Banana Leaf Restaurant
Banana Leaf Restaurant
Multi-layered home made Indian bread and curry sauce.
Multi-layered hand craft Indian bread with egg and curry sauce.
Anaheim chili, red pepper, street onion, and dried chili.
Jicama, lettuce, organic seared tofu, fried cake, cucumber, peanut sauce.
Steamed rolls, wheat wrapper, lettuce, cucumber, beans sprout.
Varietal vegetables, organic soft tofu.
Varietal vegetables, organic soft tofu.
Tamarind, tomatos, kesom leaf and sweet onion.
Garlic.
Eggplant, garlic.
Tamarind, tomatos, kesom leaf and sweet onion.
Vegetables and mushroom.
Lemon grass and pineapple puree.
String beans, garlic.
Tamarind, tomatoes, kesom leaf and sweet onion.
Tamarind, tomatoes, kesom leaf and sweet onion.
Lemon grass and pineapple puree.
Lemon grass and pineapple puree.
Lemon grass and pineapple puree.
Garlic.
Anahenn chili, sweet onion, red pepper, baby corn, organic tofu, and black pepper sauce.
Lemongrass, string beans, Thai chili, and cilantro.
Cashew nuts, pineapple, cauliflower, and peas.
Fried rice, vegetable, and organic tofu.
Peas, carrots, organic tofu, cilantro, vegetables, and Thai chili.
Wheat noodles, vegetables, organic tofu, bean sprouts, and ground peanut.
Flat rice noodles, that basil, garlic, vegetables, and bean sprouts.
Thai rice noodles, vegetables, organic tofu, bean sprouts, and ground peanut.
Wheat noodle and rice noodle, red curry soup, lemon grass, okra, eggplant, and organic soft tofu.
Thick wheat noodles, caramel soy sauce, and you choy.
Vermicelli, bean sprout, and Asian chives
Rice noodles, bean sprouts, and Asian chives..
Chicken thigh, cucumber, onion and peanut sauce.
Certified angus steak beef, cucumber, onion and peanut sauce.
Seafood, coconut milk, and galangal, lemongrass.
Chicken, coconut milk, and galangal, lemongrass.
Multi layered homemade Indian bread with rending beef shank, egg, onion, and curry sauce.
Shrimps, roasted almond, kesom leaf.
Chicken, coconut milk, and galangal, lemongrass.
Hot and sour, chicken, mushrooms, kaffer lime leaf, and lemon grass.
Anaheim chili, red bell pepper, and dry chili.
Seafood, coconut milk, and galangal, lemongrass.
Shrimps, bean sprouts, Thai basil, rice paper, and peanut sauce.
Jicama, lettuce, fried prawn cake, organic seared tofu, and peanut sauce.
Hot and sour, chicken, mushrooms, kaffer lime leaf, and lemon grass.
Steamed spring rolls, jicama, dried shrimp, egg lettuce, and cucumber.
Onion and cucumber.
Hot and sour, seafood, mushrooms, kaffer lime leaf, and lemon grass.
Hot and sour, seafood, mushrooms, kaffer lime leaf, and lemon grass.
Chicken, black pepper, eggplant and string beans.
Steam, free range chicken, hainan style, soy sauce and hainan turmeric rice. Chicken is served room temperature with bones and skin.
Anaheim chili, red bell pepper, sweet onion, and black pepper.
Green and red bell pepper, sweet onion and creamy shrimp paste. contain dairy.
Malay curry sauce.
Selected veggie, red onion, and basil.
Varietal vegetables and organic soft tofu.
Anaheim chili, red bell pepper, sweet onion, and dry chili.
Chicken, mango, green and red pepper.
Spicy, varietal vegetables and organic soft tofu.
Laksa flower, grounded dry shrimp and mango.
Green and red bell pepper, sweet onion and creamy shrimp paste.
Lemon grass, pineapple puree, sweet onion, and string beans.
Varietal vegetables and soft organic tofu
Chili garlic tomato sauce and egg white.
Wild caught, eggplant and string beans.
Tamarind, kesom leaf, tomatoes and okra.
Pompano. Tamarind, kesom leaf, tomatoes and okra.
