I hadn't been to Banana Leaf (Original) on Broadway in over ten years, so I decided it was time to give it another try. I'm happy to report the food has improved -- my taste buds were dancing with the flavors and textures. The mussels were fantastic and easily one of the top dishes; I couldn't stop scooping up the sauce with whatever I could find. The green beans were crispy and fragrantly stir-fried. The Singapore laksa was creamy with a pleasant heat. The only miss for me was the roti canai -- it wasn't as flaky as I prefer. Service was good and will likely be returning. No parking on Broadway due to the SkyTrain expansion. Seeking side street for metered or free parking and expect to walk a few block. read more

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It had been awhile since I went to Banana Leaf on W Broadway. I specifically decided to go here because i was craving their roti canai which is a flaky soft flat bread that comes with a curry on the side and it is the most delicious thing. I would highly recommend it! For drinks I got their fresh young coconut water which came in an actual coconut and had coconut meat inside. The coconut water was so sweet and refreshing. The coconut meat was very hard to eat and peel off but it was pretty good. We also tried their passionfruit mango mocktail which was pretty good, not too sweet. In food, I would say their assam curry tofu was the highlight. It had a tamrind flavour and was not too spicy but the right amount. It paired very well with their coconut rice. For dessert I had to get their mango sticky rice, it never disappoints. I'll be back here soon! read more

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Great dishes for happy hour selection. Comfortable seating. Noise level okay. Frequented by hospital staff because it's close by.

Banana Leaf is located at 820 West Broadway ,Vancouver, BC. Food is delicious and not so greasy. I like their curry sauce for beef or chicken. Ambiance: I can hear the laughing sound of the customers and one little baby is so quiet without disturbed by the noise in the restaurant. Service is good and helpful. read more

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My friend came from Japan for a visit, and she wanted to meet me for lunch at Banana Leaf since we had had a really good memory from our previous visit. The restaurant was filled with greenery, giving a vibe of Mother Nature enveloping you. After having a difficult time choosing just one dish from the extensive menu, I opted for the solo adventure platter to try a little bit of everything. All the components on the platter, except roti canai, were tasty. Roti canai, on the other hand, was cold and not flaky. I was surprised because Banana Leaf had never failed to put out warm, flaky roti canai before. Thankfully, my friend really liked her Hainanese chicken and mango papaya salad. The salad was super fresh and flavourful. It was so good that I would come back to Banana Leaf just to eat the salad again. Lastly, we both really appreciated our server Live. She was so down-to-earth, and she made sure that we were enjoying our experience at Banana Leaf read more

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Food was really good. Everything came out in a timely manner and the service was great. The roti is so good! read more

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The Ambience is so Nice Lots of People specially Weekends nice servings good food and the Restaurant is clean and even the washroom, The servers are very nice they always smile and they always give you a small of Bowl of Peanuts to start read more

Dine Out Vancouver adventure continues at Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine! Definitely worth checking out. We chose 8-course tasting menu for $35 per person and you get all of these tantalizing and flavourable dishes: APPETIZERS : eggplant fries, tom yum chili fried clams and satay beef skewers ENTREES: mango chili prawns, otak-otak fish fillet, nyonya pork ribs and turmeric coconut spinach accompanied with ginger garlic rice DESSERTS: pulut inti - sticky rice with shredded coconut Unfortunately, Dine Out Vancouver 2025 is no longer available but we will be back to for regular menu. The service was outstanding and the food kept coming out nice and hot. I love the plants decorated throughout the restaurant as I felt like I was dining out in Asia, on vacation. read more

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I love the interior design is so stylish. Our server is really nice. We had the tasting menu 29 per person. It came with wide range of food for three people we had we could get to try 7 dishes and every single one of them are very tasty. Our favorite is the roti, nice crispy texture with yummy dipping sauce, and green bean with shrimp. I also personally love the chicken skewer, so tender. read more

