Shami Banana Leaf Delights stands as a distinguished halal-certified Indian restaurant chain that has grown from humble beginnings as a small biryani stall in Northpoint shopping mall to become a respected name across multiple Singapore locations including Causeway Point, Century Square, Northpoint City, and Sembawang Road. This evolution reflects the restaurant's commitment to authentic Indian cuisine while adapting to Singapore's diverse dining preferences and expanding accessibility to quality halal Indian food.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Indian biryani served with either mutton or chicken, alongside an impressive array of traditional dishes that showcase the rich culinary heritage of the Indian subcontinent. Their must-have offerings include aromatic mutton (bone) curry and masala chicken, with their chicken biryani earning particular acclaim for its rich, thickened dry curry sauce prepared masala-style. The restaurant occasionally features special items like flower crabs, demonstrating their commitment to variety and seasonal offerings.
Shami Banana Leaf Delights has successfully positioned itself as an accessible yet authentic Indian dining destination, with meals averaging around $9.50 that provide adequate portions for adult diners. The restaurant's popularity often results in crowds, particularly during peak hours, testament to their reputation for delivering genuine Indian flavors in well-ventilated, comfortable environments with pleasant and attentive staff service that enhances the overall dining experience.
I ordered a fish sambal biryani and requested for fish body part instead they gave me fish tail in t
I ordered a fish sambal biryani and requested for fish body parts, but instead, they gave me fish tail in the fish curry. I ordered this from the Causeway Point outlet for home delivery. I regret to say that although I've been a frequent customer of Samy Biryani for many years, this has never happened before. It looks like the service has gone down and nobody cares about it.
Jacinta Susila Devi
I ordered a Bone Mutton Biryani through grab delivery. I was very disappointed at what was delivered
I ordered a Bone Mutton Biryani through Grab delivery and was very disappointed with what was delivered.
1st issue:
Left picture - advertised on menu
Right picture - delivered
The biryani was not delivered as advertised. Basmati rice was used, but it had no biryani flavour at all. It felt like I was eating plain white rice with colouring; the rice was very bland. The image advertised on the menu was very misleading. Disappointed!
2nd Issue:
The mutton was uncooked. The meat was hard and not able to peel off the bone. Totally disappointed.
My entire dinner was ruined. Will not order from Shami’s anymore.
Suresh Kumar
As the name which contains 'banana leaf', the food (vegetarian meals) served is neither authentic no
As the name suggests 'banana leaf', the food (vegetarian meals) served is neither authentic nor 'local style'. Usually, in any restaurant, meals come with 2 or 3 vegetables, sambar, rasam, and curd/buttermilk. In this shop, the curd is chargeable. To my surprise, drinking water is also chargeable. The rice served is very little and not even enough for the sambar & rasam. When I requested a bit more rice, it was also chargeable. The service staff are only interested in taking orders and not attending to the customers. Finally, during my payment at the counter, the staff was hesitant to listen and not even bothered by my query/suggestion.
Kiran Varma
Stay far far away from the Northpoint outlet. The food is not even substandard. The boneless chicken
Stay far, far away from the Northpoint outlet. The food is not even substandard. The boneless chicken is not boneless, the rice is mushy in places, and the mutton curry I received feels like someone upturned an entire bag of garam masala into it in the name of making it "mutton curry". Absolutely appalling quality of food, and super expensive. All that you see on the plate cost me $18, which I wouldn't mind paying if the food tasted even a little bit good. The standard for this outlet has dropped far beyond repair.
Soh Kiat Ali
I had a bad experience today @ the food stall. The lady serving with big glasses was extremely rude
I had a bad experience today at the food stall. The lady serving, who was wearing big glasses, was extremely rude and biased towards me. I ordered two plates of mutton biryani, but she gave me a very small quantity of rice. When I asked her about it, she was very rude and said it was only one scoop, implying I had to order more for extra quantity. However, I wasn't even given one scoop. She was very biased and racist towards me. I prefer the Causeway Point shop much better than this. I wish someone would teach that service lady a lesson.
Positive Reviews
John Tan
Very tasty food.. overall nice ambience.. staff could do better but no complaints..
Very tasty food and a nice ambience overall. The staff could do better, but no complaints.
Rizky Bin Yasin
Food is decent. Masala chicken and boneless mutton is nice. But more expensive than expected for a f
Food is decent. The masala chicken and boneless mutton are nice. However, it's more expensive than expected for a food court.
Shami Northpoint Price Mar-2024
Chicken Briyani $9.80
Bone Mutton Briyani $10.80
Boneless Mutton Briyani $12.00
Fish Briyani $9.30
Vegetarian Set White rice $8.80
(Opting for white rice instead of briyani deducts $0.40)
Zhi Heng
Shami Banana Leaf never fails to impress! Back for the second time, and the food was outstanding onc
Shami Banana Leaf never fails to impress! Back for the second time, and the food was outstanding once again. The curry fish head was bursting with flavor—perfectly cooked, rich, and satisfying. Their nasi briyani is equally amazing, with fragrant rice and tender, flavorful meats that leave you craving more. The quality and consistency of their food are simply top-notch, making it a place I’ll keep coming back to. Highly recommend Shami Banana Leaf for anyone looking for authentic and delicious dishes. Truly one of the best!
Tan Chin Seng
I always satisfied my craving for Indian fish head curry at Shami Banana leaf. As a chinese, I've de
I always satisfy my craving for Indian fish head curry at Shami Banana Leaf. As a Chinese, I've developed a craving for Indian fish head curry since I was young. I love it so much that I've tried all Indian restaurants in Little India, and none of their fish head curries can win against Shami. Shami's fish head curry is cooked upon order. Most other restaurants precook the fish head, then upon order, they heat up the curry and pour it into the pot with the precooked fish head – this makes the fish head meat cold.
Highly recommended for Indian fish head curry lovers.
Shobana Vikraman
I recently dined here and had a bit of a mixed experience. I chose to order a few à la carte items,
I recently dined here and had a bit of a mixed experience. I chose to order a few à la carte items, but I was told I had to pick a set and then add on, even though I knew I wouldn’t be able to finish the full set. I explained that I was happy to pay the full price but preferred to skip the extras to avoid food waste. They still charged me accordingly, which I respect, as I understand every place has its own rules and pricing structure.
However, on my way out, I noticed another table had ordered full sets and had a significant amount of food left over. It made me wonder if there’s a more flexible way to approach portioning or set orders, especially for smaller appetites. Perhaps a smaller set option or a more flexible ordering policy could help reduce unnecessary waste while still honoring the pricing model.
Overall, the food was enjoyable, but I do hope the restaurant considers ways to better balance customer preferences with sustainability. Thank you!
