B Leaf — Restaurant in North Island

My Sri Lankan bestie wanted to showcase SL cuisine to me thus the B'leaf was the chosen location on a Sunday afternoon. I admire cafes that do that lil bit extra to stand out. We started with 4 choices of starters which gave a tingling to the taste buds, there was slight variations in textures and filling, all very tasty. For the large meal, we had the chicken kottu and Idiyappam. The chicken kottu visually reminded me of a mashed up fried kway teow but it was way more than that, definitely a unique dish, it had a mouth feel like fried noodle, its fried paratha with chicken pieces that reminded me of KFC for some reason, vege and cheese thats strands showed whenever you took a serving. It is definitely an experience, moorish and the serving size is plentiful. My only complaint was shards of chicken bone, I have eaten dishes that have bone in but the shards just meant you have to scour each mouthful before swallowing which for me was a distraction from the tastebuds party that kottu offers. The Idiyappam reminded me of the Idli I had eaten in India so nostalgic and delicious. A great food experience, I am intrigued by their Saturday meals so will be back. The staff are so welcoming...

Well I only had a scone and mocha so I didn't go 5 stars. Would need to try more. But what I had was a good mocha and really decent scone. What was more impressive was the 5 star service. Dude behind the counter was busy making customers coffees for folks before me but he still managed to greet me. And when I was being served he had the most beautiful genuine smile throughout. Others in hospitality and retail could learn from this young man. 🙂 I've driven passed this little cafe under the motorway Petone on/off ramp many times saying how I should pop in. I will be...

This is a hesitant update to my previous comment. Please don't drop the excellent standard that maintained earlier. Latest buy a Fish with rice packet had a small piece of fish full of fish bones & the chicken rice packet was similar with small piece of chicken back bone. I hope this is one off bad day. Been in the B Leaf twice on within seven days for takeaway. Excellent food very reasonable prices. Ultra friendly staff. Do try it you won't be disappointed. Good selection of items blend of European and Asian (Sri Lankan)...