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Banana Leaf
Proper south Indian cooking on Cranbrook Road—dosas that actually crisp up right and curries that don't mess about.
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You walk into Banana Leaf and immediately clock that this isn't trying to be fancy. The place has that warm, unpretentious vibe of somewhere the local south Indian community actually eats at, which is exactly the point. The menu does what it does brilliantly: dosas arrive properly golden and thin, idlis are fluffy, and the sambar's got actual depth to it. Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a proper meal with mates, there's proper hospitality happening here. The crowd's mixed—families, office workers popping over from the business parks, people who know what they're after. Prices are dead reasonable for what you're getting, and the kitchen doesn't cut corners.
Known for
- ★Crispy, properly made dosas
- ★Fluffy idlis and sambar
- ★Affordable, no-nonsense curries
- ★Genuine local spot, not touristy
- ★Reliable lunch spot for the area
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