Banana Leaf Cafe

Probably the most authentic Malaysian street food outside of Malaysia in Las Vegas.The Kway Teow had that perfect wok hei, imparting a smoky flavor that is a hallmark of this beloved dish. The Hokkien noodles, cooked with pork lard oil, were rich and flavorful, capturing the essence of street-side stalls in Kuala Lumpur. The beef rendang and dry wonton noodles were equally delighful. To top off the great food, we had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, who was incredibly friendly and kind, adding a personal touch to our dining experience!

Pretty shocked at the negative reviews as we are 2 born and bred Malaysians who came with our extended families and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the well priced lunch and thought it to be delicious and authentic. We ordered roti chanai (dipping curry was excellent), curry puff (decent), satay (above average, could have been more charred and fatty) and ice coffee and tea. For the main meal we split the laksa (lacked some prawn flavor but understandable to make it more palatable to non locals), char koay teow (very good), hainan chicken rice (great tho chicken could be juicier) and beef rendang (arguably the favorite). Service was quick and attentive and we met the chef from Kuala Lumpur afterwards and he was gracious and kind. We did take out another night of wonton soup and wonton noodle soup and again authentic and good though it was noodle heavy and we did not prefer the texture of the wontons. Still, we would definitely come back on our next visit to Vegas. It certainly beats many of the options closer to the Strip.

Super friendly, attentive, and nice clean atmosphere. Never had Malaysian cuisine, but definitely going back. There's a sauce for all the dishes we ordered, and they were all different. Loved them all! Food was a little greasy for me since I don't eat a lot of greasy food, but if you like that kind of food and are open to new flavors, check this place out.

Best Malaysian food I have tasted. All the food we ordered are super tasty and very yummy. The servers are very friendly and welcoming. Portions are a bit smaller compared to others but the delicious taste makes up for it. We will come back again everytime we are in the area.

This place is a Malaysian restaurant, and even if it's a franchise, the food that they've served us are good. My favorite is the Nasi Lemak, which the chef told us is the most popular dish of Malaysia. We also odered the black noodles and the Hainanese chicken and the pork ribs. They're all good. We were seated immediately the moment we entered the place. We didn't wait long for our orders to be served. The atmosphere is also good. Even if there were a lot of people dining in, the place is not loud. I will surely go back and try their other dishes.

Came in on a Friday night and extremely surprised not to see it packed. Coming from AZ where we don’t have any Malaysian restaurants, I am very grateful for banana leaf cafe. Service is friendly and food was served very quickly. I forgot to take photos as I was so eager to eat, but we had Roti Kanai, Chicken Satay , Hainan chicken, chow Kueh teow. Everything was SPOT ON. I wish there were more of us to be able to try more dishes. Price is very fair, and I truly hope more people will come and support them as this place is a true gem that needs to stick around.

I finally had an opportunity to try this Malaysian restaurant. Located in the Shanghai Plaza in Chinatown town, this restaurant is tucked in the rear corner of the plaza. The restaurant has great spacious seating. The staff is warm and welcoming, they came around to make sure our drinks were never empty. As for the food, authentic Malaysian. Very tasty and worth the visit! I can't wait to visit again!

To be honest, we only ate here because all other restaurants in the plaza had a waitlist of 2 hrs and we were seated right away here. Wasn’t what I expected but average Malaysian food. Pricey probably because of the competition of the other restaurants around. Would I return, likely no. Now I know to arrive at the plaza early, waitlisted sooner so that we are seated in an hour vs 2 lol.

