Reviews Banana Leaf

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Tinapie
+4
Date of visit: February 2020

My family loves eating at Banana Leaf. Their food never fail us. I love the stir fried clams and Thai green curry chicken. Spiciness level is tolerable. We always end up ordering another serving of Thai style fried rice which takes a bit to cook but it's fine with us. For desserts, I like the sago pudding in pandan leaf.
4 months ago
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Jason Dela Cruz
+5
I like this brand since it offers a wide array of asian food. If you're sick of the usual steak and other English food, then go for this restaurant.
9 months ago
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Susan Emiliano
+5
Good food and a nice place to be with family. It feels very asian since you will be eating in a banana leaf. I love the Roti Canai and the Beef Rendang.
9 months ago
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James Tan
+5
I love the food. Place is great. I'll definitely recommend this to some of my friends.

One the best things that captured me here is the selection of food that they offer.
9 months ago
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Andrew Morgan
+5
I went here last time with my family since we got curious on why the restaurant had so many people. When we got in, we're briefed of the best sellers and we have given it a try.

I must say I got astonished on the restaurant interior and the food. For its price, I'll give it a 5/5.
9 months ago
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Joeŷzëē ĀŁiënză
+5
Always a delight to dine here at Banana Leaf. Have gone around and dine in the Malls which houses them and always order their curry leaf chicken, tom yum going, fried rice and their sticky rice with mango and coconut milk. Tried this time their lemon grass tea and it so refreshing and sweet with the honey. Will never get tired dining here 👍
Sep 21, 2019
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Helen Evangelista
+5
The food is great! I've always loved Thai and Indian food. Roti Canai is best with curry dip and one isn't enough for me 😋 I love that banana leafs are used instead of plates (less stuff to wash - I see what you did there 😉 JK!). The staff is very attentive and courteous. 👍🏻
Sep 12, 2019
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Nevi Cirujales Calisin
+4
Well this is a safe go-to place for various asian cuisines. Must-try is their tofu and pork. It's a good dining place that serves good food at a reasonable price. They always have vouchers available in metro deal if you wanna save some. But take note, if you have a meeting afterwards, just try other resto. You'll smell like kitchen here. hehe
Jul 28, 2019
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Resell
+4
For me banana leaf is one of the good restaurant because of the taste of there food like stake, the staff is very accommodating the price quietly pricey but reasonable.
Jun 26, 2019
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Radi C.
+4
Dishes:
1. Tilapia fillet with Assam samba sauce : 4/5
2. Thai green curry : 3.5
3. Roti canai w/ curry : 4/5

1. Surprisingly my favorite dish in this resto. Sauce was balanced of sweet and sour. Ordered extra rice just for the sauce.
2. Green curry was good, Thai ingredients used and came through in the dish.
3. Roti is my go to whenever I see it available in the menu.
Jun 16, 2019
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Jazmin Belle Medallon
+5
I love the food since it really tasted authentic. Would definitely recommend their pad thai and nasi goreng. Ambiance is good and people were very much happy to serve. Although am a bit dissatisfied with the amount of serving of the meals. Nonetheless, food was bravo!
May 19, 2019
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Beverly San Juan
+4
It has been a while since I last dined at Banana Leaf. Liked the food as usual. So many options, so little time! Loved the Thai Rice, spicy just as I liked it. Lemongrass with Honey drink needs a bit more sweetness for me though.
May 13, 2019
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Josh Matthew
+5
Beef rendang was really good, their vietnamese spring rolls were also excellet although it would be nice if they would serve it a little bit more golden brown crispy.

My favorite was the desert. You have to try their mango sticky rice... but this one needs more coconut cream. Can't get enough of it.
Apr 18, 2019
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Rose
+5
I haven’t dined in here for so long that I forgot how good their food is!

Nasi Goreng - plain old fried rice with a sunny side up egg. Can’t go wrong adding more flavor to already good rice

Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls - not the best I’ve had but it satisfied my enthusiasm for one

Wok Fried Black Curry Lamb - I didn’t expect to like this! Some might find it salty, but I think the sauce softens the strong flavor. The slices were soft and easy to separate.

Stir Fried Prawns in Singaporean Chilli Sauce - this one looked sad upon being served. Six pieces of prawns drowned in sauce. But I was in for a surprise. I loved the chili sauce! In the end, I appreciated the overflow because I used this sauce with every other viand too.

