Bundobust in Leeds

Saw this reviewed by Rick Stein so wanted to try it and we weren’t disappointed. Extremely helpful waitress who explained everything on the menu. We shared 6 dishes and all were delighted. My favourite was the Okra chips and my husband’s the Bel Puri. Shame we live in the South West or we’d definitely be regulars

Visited sat tea time for the first time a family of 4 . It was rammed but we managed to get a seat inside . We had a set sharers meal for 4 everything was really tasty ( were meat eaters ) nothing disappointing in flavour . The service was quick and friendly . The place is clean and tidy . If you’re wanting a fancy restaurant it’s not the place for you but the street food as advertised is really good . Only negative for me is if your doing a set meal for 3/4/5 etc then when you send out items ie ( just one example there are many ) onion bajji then provide one for each person not 3 for a set meal of 4 people . There always seems to be that greedy one that will take it all 🤣 and not share same with potatoes . Even if you have to make the portion smaller due to costs I think this is a better way to do it on your sharer menus . ( just my personal opinion) . Overall nice experience good value

I went here today as was keen to have the bhaji as a lunch snack, having had them recently at the Manchester one where they were amazing- crispy, light. Really disappointed when they arrived today all crispy on outside but raw inside (literally cold oniony batter). I think maybe they made them too large or didn't fry long enough.Not nice. They were very busy but they really should check for better before it goes out.

Called for lunch on a day out in the city. Friendly welcome from Estelle who served us, found us a table and talked us through the menu, making recommendations. The place got very busy and there was a great atmosphere. The coriander beer was deicous and the food fantastic, we ordered 5 small plates, there were a wide variety of tastes and textures, everything tasted fresh and perfectly spiced . Great service from Estelle and the fellas at the bar counter. Reasonably priced too. We will definitely come back here and bring our friends .

Great welcome from all the staff. Eselle got us a table and we asked her to recommend some dishes to us . The food was delicious lots of tasty flavours. The lads at the bar recommend a beer with coriander it was lovely. The place had only been open 30 minutes it was full with a great atmosphere. Will be going back next time we are in Leeds.

It’s nice , flavoursome and tasty for sure , I think I prefer the traditional dishes and a less of a cafe / street food style eatery .

Ate here as part of a group of work colleagues. Really enjoyable evening and we all enjoyed it. Tasty food and lots of choice.

I’ve been visiting here for years and it just keeps getting better! Food is always superb, friendly and very quick service, and new and exciting beer always on offer. My favourite ever place to eat!

Great food great beer and vibes

As someone who is not very familiar to Indian food i found the food very tasty and well prepared

Enjoyed here a lot got the combo for 2 to try a few different things and enjoyed every dish. The portions weren’t huge but I left full. Added on the bread and also tried the ice cream at the end. Would have given 5 starts but we had plenty of time left on our allotted time and the staff were trying to rush us out just cause we had finished eating. So beware once they’ve got your money you become a problem.

Can't stop thinking about the bundo chaat. Ordered the combo for 4. It came faster than the ordering drinks. A good range of food. Very different from the usual Indian food I'm used to but loved it. Will be back

Visited Saturday lunchtime. Food was excellent and good value for money. Service was prompt and efficient. Atmosphere and general ambience was not great

Amazing food, great atmosphere.

Fantastic array of Indian street food that you won't often see at other Indian restaurants! Worth getting at least 2/3 different options which pair well with the delicious house chai

Nothing else I can add... will certainly return

Lovely combo, Street Food and Beer excellent friendly service - tasty food - even the music was nicely judged

20 of us came for a wedding celebration meal, The staff were attentive, friendly and very helpful, especially when an older member of the family wanted a regular cup of tea. we had the full menu x3 as well as lots of extras. the food was delicious and very obviously freshly prepared. Great cocktails and great beer options. Really cannot recommend this place highly enough. Thank you for helping to make my daughter and son in laws' wedding such a memorable occassion

This is curry with a lot more flavour. Great customer service and excellent food

Absolutely fantastic, as always. We tried the Indo-Mexican menu. Blown away by it. Every dish was sublime.

