Banana Leaf Kitsilano Vancouver

    ๐Ÿฅข Experience the vibrant flavours of Malaysia at Banana Leaf Kitsilano in Vancouver.

    Enjoy customer favourites like Singapore Laksa, Rendang Beef Curry, Eggplant Fries, and the Banana Leaf Platter in a lively, tropical-inspired setting. Conveniently located on West Broadway near Kitsilanoโ€™s shops and beaches, with dine-in, take-out, and happy hour options available.

    ๐ŸŒŸ Known for Pineapple Papaya Asian Salad, Eggplant Fries ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ.

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Banana Leaf Menu Kitsilano Menu

    See the full Banana Leaf Menu Kitsilano menu in Vancouver, including popular dishes and house favourites.

    ๐Ÿฅ— Starters & Salads

    Appetizer Sampler (Min. 2 People, Dine-in Only)

    A selection of Asian salad with pineapple, calamari, chicken satay, roti canai, and spring rolls.

    Shredded Green Mango Papaya Kerabu Salad

    Green mango, papaya, cucumber, carrot, jicama, sesame seeds, shallots, herbs, peanuts, and sweet-sour fish sauce.

    Pineapple Papaya Asian Salad

    Papaya, pineapple, fresh greens, tomato, and capsicum vinaigrette with peanuts and sesame seeds.

    Roti Canai

    Handmade flaky flatbread served with vegetarian coconut curry sauce.

    Vegetarian Spring Rolls ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Crispy rolls stuffed with jicama root, carrots, cabbage, celery, and green beans. Served with sweet chili sauce.

    Eggplant Fries ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Breaded and spiced eggplant strips, served with Thai sweet chili sauce.

    Tofu Goreng ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Deep-fried tofu with lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, crushed peanuts, sesame seeds, and sweet chili sauce.

    BBQ Pork Lettuce Wraps

    Pork marinated with garlic, honey, soy, oyster sauce, and five-spice, served with lettuce wraps.

    Satay Skewers GF (Chicken / Beef / Lamb / Char Siu Pork)

    Two skewers per order, marinated and grilled, served with spicy peanut dip.

    Baba Chicken Wings

    Peranakan-marinated chicken wings fried with curry spices, served with coconut lime dill sauce.

    Nyonya Calamari

    Crispy calamari tossed with cilantro and green onion, served with coconut lime sauce.

    Steamed Cumin Coconut Mussels

    Fresh mussels with ginger, shallot, garlic, tomato, onion, coconut milk, butter, and Chinese wine.

    Tom Yum Goong Soup ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Spicy Thai soup with tiger prawns, lime juice, galangal, chili paste, lemongrass, mushrooms, and herbs.

    ๐Ÿฆž Seafood Specialties

    Abundance of Seafood Gulai GF ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    A mix of scallops, prawns, fish, mussels, and squid simmered in turmeric, tamarind, galangal, coconut milk, and lemongrass.

    Otak-Otak Fish in Banana Leaf ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Spiced coconut fish grilled in banana leaf with turmeric, galangal, and lemongrass.

    Caramelized Ginger Wild Sablefish

    Breaded sablefish with sweet Malay sauce, garlic, caramelized ginger, and Chinese wine.

    Black Pepper Chili Garlic Tiger Prawns ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Tiger prawns stir-fried with black pepper, garlic, butter, curry leaves, dried shrimp, and oyster sauce.

    Mango Chili Basil Tiger Prawns ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Tiger prawns with mango, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, chili sauce, and Thai basil.

    Singapore Chili Lobster Tails ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    East coast lobster tails wok-fried with chili, ginger, egg, and sweet-sour sauce, served with garlic bread.

    ๐Ÿฅฉ Meat & Poultry

    Rendang Beef Curry GF ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Slow-cooked beef with coconut milk, turmeric, lemongrass, coriander, and curry spices.

    Ginger Beef & Broccoli ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Sliced beef with broccoli, onion, garlic, ginger, soy, chili, and sesame seeds.

    Kari Kambing Lamb Curry ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Boneless lamb and potatoes stewed with cumin, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, and coconut milk.

    Curry Chicken & Vegetables GF ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Chicken breast and vegetables simmered in lemongrass coconut curry.

