Alsheika Banana Leaf Restaurant - 2 Benoi Pl

To be fair, food was average and probably deserved 3 stars. What made my review 1 star is that the cashier whom I believe was the owner then was really dishonest (or probably racist) Extremely overpriced, even for Raffles. Well, I'm definitely sure that there is a price discrimination over here when selecting from the array of dishes for the briyani/rice. When the cashier told me the price of my dish, he could see my shocked face then he immediately started justifying the price of my food which made me believe that the price of my food has been intentionally upsized. Will recommend for you to come if you believe you will be served the actual stated price, if you're not feeling confident that you will be paying for what it is worth, I will recommend the many other food options nearby. Will be trying the other Indian restaurant just 1-2 min down the road the next time. Pure disappointment and poor business ethics, maybe he thought he got away with a little quick buck today however what he lost was the trust with potential regular customers. Came with 3 other briyani-loving friends, but rest assured we will never be coming back and never getting our other colleagues/friends to patron this dishonest restaurant.

This place is very old, and famous, some Hollywood celebrities have had their lunch here. This place is you traditional indian/Malay food. The main course is steam white rice, that is served on a banana leaf square ( hence the name), and the you choose as many small side dishes you want to mix along the rice. You can choose from fish, mutton, vegetarian, etc...hot curries, to fried vegetables. Then the idea is you serve some portions NEXT to your rice and by using your hand you make a small food ball and then eat it. This traditional way of eating using you hand allows you to measure food temperature and avoid burning yourself. I highly recommend this place. The only reason I did gave them 5 stars it was due to the fact last time I ate there, my stomach got upset afterwards, which never happened to me. But this can happen anywhere to anyone. I will go back again!!! ..... do nor forget to eat it with a Garlic Nan (Indian bread).

Ate here twice so far. The first time tried their regular egg and kosong prata. These were nicely fried with springy and fluffy dough. The second time we tried their chicken matabab plus a side of mutton cubes and stir fried cauliflower and broccoli and carrots. The food was good. No msg effect as well. Had teh halia (ginger milk tea) less sweet. Can come back again to try other items. Looks good and popular.

Just name only have bananaleaf,but there using plastic paper... Low satisfied, I go with my friends but there staff not interested to serve they sit-down somewhere... Talking also not responsible

Staff Worst behavior with customers, so Don't go this restaurant

Our 1st time here.... unfortunately they ran out of Butter Chicken, Tandoori and Tikka Chicken. We had to settle for Chicken Briyani and Chappati with Masala Chicken. Friendly guy.....will be back if we ever are around this area, just so to try their Butter Chicken and Tandoori.

Waited for 15 minutes to get my fried kway teow mutton. Taste wise pretty disappointing even when I'm really really really hungry. Maybe they're better at other dishes? I wouldn't know as this will be my last time buying food from this place.

Pretty good Indian Muslim food. Had the mutton murtabak. Cooked crisp, chock-full of lamb, cut into triangles, and served with three different gravies. I was impressed. $8. Teh tarik is $1.