What are the opening hours?

Monday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 9pm Tuesday 12pm - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Wednesday 12pm - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Thursday 12pm - 2pm 5:30pm - 9pm Friday 12pm - 2pm 5pm - 9pm Saturday 5pm - 9pm

Banana Leaf Restaurant

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Banana Leaf Restaurant

Bringing the Fusion Sri Lankan culinary experience to the heart of Canberra !
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Be delighted with the selection of amazing Sri Lankan food, where the offerings have been tempered with characteristics of Indian, Arab, Malay, Moor, Portuguese, Dutch and British influences. There are also modern and native Australian dishes all set to a contemporary and flamboyant style.

14/09/2026

Floriade is in full bloom—and lunch is looking pretty spectacular too. 🌸

Enjoy our Village Set for Two for $80, featuring a generous spread of Sri Lankan favourites made for sharing.

Available exclusively at lunch from 12 September to 11 October. Not available at dinner.

Make it part of your Floriade day and book your table via the link in our bio or go straight to our website.

11/09/2026

Straight from Sri Lanka to your glass 🇱🇰

📍Canberra City - 2 Akuna Street

19/08/2026

One night. Unlimited hoppers. 🇱🇰🔥

Hopper Night is back at Banana Leaf for one big Sri Lankan feast.

Think unlimited freshly made hoppers, canapés, curries and all the flavours you’ve been craving.

Wednesday, 23 September
$65 per person

Drinks available separately.

Seats are limited, so gather your crew and book early.
One night only. Come hungry.

30/07/2026

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28/07/2026

From 6–9 August, we're teaming up with The Jungle & The Sea at Canberra Theatre to make your night out even easier.

Join us before the performance and choose from our Village Set Menu or our $65pp set menu. Then simply show your theatre ticket and enjoy a complimentary glass of house w**e on us.

We're only a one-minute walk from the theatre, so you can relax over dinner and still make it to your seat with plenty of time.

Bookings are recommended.

22/07/2026

Unlimited hoppers. One night only.

Hopper Night returns to Banana Leaf on Wednesday, 5 August, and it's one of our favourite events of the year.

For $65 per person, enjoy unlimited freshly made Sri Lankan hoppers with your choice of our signature curries. (Hoppers are unlimited; curries are not.)

Seats are limited, so book now at bananaleafrestaurant.com.au

Banana Leaf
2 Akuna St, Canberra ACT

See you there! 🇱🇰

16/07/2026

Unlimited hoppers. One night only.

We're bringing one of Sri Lanka's favourite dining traditions to Banana Leaf for a special Hopper Night.

Enjoy unlimited freshly made hoppers, authentic canapés, rich curries and a banquet designed to be shared with family and friends. Whether you're a longtime hopper fan or trying them for the first time, it's the perfect excuse to gather around the table for a fun night of incredible food.

Wednesday, 5 August
$65 per person

https://matradee.com.au/e/hopper-night-august-5th-ornd

Seats are limited, so book early before they're gone.

26/05/2026

Golden crispy prawns, rich creamy curry, delicate string hoppers, and all the comfort on one plate. ❤️🍤
A dish made to warm the soul and keep you coming back for more.
Come experience the flavours everyone’s craving at

13/04/2026

Not just what hits the table… but everything behind it.

From the kitchen chaos to the final plate, this is how it all comes together at Banana Leaf. Real people, real food, and a lot of attention to the details you don’t always see.

Big shoot day with the team — new dishes, fresh content, and plenty more on the way.

Stay tuned.

07/04/2026

Rice, curry, sambals, crunch, spice… this is what a proper lunch looks like.

At Banana Leaf, your plate comes loaded — fluffy steamed rice, rich lentil and vegetable curries, crispy pappadum, and your choice of chicken, beef, fish or vegetarian.

Or go all in with the biryani — oven-baked basmati rice layered with spice, herbs, egg, chutney and your choice of meat.

Everything is built to be mixed, shared, and eaten the way it’s meant to be — bold, messy, and full of flavour.

This isn’t just “a curry”… it’s a full Sri Lankan spread.
Packed with texture, heat, and those little extras that make it hit different.

📍 Canberra City — 2 Akuna Street
🕛 Lunch Monday–Friday, 12–2pm

Book a table or walk in — but don’t leave it too late.

👉 www.bananaleafrestaurant.com.au

Address

2 Akuna Street City
Canberra, ACT
2601

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 9pm
Tuesday	12pm - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Thursday	12pm - 2pm
	5:30pm - 9pm
Friday	12pm - 2pm
	5pm - 9pm
Saturday	5pm - 9pm

Website

http://www.bananaleafrestaurant.com.au/

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