    Kung Pao Chicken ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Crispy chicken with dried chilies, Sichuan pepper, soy, vinegar, ginger, and peanuts.

    Hainanese Boneless Chicken

    Tender chicken with cucumber, peanuts, and cilantro, served with condiments and rice.

    ๐Ÿฅฌ Vegetables

    Assam Curry Tofu & Vegetables GF ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Tofu and vegetables simmered in tangy tamarind curry.

    Sambal Green Beans with Shrimp ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Green beans stir-fried with shrimp, chili, garlic, tomato, and shrimp paste.

    Wok-Fried Eggplant & Basil ๐ŸŒฟ

    Eggplant stir-fried with garlic, mushroom sauce, basil, and Chinese wine.

    Turmeric Coconut Spinach GF ๐ŸŒฟ

    Spinach simmered with turmeric, cumin, garlic, shallots, and coconut milk.

    Sambal Okra, Green Beans & Eggplant ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    A vegetable medley with chili, garlic, capsicum, dried shrimp, and shrimp paste. Option: add tiger prawns.

    ๐Ÿš Rice & Noodles

    Pineapple Seafood Chicken Fried Rice GF

    Fried rice with seafood, chicken, egg, tomato, corn, and green beans.

    Nasi Goreng ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Malaysian-style fried rice with beef, shrimp, egg, onion, chili, and green beans.

    Nasi Lemak with Rendang Beef ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Coconut rice with rendang beef, anchovies, cucumber, peanuts, boiled egg, and sambal chili. Option: substitute Baba chicken wings.

    Mee Goreng ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Stir-fried egg noodles with beef, shrimp, tofu, egg, tomato, choy sum, and sprouts.

    Char Kuey Teow ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Flat rice noodles in chili-soy sauce with shrimp, squid, egg, and fish cake.

    Singapore Laksa ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Coconut seafood soup with chicken, shrimp, fish cake, squid, tofu, sprouts, and your choice of noodles.

    ๐Ÿฎ Desserts

    Pisang Goreng

    Crispy fried banana with vanilla ice cream, peanuts, and gula melaka syrup.

    Fresh Mango Sticky Rice (Seasonal)

    Sweet coconut sticky rice topped with fresh mango slices.

    Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta

    Pandan-infused coconut cream with mango purรฉe and palm sugar.

    Pulut Inti

    ๐Ÿฅค Drinks

    Spirit-Free Refreshments

    Fresh Young Coconut Water

    Handmade Ginger Ale

    Aquafaba Citrus Fizz

    Golden Wellness Tonic

    Pineapple Cucumber Ginger Smoothie

    Teh Tarik (Malaysian Iced Milk Tea)

    Passionfruit Mango Mocktail

    Honey Chamomile Pineapple Iced Tea

    Lemongrass Ginger Pandan Iced Tea

    Cocktails (2oz)

    Mango Margarita

    Aperol Spritz

    Passionfruit Martini

    Mango Passionfruit Mimosa

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Lunch Features

    Available daily from 11:30am โ€“ 2:30pm

    Nasi Goreng ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Malaysian-style fried rice with chili, tomato, soy sauce, beef, shrimp, onion, egg, and green beans.

    Char Kuey Teow ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Fried flat rice noodles in sweet chili sauce with soy sauce, egg, bean sprouts, shrimp, fish cake, and squid.

    Nasi Lemak with Rendang Beef ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Coconut rice with dried anchovies, cucumber, hard-boiled egg, rendang beef, fish fillet, sambal chili sauce, and roasted peanuts. Option: substitute Baba chicken wings for rendang beef.

    Mee Goreng ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    A Malaysian classic of fried egg noodles with beef, shrimp, tomato, egg, bean sprouts, choy sum, and tofu.

    Singapore Laksa ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Rich seafood coconut soup with dried shrimp, chili, bean sprouts, tofu, mint, egg, chicken, fish cake, squid, and shrimp. Choice of rice noodles, yellow egg noodles, or mixed noodles.

    Rendang Beef with Vegetables & Rice ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Stewed beef in curry spices, herbs, and coconut cream, served with mixed vegetables and rice.