I just want to start by saying I’ve been here plenty of times and always loved the food ♥️ However last year I was diagnosed with coeliac disease meaning I can’t have any gluten at all 😫 (trust me I’m not happy about it either) 😂 The first time I went here after being diagnosed I was told they had gluten free bread and given it, it was only after eating the best gluten free bread I’d ever tasted I realised it wasn’t gluten free 😫 So I tried again an a few times I was fine. However after ordering gluten free items Saturday evening ive been super super poorly since. There is no possible way of getting “glutened” at home and I haven’t eaten anywhere else. So if you’re not an annoying dietary person go ahead but if you are pleaseeeeee don’t risk it. Love Natasha One glutened poorly person 😫😂

I swear, you guys are going to turn me vegetarian (or vegan). I've just ordered from you (on Uber Eats) and I can't quite put into words how much I enjoyed the meal. Dal is sneakily becoming my new favourite food, the barbequed paneer, mushrooms and peppers were mind-blowing. I did not, in my wildest imaginations, predict that mushrooms could taste that good. And the Khakri was so refreshing! And the portion size! Gigantic! And what was really gobsmacking was that, I've ordered from you before (and visited the Leeds branch once) and thought I'd already had the best you had to offer with the (gorgeous!) Okra, Bundo Chaat and Vada Pav and then you go and surprise me. Is literally everything on the menu, this delicious?! This is crazy! My stomach is crying with happiness. Thank you.

Absolutely amazing veggie and vegan Indian restaurant. Fabulous food, great atmosphere and friendly helpful staff. Great range of food and wide selection of drinks, cocktails and lots of beer choices brewed in their own brewery.

Great food, great service. Authentic taste. Try specifically the Ragda Pattice, the Masala chai and the vada pav. Located not very far from Leeds station this is a must go place if you like Indian food. Generally easy to find seating but limited street side parking in the vicinity

Saturday lunch. Vada Pav, Bhel Puri, Egg Bhurji, bundobust Chaat, paratha and Thepla. Full vegetarian menu, sharing plates,everything I've tried delicious. Atmosphere lovely and very friendly staff. Highly recommended for anyone.

A wonderful place to eat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten free in one go. If this is a taste of Indian street food then there should be far more, the taste, quality and choice of food is excellent and though meat free it isn't missed in my view and I am a carnivore. Recommended to anyone passing by. Mexican theme for a short while and it's just as good, excellent place to eat.

Really nice food! I will definitely be returning. Very good value for money.

Excellent tasty food and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend 👌

I have been there couple of times, and every time I enjoyed it, it’s an indian street food restaurant, it’s a nice place to eat with your friends, and the staff are really friendly.

If you're in Leeds and like Indian food but can't necessarily make a decision over what to get, this place is perfect. Great food, good service (had to wait a while, but it was quite busy), chill atmosphere.

Amazing place to have street eat style dining experience. This is a rare vegetarian restaurant located right at the city center. Evenings tend to be crowded and there can be a wait time of 10-20 mins. Perfect ambience, mumbai chowparty style decor and sitting, peppy music, helpful staff and delicious food. Must try: okra fries, paneer tikka, ragda patties. For connoisseurs of drinks, they have a variety of drafts on tap and some really unique flavours which you would rarely find elsewhere.

Not as good as it used to be. Recipes have changed a fair bit: the Gobi Manchurian is now mainly mushroom (odd considering that Cauliflower isn't exactly something that needs to be rationed) and the Bel puri was also missing a lot of the essentials. When it's good - I have nothing but praise for Bundobust but standards have slipped a little.

Food was amazing-quite different to what I expected. Definitely would recommend

Very pleasant place. The atmosphere is lively and welcoming. The staff goes above and beyond. The beer selection is great and the food goes well with the drinks.

Excellent food for a veggie and very fast service. The food is fresh and very tasty. Could do with being a larger venue & less basic decor / seating but the enthusiasm of the staff and discerning clientele make up for that. Well worth a visit if you want real food.

First time here, loved it! Ordered way too much food, my advice, start small & add if needed!

Bandoo chat and mango lassi is my most liked dishes here.

Wonderful vegetarian Indian Street food and good beer - had the 4 person combo.

Dishes lack authentic flavour. It’s a good place for non-Indians.