During our visit to Las Vegas, I suggested having lunch at Banana Leaf Cafe since we had recently traveled to and enjoyed the cultures and cuisines of South East Asia. The Banana Leaf Cafe features Malaysian cuisine, whose cooking traditions and practices are defined by its multi-ethnic population, primarily comprised of Malays, Chinese, and Indians. On this trip, we wanted to mix our eating adventures with on and off-Strip locations and multi-ethnic flavors. We took a ride-share to the Shanghai Plaza Chinatown and arrived at the Banana Leaf Cafe's morning opening hour (11 am). Being first through the doors, the servers and kitchen finished preparing for the crowd that followed us in, and they kindly asked us for a bit of patience. The servers were cheery and welcoming. I suppose that because we came in from the outside heat, they immediately brought us glasses of iced water and asked if we wanted other beverages to start. Also, they gathered that this was our first visit to their restaurant and offered to provide descriptions of their menu items. However, I expressed our familiarity with several of their dishes but only needed to know the portion sizes as we were only ordering for two people. FOOD: -Roti Canai: we started with a flatbread appetizer known as "roti prata" or "roti chanai" in Indian establishments and is popular in many Southeast Asian countries. As an appetizer, this flatbread is typically served with dal (a savory Indian dish made from dried lentils, peas, chickpeas, or beans) or curry (beef, chicken, mutton, fish, or chickpea). However, while abroad, we've eaten a sweet or dessert version of roti canai with chocolate sprinkles and chocolate syrup. Banana Leaf Cafe's roti canai was airy, puffy, and flaky. The curry served with BLC's roti canai was tasty and not overly spicy. $6.50 -Chow Kueh Teow (Char Kuay Teow): this stir-fried flat rice noodle dish originates from southern Chinese cuisine. We compared this dish with chow hó fán 炒粿條 that we're familiar with. BLC's chow kueh teow contained a flavorful, tender-cooked mix of shrimp, calamari, bean sprouts, and egg. We liked the dish's presentation on a banana leaf. $15.50 -Hainanese Chicken: this beloved chicken and seasoned rice dish originates from southern China, specifically the Hainan province. Hainan chicken or kampong chicken is associated with or considered the national dish of Singapore. The chicken is steamed or poached and is typically served with chili and garlic sauce and minced or ground fresh ginger root, soy sauce, and garnished with cucumbers. The rice is usually cooked in the stock and oil from chicken's poaching liquid and flavored with ginger, garlic, and pandan. BLC's Hainanese chicken was juicy, tender-cooked, and flavorful. Its garnishes or condiments added to our enjoyment of the chicken meat. However, the seasoned rice wasn't as oily or flavored as we're accustomed to, but it was still good. $20 This restaurant was clean and tidy. The service was attentive and friendly, as the dishes were served in an evenly paced manner. We appreciated Banana Leaf Cafe's flavors, service, ambiance, and value and would return for more meals.

Pretty good Malaysian place with tons of authentic options. I've tried various dishes from here and they're all good and passable. The chef is actually Malaysian, props to him for offering so many diverse Malaysian dishes, he really represents the cuisine well. Great for sharing and large family dinners. Prices are pretty good too. There's plenty of seating area and I never had to wait long to get a table. Only downside is the parking at Shanghai Plaza. Tip, there is usually more parking towards the back, or if worse comes to worst, you can park on the street on Pioneer Ave.

We went here with my 1 year old daughter. Service was slow initially. My daughter got cranky, and started to meltdown. We asked for our food to go since it was taking a long time. About half an hour later i went to check on our food and they told us that because we changed our order to go, they would now cook all the dine-in meals before ours. It's been 50 minutes and we are still waiting. I explicitly said we were getting it to go because it was taking so long. I would never recommend this place based on awful business practices.

The food is so flavorful with authentic Malaysian taste!!! Our family loved all our orders. Though a bit pricy, it is worth trying for a change. Highly recommended. I'll give this place 4.8 rating.

I'm Malaysian so I'm pretty picky about the Malaysian food that I enjoy. And...I would 100% recommend this place! It tastes pretty authentic. My dad learned that the chef is from KL, Malaysia so that just adds to the quality of the food! Before banana leaf opened, we went to another Malaysia Cuisine restaurant further down on spring mountain, and that place was good too but it closed down. The only downside of this place is the parking! It is in a really busy plaza so finding parking is impossible during the peak times. But we went on a Monday at 4:30 pm and we were able to find a space easily. But if we went during dinner time or on the weekend, I think we would've struggled. Service was fast and polite. They were very professional and accommodating. The restaurant itself was very clean and not too loud so that was nice. Some Asian restaurants are so loud that it is hard to hear others in your party, but this one was nice and calm. The inside itself is a little smaller than I thought but we had no issues getting at table at 4:30 pm, I'm not sure how busy it gets later though or at the lunch hour. Food wise, we ordered Penang asam laska--my fav in Malaysia and banana leaf did it justice! I would eat it again. We also ordered mee goring and chicken rendang. Both ok. Chicken satay was the next very yummy food--my kids like that! If you never try Malaysian food before, we recommend going to check this out when you are in town. You won't regret it!! If you are unsure what to order, here are a few other recommendations you might want to try that I think are very "Malaysian" and safe for new tasters! Roti canai Hor fun Char keoy teow Chicken rice - hainan chicken Beef rendang Satay Adam laska is an acquired taste! So only try it if you dare. But I love it!! We'll be back again!

