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2.79 

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Shubham Co-operative Housing Society, Juhu Versova Link Road, Andheri West, Mumbai 400053, MH

+91-9022908209

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10:30 AM To 11:30 PM  
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Mon10:30 AM To 11:30 PM
Tue10:30 AM To 11:30 PM
Wed10:30 AM To 11:30 PM
Thur10:30 AM To 11:30 PM
Fri10:30 AM To 11:30 PM
Sat08:30 AM To 11:30 PM
Sun08:30 AM To 11:30 PM
CuisinesNorth Indian, South Indian
Cost for two900 for two people (approx.)
Popular DishesThali
Filtered Coffee
Appam
Neer Dosa
Uttapam
Coorg Idli
Idli Platter
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Outdoor Seating

Home Delivery

Pure Veg

Banana Leaf, Andheri, Mumbai Reviews

Mumbai India
Arrogant staff
Nov 13, 2010 10:13 PM 4050 Views

I had booked the party hall at Banana Leaf for my daughters first birthday party. The booking was done and advance was paid almost a month in advance. However, one week before the final date I was suddenly informed by the management that the prices have changed and I would have to shell out extra money.I had no choice since we had already invited the people. Then I was informed that the menu has changed since the cost of food items had gone up.


Finally, the management tells me that I would have to confirm additional number of people since they would not be able to break even in the current number of people.I had no choice but to eventually cancel the party


The arrogance of the manager and the staff really put me off and I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone, especially if you are planning a party.


A Gatronomical Journey to the South!
Oct 19, 2010 10:51 AM 27353 Views

Banana Leaf is an excellent place for people who haven't had the chance to try real South Indian food. My South Indian friends who've been there say that the food is pretty authentic. I'd previously tried yummy South Indian food thanks to my brother, who studied in Matunga and introduced us to the South Indian restaurants close to his college (I think one was called Sharda), but Banana Leaf makes life easier since it's closer to home. The menu covers vegetarian dishes from all the southern states, be it Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh or Karnataka.


The menu is divided into soups, wadai, idli, uttapams, dosa, rice plate, vegetable dishes, mini meals, accompaniments, snacks, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages. I'd strongly recommend skipping the sandwich section altogether... like they say, "When in Rome, do as the Romans," similarly when in a South Indian restaurant, focus on the South Indian food. So lets look at the different South Indian options available, and there are plenty!


You can start with soups, I've never tried the soups here, so I won't be able to comment. If you look at the wadai section and you're not worried about deep-fried food, you must try their mysore bonda... it's nice and fluffy and comes to you steaming hot and delicious. The other wadas taste pretty similar to the usual wadas you get at udipi restaurants, not really special. And being a Punjabi, I can't bring myself to try a dahi-wada at a South Indian restaurant, although I'm sure it'll be good. I can tell you my favorite thing from the idli section is the hyderabadi tomato korma with idli. This is a delicious dish with a thick, tangy tomato gravy and pieces of soft, spongy idli. It tends to be pretty spicy, so ask that they cut down on the spice quotient when you place the order (if your spice threshold is low).


I've never tried an uttapam at Banana Leaf, although the roasted onion garlic uttapamhas caught my eye and is on my next-time list :) I've tried plenty from their dosa section... the rava masala dosa has to be my favorite, even though the amount of ghee on it makes me cringe. But it's really delicious, with different flavors and textures that hit your palate all together. I also love their udipi masala dosa, which is a regular masala dosa. They also have interestingly different-sounding dosas like honey coconut dosa, but so far I haven't been too experimental... I figured I'll try out all the authentic food and then move on to the exotic, different-sounding ones (if at all).


They serve three different kinds of chutneys with their dosa, uttapams, and idlis and all three are so delicious. I'm not a big fan of coconut, but at Banana Leaf, I'm a convert. Their coconut chutney is delicious (they have a green one and a white one). They also have this delicious red chutney that's tangy, spicy, and sweet, and it's my absolute favorite. The sambar at the restaurant is mind-blowing. It's a bit too spicy (even when you ask that it not be), but once you get past that blast of spice, you'll taste wonderful flavors... it's sweet, spicy, tangy... it hits practically every tastebud! And it's not watery like at some places - it's deliciously loaded with vegetables and lentils. What's sweet is that they'll give you unlimited sambar and chutney with your order and won't charge you for extras. I've also heard good things about their rasam, but I'm a sambar freak :)


If you don't want idli, dosa, uttapa, Banana Leaf also has other South Indian rice delicacies like bisse bille bhaath.This is rice mixed in with sambar and vegetables and is delicious, specially with a nice vegetable raita - the spicy, hot rice and the cold yogurt are a terrific combination. I haven't tried any other rice dish yet, but it's gonna be the tamarind rice or curd rice next time I'm there. They also have a hyderabadi biryani for biryani lovers. And I've always skipped their snacks section because that's largely different kinds of upmas and I'm not crazy about upma.


If you're not big on rice or rice based preparations, you could also get vegetables with appams or neer dosas or kerela parathas (another thing a Punju wouldn't do is have parathas at a South Indian restaurant, but I hear the parathas are nice). Try the Aviyal, mixed vegetables in a coconut gravy... this dish makes me love coconut! Also, Aviyal is one of the few South Indian dishes that isn't very spicy. They have several other curries, gassis, and kormas that sound tempting, but so far I haven't gotten around to trying any. All that food, so little time!


