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8 Best Banana Leaf Rice in Penang [2024]

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Banana Leaf Rice Penang

Best Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Best Banana Leaf Rice Penang

Penang is known for its delicious food, and banana leaf rice is one of the most popular dishes. If you’re looking for the best places to enjoy this dish, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of the 8 Best Banana Leaf Rice in Penang. These restaurants are known for their amazing food, great service, and affordable prices. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next trip to Penang today!

1. Veloo Villas

Veloo Villas- Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Veloo Villas- Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Veloo Villas’ Facebook)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Veloo-Villas-506982369442725/
Address22, Penang Street 10450 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 19-445 4517

The self-service restaurant at Veloo Villas makes for a delightful dining experience. The eatery offers a mouthwatering version of the iconic Indian cuisine known as “banana leaf,” which is served in small bowls with a variety of Indian curries, vegetables, and dal on top of a banana leaf. Here are also some of the least expensive banana leaf set meals.

Key Differentiators:

  • Ideal place for breakfast and lunch
  • Reasonable pricing
  • Friendly staff

Customer Testimonial:

“The best I’ve ever tried is the chicken varuval , never ate anything better that. Love the food there very delicious South Indian cuisine.”

Revathy Doraisamy

2. Passions of Kerala 

Passions of Kerala- Banana Leaf Rice KL Selangor
Passions of Kerala- Banana Leaf Rice KL Selangor (Credit: Passions of Kerala’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/PassionsOfKeralaNWP/
AddressNew World Park, 40, Jalan Burma, 10050 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-227 2550
Operating HoursDaily 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Genuine Kerala cuisine is served on actual banana leaves at the Passions of Kerala restaurant in New World Park. In Penang, Malaysia, it is a well-known restaurant serving Indian cuisine. The restaurant offers delectable dishes from all around India, including curries that are not simply found in Kerala but are also fiery and savory.

Key Differentiators:

  • Affordable
  • Excellent service
  • Great cuisine

Customer Testimonial:

“Good service. I Love the food….specially achar. Superb delicious Indian food.”

Paramyesh Ben

3. Indian Palace

Indian Palace- Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Indian Palace- Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Indian Palace’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/indianpalace.pg/
Address2A-G-18, Quatermile, Solok Mayang Pasir, Bayan Baru 11950 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-638 6382
Emailindianpalace.pg@live.com
Operating HoursDaily 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Indian Palace boasts a vibrant allure, gorgeous interior design, and a calm, elegant ambiance. The walls are adorned with stunning Indian artwork, making this a great place to eat lunch or dinner. Complete air conditioning and a friendly, welcoming staff are present. The cuisine is tasty and aromatic, and the dinner has a unique Indian flavor that is expertly presented.

Key Differentiators:

  • Authentic dishes
  • Large servings
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“Food and place very ok. Family place. Function hall added top floor 80+ pax.”

Vetha Supermenan

4. Jaya Catering Penang RoadPork

Jaya Catering Penang RoadPork - Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Jaya Catering Penang RoadPork – Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Jaya Catering Penang RoadPork)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://jayacatering6581989.business.site/
Address349-N, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Taman Tun Sardon, 11700 Gelugor, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Phone04-658 1989
Operating HoursAlways open

Delicious Indian cuisine is available every day of the week at the well-known Indian restaurant Jaya Catering & Restaurant Sdn Bhd. Additionally, they provide catering services that serve Chinese, Indian, North Indian, Halal Malaysian, and Indian cuisine.

Key Differentiators:

  • Authentic cuisine
  • Excellent service
  • Reasonable price

Customer Testimonial:

“If you enjoy home style cooked south Indian dishes both vegetarian and nonvegetarian, I’d highly recommend Jaya Catering & Restaurant. It’s worth a trip. Good food at a reasonable price”

