Vibes: Lovely themed Singaporean stand with decorations and a couple of tables out front Menu: Vast, especially for a food stand Value for price: 4/5 (smallish servings, but more reasonable prices than many of the other vendors) Service: 5/5 (friendly, will answer questions, food took as long as they estimated- 15min) Parking: Farmers Market validated for 2hr This is a great place if you're in the LA Original Farmer's Market and looking for colorful tables to sit at, a yummy Thai tea, or decently affordable prices. There are tons of options, many are variations of Mee Goreng (noodles) or Nasi Goreng (rice). We tried the Indo Style: Mee Goreng with an egg/cucumbers and 2 satay skewers. The chicken and noodles were both a bit dry but delicious flavors, the peanut dipping sauce was to die for. We also had a Thai iced tea which was refreshing and not too sweet, just came with tons of ice. Kept great as leftovers too. read more

Don't be fooled you all, this is NOT Singaporean food! Satay - dryer and harder than my dog's jerky. Don't order it. And who serves satay with rice? Mee Goreng - tasteless, and what are the big chunks of potatoes doing inside? Rojak - not with spinach and raw bean sprouts! OMG what are you trying to do to my country food? Damage our reputation? Rendang - this was the only dish that was passable. Don't go there if you can help it. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Satay, rojak, and mee goreng - stay away from all 3! - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not the best, but reliably above average. I've been coming here for years, and while it's not my first choice for Singaporean, Malay, or Indonesian, it beats driving far away for better food in LA traffic. The food isn't bad. It's just slightly above average, and will do the trick if you're jonesing for Southeast Asian cuisine. I usually don't stray far from the usual order of gado-gado and roti paratha. I don't like the chicken satay at all. The chendol is probably the closest thing they have to home, so that is always a staple. It'll do the job, but there's definitely better places in LA. read more

Was on a date and walking around The Grove when we happened upon this place. I'd actually been wanting to try it for a while, so we decided to stop in and split something. The cashier recommended the Mee Goreng (I think?)/Chicken Satay, so that's what we got. The Mee Goreng was decent, but didn't quite wow me. The noodles were cooked well, but the sauce didn't completely hit the spot flavor-wise. Noodles were also a little less al dente than I prefer, but still held up nicely. It was enjoyable, just not particularly memorable. One thing I'd note is that the mild spice level is very mild. I played it safe and ordered mild, but there was essentially no heat at all. I'd definitely order medium or spicy if I come back to try the other items. The Chicken Satay was solid. The chicken was tender and flavorful, but nothing that really stood out compared to other versions I've had. Good, just not spectacular. Overall, I'd give the meal about a 7/10. The flavors were enjoyable and I'd be interested in coming back to try some of the other dishes, especially with a higher spice level. This felt more like a casual lunch spot than a destination meal. I would consider getting something from here to share if you're with people who want to share things from multiple restaurants at the farmers market. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Vegetable Curry at Singapore's Banana Leaf was delicious. The curry was flavorful with a nice balance of spices and vegetables. It came with rice and a cucumber garnish. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Vegetable Curry - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to the Farmer's Market and had a meal here. Last time I was here, they only accepted cash so I was not able to try it. This time, they were already accepting credit cards with additional 99-cent fee. It was very disappointing. Food was lacking flavor. Beef rendang and Indo style fell short. Indo style had egg on side, 2 sticks of chicken satay, and either mee goreng or nasi goreng. The chicken satay was dry and tough. The peanut sauce that went with the satay was also not flavorful. We also found hair in the nasi goreng. We went here in ~2:30PM and there were not a lot of people anymore. But during lunch, this place gets very busy. Overall, the experience does not match the hype. Very disappointing. read more

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Always love visiting the farmers market. Came to visit after reading about it on a blog. Staff is friendly and helpful, dishes are well priced. The space is crowded at lunch time but has that south east Asian market stall street food dining experience vibe. The gado gado was nice and warm like it prefer though the sauce would be stronger. The dipping sauce for the banana leave wrapped fish was delicious. The meat in the curry was a little dry. All in all a decent place for SE asian food craving when at the market. read more