Our third trip to Bundobust, but daughters first. Just never disappoints. We shared nine dishes between the three of us which was just the right number. The spicing is just right, none of the MSG or salt overload and ghee after effects. Also great vibe, very buzzy. Well done again for a great evening. Whoever is in the kitchen knows what they are doing.

Buzzing atmosphere, packed but run brilliantly, everything ran smoothly, staff lovely and attentive, food was so so good, dream for a vegetarian and couldn't believe the price. To top it off I won a tshirt!

Indian street food - cooked to restaurant quality - and then served in cardboard bowls may have created a niche market, but it is a far cry from any street food I have eaten in India. There is a good atmosphere, and the story of the company is well told on menus and on the tables. There was enough food on the combo for 4, but it was like a small taster menu rather a meal for 4. It was tapas, Indian style.

Not worth the money! There are far better places to go to.

I visited Bundobust Leeds for the first time last Wednesday. I was greeted by the very kind staff member Easy. They made me feel very welcome and asked where I would like to sit down. I chose the table to the left. Easy gave me the menu to look at. While I was deciding what to i wanted on the menu, I soaked up the atmosphere. I really enjoyed the Indian playlist that was playing, the interior decor with old memorabilia , photographs on the wall. I went to the counter to order a pinot of tropical dhoop, a fruit wheat beet and Lunch express Combo. I selected the chole saag and the bundle chaat. The tropical fruit wheat beer was really nice. Very tasty, fruity beer. I enjoyed the Bundo Chaat and chole saag dishes. Nice rich flavoured vegetarian dishes that filles you up The Bundo Chaat consists of layers of samosa pastry, chickpea, onion, sec and chilly sauce. It came with yoghurt and tamarind chutney. The Chole Saag is made out of chickpeas & spinach, garam massala, onion and ginger. It served with puri. For dessert I decided to try another beer. I chose the mango lassi pale ale. It was an amazing beer that I tasted. It had notes of vanilla, mango, lassi yoghurt all in the beer. It was a delight. The Indian street food restaurant is quite spacious, and has many seats to sit down. They also a big courtyard area with outdoor seating available. The highlight of this visit was meeting the Bundobust founders Mayur and Marcos and having a nice conversation with them. Two very friendly cool guys that are very approachable and down to earth. Before leaving I bought 2 tropical lassi sour beer to try later. This tropical mango lassi sour beer has notes of mango, orange & pineapple. I’m excited to taste it later at home. I’ll be definitely visiting Bundobust Leeds again when I’m in the Leeds area for work. I recommend locals, tourists and visitors in Leeds to enjoy a nice meal there at Bundobust.

Awesome food and drinks. Always so filling we had the bundo feast between three and it was just enough. Staff are so very friendly and helpful also.

We came for a post graduation celebratory meal Excellent street food superb service. Also a good range local beer and collaborations with other breweries.

Food was really delicious. The shared combo or whatever it was called had so many tasty parts to it we couldn't decide which was the best. Seevice was prompt and polite. Atmosphere hard to comment on as we were in a corner. And it seemed like half way between fast food and a restaurant but that was absolutely fine by us.

Top veggie street food Popped in for lunch after catching the excellent Peter Mitchell show at Leeds Art Gallery. Meant to have a light snack but it’s all so delicious we had a full bloater blow out. Great food for sharing: the deep fried Okra is too moreish and the Mango beer perfect with it. We’ll be back (again)

It's like it only sells all the side dishes you'd get at a proper Indian street food place... but with nothing you'd actually want as a main. Just go mowgli across the road, miles better.

Just gorgeous food. Great drinks and lovely staff.

Took my son for post exam lunch. Great environment and service. Food choices were great and soon tasty.

Another amazing experience at another Bundobust. We were in a weird time where we were hungry but it wasn’t quite dinnertime, so we were skeptical as to how busy it would be. The venue is deceptively quite big, from the outside it looks small. As we entered, it was buzzing with atmosphere considering it looked so dark from the outside! The food arrived fast,hot and fresh. As part of for Bundobust, the bhaji and paneer dishes are amazing. The menu also had some seasonal dishes made for the Euros (including their version of a Wigan kebab 😅) The whole experience is always good with Bundobust and this was no exception. Would recommend.

