The restaurant has improved very much since my last experience that I need to update my review. The waiter (forgot his name) knows me as a regular and since we order the same thing every time he even remembers our order (Indian Mee Goreng, Red Curry Salmon and Coconut rice with occasionally Roti Prata). The Mee goreng is the best I have every had and I have been to many Indonesian/Malaysian places in bay area and otherwise. Red curry salmon depends on the day. Some days it is super fresh and some days it is not. But 4/5 mostly. Ask for extra spicy. My kids love this restaurant and we end up going monthly. It is very crowded on weekend evenings and Friday evenings. So reserve a table using Yelp or Google. read more

Nice flavors in the food. Like that they use sheets of paper for the table covers. They toss out and replace with each party. Service was pretty good. read more

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We ordered takeout over the phone, and the staff were very helpful in answering our questions and making sure our order was ready on time. I ordered the Hainanese chicken, which came with soy sauce and turmeric rice. The chicken was tender, perfectly poached, and paired really well with the soy sauce. The turmeric rice was soft and well cooked, although I would have liked it to be a bit more fragrant. We also tried the nasi goreng, which was very flavorful with a slightly tomato-forward profile. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and were especially delicious. To round out the meal, we ordered the Malaysian milk tea, which was spot on. Overall, we really enjoyed our meal, and it was good enough to make us want to come back and dine in next time. read more

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It's been a while since ww came to Banana Leaf, the service was fast and efficient. Ordered Chow kwey teoh, and Belachan green beans and eggplant. They all tasty and delicious. read more

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Wonderful Malaysian restaurant that serves everything family style so a great option for groups. They have a very extensive menu with tons of authentic Malaysian dishes. Everything was delicious and portioned to share for 3-6 people. They have both indoor and outdoor seating with very friendly and helpful staff. They get quite busy even on weekday evenings. read more

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Prices keep going up and quality and portions keeps going down. Standard Bay Area experience.

Great flavors overall with comforting Malaysian-inspired dishes Had a meal at Banana Leaf Restaurant and tried the roti prata, noodles, curry, and pandan panna cotta. The roti prata was definitely one of my favorites and perfect for dipping into the curry. The curry itself was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being overly heavy. The noodles were also satisfying with a nice balance of savory flavors and good texture. For dessert, I tried the pandan panna cotta. The presentation was nice, but personally it wasn't my favorite compared to the savory dishes. The pandan flavor was lighter than I expected, though it was still creamy and refreshing. Service was friendly and the food came out fairly quickly. The vibe is casual and lively, making it a great spot for sharing multiple dishes with friends or family. Overall, a really enjoyable meal with standout savory items I'd come back for the roti prata and curry again. read more

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Everything was good. We made reservations for a party of 7. They had lots of large tables. Make sure you have a reservation as it does get packed here. The cumin tofu was my favorite, unique dish. So flavorful! It contained green beans that was nice and crunchy. Paired well with white rice: read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

I use to eat at Banana Leaf a lot back in the day when I use to live in San Jose. It's been awhile since I last ate there. We happen to be in the area and we were hungry. We decided to come back to Banana Leaf and check it out. We arrived to Banana Leaf on a Friday night for dinner. The Malaysian/Thai restaurant is located at the McCarthy Ranch in Milpitas. Plenty of parking is accessible in the large parking lot out front. The Malaysian modern decor still looked similar to when I was last there. It was a bustling and lively Friday night atmosphere. Plenty of tables were packed and the bar was half surrounded with patrons in their bar stools. We ended up waiting about 20 minutes for our table. We ordered Roti Prata, Mango Chicken, Seafood Pad Thai, steam rice, a glass of Chardonnay, and a deep fried banana à la mode. Everything was delicious and authentic. Two of my old favorite dishes there, the Roti Prata and the Pad Thai were just as tasty like I last remembered. The sweet curry sauce and the fluffy Roti Prata went perfect together. Every bite is scrumptious. The Pad Thai were flavorful. Prawns and calamari in the Pad Thai were tender and plentiful. The Mango Chicken was rich and sweet. Finally the deep fried banana was delectable and went very well with the vanilla ice cream. Overall we enjoyed our experience at Banana Leaf. The staff were friendly and accommodating. The vibe was family friendly and welcoming. I am not sure when I will be back but it was nice to return for some nostalgia. read more