Varietal vegetables and soft organic tofu
Tamarind, kesom leaf, tomatoes and okra.
Tamarind, kesom leaf, tomatoes and okra.
Wild caught, chopped herbs, spice, and sambal chili.
Anaheim chili, red bellpepper, sweet onion, and black pepper.
Anaheim chili, red bell pepper, sweet onion, and black pepper.
Belachan seasoning and curry leaf.
Laksa flower, grounded dry shrimp and mango.
U10 scallops, asparagus.
Wild caught, tamarind, kesom leaf, tomatoes and okra.
Pompano. Lemon grass, pineapple puree, sweet onion, and string beans.
Lemon grass, pineapple puree, sweet onion, and string beans.
Wild-caught, lemon grass, pineapple puree, sweet onion, and string beans.
Green and red bell pepper, sweet onion and creamy shrimp paste.
Wild caught, varietal vegetables and soft organic tofu in clay pot.
Laksa flower, grounded dry shrimp and mango.
Chili garlic tomato sauce and egg white.
Selected veggie, red onion, and basil.
Mango, prawns, green and red pepper.
Crunchy oatmeal, coconut, and curry leaf.
Certified Angus steak cut in cubes, eggplant, and string beans.
Grass fed. Malay curry.
Certified Angus steak cubes, Anaheim chili, red bell peppers, sweet onion, and Thai chili.
Certified Angus steak, Anaheim chili, red bell pepper, sweet onion, and black pepper.
Certified Angus steak cut in cubes, eggplant, and string beans.
Lamb cubes, varietal vegetables and organic sofr tofu.
Certified Angus steak, selected veggie, red onion, and basil.
Lamb cubes, eggplant, and string beans.
Certified Angus steak, varietal vegetables and organic soft tofu. Spicy.
Certified Angus steak, varietal vegetables and organic soft tofu. Spicy.
Lamb atbes, anaheim chili, red bell pepper, sweet onion, and black pepper.
Lamb cubes, lemongrass, Thai chili, eggplant, string beans and cilantro.
Spicy, lamb cubes, varietal vegetables, and organic soft tofu.
Ong choy. Dried shrimp paste.
Eggplant, string beans.
Okra, dried shrimp paste.
Dried shrimp paste.
Asparagus, dried shrimp paste.
Sesame and peanut sauce.
Garlic.
Shiitake mushroom, tofu, selected veggie, sweet onion and basil.
Prawns. Cashew nuts, prawns, and peas.
Coconut rice, rendang chicken, boiled egg, peanuts, cucumber, and sambal anchovy.
Seafood. Fried rice, prawns, squids, chicken, organic tofu, eggs, and you choy.
Coconut rice, rendang beef, boiled egg, peanuts, cucumber, and sambal anchovy.
Seafood. Prawns, squids, chicken, organic tofu, egg, and Thai chili.
Seafood. Flat rice noodles, Thai basil, garlic, eggs, prawns, calamari, yoy choy, and bean sprouts.
Seafood. Thai rice noodles, prawns, squids, chicken, eggs, organic tofu, ground peanuts, and bean sprouts.
Seafood. Wheat noodles, prawns, squids, chicken, organic tofu, eggs, ground peanuts, you choy, and bean sprouts.
Seafood.
Seafood. Flat rice noodles, thick egg sauce, prawns, squids, chicken, and you choy.
Red curry wheat and rice noodle soup, lemon grass, organic soft tofu, bean sprouts, and okra.
Seafood. Vermicelli, prawns, squids, eggs, chives, and bean sprouts.
Red curry wheat and rice noodle soup, lemon grass, organic soft tofu, bean sprouts, and okra.
Seafood. Vermicelli, thick egg sauce, prawns, squids, chicken, and you choy.
Seafood. Rice noodles, prawns, squids, eggs, chives, and bean sprouts.
Seafood. Flat rice noodles and crispy vermicelli, thick egg sauce, prawns, squids, chicken, and you choy.
Satay peanut sauce.
Vegetarian, home made.
Satay peanut sauce.
Vegetarian, home made.
Served with coconut milk and cream.
Ice cream wrapped into taro cake, deep-fried banana with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate.
