All reader reviews by Hugh

The Banana Leaf

I have been eating Indian food in the London area for 25 years. I have also sampled many other authentic South Indian restaurants (esp in Wimbledon) but none of them get close to the food at this place. I have been eating at the Banana Leaf for 25 years as well! It is simply the best Indian food I have ever tasted.

You must try the vegetarian appetisers, The Masala Dosai is my favourite dish in London. The Goan Chicken Vindaloo is superb and not as 'hot' as in an ordinary (Bangladeshi) Curry House. But I would guess that every dish on the menu is as good. The food is very rich and the focus is on taste rather than heat.

I no longer live in Croydon but I travel to eat here.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10