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3.5/5 stars! Came here with a group of people to share family style so let's get into the foods I think is worth getting to share. Also I've noticed the spice levels here were pretty mild compared to other Thai/asian restaurants 8/10 pineapple fried rice; this was pretty good! We got the regular one and the spicy one, the spicy one wasn't that spicy, but the flavor profile was good overall 8/10 pad see ew, can't go wrong with this, had lots of veggies and a reasonable amount of protein ish, but I think this might have been my favorite dish out of all the ones I've tried 7.5/10 Satay Chicken, this was not bad, chicken was juicy and the sauce paired well with it, enjoyable skewer! 6/10 pad Thai, this was too sweet for my liking and the noodles were a bit overcooked, so they were a bit mushy 6/10 Black Pepper Chicken, never had this before but the black pepper sauce was a bit sticky for my liking, so didn't really eat too much of this 6/10 papaya salad, the papaya was cut too thick and long, the flavor and seasoning was lacking 6/10 mango black sticky rice, I will say the mango was juicy and sweet, I was just a little thrown off with the black rice, it wasn't sticky but it was more grainy read more

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I've been searching for a good Malaysian Singaporean restaurant and I'm so glad to have stumbled upon Banana Leaf! This restaurant seems to be well-loved by the community for years, and it still seems that way as it was packed on a weekday dinner. The restaurant falls somewhere in the middle of casual and upscale. The portions here are huge and they have an extensive menu, so it's best to order family style. Huge plus for them having an extensive vegetarian menu as well! We ordered Roti Prata, Chicken Curry Laksa Mee, and Malay Sizzling Beef. Bold flavors! We mainly came here for the laksa, but we were impressed from everything we ordered. The roti was flakey and was nearly ordered at every table. The laksa had a rich and flavorful broth, though I wish it was spicier. The sizzling beef was peppery and delicious. Since the beef dish was saucy, we ordered rice on the side to balance its strong flavors. I'd come back and order these dishes again and definitely try other dishes! read more

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Banana Leaf is well loved in the family as we've been coming here for years. Safe to say, the food is just as good as we remembered and it is still a bumping spot! It gets really busy especially for dinner, so plan ahead to get on the Yelp waitlist or call in, but note they sometimes will close the phone waitlist. RECS: + Roti prata ($5.25) is a must, so light and flakey with a delicious curry + Pineapple fried rice ($18.25) is so well seasoned, it's been my personal favorite since I was a kid! + Singaporean black pepper prawns ($20.95) are so rich in flavor from the sauce, with plump prawns + Hainan chicken with rice ($17.25) is poached to perfection, paired with wonderful sauces and turmeric rice + Belachan kang kung ($18.50) is delicious! + Mango sticky rice ($12) is our favorite dessert item here, all the right textures and flavors read more

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Lunch with my mini me and my sister after a fun morning of mulberry picking in Brentwood. Although the posted opening time was 11:30, they actually opened closer to 11:45, so we decided to wait. A few other customers were arriving and waiting as well. We ordered two nasi lemak dishes and one seafood kwetiau goreng. The kwetiau came out first, and we assumed the nasi lemak would follow shortly, so we started eating. Even after we finished the kwetiau, we still had to wait a bit longer for the nasi lemak to arrive. That said, the food was delicious and full of flavor. The portions were on the smaller side, which felt pretty typical for an authentic Asian restaurant. The staff were attentive even though we were seated outside, which I appreciated. The restaurant itself has a very casual and family friendly atmosphere, and most of the customers seemed to be dining in groups with family. I especially enjoyed the kwetiau goreng and would definitely come back for that dish again. read more

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I stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. I had a reservation, so got a seat in 10 minutes. Everything I had from here was flavorful. Beef banana leaf rice was my favorite item. It had beef rendang, sambal and peanuts which were all very flavorful. Singapore black pepper beef packed a ton of flavor as well. Roti murtabak another excellent item. I am sure other items in the menu will taste good too. I should return to try more stuff. read more