    Curry Chicken & Vegetables with Rice ๐Ÿ”ฅ GF

    Boneless chicken breast with mixed vegetables simmered in coconut milk and lemongrass curry.

    Hainanese Boneless Chicken & Rice

    Chilled boneless chicken with cucumber and peanuts, served with ginger sauce, chili garlic sauce, and fragrant ginger garlic rice.

    Banana Leaf Lunch Platter ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    A sampler platter featuring pineapple Asian salad, crispy calamari, spring roll, rendang beef, mee goreng, and rice.

    ๐Ÿน Happy Hour Menu

    ๐Ÿน Happy Hour

    Dine-in only. Daily 2:30pm โ€“ 5:00pm, and Sunโ€“Thurs 8:30pm โ€“ close (last kitchen order 9:45pm).

    ๐Ÿด Food Specials

    Shredded Mango Kerabu Salad

    Refreshing mix of green mango, papaya, cucumber, and herbs tossed with sweet-sour fish sauce.

    Vegetarian Spring Rolls ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2 rolls)

    Crispy rolls filled with vegetables and spices, served with sweet chili dipping sauce.

    Satay Char Siu Pork (4 skewers)

    Marinated pork skewers grilled and served with peanut dipping sauce.

    Babaโ€™s Chicken Wings (6 pcs)

    Deep-fried wings marinated in Peranakan spices, served with coconut-lime dip.

    Nyonya Calamari

    Golden-fried calamari served with coconut lime dipping sauce.

    Cumin Coconut Mussels with Garlic Bread (1 lb)

    Mussels in a fragrant coconut-cumin broth, paired with garlic bread.

    Kum Heung Lobster Tail ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2 tails)

    Lobster tails stir-fried with chili, curry leaf, and aromatic spices.

    Wok-Tossed Black Pepper Giant Prawns ๐Ÿ”ฅ (5 pcs)

    Jumbo prawns with black peppercorn, garlic, and butter sauce.

    Volcano Laksa ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Deluxe seafood laksa with lobster tail, giant prawns, mussels, squid, tofu, and egg in spicy coconut broth.

    Crispy Turmeric Fish Fillet ๐Ÿ”ฅ (4 pcs)

    Fish fillets lightly breaded with turmeric and spices, wok-fried until crisp.

    Ginger Beef & Broccoli (6 pcs)

    Tender beef stir-fried with broccoli, onion, and garlic in soy-ginger sauce.

    Kung Pao Chicken (S)

    Spicy stir-fried chicken with dried chilies, peanuts, and Sichuan-inspired sauce.

    Tofu Goreng ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ (2 pcs)

    Crispy fried tofu with sprouts, cucumber, and peanut-sweet chili topping.

    Roti Canai (1 pc)

    Flaky Malaysian flatbread served with vegetarian curry dip.

    Eggplant Fries ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Spiced eggplant strips lightly fried and served with chili dipping sauce.

    Satay Skewers (Chicken / Beef / Lamb โ€“ 4 pcs)

    Marinated skewers served with spicy peanut sauce.

    ๐Ÿธ Drink Specials

    ๐Ÿฅฅ Refreshments

    Fresh Young Coconut

    ๐Ÿน Handcrafted Cocktails

    Red Wine Sangria (5 oz)

    Aperol Spritz (5 oz)

    Negroni (3 oz)

    ๐Ÿบ Beer

    Rainforest Ale (335 ml)

    Rainforest Pilsner (335 ml or 1.5L pitcher)

    Strange Fellows West Coast Pale Ale (335 ml)

    ๐Ÿท Wine

    Mission Hill Reserve Chardonnay (5 oz / 750 ml bottle 50% off)

    Pirramimma Cabernet Sauvignon (5 oz / 750 ml bottle 50% off)

    Banana Leaf Sauvignon Blanc (5 oz)

    Banana Leaf Merlot (5 oz)

    Sparkling Wine (5 oz)

    ๐Ÿ”ฅ Banana Leaf Menu Kitsilano Specials

    ๐ŸŒž Daily Features

    Available all day, 11:30am โ€“ close. Dine-in only. No substitutions.

