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Eastside - Banana Leaf restaurant
5.2

Banana Leaf

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    okay
  • Perks
    bad

Food: Satisfying portions, fair value

Some top dishes at Banana Leaf include the Satay Combination, Fried Noodles Mi Goreng Jawa, and Beef Rendang, but these cannot mask the blatant shortcomings. Confounding menu items and lack of flavorful execution on some dishes mar the experience. Diners do appreciate the generous portions and fair pricing but the dining experience feels muddled with so many overwhelming options.

  • Large Portions

    Generous portions allow for satisfying meals or sharing with others.

  • Okay Taste

    Mixed opinions on food; some dishes hit or miss, others well-received.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu is too large, making decision-making difficult and overwhelming.

Top 3 dishes at Banana Leaf

  1. 1

    Satay Combination 🏆

    Grilled to perfection with bold flavors and a great sauce selection.

    Satay Combination dish
  2. 2

    Fried Noodles Mi Goreng Jawa

    Very flavorful, surpasses expectations with a complex, delicious taste.

    Fried Noodles Mi Goreng Jawa dish
  3. 3

    Beef Rendang

    Beef rendang is packed with flavorful, tender meat and sweet coconut curry.

    Beef Rendang dish

Vibe: Cramped, uncomfortably warm

Those looking for a place to converse and connect might find Banana Leaf a disappointment. The stuffy, cramped atmosphere due to ineffective air conditioning can sap the enjoyment from any meal. With loud noises halting conversation and spoiling moods, it falls short as a choice for a peaceful date night.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Stuffy, warm atmosphere due to ineffective air conditioning; feels cramped.

Perks: Service slips, diet limitations

While the parking situation at Banana Leaf is deemed favourable, other aspects of service significantly falter. Service is described as slow and inconsistent, with attention to large groups seriously lacking. Their limited flexibility with the menu and lack of meat-free alternatives reflect an unfriendly dining environment for those on specific diets.

  • Easy To Park

    Ample and easy street parking consistently highlighted as a big plus.

  • Bad For Diets

    Limited meat-free options and staff unable to offer substitutions or help.