Finally, you can't leave Banana Leaf without trying an authentic South Indian dessert. You should try their payasam - they have two kinds, one with semolina, the other with coconut. I know they are both delicious, but I don't like anything that resembles kheer, so it's not for me. They have other sweet dishes too like gulab jamuns, halwas (please don't try gajar ka halwa here, it's a travesty), ice cream, and even brownies. Next time maybe the walnut halwa... although I'm suspicious of how South Indian that is.


The one grouse I have is that even when you ask that a dish not be very spicy, it still has the potential to blow your head off. I understand that spices are integral to south indian cuisine, but not everyone can handle that... I love mildly spicy food, but atBanana Leafit can get to be too much. Another problem is that there aren't many drink options. It would be nice if they could include some interesting mocktails... something other than the usual chaas, lassi, soft drink, iced tea, sweet/salty lime juice, and milkshakes(they even have fresh coconut water,but it's ridiculously overpriced). Anyway, a delicious, cool drink would go a long way with spicy food. I think they also have South Indian filter coffee, but in Bombay's humidity, you'll probably be asking for ice to add to that, heeheehee.


Other than that, Banana Leaf is awesome. The food is delicious, service is excellent... the guy who takes your order will helpfully suggest dishes that might appeal to you and explain them, if you're confused. Trust me, you will be confused with all the options in each section. The wait staff is very attentive, but not obtrusive. The food will arrive at your table within 10-15 minutesof placing your order - even when the restaurant is crowded. The food is served on banana leafs (supported by steel dishes). They even serve sweet paan at the end of the meal when they bring you your cheque. My friends say it's awesome and always make a grab for mine (I've never tried paan yet because stuffed leaf doesn't appeal, I'd rather stuff a golgappa :)


Banana Leaf is located at Juhu-Versova link road and thankfully they have valet parking. The restaurant is open from 11:30 am to 12 at night, so you can drop in for a late breakfast, or lunch, or dinner, or just a snack. If you're going for lunch or dinner over a weekend, try to make a reservation or you'll have to wait for a table. A meal there, including your starters, mains, beverage, and dessert will come to about 250 per person, so it's pretty reasonable - specially considering the restaurant's excellent hygeine and ambiance. And there's a Mad Over Donuts outlet right next door, in case you're in the mood for some delicious donuts and coffee after your meal!


Jains, dont even look this way
Jul 03, 2010 11:54 PM 3697 Views

10 of us dined there and had pre-confirmed if they had Jain food. However we were served chutney with garlic and the guys insisted that it was jain. Although a large variety, the items were not at par with authentic south Indian restaurants in matunga.


Moreover one of our items had onions and the staff told us that the plate may have not been clean. They are actually admitting that they may overlook such basic hygiene.


Bottom line, jain or not, unless you really don't have an option - head to matunga, be spoilt for choice and enjoy the fantastic south Indian food.


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Going Bananas
Dec 30, 2009 02:59 PM 1875 Views

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  • Banana Leaf Restaurant - Mumbai
    Jun 27, 2008 02:58 PM 5124 Views

    Banana Leaf


    1 to 8, Shubham Co op housing Society, Next to United Bank of India, Juhu Versova Link Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai  - 53. Tel: 26239999/26709999/26289090


    Cuisine: In their own words ‘Fine Veg Dining & Coffee House’


    Valet Parking: Yes


    The ambience;


    The restaurant is spread over a spacious area and done up to resemble a stately home of South India with wooden rafters on the ceiling and gleaming pillars, giving it  a very old world charm. Really well-done R K Laxman sketches adorn the length of the walls. There is a gorgeous mural of the Madurai temple on one wall with banana leaves and brass oil lamps flanking either side of it. I specially loved the fresh and vibrant green wall (exactly the color of a banana leaf). The tables are placed too close to each other with only a wire mesh separating some. Also, the restaurant was way too noisy! And adding to the cacophony of sound was the classical music blaring in the background.


    Staff.


    The waiters were a confused lot; the ones serving our table did not understand Hindi nor English nor gestures. And we had to wait awhile till we could get attention. The maitre de was helpful though. He suggested that we were ordering way too much for 3 people and helped us with the order. (That’s a different topic altogether that the dishes suggested by him were awful)


    What we ate and drank;


    Sweet Lassi (Rs 60) too thick.


    Aam Panna( Rs 75) the overwhelming taste of jaljira masala hit us first (even after it was stirred well) it was way too thick for an Aam Panna I suspected ample green food color being used.


    Paneer Gassi with Appams (Rs 175) didn’t taste remotely like gassi. I could only taste coarsely ground khus khus, which I am sure is NOT an ingredient used in a gassi. It almost tasted like paneer makhani.


    Malabari Curry with Appams (Rs 175) thankfully the curry was delicious. But way too vibrantly red. Artificial food color used once again, I thought.


    Appams (Rs 50) were leathery. Not fluffy and light, like appams should ideally be.


    Hyderabadi Biryani (Rs 150 ) it was green! Probably didn’t want the color left over from the Aam Panna to go waste! And tasted anything BUT like a biryani, Hyderabadi or otherwise! Just green rice and vegetables tossed together.


    The meal rounded off with a South India paan which was delicious.


    The reason I mention the use of food color repeatedly is that I am allergic to it, red food color in particular, and I had a flaming allergic attack right after this meal, confirming my suspicions of food color being used liberally.


    The meal, the ambience, and the service nothing worked for us. Reservation is a must. And even after you’ve reserved, expect to wait a while for your table. Without a reservation, expect to wait for an hour. And the options, for while you wait, are either standing on the footpath outside the restaurant or under the makeshift canopy in the verandah of the restaurant.


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