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Half the restaurant is empty. Plenty of staff. But they make customers wait outside in the heat just to show a crowd outside. Plus they charge 18.5% service tax (tip) even for a party of 4 people. ‍ read more

Good food, uber quick service and casual indoor arrangement. The servers are attentive and responsive. The food is close to Malay cuisine and flavorful. I would go back especially for a quick meal at those lunch hours. At the same time, the menu is elaborate that you might want to visit with time in hand to try a few items at a go. Overall, a good place to visit to enjoy Malaysian cuisine. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Veggie Pineapple Fried Rice 素菠炒飯 - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

Haven't been to Banana Leaf for many years and decided to come because I was craving their Roti Prata! Came for lunch right when they opened at 11:30am because I knew they could get really busy. Decor is pretty basic but warm; the booth we got was very comfortable. Service was very attentive and prompt. My friend and I ordered a Roti Prata and a Combination Satay (beef and chicken thigh) as appetizers; Nyonya Shaking Beef, a bowl of Coconut Rice, and Pad See Ew as main course; and then Black Sticky Rice with Mangoes for dessert. Their Roti Prata was excellent as usual, the curry sauce went perfectly well with the warm, fluffy, and crispy bread. The beef and chicken skewers in the satay were tender and juicy and perfectly grilled. Both entrees were really delectable and flavorful. Black Sticky Rice with Mangoes was a great conclusion to the meal. It was a delicious meal and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Prices are reasonable for the quality of food. Highly recommended! read more

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We were originally going to eat at Shabuya but the wait was too long so we came here and I'm glad we did! We had a table of 8. Since they were so busy, they told us we only had an eating time of 1.5 hours which was fine by us. Our server came to us promptly to get started. All of the food came out pretty quickly. We started off with the roti prata and it was good! The roti was very flaky, I wish it was a bit thicker. Their coconut soup was delicious. The tom yum was very spicy and lacked depth. Their pad Thai and mi goreng noodles were the stars. The pineapple fried rice was terrible - super mushy and didn't taste like normal fried rice. Apparently it usually comes in an actual pineapple but it seems they ran out. The green curry was good, a bit spicy. The basil shrimp was also great. We ordered the eggplant and that didn't come out, but glad it didn't because we had too much food. The drinks were also okay - nothing outstanding. The white sangria was fruity but not strong at all. We told our waiter we were celebrating a birthday and he brought out a free cake slice with a candle, super sweet! Overall, the service was a stand out. The workers are amazing. Food comes out hot and fast, but some dish's are definitely lacking. read more

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After long time we are here. Well crowded for a weekday dinner. Orderd Roti Prata fresh made and great tasting side. All the dishes we asked for extra spicy. Galangal soup was good, just that they had too many big chunks of vegetables particularly tomatoes contributing to the volume and they had added green thai chilli. Petfect except the quantity was less for even 3 people even though we ordered large and suppose to be for 4 people. Mee Goreng was tasty but did not get the extra spice it also had less quantity. Sizzling veggies were hot but not spicy nor did the flavor of pepper came through, but tasty though decent quantity but still less when compared to other places. Coconut rice ordered did not have any of the flavor coming through. Interior was dim and congested. Overall pricey, less food, but taste good. read more

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Banana Leaf has been a mainstay for my family and me close to 15 years! These are our favorites and we order them every time: - Rendang beef (hearty and warm for the winter) - Hainan chicken with turmeric rice (cool and refreshing in the summers) - Pineapple chicken fried rice - Roti prata (light and crispy with just a hint of sweetness - beloved by the kids!) Unfortunately with small kids, we don't eat out all that often, so I usually order to go. And they were so sweet - they even gave us a free dessert on the house this time. I hope they stick around forever because the food is so good! read more

