Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine
Malay Restaurant and Sushi Restaurant$$$$
Chinatown, Philadelphia
"Not only is the atmosphere great, their Roti Canai is to die for!"(12 Tips)
"BYOB yes please & Roti Canai is awesome!"(4 Tips)
"place in Philly to eat! Try the pad thai! :) YUM"(8 Tips)
"The Mango Chicken is AMAZING!"(3 Tips)
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LucyNovember 5, 2012Great 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!- Fordcast TourAugust 22, 2011Banana 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 GhatakJuly 27, 2013Spicy 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!
HumaiNovember 17, 2013Great 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.
Ally TFebruary 18, 2014Start 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.
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.
Amy VernonDecember 10, 2017Fantastic. We had fired pork intestine, which was sooo good. The chicken satay was very tasty. We also recommend the fried squid.
Philadelphia MagazineJanuary 6, 2015Solid 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
- AmberNovember 3, 2016Considering the levels of drunken sloppiness they tolerate, the food is surprisingly decent. A classic BYO destination for a reason
Stacy Bunk MohrfeldJune 20, 2014Delicious everything and great service! They were friendly and patient with my rambunctious 2 year old, means a lot. We will be back!
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.
My top picks are: Satay Tofu, Roti Canai, Hainanese Chicken, Kang Kung Belacan, & for dessert Peanut Pancake.
KarenDecember 4, 2021Delicious beef satay. Chewy roti canal - was very tough to pull apart. Tom yum soup was very sour - good if you like it that sour.
Stephen PerleNovember 14, 2021Roti Canai banana leaf chicken and Kangkung Belacan were all outstanding
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 TourAugust 22, 2011The food here it to die for! Make sure you order the Roti Canai, which appears to be one of the most popular dishes here!
Alexis SangalangJuly 17, 2014Used 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
Karina SenguptaMay 28, 2013My fav byo! Don't miss the Roti. Almost everything is good, yet to find a dish that has disappointed
K.G.August 15, 2010The 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.
Mollie UmaJanuary 16, 2013Best won ton soup I've ever had. Roti canai is a must-have; they can give you vegetarian dipping sauce if you ask. :)- Gil GalanosApril 21, 2014Great. Favorite: Loti Canai, good chicken patai (spicy!), fried rice pineapple.
Simon TApril 13, 2011If 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.- The beef green curry in a clay pot is amazing. Also the Roti Canai and the Satay chicken.
Get the Malaysian Pork Chops and The water spinach with bean curd!
Everything is awesome.... But for desert, get the fried ice cream!
Wendy KongAugust 6, 2012Go boneless for the curry chicken. they also seem to like refilling your water after each sip you take..
- Tony BFebruary 9, 2019Even 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."
Farimah SchuermanOctober 20, 2011Can't believe no one mentioned the Singapore noodles . Some of the best I've had
Francisco BuellaMay 14, 2011Don't leave without getting the ABC for dessert! The crispy squid tentacles are good too!
Catie FennellMarch 30, 2012Wait staff is beyond pushy. They asked is we were ready to order 12+ times within 7 minutes. Easy killer!
Alison TApril 1, 2011Get the Indian pancake and don't share! Not the best atmosphere, but the food is amazing.
Very misleading that they use American Express check presenters and don't accept American Express.
Shirley YoungDecember 16, 2012To 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.
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- Mon–Sun
- 11:00 AM–1:00 AM
(215) 592-8288
View menu on http://www.bananaleafphilly.com/our-menu
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
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