Banana Leaf in Swansea

My favourite place to eat in Swansea. Delicious food and loads of vegan options. The rasam soup is amazing, can't help but have it on every visit.

Brilliant service and tasty food We enjoyed the dosai’s Amazing vegetarian and vegan options

The food was excellent and prompt, service was polite, swift and friendly. Overall would recommend

Lovely varied menu with great vegan/veggie options. Service was great with very friendly staff! Particularly enjoyed the aubergine curry and the spinach dhal.

Amazing food and great staff. I can't recommend this restaurant enough 10/10

Traditional sri lanken food. Well priced and good portions!

Some very nice kothu and samosas

If you very spicy and tasty food, this is the place with excellent service.

Great food and very friendly service. Best Sri Lankan restaurant we’ve been to.

Dosa was amazing and mr mei was so kind and welcoming .

Have eaten here 4 or 5 times now, always delicious with really friendly service. Great for vegetarians and vegans as well as meat eaters. Can be spicy but they will adjust to your preference.

Perfect. All was perfect. The food the drink the staff, the best ever. The chicken butter and biryani was so so so delicious!!!

First time there and we loved the food. Service excellent. Very attentive. Will definitely be back.

Loved the mutton curry and mutton chukka here. Recommend it to everyone. We asked them to make it super spicy and they made it as per our choice.

Great place good food nice calm atmosphere and amazing hospitality

Really nice food with friendly and quick service

Food was very flavourful and filling and staff were very lovely, will definitely be coming again soon!!

Wonderful meal, would recommend

The food here is always superb. The menu has lots of choice and some unusual dishes. The staff are always very friendly and give a warm welcome.

Best restaurant in Swansea! Delicious food, lovely service and great atmosphere. I recommend it to everyone! ☺️

Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend!

Amazing, you’ll just have to try it!

Always good food at Banana Leaf - including good service and great knowledge of allergens. I always feel safe eating her and always enjoy the food.

Amazing! Gorgeous food. Lovely people

Excellent food, great flavours, highly recommended.

Food arrived really quick and tasted so good. Spice levels were customised too! Cost, ambience and food wise , worth it and must try for South Indian foods

Popped in again and as ever very happy. I had the methu vadai and mutton kothu parrotta whilst my partner had the Prawn noodles. We were asked what level of spice and this was delivered. A lovely evening.

Favourite place to go for dosa and sambar. They have one of the best mutton dishes! The service is usually fast too.

Excellent food at very reasonable prices.

Delicious food and lovely staff!

Wow ! What a gem, super friendly staff , excellent food , we will return .

Good service and taste is also good.

Really good mutton biriani. Generous portion sizes. Attentive service.

Love it here. Fantastic South Indian & Sri Lankan food. Always reliable, consistently great food.

Lovely food and very friendly staff who were really accommodating. Definitely coming here again!

Always such delicious food and really lovely, friendly staff. I’ve been here a few times with a big family group and food is always served together despite the numbers. Would definitely recommend 😊

We experience very friendly staff service and also all food were very tasty.highly recommended.

Great menu, we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. All staff were really helpful. Would highly recommend.

Top notch Food, Excellent Customer service Overall Good

My new favourite place to eat . Lovely warm welcome from the friendly attentive staff . Food was superb , highly recommend the Dosai . Will definitely be eating here again .

Cracking meal in the Banana Leaf. Not been in years but quality still as high as ever. Worth the visit just for the milk hoppers and the parotta bread! Superb! Great service too. Great with our kid.

I went here last week for the first time with my 4 year old daughter and we had the lovliest welcome and service the gentleman made such a nice fuss of my daughter and the other family who were in theirs children as well what a kind man and the service and food was just amazing the cauliflower is gorgeous we will see you soon

Really nice food. Staff very helpful and patient to explain the meals. Have reccomended this place to friends. Top quality. Thanks.

Food and service were awesome. Must try the special kothu. Masala tea was good too.

The restaurant, though it may be difficult to find a parking spot, offers a wide variety of South Indian dishes. The 'Kothuporotta' we ordered, unfortunately, was not fresh, leading to an unpleasant experience. However, the rest of the dishes were acceptable, and the overall atmosphere and service were good.