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A very sad oversight on my part...SBL is easily 5 stars and my sincere apologies for leaving it as a 4 for so long. My bad. :( Anyway, the food here is amazing! Mee Goreng noodles with chicken is wonderful. Must get the Roti Paratha (flaky, layered flatbread) with a slightly spicy peanut dipping sauce) which is indescribably fantastic. Owner is pleasant, kind and really cares that every customer is served a memorable meal. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Mee Goreng with Chicken and Roti Paratha (bread) - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The chicken satay and chicken curry were absolutely delicious tender, rich, and full of flavor. I was a little let down by the nasi goreng, since it didn't quite taste like what I had back in Singapore. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly, and I love that it's located among so many other food spots. read more

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A rare find since I don't see Singaporean food much. The goreng was just ok and the laksa was a little bland. The flavors were good though.

That was the worst laksa noodle soup I've ever had in my life. Maybe just the worst soup ever. It had zero flavor and just tasted of grease from the oil. I even tried adding a whole packet of soy sauce and dowsed it with chilli sauce to no avail. Do not order this. Save your money. Mee goreng with chicken satay was a little better but not by much. Zero authenticity and pricey, greasy soup. read more

Son was craving the Singaporean Noodle Curry, so we ventured out on Black Friday weekend. It was super busy and people were not observant that there's a line to order. Some woman interrupted my ordering process, but the man taking my order switched to her. When he was done with her, I asked if she was already in line before me? He said he didn't know, apologized and gave me a free water bottle. Maybe he thought we were together in all the busy-ness. That was nice, service is always nice, and I'm glad they now accept cards, but offer a discount for cash. As much as I like that there's a Singaporean cuisine at the Farmers Market, I do think they need to add a bit of salt and seasoning. I had also ordered ours as medium spicy, but it was not spicy at all. I do like this place a lot, but there's room for improvement. read more

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I'd never had Singaporean food before, so I don't know how authentic this is or isn't, but it was delicious! My daughter and I loved it. It's at the historic Original Farmers Market on Fairfax, so there's lots to choose from and this did not disappoint! Our dish had nicely flavorful noodles, chicken, potatoes, cucumber, tomato, peanut sauce... I'm ready to try another dish asap as I'm confident it's all good! read more

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Food is not very authentic. Beef rendeng: felt the beef was old like 2 says old. Very dry and not tasty. Thai style nasi goreng: rice was bland not flavorful. Chicken skewers extremely dry. I wanted to love this place but unfortunately didnt meet expectation for the price. Service is pleasant, ambiance in a food hall, very relaxed. read more

I'm not sure if it was an off day or what, but the food here was not that amazing. We got the beef rendang and we're sorely disappointed. First, the sign says it isn't fast food, so we waited around 20 minutes. The food looked good, but the beef was not tender at all. The sauce was flavorless. The saddest part of the dish was that the pickled vegetables was the star. Not even the rice. I'd skip. read more

This place is straight up KILLER. I don't know how to spell the food. All I can tell you is the noodle dishes, the rice dishes, the curry dishes, they're spectacular. I spoke to the owner and this place is a family owned business with family recipes and you just can't go wrong. Excellent service with a smile too I might add. I would recommend this place to everybody. If you're at the Grove farmers market, you have to try this. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Singapore' banana leaf favorites. - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Guys, put some tuna in the tuna sambal! Great place to eat, but c'mon! I've been dining here for years and the tuna is pretty much going away. read more

