help_outline What is Banana Leaf rice?
Pretty similar to nasi kandar but served on a banana leaf 'plate' with various sides.
restaurant How to eat Banana Leaf rice
They will put a large banana leaf in front of you, add some white rice (you can ask for more/less), then they will add some fairly bland curry sauces to the rice (it's normal to have chicken, veg & fish options to choose from). At the top of the leaf they will place some small piles of side curries, chutneys, etc (usually around 3) and you should get some poppadoms too. All of this is the base to banana leaf curry and although you might be lucky, these aren't usually spectacular. Someone should come round with the main meat/fish items which should be full of flavour.
Use your right hand to pull any meat apart and mix the rice with the sauce, before pushing it in to your mouth. It can be quite messy but it's worth it! There is always a sink and soup to clean up afterwards.
It's customary to fold the top half of the leaf (furthest from you) towards you after you've finished as a sign that you enjoyed the meal.
attach_money Typical price of Banana Leaf rice
RM5 - RM10
place Where to eat Banana Leaf rice?
The best Banana Leaf rice in Kuala Lumpur:
- restaurant Restoran Sri Nirwana Maju
The best Banana Leaf rice in Penang:
- restaurant Veloo Villas
- restaurant Sri Ananda Bahwan
- restaurant Shusi Banana Leaf Restaurant