Bundobust in Leeds

A tad disappointed we had heard great things first of all great service and they accommodate our dog so thank you. The food was at best average the dhal and rice was poor however the aloo and dhal kachori was very nice as was a cabbage dish the puri were excellent and very reasonably priced…would we visit again? Unlikely as there was no wow that’s great factor.

Great food, amazing beers. Top quality ever vist

Lovely food, but expensive for what you actually get

Excellent food and really good value for money. This was my first visit and I'll definitely be back!

Great atmosphere and first time seeing an Indian tapas restaurant, no service fee and you order at the bar. We had the combo menu for 2, some were spicy for real, good mix of different flavours and good portion. Comfortable seats, very satisfied.

Has to be my favourite place in Leeds!

Amazing vegetarian Indian small dishes with a wide selection of Indian flavored ale and lager, nice place to gather with your mate to try something new

We've eaten at Bundobust Leeds several times and have always enjoyed the food. The staff are very cheerful and more than happy to help. On Sunday my partner commented on the Okra fries being over cooked just as feedback for the chef. No sooner had it been said our server said he would refund us. He came back very apologetic saying the till wasn't working properly. We said not to worry. He went away and came back with 2 beer vouchers for next time. We always recommend Bundobust to people if we're asked for good places to eat. In Leeds. We'll be back sooner rather than later.

We left London with the first glimmer of sunlight in almost five days streaming through a misted up window. We arrived in Leeds with temperatures hovering above freezing, but feeling as if our train had just stopped in the Arctic. To make matters more interesting, the weather forecast predicted sleet and snow in the evening. Welcome to the grim north! I muttered under my vapour-exhaling breath, as one of my fellow cycling instructors, based in Manchester, usually quips. We hurried to our Airbnb, checked our temporary, weekend-only digs, and dashed out to have something to eat. It had been more than two and a half years since I had last been to Leeds. Interestingly, I had never eaten out here. My ex-partner moved to this Yorkshire city from her native London in her late teens, went to uni here, made a lot of friends, bought a house, built a life, and eventually decided to leave it all behind and go back to the Big Smoke, which was where we had met. During our relationship we came back up a couple of times, stayed near the Peak District, and on a few occasions drove to Leeds to visit her friends and eat at theirs. All that had always happened in summer, including the year when London hit forty degrees Celsius for the first time ever. In Yorkshire we got thirty five. That’s when you know climate change is real. Back to our long-planned Valentine’s weekend and my current girlfriend and I were starving by now. At the same time I was checking Accuweather constantly. I’d heard so much about the unpredictable winter weather in northern cities that I feared it as much as I normally fear getting caught up in a football crowd leaving the stadium. Especially when the home team has lost. Not that the weather had deterred people from dressing as if those thirty five degrees were still doing the rounds. Open-toed sandals (women) and bicep-flashing, short-sleeved T-shirts (men) were a common sight. Luckily we found the restaurant we’d set eyes on before leaving the Airbnb pretty quickly. Bundobust looked just like the kind of place that would feed us properly. Located on Mill Hill, a stone’s throw from Briggate, Leeds’ main shopping hub, this rustic-looking restaurant felt like home instantly. It was the sort of eatery that wouldn’t have looked out of place in hipster-magnet Shoreditch. Even though we were seated outside (and by now it was sleeting a bit) I felt part of the community straight away. It didn’t take us long to choose. The Vegan Combo for two promised enough food to fill our bellies. Made up of a cobis nu shack (a spiced up side dish consisting of cabbage, green peas, and potatoes), okra fries (which I didn’t know existed, let alone that they were a “thing”), sprout bhajis (the best bhajis I’ve ever had in my life. They were thick and filling), and bhel puri (popular Mumbai street food, where crispy, puffed rice is mixed with sweet tamarind chutney, spicy green chutney, garlic chutney, onions, tomatoes, sev and chaat masala) this was the sort of welcome we didn’t know we needed. Lastly, the whole combination was then garnished with coriander leaves, sev, and crushed papdis. All this was washed down with one of the better mango lassis I’ve ever had.just the right amount of sweetness and thickness. It had stopped drizzling by the time we headed back to our Airbnb. With the smell of so many aromatic spices and the taste of so many wonderful flavours still invading our senses (in a positive way, of course), my partner and I slowed our pace down. In fact, we even stopped every now and again to look at the Friday night revellers in their open-toed sandals and short-sleeved T-shirts, defying logic, and the elements.

AMAZING food and team as always

The food was pretty good but there was no explanation of the menu or guidance and we were seated in the window and it was freezing. Was really Looking forward to this place too.

Took my brother and his wife for their first time at Bundobust. Both enjoyed saying it was the best Indian meal they had had in a long time. Praise from two meat eaters! As good as it always is with much better beer than the usual Cobra/kingfisher/Carling Perfect!

