My Indian friend invited me here. She and her husband have tried at least six different Indian restaurants in the city, and they said they come back to this place most frequently. My friend explained that although the waitstaff are Vietnamese, the chef is from India. They have upgraded their menu; it is a book of more than 60 pages. They feature North Indian, South Indian, Malaysian and Chinese cuisine, with veg or non-veg options. It appears to be quite small, but the second floor they have at least one other room with more seating available. The decor is quite simple; pleasant instrumental music is played softly. Because Indian food is meant to be eaten with your fingers rather than utensils (although they do provide eating utensils), they have two handwashing basins tucked into the corner (one on the ground floor just outside the kitchen and one on the second floor outside the toilet). Very limited motorbike parking. There were quite a number of delivery orders, but few customers who dined in; the Vietnamese waitstaff had private phone calls which they put on speakerphone or video calls with their friends in Vietnamese, which was rather noisy and distracting. 😕 I give it four stars based on the recommendation of my Indian friends.


Banana Leaf Thao Dien - Indian restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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Banana Leaf는 Nguyễn Đăng Giai에 자리하며, Thao Dien 인도 다이닝 씬에서 가장 방대한 메뉴 중 하나를 갖춘 레스토랑이다. 60페이지가 넘는 메뉴북은 북인도와 남인도 클래식, 말레이시아 요리, 중국 요리까지 폭넓게 아우른다. 주방은 인도인 셰프가 이끌고 있으며, 단골들은 이를 인근의 다른 식당과 구별되는 중요한 차이점으로 꼽는다.
아침 시간대의 주인공은 남인도 조식 플레이트다. masala dosa, ghee dosa, rava dosa, medu vadai, idly, rava uppma가 매일 오전 7시부터 제공되어, 이 지역에서 제대로 된 남인도 tiffin을 언제든 즐길 수 있는 몇 안 되는 곳 중 하나다. 점심과 저녁은 카레 요리가 중심을 이룬다. palak paneer, paneer butter masala, dhall makhani, mutton rogan josh, prawn pepper masala 등 익숙한 메뉴를 고루 갖추고 있으며, biryani는 리뷰에서 특별히 언급되는 메뉴다. 채식과 비채식 선택지가 거의 전 섹션에 걸쳐 나란히 구성되어 있어, 식성이 다른 일행이 함께하는 자리에서도 실용적이다.
공간은 소박하고 정갈하며, 2층은 단체 모임도 수용 가능하다. 서비스에 대한 평가는 꾸준히 호의적이다. 친절하고 세심하며 요청에 맞게 요리를 조정해준다는 점이 반복적으로 언급된다. 신선한 조리 방식 역시 재방문의 이유로 꼽힌다. 미리 조리해두지 않고 주문 즉시 만드는 방식을 고수한다.
Thao Dien의 외국인 거주자와 인도계 커뮤니티에게 Banana Leaf는 특별한 날을 위한 목적지라기보다, 믿고 찾을 수 있는 일상적인 단골 식당으로 기능한다. Thao Dien이라는 위치에 걸맞게 캐주얼 식당보다 가격대가 약간 높은 편이지만, 양이 넉넉하다는 평이 많다. 오전 7시 오픈과 주 7일 운영 덕분에, 일요일 가족 brunch를 포함해 이 지역 인도 음식 루트에서 가장 접근하기 쉬운 올데이 다이닝 옵션 중 하나로 자리하고 있다.
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Quite Boring and basic indian food in a venue that also feels Boring and basic. Nothing wrong with the food just nothing special. Veggies felt fresh and it seemed clean. Lots of vegetarian options.
The naans were a little dry. In overall, everything is great
I randomly picked this place for my lunch, didn’t expect much because I’m really into Indian food but it turned out I pretty much like this place. The first surprise is that it serves not only Indian food but Malaysian, Chinese and others (can’t recall when writing this review). So, it kinda suits for a group of friends looking for something new in Thao Dien. It always provides with 2 options: vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Food: I ordered a set in the picture (never had it before). The bread and the sources worked really well with each other and I enjoyed the set. This set would be for two adults but the waiter told me it is for one 🤪, so quite a lot left over. The price was very reasonable in the area and compare the quality of the food they served
Had an amazing dining experience at Banana Leaf! The food quality and quantity were both excellent — every dish was flavorful and satisfying. What truly stood out was the exceptional service. A special thanks to Ms. Asisah, whose warmth, attentiveness, and customer-centric approach made the visit even more memorable. She truly went above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious food paired with top-notch hospitality!
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- Where is Banana Leaf Thao Dien located in Thao Dien?
- Banana Leaf Thao Dien is located at 29 Nguyễn Đăng Giai, An Khánh, Hồ Chí Minh 70000, Vietnam. It is situated in the Thao Dien neighborhood of District 2 (Thu Duc City), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
- What is Banana Leaf Thao Dien known for?
- Banana Leaf Thao Dien is a indian restaurant in Thao Dien known for masala dosa, biryani, veg thali, palak paneer, fresh daily preparation. It has a 4.0 rating based on 93 reviews.
- What are the opening hours of Banana Leaf Thao Dien?
- Banana Leaf Thao Dien is typically open 7 am–10 pm (Monday). Hours may vary by day, so checking the latest hours before visiting is recommended.
- Does Banana Leaf Thao Dien accept reservations?
- Yes, you can contact Banana Leaf Thao Dien to make a reservation by calling +84 935 817 310. It is recommended to book in advance, especially for weekend dining.
- How expensive is Banana Leaf Thao Dien?
- Banana Leaf Thao Dien is considered moderately priced for the Thao Dien area. It is a popular indian restaurant suitable for family brunch, group dinner, vegetarian-friendly meals.













