf and rice (#21) ($13.95) - if you have time, order the grilled fish. It takes about 25 to 30 minutes to prepare but the wait is well worth it. Bursting with flavour and incredibly tender. - Curry beef brisket laksa (#26) ($12.95) - the broth was much more creamier. Still so much depth, complexity and flavour in one bowl. The beef brisket is tender and generous in portion. - Hainanese chicken laksa (#27) ($12.50) - The Hainanese chicken laksa is just as good, if not better. You get a variety of chicken pieces with tofu, a hard boiled egg, etc. Banana Leaf is the best. The only place to go to get your Taiwanese/Malaysian cravings satisfied. Don't forget cash or debit only! read more

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We were a little skeptical based on the not so good reviews but we felt that the menu seemed interesting enough to give it a try and we are so glad that we did. Every single dish that we ordered was a hit. We ordered roti canai and Taiwanese style crispy chicken nuggets for appetizers. The roti canai was so so so good, the roti itself was crispy from outside, soft and tender from inside and the curry was creamy and spicy and delicious. The chicken tenders were so crispy and moist and tender from inside. For main we got Seafood laksa and Nasi Lemak combo. The seafood laksa was really good and the seafood was perfectly cooked. Nasi lemak had amazing delicious chicken curry with extremely tender chicken and the spicy sambal anchovies was also so good. Everything was perfect. Another thing that I liked that they didn't "westernize" the spice level. Everything was perfectly spicy and I feel authentic. I am surprised how this place doesn't have better reviews, maybe they don't have consistency but everything was delicious for us and in-fact it was one of the best Malaysian food that we had in North America. read more

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Came here for dinner and ordered the Nasi lemak with chicken curry and my friend had the roti prata with curry sauce and a side of curry fish balls. The best part about the meal was the sambal. I found my rice was just ok with the sambal saving the day. The curry chicken was very dry though. The chicken was fried and had not much meat and was overdone. My friend's order of roti canai was ok but the curry sauce was very oily. The fishballs were delicious but still has too much oil in the sauce. See the pics I took. read more

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I was visiting C-Town and my friend took me here to banana leaf and to my suprise it was great! The small restaurant is cozy and the waitresses friendly. The food was above expectations! I recommend the roti chicken curry! Will come back. Cheers, Dennis read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This restaurant is probably the best malaysian restaurant that i ever tasted compared to malaysian food in Scarborough, ontario.. their taste is very much closed to the original.. the portion is great with the price!! Totally worth it to try when u r in town.. read more

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Never liked anything I ordered from here.. their laksa (gross) and this other noodle soup (bland) and their nasi lemak is in a curry sauce which isn't authentic to the real Malaysian nasi lemak which is deep fried. Ive been to Malaysia and when I came here to try their food it was such a disappointment not even close to authentic! read more

Good service, food is awesome, I love to go back here and eat and eat again, specially their Seafood Laksa and that fried tofu with garlic sauce wow read more

Why so low Yelp? :( Came here with a group of 4 people on a Saturday night around 7PM. Waited for about 10-15 mins, but oh it was so worth it. 3 of us got different styles of laksa and it definitely hit the spot! I would actually argue that it is slightly better than Mamak for its laksa. The broth is so creamy, full of ingredients and perfect for a rainy day. The grilled fish apparently takes 20 minutes so if you're itching to try it, I would suggest ordering beforehand. We actually had no idea, but will be back next time to try it out. The roti canai, unfortunately, came out a bit burnt. I kindly told the waiter and after a quick apology, he came right out with a brand new and fresh roti canai. Good save my friend, good save. The service was spot on, pay at the cashier once you're done and then you're off. Quick, efficient and delicious. 4 stars. Maybe 4.5? read more

Came here on a friend's recommendation on a weekday lunch. Heard the place can get quite busy so we showed up shortly after they opened at 11am. No problem getting a table. Ordered roti canai, curry beef brisket laksa, satay chicken sticks, and curry chicken. All food were excellent. The peanut sauce for the satay chicken sticks were on the spicy side so the kids didn't quite enjoy them as much as other places. Also ordered a bubble tea (waitress explained that bubble tea doesn't come with bubbles which was odd, but we got coconut jelly instead which was good) and also a mixed berry smoothie. Both drinks were very large. Very happy with the meal we had. read more

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Great Malaysian restaurant with authentic food and great prices. Bak kut teh, laksa, roti are all authentic tasting and spices are right on. Does not always open and it's almost impossible to sit a party greater than four. Make unplanned visits at your own risk or always remember to call ahead. I subtracted a star due to its inconsistent opening times. Since it's so popular I want it all the time but sometimes they're just blatantly not open. read more

Great little family run Fusion Malaysian/TaiwaneseThai foods, very authentic, Roti Canai, Curry, Laksa are all very good, very rich spicy flavors, appetizers are very good. Great friendly services. No reservation, very busy little place about 30 seats. Highly Recommended. read more