What’s not to like, I booked, you helped and served great food. Worthy of the good sized tip as usual. Keep it going. Cheers Paul W

Never disappoints. Amazing food, great prices and the service was above and beyond. We had a birthday in the family and staff went out if their way to go get candles for the cake we brought with us. Thank you so much everyone.

Travelled here from Nottingham for my daughters 30th birthday. What a very special place food fantastic but mostly the staff where exceptional. Thankyou to you all and Thankyou for getting some candles for the cake and allowing us to eat it too. Definitely recommend.

We visited today with daughter & son in law. We opted for the combo for 4 which was a great selection. The only thing I would say, is that more bread would have been welcome( which we ordered) . Fabulous cocktails & good selection of craft beers.

Great restaurant. All dishes are vegetarian. They are tapas style, needing two or three dishes per person. They also do a lunch time special menu.

Lovely food. Waiters rushed us even though we had a table booking.

First time, won't be the last. Amazing food

Enroute through Leeds, the location is perfect- right next to the train station. I saw the Rick Stein Episode on Rick stein’s Food Stories’ ,which featured this restaurant and thought I’d check it out. Was pleasantly surprised by the flavoursome, curious, sometimes spicy, food and the intriguing beer. Excellent customer service and would totally recommend.

Harshitha was amazing, the mango lassi beer is great, best place for chilled vibes xxx

Great food with lots of Indian flavour

What a find! My daughter and son in law took me here when on a visit to Leeds. Amazing vegan , vegetarian street food. Very tasty, the okra fries were very moorish. There was plenty to go around and very filling. The price was reasonable, and the service was very good. They have their own micro brewery onsite. I had one of their ales, which was really good. I would definitely recommend and be going again.

Came in on a Thursday night and it was a very lively in Bundobust, with loads of people, chatter and great background music. This is not my first time here and it has always been a great experience with food, service, atmosphere and the value for money! This time especially wanted to shout out our server Dylan and the man who I assume was the manager/senior staff tonight for being so helpful, accommodating and careful when handling my mother as a guest with non-celiac gluten sensitivity! The menu already is all plant based and gluten free options, but the extra step and attention means a lot :) If you're after good veggie/vegan/gluten free options, great Indian cuisine with lively atmosphere and great service, look no further than this! This is a tried and true staple in Leeds city centre for a great meal.

I had a fantastic meal here with three friends. We shared the combo for four, it was the perfect amount of food and everything was so delicious. The Bundo Chaat was incredible. I also had a spicy mango margarita which was very tasty. The service was friendly and efficient.

Our daughter recently moved to Leeds and immediately went on the hunt for good vegetarian restaurants. She couldn’t stop singing the praises of this place and insisted the next time we visited that we ate here. A table was booked for 7:30 because this place is very popular. We were greeted and seated quickly and the waitress was very polite and professional. We ordered the combo for four with a few extras. This place also serves a wonderful selection of craft beers which compliment the food beautifully. Our food arrived in good time and was absolutely delicious. I must say, being a carnivore, on this night I did not miss the meat. I can see why my daughter raves about this place and today it has won two more fans. This place is a must visit and I will definitely be coming back.

They changed almost everything in menu! Previous menu was soooo good! devastated

My fav lunch spot! Highly recommend their Bhajis!

Lovely food, experience and staff. Thought would be left hungry, as looked like an Asian take on tapas, but couldn't be more wrong. Food was lovely with a great selection of craft beers to choose from too.

Exceptional value. Not mind blowing. Would definitely recommend for a quick lunch. Take a friend - or three.

Very good option if you are craving for Indian food. Taste is good.

Always spot on. Top food and beers. Been going for at least 7/8 years and never had a bad experience at bundo. The January special besan cheela is so so good. Can’t go wrong with vada pav and okra fries though. Team were fab and the Northern Monk dark fruits style beer was delicious. Had the lunch deal which is a top offer and they’ve started a lunch offer loyalty card too.

This place is amazing. 5 star food , 5 star beer and 5 star service. I'm judicious with my 5 stars: go here it's amazing!

Always spot on. Top food and beers. Been going for at least 7/8 years and never had a bad experience at bundo. The January special besan cheela is so so good. Can’t go wrong with vada pav and okra fries though.

Best place to eat and drink in Leeds. The high standards and quality of food and drink have never dropped since opening. Long may they reign.

We went here for the express lunch and it was oh so delicious. The staff are knowledgeable and passionate and the food was just so varied and tasty. Just the right amount for lunch too - not over-facing but go hungry. Will definitely be back, the loyalty cards are a nice touch too.

What a great place , excellent food , great staff , really good atmosphere, fine selection of craft beers , well worth a visit

Delicious food. It was wonderful to have so much choice as a vegetarian. We had the set menu for two and it was all wonderful. Thank you.