Came here to get Malaysian food for lunch the other day. I used to always walk by the restaurant in Shanghai plaza but just never made a stop here! So glad we did though. We ordered the following-- Chow Kueh Teow - stir fried flat noodle dish. - Loved how it was perfectly stir fried with a good mix of shrimp and fish cakes and some scrambled eggs on top. Banana Leaf Nasi Lemak - Curry based chicken with coconut rice - Really strong flavors with a nice balance of some pickled daikon and cucumber as a side dish and some very crunchy side anchovies with their extra special sauce Ong choy - I loved this veggie dish; very strong flavors and good crisp to it! They were fast to seat us and serve us the food. Nice and clean restaurant. So glad we came to check out this restaurant :) a little bit on saltier flavor profile for our preference but very authentic and tasty

I've been eager to visit this place since it opened, and I'm thrilled that I finally had the chance to do so. Last month, I had the pleasure of dining at Banana Leaf Cafe with some friends. Since it was our first time there, our server and the chef recommended a few dishes and they explained everything well. We got Chicken Wings and Roti Canai for our appetizers. The roti was excellent, and the sauce was delicious. As for our main courses, we got Hainanese Chicken, Satay Chicken Curry, and Nyonya Grilled Fish. The Hainanese Chicken was ok but the rice that came with it was really good. The grilled fish was amazing. It was perfectly cooked, and the sauce was flavorful. The place was clean. The staff was nice. The chef was really friendly. Great customer service. We enjoyed our dining experience. Will be back for sure.

Want to point out that they do NOT accept reservations. We had reserved a table through yelp and when we arrived, we were told that they don't use it, they don't look at it, and they don't honor it. (The servers were still nice about it, they just weren't able to accommodate.) So you will have to go there and put your name down on their sign in sheet and wait for a table. Once you are able to get a table though, the food and the service are both really good. The nasi lemak was delicious but I wish there was more meat and sauce along with the rice. The roti was warm and flaky but still chewy and the sauce was so good, I wanted to save it. The hainanese chicken was great, and the rice was so flavorful. The vegetables (ong choy and okra) were both good but nothing really special. And the curry laksa was one of my favorites. However, the fish sauce flavor is so strong, it's a very sour soup. So some of the people I was eating with didn't really like it.

Went for lunch with my mom and we were both starving. We got there around 12:30pm and there was only 1 other table of guests dining in. They had booth seating lining the dining room and some tables in the center for bigger parties. We ordered roti canai, chicken skewers, a whole Hainese chicken and Hokkien noodle dish. Since the closing of Island Malaysia I haven't had roti canai in a long time so I was looking forward to it. It came out piping hot and looked promising. But once I torn a piece of the roti, I just knew it was the frozen stuff... because I have those in my freezer and I make them all the time. The dipping sauce was pretty spicy and thick. I enjoy the other roti canai from Island M way better because they use to make the roti fresh, pulling the dough and using the griddle to crisp it up, and their dipping sauce was the actual curry for one of their dishes so there were chicken and potato pieces. My mom was disappointed with this dish as well. We usually have to get our own orders of roti and I'm glad I didn't this time because I wanted to make sure it was good before ordering one for each of us. The chicken skewers were actually very tasty and the peanut sauce was thick but also very tasty. When the Hokkien noodles came out my mom and I were a little taken aback at how dark the sauce was. We were worried that it'll be too salty which is something my mom and I both don't do well with. Upon first bite we were pleasantly surprised that it wasn't salty at all! My mom went to town on that dish. I enjoyed all the protein that was in it and the udon was cooked to perfection. My mom wanted more noodles and I told her that she should be happy they gave so much protein bcs a lot of restaurants these days are skimping and being cheap. Ok and the main star of the lunch was the Hainese chicken. We ordered a whole chicken so we can take the rest home, the server brought out half a chicken and then we told them to box the other half so we can bring it home. I'm happy they served rice with the chicken and I didn't have to order it separately. The chicken was warm when it came out and they had already dumped the soy sauce mixture onto the plate so the chicken was swimming in it. Next time I'll have to ask for sauce on the side. The rice was fluffy and very flavorful. I don't know but I wasn't too fond of the warm chicken. I guess when I use to have this dish elsewhere, the chicken was cool/chilled and it had a different taste. I didn't have too much chicken at the restaurant. I took the rest home and after putting it in the fridge for a bit, the chicken and rice was really good! I'm craving it already as I'm writing this review. We had a bunch of left overs and we asked the server for boxes. There were 2 servers and only 1 other table in the dining area. They came over and dropped off the boxes. Normally I wouldn't care but seriously, there's hardly any customers, they could have helped us pack our food. I mean they expect us to tip graciously yet they make no efforts. My mom and I were both stuffed after lunch and I had the left overs the next day and it was still really yummy so I'll be back! Or maybe order delivery.

