Banana Leaf — Restaurant in Taichung

(edited) been to this restaurant countless time and even recommend it to a lot of friends, but this last visit I am super disappointed! The Penang seafood char kuey teow that used to be super super good, today I got rotten/overcooked calamari inside that is not bite-able at all! The price is increased tho! Drinks wise, the price is decreased but you cannot find the old authentic Malaysian Milo Dinosaur as before! It just become tasteless and sweet-less. Dunno maybe the boss has changed when the menu book is changed too? 🤔

(original) Probably the best Malaysian restaurant in Taichung! I like the Penang Char Kuey Teow, so flavorful and well seasoned. Nasi lemak beef rendang is also a special dish for me, beef rendang came out with a very large portion, made it...

After a trip to Penang earlier this year, I've been missing the depth of flavors that good Malaysian cuisine provides. This place brought me right back and did not disappoint.

We ordered 5 dishes; all of which were delicious in their own right. The Beef Martabak, however, stole the show. The combination of succulent and crispy textures along with the rich flavors made every mouthful an indulgent experience. It exceeded any expectations.

Because the satay(480nt) and char kway teow (300nt) are basic street food items that are sold for about 10% of the price in Malaysia, it's hard to give out a full 5 stars. However, if you are craving proper Malaysian food, it's definitely worth a visit.

Atmosphere and service...

The food is close to authentic and well-made. In some restaurants, there are only certain foods that are more authentic, but the quality and authenticity of the food is even throughout, and all taste good. Worth a trip here! The staff are also very attentive and patient (I dropped my egg and the staff swiftly mopped it away, thank you!). At the time of this review, they also have an...