Dinesh Raghavan

5. Sri Ananda Bahwan Tanjung BungahPork

Sri Ananda Bahwan Tanjung BungahPork - Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Sri Ananda Bahwan Tanjung BungahPork – Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Sri Ananda Bahwan Tanjung BungahPork)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttp://www.srianandabahwan.com.my/
Address16&17, Taman Terbilang, Bagan Ajam 12300 Tanjong Tokong, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-323 6228
Operating HoursDaily 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Full-service restaurant Sri Ananda Bahwan is a pioneer in managing food catering tasks. They offer a mouthwatering array of fine, fresh, and gourmet foods from various places. With 15 years of experience and thorough training in catering and event planning, their seasoned catering managers can accommodate any requirements for weddings, dinners, parties, and other gatherings that clients may have. Both north and south Indian dishes are available on the restaurant’s extensive Indian menu.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable price
  • Full-service restaurant
  • Perfect for catering and events planning

Customer Testimonial:

“Considered as the best authentic Indian restaurant in Penang island. Offers varieties of dishes for all meals. Nice and comfortable seating with tables arranged neatly with ample space in between. Staff are courteous and friendly. Tasty food. Do try the sweets. Well managed, plenty of fresh air and clean.”

Ilamaran Ramamoorthy

6. Hare Krishna Indian Veg Food Restaurant

Hare Krishna Indian Veg Food Restaurant - Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Hare Krishna Indian Veg Food Restaurant – Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Hare Krishna Indian Veg Food Restaurant’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Hare-Krishna-Indian-veg-food-restaurant-101559301355132/
Address29 V,Lebuh Nipah, Kompleks Mvpp,Bukit Jambul 11900 Bayan Lepas, Pulau Pinang 11900 Pinang, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 14-901 0473

Krsna Restaurant is a great place to grab thosai idli with vadai and a bru coffee/tea with chutney and sambar. They provide appetizers like curry puffs, vadai kesari, and so forth. Additionally, both fish curry and chicken curry are available upon request. Their food is excellent, and so are their prices. Although it looks that different curries are available at different times of the day, the staff will make suggestions and help you place your order.

Key Differentiators:

  • Excellent service
  • Great food
  • Cheap eats

Customer Testimonial:

Great Indian banana leaf style, most delicious were the ghee masala dosa. We ate here a number of times because we like dosa and these were really good.”

Gavo Jago

7. Woodlands Vegetarian Indian Restaurant

Woodlands Vegetarian Indian Restaurant - Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Woodlands Vegetarian Indian Restaurant – Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Woodlands Vegetarian Indian Restaurant’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Woodlands-Vegetarian-Indian-Restaurant-210686258965482/
Address60 Lebuh Penang 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone+60 4-263 9764
Emailwoodlandspenang@gmail.com
Operating HoursDaily 8:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Delicious vegetarian fare is served at Woodlands Vegetarian on banana leaf plates. The restaurant can become rather crowded at times because of the delicious vegetarian food and affordable costs. The restaurant attracts tourists from all over the world, not just those from India.

Key Differentiators:

  • Large menu
  • Cheap eats
  • Great food

Customer Testimonial:

“Excellent Indian restaurant with a great choice of dishes, all vegetarian. Try the paper dosa!”

Dominik Hock

8. Taj Banana Leaf Restaurant

Taj Banana Leaf Restaurant - Banana Leaf Rice Penang
Taj Banana Leaf Restaurant – Banana Leaf Rice Penang (Credit: Taj Banana Leaf Restaurant’s Facebook)
Key ServicesBanana Leaf Rice Penang
Websitehttps://web.facebook.com/TajBananaLeaf/
Address127 , Jalan Austin heights 3, Taman mount Austin, Johor Baru , Malaysia 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 11-2133 7739
Emailtajbananaleaf@gmail.com
Operating hours11:00 am-11:00 am

Taj Banana Leaf Restaurant provides guests with a genuine flavor of Indian cuisine and has a warm and welcoming homey décor. A broad range of meal options are available, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian soups, naan bread, cheese or “paneer,” spinach, chicken, fish, mushrooms, chickpeas, and homemade sweets. The food is provided with a true taste of India.

Key Differentiators: 

  • Warm and homely décor
  • A wide variety of meal options
  • Reasonable prices without compromising on taste, quality or hygiene

Banana Leaf Rice Penang

Banana Leaf Rice is a popular Indian dish that can be found in many restaurants throughout Penang. The rice is served on a banana leaf and typically includes curry, vegetables, and meat. The flavor of the rice varies depending on the restaurant, but it is always delicious and satisfying. Try one today!

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