At first hesitant. vegetarian Indian street food sounds bland and boring. On arrival you met with an unmatched atmosphere and kind service. Delicious food and great selection of drinks. Would really recommended.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.

It’s quirky it’s veggie serves craft ales all good but not on my recent visit. The standard of the food I received was poor.

My first impression was: indian and vegetarian? Heck, no. But wow, it is one of my most favourite spots in Leeds. Food is so good. Not too expensive. Nice drink selection. Banging mango lassi, bundo chaat, okra fries, paneer tikka and paneer kadai. Love their puri bread as well!

Excellent tasty food. Lovely staff. The sprout bhajis are something else 😊😊😊

Authentic Indian Street Food Experience Being Indian and knowing the richness of Indian food, I have no hesitation in recommending this restaurant. It’s a perfect 100% for food, service, and atmosphere. We absolutely loved it! I had a great time with my family and thoroughly enjoyed the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff is incredibly friendly and accommodating, which made the experience even more special. The food was amazing, with authentic flavors and excellent presentation. We will definitely visit again soon. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Food was shoddy and greasy. Low value cabbage and chickpeas curries served cold and bhatura we’re prepared and served cold

The food is so last year, greasy and cold. Low value cheap produce eg cabbage and chole. The Bhatura were cold. Seriously need to have a look at the quantity of what is being served

Always packed. Good food. Good service.

Me and 17 other colleagues went to Bundobust Leeds yesterday for our Christmas meal. I'd had to amend the booking several times to allow for others to join, and Hattie was SO helpful and accommodating. The meal itself was fantastic, everyone loved the food and again, Hattie and the other staff couldn't have done more for us all - despite the challenges of serving 18 people!! Highly recommend.

Good food, good quality, facilities OK, but I give 5 stars as the food was delicious at a reasonable price.

Very creative indian street food dishes, don't expect anything traditional, they are great for sharing. Some of the dishes are better than the others, I would love to return back there is so much to try.

Since moving to Leeds 18 months ago, I have eaten lunch at a different venue in Leeds once pretty much every week, meaning I have tried most of the best/recommended restaurants and cafes. Bundobust is my absolute favourite - the best place to eat in Leeds, and I keep finding myself coming back here rather than trying other joints. The food is all vegetarian (I am a meat eater but this doesn't bother me at all), served in small portions suitable for 1 or sharing between 2 or 3. They suggest 2-3 dishes per person and I think 2 is normally ample, and 3 definitely enough. that doesn’t stop us ordering 8 dishes between the 2 of us though, as the flavours of each are completely unique, and they are happy to give you a doggy bag if needed. It's not just the food that is great though, the atmosphere is superb with a warm, friendly welcoming feel, cool music and great vibe. The beer selection is superb, rotating regularly, with the staff happy to make recommendations and give tasters. Bundobust is the best way to start an evening out, a great spot for lunch, and brilliant whether eating solo, as a couple, or in a big group (do book in advance for big groups though - it is a popular spot). They also do regular seasonal menus on top of their usual selection - I recently tried their Christmassy "Brussel Sprout Bhajis" and they were tremendous. If you want a pointer on menu selections the staff are always happy to help, and I would suggest always getting a Bundo Chat, the Okra fries are fantastic, and nothing I have ever tried has disappointed. If you've not been then you MUST give this place a go

Always amazing food and service

At first hesitant. vegetarian Indian street food sounds bland and boring. On arrival you met with an unmatched atmosphere and kind service. Delicious food and great selection of drinks. Would really recommended.

Unbelievable restaurant. Incomparable

Delicious food, We loved the festive dal, the fried okras and the cucumber. We also had onion bahjis and the paneer tikas, despite usually loving them, we liked them less at Bundobust. The chai tiramisu is original and worth a shot!

Manager A nightmare, paid 160 quid and watched us drink making rude comments about my table scrutinising our age when we’ve proven Id, out for my friends 18th. 18 on the day and refused service, amazing food but a horrendous manager who ruined our meal out, most expensive table on the night out of hours and made sure our time was ruined. Unbelievable food, horrific manager; birthday boy drinking coke.

Disgraceful service. Manger took alcohol off us as he did not believe our age even though id was shown at the bar. Food was decent but overall night was ruined and was not worth the £160 spent.

A fantastic gem. The food was great, flavourful and filling, with a large selection to choose from. Huge selection of beers and cocktails. Staff were excellent.

Wow the food is fabulous Get there while the Christmas specials are on. Chai Tiramisu is one of the best things I've ever tasted.

Amazing food, never had a bad experience there and we go a lot. Wonderful flavours, great staff, brilliant atmosphere. Highly recommended

Not your average Indian restaurant. I always feel well fed whenever I go. My favourite place to eat in Leeds.