Deep-fried banana with ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate.
U10 Scallops Singaporean Black Pepper, curry leaf, basil with selected vegetables
Basil Fried Rice, Veggie Indian Mee Goreng
Banana Leaf patio seatings!
Fresh Pandan Leaf Panna Cotta with coconut milk
a woman sitting at a table
Green papaya & mango salad @lesminaddio
Deep - fried Banana Ala Mode
Papaya shrimp salad
Roti Prata with Curry Sauce
food, pasta, pasta dish
Black Sticky Rice with Mango
Veggie Pineapple Fried Rice... served in a real pineapple!
So glad to see our long term customers' enjoy Fish Head Curry, Singaporean Chili Crabs & etc!
Patio seating! Enjoy!
food, sushi and sashimi
Pad Thai Noodles. Comes with prawns, calamari, chicken, organic tofu & peanuts! Enjoy!
Huat Dan Ho Noodles! Chicken, prawns, calamari, you choy, egg white with flat rice noodles!
Pahd See Ew
drink
Roti Telur
Seafood curry laksa mee
Belachan Kang kung
Outdoor seating with lots of heat lamps
Hainan Chicken with Rice
Neeti P.
Feb 11, 2025
*Vegetarian Foodie Review*My Go-To Spot for Delicious Malaysian Food!I'm obsessed with this place! The ambiance is lovely, and it's always bustling with office folks and families. We visit frequently, and it's perfect for both casual nights and date nights.I've tried several items from the vegetarian menu, and here are my favorites:- Veggie Green Papaya Salad: Typical papaya salad taste that I love!- Roti Prata: A must-order! My toddler devours one by herself, and my husband and I share the other.- String Beans (Vegetarian Entree): Yum! Pairs well with white rice for a healthy meal.- Veggie Basil Fried Rice: My all-time favorite! I request extra tofu ($2) and ask for it to be made spicy. The flavors are amazing!- Coconut Rice (side): My toddler's favorite! Subtle coconut flavor and not too sweet.- Pandan Leaf Panna Cotta: Absolute must-have dessert! Unique and delicious, unlike anything I've had at other Asian places.The service is top-notch! Even when they're super busy, the staff manages to provide fast and efficient service. They're well-organized and handle tables promptly, which is impressive.The staff is also friendly, and they even provide a crayon box for kids. My toddler loves coloring on the big sheets they cover the table with. It's a great spot for families!Will continue to visit and recommend to friends and family!
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Crystal L.
Feb 22, 2025
If you enjoy Indian flavors, you might like this place. However, if you're looking for authentic Thai cuisine, you may want to consider other options. While I enjoyed the food, the Pad Thai didn't quite hit the mark for me. I usually judge a Thai restaurant by its Pad Thai--if that dish isn't great, it sets the tone for the rest of the menu. That said, the highlight for me was the Roti Prata, which was delicious. The green papaya and mango salad had potential but needed better balance to bring the flavors together. On the bright side, the staff were incredibly welcoming and kind, which made the dining experience more enjoyable!
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Alfred L.
Jan 30, 2025
The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, and the customer service was impressive, especially during a busy lunchtime with our party of nine. However, the food itself was just average.I ordered the seafood Pad See Ew, but for $18, the portion felt small. It had a lot of bean sprouts, and the noodles were quite mushy. The seafood portion was disappointing--only three prawns and barely any visible calamari, unless it was chopped up into tiny pieces.I also got a side of curry sauce, which tasted great (similar to the roti sauce), but it was room temperature instead of warm.Overall, it was a decent experience, but the food quality didn't quite match the price.
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Jenny H.
Dec 24, 2024
Walk-in wait times can be quite long. The restaurant is always SUPER packed, so plan ahead of time.The BEST fluffy and large roti with curry sauce. Flavorful pad thai and noodles. Rice filled up to the brim. Scrumptious fried bananas with ice cream.Note: The pineapple fried rice here actually comes in a whole pineapple! Nice presentation.I've tried this many years ago, but it was good to come back! Their food is still delicious.
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Christine D.