I saw reviews hyping this place up so I was excited to try. If you KNOW what good Singaporean/Indonesian/Malaysian food tastes like, this sadly is not going to taste authentic. Chicken Satay: 2/5. The authentic satay is supposed to be charred and the peanut sauce would taste a lot like peanuts. This satay is juicy (which maybe some people would like?) and not very charred at all. The peanut sauce was honestly bland and did not taste like peanuts very much, likely because it was a little watery. Skimpy on the cucumbers and 1 single tomato slice as well. Rice was standard. Laksa: 1/5. Sorry, this one was just straight up bland. There are many versions of laksa, and this one is SUPPOSED to taste very coconut-y but is not. Noodles were undercooked as well. We all agreed that the best part about this dish was the keropok (rice crackers/chips) on the side. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Satay Chicken, Laksa Soup - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We've had the Nasi Goreng from here a couple of times. A very solid portion for the price. It's made to order, so be prepared to wait for your food after ordering. It does take some time, but the food comes out fresh and hot every single time. You have to eat the food immediately otherwise the rice will steam and it won't be crispy anymore. Very solid affordable eat inside the Farmer's Market/The Grove. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Nasi Goreng - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Careful if you have high blood pressure, the curry was "the" saltiest sauce that our group has ever had there's not enough rice or noodles to come close to using the sauce, completely ruined the meal. I think they are the biggest purveyor sea salt I'll leave you parched and begging for water. Even the meats that's been marinated and used in their Mee Gorang and Nasi Gorang was overwhelming. Other than couple small pieces of meat, they added more potatoes - otherwise it would only be soupy. Shared with counter person, who responded wide eyed silence. read more

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I was initially really excited to find laksa in LA especially from this very authentic-looking stand, but unfortunately this was not the place to be. Maybe I should've known seeing how no one else had gotten it, but despite the smell it was very watered down, more vegetables than soup, and overall was underwhelming. I tried putting in some spice but it was irredeemable. I felt mislead and disappointed I would not come back but I didn't want to give any less stars on the off chance there other dishes are better read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Laksa Soup - MID - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food looked great, but was a little unremarkable. It actually needed some salt and I don't like mix salt usually. The tofu curry was a good mix of spices, but lacked that salt to make it pop. The rice was good and perfectly cooked. The portions are a little small for the price for takeaway. The outside eating area was cute and comfortable and the big bowls served for eating there may be a little larger than takeout. read more

Came here with my girl and the service was above and beyond in my opinion. I'm assuming we spoke to an owner, he answered all of our questions and gave great recommendations. We got our food "to go" in case we couldn't finish it. The food was really good, we could not in fact finish it. There's many places to sit and eat, we ate at a bar nearby playing the Dodger game. I'd recommend checking this place out if you're in the area, thank you to those that took care of our food and service! read more

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Everyone has a favorite spot at The Original Farmers Market. However, Singapore Banana Leaf is generally consensus favorite amongst regulars. Most people can agree this good spot to get food at The Original Farmers Market. My family is Asian. They generally like Asian food (Which I also like). It can be tough deciding on where to eat because their taste buds are different than mine. They always want to eat Asian food where I like a bit of variety being the spice of life and all What we ordered: -Mee Goreng -Roti Paratha -Chicken Rendang -Satay Beef -Mango Juice The Mee Goreng was pretty good, but didn't wow us. We felt the noodles were a bit wet tasting. The Roti Paratha was great. This dish was the clear winner. The Chicken Rendang was alright. It was a bit dry. It was only dish that had leftovers. The Satay Beef was pretty good. It went pretty quick. The Mango juice was pretty sweet and we liked it. It's not something I'd drink everyday, but a once a time kind of order. The clear winner was the Roti Paratha. I'd definitely order some other things off the menu, but I wouldn't say this is the go-to spot at Farmers Market. There are definitely better choices out there. read more

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It's a food stall at the farmer's market and so there's parking and plenty of seating around. We ordered the laksa curry and the nasi goreng with skewers. The laksa curry tasted good with the shrimp chips and the nasi goreng with skewers was very flavorful. read more