Thank you so much for sorting out my Uber eats nightmare today and absolutely making the day with Graces birthday treats! World class customer service really really appreciate it!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

WOW first time at Bundobust and we absolutely LOVED IT. Didn’t know much about it and had no idea it was vegan but the food, the atmosphere, the price, the staff and drinks were spot on. Perfect place for a delicious meal in a fun atmosphere where you’re sat close to your neighbours but everyone is really enjoying themselves. We went early on a Thursday evening and it was packed and they were turning people away. Book ahead and go - you won’t regret it!

Highly recommended for anyone looking for satisfying vegan and vegetarian Indian meals!

The food here is always fantastic. The Combo for 4 (£62) was good value for money and we had lots left over.

Delicious food. Good place for hanging out with friends with drinks and tasty Indian food.

Can’t fault this place. Used to go semi regularly years ago , but not for years wasn’t disappointed as it’s still absolutely fabulous. We had the one of everything with a few extra bits - honestly can’t fault a thing.

Lovely spicy express lunch with choice of dishes.

lively restaurant, great selection of food and beers

Have been to Bundobust a couple of times and absolutely love it. The food is delicious! As a pescatarian it feels like a real treat to be able to eat absolutely everything on the menu, and it’s a great place to take any vegan friends who are visiting us. I especially love the Chole Saag and Paneer Kadai 🍛

Very close to the Leeds station. Good vegetarian Indian street food. The mango lassi and chaat were delicious. Service too was quick and good. Portions sufficient for one person only.

This is a wonderful vegetarian place. Im a huge fan of meat but this was revelation! Well done everyone!

Continues to be my favourite eatery in Leeds. Book ahead to be sure of a table and don't be afraid to explore the menu - you don't have to be veggie or vegan to enjoy a meal here. Top it off with one of their own brew beers for a memorable experience.

Great food & really speedy service. When food first arrived, I thought it looked quite a small portion for the price, but it was really filling. Would definitely return

Beautiful food. Fantastic place

Great service with a great casual atmosphere. Prices are reasonable for the city centre and this food was plenty for the two of us. Generally the food was great but we felt the dhal could have done with more seasoning (salt on the tables would be handy) and the potato flatbreads were burnt on the bottom, but I’m sure the staff would have fixed if we’d raised it, we were just in a rush. Would definitely come back again and give some other dishes a go.

Great food and very quick service! Bit expensive but overall a great choice for some quick food

Best in the city to explore Indian street food and beers. Nice atmosphere, variety drinks, and delicious Indian fast food experience.

Always without a doubt an amazing experience, from the staff, to the variety of food and flavours to the beer selection and the unique cocktails.

Food here is delicious. Can be very busy, I'd recommend booking in advance.

We loved it. The food was delicious, served in small plates, the beer selection was great and the staff was very friendly. I cannot recommend it enough.

I haven’t been to a Bundobust for ages but absolutely love this Indian street food restaurant, tucked away not far from Leeds Railway Station. It was pretty warm when we arrived so it was great to be able to sit “outside”but under cover. Everything on the menu looked so delicious with firm favourites such as Vada Pav on offer. We had some of the snacks then 4 dishes between two, plus a mango lassi for approximately £33 which I thought excellent value. Portions are generous so although the menu suggests 2-3 dishes per person we didn’t manage to finish it all. The staff are great and very knowledgeable. It’s a lovely welcoming atmosphere and very relaxed. Order at the bar and the food is brought out to your table. Toilet facilities (washrooms) are unisex and located towards the rear of the restaurant. We visited on a Sunday but I noticed that they have a lunchtime express menu on weekdays which looked tasty and good value. Highly recommended!

Amazing food and ipa's great service. One of my favourite go to places.

Look right I'm not vegan, nor would I ever consider being vegan, but this place be like mad nice n that. I am generally against this anti-omnivourus agenda but having came not knowing it was... vegan, it was actually delicious.

The food was exquisite and arrived very quickly. However I was disappointed by the service, when we were about to order, the gentleman at the counter was too busy taking a photo of a drink before attending to us. That let the service down.

