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Al Sheika Banana Leaf
3 Joo Koon Cir, Singapore 629032
Opening Hours
STAMPEDE Score
Moderate confidenceScore: 65 / 100
Based on 5 data points · Updated 9 days ago
Editor’s Note
Last updated 30 May 2026
Our take: Al Sheika Banana Leaf appears to be a popular spot, often drawing crowds, particularly for its Chicken Briyani which is noted for generous portions at $7.
We see consistent praise for the taste of the food, with one reviewer specifically mentioning the thosai being flavourful despite being served cold.
The experience of eating on a banana leaf is also highlighted as a positive.
However, there are significant concerns regarding customer service and food quality consistency.
Multiple reviews point to rude counter staff, with one instance detailing an unpleasant interaction over payment methods.
Another diner reported a $10.50 mutton intestine and chicken fry parcel being completely devoid of salt, leading to a strong recommendation against takeaways.
These issues suggest a potential lack of quality control, especially for off-premise orders, and a need for improved staff training.
Verdict: Best for dine-in if you're in the Pioneer area and willing to risk inconsistent service for potentially flavourful, generously portioned Indian food.
Avoid takeaways if possible.
Signature
Chicken Briyani
Wait time
Short queue at 7pm, long queue at lunch
Price
$ ($7-10.50/person)
Score: 65 · 5 sources
What customers say
Al Sheika Banana Leaf generally receives positive feedback for its flavorful food, particularly the Briyani rice and thosai, with generous portions.
However, customers frequently encounter long queues and report inconsistencies in food quality, such as cold thosai or unsalted mutton intestine.
There are also recurring complaints about rude counter staff, particularly regarding payment interactions.
Google Reviews
I visited your shop past 2 weeks; there is a guy at the counter. Taking money from customers. I have encountered a few times that he is very rude. When I went to tell the order, he was like, "Not here…
Went for dinner at 7+ and there was still a short queue. Got the plain thosai - had been left out for a while and was cold but still flavourful. Towards the sour side, which I liked. Could eat it plai…
Fragrant Briyani rice with chicken $7. Very generous portions. Be prepared for a long queue here.
Hi, Today afternoon (21-09-2024), I bought Meal with Mutton Intestine and chicken fry parcel, total cost $10.50 they charged, when i reach and ate the mutton totally no salt... really very sad, you p…
Too Crowded. Given in banana leaf... Teste was amazing.
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