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I like the interior, it's bright yet warm. It's also contemporary and clean. Noise level is quiet so we enjoyed our conversation. Food is good. It has popular Malaysian/Singaporean dishes. I especially like the CARAMELIZED GINGER WILD SABLEFISH. It's done well. Service is good too. Our server is friendly and all smiles. We were celebrating a birthday and he had kept our cake in the fridge for us, he sung the bit song with us too! read more

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Superb! Great location, original location. Foods are all delicious and very tasty. Dry nice plating - not overdone. So much flavors and light. Nice ambiance and great for date nights. Great service. I highly recommend this place. It will not disappoint at all. Don't miss this place when you're here in Vancouver Canada read more

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Pros: my friend and I grew up eating at Singapore Malaysian restaurant called banana leaf and so we decided to try this place. Similar flavor profiles. Cons: this really wasn't as good as the one back home. And the service was very slow. read more

Top notch service and food. We did the tasting menu and everything was absolutely delicious! So glad we found this place in our search for something yummy. Only wished we lived closer so we could return for more tasty dishes. Highly recommend everyone to go to Banana Leaf, especially to this original location. read more

Banana Leaf - Crab cakes - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had originally planned to try John 3:16 on Broadway but for whatever reason they are closed today. So we ended up here at Banana Leaf. I haven't been to a BF for a significant amount time and probably for good reasons just at the moment I didn't recall why. We were greeted by a robust humourless man. No small talk, asked us how many, I replied 2 and the people behind us are not with us. The man frowned with disdain. Okee. He must be the manager or owner with such sour demeanour. Then he went away for a long time. The people came after us have already ordered and nearly finished before our food even arrived. FYI, the restaurant just opened so cannot blame the "crowd" for lack of service considering there are only 5ish tables. We ordered 3 dishes; beef rengdang, a rice dish with fried chicken and a seafood curry. First of all the portions are all on the small side. The beef rengdang was superdry. Sign of excess overcooking or reheating. 1/5. The curry seafood contained 2 prawns, 2 scallops, 6 mussels with 2 empty shells so 4, some squid and fish, but majority was fillers comprised of string beans and carrots. 1/5 Finally the lasi nemak, the rice dish is the only passable dish. Steam rice with some dried fish and a few pieces of fried chicken. It was not spectacularly tasty or difficult to make. 3/5 Overall foodwise it was lacklustre, bland and water down comparing to authentic Malaysian cuisine. This is the nature of chain restaurants, I suppose? Now I remember why I stop coming to Banana Leaf. read more

We stopped here twice - once before our cruise and once upon our return. Both visits were incredible. The food was extremely flavorful, the staff attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was pleasant. I would heartily recommend the rendang beef and the curry chicken. read more

So the restaurant is so unassuming but yet so charming and cute. It is full of plants and creates a calming atmosphere. Now the food is AMAZING!! We had chicken satay as an appetizer and the peanut sauce was one of the best. For dinner we shared the ginger garlic rice. I could eat just that so flavorful and perfect. We had the crispy beef and broccoli. One of the best I have had. Just great experience and all the food looked great read more

Banana Leaf - Ginger Beef & Broccoli. Garlic ginger rice - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We have loved Banana Leaf and have used it for business lunches, working at the hospital, it's always a bit pricey but the food is always top notch. However, after covid, the prices have gotten so much higher and the quality has gone down. When we order a basic shrimp and noodle dish for $25 dollars, that fits in a super small take out box, I expect it to be perfect. And the last couple of times it has not. The shrimp are never cleaned of the poo and they are usually small and over cooked. I'm sad to give this review because we love this place, but we may start to look for other places with similar food and cheaper prices. I feel take out should be given bigger portions and better product! As in the restaurant, the portion and quality seem to be better. read more

Banana Leaf - The shrimp is never cleaned of the poop shoot anymore - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Went there for a lunch meeting. Love their family style lunch course where you get to try a bit of everything. The pandan panna cotta dessert, though, was just the most amazing thing ever! Service was quick. Lots of tables available for dine-in but be sure to get reservations if you are coming here around lunch time. read more

Banana Leaf - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great Malaysian food. The kids enjoyed it very much. Friendly service and parking lot at the back.

