Food are delicious and I feel the same kind of taste when I travel to Singapore to taste those same dishes. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Pineapple Fried Rice (Prawns) - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Banana Left is Resturant located in Milpitas,CA. Resturant has lots of delicious food items to order on menu. I it's been years since I've been to this resturant. Most recent in 2019 for my daughter's birthday as I had made table reservations to dine outside seating area to enjoy the nice August weather. They do have outdoor patio heaters for later in the night time if those whom choose to eat outside. It's been years I had not revisited Resturant or had ordered anything for take out to go for quite sometime.-Christina ( updated on 6/3/2025) read more

Beware, this place charges an 18% service charge for parties of 4 or more. Like seriously? 4? I wouldn't have even tipped 18% the server completely forgot one dish we ordered. I probably will never return. read more

Very bad quality food. Too oily. Had a severe stomach issue after eating here. Everything that we ordered was double deep fried. We ordered vegetarian dishes. read more

Haven't been here in years! So happy that they are still around. Still did not disappoint, food was great! Prompt service. Clean and hip environment. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Not sure why this place is crowded or has positive reviews. All dishes were laden with chunks of tomatoes like quite literally take a beef steak tomato quarter it and you will find the entire tomato in soup and fried rice. There was a lack of veggies in all dishes including veg soup. The only good thing was the sizzling chicken dish. All the quantities were small despite the high price. There are better Thai places in the area will be skipping this one read more

Wide variety of dishes for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The dishes I tried over my two visits were both delicious. Although one time they messed up my order. It can be a bit loud. read more

We ordered take out (Roti, Pad Thai, Malaysian Iced Tea and chicken satay. We called the restaurant and she said it would be ready 20-25 minutes. When we arrived, the food was ready. The restaurant itself was pretty packed for the late lunch crowd. We were excited to eat the food when we got home. The smell of the food permeated my car on the drive home. The Pad Thai was medium spicy, but delicious. The chicken satay was very good too, especially the sauce that accompanied them. read more

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Pleasantly surprised with the quality and taste of my meal at Banana Leaf. Super authentic and great service.

Excellent pan Asian menu! Decent wine and beer list. Vegan accommodations are possible

Short Story: A fantastic place for Singaporian fusion food! Long Story: I've been coming here for a few years now and each time the in-store dining has been perfect! This place gets busy often so be sure to make a reservation or come early. We had the Singaporian chili chicken, Hainan chicken, pad thai, prawns, curries, and more! The in store dining portions are good to generous for the price. The staff is always friendly but sometimes a bit slow due to the number of customers. The dining area can feel a bit squished as there's lots of people and tables. The only small compliant I have is that the take out portions seem smaller than in store dining for the same price. So be aware! Verdict: I'm going back for seconds! read more

Hadn't been here in over two years and forgot how good it was. They have an extensive vegetarian menu, from which we sampled their Green Papaya & Mango Salad ($16.50, not really my kinda dish but the fruit was fresh), Fresh Hand Roll ($12.50, nice and light with the rice paper), Red Curry Vegetables ($17, excellent flavor and the curry was on the heartier side which I enjoyed), Veggie Mee Goreng ($17.50, also great with the thick wheat noodles), Singaporean Black Pepper Eggplant ($17.50, really nice vegetable dish), and Veggie Pineapple Fried Rice ($18, the one dish that was just okay although it was served inside a pineapple which was nice presentation). Usually I find appetizers to be a bit more inventive and flavorful, but here I'd easily go for all the entrees. For dessert, we had the Deep-Fried Mango Ice Cream ($16.50, it's a lot but still good with the taro balancing out the ice cream) and the Pandan Leaf Pana Cotta ($11, excellent and not oversweet). There was a slight hiccup in service as we had to ask for a dessert menu and for extra silverware a couple times before getting it, but the food did come out quickly. Every time we've come in, the place has a nice buzz and atmosphere to it. We've gotten takeout a couple times since dining in and even having to be reheated the food is still great. read more

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The Roti Murtabak was extremely expensive for what it was. It was a small portion and dry, bland, and soggy. The Ying Yong Noodle was also disappointing. The portion size is small overall, but the worst part was the skimpy protein. 3 tiny shrimp, HALF a piece of squid, and 2 slices of chicken. The gravy sauce also separated within 10 minutes. It turned watery while clumps of gooey starch sunk to the bottom. All around bland food. read more

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Great food, service and kindness. I took a friend that had never been and she love it too.

