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JL Jupiter in Chinatown, Pennsylvania: 2 Spots
This guide turns One of my fav places to eat in Philly Chinatown: Banana Leaf Malaysian Restaurant from JL Jupiter into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Chinatown and Manhattan. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a store. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
JL Jupiter visited one of his favorite regular spots in Chinatown, Banana Leaf, to share a variety of Malaysian-inspired dishes with his family. He was particularly impressed by the beef rendang and the roti canai with red curry, describing the flavors as superb and 'off the chain.' The experience was highlighted by his children's enthusiastic reactions to the food, including their humorous nickname for lettuce as 'crunchy water.'.
What this map is good for
- Planning a malaysian restaurant stop or short itinerary in Chinatown.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Banana Leaf: Malaysian Cuisine
Malaysian Restaurant in 1009 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA, Chinatown, Pennsylvania, United States
Price level: Inexpensive
Hours: Hours available - Li's Herb Inc.
Store in 93 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- shrimp puff
- roti canai
- red curry with chicken and potatoes
- pineapple fried rice
- beef rendang
- lettuce
- omelette filling with onions
Experiences captured
- visited Banana Leaf in Chinatown
- dined with family including wife and children
- observed the open kitchen and ambiance
- discussed food pricing and convenience on social media
- recorded children's reactions to new flavors
- noted the nearby Chinese herb shop
Planning notes for New York
New York City, located at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1624. Control transferred to the English in 1664, at which time the settlement was renamed New York. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution from 1789 to 1790. The architectural landscape includes 19th-century brownstone rowhouses, Gilded Age mansions, and a high concentration of Art Deco skyscrapers.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential New York deli staple, featuring beef brisket that is salt-cured, seasoned with a secret spice rub, smoked, and steamed until it melts in your mouth. - The New York Slice
A wide, thin-crust pizza slice that is foldable yet crispy, characterized by a high-gluten bread flour crust, light tomato sauce, and full-fat dry mozzarella. - Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A dense, chewy, and malt-boiled bagel topped with a generous layer of cream cheese (schmear) and silky translucent slices of salt-cured salmon (lox). - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate street food fuel, consisting of yellow basmati rice topped with chopped grilled chicken, a side of iceberg lettuce and pita, and the legendary. - Chopped Cheese
Originating from Upper Manhattan and Bronx bodegas, this cult-favorite sandwich features ground beef, onions, and melted American cheese grilled together on a flat-top.
When to go: The best time to visit New York is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October.
Local tips
- Treat sidewalks like highways by staying to the right and pulling over to the side before stopping to check maps or take photos.
- Tipping is essential in full-service restaurants, where a gratuity of 18% to 22% of the total bill is the standard expectation.
- When using the subway, always let passengers exit the train completely before you attempt to board.
- Use the OMNY contactless system to pay for public transit by simply tapping your credit card, smartphone, or smartwatch at the turnstiles.
What travelers are noticing
- Shaver Hall: A massive new 35,000-square-foot food hall in the former Lord & Taylor building featuring the first U.S. location of London’s Pick & Cheese and the Japanese spot Mako.
- Somssi: A viral new Greenwich Village opening from Ahris Kim (NA:EUN Hospitality) featuring social media-famous dishes like the 'Potato, Potato, Potato' and White Rabbit candy ice cream.
- Noury: A modern Parisian-style izakaya in SoHo from the acclaimed Kiko team, trending for its reimagined futomaki and extensive sake program.
Official tourism resource
The official neighborhood guide for Manhattan's Chinatown from New York City Tourism & Conventions, the city's official destination marketing organization.
Planning questions
Where did JL Jupiter eat in Chinatown, Pennsylvania?
This guide maps all 2 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Chinatown, Pennsylvania.
What are the must-try foods in Chinatown, Pennsylvania?
Creator picks from the video include shrimp puff, roti canai, red curry with chicken and potatoes, pineapple fried rice. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.