Kuay Teow 4/5 Nasi lemak 4/5 Chicken rendang was sweet, I think it's supposed to savory and salty. Hainan chicken 4/5 The chicken is tough Roti prata 5/5 Although the curry sauce didn't have any meat and it was just coconut milk and turmeric and salt Not the best I've had but good enough

I was looking for the stomping grounds that my other Yelp elite referred me to when we all went to Vegas and I was just craving for some Laksa and Curry. Well this place didn't disappoint. I was looking for some filling food and this is what we came for! The waitress was super attentive and really was considerate when we made a mistake on our order of laksa fish when we really wanted laksa chicken noodles. The ambiance of the room was super clean and all rustic with all the wooden furniture bench which reminds me of school days of cafe. So we got Hainan chicken. Chicken Laksa and Laksa with noodles. Very good.

Great service. Great food! This plaza can be crowded for parking tho bc there's a lot of other restaurants and stores nearby, but when we came on a Tuesday for lunch and it wasn't busy at all, so that was good! We were quickly seated and helped right away. The workers are very kind and know the menu well! They gave us great recs. They accidentally double charged us but were quick to fix it. Great service brah 10/10 -- roti canai: yummmmm can't go wrong with roti. A must try if you've never had Malaysian food before! -- satay beef: 4 skewers with a curry dipping sauce. Beef was tender, but kinda bland. Goes fine with the sauce tho so it works -- Hainanese chicken: yummy chicken but pretty basic. Really yummy chicken stock rice. Overall a basic Hainanese chicken. I wish they had given more for the price -- banana leaf curry chicken: good! A good amount of food too -- chow kueh taow: really good! Kinda like normal stir fried kinda like drunken noodles vibes. -- Malaysian coffee: super sweet. Basically milk LOL but a good treat. Overall good! Not exceptional, but a great sure safe spot to go to for good food. Would def come back if I'm craving Malaysian food bc there's not many Malaysian restaurants here in Vegas. And amazing service which I really appreciated.

Mediocre , horrible wait time to seat. Hainanese chicken rice was something to forget from this trip.

This is a review for a May visit. Roti Canai (crispy pancakes with curry dipping sauce) was addictive, Hainanese chicken with rice was wonderfully aromatic & flavorful, & Three Treasures (eggplant/green beans/okra in dry shrimp paste) were great! Service was quick and friendly with great recommendations & the restaurant was spacious so it was easy to maneuver with our mom's rollator. Can't wait to go back on our next visit to Las Vegas!

Located in the popular Shanghai Plaza, this restaurant is clean and bright. Service is friendly and efficient. Roti (5/5): so buttery, flaky, and delicious with the curry sauce it comes with, although it was so yummy, I would also be happy eating it plain! Chow kueh teow (4.5/5): wide rice noodle dish with perfectly cooked shrimp and good "wok hei." Three treasures (5/5): This veggie dish was delicious! The shrimp paste and bean sauce was perfect with the okra, eggplant, and green beans. It was not busy when we were there, so show this place some love!