Our visit was a few weeks ago while on a business trip. The service was amazing even though the place was packed. This was a dinner visit. The waiter was attentive without being meddling. His recommendation of rice style to the Malay Sizzling Chicken (turmeric rice) just made the meal. The whole experience was just amazing that we thanked management for the skills of the waiter and staff. read more

Still great after almost 20 years coming here Best Rendang beef in South Bay Authentic belachan Kang Kung And never disappointing Roti Prata especially the sauce. Put it on rice is great too It gets busy at lunch time. So come early. Price is fair and quantity is perfect You can easily have an appetizer and a main. read more

Busy as ever on holidays, make sure you make a reservation first before you come. It's either that or come early and try to beat the crowd. After 11:50, expect to wait 40 mins for the next round of seating. For smaller parties, we were lucky to grab the last 2 open seats at the bar. But small parties open seats are also very limited. They got rid of the printed menu post COVID, so come with your phone for the menu QR code. The quality of food is the same, good roti, not oily with the curry sauce. The satay is consistent, chicken meat is not overcooked, tasted soft and sweet. Beef could be a bit on the big side. I usually like their pad Thai because it's very saucy with dense flavors. They have everything on it including chicken , shrimp, pork, calamari, egg and tofu, so you don't need to pick a protein. But even though they don't have a pepper sign on the menu, their sauce is spicy with a kick. Make sure you asked for mild if you can't stand it. Even with mild it's still spicy for me. Overall Banana Leaf does not disappoint, good quality of food and courteous service. read more

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I have been a repeats customer for 20 years. The quality of food and the service never disappoints !!! a true Bay Area gem

Have been coming here consistently (usually for office lunch). Its a very popular spot and lunch/dinner time, it is quite packed. Service, expectedly, is a tad bit slow in those times, and there might be wait times. But they have tables indoors and outdoors, so wait time isn't that long. Coming to the food: they have some amazing dishes & a lot of vegetarian options as well. However, although some dishes are consistently great, but few times that I have been here recently, i felt that were a miss. Also, from price-point of view, they are on the higher end. Fresh Spring Rolls: decent Roti Parata: decent Basil Rice: got vegeterian & chicken version of the same and they both tasted so different! the chicken one was to be frank, very bland. Malay Sizzling Chicken: good Black pepper shrimp: Great (but the quantity is less) Fresh Pandan Leaf Panna Cotta with coconut milk: Delicious Lychee Martini & Pina Colada: tasty (but alcohol content seemed WAYYY less) read more

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Always great place for any occasions with delicious food and nice people. You will never regret-!!

Oh my gosh! Make the drive to Milpitas for this restaurant! The food is super fresh. The Roti is so delicious. You will not want to share it. The dipping sauce is also excellent. The chicken skewers are super flavorful and juicy along with the peanut dipping sauce. You cant go wrong. Also worthy of ordering is their fried spring rolls and veggie grilled pineapple salad. Service is quick and friendly and the restaurant itself is clean and not loud. Try it. You wont be disappointed read more

I ordered the nasi lemak and unfortunately didn't like it at all. The flavor of the stew was overpowering and unbalanced, and the beef was dry and tough. The bread we got as an appetizer was very tasty though. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Nasi lemak -- wouldn't order again - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I have eaten here with customers and on a private basis. Service and food has always been great!!

Food is good but 18.5% service charge for a party of 4 and more... what a joke. On top of that the receipt expects you to leave a tip. Yeah right. Service is not nearly that good to warrant that much. Steer clear of scam restaurants like this one, read more

I went to Banana Leaf on weekday lunch, and we were seated immediately. The restaurant was not busy, but it was a little loud so I can imagine the weekends being even louder and harder to have conversations. However, the interior design was nice and could accommodate bigger parties. The service was average, no complaints. For the food, the coconut rice is a nice side dish. It is softer than normal rice and the coconut taste isn't overpowering. The Mango Chicken has a nice presentation and I recommend trying this dish. It has a nice sweet tanginess to it and is slightly spicy. If don't like spicy food, it might be hard to eat, but otherwise it isn't that spicy. Singaporean Black Pepper Beef is very tender and covered with black pepper sauce. The pepper taste is very strong, so if you like the taste of pepper, you should try this dish. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Black Pepper Beef - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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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! read more

