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Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak)

Name: Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak)
Address: 820 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1J8, CA
Telephone: (604) 731-6333
Price range: value

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Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is one of the best malaysian restaurants in Vancouver for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Vancouver.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Banana Leaf Original at Broadway and Oak has built a reputation as one of Vancouver's more straightforward Malaysian restaurants — no fusion detours, no plating acrobatics, just the kind of cooking that leans into the funk and fire that define the cuisine. The price level sits at the low end of the spectrum, which makes it the spot to bring whoever just paid too much for a pan-Asian menu that tasted like ambition without follow-through. The room isn't trying to win design awards. The draw, by all accounts, is what's coming out of the kitchen. The Creamy Singapore Seafood Laksa is what the restaurant is most consistently associated with — diners describe a coconut broth built for depth rather than subtlety, reportedly rich enough to hold your attention long after the meal. The Rendang Beef Curry is understood to be the kind of dish that requires patience from the kitchen: the surface dryness that characterizes a well-executed rendang signals extended time with lemongrass and galangal, and that's reportedly what you get here. The Mussels in Spiced Cumin Coconut Sauce take a smart angle — the cumin keeps the dish from reading as a default coconut-milk preparation, and the combination of brine and aromatic spice is what regulars tend to flag. The Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad is widely noted as the dish that provides contrast to the heavier plates — acidic and textural, the kind of thing worth ordering early so it's on the table when you need it. The Baba Chicken Wings are reportedly what undecided diners land on first, and tend to settle the question of whether to order broadly. Weeknight visits are generally recommended if you want a calmer experience. This is the kind of place where going in with a full table and ordering across the menu makes the most sense — the price point makes that easy.

Carlos Mendez, Food & Drink Editor

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dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Vancouver | 820 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8, Canada

Price

Good value

Taste Score

7.9/10

Phone

(604) 731-6333

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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Creamy Singapore Seafood Laksa

Rendang Beef Curry

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

Mussels in Spiced Cumin Coconut Sauce

fresh mussels with spiced cumin coconut milk, ginger, shallot, garlic, butter, tomato, onion

Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad

refreshing mix of green mango, green papaya, cucumber, carrot, jicama, shallot, sesame seeds, herbs, crushed peanuts with sweet & sour fish sauce dressing

Baba Chicken Wings

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

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What makes Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) worth the move

Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a malaysian option you can trust. Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad and Baba Chicken Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,998 Google reviews.

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8.8 from 1,998 Google reviews

Best for

dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Malaysian in Vancouver

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Good value

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Cheap Eats spicy dinner local

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Google rating: 8.8 from 1,998 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad, Baba Chicken Wings, Mussels in Spiced Cumin Coconut Sauce

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Address: 820 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8, Canada
Phone: (604) 731-6333
Price: value
TastyPals score: 7.9/10
Google rating: 8.8 (1,998 reviews)
Cuisine: Malaysian
Neighborhood: Vancouver

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What cuisine does Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) serve?

Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is a Malaysian restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Banana Leaf Original at Broadway and Oak has built a reputation as one of Vancouver's more straightforward Malaysian restaurants — no fusion detours, no plating acrobatics, just the kind of cooking that leans into the funk and fire that define the cuisine.

What is Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) best for?

Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is best for cheap eats, spicy, dinner, local. Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a malaysian option you can trust. Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad and Baba Chicken Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,998 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak)?

Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 8.8 from 1,998 reviews

What should I order at Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak)?

Start with Creamy Singapore Seafood Laksa, Rendang Beef Curry, Mussels in Spiced Cumin Coconut Sauce and Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) worth visiting?

Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) holds a 8.8 Google rating from 1,998 reviews. Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is a clean first click in Vancouver when you want a malaysian option you can trust. Shredded Green Mango Kerabu Salad and Baba Chicken Wings also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 8.8 rating across 1,998 Google reviews.

Where is Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) located?

Banana Leaf Original (Broadway & Oak) is located at 820 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1J8, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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