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Loved my meal here, I couldn't fault it! The food was inexpensive ($10 for a big bowl of Laksa) and delicious. I got the hainan chicken laksa and the broth was amazing. I had to pick through the bones, but that was my own fault because I know what hainan chicken is like. They even let me get half rice noodles, half yellow noodles because I couldn't decide which one I wanted! My friends had a vegetarian laksa (same shrimp paste broth, which she was fine with, but lots of tofu and veggies) and the Nasi Lamek and they both loved their meals. The Nasi Lamek had the most amazing sauce. I also had the roti with curry sauce to dip and it was so delicious. I think I could have eaten that for my entire meal. I might do that next time. Staff was very kind and attentive even when we stayed far past their closing time of 8pm. I can't wait to go back and try their hainan chicken and chicken nuggets, they looked amazing! read more

Since going here every once in awhile I have to say their service has gotten much better. People are really friendly and accommodating to larger parties. It is a lot easier to get seated at lunch (provided you call ahead). The food is still amazing, that hasn't changed. I'm giving a 4-star review (previously 2-stars) because of all the improvements. One incident still lingers that hold it back from a 5-star review. We once went in with a larger party of 10+ people. Everyone paid and I was the second last person to pay. I asked if everyone had paid except for the last two people (myself and my friend). After checking the bill they said yes, everyone was covered except for us. I paid my bill and left my friend to pay his. Later on I was told he got stuck with 2 dishes. After discussing with them later on they insisted that someone didn't pay. I checked with everyone that ate there that day and they all said they paid. I think it's still a great place and I think the people are really friendly. It's just that once incident that still lingers in my mind that is holding me back from giving it a 5-star review. read more

There's been so much talk about this place, I had to try it. Expect to wait for a table because the news has spread beyond the capacity of this small unassuming restaurant next to Kaltire. Check out C T.'s review below because I used his selected menu items as a reference for my first experience here. Definitely order their Roti Canai. I had their Tom Yum Seafood Noodle Soup. It was delicious. I was sad I didn't have enough room to finish the bowl. They need another server on the floor because the two young adults were running around like mad taking care all of us. Props and thanks for the great service! read more

If your in Calgary this restaurant is a must visit if you love authentic Asian ( Thai, Taiwanese and Malayaisa.) Roti Canai is the best dish...Nasi lemak , laksa noodle are must order items... the food was inexpensive, each dish is like ($10-$12) . For dinner of 4, we paid $13 each with tips and tax..The only downside of this is they don't take reservation on weekend.. read more

This is the best kept secret in Calgary. If you have never tried this kind of food like myself until now. Don't be afraid. It will be the best food experience you have had for a long time. I tried the beef brisket laska with yellow noodles as my waitress suggested to me. I was not disappointed. This is a very rich tasty soup. Nothing like I have had before. Amazing. The staff her are very friendly and the service is amazing. Do yourself a favour and try something different. read more

Finally a Malaysian restaurant that serves up dishes with authentic Southeast Asian flavours in Calgary. I have to confess that when I first heard about Banana Leaf I was skeptical because the friend who recommended it has never travelled to Asia so though I expected the food to taste decent I expected a Canadian version of Asian food. Banana Leaf is in a strip mall that has a standalone KFC/Taco Bell in the parking lot facing 32 Ave NE. The complex also houses an Asian grocery, a Midas and a car wash at opposite ends so it's not surprising I never even saw the sign for the restaurant even though I have driven past the place on numerous occasions. The restaurant itself is nondescript. It's a basic, fairly small, elongated space with as many square 2-seater tables they can cram in the place as possible. The square tables are put together for larger parties. There is one round table that seemed to be an afterthought. The place looks clean and the menu small but with dishes that are staples of Southeast Asia: Rendang, Nasi Lemak and Hainanese Chicken Rice to name a few. We tried the Nasi Lemak and the Hainanese Chicken Rice. Nasi Lemak (Rice Delicious is the literal translation from Malay) came with Pandan Rice. Pandan is a type of flavourful grass that is used to flavour cakes and jams in Singapore and Malaysia. The rice has a slight green tinge to it so it may look a little strange if you were not expecting it. There was the traditional fried peanuts with anchovies, a spicy vegetable side as well as curry chicken and a fried egg on top. The vegetables had a nice kick to them and the curry chicken was very authentic. In Singapore and Malaysia, the term curry is used similar to masala in Indian cooking; it is a number of spices ground into a paste and used to flavour the dish. Very often coconut milk is added as well. Here the curry chicken is not an Indian curry; it is definitely a type of curry you would get in Singapore or Malaysia. The chicken was tender and the flavour reminded me of the dishes I would get when I live in Singapore. Portions are generous and prices very reasonable. This was around $10-12. I am still on the quest for Hainanese Chicken Rice that is as good as I would get in Singapore but the Banana Leaf version comes close. I have reviewed the same dish from the Elbow River Casino. This one is closer to an authentic version mainly because of the sauces they served up with it. They had the right chilli and ginger sauces for the chicken. There was no broth with the dish but all in all a good version. There was a soy type sauce under the rice and I think this came from the vegetable side that they serve with this dish so it did take away from the authenticity of the taste of the rice. I will definitely return to try the other stuff judging by the dishes we had. Parking was a problem even though it is a private lot. Some spots are reserved for Hertz and there are about 6-8 other businesses that share the lot. It was about 3:30 p.m. on a Saturday and the lot was full and it took 2 drive arounds before we found a parking spot that was recently vacated. read more

Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine - Nasi Lemak with chicken curry - Taiwanese Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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We were treated poorly today when we showed up just before lunch break. There were empty tables but the kid told us we had to wait for about a half hour as those tables were reserved. When I asked if we could reserve a table and come back in half an hour the idiot said no you just have to wait around. This is the same kid, who on several occasions, had messed up the order. I've been to this place several times because they have a couple of good dishes but screw it...I ain't going back. read more

Food was good. We had satay kambing - tasty! Soto Daging - tasty hot soup. The fish - not so tasty infact just have the flavour. We ordered out and it was quick. We were told over the phone there is a Problem with credit card machine but we had cash! Overall good food! read more

Great seafood laksa, as authentic as you can get for Malaysian cuisine in Calgary. Kids loved the roti canai and drinks with coconut jelly. Service was good too read more

I grew up in Malaysia. Having moved to Calgary after many years living in various countries, this is the first Malaysian restaurant I have tried in Calgary. When our friends suggested it, I was excited to see the few things they were offering on their menu (ie grilled fish with rice, hainanese chicken rice). The menu is definitely more Malaysian than the few other restaurants here that claims to be Malaysian but serves more of a fusion of Thai and/or Japanese mixed in with only a couple of Malaysian dishes. I was hoping to have the grilled fish but changed my mind when I was told it will take 20 mins to serve. I had the fishball laksa with yellow noodles instead. It didn't blow my mind away. Definitely lots of ingredients in the bowl but the soup was just slightly lacking in taste for me. Hubby had his favourite Hainanese chicken rice. Generous portion. It looked good, and was tasty according to hubby. If only they served the less bony chicken breast (which is usually the preference in Asia) instead of the drumstick. Overall, wouldn't mind coming back here again if I am desperately craving for Malaysian food but not sure if that would be anytime soon. read more

Generally like their food. Pretty good laksa and their appetizers are tasty. Will say that they have the worst Hainanese chicken rice I have ever had. Like the worst. I had a few bites and couldn't finish it. The dish completely lacks the authentic taste. Will recommend for laksa and other appetizers though. read more

Holy moly is the food spicy but it's great! The presentation isn't where it should be but I have no complaints about the food. It's homemade, it's tasty, it's local! Vote Banana Leaf! read more

My first time here, I went with a date closer to the end of the night. While in line, we talked to the family behind us, and the mom informed us that she had lunch earlier that day for the first time at Banana Leaf, and it was so delicious that she's here now with her family for dinner. Major thumbs up already. Our server, Christina(?) was so helpful. Whenever we asked about what she recommends, she went above and beyond and gave informative, and friendly advice. When I ordered a drink, she recommended a different flavour combination as the one I ordered can taste a bit 'weird'. I trusted her and have no regrets. I think we ordered two drinks that night. My date ordered the curry beef brisket dish. The beef brisket is so tender and well flavoured (heat is there, but not sweat and tears inducing LOL). The cucumbers were fresh and a nice break from the curry. I am a peanut fanatic, and their peanuts were perfectly roasted and seasoned (if you're allergic, be sure to inform them!). I ordered one of their laksas with the yellow noodles (my fav), but I hear it's also fun if you order half vermicelli and half yellow noodles. The two things that are the stars of Banana Leaf (besides their laksas) are the roti, so buttery and flaky but crispy at the same time); and their shredded fish tofu (???), well fried tofu and the fish and sambal sauce that go with it have been the stuff of my dreams. At the end of the night, after the kitchen has closed, I forgot to order a bubble tea for my brother. Once i ordered, Christina made the drink right away with no problem. Thanks for the excellent and welcoming service, and the yumma food, Banana Leaf! read more

Outstanding food and service. After a few separate visits I would highly recommend the Banana Leaf. The Beef Rendang, Roti, and Laksa are all top notch. The family owned atmosphere really shows through and service is always prompt, friendly, and efficient. I really hope this place continues its success and can one day move up to a less austere location. That being said, I'm not sure I would enjoy this place as much if it was in a fancy room. On second thought, don't go changin'. Cash only. read more