Food is all excellent. We ordered Beef Rendang, Seafood Chow Fun, Seafood Fried Rice and and Baby Oyster pancake. Service is excellent. Ambiance is very nice and the restaurant is very clean and orderly.

Great option for Malaysian food in vegas. Really like the menu options for Roti prata, rendang and stuffed tofu.

The food here is spectacular and the staff were very friendly. My friend and I took a stab in the dark with this but we are so glad we did! We ordered beef rendang, the roti canai and Indian meegoreng. All great!!

Yummy yummy yummy....the foods very good , our server very nice and polite. Our foods come out very quickly

We got here because we have a guest who is craving for Malaysian cuisine. If it was just us, we wouldn't know what to order. Food was scrumptious. Hainanese Chicken Nyonga Grilled Fish Soft Shell Crab Kangkung Belacan Chicken Satay All the dishes we ordered were really very tasty The ambience is cool and clean and service is very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be going back here

We were in the mood for something a little different so we went to Banana Leaf for lunch. The location is in a pretty busy area; if you're patient then you'll be able to find parking when someone is leaving. If you do see an open parking spot though, take it, don't wait to get one right outside the restaurant, because you likely won't find one. They have several tables inside. Service was good; we placed our drink order shortly after we got there, and then food soon after that. My husband and I weren't overly hungry so we got an appetizer and an entree to share. The description of the Banana Leaf Nasi Lemak was interesting so we got that for our entree with the roti canai. The roti was good, came out piping hot, I've had this at other Malaysian restaurants and didn't like the dipping sauce as much as others. Just ok. The Nasi Lemak was quite interesting. I was hesitant when ordering due to two things - coconut flavor & anchovies but actually the rice wasn't overly coconut-y. It definitely had some coconut flavor but I liked it. The chicken was tender and fell off the bone, there was quite a bit of fat though so it ended up not being too much chicken meat. Good flavor and enjoyable with the rice. The other things on the plate were more like garnishes but it was nice to have some bites of crunchy raw veggies to cool the palate. Overall, a pleasant meal. I'd say that the two items were satisfying for us but if you're hungry, then I'd suggest getting an entree for each person. They seem to do their curries well, so I'd probably get a chicken or shrimp curry in the future.

If you're craving Malaysian food in the area, recommend stopping by Banana Leaf Cafe! Staff is so friendly and attentive without being overbearing. The food is flavorful and comes out quickly. The roti (5/5) came out hot and freshly made - so buttery and complemented by the curry sauce. For our vegetable dish, we got the Three Treasure (5/5) - eggplant, green beans, and okra tossed in a salty dry shrimp sauce; the green beans were crunchy, and okra and eggplant weren't overcooked. The chow kueh teow (4.5/5) was tasty and had some hints of sweetness. My least favorite was the Hainanese chicken (3.5-4/5) - the sauce felt overpowering but the meat was tender and pickled vegetables were good; I think part of my disappointment was me just looking for the same rush I had when I had Hainanese chicken for the same time because my parents really liked the dish. However, we will definitely be back!

So happy to find this Southeast Asian gem in Vegas. Food is all super delicious and authentic. Minutes away from the strip. Two thumbs up.

When they first opened, I been here, but to be honest, at that time I wasn't impress, I guess because grand opening, they not ready? Maybe? Also the lady that was there wasn't friendly I remember. This time I went back and give it another tried, the food is much better. The servers are much better and more friendly This time I went, I tried the Nesi Luma, I think that's how you spell it. lol Add on Chicken and Beef Satay, I think the Satay is too much spices on it, but is still good Second time I went which is like 2 days later, because the first time I went, I saw something I wanted but I was too full to order this dish It says on the menu Cantonese Ho Fun, but the actual name call Wah Tan Ho, is the noodle with gravy, perfect! Add on the curry buff. Good stuff Will definitely go back

I haven't had decent Malaysian food in almost a decade. While I was waiting for a restaurant reservation in the area, I walked to Shanghai Plaza and explored around and found this. I knew I had to come back one day and I did. The staff members were super friendly and helpful with suggestions. I had the flakiest Roti Canai ever. I tried Beef Rendang for the first time and there's no way I won't order this going forward. I'm not usually a shrimp paste person but they made the Three Treasures (eggplant, string beans, and okra) perfectly, not too much of the paste and not too little; the perfect balance. The Char Kway Teoh was alright, not my favorite but overall everything was great.

