Banana Leaf Tropical Cuisine in Calgary

As a Singaporean food snob, I often have laksa and such cravings...yes Tropical Delight Noodle House does a very respectable laksa, but the crown goes to Banana Leaf. The roti canai is also excellent. Easily the best Malaysian/Singaporean restaurant in (at least) western Canada.

Yesterday was our first time we went to this fine restaurant. But It is definitely not the last. We had a good time with the generous service, with the great cuisine and fine drinks and with the honest cost. We will no doubt come back again.

Visited this place 3 years ago and still thinking about the food everyday. We were vacationing at Banff when I spotted this Malaysian restaurant, right next to theAthe grocery store. I had their curry laksa and hub had their beef rendang. Flavorful food brings me right back home to Malaysia. Wish we have such a great cook in U.S. Definitely will stop in again when we are back in Calgary!

Great Singaporean & Malaysian cuisine. Nice Tom Yam seafood so far I encountered here in Calgary.

Nice little cozy place that is delicious. So many flavours in the dish I ordered.

Really popular authentic malaysian and taiwanese restsurant. Get there early if possible. The wait can be long as this restaurant gets super busy. As for the food, superb. Flavourful and tasty. The bubbletea is good as well. It can take a while for food to come and it is slightly on the pricier side for lunch.

I’ve been here several times now and have not been disappointed. Lunch time is very very busy so come a bit early or a bit late. It is definitely worth the wait though, for a delicious authentic traditional Malaysian meal...speaking as someone who grew up eating this kind of food! The Laksa is amazing and the Sambal sauce is totally authentic. Pay attention to the spice ratings though, as they mean it when they say spicy. Even though it’s busy they are able to get dishes out quickly and the service is great. Highly recommend!

It will always be busy here because it is a place worth going to. You cant go wrong with any meal you choose here. Pricing is around $15+ for a large bowl or dish of food. The spice here...is actually spicy and not the type where you question it. The laksa...highly recommend. The roti here is freshly made and can be oily. The hainese chicken dish is good but the rice is what makes it amazing - Most flavourful rice.if you are ordering a milk tea...note you can ask for less sweetened. This is one of the best places to eat in calgary.

Cannot recommend this place enough!! Definitely hole in the wall gem. Amazing food, fast service considering how busy they always are. Love the seafood laksa!! Everything I’ve tried has been delicious!

Great joint with authentic Malay and Taiwanese dishes. Great portions and superb food! Very friendly staff!

I've been to this restaurant frequently for lunch. Their tom yum is great. Their deep fried chicken with lemon sauce is absolutely amazing! Always great service too.

Little Malaysian gem. The Laksa is AMAZING. Would definitely recommend.

A little taste of Malaysia in this shop. Tucked in a corner and it's a little Ma and Pop shop. Great place to eat and hopefully you can handle your spice. Highly recommended.

Definitely the best Malaysian restaurant in Calgary. Their laksa noodles and nasi Lemak are both very good. Hainanese chicken rice could use some improvements. Bubble teas are also very good.

Hole-in-the-wall treat for those craving some Southeast Asian food. Got a generous and savoury serving of their Laksa. Staff were young but very accommodating to dietary needs. Will go back again whenever we miss a taste of “home”

A comfy place to enjoy a nice lunch with my wife. The service and food are good too. We ordered the seafood udon and bah kut teh with rice. Personally, I prefer the bah kut teh with a stronger taste though. We certainly will try the other great dishes next time.

Banana Leaf is an incredible gem tucked away off of 32nd. They offer a variety of delicious Malaysian and Taiwanese dishes that are all memorable. The Beef Brisket Laksa is excellent and goes well with a side of roti! The staff are friendly, fast and very attentive. Great place to come for lunch or dinner! Lots of parking is available out front. Five enthusiastic stars for Banana Leaf!!

Great price, great service... The amount offered is more then adequate for 1 person. Don't be deceived by the location and interior pics... Food is top class!

You'll find some of the tastiest food in town here. They offer some great cocktails too. Service is always top notch.

Love this place, it's cosy and the food is delicious. It's not a bad price for the quantity either. Was trying to think of a favourite to recommend but I like too much of the menu to choose!

Delicious food, friendly service. It's a hidden little gem, usually pretty busy. Make sure you book ahead or be prepared to wait a few minutes. It's all worth it. Get their thick noodle it's so tasty

Been there for lunch a couple times now, great quick service and the food is second to none. This is the beef brisket laksa, a creamy curry soup, so good! Super small restaurant but don't let that fool you, food is amazing.

As a Southeast Asian, the food here is very authentic and one of the rare Southeast Asian restaurant in town. We frequent here and order take-outs from here. All the food are a must-try if you like Southeast Asian flavours!

Food is always good when eating there. The menu has a good selection of different dishes

Good flavors, reminds me of Malaysia. The laksa and roti canai were both delicious. The rice in the nasi lamak dish could use some work. It was kind of mushy and rice grains were all small and broken grains.

