The banana-leaf alley in Ben Thanh

Banana Leaf Saigon sits in the alley at 46/6 Pham Hong Thai, about 200m off the main road — easy to walk past, worth finding. Inside is a bright South Indian and Malaysian kitchen, serving on banana leaves and trusted by Muslim diners.

The alley

200m off the main road

The restaurant sits in the alley at 46/6 Pham Hong Thai — diners say it first feels like a wrong turn, then the green sign appears.

The kitchen

South India meets Malaysia

The menu spans South India (dosa, thali) and Malaysia (roti canai) — two food cultures on one leaf.

Halal

Trusted by Muslim diners

Diners note it as a Muslim-friendly halal address in District 1 — a big plus for Muslim travelers.

Second branch

Another Banana Leaf in District 2

Per the restaurant's website, a second branch sits at 9 Nguyen Dang Giai, Thao Dien — same menu, same leaf.