Banana Leaf Broadway & Oak Vancouver
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🍃 Experience the vibrant flavours of Malaysia at Banana Leaf Broadway & Oak in Vancouver.
Known for its bold curries, signature Singapore Laksa, and sizzling wok-tossed prawns, this location offers a lively dining atmosphere with tropical décor and friendly service. Conveniently located near Vancouver General Hospital, with easy parking and transit access, it’s a go-to spot for lunch, dinner, or happy hour. Perfect for family gatherings, casual dates, or group celebrations, Banana Leaf Broadway & Oak delivers authentic Southeast Asian flavours in the heart of the city.
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🍽️ Banana Leaf Menu
⭐ Banana Leaf is known for Rendang Beef Curry “GF” and Black Pepper Chili Garlic Tiger Prawns 🔥.
🥢 To Start
Appetizer Sampler (minimum 2 people, dine-in only)
Asian salad with pineapple, calamari, chicken satay, roti canai, and spring rolls.
Shredded Green Mango Papaya Kerabu Salad
A refreshing mix of green mango, papaya, cucumber, carrot, sweet & sour fish sauce, jicama, sesame seeds, shallot, herbs, and crushed peanuts.
Pineapple Papaya Asian Salad
Papaya, pineapple, leafy greens, tomato, capsicum vinaigrette, fish sauce, peanuts, sesame seeds, and shallot.
Roti Canai
Handmade flaky flatbread with vegetarian coconut curry sauce.
Vegetarian Spring Roll 🌿🔥
Two deep-fried rolls filled with jicama roots, carrots, cabbage, celery, green beans, and turmeric. Served with sweet chili sauce.
Eggplant Fries 🌿🔥
Lightly breaded eggplant with curry spices, paired with Thai sweet chili sauce.
Tofu Goreng 🌿🔥
Deep-fried tofu served with lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and sweet chili sauce.
Satay Char Siu Pork
Pork skewers marinated in garlic, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and five spice.
Satay Skewers GF (Chicken / Beef / Lamb)
Two skewers of marinated meat served with a spicy peanut dip.
Baba Chicken Wings
Peranakan-marinated wings, breaded and fried in curry spices. Served with coconut lime dill sauce.
Nyonya Calamari
Crispy calamari with cilantro, green onion, and coconut lime sauce.
Steamed Cumin Coconut Mussels
Mussels steamed with cumin, garlic, shallot, tomato, onion, coconut milk, and Chinese wine.
Tom Yum Goong Soup 🔥
Spicy Thai soup with giant prawns, lime juice, galangal, chili paste, lemongrass, mushrooms, and fresh herbs.
🦐 Seafood
Abundance of Seafood Gulai GF 🔥
Scallop, prawn, fish, mussel, and squid simmered in turmeric, tamarind, galangal, coconut milk, ginger, and lemongrass.
Otak-Otak Fish in Banana Leaf 🔥
Wild sablefish marinated with coconut and spices, grilled and wrapped in banana leaf with turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass.
Caramelized Ginger Wild Sablefish
Breaded sablefish with Malay black sweet sauce, garlic, caramelized ginger, shallot, and Chinese wine.
Black Pepper Wok-Tossed Giant Prawns 🔥
Shell-on prawns stir-fried with black peppercorn, garlic, butter, curry leaves, dried shrimp, and oyster sauce.
Mango Chili Basil Giant Prawns 🔥
Shell-on prawns tossed in sweet and sour chili sauce with fresh mango, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and Thai basil.
Singapore Chili Lobster Tails 🔥
East Coast lobster tails stir-fried with garlic, shallot, ginger, chili, egg, and sweet & sour sauce. Served with garlic bread.
🥩 Meat
Rendang Beef Curry GF 🔥
Signature slow-cooked beef in coconut milk with turmeric, coriander, galangal, lemongrass, and aromatic curry spices.
