Banana Leaf — Restaurant in Antwerp

Disappointing Experience at Banana Leaf

Upon entering , the ambiance promised an authentic Indian culinary adventure. However, the taste journey that followed was a detour far from satisfaction.

Starting with the Lassi, usually a refreshing delight, it was an unexpected assault on the taste buds with an overpowering salty punch. It seemed more like a misguided experiment rather than the traditional creamy sweetness one expects.

The Naan, a staple that should embody softness and subtle flavors, arrived disappointingly dry. Its texture resembled more of an over baked flatbread than the pillowy delight that makes Naan a favorite.

The Biryani, a dish celebrated for its fragrant spices and harmonious blend of flavors, fell short of expectations. It lacked the complexity and depth that defines a good Biryani. The rice was dry, and the spices seemed to compete rather than complement each other.

The most disheartening part of the experience was the reluctance of the restaurant owner to address the concerns raised. Despite attempting to provide feedback, the owner seemed disinterested, indifferent, and unwilling to acknowledge the shortcomings in their dishes.

Furthermore, it was concerning to learn that the cook preparing these supposedly Indian dishes wasn't from India. This fact might explain the lack of authenticity and understanding of the intricate flavors and techniques crucial in Indian cuisine.

In conclusion, while the ambiance may hint at an authentic Indian dining experience, the food falls drastically short. The Lassi's saltiness, the Naan's texture, and the uninspiring Biryani paint a disappointing picture. Coupled with the owner's unwillingness to engage with constructive feedback, it's challenging to recommend this restaurant to those seeking genuine Indian flavors and...

This place seems to have limited south indian dishes than i thought. Its mostly 6-7 South Indian dishes and mostly North Indian kinda curries.

We started with idlis which were super fluffy but also stuck to the banana leaf. Then we had a medu Vada which was different than what we get in other places. I didn’t mind that but i would have liked it to come with sambar!

We also ordered seekh kebab which usually comes with a green chutney but it didn’t in this case. Was pretty alright.

Most disappointing was the uttapam. The chef had some very different idea of what an uttapam is. The ends of the uttapam were crispy like a dosa and he gave caramelized onions on the top when we asked for an onion and chili uttapam.

They also came and told us that we had only 30 minutes to order till 14:30 but they didn’t hesitate in taking the order after 14:30 from the table next to us. They were non Indians FYI

Whenever we asked the waiter for any info about the dishes, he would just say ‘ i don’t know, i don’t make the food, the chef would know’. Like what kind of a reply is that? You can always say.. i don’t know, i will ask and get back to you!

The place was disappointing in a way that i wouldn’t go out of the way to eat here, but if i happened to be in the neighborhood and had no other option, then i...

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😔!!! DISSAPPONTING EXPERIENCE !!!☹️

WHAT WE WANTED - We went to eat dosa (twice) with family , however, server advised both times that it wasn’t available until the next day as batter had to be made overnight (STRANGE)!🥵. Next time they advised we don’t serve it on weekends and we suggested them to mention it on their menus/ website.

WHAT WE GOT - Other Vegetarian starters were ok, paneer and chana masala had flavour, however, chanas were not boiled properly.😭

Ordered 3 lassis, all of them tasted a bit salty.😢

SERVER - The server seemed to be overloaded with work and didn’t help. This creates not so warm and good experience for its customer.😕

SEATING - We got 4 seats in the corner with limited space even to move. Requested server to change our table. She advised she was packed and didn’t have time to clean other table as she had customers waiting outside. NOT A GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE !😫

PRICING - Items were decently priced and have an edge over other restaurants.☺️

MIXED REVIEW SO I WILL NOT...