Chicken Curry Set Meal
$ 13
Portion of rice, 2 chapattis, chicken curry, vegetable curry, raita, 1 papadum and a can of soft drink.
Chicken Curry Set Meal
Portion of rice, 2 chapattis, chicken curry, vegetable curry, raita, 1 papadum and a can of soft drink.
Vegetable Set Meal
Portion of rice, 2 chapattis, vegetable curry, sambar, poriyal, 1 papadum and a can of soft drink.
Lamb Curry Set Meal
Portion of rice, 2 chapattis, lamb curry, vegetable curry, raita, 1 papadum and a can of soft drink.
Fish Curry Set Meal
Portion of rice, 2 chapattis, fish curry, vegetable curry, raita, 1 papadum and a can of soft drink.
Chicken 65
Marinated chicken soaked in spices & deep fried, served with chilli sauce.
Medu Vada (3 pieces)
Indian doughnut deep fried made of lentil base, served with coconut & tomato chutneys.
Masala Tawa Fish
Marinated fish with traditional south Indian spices & tawa fried.
Masala Vada (3 pieces)
Ground lentil mixed with green chilli and cumin seeds deep fried, served with coconut chutney.
Gundur Kodi Vepudu
Marinated chicken stir fried with south Indian spices, pepper & touch of green pepper.
Gobi 65
Marinated cauliflower soaked in south Indian spices & deep fried, served with chilli sauce.
Lamb Chukka
Chettinad special spicy dish stir fried with ginger & garlic.
Sambar Vada (3 pieces)
Medu vada no.6 soaked in lentil sambar onions.
Chicken Pepper Fried
Chicken stir fried with ground traditional south Indian spices & touch of pepper.
Potato Bonda (3 pieces)
Mashed potato balls soaked in mixed flour & deep fried.
Mirchi Bhaji (4 pieces)
Medium spice long chilli soaked in flour & deep fried.
Mixed Pakora
Mixed of vegetable & chicken pakoras.
Thayir Vada (3 pieces)
Medu vada no.6 soaked in yoghurt & flavoured with coriander.
Mushroom 65
Marinated mushroom soaked in spices and deep fried, served with chilli sauce.
Lamb Pepper Fried
Lamb stir fried with ground traditional south Indian spices & touch of pepper.
Egg Podimas
Mushroom Pepper Fried
Mushroom stir fried with ground spices & touch of pepper.
Dakshin Yerra
King prawn stir fried with onions, green pepper & touch of traditional spices.
Chettinad Chicken Soup
Chicken flavoured soup made out of chettinad spices & tomatoes.
Banana Leaf Special Vegetable Soup
Tamarind juice as a base, addition of tomato, red chilli, pepper & cumin seeds.
King Dosa
A giant paper dosa approximately 2 ft in length.
Podi Dosa
Pancake sprayed inside with spicy ground lentils & gun powder.
Kal Dosa (2 pieces)
Dosa with increased thickness & touch of homemade dosa's.
Paper Roast
Crepe made very thin & crispy.
Egg Dosa
Dosa stuffed with egg topping & cooked along with it0
Paneer Masala Dosa
Topping with south Asian cheese & stuffed with mashed potatoes.
Uthappam
A thick pancake made from fermented rice batter.
Rava Masala Dosa
Semolina crepe stuffed with mashed potatoes.
Chicken Dosa
Thin crepe stuffed with freshly prepared chicken masala & onions.
Ghee Roast
Crispy thin prepared dosa with touch of ghee in it.
Rava Dosa
Semolina crepe.
Paneer Dosa
Thin crepe with south Asian cheese topping.
Lamb Dosa
Thin crepe stuffed with freshly prepared lamb masala & onions.
Chicken Coconut Fried
Flavourful mild spicy chicken curry made from coconut flakes, curry powder with a touch of ginger & garlic.
Nellore Chicken
Andhra special spicy curry rich in chillies & sesame paste.
Chilli Chicken
Mysore special medium spicy curry made of south Indian spices & tomatoes.
Malabar Chicken Korma
Kerala special delicious thick coconut milk based chicken gravy with medium spices & cashews.
Kozhi Takkali curry
Tamilnadu special dish medium spicy rich in tomatoes & finished with ground south Indian spices.
Chicken Coondapur
Versatile coastal curry with Bangalore spices, with coconut powder & garnished with coriander leaves.
Chicken Saag
Chicken cooked with spinach medium spicy & flavoured with south Indian spices.
Aatu Erachi
Spicy curry flavoured with lamb stew & south Indian spices.
Lamb Chettinad
Authentic lamb curry made of ground chettinad spices with touch of pepper makes it medium spicy.
Lamb Saag
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach puree medium spicy & flavoured with south Indian spices.
Lamb Korma
Delicious thick coconut milk based lamb gravy with medium spices & cashews.
Chepala Pulusu
Andhra special fish medium spicy rich in tomatoes & tamarind base & finished with ground south Indian spices.