The food is delicious. We ate a combo with several different portions and we were able to try everything. I loved the curry and, especially, the okra portion. This combo was £36+- and is definitely enough food for 3 people. The atmosphere is pleasant, the tables are comfortable and the restaurant is close to the train station and/or the center of Leeds.

I've been here before and I've come back time and time again. The atmosphere here is great and to go with that, the food is incredible! You wouldn't even guess it's all vegetarian, it is that good! Some very different flavours and a great choice of beers to finish it off! This restaurant is also a great place for a hang out! Chill!

Rated #2 to eat out in Leeds Timeout and a very sturdy review count. It doesn't live up to the hype. Perhaps I would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't so excited to go. As my Indian friend eating with us put it perfectly, "it's great for non-Indian people who like re-heated food.". They served us about 3 incorrect dishes. For the 2 we had energy to mention, they promptly replaced them. Too promptly, proving my friend likely correct that it is reheated food. The wet food was very average (wet meaning curry with sauce). However, all the over dishes I loved and all of us in attendance did agree that the food wasn't bad. Why on earth were they playing constant drum and bass, and I mean cocaine mdma style heavy stuff, borderline dubstep - I just don't know. It's a vibe but a stupid vibe for eating out. The cocktails were awesome. Who on earth goes to an Indian restaurant for cocktails, though. All Indian restaurants cater very well to vegetarians and vegans, so the fact that it's exclusively vegetarian is positive, but not a big deal for Indian cuisine. It's worth a try, but temper your expectations.

My favourite street food spot in Leeds, hands down. Just go try it, you won't regret it.

Excellent as always. The Indo-chinese dishes were great. Stuffed now!

Great food, beer and generally all good venue.

Nice staff. Service and drink selection

We had the combo for 2! Particularly liked the Tarka Dhal and the Palak Kofta.

Incredible food, in a bustling and lively environment at a reasonable price for the quality level of the cooking! Great beers choice to go with it too. Excellent all round!

It was alright. Do you know when something is hyped so much that you expect more? It was 34 quid for the vegan platter for 2. You got enough food for 2 adults and a kid. It was good.

Went out with friends and tried there all items on menu combo. Must say starters were really good and one of the nicest in UK. Main course dishes like chole, paneer curry can definitely be improved. Service was quite prompt as well Overall it was nice outing and each one of us enjoyed.

Nice lunch spot, lots of beer choices.

Meaning to go and sample … went for a brunch … amazing! 90 mins of great food and drink in a lovely chilled environment! Best brunch in Leeds! Please do again

We have been many times to the Leeds and Manchester Bunbobust restaurants. The food is always excellent, the beer is good with a large choice.

Great option for vegetarians as everything on the menu is either vegetarian or vegan! We shared 4 dishes between 2 people which was still a filling lunch. A great range of beers on tap. Shame they only had one non-alcoholic beer option, bottled Lucky Saint in the fridge, but lots of non-alcoholic cocktails, as well as mango lassi on their menu. They only had room for us outside in their courtyard, but it was covered, and heated, so it was plenty warm enough to sit outside there on a cold day.

Best Gluten free menu we have seen. Lovely staff and great food. All vegetarian.

Overall wonderful place to eat and visit!

First time here. As good as the Manchester and Liverpool venues I've visited with top rate food and drink.

Definitely not for Indians. Unfortunately, the food was quite disappointing. It lacked flavor and freshness. Gobi Manchurian was worst as it wasn't crispy and Chole saag was tasteless.

Been a few times now and never been disappointed. Wonderful street food and a varied selection of beers etc. often get the combo for two and recommend the samosa chat and the fried okra. The onion bhajis are good but quite spicy! Often necessary to book as it's busy.

Just needed a quick snack before my train home. A waitress gave me s menu and sat me down. Was not seen to again. Half an hour no food. Do I order at the bar? Why was I seen to my seat then.

Excellent food! Excellent service!

I am a full-on carnivore. I've eaten at Bundobust twice now and on both occasions the food has blown me away. The flavours are out of this world and the spicing is amazing I would highly recommend to all of my friends and family.

Great food selection, especially if you order the deal for 4 where you get a bit of everything. A couple of items were forgotten from our order and the cocktails are quite expensive for the amount provided but overall it was a decent experience.