Dec 23, 2024
FLAVOR (3/5): For some reason none of their food stood out as yummy. It was more so food I would say that fills your stomach but not anything you would crave again. Their roti wasn't super flakey, their vegetables were just subpar and their wet hoa fun wasn't kidding when they said wet. It was almost a soup noodle. INSTAGRAM WORTHY (3/5): We sat outside because we had a dog and their outdoor seating isn't really built out. It's just tables and a tent in the sidewalk /parking lot area. Their food also doesn't come out really aesthetically pleasing. SERVICE (2/5): There's plenty of open tables and they still make you wait. The manager spoke Cantonese to the host thinking we don't understand but he specifically told us to wait. Even flagging down someone to order outside was a whole exercise. TAKEAWAYS: Don't understand why they have so much business. Very average food and not cheap either.
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Michelle T.
Dec 17, 2024
Apparently this is a San Jose staple that the true locals know about. My friends and their families have been going here for over 20 years. On a Friday night, this place was PACKED. I mean, every single table was taken with customers waiting outside. This is an impressive feat because the interior has a lot of seating and space. Banana Leaf's menu is massive and is a blend of Thai, Indian, Malay, Chinese cuisines. There is definitely something for everybody. I came with a group of 12 friends and we were sat at a long table. I noticed that there are similarly large groups of families - Banana Leaf has enough capacity and long tables to fit all these larger groups. Out of everything we ordered, these were the standouts for me:-- pineapple fried rice -- black cod: this had some kind of black bean pepper sauce on it and was the BEST thing I ate all night. It is SO delicious with perfectly cooked fish-- roti: comes with a peanut sauce!-- pepper eggplant: has a similar black sauce to the codEverything else (curry, stir fries, Tom Yum, pad Thai) were also pretty good. The soup was spicier than expected though and the meat quality in some of the dishes were just okay. I did like that Banana Leaf is pretty generous with the protein in dishes. Banana Leaf also has an entire drink menu which spans from beer to fancy cocktails to sake to soju. The pineapple coconut drinks made me feel like I was on a fancy island lol. However, the interior of the restaurant is nothing fancy. I probably wouldn't come here on a nice date night, but Banana Leaf is perfect for a casual hangout with a large group of friends.
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Amitha S.
Feb 6, 2025
We've been coming to Banana Leaf for the past 10 years, and it never disappoints! Their Tom Yum soup is always spot on, and the black pepper shrimp is our go-to dish--absolutely delicious. The basil vegetable fried rice with egg is flavorful, and the roti prata is a family favorite that we never skip. The restaurant is always packed, so don't walk in without a reservation!
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An N.
Dec 7, 2024
This is my go to spot when feeling like we want a nice sit down with the family. The staff is always so friendly and takes care of you and acknowledge your kids too with lollipops. The wait is never long, and get seated right away.Favorite dishes here, the indian mee goreng, and love that we can adjust the spiciness, and still just as flavorful with or without the spiciness. Love their eggplant and green beans in black pepper sauce, very flavorful. The fried banana and ice cream for dessert is a must.
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Krishna K.
Nov 9, 2024
One of the best Malaysian curry dishes and singapore stir fried dishes to try in the south bay.Roti parata - 5/5 I go to this place just for having this item.Pine apple fried rice -4/5 served the pine apple shellStir fried black pepper chicken -5/5I have been going to restaurant since 2014 and the taste never changed and the popularity of this restaurant just increased over the years.Pro tip: visit the restaurant over the weekdays for less wait times and faster service.
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Sunnie M.
Mar 5, 2025
Banana Leaf is hands down one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area for Asian comfort food. The menu is packed with flavorful Malaysian and Indonesian dishes that never disappoint. My favorite dish is the fried wide rice noodles with shrimp and egg gravy--it's comforting and full of savory goodness. I'm also obsessed with the Nasi Lemak, which pairs perfectly cooked coconut rice with crispy anchovies, peanuts, and a spicy sambal. The roti canai is crispy on the outside and soft inside, perfect for dipping into the curry sauce. The laksa, with its spicy coconut broth and noodles, is another go-to of mine, especially on a chilly day. Generous portions, delicious food, and quick service make Banana Leaf my top pick when I'm craving a comforting, flavorful meal.
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