3.6/3.7 stars rating to be exact for the food tastes. Not quite a 4, but good. You probably had much better Malaysian foods elsewhere if you feel the same. Great wide selections on menu. Good location inside Shanghai Plaza on Spring Mountain Rd. Very quiet and slow during weekday lunch hours. Excellent customer service as needed. Lots of tables and chairs. Well maintained, clean, and organized. Be happy when you find a Malaysian restaurant in Las Vegas, because there's not many that exists around here. We haven't came here in over 10 years. Basic Prawn Mee noodle soup was good. I was able to taste the balecan shrimp paste veggies in the soup base. Not too spicy, but definitely salty. Roti with sauce is always good here. Seafood Mee is more like Egg Foo Young which we rarely order, but decided to try this time. Not bad, but shrimp quality isn't the best (they need to add larger shrimps for better flavor). Lychee drink and coffee are good. We didn't come in hungry, so hard to tell what other dishes may taste like now. Laksa or curry anything is always goods. Stir fried dishes are usually good. It's really your basics and average for Malaysian foods here. Good stop if you're busy or hungry. I didn't feel like it was the best or stand out exciting for Malaysian foods in Vegas though. Maybe give it another try next time. We will order different items. First previous experiences were much better, at least prior to pandemic times plus 10+ years ago. Room for improvement.

We were going to weera Thai and I saw this place and was eager to try the roti canai in this place. We happened excellent food at weera Thai and then went to eat roti canai and it was nice and amazing too. The bread and the gravy were very tasty. Will definitely come back to try the roti canai again the next time.

This was our first time at Banana leaf Cafe in the Shanghai plaza. The staff was very attentive. The food was very good. We don't have very much Malaysian food usually, but I think it was pretty good (despite not having a frame of reference). By far the best thing we ordered was the appetizer, Roti Canai. The Indian Mee Goreng was also good and they allowed us to sub the shrimp for chicken. I wouldn't order the Singapore Black Pepper Sizzling Beef again, I'm not use to the excessive pepper taste, so wasn't for me. Can't wait to come again and try out more dishes. We came at a time where it was pretty empty but I did notice you can reserve on Yelp if needed.

Located in a fairly new strip mall in Chinatown(they have been in business for about 3!years. Delicious Chinese cuisine! Highly recommend their Cantonese Ho funn with lots of seafood in a thick clear gravy. Absolutely loved their Chilean sea bass, steamed in chef's special sauce!

There aren't too many Malaysian restaurants in the US, so I like to stop by one wherever I see one. Banana Leaf in Vegas has the same name as the chain up in Vancouver, BC, but the two are not related. The menus are fairly similar and filled with many popular items. Do get the chicken rice. It's one of the better versions that I had in the US. It was very succulent and flavorful and the coconut rice really hit the spot too. The char kway teow was ok but not great - a bit bland. The curry laksa was a little different too, but the chicken was so tender and flavorful. The sambal shrimp, however, was not very good. The sauce was watery and did not seem like a proper sambal. But overall, I would say it's definitely worth a try. The restaurant is clean, service is solid, and prices are reasonable.

The food was good but I'm a bit disappointed that they don't have what I (a daughter of Malaysian Chinese woman) consider the usual laksa with prawns, and spicy coconut soup (not curry). Next time I come, I'll just order a different dish. The roti canai was very good. The Thai tea was very good as well. The server seemed new or inexperienced and wasn't very attentive to us. But she wasn't rude or anything so no big deal. I would like to come again and try different dishes.

Oh my good heaven!!!!!! The food was out of the world... true authentic Malaysian food! The restaurant was so clean service was exceptional and friendly staff. We will be back for sure!

Clean restaurant but the food is lacking. Portion sizes are small. The sambal shrimp we ordered had exactly 6 shrimps and was overly sweet. The sizzling beef was super bland. The curry dip for the roti cani came in a small ramekin which was disappointing. The parking is horrible bc the plaza is too busy.