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This restaurant is my family's go to whenever we want a nice sit-down dinner. Our favorites are the Roti Prata (duh), Char Kueh Teow, Sizzling Beef Cubes, and Chicken Curry Laksa Mee. The Roti has a light crisp and chew, my family always order 2 portions every time we go. Laksa Mee is a must with their coconut rice - match made in heaven. The sizzling beef cubes are tender and peppery. Char Kueh Teow packs a strong smoky wok flavor. We're Teochew, and we think it's some of the best in the Bay. Honorable mention is their Pineapple Fried Rice. Their particular spin on it is quite nutty as they add a decent amount of cashews. The rice is a bit too moist for my taste, but still pretty good. Albeit the portion are a bit small and theres not much protein within the dishes, for the price with dishes averaging $20-30... I think it's still worth going for the flavors! read more

Plenty of authentic dishes to choose from and their service was speedy despite being almost at full capacity during weekday lunch hours. Roti Prata ($5.25 each): crispy and airy with that sweet curry to dip to start the flavors experience, 4/5 stars. Malay Sizzling Chicken ($18.50): sizzling with savory spices with tender chicken, 4/5 stars. Hainan Seasoned Rice (+ $3.25): the rice was fluffy but only mildly seasoned. Still better than plain ol' basmati rice, 3.5/5 stars. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - 2/18/2025. Roti Prata ($5.25 each): 4/5 stars - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Amazingly enough, it's been nearly three years since we were here last. Our friends made reservations for 6pm on a Saturday night and we avoided having to wait. The outdoor seating apparently wasn't being used because the pop-ups were all in a lowered position. There appeared to be a small wait from the time we arrived until we left but certainly not the crazy lines that we used to see. There were a few open tables inside when we arrived and we were seated immediately. Over the next 10 or 15 minutes, the dining room appeared to be full. We were given the option to use our phones for QR ordering or to see regular menus. I will always prefer the regular menu just to save eyestrain. Roti Telur - 3 - and drinks were the first things we ordered while we looked over the rest of the menu. This is the first time that we did not love this dish. It felt like it had been sitting around because it was not hot in temperature. For whatever reason, the egg flavor didn't "pop". Grilled Pineapple Salad - 5 - this dish was spot on with a blend of hot and cold, sweet and not sweet, slivers of nuts. Penang Sizzling Scallops - 5 - the scallops were sweet and cooked well. the size is U-10 which means under 10 to the lb, a good size! The sauce is amazing and just a little really adds flavor to steamed or brown rice. One downside is that there were only 4 scallops on this order. That's one each for the four of us. While priced comparable to Seafood restaurants for the quality and quantity, I would have happily paid more for more. Not another full order though, maybe 1/2 at the same price point per scallop. Malay Sizzling Lamb - 5 - another winner flavor wise. The lamb was tender, and the sauce was also delicious. Banana Leaf wrapped Grilled Chilean Seabass - 5 - tender, well cooked fish in a complex sauce made of chopped herbs, spice, lemon grass, sambal chili, and okra. Our order taker tried to convince us to order another fish instead because this one would take at least 30 minutes. We weren't in a hurry and I'm glad my wife stuck to her guns. He had also told us that the other fish would be a different flavor but just as nice. Pass! Huat Dan Ho - 3 - I believe that the last two times I had this dish, it was easily a 5. This trip was disappointing. I'm not sure if it was a matter of timing or just bad luck. The flavors weren't as strong as before and the serving temperature was less than idea. Were we too slow to eat it? Or had it sat at the pass for too long? It certainly looked hot when delivered to the table and the server was very careful when placing it on our table because this dish is very liquid and full to the edges. Deep-Fried Mango Ice Cream wrapped in Taro Cake, Deep-Fried Banana with Whipped Cream & Chocolate - 5 - is a wonderful dessert and more than enough for four to share. Yes, I could have ate more, but I really don't need it. Service was pretty good. Empty plates were taken away promptly. An eye was kept on our drinks to make sure that we stayed hydrated. It was disappointing that the Roti Telur and Huat Don Ho were not hot, especially when I had been bragging that these two dishes by themselves would bring me great satisfaction. :::sigh::: Yes, we'll be back again. Hopefully the misses this time were just a fluke. In general, the flavors are kick-butt and in your face, not at all shy. read more