We also had a grilled squid, which was okay. The chili paste that came with it made it a bit more special.

I can’t wait to come back and try their othet dishes!

Mar 02, 2019
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Cholula Hunter
+4
We ordered Sweet crispy Kangkong , Phad thai , Vietnamese rice and Spicy squid .. I love their crispy kang kong I could eat the whole thing ... There food here is great if you like spicy food!!! Just make sure you tell your server to lessen the MSG .. and there Roti is a must try too :)
Dec 28, 2018
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Nuj De Castro
+4
You’ll definitely experience using Banana Leaf as your plate! It was not a new thing to me because I have tried to eat using banana leaf when we had some time to eat in the province. I have tried their chicken hainanese set meal, spicy kangkong, baby back ribs and Vietnamese prawn ball with cheese. The set meal comes with salted rice, soup and some seasonings for the chicken. I like the roasted baby back ribs!
Dec 16, 2018
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KrenKrenAnn
+5
One must wonder why Banana Leaf has a long queue outside their restaurants most of the time. Having visited this branch twice, now I can answer why. Banana Leaf serves asian food that caters to the the Filipino taste buds. We also love their Thai Tea Tarik. We had 5 glasses all in all. And it was just the 2 of us. Hehehe. This place is something I would always love to go back to.
Nov 09, 2018
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Smica
+4
I’ve been here a few times already. They served southeast asian foods which is so rich of spices and it really good. The service is standard, sometimes when is crowded we must to keep follow up our order. The ambiance is good also.
Oct 27, 2018
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Jonylle Pineda
+4
Had dinner here with my gfs who I haven't been with for a long time! As the dedicated foodie of the group (as always), I was pretty tense about choosing this as our first destination for the mains (bcus the second one is a dessert parlor).

Upon entering the restaurant and them giving us seats by the couch area (upon reservation), I was thrilled and overwhelmed at the same time bcus of the ambiance which is almost fine dining (I didn't expect that), and their elegant interiors! Also, the staff are very attentive.

For 6pax, I've ordered a Half Hainanese Chicken, Red Thai Curry with Pineapples, Spicy Chicken Curry with Potatoes, Mee Goreng, and 6 bowls of rice. I loooove all of their dishes, especially the original yellow curry! And I also liked the idea that we have to eat on an actual banana leaf instead of a plate. The servings are small though, but at least their food is good!

I would definitely come back to try out their other dishes.
Oct 22, 2018
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Mariane Azupardo Biason
+4
Back again at one of our fave resto but was so surprised with their serving sizes! I remember ordering oat prawns before and you’ll be satisfied with the big sizes of the prawn but now, at 488 for 5 small pieces, no value for money. Taste is good but appears overpriced. Will still go back only if i am really craving...
Oct 21, 2018
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Jerome Divina
+5
One of the best if not the best Asian Restaurant I dined. There's no food in their menu that you go wrong with. I had Chicken Satay and Phad Thai Banana Leaf Style matched with Pandan Iced Tea. Sooooo Good flavor wise. The dining staff as well as the officers are very accommodating and professional. I entered this restaurant hungry and curious and I left smiling and satisfied. ☺☺
Aug 23, 2017
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Patrick Unson
+4.5
Roti Canai convinced us to go here because we enjoyed having some at the Estancia Mall-Capital Commons branch. We prefer Curry Sauce over Condensed Milk, so no hard feelings. :) We also missed the Deep Fried King Fish with Mango Thai Style so we got one too. Let's just say the quality for everything was spot-on consistent between branches. They have service charge but it seems justified by our last few visits. My only suggestion is for the servers at this branch to try smiling. Service speed is already okay.
Aug 12, 2017
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Greggy Felipe
+3.5
They served our appetizers last. Lol.
At the other table they served the dessert first. What the hell.
But enjoyed the food nonetheless.....
Jul 30, 2017
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Michael Thomas Mamuric
+4
Everything was delicious; we had the ribs, Chicken Rendang, Nasi Goreng, Nasi Lemak, Crispy Kangkong, Fresh Spring Rolls, and Chicken Satay. During peak hours, however, service can be slow. They sell vouchers from MetroDeal (as of the time of writing), so use that to your advantage to save some money ;)
Jul 21, 2017
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EJ Javier
+4.5
Delicious Filipino cuisine. Literally you will eat on banana leaf but can request for a plate. Foods are good to share from 2-3 persons. If you are more than 3, i recommend 3 viands and 2 platter of rice just like what we did. Vietnamese rice and fried rice with salted fish and chicken are already heavy for your tummy. Metrodeal has vouchers for your savings. 😉
Jul 16, 2017
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Aussieflavour
+4.5
Always a pleasure to review banana leaf as I'm usually guaranteed a great meal. I ordered
Malay chicken curry, pombera salad, Vietnamese coffee, vegetable samosas and two standard serves of rice.

