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Banana Bistro Banana Leaf Restaurant @ The Starling

Banana Bistro Banana Leaf Restaurant @ The Starling

4.3(405) See reviews on Google ✓ Verified
Brunch & All-Day Breakfast
73
composite score
Service
Brunch & All-Day Breakfast
Reviews
405

What recent reviews say

Banana Leaf serves flavourful banana leaf meals and Indian curries in Damansara Utama with generous portions and warm service, but struggles with inconsistent execution. Kitchen speed lags during lunch, and staff shortages mean slow refills and table clearing. Prices are reasonable, yet the experience hinges on staffing levels.

Praised for
  • tasty food, particularly banana leaf meals and biryani
  • good portion sizes and vegetarian options
  • friendly and warm staff service
  • fresh, flavourful dishes
Watch-outs
  • slow service and long wait times during peak hours
  • understaffed during lunch rushes
  • inconsistent food quality
  • poor complaint handling
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Strengths

  • generous portions and full vegetarian sets
  • fresh, flavourful curries compared to nearby competitors
  • reasonable prices for the portion size

How we scored this

Methodology
Star rating 53
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

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Last updated 2026-07-01