Went here for the 4th time in the past few nights, and it 2as awesome. We've tried over half the menu and every dish is fantastic. Although, I was a little disappointed with the size and flavour of the Otak Otak Fish. It was smaller than I had seen when others order it. But it's the service that won us over. Regine was professional and polite, accommodating and helpful. Joanna is simply awesome. She's the perfect server; polite and professional, but is also a lot of fun if that is the vibe you give off. The owner always stops by to thank you for your business. We love this place and can't wait to go back. PS. My wife surprised me with a cake to celebrate an achievement, but when they brought it out they sang Happy Birthday. Even when they realized it wasn't my birthday they just kept going, even though everyone was laughing. read more

We had amazing group of 10 and ordered the 10 course menu. I will start by saying the food was very good. The highlight however was the service, they took the time to explain, and checked on us repeatedly. Several people came to our table to check on us and our main servers smile was contagious. Highly recommended. read more

Love their tasting menu. Service has been good at both Broadway (Kits, Cambie areas)locations that we frequent. However, lately a few disappointing experiences: December (Kits) 2023 10 course dinner menu was different online than when we arrived in person. Similar to their lunch menu but almost double the price. (830 west Broadway) Had the solo one & disappointed that some of the items were cold. AND (see photo) my friend got duped into giving a 32% tip based on their receipt "recommended tip" calc read more

Banana Leaf - Misleading calculation of "recommended tip". Do your own basic math: 15% is 3x GST - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place hasn't changed over the years and I'm glad it hasn't. I came here with a friend for their lunch menu and was pleasantly surprised that we were in time for happy hour too! The lunch menu is everyday from 11:30 am to 2pm. We ordered the Mee Goreng $16 (egg noodle, beef, shrimp, egg, tomato, tofu etc). It was super flavourful and a bit on the hot side! We also ordered the classic Hainanese boneless chicken which comes with the rice and soup $16. You can never go wrong with a classic. We were lucky to also be there for happy hour (2pm to 5:30pm) and ordered the papaya pineapple green salad for $5 and nyonya fried calamari for $8. These were great sharing items! Service was fast, courteous, and friendly. The only down side was that parking was metered, however I didn't mind because the food was amazing and so was the price point. I'm definitely coming back again! read more

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One of my favourite places to dine in and it is mostly because of the decor of the restaurant. I just love how its all decked up with real live plants . Food is great as well with enough quality and amazing flavours. Sable fish is sunday special and it is worth a try. My All time favourite drink is the three layer cold tea... omg such a unique flavour. Another flavourful item on menu is chicken pineapple rice , tofu curry and the custard desert. Clean , courteous and well spoken staff who are experts of their field. I go back again n again read more

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Went here for my birthday because I know they never disappoint. Anyone that knows Malaysian food knows than Banana Leaf is one of the go to places. 4 stars only because I know how beef rendang is supposed to taste and I felt it could have used a bit more "saltiness". But then again maybe that's just me. The nasi goreng was kind of the same where I felt I could have been more umami. But everything else was on point. The servers brought out the cake my friends got for me and sang Happy Birthday. Great birthday. Great food. read more

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Will greeted me the second I walked in and had me seated in a jiffy - as it was almost 5 PM and the end of happy hour was nigh, he gave me the happy hour menu and told me to order very quickly so I could get the special prices - of course roti canal was my favorite and I ordered two along with Hainanese chicken rice - both of these dishes were absolutely yummy. Will did the right thing and really wanted me to order another beer and a dessert, but there was no way I could eat or drink anymore for fear I wouldn't be able to walk back to the hotel only one block away (!) - it was a great meal with great service- And very competitive pricing! If you like Malaysian or Singaporean food? This is a great spot and Vancouver is so lucky to have them. We have nothing like this in Chicagoland, and believe me I miss it! read more

