Banana Island
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Banana Island is listed on FindALoco in Daly City, CA with address, phone, website, hours, and map location. Common services and related keywords include Southeast Asian Restaurant.
Banana Island is a welcoming Southeast Asian restaurant in Daly City, California, serving a broad menu inspired by Singaporean, Malaysian, and Thai cuisine. Located at 273 Lake Merced Blvd, near the Home Depot area, it is a convenient local choice for diners looking to explore familiar regional favorites or try something new. With a 4.2 rating from 830 reviews, Banana Island has become a repeat destination for families and guests marking special occasions over the years.
The menu offers plenty of variety for sharing and returning visits. Freshly made roti canai is a frequently noted favorite, appreciated for its warm, flaky texture and accompanying dip. Diners also mention nasi lemak, chicken satay with satay sauce, pineapple fried rice, and kangkung belacan among the dishes they have tried. For anyone searching for Singapore, Malaysia, or Thai food in Daly City, Banana Island provides a menu with many choices still left to discover after a first visit.
The restaurant has an atmosphere that guests describe as enjoyable and transportive, with flavors and dishes that can recall meals in Southeast Asia. It is a fitting spot for a casual lunch with friends, a family meal, or a small celebration. Customer feedback points to both well-loved dishes and individual experiences that can vary, making the restaurant's extensive selection especially useful for diners who enjoy ordering a few items for the table.
Banana Island in Daly City, CA is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and is closed on Mondays. Its location may feel a little tucked away, but guests note the free parking garage next to the restaurant as a practical convenience. Whether visiting for fresh roti, flavorful satay, or a wider taste of Southeast Asian cooking, Banana Island offers a relaxed lunch-hour stop near Lake Merced for local residents and visitors alike.
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Sign in to reviewMy parents absolutely love this restaurant—it’s their go-to spot, and we’ve celebrated many special occasions here over the years. The food is consistently good, and we’ve tried a wide variety of dishes, with still plenty more on the menu we haven’t gotten to yet. The roti is a standout—fresh and handmade, which really makes a difference. The atmosphere can feel a bit chaotic since it’s almost always busy, and the service is average, but the quality and consistency of the food keep us coming back.
This restaurant hasn’t been visited for a while. The location is kind of hidden behind the Home Depot. But the food was so much delicious and the price was fair. Will come back again highly recommend! A free parking garage just next to the restaurant easy to find a spot, very convenient.
Very tasty foods if you're looking for Singapore, Malaysia and Thai cuisine. You will feel... ... you are in these countries.
Been here a few times and I love the atmosphere, but the food quality seems to be going down. The roti canai is made fresh, yet it was cold when it comes to my table and the dip wasn't even warm. The pineapple fried rice was not very flavorful and the Thai tea tastes bland and creamy, with no tea flavor. I loved their food and Thai tea before so I'm not sure what happened. I came on a Thursday evening, it was busy and there was many bus boys, but I only saw like 2 servers for the entire restaurant. However, the chicken satay came out piping hot and it was super juicy!
Nasi lemak was nice although there were only little anchovies, with lots of onions, and the sauce can be slightly spicier. Satay chicken was delicious especially the satay sauce. Disappointed with the kangkung belacan as it were slightly overcooked, and the stems were not as crunchy. Not much belacan or shrimp taste. The dish was soggy overall.
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