First time for malay curry and was delicious especially combined with the samosas.
The salad was good a little on the bitter side though still enjoyable.
Finished off with the Vietnamese coffee, a personal favourite of mine. Great ambiance and evening
Jul 16, 2017
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Jes
+4.5
A nice place you can go whenever you crave for asian foodie! Friendly and accommodating staffs they had. Nice variety of foodie and they had a awesome and cool way to eat their foodie on banana leaf, literal! Great experience! Affordable price of foodie!
Jun 27, 2017
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Terrence Del Rosario
+4.5
One of the best restaurants in Metro Manila in terms of flavorful food. Such a colorful array of southeast asian food that will leave you satisfied and wanting to come back. Definitely give the place a try if you have the chance.

The Prawn dishes are delicious especially the malayan coconut curry one.
Jun 10, 2017
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Rose Ann Cuadra
+4
Authentic Asian Cuisine 😋
The best Curry with a twist 😋
We tried roti canai supreme sardines 😍😋
And their iced tea tarik is tastier than Thai iced tea 🍶
May 24, 2017
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ChiliSauceBoss
+5
Food is top notch, but service was out of this world. I wasn't feeling well during dinner and can't walk to mercury drug to buy meds. I asked a staff if they had medicine, she bought me paracetamol for relief. I really appreciated the assistance on their end.
Apr 25, 2017
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Corinne G
+4
Do try the satay sticks and chicken pandan. While not exceptional, they tasted great for the price. The serving size is decent. Did not enjoy the tilapia very much. I love crispy tilapia but this came with a strange tasting sauce all over it.
Apr 04, 2017
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Mary Stephanie Carranza
+4
Probably my thai-cusiine go to restaurant. I've been here countless times and my thai cravings are always satisfied. Be it the Tom yam kung seafood soup or the Pad Thai, I feel I get my money's worth. We had also ordered there Thumbs up for me!
Apr 01, 2017
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Léé Rébóllós
+4
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📚 was initially torn between clams and mussels, both offered with the singaporean chili sauce. in the end decided to go with the clams since restos seldom have those.
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📚 when the dish was served, the waiter was correct that clam meats are smaller than mussel meats. nevertheless, i enjoyed the dish very much with its gingery taste & mild spiciness as i have requested.
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📚 dish would be best paired with plain rice (my second cup), instead of mixed rice (had hainanese rice for my first cup), so as not to taint the dish's flavorful taste. also, servin' is already good for two, assumin' you are orderin' another dish or two.
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stir-fried clams in singaporean chili sauce
php 328.00
banana leaf curry house, greenbelt 3, makati city
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FOOD
appearance: 7.50
authenticity: 8.00
taste: 8.00
value for money: 7.50
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OVERALL
ambiance: 7.50
services: 7.00
cleanliness: 7.00
food quality: 7.50
value for money: 8.00
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Mar 25, 2017
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Feast Club
+3.5
"A Banana Leaf Love Story"

They say when you love someone (or something), you love through the good and the bad. This is exactly how I feel about Banana Leaf.

I fell in love with them almost 10yrs ago when I first tasted their amazing curry and roti. One bite takes me back to the streets of Singapore where I first started my love affair with this cuisine. Then come the Teh Tarik and Thai iced tea, each sip is reminiscent of my trips to Malaysia and Thailand. Their Char Kway Teow and Thai fried rice are also in every bit nostalgic. I kept on coming back to satiate my love for authentic Asian taste.

But, our relationship is like a roller coaster ride...their service is a like a 'moody' gf (sometimes they'll happily cater to your every need, sometimes they'll just flat-out ignore you as if they don't want you to be there). Their dishes are a hit and miss as well: Grilled squid is as tough as a baby teether and their 'Seafood' noodles are tasty, but you'Il probably wonder when was fake crabstick considered as a seafood? Our last experience was the worst service-wise, no one wants to talk to us or at least make eye-contact. Did I do something wrong? So with utter heartbreak, we depressingly finished our meal and walked out of there hastily...

