The Chicago Banana Leaf Restaurant closed in April 2017 and the founder is no longer involved in the company, but Sims plans to reopen the original location at 1948 E. 79th St. in May.

The best seats at Banana Leaf Malaysian Cuisine are the ones facing the thatch-roofed kitchen counter — the better to watch the roti guy at work. This gentleman rolls, tugs and tosses a circle ...