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I still don't know why this place has only 3 stars. I've been here 3 times and every time it's been great. The flavors are bold and authentic, the execution of everything is near perfect, and well service. I guess that's why it's not higher than 3 stars. If you get here at the wrong time, you're going to be waitinga while. When we got there, we sat down, ordered and the waiter said they just had their dinner to go order rush go through and it was before the in house dinner rush hit. We ordered and literally got our food about 5 minutes later. The waiter wasn't surprised either. When I say our food, I don't mean only a couple dishes, I mean all 4 dishes. I'll definitely come back. Now that the kids are older, maybe with them. Their taste buds are more mature now. read more

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I love Banana Leaf and have been going here for years. And in all of those years I only order two things because I really enjoy them here: Roti Prata and Huat Dan Ho noodles. I am a sucker for gravy rice noodles, and Banana Leaf has never failed me in portion and flavor. I always ask for the Huat Dan Ho with no seafood because I typically don't eat seafood, and the plate always comes out looking just as full as it would if ordered with no modifications. I love how garlicky the sauce is, and you can literally see so many pieces of diced garlic in it. The roti prata speaks for itself, in my opinion. It's on every table you see if you look around, and I love that you can see them making it as well. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

Enjoyed our lunch today! Been here years before but for some reason today's lunch will have me come back. As usual this place was busy but we were seated right away. No menu scan the qr to see the menu. They no longer have lunch specials all ala cart. We ordered the Roti nice light crispy fluffy sauce was yummy as well. Basil fried rice on point as well as combination noodle curry dish(forgot the name of dish) love the sauce and noodle cooked perfectly not over done. Will be back to try more. read more

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I have been coming to Banana Leaf for my whole life, and it's just as good every time. The roti prata+sauce is amazing and when I've had it anywhere else it doesn't compare. The Indian mie goreng is unique and delicious as well. I also like the mango curry with rice and pineapple fried rice. There's lots of vegetarian options here which is great. All the food comes out fast and the service is great too. Everything is plated beautifully and the mango and pineapple rice dishes come in an empty mango/pineapple. There's lots of parking near the restaurant. It does close a bit early at 8, even on Saturday's so keep in mind. read more

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The service was so so as it took us a bit for us to get our order taken. Once we got our order placed, the food came out quick. Comparing it to the equivalent - Layang Layang, I will say I like this place more significantly. The food is much better and the beef rendang specifically is much softer and tender. The gado gado was very solid and the jicama was less starchy which I liked because I have sensitive teeth. Took my grandma here and she loves this place more than Layang Layang and always asks to come back and why we stopped going years ago lol. Will continue to go back! The place was a bit cramped though and lots of talking around so it was definitely a bit hard to talk with my girlfriend and grandma, but otherwise great experience! read more

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We came here very often. It is a restaurant for more than 30 years in the Bay Area. However, their laksa, shrimp noodle and other noodle are very Malaysia tastes. Not to mention they're one of the kind ice cream inside taro desert. I highly recommend. Come and try it read more

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I was craving for Singaporean food so decided to try out this Singaporean/Malaysian restaurant. It was crowded for a Saturday lunch, but still had seats available. Their menu had a wide variety of options, from noodles, vegetables, to seafood/chicken/beef entrees. We got the Hainan chicken rice, Chow Kueh Teow (stir fried rice noodles), and Belachan Kang Kung (Ong Choy with shrimp paste). The food portion was pretty generous. Hainan chicken was super tender. It came with sweet and sour dipping sauce and chicken rice. Kang Kung was my favorite veggie and it came out great with the shrimp paste. Chow Kueh Teow was not bad too, although it was a little too oily for me. Chiw Kueh Teow was topped with many veggies and seafood such as shrimp, squid, eggs, bean sprouts, and onions. Overall I think the food was decently authentic. I'd like to come back for other dishes in the future! read more

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Banana Leaf is one of our "go to" places for special occasions. We took our son-in-law for his birthday and we were not disappointed. The staff were friendly and sat us immediately even without a reservation. The food was good and served piping hot. The servers were attentive and the complimentary dessert made him feel very special. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Roti is the best - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