Was I just beer-goggled at first that I didn't notice all these flaws (or tea-goggled - sorry I couldn't resist the pun lol)? I thought to myself, "I'm DONE! I'll just find some place new, a restaurant that'd return my love and loyalty..."

But in just under 2days, I am already craving that addicting roti again. Damn it! Who am I kidding? I know I'll come back eventually...Guess when you truly love something, you'll endure all the pain and just hope that MAYBE, just maybe, there's a silver lining after all...
Mar 11, 2017
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Andrea
+4.5
We ordered roti canai bread (P88) with curry sauce (P30), Malayan laksa (P288), pandan chicken (P198), prawn ball with cheese (P198), Hainanese chicken (P338), Malayan tilapia (P328), chicken Sarah (P168), crispy spring roll (P168), Phad Thai (P188), nasi gorng nenas (P188), Penang fried rice (P188), bump juice (P80) and Thai iced tea (P75). I loved everything we ordered especially the laksa, Hainanese chicken, roti canai, crispy spring roll, pandan chicken and prawn ball with cheese!
Jan 30, 2017
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Mai Campos
+4.5
All of their squid variations, whether grilled or sauteed in sauce, are all great-tasting. Surprisingly, tender at every bite. The herbs and flavors are definitely there. My favorite, which is the Nasi Goreng, is a staple dish when dining at Banana Leaf. It's one of the closest when compared to the authentic dish. Definitely a value for money Asian Restaurant.

Highly commend the staff from this branch too, all nice and accommodating despite the rush of dine in guests.
Jan 28, 2017
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Bea Hingada
+4
One of the best places for curry! We ordered Pad Thai, Tilapia with Assam Sambal Sauce, Crispy Noodles, Deep Fried Squid and Thai Green Chicken Cury. My favorite was the Cury and Pad Thai! The Pad Thai was delicious and had the right amount of spice. I also liked the squid but the sauce was really spicy so don't put too much. The sauce of the tilapia tastes like tamarind which was actually nice and something new to my palette. This is our family's go-to place for good curry!
Jan 07, 2017
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Arti Agarwal
+3.5
Went for lunch on a sunny Sunday and the place was really full, so we had to wait outside for quite some time to get a seat inside. However the food was worth the wait, but service was really poor. We ordered food while waiting outside but we had to wait really long to get it even after we got the seat, also they gave it one by one Which was really disappointing.
We ordered pad thai - thai style, it was really nice. A lil sweet and most authentic pad thai ever had. Roti garlic was nice, however the garlic used was lil too brunt to eat, but still we enjoyed it. They only dish disappointed me was fried tofu. It was really bland. It was missing salt or any ither possible spices. But for the pad thai, I would love to visit the place again. Ambience is good and food is worth the money.
Dec 30, 2016
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JV Maralit
+4.5
This was recommended by my girlfriend as a plan B. It features a combination of influences from South east asian cuisine. Their items were good for sharing so I knew that I will end up with a full stomach as we got a noodle,meat and vegetable dish.

The Mee Goreng noodles was quite an attractive noodle dish with various toppings. A hint of spice added more to the yum factor of the dish. The Thai style Pork steak looked unappealing but their sauce made the dish interesting. It's sauce wasn't too fiery hot but made the dining experience have an added fervor. The Crispy kangkong's sweet and a bit of spice plus the crunchy experience was a combination I would take any day.

