Betel leaf is the green, heart-shaped leaf of the betel vine (Piper betle), used in South and Southeast Asia to make paan and as an aromatic wrapper. It has a peppery, slightly bitter and aromatic flavor.

What is the difference between betel leaf and la lot leaf?

Betel leaf (paan leaf) is Piper betle and is used for paan, while la lot (wild betel leaf, lolot) is a related leaf used in Vietnamese bo la lot and similar dishes. They look similar but taste different.

What does betel leaf taste like?

Betel leaf tastes peppery and a little bitter with an aromatic, clove-like finish. La lot leaf has a more herbal, peppery flavor when grilled.

How do you use betel leaf?

Betel leaf is used to wrap sweet or savory fillings in paan, and la lot leaf wraps minced beef or pork before grilling. Wash the leaves and pat dry before using.

How should I store betel leaves?

Wrap fresh betel leaves in a paper towel and refrigerate them in a bag. Frozen la lot leaves, such as Newtown Piper Lolot Leaves, should be kept frozen until use.

Paan is a South Asian preparation that wraps betel leaf around fillings such as fennel, coconut and sweet gulkand. Sweet meetha paan is a common version; follow local guidance on additional ingredients.

Where can I buy betel leaf near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Paan (Betel Leaves), Newtown Piper Lolot Leaves (La Lot) and Piper La Lot Leaves 50 g.

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Where to buy betel leaf near me?

*Orders above $35, varies by region

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Top 5 products for Betel Leaf

#1

Paan (Betel Leaves)

Paan (Betel Leaves) are fresh betel leaves for making paan. Wrap them around sweet fillings like fennel seed, coconut and gulkand, or use as an aromatic wrapper.

$1.79 - $2.99

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M
pungent and fresh, very firm
Khushbu
Very dark leaves, won’t taste like pan
Bhagya
Need for prayers & also for cooking
Dbliss
I like it that these are very nutritious, planning to use it for my Korean barbeque!
nypham45
Fresh betel leaves. I've bought them twice.
Tina黄
Areca leaves 0.75 oz. The leaves are vibrant green, plump, and have a natural sheen. A few water droplets from washing remain on the leaves. Wrapping meat for grilling imparts a unique spicy and slightly bitter flavor, helping to moderately stimulate digestive enzyme secretion! It also has the potential to scavenge free radicals, alleviate oxidative stress, and reduce local inflammation.
weee.17875064
Very fresh leaves
Anurag
Fresh beetle leaves
kmuktibodh1
good quality.
abdesai67
very nice!!

#2

Newtown Piper Lolot Leaves (La Lot), Frozen 8 oz

Newtown Piper Lolot Leaves (La Lot), frozen, 8 oz, are wild betel leaves for Vietnamese bo la lot. Thaw, wrap around seasoned beef and grill.

$2.69 - $3.49

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Long
Large leaves, good for wrapping.
Sydney
Fragrant lining
Uyen Pesek
Okay, I'll buy it again.
alwaysmile0904
I have not cooked it yet, but product looks good.
Chau Giang
Not pretty, but delicious.
An
The betel leaves look OK
weee.8163010
Enough for the whole family to eat
ThanhDoan
Keep refrigerated
Luna
I ordered 2 of these and 1 bag has a lot of leaves and enough wrap with meat for the whole fam to eat
END
very convenient

#3

Piper La Lot Leaves 50 g

Piper La Lot Leaves, 50 g, are lolot (wild betel) leaves for wrapping and grilling meats or adding to Vietnamese dishes. Wash and pat dry before using.

