Tharavadu, Upper Floor

What a nice restaurant. I wish I could give more than 5 stars. The atmosphere was great. Nicely decorated for Christmas. Even though as per Google they were supposed to be closed at 2PM, I am glad they were open when I went at 3PM. The restaurant was full of British people who love Indian food. I saw British ordering Dosa, Poori etc but I ordered my favourite Thali as always. They had three different Thali. Vegetarian, Mixed (Tharavadu Sadya)and Fish(Samudra Sadya). I wanted to try fish Thali and it was excellent. It came with Soup with Paapad. It tasted like Crab soup just without Crabs. It was actually hot and spicy. Great for British winter. When I finished the soup, the Thali came with nice excellent selection of items. Medium sized tasty Poori, Chennai vegetable kurma, Super tasty Fish kolambu (curry) (1 fish piece), Prawn kolambu (3 prawns) tasty Basmati rice fried rice, Beetroot curry, Sambar, Veg. Kurma Crispy Squid. Once I finished this exotic Thali I was given the traditional Indian dessert Semiya payasam to finish my grand lunch. I was completely satisfied with the quantity and flavour of traditional Indian tasting Thali in the UK. I loved even the receipt inside the little shopping trolley on my table with a mint chocolate wishing me Merry Christmas. I highly recommend this restaurant for their service and keeping up the traditional flavour and not changing it like other restaurants do. Applause for the chefs involved in cooking my food and the entire team. If I visit Leeds again I will come back for another exciting lunch with them. Parking: Q-park car park above Bibi's Italianissmo restaurant

While I was living in Leeds this place helped me to give the feeling of being in India. The place is very close to the city centre. Not very far from the market place. Remember to reserve early. Or else you might need to wait for more than 45 mins. Especially in the weekends and any occasions. I haven't seen any Indian restaurant filled with so many foreigners having typical Indian food. I was really amazed. Twice I went with my foreign friends and they really liked it very much. The south Indian food is simply great. The Keralian fish was awesome cooked with coconut. Also you can get alcohol as well. The price was around 40 gbp for two people and that was in 2020. The behaviour of the staffs were really nice and didn't have to wait too long after we ordered the food. The ambience is so Indian. In the upstair there's enough space but personally I prefer the downstair. If a fan of Indian cricket then can see the memories of Virat and Ganguly inside the restaurant. Both of them came here during the 2019 ODI World Cup. Every taste was very authentic and has pleasant Keralian taste. The aroma of food made me think as if I was in Kerala. During busy times you might need to rush or else take time , chat and enjoy the food. Thanks for making my time in Leeds a very special one. I still miss the food from the superb restaurant. Cheers!

Incredible express lunch again. The flavours! Really generous portions and fabulous value. Very welcoming staff. Happy New Year guys.Thank you.