Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine

Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine

Malay Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, Philadelphia
Save
Share
7.4/10
172
ratings
  • Tips
    Fordcast Tour
    "Not only is the atmosphere great, their Roti Canai is to die for!"(12 Tips)
    Christine A.
    "BYOB yes please & Roti Canai is awesome!"(4 Tips)
    Jennifer H.
    "place in Philly to eat! Try the pad thai! :) YUM"(8 Tips)
    Christina B.
    "The Mango Chicken is AMAZING!"(3 Tips)
Tips and Reviews icon62 Tips and reviews
Filter:
  • roti canai
  • BYOB
  • spicy food
  • satay
  • lively
User icon
Log in to leave a tip here.

Sort:
  • Popular
  • Recent
  • Lucy Xu
    Lucy XuNovember 5, 2012
    Great place for a fun BYO! Very accommodating, sans corkage fee, w/ top-notch food: The roti canai is a MUST have and you can't go wrong w/ curry tofu, pad thai, or pineapple fried rice as entrees!
    Upvoted Feb 2
  • Fordcast Tour
    Fordcast TourAugust 22, 2011
    Banana Leaf is one of our favorite restaurants in Philly! Not only is the atmosphere great, their Roti Canai is to die for! Lastly, its BYOB - so bring your own bottle of wine or beer and enjoy!
  • Auri G.
    Auri GhatakJuly 27, 2013
    Spicy crispy squid appetizer is delicious - love biting into the crispy tentacles, po piah, nasi lemak, beef rendang, seafood casserole, coconut pudding served inside a young coconut. explore!
  • Ally T.
    Ally TFebruary 18, 2014
    Start with the roti canai! For an entree I had Hokkien Char Mee and it was delicious. I also tried the pad Thai that my friend ordered, which was also really good.
  • Philadelphia Magazine
    Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 6, 2015
    Solid renditions of virtually everything I tried. The Singapore-style vermicelli was fragrant with hint of curry but not nearly as oily as it too often is around town. Read more
  • Humai
    HumaiNovember 17, 2013
    Great for large parties trying to get rowdy. Def go family style and get lots of green curry. The pre-meal crepe and curry they serve is a delicious little treat.
  • Shouvick B.heart icon on user image
    Shouvick BasakApril 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The roti canai and chicken satay for appetizers never fail. Among the main course try the singapore noodle or thai basil, they are my regulars. Donot forget to taste the lychee juice.
  • Amber
    AmberNovember 3, 2016
    Considering the levels of drunken sloppiness they tolerate, the food is surprisingly decent. A classic BYO destination for a reason
  • Amy V.heart icon on user image
    Amy VernonDecember 10, 2017
    Fantastic. We had fired pork intestine, which was sooo good. The chicken satay was very tasty. We also recommend the fried squid.
  • Stacy B.
    Stacy Bunk MohrfeldJune 20, 2014
    Delicious everything and great service! They were friendly and patient with my rambunctious 2 year old, means a lot. We will be back!
  • @LaurenceTom
    @LaurenceTomFebruary 13, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    This is one of my go-tos in Chinatown. My Malaysian friends say this is closest thing to home. Love their mango dishes and Mee Siam. Definitely give the Pad Thai a try, it's a different take.
  • Karenheart icon on user image
    KarenDecember 4, 2021
    Delicious beef satay. Chewy roti canal - was very tough to pull apart. Tom yum soup was very sour - good if you like it that sour.
  • Meg D.
    Meg DonnellyDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Spicy crispy squids. They will warn you they have tentacles, you will reassure them that it's fine, and they will be crunchy, sweet and delicious.
  • Fordcast Tour
    Fordcast TourAugust 22, 2011
    The food here it to die for! Make sure you order the Roti Canai, which appears to be one of the most popular dishes here!
  • Stephen P.heart icon on user image
    Stephen PerleNovember 14, 2021
    Roti Canai banana leaf chicken and Kangkung Belacan were all outstanding
  • @HungryEditor B.
    @HungryEditor Ben SetiawanSeptember 1, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    My top picks are: Satay Tofu, Roti Canai, Hainanese Chicken, Kang Kung Belacan, & for dessert Peanut Pancake.
  • Alexis S.heart icon on user image
    Alexis SangalangJuly 17, 2014
    Used to be a favorite of mine before I found a cockroach in my pad Thai, after raving about how delicious it is and how great the restaurant is. The manager and waitress were quick to respond
  • Mollie U.
    Mollie UmaJanuary 16, 2013
    Best won ton soup I've ever had. Roti canai is a must-have; they can give you vegetarian dipping sauce if you ask. :)
  • Karina S.
    Karina SenguptaMay 28, 2013
    My fav byo! Don't miss the Roti. Almost everything is good, yet to find a dish that has disappointed
  • K.G.
    K.G.August 15, 2010