$0.99 - $2.29

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Vạn Thảo
The betel leaves are very fresh and large.
Thu Nguyen
Big leaves and fresh! I will make bo la lot lol
weee.15641069
Fresh green betel leaves.
Jennie
Very fresh and great quality
Wendy
Good quality
ivianle
Good price, fresh and big leaves!
weee.18437944
Leaves are fresh and plenty per bunch. So much cheaper than local stores. Will buy again.
Birdsontheroof
The leaves are very large and fresh. I bought them and kept them in the refrigerator for 2 days, but they're still fresh and green. 10/10 for quality. Very satisfied.
Ann
So good
rosaartis2
Good amount, poor quality, some wilted, mushy and moldy. I was really excited to try these in a couple of dishes… I will see what I can salvage and go from there.

#4

Piper Lolot Leaves, Frozen 7 oz

Fresh Piper Lolot leaves add delicate citrus and minty notes to Vietnamese, Thai, and Cambodian dishes. Ideal for wraps, curries, and salads; enhances grilled meats and seafood. Frozen keeps flavor preserved, ready-to-use, portion-controlled, long shelf life. Healthy, low-calorie, vibrant herb option.

$2.06 - $2.79

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sinh
Piper betel leaves are cheap, but I haven't tried them yet.
Julia
I've bought betel leaves many times.
Julia
Convenient and reasonably priced.
Nancy
The betel leaves were intact and fresh-colored. I tried them last time and they were delicious.
weee.16491476
One tray contains a lot
weee.16645616
The betel leaves are delicious and can be used to make a lot of dishes. Quite a few leaves were torn, but that's okay.
Katieho0606
It is sour pickle
anhdh71
It came defrost so it was a little bit mushy.
Huyentrang1310.th
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hahaha002
good size, need to buy 2-3 packages to make enough for a family of 5

#5

Watercress 1 bunch

Fresh watercress adds peppery brightness to Vietnamese and Thai dishes, pairing with betel leaf wraps, pho garnishes, and salads. Crisp, slightly spicy flavor enhances sandwiches and sushi rolls. Healthy, low-calorie greens with vitamins; ideal for light, vibrant meals.

$1.79 - $2.79

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YaryB
I love the watercress they sell It's so good and fresh
BAIAN
Super tiny, but the price reflects that. The seafood looks quite fresh.
Vanessa
Best of the best!
Mytam
very good quality watercress, very thin and young and ideal for hotpot or stir fry.
張_CC
fresh and delicious
weee.15585640
I bought this to put in stew. I'm looking forward to it.
passion12dambri
Fresh and tender, I ate every single one without wasting a single piece!
Mttran
Fresh vegetables, I've bought them many times.
Kenny
Looks really good
Ayano
Extra boost for nutrition and yummy

Popular recipes

Bo nuong la lot (grilled beef in betel leaves)

Seasoned minced beef is wrapped in wild betel (la lot) leaves and grilled until fragrant, then served with rice noodles and herbs.

Cha la lot (pork patties in betel leaves)

Ground pork seasoned with garlic and shallot is rolled in la lot leaves and pan-fried or grilled.

Meetha paan (sweet betel leaf wrap)

A betel leaf is spread with a sweet filling of gulkand, coconut and fennel seeds, then folded into a parcel.

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Frequently asked questions

What is betel leaf?
Betel leaf is the green, heart-shaped leaf of the betel vine (Piper betle), used in South and Southeast Asia to make paan and as an aromatic wrapper. It has a peppery, slightly bitter and aromatic flavor.
What does betel leaf taste like?
Betel leaf tastes peppery and a little bitter with an aromatic, clove-like finish. La lot leaf has a more herbal, peppery flavor when grilled.
How should I store betel leaves?
Wrap fresh betel leaves in a paper towel and refrigerate them in a bag. Frozen la lot leaves, such as Newtown Piper Lolot Leaves, should be kept frozen until use.
Where can I buy betel leaf near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Weee! lists Paan (Betel Leaves), Newtown Piper Lolot Leaves (La Lot) and Piper La Lot Leaves 50 g.