I was not expecting much from this restaurant but I personally had a jolly time with satisfied appetites. Banana leaf's menu certainly amused my tastebuds and I would definitely go back to savor their other food choices.
Dec 15, 2016
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Eileen Loves Eating
+5
This used to be my go to place for dinner, too bad I no longer live in the area.Delicious southeast Asian food at reasonable prices. I have tried and love all their seafood dishes. The roti is also really good.
Dec 09, 2016
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Melvin Pioc Lacia
+4.5
Banana leaf is a relatively cheap restaurant at Greenbelt where you could get more than your money’s worth. It is a safe lunch or dinner choice as their menu comprises of South East Asian cuisines of which most are familiar to the Filipino palate. Nevertheless, the presentation or appearance of the food is not ordinary. One dish that should never be missed is the Tilapia Fillet with Malayan Cream Sauce. It looks complicated in a beautiful way. Its meat is already separated from its skeleton so you could just pick them right away. Eating Tilapia has never made easier than at Banana Leaf. It has the right amount of saltiness. Because of its strong creamy flavor, it goes very well with plain rice. The contrast provided by the plain rice gives more interesting dimension in its flavor. I once paired it with their Vietnamese fried rice but it was a bad idea because the resulting taste became confusing for me. Lastly, this restaurant definitely lives up to its name as they use banana leaf as your own plate.
Nov 07, 2016
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Jx V
+4
We (mom and i) tried out this restaurant earlier today and we're happy we did. Food is very reasonable for the serving size, very tasty and served fast. Best thai grilled squid i tasted , the spicy sauce i just divine! The servers were very attentice even if it was a very busy sunday night. This place is a must try for families wanting to try something new. Thumbs up!
Oct 02, 2016
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Serene Z
+4
Food is really tasty!!! I'm from Singapore, so I know really the good here is closest you can get for singaporean food, Malaysian, Indonesian, thai food. Really tastes the same as authentic. Service is excellent, very friendly and knows out each fish I asked about. Food is served quite fast. Prices are reasonable, value for money. Quality of food is there. Taste flavour. And they got Laksa!! It's rare to find in Philippines! Prata also. So goooood. Too bad I didn't managed to take all the pictures because my phone died on battery unfortunately..... But you must try!!! Won't regret it. There will be something on the menu that you'll like for sure!!!
Aug 27, 2016
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Gastrofreak
+3.5
Good Curry, this place has been a good go to place if youre craving for curry but its not what you would call authentic. It lacks the kick that Asian Curry provides. The curry resembles the local version not too spicy and a little sweet. The interiors are Ok but looks a little plasticy. The service needs a little work ask we had to wait for quite a while for our food to be served (30 minutes).
Jul 27, 2016
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CitraLaxmi
+4
It's good they have this restaurant so we can all try food from the neighbouring countries of Philippines.
I am myself had been to some of their branches and always had a good experience. Service is good but somehow this branch wasn't really like what I expected.
Improvement on the taste like the other branches maybe?
Jul 23, 2016
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Nikka Nidoy
+4
I love the ambiance tho it's now crowded. When we ordered a fresh buko, it takes almost 30 minutes just to serve the buko. But, O really loved the ribs!!! So tender. And also their spicy squid.
Jul 11, 2016
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Deepesh Khemka
+4
I usually go to this place to have a filling lunch. They malayan curry coupled with roti canoi supreme is my favourite You must also try their curry sauce
Jul 08, 2016
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Tinefern
+4
Pomelo salad
✔right combination of sweet and spicy veggies strips and pomelo
✔few shrimps
✖ garlic

Chicken satay 4sticks
✔ MUST TRY SWEAR!!
✔ chicken tastes really good with honey drips which make the satay sweet and flavorful
✔ dont forget to put the sauce!! It complements the sweetness of the honey

Pad thai (thai style)
✔ recommended if you like it spicy (compared to banana leaf style)
✔ with tofu egg and few shrimps
✔ flavorful and saucy

Thai iced tea (not in the photo)
✔ tastes ok. Really sweet at first sip.

Overall:
✔ affordable and yummy
✔ dishes are for sharing
✔ attentive staff
✖ no receptionist to assist customers outside
✖ really dark/dim inside
Jun 22, 2016
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Farah Alshammari
+3.5
Me and my mom wanted to eat something asian so we found this place in greenbelt makati. The food is good however the ambiance of the place seems like a spa I guess because lights were dim and dark. By the way, we went there during dinner time. And smoke is coming to the dining place from their kitchen leaving us smelly.
Jun 20, 2016
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Nickle Love
+4.5
It's been a long time since I ate at Banana Leaf. Last December, I joined mom and her dear friend for dinner at this place and was not disappointed at how great the food was. Just check out the pictures I took. I tried them all and they were fantastic! I can't decide what my favorite was.

Service needs improvement. It was dinner after Christmas and most of the servers were talking to each other. We tried to get their attention and it took a while for someone to notice we were calling them.

P.S. Love how supportive mom's friend was. He encouraged me to take photos and even coached me on how to take them. Lol.
Feb 22, 2016
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Marcky Gonzales
+4
It’s a good thing that there are restaurants offering food from our neighboring countries, so that it’s not hard to miss their food especially after coming from a trip from the said countries. Banana Leaf specializes in Southeast Asian cuisine, where one can have Malay, Thai, and Singaporean dishes under one establishment.

