Banana Leaf in Kitsilano - Vancouver

This restaurant has the best food and drinks, and has consistently been amazing for years. Recently, I tried the Mee Goreng and Mai Tai sticky rice pudding for dessert - both were a perfect 10 out of 10.

The Malaysian cuisine at this restaurant is excellent. The lamb stew is particularly noteworthy. However, I was a bit disappointed that the eggplant was undercooked.

Great range of dishes, each with its own unique flavors making for an interesting and enjoyable meal. The Gulai seafood Thursday special, was a generous tasty coconut curry seafood mixture that went well with some coconut rice and sambal green beans. The eggplant fries were a nice light starter, and the Hokkien mee was quite authentic. Service was friendly and attentive.

Asked for a takeout dish to be made without beef. It came with lots of beef, leading me to have beef ; This has also happened once before, but usually they accommodate this request... bummer.

The waiter was extremely friendly! You can see directly into the kitchen and watch the chefs working hard. The wicker lanterns and hanging plants create a festive atmosphere in this restaurant. The booth seats are perfect for families dining together. The food was authentic and delicious. If you prefer your dishes spicier, just ask them to add more heat. Alternatively, they can make it milder if you prefer.