
Banana Leaf
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About Banana Leaf
Banana Leaf is a Chinese restaurant in Hemel Hempstead, at 127-129 Marlowes, built around an eat-as-much-as-you-like buffet where diners order from the menu. The dishes span Thai, Chinese and Malaysian cooking, so a table can order across all three styles in one sitting and keep going for as long as they like. Ordering from the menu means each round of dishes is chosen by the table. The restaurant opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wasabi king prawns, all-you-can-eat buffet, crispy ribs and beef in black bean sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention wasabi king prawns, all-you-can-eat buffet, crispy ribs and beef in black bean sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Wasabi prawns come up most often, alongside king po prawns, beef in black bean sauce and chilli beef among the dishes reviewers rate highly at the all you can eat buffet. Several describe food full of flavour, not greasy and of really good quality, and say diners are not rushed between starters and mains. One reviewer says staff took a partner's egg allergy seriously. The sharpest complaint is service. Two reviewers who dined on the same birthday evening describe abrupt staff who refused them a larger table as the first diners in, then gave it to a couple who walked in minutes later. Two also mention noise. On the food, one reviewer found the salt and pepper squid thickly battered, the salt and pepper prawns undercooked with a flour taste, and the ribs fatty, though another praises crispy ribs. One reviewer urges ordering the wasabi prawns, and two say that despite a disappointing meal in the restaurant they would still use it for takeaway.
Customer Review Summary
Wasabi prawns come up most often, alongside king po prawns, beef in black bean sauce and chilli beef among the dishes reviewers rate highly at the all you can eat buffet. Several describe food full of flavour, not greasy and of really good quality, and say diners are not rushed between starters and mains. One reviewer says staff took a partner's egg allergy seriously. The sharpest complaint is service. Two reviewers who dined on the same birthday evening describe abrupt staff who refused them a larger table as the first diners in, then gave it to a couple who walked in minutes later. Two also mention noise. On the food, one reviewer found the salt and pepper squid thickly battered, the salt and pepper prawns undercooked with a flour taste, and the ribs fatty, though another praises crispy ribs. One reviewer urges ordering the wasabi prawns, and two say that despite a disappointing meal in the restaurant they would still use it for takeaway.
Featured reviews
- Dee Crimmins
“Very noisy the night we went thry had a deal on but not normally that noisy will defo go back again”
- Charlotte Tiller
“Amazing takeaway! The food arrived quickly, piping hot, and tasted absolutely delicious. We always order from here and have never been disappointed. We wouldn’t go anywhere else for our Chinese takeaway. Highly recommend!”
- Millie Newland
“We eat here often and it is the tastiest food ever, the service is incredible and we never have any problems.”
- Mark Butterworth
“I have been to many Chinese buffets, and had many Chinese takeaways but truthfully none compare to this. All we spoke about during our meal was how amazing it was, everything was full of flavour, wasn’t greasy, and the service was impeccable. During our last plate we felt so full we couldn’t finish, but because of how good it tasted we still didn’t want to leave the food incase it upset the chef. Best Chinese we’ve ever eaten at. And best buffet restaurant we’ve ever eaten at (including other food types like pizza etc.) We can’t wait to return! Highly recommend!”
- Jamie Thomson
“Eat as much as you like from the menu they don't try and Rush You the food comes out quickly and hot crispy dark ribs soup everything is excellent value about £16 pound person in the week And £18 at the weekend they have carlsberg export and San Miguel on Tap day also have Guinness in cans Wine is around £15 pound the bottle they have live music events here Live singers and stuff The staff are very friendly and helpful The place is kept very clean I've never had bad food here once You do need to book though can get very busy The king prawn wosabi is amazing The only problem is you normally full before you get to the mains as the starters are so good There is parking nearby near asdas and Iceland's but if you go at night you can park round the back for free It's a great way of trying new food the more of you that go the better as you can order lots of plates and try everything Great place to go for birthdays and celebrations Highly recommended”
Hours
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Highlights
“Thai, Chinese and Malaysian dishes with all-you-can-eat specials, plus takeaway and delivery.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Casual
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Offerings· 7
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Dining options· 5
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
Chinese restaurants near Banana Leaf
- Hong Kong Kitchen4.11170.3 mi£10–20
chicken chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, generous portion sizes
- Poon's Kitchen4.2880.4 mi
chow mein, generous portions, crispy duck spring roll
- Lucky Stars3.8921 mi
duck dishes, chicken chow mein, pork dumplings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Leaf | 4.2791 | — | £20–40 | wasabi king prawns, all-you-can-eat buffet, crispy ribs |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4.1117 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | chicken chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, generous portion sizes |
| Poon's Kitchen | 4.288 | 0.4 mi | — | chow mein, generous portions, crispy duck spring roll |
| Lucky Stars | 3.892 | 1 mi | — | duck dishes, chicken chow mein, pork dumplings |
The 3 nearest chinese restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.