    The mango tofu here is probably my favorite food in the world. They even serve it in the mango! Get the coconut rice and some sushi too! Open till 1am and they do takeout.
  • Gil G.
    Gil GalanosApril 21, 2014
    Great. Favorite: Loti Canai, good chicken patai (spicy!), fried rice pineapple.
  • Tiffanyheart icon on user image
    TiffanyMay 4, 2014
    Love this place, I never get the same thing, and everything is great!
  • Davidheart icon on user image
    DavidApril 3, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Their ABC is great: it has palm seeds (attap chi).
  • Simon T.
    Simon TApril 13, 2011
    If you're from Oz, NZ or Singapore the laksa is Asam fish soup laksa not our favorite curry soup. Choose the Curry Sliced Chicken Noodle instead.
  • John D.
    John DongMarch 11, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Malaysian Pork Chops and The water spinach with bean curd!
  • Alyssa P.
    Alyssa PJanuary 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is awesome.... But for desert, get the fried ice cream!
  • Meg D.
    Meg DonnellyJune 3, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    The beef green curry in a clay pot is amazing. Also the Roti Canai and the Satay chicken.
  • Catie F.
    Catie FennellMarch 30, 2012
    Wait staff is beyond pushy. They asked is we were ready to order 12+ times within 7 minutes. Easy killer!
  • Francisco B.
    Francisco BuellaMay 14, 2011
    Don't leave without getting the ABC for dessert! The crispy squid tentacles are good too!
  • Andrea P.heart icon on user image
    Andrea PMay 22, 2014
    Sliced chicken curry noodle soup is divine, especially when you have a cold.
  • Campbell B.heart icon on user image
    Campbell BirdAugust 29, 2014
    Extra spicy pad Thai is pretty great.
  • Kevin K.
    Kevin KongAugust 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Very misleading that they use American Express check presenters and don't accept American Express.
  • Dong-Hyuk K.heart icon on user image
    Dong-Hyuk KimFebruary 11, 2015
    Nice curry and pork. Thanks for keeping my bag I lost here.
  • Tony B.
    Tony BFebruary 9, 2019
    Even after we tipped the waitress (not the one that served us or took our order) 15% of our bill, she demanded a larger tip, when trying to explain, she pointed her finger and told us to "shut up."
  • Christine A.
    Christine ArboledaJuly 17, 2014
    BYOB yes please & Roti Canai is awesome!
  • Josh M.heart icon on user image
    Josh MillerDecember 22, 2015
    BYOB with good, inexpensive food
  • Hirohiro U.heart icon on user image
    Hirohiro UsagiJanuary 15, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Roti Canai, Fish Head Curry, Kang Kong
  • Farimah S.
    Farimah SchuermanOctober 20, 2011
    Can't believe no one mentioned the Singapore noodles . Some of the best I've had
  • Tyler S.
    Tyler ShapiroJune 5, 2012
    Open till 1am , the Tom Yum is spicy and delish.
  • Wendy K.
    Wendy KongAugust 6, 2012
    Go boneless for the curry chicken. they also seem to like refilling your water after each sip you take..
  • Omar F.
    Omar FerrerMarch 16, 2010
    Go for a variety of dishes so you can have a taste of this cuisine...
  • Sakib D.heart icon on user image
    Sakib DadiSeptember 26, 2014
    Rowdiest BYOB restaurant you'll go to
  • Ashley D.heart icon on user image
    Ashley DunnJanuary 4, 2015
    Mango chicken was excellent
  • Shirley Y.
    Shirley YoungDecember 16, 2012
    To lady on the phone talking and ignoring all else, you got my order wrong! Like the food but the boss should pay more attention to who he staffs in the front.
  • Alison T.
    Alison TApril 1, 2011
    Get the Indian pancake and don't share! Not the best atmosphere, but the food is amazing.
  • William™
    William™May 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the Wanton noodles. Finish off with ABC dessert.
  • Sophia H.heart icon on user image
    Sophia HMarch 20, 2016
    Thai basil chicken and roti canai!
  • Ronak V.
    Ronak VyasFebruary 5, 2012
    Try the sriracha sauce with eggplant
  • Andrea P.heart icon on user image
    Andrea PNovember 10, 2013
    Chicken curry noodle soup is great for sinuses!
  • Heather S.
    Heather SamaniegoDecember 20, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Pad Thai is delicious!
Photos130 Photos

Related Searches

  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine philadelphia •
  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine philadelphia photos •
  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine philadelphia location •
  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine philadelphia address •
  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine philadelphia •
  • banana leaf philadelphia •
  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine philadelphia •
  • banana leaf malaysian cuisine chinatown philadelphia

Foursquare © 2024  Lovingly made in NYC, CHI, SEA & LA