Ginger Beef & Broccoli 🔥
Sliced beef stir-fried with broccoli, onion, carrot, ginger, garlic, chili, soy sauce, and sesame seeds.
Kari Kambing Lamb Curry 🔥
Boneless lamb shoulder and potato stewed in Malay curry with cumin, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, and coconut milk.
Curry Chicken & Vegetables GF 🔥
Boneless chicken breast and seasonal vegetables simmered in coconut milk and lemongrass curry.
Kung Pao Chicken 🔥
Boneless chicken wok-fried with dried chili, Sichuan pepper, soy sauce, ginger, black vinegar, sesame oil, and peanuts.
Hainanese Boneless Chicken
Chilled chicken with sesame oil, cucumber, cilantro, and sweet soy sauce. Served with ginger sauce, chili sauce, and ginger-garlic rice.
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🥬 Vegetables
Assam Curry Tofu & Vegetables GF 🔥🌿
Fried tofu and mixed vegetables braised in tangy tamarind curry.
Sambal Green Beans with Shrimp 🔥
Green beans stir-fried with shrimp, tomato, garlic, chili, and shrimp paste.
Wok-Fried Eggplant & Basil 🌿
Eggplant with garlic, mushrooms, basil, green onion, and Chinese wine.
Turmeric Coconut Spinach GF 🌿
Spinach simmered with turmeric, cumin, garlic, shallot, and coconut milk.
Sambal Okra, Green Beans & Eggplant 🔥
A spicy vegetable medley with okra, green beans, and eggplant stir-fried with garlic, chili, and shrimp paste.
🍜 Rice & Noodles
Pineapple Seafood Chicken Fried Rice GF
Malaysian fried rice with seafood, chicken, egg, green beans, tomato, onion, and corn.
Nasi Goreng 🔥
Classic Malaysian fried rice with beef, shrimp, chili, onion, tomato, egg, and green beans.
Nasi Lemak with Rendang Beef 🔥
Coconut rice with anchovies, cucumber, boiled egg, rendang beef, sambal chili, and roasted peanuts. Option to substitute Baba chicken wings.
Mee Goreng 🔥
Fried egg noodles with beef, shrimp, tomato, egg, bean sprouts, tofu, and choy sum.
Char Kuey Teow 🔥
Stir-fried flat noodles in sweet chili soy sauce with shrimp, fish cake, squid, egg, and bean sprouts.
Singapore Laksa 🔥
Rich seafood coconut broth with dried shrimp, tofu, chicken, fish cake, squid, prawns, bean sprouts, and egg. Choice of rice noodles, yellow egg noodles, or a mix.
🍚 Sides
Jasmine Rice
Fragrant steamed jasmine rice.
Hainan Ginger Garlic Rice
Steamed rice flavored with ginger and garlic.
Coconut Rice in Banana Leaf
Coconut rice wrapped in banana leaf for added aroma.
🍨 Desserts
Pisang Goreng
Crispy fried banana with vanilla ice cream, peanuts, and palm sugar syrup.
Fresh Mango Sticky Rice (Seasonal)
Coconut milk sticky rice topped with slices of fresh mango.
Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta
Creamy pandan and coconut dessert with mango purée and palm sugar.
Pulut Inti
🥤 Spirit-Free Refreshments
Fresh Young Coconut Water
Served straight from the coconut.
Handmade Ginger Ale
House soda with ginger syrup.
Aquafaba Citrus Fizz
Refreshing citrus mocktail with a foamy aquafaba finish.
Golden Wellness
A turmeric-inspired health drink.
Pineapple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie
Tropical smoothie with fresh pineapple, cucumber, and ginger.
Teh Tarik – Malaysian Iced Milk Tea
A frothy Malaysian-style pulled milk tea.
Passionfruit Mango Mocktail
A fruity, tropical mocktail blend.
Honey Chamomile Pineapple Iced Tea
Light and floral iced tea with tropical notes.
