Having a really good banana leaf on an empty stomach is definitely satisfying. Not forgetting the food coma we’ll be getting right after eating as well. If you love banana leaf as much as we do, then this 10 must-try banana leaf spot in KL/PJ 2025 guide should be on your list.
10 Banana Leaf Spots You Have To Visit In KL & PJ!
1. Acha Curry House
This is the spot where local PJ-ians come to satisfy their banana leaf cravings. It’s best known for its authentic and traditional South Indian dishes, such as fried tenggiri fish, salted fish curry, and their specialty, sambal ikan bilis. Another great thing about this place is that you can help yourself to four types of vegetables and curries at no extra charge. Expect the queue to start as early as 11:30 a.m., and note that parking is limited—so plan ahead if you’re visiting.
Acha Curry House
Address: 42, Jalan SS 2/4a, SS 2, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Opens daily (10:30am – 4:30pm), closes every 2nd Monday of the month
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Instagram
2. Puchong Chettinad Mess
Set on the first floor of a row of shop lots in Bandar Puteri Puchong, this place is a hidden gem for banana leaf lovers. It began as a family-run catering business (which is still operating) and has since expanded into a must-try banana leaf spot. Their mutton varuval and fried squid are among their specialties. Meals start from RM10, and they even offer a special briyani dish on weekends.
P.S. The tables are arranged in a canteen-style layout, and seating can be limited.
Puchong Chettinad Mess
Address: 11, Jalan Puteri 7/9, Bandar Puteri, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Operating Hours: Opens Daily (11am – 2:30pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
3. Big Leaf BLR
Not sure what to eat in Seksyen 17, PJ? Then you should check out this spot—some Google reviews even call it “one of the best banana leaf rice in PJ.” Their mutton masala, fried squid, and refillable vegetables are part of the reason people keep coming back. They’ve also recently started serving naan and tandoori chicken from 6 p.m. onwards. While the space isn’t air-conditioned, it’s quite breezy thanks to the greenery-filled interior, and it offers spacious seating.
Big Leaf BLR
Address: 600-GF, Jalan 17/12, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Opens Daily (11am – 10pm)
Status: Pork-free, Alcohol-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
4. Madurai Muniyandi Villas
Located on the first floor of the popular Brickfields food court at Kompleks Tun Sambanthan, this place is truly a gem—especially for those who can eat a lot! They serve a massive banana leaf meal in the Thiruvilla Sapadu style, which can be shared by 3–4 people. All dishes are cooked to order using the owner’s family secret recipes. You’ve got to try their seafood varuval, which includes crab, squid, and prawns, as well as their spicy chicken varuval. Yummy in the tummy!
Madurai Muniyandi Villas
Address: No 7 level, 1, Jalan Tun Sambanthan 1, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Opens Daily (11:30am – 11pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link(s): Facebook | Instagram
5. Kavitha Banana Leaf
Looking for a budget banana leaf meal in PJ? Kavitha Banana Leaf is the place for you. A vegetarian banana leaf set is priced for only RM8 with unlimited veggie, rice and condiment. They’ve been around since 1974 and has been making customers happy with their over 70 types of homecooked South Indian dishes. Try their fried bitter gourd onion, mutton varuval, and fish puttu (shark fish). This place has three outlets across PJ with one of them being in a food court.
Kavitha Banana Leaf
Address: Outlet 1: No 19 Taman Selera Jalan Othman 46000 Petaling Jaya
Outlet 2: No 2 Jalan,1/3 Seksyen 4 46050 Petaling Jaya
Outlet 3: No 51 Block D G Floor Jaya One The School
Operating Hours: Timing varies in each outlet
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
6. Maya @ Bangsar Banana Leaf
Maya @ Bangsar is a family run restaurant that prides itself on their authentic home-cooked Indian food that’s passed down from generation to generation. Pair your rice with their thick salted fish curry and crab curry. As for the side dishes, try their fried chicken and mutton varuval for extra goodness to your meal. Since it’s located at Jalan Telawi, Bangsar parking can be difficult but so worth it!
Maya @ Bangsar Banana Leaf
Address: 21, Jln Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Opens Daily (11am – 11pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
7. Grand Neela’s Restaurant
Have you ever tried Turkey Masala? Grand Neela’s Restaurant in Puchong is the place to go for this uncommon dish, alongside their popular Keralan and Chettinad cuisine. Their banana leaf meal includes fragrant rice served with a variety of vegetable sides. They also offer fresh prawn sambal, crab masala, and chicken varuval.
Grand Neela’s Restaurant
Address: 31, Jalan Kenari 17e, Bandar Puchong Jaya, 47100 Puchong, Selangor
Operating Hours: Monday to Thursday (9:30am – 10pm), Friday to Sunday (9am – 10pm)
Status: Pork-free
Link (s): Facebook | Instagram
8. Masala Wheels
Masala Wheels started as a food truck business and has since become one of the most sought-after banana leaf spots in the PJ area. They serve South Indian and Sri Lankan specialties such as mutton briyani, mutton varuval, and crab rasam—accompanied by six types of curries. There’s also an alfresco dining area if you’d like to enjoy your meal with a natural breeze.
Masala Wheels
Address: 4, Jalan 1/3, Seksyen 1, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: Opens Daily (11:30am – 4pm)
Status: Halal-Certified
9. Kanna Curry House
OG banana leaf fans will already know this place as one of the go-to places to satisfy your banana leaf food cravings since 1976. They are most famous for their high pressure Fried Chicken to accompany your meal. It’s super tender, juicy and a shame if you don’t order it. Don’t sleep on their banana leaf set too as they offer delicious veges and curries as well. They have a few outlets across PJ and KL so options are endless for you to try this spot.
Kanna Curry House
Address: Jalan Gasing PJ, Seksyen 17 PJ, Section 4 PJ, Taman Mayang PJ, Puchong, Bdr Menjalara Kepong, Klang
Operating Hours: Varies across outlets
Status: Pork-free, Alcohol-free
Link (s): Website | Facebook | Instagram
10. Ricksha Bangsar
This place serves unique farm-to-table South Indian dishes. Their standout side dishes to go with the banana leaf meal are the prawn butter masala and calamari pakora. There’s also a vegetarian option available. Each banana leaf set is priced at RM13, and the vegetable portions are generous as well. It’s located on the first floor along the busy streets of Jalan Telawi, Bangsar, and is air-conditioned.
Madras Ricksha, Bangsar
Address: 9A, Jalan Telawi 5, Bangsar, 59100 Wilayah Perseketuan, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating Hours: Opens Daily (11am – 11pm)
Status: Pork-free, Halal-sourced ingredients
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