    ๐Ÿฅข Monday

    Volcano Laksa ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    A rich, shareable laksa for two featuring lobster tail, giant prawns, mussels, squid, chicken, fish cake, tofu, egg, and bean sprouts.

    ๐Ÿฅข Tuesday

    Coconut Cumin Mussels with Garlic Bread

    Fresh mussels simmered in coconut-cumin broth, paired with garlic bread.

    ๐Ÿฅข Wednesday

    Kari Kambing Lamb Curry with Rice

    Tender lamb shoulder slow-cooked in Malay curry with aromatic spices, served with rice.

    ๐Ÿฅข Thursday

    Seafood Gulai with Vegetables & Rice

    A hearty turmeric-coconut stew with prawns, fish, squid, mussels, and vegetables, served with rice.

    ๐Ÿฅข Friday

    Black Pepper Wok-Tossed Giant Prawns (5 pcs) with Rice ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Jumbo prawns wok-tossed with black pepper, garlic, and spices, served with rice.

    ๐Ÿฅข Saturday

    Singapore Chili Lobster Tail with Garlic Bread ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    East coast lobster tails wok-fried in chili-garlic sauce, served with garlic bread.

    ๐Ÿฅข Sunday

    Caramelized Ginger Sablefish with Vegetables & Rice

    Sablefish fillet glazed with caramelized ginger and soy, served with seasonal vegetables and rice.

    Banana Leaf Menu Kitsilano Menu Prices

    ๐Ÿฝ Asian

    ๐ŸŸข Open Now
    Show full hours
    Monday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm
    Tuesday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm
    Wednesday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm
    Thursday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm
    Friday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm
    Saturday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm
    Sunday 11:30 am โ€“ 11:00 pm

    โญ Banana Leaf Menu Kitsilano Favourites

    Pineapple Papaya Asian Salad

    Refreshing mix of papaya, pineapple, greens, and capsicum vinaigrette, topped with peanuts, sesame seeds, and shallots.

    Eggplant Fries ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Slightly breaded eggplant tossed in curry spices and served with Thai sweet chili sauce.

    Singapore Laksa ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Coconut-seafood broth with dried shrimp, tofu, bean sprouts, chicken, fish cake, squid, and prawns. Choice of rice noodles, yellow egg noodles, or mixed noodles.

    Rendang Beef Curry โ€œGFโ€ ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Iconic slow-cooked beef simmered in coconut milk, turmeric, lemongrass, and aromatic curry spices.

    Black Pepper Chili Garlic Tiger Prawns ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    Tiger prawns wok-fried with black pepper, garlic, butter, curry leaves, dried shrimp, and oyster sauce.

    Banana Leaf Lunch Platter ๐Ÿ”ฅ

    A sampler featuring pineapple salad, crispy calamari, spring roll, rendang beef, mee goreng, and rice.

    Pisang Goreng (Dessert)

    Crispy fried banana with vanilla ice cream, peanuts, and rich palm sugar syrup.

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Dining Experience

    Warm, tropical-themed interior with dark wood and lively ambiance.

    Great for groups, date nights, or family outings.

    Large portions and prompt, friendly service.

    Vegetarian and vegan options available, such as tofu dishes and vegetable curries.

    ๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking & Accessibility

    Street parking available on Broadway and nearby side streets.

    Additional parking lots in the area.

    Easy transit access

    several bus routes run along W Broadway.

    Step-free entry makes it accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.

    ๐Ÿ“ Landmarks & Location

    Located at 3005 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9 in the Kitsilano neighbourhood.

    Near Broadway & Macdonald, close to local shops and cafรฉs.

    Great spot for dining before or after exploring Kitsilanoโ€™s beaches or shopping districts.

    ๐Ÿ“ฑ Ordering Options

    Full dine-in service with share-style plates.

    Take-out available for convenience.

    Happy Hour specials offered daily (food and drinks).

    Family-style dining makes it easy to sample multiple dishes.

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Customer Feedback

    Guests praise the flavourful dishes, quick service, and generous portions.

    Popular repeat orders include laksa, rendang beef, and eggplant fries.

    Atmosphere is often lively

    reservations recommended on weekends.

    Some note spice levels are toned down compared to authentic Malaysian, making it approachable for all palates.