I ordered chicken fried rice and chicken biryani from Banana Leaf on 20/02/2025 at 10:30 PM, that is last night and it was honestly the worst experience ever. I specifically asked for the food to be spicy, but instead of cooking it properly, they just threw raw chili powder on the rice. To make things worse, the chicken in the fried rice wasn’t even properly fried—it felt undercooked and completely tasteless. It was inedible, not just for me but for my friend as well. After eating it, my stomach got upset, and the whole experience was extremely disappointing. This is absolutely unacceptable, especially when customers are paying good money for a meal. If this restaurant wants to keep its customers, they need to learn how to cook food properly and serve it with care. Throwing raw spices into a dish, serving undercooked chicken, and calling it “spicy” is not cooking—it’s negligence. My money was completely wasted, and I would not recommend this place unless they seriously improve their food quality and cooking standards.

Loved the music, attentive service and short wait times for food. Lots and lots of vegetarian options and the staff made excellent recommendations on food I had never had before. The chili fried idly is highly recommended by me, it was absolutely stunning!!!

The food here is extremely disappointing. Their fried rice, paneer curry, and other dishes seem to be thrown together without any real effort or authenticity. For example, when I ordered palak paneer, it was obvious that they had simply mixed some spinach into their regular paneer masala, which was quite easy to tell apart. Initially, I thought this was just a one-off issue, but today's order confirmed otherwise. The fried rice and curry I received were a complete mess—essentially a basic vegetable pulao with some oil added, passed off as fried rice. While I understand that running a business comes with its challenges, as customers, we expect food with an authentic taste and quality that matches the price. Unfortunately, this place falls short on both fronts. I wouldn’t recommend it.

What a find. Fantastic Sri Lankan food (tried the mutton Kohtu and it was delicious). Amazing staff and a great atmosphere. Planning a return visit to try the Dosas)

Very good food, Egg Kothu Paratha and Masala Dosa was great. Extremely budget friendly as well!

Peace of metal (dish washer scruber) comes in food

Omg !! What a place.. best restaurant around. Food was off the chart. Service was faultless. Definitely will be back 😃

Love the food but hate your delivery guy. He kept lying to me. Food was on time but he was a nightmare. Spent 15 - 30 mins just to get my food from the guy. He called me to tell me to come out of my house (all he did was shout food food when i picked up his call). Then he lied about not being able to come to my house as he said the road was blocked and no one could get in, which was an obvious lie, other cars drove by fine. Then he said he was near my house several times and when i spent 10 mins walking around trying to find him, he said he was somewhere else. He then told me to come get the food from him. No explanation or apology, he just told me to come find him and get the food. Had to walk a few blocks to try to find him and suprise surprise, he wasnt even there. He was somewhere else so i had to find a second different place and wait for him to come there in his car. When i confronted him about the lying he just brushed it off.

Good food. I am ordering past 3 weeks Delivered on time good delivery

Today I experienced Banana Leaf at Swansea. I'm an Indian guy, so I came here for my studies in the UK. Our family has considered experimenting with food options beyond Indian cuisine. Normally we use cooking as a traditional way of avoiding outside food quality; we only prefer good, hygienic, and good-quality food outside in our place itself. Seriously, I'm disappointed that I'm asking about the taste of the South Indian style I ordered today. The provided items consist of heated frozen food, with the only gravy being the one they mentioned, despite its slight variations. Why should we wait for fresh food at the hotel? Also, it's acceptable to have tasty food. Indeed, Banana Leaf—Swansea is revolutionising the Indian food industry and the art of cooking. To be honest, their approach to food decorating was nothing special. We used to avoid frozen food because our culture typically values freshly prepared food. People in other countries also expect businesses to operate similarly. I can assure you that this individual was operating under the guise of promoting South Indian cuisine, promising to deliver high-quality food to those who enjoy it. However, they failed to uphold the true essence of preparing high-quality food. Please avoid those who love South Indian food; don't try Banana Leaf in Swansea. It will negatively impact both your health and the health of your children. Foods such as dosa and briyani require a specific preparation process for optimal productivity. Normal of making doing business means one that specific food instantaneously prepared means that they can run for the business other items while they are populating and doing the business. If you specifically mean that it's a business strategy, then the hotel industry fits the bill. This individual is not conducting business for the sake of making money, but rather for the purpose of promoting high-quality service. Spoiling the South Indian business strategy I called my friends and told them about today. I experienced Banana Leaf at Swansea. One guy was working as a helper cook. He revealed to me that they stored excess food for a week before making adjustments and reorganising the business. They never think about the quality. It was shocking and spoiling the food industry down, especially the South Indian food industry. Because of this guy, other South Indian industries are also spoiling. Knowing and having poison is okay; not knowing and having it is not acceptable. Be aware of Banana Leaf at Swansea. I don't know how many reviews the restaurant has received, 4+, but I thought about trying their dosa and Biyani, fried rice mixed with hometown business provided here for a new taste of their internal business; it might be high impact. Other than that, there's nothing particularly noteworthy about this restaurant.