If you've never had Malaysian food before, you have got to try the Banana Leaf Cafe! The Roti appetizer is served with 2 roti & a Malaysian Curry sauce that is to die for. The Soft Shell Crab appetizer was crunchy and flavorful. The Curry Puffs are not the fat type ones (like Indian food). There is a thin layer of filling sandwiched in a breast layer, served with a curry sauce. If you like Satay appetizers, I recommend their Satay Chicken Curry dish. It is filled with tender chicken and cubes of zucchini (and some carrots), in a Satay sauce, served with rice. Very tasty. They offer two types of Wonton Soup. One is noodle soup with won tons, which we haven't tried...but we did try their regular Won Ton Soup. It was a wonderfully flavorful broth, won tons, and some baby bok choy. Simple and delicious. It was enough to share at our table of three, or for a comforting meal for one.

Banana leaf a Malaysian restaurant from my home country. The food is more like central Malaysia region. I like northern Malaysia food better. But I don't mind as long is a Malaysian food. We like the selection in the menu. We start with very traditional Malaysian dish - Nasi Lemak. This dish includes spicy fried small fish, curry chicken, pickles veggies, coconut rice. Very nice. The second dish is baby oysters omelet. I like baby oysters better than regular oysters. It is good they have this type of oyster. Good dish. The other two dish are very familiar. The two dishes are roti canai and chicken satay. The roti is a great dish. Very similar to Malaysia street dish. The satay just ok compare to Malaysian street food. Overall service is good. Love to come back for the Hainanese chicken next time.

I've wanted to try this place for awhile now. I finally decided to come for lunch one day and the interior is spacious with less customers. Service is a bit slow but not horrid. I ordered the Roti Canal, Hainanese Chicken and Rice, and the Banana Leaf Nasi dish. All dishes were good but two were missing that special umph, and could have been improved on by a bit. The roti canal and sauce is good but the sauce really was missing a few components to make it less bland. Hainanese chicken was cooked well but missing a bit of salt. The Banana Leaf Nasi Lemak is exceptional in terms of flavor, and the chicken and anchovy were perfectly seasoned.

Kicking off the new year with my first review of 2023. For some reason I was craving a chicken rice dish in the AM and for the life of me, could not remember who had it. The hungry monster searches and BOOM, Banana Leaf. I remember coming here before, but could not remember what we ordered. ANYWAYS, We were seated as soon as we walked in. It's very clean inside. Server came after 5 mins to take order, and about 15 mis after that first dish arrived. Remember this part when reading the Hainanese portion of the review. What ordered- Banana Leaf Chicken Curry Ong Choy Hainanese Chicken with rice half I usually do not like sweet curry, but this Banana Leaf Curry was not to shabby. Not hot hot, and the chicken cooked just right. Never had Curry with ocrra before, not bad The Hainanese chicken came out a bit cold and under cooked. Only found this out after taking a bite. When I say a bit, still red on the bone. Hope I don't get sick. Hope this was not a precooked and heat up dish. Server had to take it back in to get it thoroughly done. As you can see in the photos, half does not look too big for a half. The meat itself was very chewy and a little tuff. Flavour was spot on though. Our server was excellent, always checking to see if we were OK. Unfortunately that was the only highlight of the experience. We'll come again for a do over, but not on our list as a need to. 3 stars for great customer service.

Went here on a whim and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food! We tried the roti canai, rendang beef, and curry laksa, all of which were delicious! Service was surprisingly fast and everything arrived within 5 minutes. Will definitely come back for the rendang beef

This restaurant has very authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice and the portion was just right! Hubby and I both ordered it and we were pleased with the dish. If we visit again we will stop by!

Had a quick lunch stop before heading to our next hotel. All the food that we ordered were so yummy, it kinda reminded me of my younger days eating at a hawker center in Singapore. The lady servers were nice and helpful. The place is clean and nicely decorated. It's located in the Shanghai Plaza where all the yumminess are being sold, so be extra patience when your are looking for a parking. Tried the tofu satay it was very yummy, kinda like the gado-gado style of dish. The hainam chicken rice was delicious, the rice was very flavorful, it didn't come with a little clear soup on the side but i guess it's fine. The char kway teo was delicious. My picky eater kid loved it. Chicken satay was tender and flavorful. Beef rendang rice was flavorful and the beef was tender, it kinda a little salty but I guess they're fine. The Malaysian iced coffee was yumm too, kinda reminded me of Kopi Tarik. Overall will surely dine there again when we are in the area.