In a dinner I had at the restaurant, I ordered Stir-fried Mixed Vegetables with Salted Fish (Thai-style) and Deep-Fried King Fish in Nyonya Style. I paired the 2 viands with Nasi Goreng rice. The vegetable dish looked like your typical chopsuey, but had salted fish. The vegetables were crispy and not soggy, which is a plus. As for the fish, I was served tilapia (I initially wondered what king fish is) with a special sauce. The Nyonya style is characterized by Chinese ingredients mixed with distinct spices from Malaysia and Indonesia. It is usually described at aromatic, spicy, and full of herbs. I liked the crispy tilapia, and the sauce was interesting. I would have wanted it to be more flavorful (pungent, perhaps?), as what they have in Malaysia and Indonesia (maybe it was toned down to cater to the Filipino palate). The rice was just ok. I have had better-tasting nasi gorengs than what I had at Banana Leaf.

Dining at Banana Leaf is a good introduction to Southeast Asian cuisine, especially for those who want to try out what our neighbors serve before embarking on a trip to these nations.
Jan 12, 2016
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Tobas
+3.5
Been here couple of times. Always crowded here especially in the evening. Sometimes it is better to seat outside rather than inside. It seems they do not have a good ventilation or exhaust fan so you will feel as if you were in a smoking room if you dine inside during the peak hours.

You can find various East and Southeast Asian dishes here. Some of them have great taste but some are so so.

I have tried a lot of dishes from their menu but the mucles and clams are my favourites. They were still fresh and well-cooked. I also like their Thai Tea and always order it when I visited this place.
Order also might take time during busy hours.
Jan 04, 2016
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Ieatmorethanyou
+4
If you are craving for South East Asian cuisine but can't decide which specific country's delicacy you want to eat then this restaurant is the place to visit. Not only do they serve delicious and mouth watering food but the presentation is nice, and the price of their meals are quite reasonable. There were four of us who are at banana leaf and we each ordered one specialty drink. Personally I'll recommend the lemongrass juice and their Pandan juice (just ask for a glass of cold water in case you want to water down the sweetness).

As for the food, their chicken satay is a must try and so is their pad Thai (there are two kinds! Thai style and the one covered in leaves). The waiter told us their pad Thai - Thai style is the spicy version but we didn't really think it was spicy. Guess we're just used to spicy food, anyway, I'd still recommend it for sharing.
Sep 24, 2015
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Jen Alipio
+4.5
Last Friday, I was really lucky to be invited by Elaine of Zomato, to mainly discuss about the company and how it works. I started Zomato couple of months ago and I guess, based on the last post I had there was 2 months ago. Anyway, we had our lunch at Banana Leaf in Greenbelt 3. I know it wasn't my first time there pero hindi lang ako familiar in the place so I have to ask directions pa. I was also an hour late from our call time because of the terrible traffic in Las Pinas.
Sep 22, 2015
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Jen Alipio
+4.5
Verdict:

Pros:

1.) The place is really convenient if you're in Greenbelt area na. From elevator, you can see it on your right side. The store is a little small for me so it can get a little crowded on lunch time, I guess. We were there around 12pm so people were coming in to take their lunch breaks. I also love their seats. Very comfy paired with nice food. =)

2.) The appetizer was served immediately and it tasted great (forgot the name of the food). I bet it's lovelier when served hot (I took with me some of the left overs and it wasn't that good since it's cold na. My officemate said it tasted like hilaw na lumpia wrapper na. The curry sauce was good too.

3. ) I have tasted Nasi Goreng in Hawker's 101 but I loved Banana Leaf's Nasi Goreng more. It was really tasty! Kanin pa lang, ulam na! One plate can serve 2-3 person's but maybe 1-2 if you're really hungry. Pandan Chicken tasted like a normal fried chicken (without breading). It was a perfect match with their Nasi Goreng.

4.) I love that you will get to eat in Banana leaf talaga! I am not sure if it's my first time pero ang sarap lang hehe!  Service was also great, crews were really friendly. I also like their outfits/uniforms. I am not sure if they change it from time to time but when I was there, I love the details of their dress. They looks so formal and sosyal.

5.) I was surprise that their food wasn't that expensive.

Cons:

1) I wasn't really comfortble because sobrang lapit ng table to each other. I felt the next tables can hear what we were talking about and vice versa.