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* Singapore laksa * mai tai * appetizer sampler: papaya & pineapple green Asian salad, spring rolls, roti canai, calamari, satay chicken skewers* I was fortunate to be able to try various cuisines on this trip but this is one of my absolute favourite: Malaysian I ate so much I had difficulty walking afterward that I waddled like a penguin (no joke; I was in pain haha). They had an "appetizer sampler" which consists of quite a variety, my other foodie-in-crime (little sister) also ordered laksa and I got a Mai tai; foods/drinks that I've been wanting to try So to start, the Singapore laksa was deeeeeeelish! I was worried it would be spicy but it was so mild, it was perfect The appetizer sampler was such a good deal; $15/person for 5 items. There were two of us and we still couldn't finish all of the food! The roti canai would be my absolute favourite but honestly, the rest were so good that I can't pick a second favourite. The Asian salad was definitely something different; I think there were also a hint of spice I was a bit worried about the spring rolls having beansprouts/onions but luckily, there was none so I devoured the rest immediately the calamari was nicely fried and I enjoyed the sauce it came with! Last but not least, the chicken satay skewers! They were served last so it was very nice and hot to eat. The chicken came off the skewers nicely and the sauce was perfect pairing! In fact, all the sauces that they paired the dishes with was excellent! Great food comes with great services! The service was absolutely wonderful, they constantly checked on us to make sure we're doing well and answered any questions we had! It's my first time trying Malaysian food and definitely not going to be my last! My caption is getting too long so I couldn't get into details but I would definitely recommend checking out this place for a good food, good experience We also learned that not all locations have the same menu so I definitely suggest clicking on the location you're going to to see their specific menu (if you're like me and like to look at it beforehand) read more

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I've been here many times. I have always loved their food.... all of it, except okra, that is not food XD The wait staff are attentive and lovely, the dishes are beautifully presented and delicious. The roti is always my favourite dish, closely followed by the chicken kung pao. We have had the tasting menu several times and while it is absolutely wonderful... it is a LOT of food! I often wonder, when peeps write that portion sizes are too small, if they come from the US or places that simply serve bigger portions. This place is pricey but you get what you pay for folks and if we are talking value of an excellently prepared meal with great service in a lovely atmosphere? This place is a definite go to! Thank you all for the years of wonderful food read more

We had high hopes but we weren't thrilled. We ordered chicken and lamb satay and both were good, although we'd never been served warm peanut sauce before. We also ordered the pineapple fried rice with chicken and seafood. The seafood consisted of some very tiny scallops and some squid. The portion size was large. We didn't love the flavor and wouldn't order it again. The service was good. read more

Banana Leaf - Pineapple fried rice - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Inside and outside, the restaurant is aesthetically beautiful,clean, well organized for proper Covid19 precaution, as well as they do have amazing and attentive staffs. We were seated right away upon arrival, and server instantly let us know that shell pacific oyster is available for that day, apparently we already planned ahead what to order. We had their famous pineapple seafood fried rice, which is served in a pineapple peel and it was indeed delicious with plenty of veggie and seafoods mixed into it. The tom yum goong has a savory aroma and pungent hot and sour taste. I was satisfied with the two dishes except for the pineapple papaya green salad, as the papaya was quite bitter, wrong choice of fruit I believe as the papaya taste like it was ripened artificially, which affected the taste of the salad as a whole. Overall, the restaurant is still a fulfilling place to eat Malaysian, Singaporean and other Asian cuisines, most prices are reasonable with only few which is quite expensive such as the oyster. read more

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A popular spot for malaysian cuisine in Vancouver. The curry chicken is one of my favourites here when it is paired with the coconut rice. You cannot skip on the coconut rice! The singapore laksa is another must get here and I enjoy having it with the roti canai if I need some extra sauce with it. The ambiance transports you to Malaysia with it's decor and the service is always amazing. read more

The roti canai and chicken satay is awesome. Pass on the chicken rice. The soup and chicken is bland. the yellow rice is good. Also pass on the nasi goreng. It might be my pallet but for me nasi gorent isn't a tomato based fried rice. Excellent service and ambiance. read more