Fish Moilee
Kerala special medium spicy fish stew curry rich in coconut milk, flavoured with masalas & chillies.
Idly (2) Vada (1)
2 Idly with 1 meduvada, served with sambar, coconut chutney & tomato chutney.
Idly (3)
Rice ground batter, steam cooked, served with sambar, coconut chutney & tomato chutney.
Sabzi Biryani
Biryani prepared with mixed vegetables like carrot, green peas & beans. Specially prepared medium spicy flavoured rice with tomatoes & rich aroma of south Indian herbs, cooked along with the choices as below, served with onion raita.
Palak Paneer
Indian cottage cheese cooked with fresh spinach puree medium spicy, flavour of south Indian spices.
Kofta Curry
Cheesy vegetable dumplings in thick medium spicy gravy.
Panneer Chettinad
Indian cottage cheese curry made of ground chettinad spices, touch of pepper & medium spicy.
Mushroom Chettinad
Roasted mushroom curry made of ground chettinad spices, touch of pepper, medium spicy.
Vada Curry
Lentil balls fried & simmered in special medium spicy sauce.
Mixed Vegetable Korma
Delicious thick coconut milk based mix veg gravy with medium spices & cashews.
Bagara Baigan
Medium spicy curry with eggplant roasted & cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger & garlic.
Tomato Pappu
Andhra special medium spicy tomato rich dish, lentils cooked with traditional south Indian spices.
Urulai Kezhangu Varuval
Medium spicy, potatoes roasted & cooked with south Indian spices.
Avial
Mild curry, combination of carrot, peas & beans cooked with coconut & green chilly paste.
Kadalai Gassi
Medium spicy, chickpeas sauteed & cooked with south Indian spices.
Chapatti
Tawa fried thin wheat bread, goes well with main course choices.
Puri Chana (2 pieces)
Freshly prepared wheat bread oil fried served with chana masala.
Puri Masala (2 pieces)
Freshly prepared wheat bread oil fried served with mashed potatoes.
Bisibela Bath
Rice made out of special ground spices, ghee, garam masala &lentils, served with pickle & papadum.
Pulihora Rice
Boiled basmati rice prepared with special tamarind paste, served with pickle & papadum.
Thayir Sadam
Boiled basmati rice mixed in plain yoghurt seasoned with mustard & urid dhal, served with pickle & papadum.
Tomato Bath
Boiled basmati rice prepared with specially cooked tomato puree, served with pickle & papadum.
Sambar
Lentil boiled & cooked with south Indian spices.
Papadums (2 pieces)
Deep fried crispy appetizer.
Papadums with Spiced Onion (2 pieces)
Tomato Chutney
Medium spicy side made of tomatoes & red chillies.
Spicy Pakora Sauce
Tomato sauce mixed with red chilli sauce.
Sprite (0.33L)
Fanta (0.33L)
Lassi
Mango Lassi Jug
Masala Chai
Irn Bru (0.33L)
Coffee
Carrot Halwa
Grated carrot & nuts soaked in sugar syrup.
Gulab Jamun (2 pieces)
Best Indian sweet with dough soaked in sugar syrup.
Gulab Jamun (2 pieces) with Ice Cream
Gulab jamun served with butter scotch.
Jelabi
Soft rice batter deep fried & soaked in sugar syrup.
Located at 192 Saint Vincent Street, Glasgow, the Banana Leaf South Indian menu delivers an authentic taste of Southern India right in the heart of the city. With its inviting atmosphere and focus on traditional recipes, the restaurant has become a go-to spot for diners eager to explore the bold spices and unique flavors that define South Indian cuisine.
The menu is extensive, offering a mix of well-known favorites and regional specialties that set it apart from typical Indian restaurants. Starters such as masala dosa, idli, and vada are popular choices, each reflecting the authentic flavors of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Moving on to mains, the Banana Leaf South Indian menu showcases rich curries like chicken chettinad, lamb pepper fry, and prawn masala. Vegetarian options are particularly strong, with dishes like sambar, vegetable korma, and paneer butter masala cooked with the same care and depth of flavor. Biryani lovers will also appreciate the fragrant, spice-layered rice dishes that are a staple here.
During my visit, I opted for a masala dosa served with sambar and coconut chutney, followed by chicken chettinad with lemon rice. The dosa was crisp and perfectly cooked, the filling fragrant and spiced just right. The chettinad curry stood out with its bold mix of spices, warming yet balanced, while the lemon rice offered a refreshing contrast. Around me, other guests were enjoying thalis — a traditional South Indian platter that brings together multiple curries, breads, and sides — which seemed to be a popular highlight.
Service is attentive and welcoming, with staff eager to explain dishes to those less familiar with South Indian cuisine. Prices are fair given the quality, authenticity, and generous portion sizes, making it excellent value for both casual diners and those looking for a more elaborate meal.
For anyone in Glasgow seeking authentic South Indian flavors in a relaxed yet vibrant setting, the Banana Leaf South Indian menu is a must-try, offering both comfort and adventure on every plate.