Singapore's Banana Leaf

Bold flavors from India, China and Malaysia pack an aromatic and one-two punch at busy Farmers Market stand.

(323) 244-2882

6333 W Third St Ste 122 (Fairfax Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90036 34.0714 -118.36

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Neighborhoods: La Brea, Central LA

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9am-9pm

Sat 9am-8pm

Sun 10am-7pm

Price:

$$

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

People Watching, Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Lunch Spot, Outdoor Dining

General Info:

Open 7 Days

Cuisine:

Asian, Malaysian

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Singapore's Banana Leaf

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The family-owned Singapore's Banana Leaf is located in the Farmers Market at L.A.'s famed shopping locale, The Grove. Linger over the bold flavors of the authentic Singaporean, Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine, including spins on fried rice and noodle dishes, chicken and beef satay, and salads.

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The Scene – Market regulars, Hollywood hipsters and adventurous Grove shoppers squeeze together in line to place their orders at the uncluttered counter of this popular, family-run establishment. Service is not especially speedy, but it is friendly and pleasant, and food comes appealingly served on real banana leaves. – – The Food – The home-style cuisine, a merge of Far Eastern flavors, hits its mark. Rojak salad, a dizzying, delectable melange of fresh fruit, crisp vegetables and fried tofu tossed in a heavenly spicy peanut-tamarind dressing, is not to be missed.…

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Know Before You Go:
Menu items are spiced by request. When ordering, avoid disappointment by clearly specifying a mild, medium or hot heat meter.
Parking:
The closest spaces are in the south parking area. Parking is free for up to two hours with validation.
What to Drink:
Fresh-squeezed limeade or pineapple juice makes for a cooling complement to many of the menu's spicy dishes, as does a selection of canned juices imported from Indonesia.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “The ambiance and service are excellent.”
  2. “Also, it is in the Grove, so parking isn't the best but if you happen to be spending the day in the grove, this is the place to grab a bite.”
food quality
90.90999603271484% positive
  1. “Staff is friendly, food is prepared to order with fresh ingredients, relatively inexpensive.”
  2. “Authentic food”
  3. “SBL serves up great Singaporean dishes for a decent price.”
  4. “The food is always yummy and the people are always friendly.”
  5. “The mee goreng noodles are addictive.”
  6. “Both dishes were very good.”
  7. “Singapore banana leaf serves good food, that rarely goes along with good value nowadays.”
  8. “We never imagine that this restaurant will be located in the middle of a fresh produce market.”
  9. “This place is AWESOME with really authentic food.”
  10. “The staff was extremely nice & said that it was more singaporean than malay, but I've been to Singapore as well & the food still was not this greasy!”
  11. “. . customer service and good food?”
  12. “If you like Chinese or Indian cuisine, give Singapore a try.”
  13. “Awful non authentic food!”
  14. “Great food and friendly staff”
  15. “This is some of my favorite food on earth.”
  16. “this food is excellent.”
  17. “This stall is located in the middle of fresh produce market.”
  18. “have tasted lots of wannabes but the food there is authentic and fabulous!”
  19. “Good food!”
  20. “used to live in Malaysia & the food is not that great--the nasi goreng & mee goreng were both way too greasy & not all that flavorful.”
  21. “From the curry to the laksa, all of which are made to order with fresh veggies, one can escape the usual L.A. food scene.”
  22. “The otak otak was some weird dough mixture flavored with fish flavoring served with peanut butter sambal.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “Also, it is in the Grove, so parking isn't the best but if you happen to be spending the day in the grove, this is the place to grab a bite.”
  2. “This friendly little restaurant in the old Farmer's Market, next to the grove, is a great place to try when you are feeling adventursome.”
service
100.0% positive
  1. “The people there are friendly too.”
  2. “The service was friendly--we didn't know what to order, so we asked at the counter for recommendations.”
  3. “Staff is friendly, food is prepared to order with fresh ingredients, relatively inexpensive.”
  4. “. . customer service and good food?”
  5. “Great food and friendly staff”
  6. “The staff was extremely nice & said that it was more singaporean than malay, but I've been to Singapore as well & the food still was not this greasy!”
  7. “Michael is always friendly and a true joy to see him when we visit.”
  8. “This friendly little restaurant in the old Farmer's Market, next to the grove, is a great place to try when you are feeling adventursome.”
  9. “The ambiance and service are excellent.”
  10. “The food is always yummy and the people are always friendly.”
  11. “The service is fast and efficient.”
  12. “The owners of this restaurant are so friendly and have really created a sense of "family" with the customers.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “SBL serves up great Singaporean dishes for a decent price.”
  2. “Staff is friendly, food is prepared to order with fresh ingredients, relatively inexpensive.”
  3. “Singapore banana leaf serves good food, that rarely goes along with good value nowadays.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

10/08/11

slow service

by jenniferripa

small portion, expensive,

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/25/11

Really Enjoy The Food!!

by jannetmorison

I enjoy their food here. I don't know if it's also the same chef cooking as the one in Top Chef this season, but at least I like the super fast way they get the food out to you, without feeling hurried. More accurately, I think I should say that the food comes out in successions, at the perfect timing.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/05/09

One of the only Malaysian places in LA

by monrok

I have been looking for one item everywhere in LA, Roti Kunai, and I finally found it here! This place is AWESOME with really authentic food. Too bad it is just a little eatery, and there aren't more restaurants like this is LA, there are quite a few in New York. Also, it is in the Grove, so parking isn't the best but if you happen to be spending the day in the grove, this is the place to grab a bite.

  • Pros: Authentic Authentic!!
  • Cons: Just a fast food place, no ambiance
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/08/09

Overrated, not authentic, and worst service in farmer's market

by fredericksho

I used to like this place, but not anymore. The last time I went there, I ordered Tuna Sambal and it tasted really weird and not authentic. They also reduce the food portion a lot.

Most importantly, the woman at the server's really rude and she kept playing with her little girl when I ordered.

NOT RECOMMENDED!

  • Pros: none
  • Cons: Worst service, rude people, not authentic
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/08/08

Awful non authentic food!

by pulaupinang

Awful! The beef rendang was sourish and tough. The chicken curry tasted like boiled chicken added to curry sauce. The otak otak was some weird dough mixture flavored with fish flavoring served with peanut butter sambal. Is this a new Singaporean dip? The girl who took our order looked like she would rather be anywhere but taking orders. Very unfriendly! Rolled her eyes at a customer who took some time in ordering. I was born and raised in Malaysia....Sorry! this place is not worth the drive and the parking nightmare!

  • Pros: Pictures of food looked appetizing!
  • Cons: Food was not tasty, ordered spicy and got mild, almost run down by angry driver waiting for parking

The Details on Singapore's Banana Leaf

Place Categories:

  • authentic food
  • love place
  • fast service
  • friendly staff
  • fresh produce market
  • always friendly people
  • great singaporean dishes
  • good value
  • great little stall
  • friendly owners
  • good taste
  • addictive mee
  • fresh ingredients
  • love goring
  • favorite farmers market restaurants
  • best parking
  • weird dough mixture
  • favorite mee goreng
  • friendly little restaurant
  • excellent ambiance
  • like cuisine
  • recommended highly
  • refreshing soooo
  • always friendly michael
  • nice flavor

Message from Singapore's Banana Leaf

  • Authentic Malaysian food
  • Takeout
  • Catering

The family-owned Singapore's Banana Leaf is located in the Farmers Market at L.A.'s famed shopping locale, The Grove. Linger over the bold flavors of the authentic Singaporean, Indonesian and Malaysian cuisine, including spins on fried rice and noodle dishes, chicken and beef satay, and salads.

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