#14 Eat out at 10 new places (9/10): The Banana Leaf

So there's this place off of University Avenue that has intrigued me for years...

It may be hard to tell, but there are giant heart-shaped LED lights in the yard.  And the colors are like wa-bam!

After passing by this place for years (and making fun of it in my head), I learned that it was called the Banana Leaf, and served Sri Lankan food.  Sri Lankan food?  I've never heard of a restaurant that served Sri Lankan food!

So I found that piece of information interesting...and still never went.  Then about 7 months ago I learned that it was a friend's FAVORITE restaurant.  That piqued my interest more.  So the food's food?  Even so good that it's someone's favorite?  Ok, I might have to actually consider patronizing this odd-looking place.

I am pleased to announce that after 7 years of living in Provo, I have finally eaten at The Banana Leaf.

Good times with old roommates :)

And it was good!  I got the coconut curry.  The coolest thing about it was the fact that they serve food on REAL BANANA LEAVES!  It was novel and fun.  I still prefer Thai food though.  I probably won't suggest it as a place to go eat, but if others want to eat there I'll be happy with it.  Glad I got to experience the majesty of a funny restaurant and a new genre of ethnic food.  :)