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It's a popular stall inside the historic Farmers Market. This spot has been a fixture there for many years, serving authentic-tasting dishes in a casual food court-style setup. It's known for flavorful Singaporean and Malay-Indonesian cuisine. Tried few of the popular items, Nasi Goreng (fried rice) with chicken, beef satay, and Mee Goreng (stir-fried noodles) Indo-style (adds chicken satay and fried egg). It's one of the good options at the market in my opinion especially for Asian food. Should praise the quality and homemade feel for a good value. However the Nasi Goreng felt light on salt that almost made it bland in taste and the peanut sauce for the satay felt a bit too salty. Could be a bit of a wait even without lines due to fresh prep. Appreciated the complimentary Thai iced tea which is a new menu item. Located in the quieter back/south side. Prices are reasonable (entrees often $15-$20), with options for dine-in at shared tables in the market. Will recommend if you like spicy, aromatic Southeast Asian eats! read more

Came here on a Saturday around noon. There wasn't a long line when we got there but seems like a longer line can form as people walk by. There's a sign saying that they are not fast food and to not expect the food to be ready quickly, which I think was accurate as we waited around 15 minutes for our order (not that we minded). The stall is small and has a few tables in front of it, some with beautiful real orchids. My partner decided to get the indo style mee goreng and I got the beef rendang. We both got Thai teas to drink. When the food came out it looked so delicious! They were generous portions. The beef rendang had the right flavors but the curry sauce tasted a bit watered down compared to what I've had before at other restaurants. I had to use some of my boyfriend's sate peanut sauce (which was sooooooo good and savory) that came with his dish. The rice was cooked well and I liked the refreshing fresh veggie side too. I thought the mee indo style was a little more savory than the rice and curry sauce but still could have used some more flavor. The Thai teas also tasted a bit watered down and the ice melted quickly so we didn't finish them. I honestly would be willing to try some of their other menu items because of how good the sate sauce was. It's hard to go wrong with chicken sate so I would definitely get this again and then try something else. I think this restaurant is good at introducing this cuisine to people who haven't tried southeast Asian food (probably a decent amount and a lot of people are at the original farmers market!). I personally would prefer other spots but would get items again if I'm around that area more often. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Thai teas, Beef Rendang, Mee Indo Style - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's a food court style Singaporean style place located inside the farmer market, and good for quick grab and go style. They mainly serve fusion style food, and not the most authentic taste. I'd say this place could get packed from time to time, especially during rush hours. read more

This is my go to spot at the Grove. I always get the Indo style mee goreng that comes with chicken satay skewers. They make their food to order so it's usually at least a 10 minute wait. They're always nice. If you order juice from their fountain, you can get free refills. It's cash only and don't forget to validate! read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Indo style mee goreng - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow. As a fellow Indonesian, this place is embarrassing. This is my second visit, and I ordered the rendang. The meat was tough and flavorless. The rice... wow. It was somehow hard and mushy at the same time. Good Lord. read more

Good little find! The small front is found within the traders village market. I was craving noodles so I had to go with the mee indo style and my girl tried their beef rendang. The wait for the plates to come out was about 15 minutes which wasn't too bad considering they cook it to order. Ordering was very easy and the workers were very helpful with offering their opinions of the plates. We sat in front of the store front at one of their 3 tables places in front. Once our food was out it smelled and looked delicious. Everything was hot and very tasteful. I loved the peanut butter sauce the mee indo style plate came with it really helped give everything else flavor. I wish the noodles were more flavorful but overall a great value of food for the price. The beef rendang came with good big chunks of meat. Slightly on the dry side but paired well with the savory sauce!! The Thai teas were a little watery but very good as well. Not sure if we'd return here specifically but it's a very good value for a quick bite of Singapore. Great spot!! read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Thai tea Mee Indo Style Beef Rendang - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I wanted to like this place sooo bad. But I guess there's a reason I've lived in the area 10years and never ate here. It was difficult to order the young women seemed confused. I received my curry and it was -let's just say -not work $20!!! Closer to $8-$10 street food. It's called vegetable curry but did not have any vegetables only potato. I think they gave me the wrong curry anyway that was my last visit. read more

