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Banana Leaf (Davie)

Malaysian food is a vibrant mingling of Chinese, Indian, Thai, Indonesian, and Malay, and it springs to life at Banana Leaf with rich flavours beautifully presented, yet in an efficient, low-key atmosphere. Many dishes can be prepared vegetarian. Other locations are on West Broadway (Mt Pleasant and Kits), Robson, and Denman. In location which used to be "Kam's Place", which also served southeast Asian food.

vegetarian

Address: 1043 Davie Street
Getting there: Between Thurlow and Burrard
Hours: Daily 11:30AM-10PM
Price: dinner $9-15/person; lunch specials from $5.75
Website: bananaleaf-vancouver.com (opens in a new tab)

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