I have tried a few menu items here now and honestly, everything was just okay. Nothing too spectacular and it's a bit on the more expensive side. There were also some ants on our table outside... + Nasi Lemak: This was pretty lackluster for me. The coconut rice wasn't too fragrant and there was a tiny banana leaf hiding underneath it. The rendang chicken was very tender and flavorful though! The sauce was pretty good. The portion was very small for the price. I don't think I would order this again. + Pad Thai: The noodles were really mushy and overcooked! This was a bummer since the sauce was good and the chicken was tender. + Indian Mee Goreng: This was delicious! I loved the seafood and the tender chicken. The saucy noodles were flavorful and the peanuts complimented everything well. A little spicy and savory. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Banana Leaf Rice - Nasi Lemak with Rendang Chicken - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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A few years ago I had a bad service experience here and vowed never to come back. But the other day, I gave it another chance, and was happy I did! We came for lunch on a Thursday around 1130am ish, and already the business lunch crowd line was forming. Beware they do get quite busy, so come early. It's nice they have expanded their seating to outdoors as well. We ordered a few dishes to share family style. All were deelish! No complaints Roti prata- slight crispy outside with a slight gummy texture to tear. Enjoyed dipping it into the curry sauce. Indian Mee Goreng- just as I remember it. Wet Noodles in a flavorful red sauce with chunks of chicken, seafood, and few tomatoes, and topped with minced peanuts. Beef rendang- Bomb! Large chunks of tender beef in a yummy coconut broth. I could just eat a whole plate of this with rice. Sooooo good! Belachan eggplant with green beans- eggplant melts in your mouth and the green beans are cooked to the perfect texture. Seafood laksa with noodles- a rich, flavorful broth with thin noodles and large pieces of shrimp. Yum! So many wonderful flavors and textures! Service was awesome- all the servers checked on us frequently and topped of our waters. Thank you! read more

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Overall decent service, they were welcoming but slightly pushy in terms of getting our order quickly. We got seated immediately at the bar and the food was given fairly on time. Mee Goreng: 5/5 Very good and flavorful, the lemon tanginess helps cut from the heavy sauce. The chicken, prawns, and calamari were cooked perfectly and the dish was cohesive Malay Sizzling Chicken: 3/5 Not enough meat for the cost. The chicken was also cooked well, but the sauce was too salty for me. Black Mango Sticky Rice: 2/5 Maybe it just isn't my flavor, but the black rice had an aftertaste similar to beans? In combination with the extremely tart mango, it almost tasted medicinal? Not my favorite. The ambiance was very large crowd oriented. It was loud, but nice. read more

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Haven't dined during dinner before, but based on my experience so far, this place is a super popular lunch spot especially during the weekdays. Food is super delicious and I keep craving this place every so often! For my recent visit, I started off with Roti Prata ($4.95), Rempah Calamari ($16.95) and Malay Ice Tea ($5.50). The Roti is super flakey and the curry sauce is packed with so much flavor that it compliments it so well. The Rempah Calamari is not the traditional fried Calamari you would get at Italian restaurants. The calamari is not deep fried. Instead, it's stir fried but still so crispy and flavorful. You will not regret! For entree, I always go for Pahd Thai ($16.95). It has everything that you can ask for - Prawns, calamari, chicken, egg, organic tofu. I have also tried other items like Roti Murtabak ($16.50), Combo Satay ($19.95), Singaporean Black Pepper Beef ($21.50), and Pahd See Ew ($17.95). All so so good but I totally recommend the black pepper beef out of all. Service is really great and recommend to give this place a try! You will not regret! read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Menu p3 - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I've coming to banana leaf for a long time. Food is still great and service was fantastic. They have outdoor seating now but other than, it it still a great restaurant for Malaysian food. read more