A lovely, friendly place that serves the most amazing food at a very reasonable price! Good vegan options and knowledge too. Definitely recommend.

Mini dosa good and crisp. Mutton biryani was super tasty and had plenty of meat in it. Chetinad chicken delicious. Staff really friendly. Would definitely go again.

Fabulous food. Great welcome and service. Delicious food with deep flavours and nothing oily about the dishes. My favourite place to eat in Swansea 🙏

Mei and Monika were amazing. Loved the food

Fantastic restaurant, great vegan options. I stuffed my face and loved every minute

Ordered a mutton Kottu. Couldn’t find any mutton in there. And it tasted awful. Waste of money….

Good food and a pleasant place to visit. Enjoyed the food and will be visiting soon.

it was too good, thank u so much for lovely food....

It was a great experience the food and staff was very nice. I am exited to visit again

I visited Banana Leaf yesterday and had an amazing dining experience. We ordered Kothu Paratha, Sambar Vada, and Curd Vada, and everything was delicious. The Special Banana Leaf Kothu Parotta was outstanding—the paratha was minced perfectly, and the combination of chicken, prawn, and lamb was incredibly flavorful. The Curd Vada and Sambar Vada were equally impressive. The vada was crispy, perfectly shaped, and paired wonderfully with the sambar, which was so delicious that I’m honestly at a loss for words. The restaurant's ambiance was enjoyable, and the service was excellent. The staffs were attentive and friendly, making the experience even better. I highly recommend Banana Leaf to anyone looking for delicious food and great service.

I had the worst experience ever. I inquired about the hygiene standards, but the staff had no knowledge of it. When I asked about vegetarian options, the manager told us that they cook everything in the same utensils, and that all other stores do the same. It was clear that they were not concerned about allergies. His response was quite rude, and it felt like he was indirectly asking us to leave.

The hygiene level is not good . The staff is just doing their work they don’t have manners to talk with customers.

It’s very awful , they even don’t know about the rating of their hygiene rating . The hygiene rating is not good when we asked before ordering the manager telling us story which is not in a manner , rude manager , time waste .

Banana Leaf is an absolute gem for anyone who loves authentic vegetarian food. I tried the idly and Vada, and both were amazing. The idly was soft and fresh, and the Vada was crispy and delicious. The service was quick, and the staff were friendly, making the experience even better. The ambiance is clean and cozy, ideal for a relaxed meal. If you're a fan of traditional vegetarian delicacies, Banana Leaf is a must-visit.

Had a great meal, excellent in every way.

FIrst visited in Jan 2024 and recently visited this week for a fifth time. Never had any issues with food or service even when busy, prices are really good compared to other restaurants in the city. This time I had fish cutlets and egg hopper for starters followed by chicken Chettinadu curry with a parotta bread, amazing flavours and textures. Curry was very hot, very close to my limit but heat level can be toned down upon request. I'd highly.recommend a kothu or a dosai dish if you want to try something that most Indian restaurants don't have. Loads of vegan and vegetarian options on the menu if that's your thing. Bad reviews mostly seem to be based on take away orders delivered, you won't get the best from the food here if you have it delivered.