What is the difference between betel leaf and la lot leaf?
Betel leaf (paan leaf) is Piper betle and is used for paan, while la lot (wild betel leaf, lolot) is a related leaf used in Vietnamese bo la lot and similar dishes. They look similar but taste different.
How do you use betel leaf?
Betel leaf is used to wrap sweet or savory fillings in paan, and la lot leaf wraps minced beef or pork before grilling. Wash the leaves and pat dry before using.
What is paan?
Paan is a South Asian preparation that wraps betel leaf around fillings such as fennel, coconut and sweet gulkand. Sweet meetha paan is a common version; follow local guidance on additional ingredients.

M
pungent and fresh, very firm
Khushbu
Very dark leaves, won’t taste like pan
Bhagya
Need for prayers & also for cooking
Dbliss
I like it that these are very nutritious, planning to use it for my Korean barbeque!
nypham45
Fresh betel leaves. I've bought them twice.
Tina黄
Areca leaves 0.75 oz. The leaves are vibrant green, plump, and have a natural sheen. A few water droplets from washing remain on the leaves. Wrapping meat for grilling imparts a unique spicy and slightly bitter flavor, helping to moderately stimulate digestive enzyme secretion! It also has the potential to scavenge free radicals, alleviate oxidative stress, and reduce local inflammation.
weee.17875064
Very fresh leaves
Anurag
Fresh beetle leaves
kmuktibodh1
good quality.
abdesai67
very nice!!
Long
Large leaves, good for wrapping.
Sydney
Fragrant lining
Uyen Pesek
Okay, I'll buy it again.
alwaysmile0904
I have not cooked it yet, but product looks good.
Chau Giang
Not pretty, but delicious.
An
The betel leaves look OK
weee.8163010
Enough for the whole family to eat
ThanhDoan
Keep refrigerated
Luna
I ordered 2 of these and 1 bag has a lot of leaves and enough wrap with meat for the whole fam to eat
END
very convenient
Vạn Thảo
The betel leaves are very fresh and large.
Thu Nguyen
Big leaves and fresh! I will make bo la lot lol
weee.15641069
Fresh green betel leaves.
Jennie
Very fresh and great quality
Wendy
Good quality
ivianle
Good price, fresh and big leaves!
weee.18437944
Leaves are fresh and plenty per bunch. So much cheaper than local stores. Will buy again.
Birdsontheroof
The leaves are very large and fresh. I bought them and kept them in the refrigerator for 2 days, but they're still fresh and green. 10/10 for quality. Very satisfied.
Ann
So good
rosaartis2
Good amount, poor quality, some wilted, mushy and moldy. I was really excited to try these in a couple of dishes… I will see what I can salvage and go from there.
sinh
Piper betel leaves are cheap, but I haven't tried them yet.
Julia
I've bought betel leaves many times.
Julia
Convenient and reasonably priced.
Nancy
The betel leaves were intact and fresh-colored. I tried them last time and they were delicious.
weee.16491476
One tray contains a lot
weee.16645616
The betel leaves are delicious and can be used to make a lot of dishes. Quite a few leaves were torn, but that's okay.
Katieho0606
It is sour pickle
anhdh71
It came defrost so it was a little bit mushy.
Huyentrang1310.th
Good good Good Good good Good good good good good good Good Good good Good good good good good good Good good good good good good Good good good good good good good good good good good
hahaha002
good size, need to buy 2-3 packages to make enough for a family of 5
YaryB
I love the watercress they sell It's so good and fresh
BAIAN
Super tiny, but the price reflects that. The seafood looks quite fresh.
Vanessa
Best of the best!
Mytam
very good quality watercress, very thin and young and ideal for hotpot or stir fry.
張_CC
fresh and delicious
weee.15585640
I bought this to put in stew. I'm looking forward to it.
passion12dambri
Fresh and tender, I ate every single one without wasting a single piece!
Mttran
Fresh vegetables, I've bought them many times.
Kenny
Looks really good
Ayano
Extra boost for nutrition and yummy