Authentic Hainanese Chicken Rice at Banana Leaf! πβ¨
I've been meaning to try this Malaysian chain forever! Finally visited on March 26th (yes, I'm late posting this π ). Don't let the simple exterior fool you - inside it's surprisingly spacious with beautiful exotic decor and amazing aromas wafting through the air. The menu is MASSIVE with so many tempting options! Must-Try Dishes That Stole Our Hearts π½οΈπ π Hainanese Boneless Chicken & Rice ($19 lunch special) The star of the show! Silky smooth chicken skin with juicy, tender meat drizzled in sweet sauce. Served with fragrant chicken rice, clear soup with radish, and two unique dipping sauces - ginger and chili garlic. The cucumber slices and peanuts add perfect crunch! π€€ π Kari Kambing Lamb Curry ($25 Wednesday special) Fall-off-the-bone lamb shoulder in rich, slightly spicy Malaysian curry with shrimp paste flavor. The potatoes melt in your mouth - perfect for mixing with rice! π₯ π Pineapple Seafood Chicken Fried Rice ($25) SERIOUSLY impressive presentation in a whole pineapple! Packed with scallops, shrimp, squid and sweet pineapple chunks. The portion is huge - we had to take leftovers home! π‘ π Grilled Otak-Otak Fish Fillet ($15) Watched our server flame-grill the banana leaf package - the lemongrass aroma when opened was heavenly! The fish is incredibly tender with complex spice flavors. πΏ π₯₯ Pandan Coconut Panna Cotta ($4) So silky smooth! First taste is pandan freshness, then rich coconut creaminess. The palm sugar syrup and mango puree topping are delicious (though a bit sweet if you eat it all). π¨ π Eggplant Fries ($7) Perfectly crispy outside, melt-in-your-mouth inside. The curry powder seasoning and sweet chili dip make these addictive! Why We're Obsessed π Authentic Malaysian flavors Generous portions Beautiful presentation Great value for money Cozy yet exotic atmosphere π Banana Leaf Original 820 W Broadway, Vancouver Pro Tip: Come hungry and bring friends to share dishes family-style! The portions are huge and everything tastes better when you can try a bit of everything. π―ββοΈ #VancouverEats #MalaysianFood #HainaneseChickenRice #VancouverFoodie #AsianCuisine #ComfortFood #FoodieAdventure #VancouverRestaurants #HiddenGems #MustTryVancouver