Had gone during rush hour with kids without booking, the staff is very welcoming and made sure we were comfortable especially Eve, she was very helpful. Thank you for the great service.

Amazing food!!! all veggie so I could eat anything on the menu. we chose 6 sharing things, it was all in metal bowls and was delicious! we will defo be back and theres still loads of food we havnt tried yet. loved the cripsy deep fried things was all lush.

Where better for a beer and a snack before catching a 🚂?

More expensive for similar quality food with much smaller portions. Nice atmosphere though..

Easy to order, lovely food good service

Muy contentos de que hicimos una reserva. Cuando llegamos el restaurante estaba bastante lleno. El menú era todo vegetariano / vegano y delicioso. Excelente gama de platos y es genial que se puede pedir un montón de cosas y compartir. El servicio fue genial. Definitivamente volveré.

Really good foods excellent service by staff

Visitamos un lunes por la noche y fue embestido, habíamos reservado y me alegro de haberlo hecho! Es un ambiente agradable y relajado, compartes bancos con otros y te ordenas en el bar. Pedimos el compartido etiquetado como para 4 personas, ya que queríamos probar una variedad de platos - no creo que habría suficiente para 4 personas, sin embargo, como por ejemplo se obtiene 2 x kebabs de panel. La comida era realmente excelente - sabor fresco, gran variedad y muy sabroso. Obviamente no nos lo comimos todo, pero nos fuimos muy satisfechos! Sin duda volveremos y por poco más de £ 30 cada uno fue una noche muy buena relación calidad-precio!

Served a table of 7 with ease. Fast service, great drinks, fantastic food. Couldn't fault it.

I’ve been to many Bundobust locations, but this one is the most awkward with the layout. We were sat next to the bar where people wait to be seated and it did feel like people were standing above us. Food lacked flavour I’m used from other locations.

We went here for a quick bite to eat and drinks, we were not disappointed. There is a good selection of drinks, we had two IPAs that very very nice. To eat we had, Onion Bhaji, Chickpeas Curry and Potato Cakes which were all delicious and perfectly cooked. It’s dog friendly too (just our dog in) and the staff are great.

Amazing food. Incredible staff. Brilliant atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

The gobi manchurian is dissapointing and watery. The beers seemed rather over priced just because they could. Too casual atmosphere for what you pay ie ordering at the bar and the decor being uninspired.. Otherwise the staff were very lovely and accomodating. And the food has a decent kick and flavour to it.

The setup isn’t the most inviting; bench seating you share with strangers is cramped and not all that comfortable. Add to that the Wetherspoons-style ordering system where you have to queue at the bar—hardly a special dining experience. The food didn’t save it either. The gobi manchurian was particularly disappointing, with mushy cauliflower that lost all texture, smothered in a thick, gloopy sauce that lacked flavor. Beer’s pricey too, which added to the underwhelming vibe. Some potential here, but it left me wanting more.

As a Hindu I find that having dogs barking constantly in a restaurant is really gross

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

Vegetarian, reasonably priced. Curry and beer!

Business heroes! I really do look up and admire the grunders here! Really cool spot and great down to earth staff. Their own pale ale is definitely a recommendation. Vegan, Veggie and cow friendly!

Amazing vegetarian food. Good choice, some of the best food I've ever eaten.

Some of the best Indian I've had in absolutely ages, and really nice staff too!! The chaat was incredible and the saag was to die for :)

Vi esto revisado por Rick Stein así que quería probarlo y no nos decepcionó. Camarera extremadamente servicial que explicó todo en el menú. Compartimos 6 platos y todos quedaron encantados. Mi favorito eran las patatas fritas Okra y el Bel Puri de mi marido. Lástima que vivamos en el suroeste o que definitivamente seamos asiduos

Visitó la hora del té sentado por primera vez una familia de 4 . Fue embestido pero logramos conseguir un asiento dentro. Tuvimos una cena para 4 personas, todo estaba muy sabroso ( eran comedores de carne ) nada decepcionante en sabor. El servicio fue rápido y amable. El lugar está limpio y ordenado. Si usted está buscando un restaurante de lujo no es el lugar para usted, pero la comida de la calle como se anuncia es realmente bueno. Lo único negativo para mí es que si usted hace una comida establecida para 3 / 4 / 5 etc., entonces cuando envía artículos (solo un ejemplo hay muchos) cebolla bajji, entonces proporcione uno para cada persona no 3 para una comida establecida de 4 personas. Siempre parece que existe ese codicioso que se lo llevará todo 🤣 y no compartirá lo mismo con las patatas. Incluso si tienes que hacer la porción más pequeña debido a los costos creo que esta es una mejor manera de hacerlo en sus menús de accionistas. (solo mi opinión personal). En general buena experiencia buena relación calidad-precio

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.

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.

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 .

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.

Great food great beer and vibes

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!

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

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 😫😂