Banana Leaf Rice is Truly a Perfect Lunch Menu

For the Whole Family!

Credit: Banana Leaf Rice Artwork by Tourism Selangor

Did you know, banana leaf rice originated from the Southern of India, in the State of Tamil Nadu, Kerala? This menu was introduced in Malaysia during the British colonial era. Banana leaf rice is very popular among Malaysians especially for lunch because it comes with a variety of sides which makes it a complete meal. In this article, Tourism Selangor has listed for you, 7 restaurants which offer banana leaf rice menu around the State of Selangor!

1) Yap Kee Banana Leaf, Klang

Yap Kee Banana Leaf is a restaurant that offers delicious banana leaf rice. It is very popular among tourists and locals. The must-try menu at this restaurant includes spicy fried chicken, fried fish, chicken curry, fish curry or lamb curry served with papadom and cabbage! Also, you should try the amber juice, which completes the meal!

Credit: Yap Kee Banana Leaf by timeoutkl @ IG

2) Kanna Curry House, Petaling jaya

If you come to Section 17, Petaling Jaya, you must try the very appetizing banana leaf rice at Kanna Curry House! The restaurant has been serving banana leaf rice since 1976. Like other restaurants, you can enjoy banana leaf rice with a variety of sides including fried squid, fish curry and many more!

Credit: Kanna Curry House by asrin.band @ IG

3) Sri Nirwana Maju Restaurant, Subang Jaya

This restaurant will most likely be your favourite! Sri Nirwana Maju Restaurant located at USJ 9, Subang Jaya serves the unique banana leaf rice with a selection of sides such as bitter gourd which is particularly crispy! In addition, this restaurant also serves other menu such as fried noodles, fried rice and many more!

Credit: Restoran Sri Nirwana Maju by bengwooi @ IG

4) Laxmi’z Kitchen, Rawang

Located in Rawang, Laxmi’z Kitchen delivers wonderful banana leaf rice to its customers! Are you a fan of crabs? If that’s the case, here is the perfect place for you to enjoy delicious crab masala. Make sure you stop by this restaurant if you are in Rawang!

Credit: Laxmi’z Kitchen by laxmiz_kitchen @ IG

5) Acha Curry House, Petaling Jaya

Acha Curry House is a restaurant that offers delicious banana leaf rice in Petaling Jaya. The restaurant serves several options of curry -- from chicken curry, salted fish curry, fish curry, to crab curry. Not only that, you may choose from a variety of vegetable menu such as pumpkin puree, pickled cucumber, bean sprouts and more! Do not miss out the chance to taste it all here!

Credit: Acha Curry House by qqniki @ IG

6) Matahariis Banana Leaf, Seri Kembangan

Matahariis Banana Leaf in Seri Kembangan has been popular among the locals since 2004. The banana leaf rice is served with white rice or turmeric rice, with a wide selection of vegetables and sides. In addition to banana leaf rice, you can also try the restaurant’s famous thosai!

Credit: Matahariis Banana Leaf by Matahariis Banana Leaf @ Facebook

7) Macha & Co, The Curve

Macha & Co allows you to dine-in comfortably as it is air-conditioned. The cosy restaurant also serves tasty banana leaf rice. The recipe has been passed down over a few generations, and good news to those who are on diet, Macha & Co also serves brown rice which of course contains more nutrients!

Credit: Macha & Co, The Curve by haizimhmk @ IG

If the thought of banana leaf rice makes you drool, hence what are you waiting for? Bring your friends or family together to “Pusing Selangor Dulu” and enjoy banana leaf rice at the restaurants listed above. Hear hear, banana leaf rice is one of the most-loved meals by Malaysians regardless of age and race!

However, customers are reminded to kindly adhere to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) set by the National Security Council in accordance to Phase 4 of the National Recovery Plan, such as ensuring social distancing, wearing face mask at all times in public, and applying hand sanitizer regularly, for the well-being of many.

You may log on to Tourism Selangor’s official website, www.selangor.travel for inspiration on your travel to Selangor, or follow Tourism Selangor’s official social media accounts; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Tourism Selangor's YouTube channel to stay inspired! #PusingSelangorDulu!

About Tourism Selangor

Tourism Selangor is Selangor State’s Official Tourism Promotion Agency established to increase the number of local and international tourists to Selangor by enhancing and developing the known as well as the undiscovered beauty of the State. Many initiatives are taken to achieve this such as organizing local and international campaigns, events, overseas tourism trade missions, local roadshows and many more.