Banana Leaf - Roti Canai - Malaysian Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Update: I was criticized for leaving my opinion about the restaurant. I will not change my review or rating but definitely do not appreciate someone trying to justify mediocre food because I don't work in the food industry. The decor in the restaurant is pretty nice. Lots of plants and greenery. The staff was also friendly and helpful. The food was disappointing though. The roti canai was under done and probably one of the worse I've tried to date - tasted doughy. The satay skewers and hainan chicken was decent, similar to most other places. Doesn't really stand out from other restaurants. The lamb stew was definite not worth getting. It was mostly vegetables and not many pieces of lamb. We did not finish this dish. The char kuey teow was the star of the meal. It was done well and had lots of seafood. The noodles was the perfect texture and seasoned just right. Overall, would not be back. Maybe fried noodles are their specialty. Definitely order those rather than other dishes. read more

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We visited 6 years ago before today. Happy to report that the foods are as delicious as we remembered. We ordered for takeout and there is not a dish we didn't like. Super awesome. Two thumbs up. read more

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Dine Out Vancouver DOV #1 Banana Leaf @ W. Broadway 7 courses $25 / person minimum 2 people Green Asian Salad Satay Chicken Roti Canai Tiger Prawns & Fish Fillet Assam Curry Sambal Green Beans Rendang Beef Curry Served with Jasmine Rice Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta All food taste good . I personally like the Satay Chicken, Tiger Prawns & Fish Fillet Assam Curry, and the dessert : Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta. Taste: read more

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APPETIZERS Roti canai $10, 9/10: Fav! buttery & flaky w/ their yummy curry sauce, a great start to the meal! Chicken & beef satay skewers $12 each, 9/10: Both were tender & smoky with the grill marks. The peanut sauce made it slightly sweet too. Steamed cumin mussels $22, 7.5/10: Mussels were small & the coconut taste was pretty strong but too watery for my liking! MAINS Singapore laksa $19, 9.5/10: The spiciness was hella spicyy for me!! The soup had such a good kick & it was creamy too. Loaded with lots of seafood & rice noodles. Recommend this one for sure! Pineapple seafood fried rice $21, 8.5/10: This one had some curry on it but it was still enjoyable with all the pineapple and other toppings! The rice was nicely cooked however more on the oily side. Rendang beef curry $24, 8/10: I liked how the curry was more on the thick side, and the pieces of beef were soft but I wish there was more! This dish is best w/ their jasmine rice adding an aromatic taste. DRINKS Honey chamomile pineapple iced tea $6 Passion fruit mango cocktail $6 Black or white grass jelly & soy milk $6 I had the iced tea! The honey flavor did stand out the most and it was very refreshing w/ a fragrant taste. The food that Banana Leaf provides is perfect for sharing cause the portions are huge! Me and my family really enjoyed the vibe at this restaurant, and it was even better with the friendly service! Our server was very welcoming and she listened carefully with what we wanted to order. She also checked in on us around 5 times a night to make sure everything was ok! Walk-ins are available and reservations are best for the weekend cause they can get busy! To save money, they also have happy hour and daily specials that you can't miss out on! I will definitely come back to try more dishes such as their hainanese chicken. read more

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Visited their Broadway location for a birthday on a Saturday, not really that packed considering it was a weekend. Ordered a ton of things: Roti Canai, Nyona Calamari, Satay Skewers, Rendang Beef Curry, and Nasi Goreng. It was okay, the only standout for me was the Roti Canai (flatbread with a coconut curry sauce) which is a pretty hard dish to mess up on and everything else felt pretty lack lustre. The calamari, skewers, curry, and rice dish just felt like it didn't have enough flavour or the spice was too overpowering and the price of the items ($15-$23) were disappointing for the portion size. read more

I love the Singaporean Laksa. It's mildly spicy and it was so good! The noodles are perfect, the coconuy flavor in the soup is soooo good. We also ordered the chicken skewers it tastes like curry flavor and it was also good. The staff is also friendly and accommodating. read more

Wasn't feeling the new staff. Was much better before. In my opinion. Food was okay but to me something changed.

This place is okay for lunch on West Broadway. I usually get one of their lunch specials. They can be a bit slow so give yourself enough time so you won't be late for work. It's a nice busy spot. The food doesn't stand out to me but it will make you full and ready for your afternoon. read more

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