You can find SINGAPORE'S BANANA LEAF in one of the food stalls in The Original Farmer's Market. The market has its own parking lot which can be validated. There was no line to order (only one other person in front of me) and there was a short wait to get our food while they made it. It was worth the wait. Our VEGETARIAN NASI GORENG was hot and provided so much tummy comfort. As with all the stalls at the market, seating is outdoors under a canopy. The guy who took my order was very hospitable. I look forward to coming back here again. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Since this is my mom and sister's go-to for food at The Grove's Farmer Market, the expectations of trying this place for the first time were rather high. However, Singapore's Banana Leaf didn't disappoint! This was my first time trying Singaporean food, but it was really good. We got the Curry Puff, the Nasi Indo Style, the Mee Indo Style, and Mango Refresher. The mango refresher lived up to its name and quenched my thirst very quickly. I also love a good meat and noodle/fried rice with egg on top combo. It was so tasty! Both the satay chicken and satay beef were moist and had just the right amount of flavor. My personal favorite was the chicken, but recommend the beef if you want more of the signature curry seasoning/flavor. Service was good, and nothing beats eating outside surrounded by other food stalls and good vibes all around. Highly recommend! read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Nasi Indo Style - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I came here 2 years ago in 2023 and the roti paratha from this place is STILL on my mind. During my last trip a few months ago I went back and it hit the exact same way. I live on the East coast and it's safe to say I'd travel all the way back just to eat here again. read more

Had lunch here recently when we were at the Grove for an event. They seem quite popular as we had to wait a bit but not everything we ordered were good. The roti canai and curry were really good but the fried rice was meh. Overall, it's a 3 star joint. Good enough if you're really hungry and in the area but certainly, there are plenty of other places in LA that serve similar cuisine that are much better. read more

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Love this establishment. The nicest workers took care of me and my friend on a Monday night - including a kind, old man who was helping us order while it was SO cold outside. We're so thankful for the service here!! We absolutely loved the roti - please try! read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Mee Goreng, Chicken Rendang, Roti Paratha - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Every time I eat here I'm disappointed, so I don't know why I keep coming except for my blind hope that the food will get better and I won't have to drive to the San Gabriel Valley for decent Malaysian/Singaporean food any longer. My most recent meal consisted of chicken "rendang" and "Thai" tea. Those quotation marks are necessary because neither of these tasted anything like their namesakes. The "rendang" wasn't bad but just didn't taste at all like rendang. And the tea was like a standard milk tea, with none of the flavors unique to a Thai iced tea. I was careful not to order the fish because the last time I did, it was so tough I could barely cut it. You can do so much better. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Fake chicken rendang along with a fake Thai iced tea. - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Among the many carb heavy (meat galore) eateries at the Farmers Market, this place is a nice change from red meat and/or heavy dough.... we're very familiar with dishes from Singapore and Indonesia and it's definitely a blend and different from all the Indonesian dishes I enjoyed in my home country (the Netherlands). We had Mee Goreng which was a bit soft but our request to spice it up was well received and followed up on, Chicken Rendang which was nice, no complaints and the fish dish of which I forgot the name... the best part of our order. In regard to drinks, I ordered mango juice which was super sweet and nowhere near the mango juice you're getting in South East Asia. Big bummer. Service was nice and cordial while the setup is what you'd expect at a farmers' market: basic tables and chairs and it all works fine. Oh yes, CASH ONLY so be prepared as our order was a tad over $50.00 and I typically do not carry that much in my wallet. read more

Singapore's Banana Leaf - Singaporean Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came back to Singapore's Banana Leaf after about a year of initially trying it. It was always in the back of my mind because the food was absolutely incredible. I really love the dishes here, and you will too if you are a fan of flavorful and spicy food. The dishes I love include the gado gado, curried noodles, and curry puffs. They also have this really refreshing mango drink that is so amazing. My friends also really loved the food! read more

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