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Banana Leaf on Robson

Banana Leaf on Robson is one of the best malaysian restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Downtown.

Banana Leaf on Robson has exactly one thing to prove: that Malaysian cooking — Peranakan-inflected, spice-forward, unapologetically aromatic — belongs on one of Vancouver's most tourist-trampled streets without blinking or softening a si…

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Rating (Google) 8.6
1,426 reviews
Vancouver
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8.6
Rating
Based on 1426 reviews
Best used for
dinner and spicy
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Downtown · 1779 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9, Canada
Price
Good value
Google rating
8.6 from 1,426 reviews
Phone
(604) 569-3363
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What to order

Signature dishes at Banana Leaf on Robson

Baba Chicken Wings

Peranakan marinated chicken wings breaded and deepfried in curry spices, served with coconut lime sauce

Nyonya Calamari

Crispy-fried calamari, cilantro, green onion, coconut-lime dill sauce

Tom Yum Goong Soup

Spicy soup with giant prawns, lime juice, galangal, lemongrass, lime leaves, thai chili paste, fish sauce, bella mushroom, cilantro

Rendang Beef Curry

Slow braised velvety lean beef in rich coconut milk, turmeric, coriander, galangal, lemongrass, curry spices, herbs

Black Peppercorn Giant Tiger Prawns

Shell on prawns, black peppercorn, garlic, butter, curry leaves, chili, dried shrimp, oyster sauce

Why go

What makes Banana Leaf on Robson worth the move

Banana Leaf on Robson is a clean first click in Downtown in Vancouver when you want a malaysian option you can trust. Baba Chicken Wings and Nyonya Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,426 Google reviews.

What to know fast

Public rating
8.6 from 1,426 Google reviews
Best used for
dinner and spicy
Style
Malaysian in Downtown
Spend
Good value

Best for

Know before you go

Google rating: 8.6 from 1,426 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Baba Chicken Wings, Nyonya Calamari, Tom Yum Goong Soup
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What diners are saying

0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for Banana Leaf on Robson

Google snapshot
8.6 from 1,426 reviews
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Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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For now, Banana Leaf on Robson holds a 8.6 rating across 1,426 Google reviews.

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Quick details

Address
1779 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9, Canada
Phone
(604) 569-3363
Price
value
TastyPals score
Coming soon
Google rating
8.6 (1,426 reviews)
Cuisine
Malaysian
Neighborhood
Downtown

Frequently asked questions

What cuisine does Banana Leaf on Robson serve?

Banana Leaf on Robson is a Malaysian restaurant located in Downtown, Vancouver. Banana Leaf on Robson has exactly one thing to prove: that Malaysian cooking — Peranakan-inflected, spice-forward, unapologetically aromatic — belongs on one of Vancouver's most tourist-trampled streets without blinking or softening a si…

What is Banana Leaf on Robson best for?

Banana Leaf on Robson is best for spicy, dinner, malaysian. Banana Leaf on Robson is a clean first click in Downtown in Vancouver when you want a malaysian option you can trust. Baba Chicken Wings and Nyonya Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,426 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Banana Leaf on Robson?

Banana Leaf on Robson is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.6 from 1,426 reviews

What should I order at Banana Leaf on Robson?

Start with Baba Chicken Wings, Nyonya Calamari, Tom Yum Goong Soup and Rendang Beef Curry. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Banana Leaf on Robson worth visiting?

Banana Leaf on Robson holds a 8.6 Google rating from 1,426 reviews. Banana Leaf on Robson is a clean first click in Downtown in Vancouver when you want a malaysian option you can trust. Baba Chicken Wings and Nyonya Calamari also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.6 rating across 1,426 Google reviews.

Where is Banana Leaf on Robson located?

Banana Leaf on Robson is located at 1779 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C9, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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