South Indian food on a banana leaf in the heart of Ben Thanh
Banana Leaf Saigon is an Indian restaurant in the alley at 46/6 Pham Hong Thai — a South Indian and Malaysian kitchen serving thali, dosa and roti on green banana leaves, open daily 7:00–23:00.
Every meal, a fresh leaf
Instead of metal trays, thali meals here arrive on real banana leaves — the traditional South Indian way. A bright room, golden lattice arches, green table mats: the whole space wears the leaf's colors.
Four leaf parcels worth ordering
The dishes guests order most — photographed by the owner and diners.
Kottu Roti & Masala Chai
Chopped roti tossed with curry, with a hot masala chai — the owner's own photo.
Masala Dosa
A crisp fermented-rice crepe around spiced potato curry — the South Indian must-order.
Flatbreads & Curry
Tandoor-baked breads with a rich curry — tear, scoop, finish.
The Banana-Leaf Thali
Rice, sambar, vegetables, dal and appalam — laid straight on a green banana leaf.
Around the bright room
White tables, crimson napkins, green mats — and the golden lattice arch wall.
Come eat off the leaf
ADDRESS
46/6 Pham Hong Thai, Ben Thanh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Open daily · 7:00–23:00
Open daily · 7:00–23:00.
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