Best, most flavorful curry! This was my first time trying Malaysian Laksa, and I loved it! Price range from $14-17 per bowl, but the portions and flavor makes it well worth!

This place is my favorite. I visit plenty of restaurants but to this one I go the most. The stuff is very receptive and the cooking they place on your table is so flavorful. I would always prefer to have a good meal here. Highly recommended.

I just had the most amazing meal in Calgary. This was like walking down the streets of Kuala Lumpur markets. They got the Beef Rendang down with the spices, coconut, and chili. Man that was amazing. It had me sweating but so deliciously edible. It's perfectly paired with roasted and salted peanuts that go together with a spoon full of rice, beef, and a piece of fried egg., I also had the Roti which is paired with the most amazing red coconut curry I've ever had in my life. Lawd. LAWWWWDDD! I can now say that I've officially lived life. Eat here. Now. Everyday. Do it!

It's delicious but the portions are also so large!

unbelievable. Most popular item here is the beef laksa. It has coconuts and curry and best parts of beef. The beef pieces are very tender. Cons:- It's a small place. - The decoration is not good.

Amazing food. Small little family run restaurant. Big portion so make sure you visit with a big appetite!

One of the best Malaysian cuisine in town. Their Hainanese chicken rice is awesome, served with the best chili sauce, ginger sauce and veggie: bean sprouts and cabbage. Roti canai is awesome too. Not a big fan of their drinks but most people are here for the food anyways.

Family owned little restaurant tucked in a strip mall. Reasonably priced dishes, and different drink selections. The base of the soup is on the spicy side, but definitely fulfilling.

Wonderful little out of the way restaurant in an area mostly devoid of quality eats. Comfortable and understated with fantastic laksa. I tried the fish ball laksa and was sold immediately. The soup had a beautiful depth of flavor and just the right level of spice. Will definitely need to come back.

There is real skill in the kitchen at Banana Leaf. You see it clearly in the laksa (Braised beef with yellow noodle is a personal favourite), but much of the other cooking showcases the kind of discipline, precision and technical mastery of Southeast Asian cuisine that has rarely been seen in this city over the past few decades. Service is also amazing. Simple cutlery and tableware, but the food is so complex and perfectly balanced at a very competitive price. A few dishes can really pack the heat, so if you have a low tolerance be sure to ask. I personally love the bold spicy flavours.

Awesome laksa here, I appreciated that there was a veggie version. Great flavour. Simple restaurant, warm service. Cash/debit only though!

Great first experience here! I will be back. Great service and quick too. The food presentation was very nice as well!

Great food. We usually come here when we drive up to the north east. The curry beef laska is really good. They can add spice depending on your taste. Another good dish is satay chicken on rice. The only downside is they dont take reservations and its a small restaraunt, so if you have a party bigger than 4, i suggest calling ahead. There is plenty of parking though.

Decent Malay and Taiwanese food. One of the few places that have Malaysian cuisine. Come here for Taiwanese fried chicken, roti canai and laksa noodle. Beef brisket laksa with yellow noodles is the best. Prices are reasonable given the portion. Service is slow but food is prepared quickly. The drinks are a bit watered down but they do have White Coffee with grass jelly. They only take cash or debit.

Taiwanese popcorn chicken are amazing here I always get them when I stop in I also usually get the hainanese chicken laksa it a great soup with an amazing spicy broth with noodles tofu egg and fried onions.

Really good food. Perfect food to warm you up in winter.

My all time fav malasian food place. Love the Roti canai and beef rendang dish

I adore this restaurant! They serve first-rate dishes, they have a nice menu, The chief cook in that restaurant is a real authority in the kitchen, I love very much tasting all their food. The dishes are always of high qualtity, the service towards the guests is agreeable. I often go to this restaurant and I was never unhappy. I recommend it with no hesitation.

Excellent tip form a Singaporean who knows his Malaysian food. Good place for Hainanese Chicken in Calgary. All of their food is authentic. Can get busy. Cash or Debit only.

I very much loved their food and service, awesome area close to my house. The cashiers are always very welcoming. Highly recommended.

Highly recommended Asian food. It's literally my favorite place to eat. I am planning to go there again recently. It's just a bit far from me. But I am coming back soon.

Worth the visit, and thanks for Google for finding this hidden gem! Definitely recommend the Roti Canai which is the bread and sauce in the picture. I also loved the beef rendang, probably the best out of the food we ordered for the first time.

Amazing Southeast Asian food restaurant and if you are looking for laksa it is a right place in Calgary

I just loved their food. I always get great service there. The place is well kept and the employees are always super friendly. Will come visit again.

Great family run restaurant with great food. A little outdated furniture but you don't go there for the ambiance but for the tasty food which they definitely deliver.