KUALA LUMPUR – For fans of Indian cuisine, such as banana leaf rice or biryani, the name Oh Yeah Banana Leaf is sure to capture your attention.
Located in two prominent locations, Bukit Bintang and Batu Caves, Oh Yeah Banana Leaf is renowned for its signature dish, bamboo biryani, among locals and tourists in Malaysia.
Founded by Babu Thamizan, Oh Yeah Banana Leaf is the brainchild of Babu and his mother, who have long been involved in the wholesale vegetable business at the Selayang Wholesale Market.
Despite some considering it a risky and crazy idea to open a food outlet during a pandemic, Babu is confident in his experience, recipes, and menu to cater to banana leaf food enthusiasts.
What sets Oh Yeah Banana Leaf apart is its use of banana leaves as a serving base, providing natural aroma and a distinctive taste to every dish.
“One of our unique offerings is bamboo biryani, a dish rarely found in restaurants. Biryani dishes are popular, but the use of bamboo is rare due to the complex process involved.
“However, at Oh Yeah Banana Leaf, this dish has gained fame and is always a crowd-pleaser, especially during holiday seasons or weekends. We offer various options, but the most requested is the lamb biryani. We also have chicken, fish, shrimp, and crab biryani. For vegetarian enthusiasts, we have vegetable biryani as well.”
“We also serve shell-out dishes primarily focused on seafood, utilizing bamboo as the cooking vessel. Oh Yeah Banana Leaf also offers delicacies such as lamb shank, tandoori naan, and Panni Puri,” he shared during a recent interview with MalayaDailyToday.
With its relaxed ambiance and delectable cuisine, Oh Yeah Banana Leaf offers a unique and satisfying dining experience.
It has not only gained a loyal customer base but has also become a favored choice among celebrities, corporate figures, and local leaders.
Babu mentioned that he recently had the pleasure of hosting a visit from the renowned Indian comedy actor, Yogi Babu, who was thrilled with the intriguing menu at Oh Yeah Banana Leaf.
“He tried a variety of dishes, and everything was devoured. Yogi Babu remarked that the food here is truly delicious and unique, which makes you want to try different items. I was genuinely surprised and thrilled,” Babu exclaimed.
In addition to banana leaf meals and bamboo biryani, Oh Yeah Banana Leaf also offers a range of dishes such as idli, dosai, poori, uppuma, ponggal, and various fried delicacies.
The restaurant is also known for its traditional curry dishes, including options like mutton curry, chicken curry, fish curry, and vegetable curry, served with soft and aromatic roti canai, idli, or naan.
Not stopping there, Oh Yeah Banana Leaf also presents popular local delicacies such as squid nasi lemak, bird’s nest roti canai, 30 types of thosai, and a variety of fruit mocktails.
The establishment not only delivers delectable dishes but also provides friendly customer service, with experienced and welcoming staff ready to assist in selecting the best dishes.
If you’re looking to indulge in delightful and tantalizing South Indian cuisine, Oh Yeah Banana Leaf is a fitting destination in the capital city. -MalayaDailyToday
