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A taste of Singapore in west L.A. at Banana Leaf
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Mee Goreng pan-fried noodles w. tofu, $8.50
According to a guidebook clipping pasted on the glass at this Farmers Market stall, the president of Singapore visited Singapore’s Banana Leaf on his visit to Los Angeles.
The small counter backed into the edge of the Fairfax-and-3rd market has been open since 2003, making it a newcomer compared to many of the market’s dozens of mainstays, some of which have been there for nearly 75 years. But in just six years the Banana Leaf has dominated the art of curing craves for southeast Asian cookery in the L.A. area.
Cool thing is, the cramped Farmers Market environment is as close to a Singaporean hawker centre as you’re going to find in Los Angeles. Floral tablecloths, wicker chairs, a ceiling fan that reminds me of Singapore’s Raffles Hotel, Chendol sweet drink, sweet sauce on the table and of course the Indonesian, Indian and Malaysian dishes – all that’s missing from the authentic experience is the heavy heat of a crowded Singaporean sidewalk on a late weekday night.
If only LAX could be this close of a match to Singapore’s luxurious and entertaining Changi airport.
Both photos: D. Nichols
Singapore's Banana Leaf
Farmers Market
(near The Grove)
6333 W. 3rd St.
#122
Los Angeles, Ca.
90036
(323) 933-4627
Owners: Diana & Ike Gazal
Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm
Sunday 11am-7pm
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