It's been an hour since I've placed my order. Even the estimated time shown on the app has been timed out. I ordered other food after placing this order, and it arrived before the estimated time on Uber. Poor delivery service. My always go-to place is banana leaf and I'm completely disappointed with the service. I still haven't received my order. I'm running late already for my shift this evening. I believe uber is much better when compared to just eat.

order was late about 40 minutes and I had to call the restaurant twice regarding the same. Very disappointed about this

An unexpected and unplanned birthday visit which turned out to be a brilliant quirk of fate. We visited on a Saturday teatime and were pleased to be quickly seated amongst the numerous already reserved tables. The restaurant quickly filled up. Our mini masala dosas starters were delicious, complimented by the fresh coconut chutney, tomato chutney and bowl of perfectly balanced spicy sambar. My main of Kerala chicken chetinad curry was really tasty with chicken sitting a lovely, fragrant gravy with hints of curry leaves and star anise. My partner's Malabar chicken was also delicious. They were accompanied by perfectly cooked, fragrant jeera rice and a parotta. We can't wait to return.

Wonderful meal, really interesting menu and everything we ate was superb! Will definitely go back again. The service was excellent too!

The chicken biryani at Banana Leaf is one of the best I’ve had in London. The spices were perfect, and the portion size was just right. The ambiance made the experience even better. Highly recommend!

while delivery was really fast, I found the quality of food so disappointing

Probably the best takeaway I’ve had.

First time ordering from banana leaf, I've heard only good things and they did not disappoint. Most authentic South Asian food in Swansea, we ordered gobi manchurian, chicken 65, chicken kotha and mutton biryani. Ordered the green chutney which was just delightful. Will definitely be ordering again.

Excellent quality food as usual.

Nice place if you like south indian receipes. Mounica was amazing and she did customized the menu to meet our dietary requirements. Overall good experience.

Fast delivery, very delicious, and did not give me that greasy heavy feeling like a lot of other curry houses in Swansea; will definitely try again and highly recommend to others.

Delicious food!! Good Service! Need to book at busy times!

Sadly the food was not as described. We were looking forward to tasting vibrant, fresh, spiced curries. One of them was described as being made with coriander, tomatoes, delicious spices, itwas a thick heavy v. v.hot brown sauce. (Meat was tender)

The staff are so attentive. The food is delicious every time. Finally found somewhere that serves dosai in Swansea! 5stars :)

Delicious food and friendly delivery driver

Lovely food, authentic. Unassuming and simple ambience but filled with foodies. Bit on the pricer side for sure.

Banana Leaf Restaurant in Swansea is a fantastic spot for anyone craving authentic Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. The koththu parata is a must try. The restaurant has a cozy and welcoming atmosphere. The menu offers a wide variety of dishes, including traditional curries, dosas, and biryanis, all packed with rich flavors and spices. The portion sizes are generous and prices are reasonable for the quality and authenticity of the food, making it good value for money.

Excellent food, quick service, boxes always filled to the brim with food. TASTY!

I fell in love with the taste of your food! Absolutely delicious! I highly recommend it, great cuisine, very sophisticated flavor combinations and delicious flavors 😊

Wow….first time at Banana Leaf and the experience was great. We were a group of four and everyone had a beautiful meal. The staff were very polite and helpful and the restaurant was lovely and clean. The star of the show was definitely the food and will definitely be going back there. Would highly recommend.

Staff was very friendly. We went during closing time but still they accomodated us. Food was quick and tasty

Good food and service. The best way South Indian restaurant in Swansea.

One of the very very very decent Indian food in the UK. Really enjoyed the food. It's was really good. No disappointment at all. Service was good and fast. They have a long range of menu and they prepared evening we ordered and all of the dishes was tastes good and medium spicy. I would really recommend this place and will go back if I come back to Swansea anytime.

it was amazing food and we really enjoyed it thank u 😊

Lovely restaurant - we've eaten here twice now and impressed on both occasions by the friendly service and delicious food.

I love the butter chicken and paneer! Definitely recommend👍🏻

Decided to try a takeaway, had a chicken Korma, was spicy for a Korma but absolutely delicious, definitely going back there.

Food and atmosphere is good. Delivery guys are rude, restaurant called up to justify this, I don't understand why I have to listen to this.

Very nice South Indian restaurant.