One of Asia's most beautiful countries brings its culinary traditions to the United States in the form of Banana Leaf. This seemingly inconspicuous restaurant is a melting-pot of South-East Asian cuisines, and the menu features more than 100 items. You'll get almost all the popular dishes here – Wonton Soup, Crab Cakes, Beef Rendang, lobster...the star feature, however, is the Black Pepper Steak with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes, the perfect blend of fire and ice. Crème Brûlée and the Chocolate Cake will add the finishing touches to a delectable meal. All this comes at extremely reasonable prices, which is a pleasant surprise. The clientele consists mainly of middle-class folk, and the casual, friendly ambience is enhanced by the efficient staff.
• Hours: 11:30a-11p Su-Th, 11a-midnight F-Sa