Lemongrass Ginger Pandan Iced Tea
Herbal iced tea with Southeast Asian aromatics.
🍸 Cocktails (2 oz)
Mango Margarita
Tequila, Cointreau, mango purée, lime juice, and syrup.
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, sparkling wine, and soda.
Passionfruit Martini
Vodka, passionfruit liqueur, purée, and lemon.
Mango Passion Fruit Mimosa
Sparkling wine with mango and passionfruit syrup.
Lavender Gin Sour
Empress gin with lavender syrup, lemon juice, and aquafaba.
Negroni
Classic blend of gin, vermouth, Campari, and orange peel.
Lychee Mojito
Lime, mint, lychee liqueur, rum, and soda.
Canadian Smash
Wiser’s 15-year rye whisky with mint, lemon, and syrup.
The Modern Mai Tai
Amaretto, dark rum, guava juice, Cointreau, lime, and orgeat.
Red Wine Sangria
Red wine, brandy, ginger, and orange liqueur.
Peach Bellini
Sparkling wine with peach liqueur and syrup.
Thai Lemongrass Basil Margarita
Tequila infused with lemongrass, basil, lime, and chili salt.
Smoky Aquafaba Whisky Sour
Single malt whisky shaken with aquafaba, lemon, and syrup.
Leaf Me Up – House Signature
Lemongrass tequila, banana liqueur, pandan syrup, Thai chili, and aquafaba.
⭐ Banana Leaf Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
Rendang Beef Curry “GF”
Slow-cooked beef braised in coconut milk, turmeric, lemongrass, and fragrant Malay curry spices.
Black Pepper Chili Garlic Tiger Prawns 🔥
Shell-on prawns wok-tossed with cracked black pepper, garlic, butter, curry leaves, and dried shrimp.
Nasi Lemak with Rendang Beef 🔥
Coconut rice with anchovies, cucumber, boiled egg, rendang beef, sambal chili sauce, and peanuts
Malaysia’s national dish.
Singapore Laksa 🔥
Creamy coconut-seafood broth with bean sprouts, tofu puffs, chicken, fish cake, squid, shrimp, and your choice of noodle.
Eggplant Fries 🌿🔥
Crispy breaded eggplant spears with curry seasoning, paired with sweet chili dipping sauce.
Pineapple Papaya Asian Salad
Fresh papaya and pineapple tossed with greens, capsicum vinaigrette, fish sauce, peanuts, and sesame seeds.
Vegetarian Spring Rolls 🌿🔥
Deep-fried rolls filled with jicama, carrots, cabbage, and celery, served with sweet chili sauce.
🍽️ Dining Experience
Tropical-inspired interior with greenery, warm lighting, and casual upscale vibes.
Attentive, quick service
praised for efficient and friendly staff.
Gluten-free and vegetarian options clearly labeled for accessibility.
Popular for both lunch and dinner; evenings can be lively, so early dining is recommended.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
Free parking after 6pm behind the restaurant.
Additional street parking and nearby paid lots available.
Conveniently located along West Broadway with strong public transit connections (99 B-Line, #9, #17).
Wheelchair accessible entrance and facilities.
📍 Landmarks & Location
Address: 820 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8.
Located in Fairview near Oak Street and West Broadway intersection.
Close to Vancouver General Hospital and City Square Mall.
Situated in a busy commercial corridor with shopping and cafés nearby.
📱 Ordering Options
Dine-in service with lunch, dinner, and daily features.
Take-out available directly from the restaurant.
Happy Hour specials daily with discounted appetizers and drinks.
Group-friendly atmosphere for family dinners or casual business outings.
💬 Customer Feedback
Guests highlight high ingredient quality and bold flavours.
Rendang, laksa, and prawns frequently praised as must-try dishes.
Portions are generous, with many considering it good value.
Some note dishes are slightly adapted to appeal to a wide audience.
Overall, reviews emphasize friendly staff, fast service, and a consistently good dining experience.