I like this place. My family went there very often since they opened. From one side and expand to the next and now outdoor seating. The restaurant is always packed. I always like their pad Thai and roti. This time I finally tried their mango chicken and it was good! They have many dishes to choose from. And also you cannot pass their dessert menu! Fried banana or fried ice cream are the best! Service is always wonderful! read more

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Decided to come here for dinner. This place closes at 8 and arrived at 7:15. They added us to waitlist and we got seating outside around 7:30. This place was packed on Friday evening but the hosts were prompt to get you added to waitlist. Ordered a few things : 5/5 Roti prata which is flaky bread with a malay curry which went really well. Enjoyed this one. 4/5 veg mee goreng - It tasted bit peanuty with tomato base sweetness and had big chunks of vegetables. This was an okay dish. 4/5 Chicken laksa - This was great with big pieces of chicken, tofu, bamboo shoots, okra. The soup curry is really flavorful and a very large quantity. I was so full after this. Food coma! 3.5/5 Pandan panacotta - this was an alright dish that dominated with pandan taste over the coconut. Overall lot many dishes to try and go for. Would recommend it. read more

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Visited the restaurant again after 4 years. The food is still amazing and authentic. I had the salted fish bean sprouts, combo satay, roti canai and mee goreng. All were delicious except the mee goreng was a bit too tomato sauce taste. We opted out of cendol due to no green cendol stuff in the dessert. Will comeback later for other menu items read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Satay combo - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

Because Layang Layang has fallen off a bit and raised its prices to be near equal that of this place, I am back here for Malaysian and Singaporean bites. Service was gracious and efficient, and all my dishes were delightful. I'm sorry I stayed from this perfect chow bee hoon for so long, and will be back more frequently to redress that mistake. read more

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One of go to places for UberEats - Writing this review after an in person visit faster and while and many many UberEats orders: Dine In: Asparagus Melaka - 3* Black sticky rice with Mango - 4* UberEats: Veggie mee goreng noodles - 5* Veggie Tom Yum soup (no mushrooms) - 5* Roti Prata - 5* Very good service and nice ambience! read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Roti Prata - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Banana leaf has been one of my favorite Malay/thai food spots in the Bay Area. Their roti pratas are crisp and peanut sauce is delicious. Their Tom yum soup is great. Satay is also pretty good. Sometimes it can be dry but most of the times it's good. It's not a fancy place but the food is delicious. Their tofu in Panang curry was sooooo yummy. Pad Thai is also great. Service is not bad. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Deep-Fried Ice Cream - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

We wanted to have hot food on a cold night and decided on this place. Drove 15 mins only to realise there was a 50min wait which we did not anticipate on a weeknight, but it was holiday weekend so maybe that's the reason. The food was delicious, everything was good but our most fav was the sizzling veggie. The sauce the veggies were tossed in hit all the right spots. Roti prata was crispy & caught me by surprise - I've only had chewy, soft ones. The dipping sauce was yummyyy!!! We found the green curry to be a bit underwhelming, it was too mild and didn't go well with the coconut rice. The other item we got was Pad See Ew which was fantastic and flavourful. Overall I'd definitely be back to try other offerings from their huge vegetarian menu but have to be mindful of their wait time! read more

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Roti 4/5 - this was good and the curry was flavorful. It was just really pricey for the amount that you get. There's a lot of curry left over Chow kweh teow 3/5 - this was disappointing. Nothing special about it and flavor was okay. I wish there was more protein Nasi lemak 3/5 - I didn't like this one as much either. The flavor was different than what I was expecting and underwhelming. We got seated right away and most tables were filled. But I don't think I'll come back here. Very pricey for what you get and the food isn't anything special read more

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Located in Milpitas, parking is plentiful and easy to find. Noise level is average. There's a lot of seating both inside and outside. Staff was very attentive and kind. Even though our entire party wasn't present they let us get seated. Food is absolutely delicious. I loved the laksa even though my spice tolerance is non existent. The beef rendang was so yummy too. It was really tender and full of flavor. Overall, Banana Leaf has some amazing Malaysian and Thai food. Service is also very good. However, they do get quite busy during peak hours. read more

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