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Been going here since 2006, even though I have lived in south San Jose, its always been worth the trip. It has maintained its quality and service though out the years. Kids love the food apart from being able to draw on the paper table cloth liner, which is a plus to keep them busy till the food arrives. The peanut sauce that comes with the starter roti parata is very flavorful. After the roti parata is gone, I drink it like a soup. Our go to mains have been evolving over the years but we have never had anything we did not like. Currently, our go to are the Chillian Bass, its like our other favorites of black pepper chicken/beef but with a huge chunk of fish, Penang Sizzling Chicken, Pad Thai and Pad See Ew. We love the Penang Sizzling Chicken and the Basil Fried Rice. The Pad Thai and Pad See Ew are always a hit with the kids. Go there, you may have had many Thai or Malay food places but this one is unique. Again, we drive from south San Jose for it because I have never been able to find another Malay restaurant that matches them! read more

There's a reason banana leaf has been a staple in Milpitas for all these years. It's been at McCarthy for as long as I can remember and it's a shame I didn't try it sooner. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. The place is always packed on a weekday or weekend. We came around 6pm on a Friday and there were plenty of open tables inside and in the patio. By 730pm the waiting area is packed. They do take reservations on Yelp until 745pm but it's odd that they close at 8pm. I have come around 730pm on another occasion and they will rush you through your meal - which was a slight annoyance. The food comes out quickly but it's hard to get your servers attention after you order. They do charge an 18 percent service charge which seems more and more common during COVID. What we ordered: Roti pratha Red curry chicken Pad see ew Singaporean Black pepper assorted seafood Morning glory with dried shrimp paste read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

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They have reservations which is nice as they did get really busy after 6 pm. They were very accommodating for me since I don't like spicy food. I got Singaporean black pepper chicken with no heat. It was flavorful and generous. Lots of outside seating too. read more

This is a 2-star restaurant at best because of the following:- 1. Very poor portion size, abysmal quantity. 2. They add big chunks of tomatoes to reduce other veggie size. Talk about being cheap! No meaningful veggies other than tomatoes & bell peppers in a "Veggie" dish. 3. Fried rice was horribly sticky and eggy in taste. 4. Their roti was chewy, unbalanced texture. 5. The dessert, mango sticky black rice was bad. It's as if someone straight mixed steamed rice & shoved mango pieces. No sweet rice/uniformity whatsoever. 6. The only saving grace was their sizzling chicken & spicy tofu. I highly don't recommend going here. Save your $$$ elsewhere (or eat at home!!!) read more

I've been there many times. This time it was so bad. We ordered chicken satay for appetizers. It took so long.it came after we were done with dinner. Once the dinner arrived I'd asked them to cancel the satay and they refused. Bad service. The satay also tasted bad and we never finished it. Total waste of money. It costs as much as an entree. So not worth it read more

Tasty food! Plan for about 20 mins of wait time since this place is crowded. I had the Malay sizzling chicken and the roti paratha! Both were super flavorful. Not too spicy but not bland either. The ambience is busy and noisy. But not too loud. Will go again. read more

Banana Leaf Restaurant - Singaporean Near Me - Milpitas, California

My family and I have been coming here for many years. The food is great and the staff is friendly and welcoming! One of the few places my family of 3 picky eater kids can all agree on going to as they all love the food. read more

CATERING REVIEW: I've been here a few times and have always love their food. So for a recent birthday party, I decided to order catering from them. An order from their catering menu is equivalent of 4 orders from their regular menu. The food was ready at the time I specified, and they provided serving spoons. The food stayed warm and even the roti did not get soggy. Everything was DEElicious. All my guests raved about the food. I ordered 4 trays of food plus 8 roti pratas, and that was plenty for 16 people. What we ordered: + Rendang beef - this is similar to beef stew with Malaysian flavors. The beef was tender and easily pulled apart by fork. It was a bit greasy, but very yummy. + Mango chicken - this was tender chicken sliced with lots of mango and bell peppers in a tomato sauce. It kinda had a sweet & sour vibe. It was served on a tray over 6 mango shells. + Pad See Ew (veggie version) - this was flat noodles with basil, onion, and bean sprouts. Very flavorful. + Pineapple fried rice (veggie version) - this is fried rice with Malaysian spices, veggies, raisins, and cashews. It's so good, I could make a meal out of this alone. + Roti with curry sauce - because it was brought home, it obviously didn't have the crispiness when just made, but it was still really, really good. It still had that stretchy texture and wasn't soggy or oily at all. The curry sauce was so yummy. This was a huge hit, and everyone left with a full and happy tummy. read more

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Terrible service. Very arrogant Asian man at check in is so rude to deal with. They get busy so they're arrogant about it and treat people like crap. read more