Banana Leaf

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  Loves travel

  ·3 months ago

  “First time trying Sri Lankan food here, and I went with my friend who is from the country itself. We ordered Reshmi Soup, Palak Paneer for me, and Chicken & Lamb Biryani for my friend. The soup was fantastic — rich and full of lovely tamarind flavour. The Palak Paneer was good, though it had a slightly sweet taste, which felt a little different to what I’m used to. The only downside was the cold drink we ordered: it had no fizz and tasted just like sugary water. Overall, though, it was a nice experience — I’d give it 4 out of 5 stars.”

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  Naina Das

  ·4 months ago

  “Highly recommending their non veg thali and Lamprais. You dont get Lamprais all the time as it takes time but we were lucky for our order. The flavors are all packed together in the steamed bunch. Everything was well cooked.”

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  Habeba Hossain

  ·4 months ago

  “Amazing food! Beautiful and authentic flavour! The shovel was a lot of food so be aware!”

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  Nasir Syed

  ·6 months ago

  “First time in Banana Leaf. It was excellent service by Miroshan and his food recommendations. Will definitely be returning. Delicious food.”

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  Alok Roy

  ·6 months ago

  “A beautiful restaurant in Ilford with very good food and drink. We have enjoyed nicely and excellent customer service and value for money. Love it and we will visit again and definitely recommend you to everyone. Thank you.”

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  postcard24r

  ·6 months ago

  “Banana Leaf in Ilford is a fantastic restaurant located right on the main road, making it easy to find and very convenient. The place is visually beautiful, well-designed, and extremely clean, creating a very pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. The service is impeccable staff are attentive, professional, and genuinely friendly. The food is delicious, slightly spicy but full of flavor, and the menu offers an impressive variety of dishes to choose from and not too expensive. There’s something for everyone, and every plate feels carefully prepared. Even the bathrooms are spotless and very well maintained, which adds to the overall excellent experience. Highly recommended, I will definitely be coming back!”

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  Kobika Sivakadadcham

  ·8 months ago

  “The food was absolutely delicious, and the restaurant is well known for its signature shovel food. We especially loved the seafood selection more than the meat. The rice served with the shovel platter was very flavourful and perfectly cooked. The fish fry was outstanding — incredibly soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The large shovel platter is generous enough for four adults and costs £75. It includes one large fish fry, four omelettes, crabs, prawns, squid, chicken, and lamb. Parking was a bit challenging to find, and the parking charges were quite high. If anyone knows a convenient or affordable parking option nearby, please do share. Overall, the service and atmosphere were excellent, making it a very enjoyable dining experience”

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  Lavanjan Than

  ·9 months ago

  “Banana Leaf feels like a foodie paradise in Ilford! From the first bite to the last, every dish is loaded with bold South Indian flavours. Both veg and non-veg dishes are incredibly tasty, perfectly cooked, and beautifully seasoned. Loved the textures, the aromas, and the spice balance. If you enjoy flavourful, soul-warming food, this place is a must-visit!”

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  Shannel Sooriyakumar

  ·9 months ago

  “I’ve been here many times before. The food and service is amazing here! ❤️ I definitely recommend coming here with friends and family. Especially for the shovel food 😻 it comes with lamb, chicken and seafood. Another thing is that banana leaf allows parties, you can do your party in the restaurant floor and also downstairs too! The staff are so friendly! They provided us with the balloon wreath frame. ❤️ One thing I recommend to try would be the rose martini cocktail… it’s so unique, I don’t think I’d find this in any other restaurant. It’s amazing.”

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  Cani Seb

  ·11 months ago

  “We experienced a delicious and unique experience at The Banana Leaf, the meal served from a shovel was a hit with our group of 3. It was truly authentic flavors and serving generous portions at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.”