2.) I was so distracted with the color of the lights dun sa may counter nila. It was yellowish. I don't know if it was just me pero I don't like it. Distracting lang. Although I love the interior in total.

3.) I can't remember it clearly but the lighting was a little dull for me, parang malabo. Maybe it was intended to be like that. I wonder how their lighting is at night.

In total, I enjoyed our dine in experience here in Banana Leaf. I actually thought it was sort of refreshments shop. Hehe! Anyway, I can't wait to let Daryl taste their Nasi Goreng. I know he'll love it like I did. =)
Sep 21, 2015
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Erwin Joe
+4.5
Mee goreng here tasted really good and other asian foods here are great. this is the best fried noodle in manila. The taste is almost the same in jakarta. I dont want to get use to eat on a banana leaf. sory although thats the theme of this restaurant. i just can not
Sep 09, 2015
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Kaychelle Gaffud
+5
I love the feeling of eating on a banana leaf so the name of this restaurant gives a good impression. Their Stir Fried Prawns in Malayan Coconut Curry is to die for!!! It's full of flavor and the prawns are big. Will try their Beef Rendang when I come back.
Jul 24, 2015
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Melissa Profeta
+3.5
Barely enjoyed the food. I think my first time to eat in their Trinoma branch was the best.
Still loved the thai green curry and nasi goreng. Their thai milk tea was too sweet. Well it probably differs per brance.
Jun 27, 2015
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Kevin Roces
+4
Banana Leaf has very traditional and tasty food. I remember eating Banana Leaf before in greenhills when i was a kid and i couldn't get the taste out of my mouth. It was just so good. It was the kind of taste that stays and makes you crave for it. The service is good and the waiters and waitresses are fine. However i think the ambiance is just quite mediocre. I dont think restaurants should settle for mediocrity and i think they should make their place classier for it to match the food.
Jun 26, 2015
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Kimwan Aguilar Ogot
+4
At first I thought this place serves pinoy dish but it turns out to be Malaysian/Singaporean. We ordered a beef curry dish and a chicken fried in pandan leaf (I'm sorry I don't remember the dish name). The curry sauce tastes so good. Good value for money
Jun 13, 2015
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Stacy Danika Alcantara
+3.5
Banana Leaf isn't exactly an exciting Asian Restaurant and I've never ever had a craving to go to this restaurant.  It only becomes a choice when some of my friends say the wish to dine here or if it is the nearest restaurant and we're famished as hell.Ambience: It's fairly okay.  Nothing too stylish or out of the box.  It can get pretty crowded but then most of the time, it is breathable.  The place does not evoke any kind of mood.Food: Worthy of mention are their Thai and Indonesian/Malaysian selections.  Other than that, other places can give you a quick fix of that Asian craving.Cost: affordable, in fairness to the place.
Jun 11, 2015
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Junita Citra Sari
+3.5
Many variety of Asian dishess, such as: roti chanai, tom yam, chicken satay and etc. The food tasted good, my faves are Clam with singaporean chili and kangkong with sambal extra hot. Yummy 😊
Jun 08, 2015
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Kathleen G. Manzo
+4
Celebrated my birthday here. Awesome service! Food was great! Good service, friendly employees, but the drinks no recommended. Try adding drinks that would complement the food?? anyway! I had a great time! Shared some pictures, baby back ribs, tilapia, clam and kangkong.
Apr 14, 2015
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Gerald Melegrito
+3.5
I call it peculiar but in a scrumptious and nice way, they literally let customer use banana leaf as their plate to enjoy southeast asian cuisine.

Its perfect for someone famished and ready to try something new. Twas recommended by my aunt, and we ordered tilapia fillet in assam sambal sauce which taste good, and also their baby back ribs. Their chicken curry for me is a standout because of the thickness of the sauce, but my fave which i would definitely recommend is their roasted chicken & mango salad. That alone will make you happy and will go for more. I tried their thai ice tea which is somewhat similar to any milktea. But their pandan ice tea is a must try

It's for sharing so no need to worry about the price ?

Mar 22, 2015
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TheFoodChief
+3.5
This restaurant was  awarded Philippines best restaurants by tatler philippines, We went there because of that award. but for me, there is nothing special to this restaurant, i've been in malaysia and singapore twice. but the authenticity of their taste is a no no.. if you are craving for legit malaysian/singaporean dish this restaurant is not for you
Feb 28, 2015
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