There's a new-ish Malaysian restaurant in town! The last time I came to Vegas there was only one place. This place is just as good as island Malaysian. It's smaller, and the staff here is very friendly. The aunties here make sure everything is ok. One of my favorite is the chicken laksa noodles. The soup is very flavorful. Every noodle is coated very well. Chicken satay is amazing! Their nasi lamak was good. I wish they gave a bit more anchovies. The chicken curry is very good too. I love that the okra didn't over power the curry, which is always a scare of mine. Love this place and would definitely come back!

This was a pretty good place- the food was actually really good. My grandchildren enjoyed it we enjoyed it and the price was reasonable. We will be back

For my first time having Malaysian food, I thought it was absolutely delicious! The banana leaf house salad was so unique and yummy. I also loved the satay chicken and roti! The staff was so kind and welcoming as well :)

I had a couple of places in mind for dinner in Shanghai Plaza. At the last moment, I saw Banana Leaf Cafe with Malaysian cuisine. I changed direction and went there. As it was early, I was the only diner in the place. A pleasant woman, Anita, came to the table and asked what I wanted to drink and one of her suggestions was hot tea. Cold day, great suggestion! She brought a cup of hot water with a tea bag. I was ready to order. The Banana Leaf curry chicken seemed just the ticket. Enjoying the tea, my dinner came quickly. The menu describes the dish as: Boneless. Chicken cooked over low heat with lemon grass and chili paste and simmered in thick coconut curry. As it turned out, it wasn't boneless. There wasn't just one stray bone, but several including a large joint. It says simmered in a thick coconut curry. It wasn't thick at all but quite watery--soup like. The curry did have a rich flavor with some spiciness but I was disappointed in the meal. I was not asked about dessert which was all right because as I was eating, I decided that I'd go elsewhere for dessert. This was a toss up being a 2 or 3 star review. I have opted for OK, just OK. There will be no return visit.

The place was okay... Roti canai is pricey for just coconut curry and paratha bread. There's no meat.. Also the hainam chicken was ok. Presentation was pretty but that was about it. Everything just tasted mediocre...Nothing to rave or recommend unfortunately.

In A Nutshell: -Banana Leaf Cafe is a Malaysian restaurant in Chinatown Vegas. -They serve a pretty good Hainan Chicken dish that I recommend you order. -It tastes very healthy w/ the right mix of sweet flavors paired w/ delicious rice. -The service here is very friendly & accommodating. Overall, I will definitely come by again for more meals!

Missed my Malaysian food so came here. Gotta say they are pretty good! Can't compare to what's at home but given that the Malaysian population in America is so small this was not bad. Highly recommend the curry puff and satay. Those were very fragrant and authentic. The curry was good but they have so little rice haha will be back!

I must say the ambiance was pretty immaculate. The interior was simple, but it had felt homely to me. Our server was also very sweet, despite the language barrier we faced as they only spoke Chinese, but did a wonderful job of attending to us! The dish was delicious and made to as expected.

Really nice/attentive service. The ambience is just a normal casual Asian restaurant. No fancy decor or anything. The menus are old sticky and falling apart. Normally that means great food, but the food here was more two stars. Curry puff - I would pass on this. It seemed undercooked and looked so different than the photos. It was mushy and not crispy and flaky like other places. Cheo kwuay tao - the noodles were really good texture for this, but it was tons of bean sprouts and onions and only two shrimp and two fish cakes. Banana leaf chicken - the chicken was overcooked and stringy. The flavor was OK. Nothing I couldn't make better at home. Rice - was so hard and broken. It wasn't really edible. No rush to come back.

Loved the flavors and taste!! Wowed by all dishes I tried , BUT a tiny portion of rice for the size of the dishes served was not enough. The restaurant needs to be more generous with their rice portions. Everything else, from the food-service was very good. The time it took for the food to arrive was excellent!! Will definitely return to try more new dishes on their menu.