Dakshin in Leicester - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A no frills place, simple South Indian food cooked to the best. Specialist Dosa place, in Leicester. If you want the best Dosa, you have to comets Dakshin. Outstanding taste and a variety of choice for every plater. Simple food made outstanding. Fantastic all round!! 🥳 Delicious dosa 😋😛 amazing portion sizes!! Fast service!! Friendly staff! See you again!! 👏🙏🌞😋

❌❌No friendly staff at all. ❌❌ Worst treatment to the customers. I went with my friend and ordered two different dosa's. From which one of dosa was wrong. After correcting it one of the staffs gave me a terrible look as it was my fault that she didn't heard my order properly. Secondly, when we were still sitting and having tea one of the staffs was in a hurry to clean the table , she didn't wait for us to finish. And then, the other staff came and "Rudely" asked us to get up and insulted us in front of all the customers. As there was a family waiting outside the the restaurant. So if there are people waiting outside will you ask the people to get up and leave. Raised her voice when I said I did not liked the treatment we got. ❌I WILL NEVER RECOMMEND "DAKSHIN" TO ANYONE FROM NOW ❌ Horrible treatment ❌❌❌❌

❌❌Beware Before Going❌❌ Wish could give zero rating Absolutely No Idea on how to treat customer sitting on table and no manners on how to speak and serve food. Felt like eating free food. Try other good south indian restaurant on same street and avoid it all cost if you dont want to humiliate yourself!! 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

Well what can I sat about Dakshin restaurant. They serve amazing food with full of Taste and consistency. Highly recommended go and enjoy

We ended up in this place today due to the closure of Shiv Sagar and had a bad taste with food and service. Podi ghee idli was good and thats the only good thing of the night. Masala dosa served with cold chutneys and big chunks of potato masala, phav bhaji which is not in the menu but we ordered it seeing it is being served to a different table and quickly realized the resaon behind it not being in the menu, it was toasted bun with potato curry. On top of it this guys dont accept card payments which is mentioned in the corner of the table and will not be informed to customers when they are seated. Board says no card but then my next table paid by card, when asked lady in the counter says card is accepted for 30 and above only(which is not mentioned anywhere in the restaurant). Lady at the counter is really arrogant and shows her tantrum by throwing stuff around when asked for anything. They dont have basic etiquette on how to interact with the customer. Save your money and time , visit one of the other restaurants for better food and experience. As i cant reply to owners reply, editing the review. I am not tarnishing anything, just stating what happened. You response is clear indication of your restaurants attitude towards your customer. 1. I was with my wife and daughter. My wife had to step up and ask your manager to behave. You have to stop defending yourself with false allegations. 2. One of your waiters came to our table and apologized for your managers behavior. 3. Read more reviews about your restaurant and you will realize its just not me. 4. Stop playing gender card for these things, i was talking infront of my daughter and i am very much aware of giving respect.

Excellent food.. taste like home. Highly recommended for Tamil people who looking for South Indian veg.. love the food

Food is yummy, but customer service is poor. The store is dirty, staff attitude is miserable, clearly understaffed. Not attentive at all.

Food is freshly prepared without a long wait for service. The wait staff are great at providing a good experience too.

Dosa is one of my favourite to eat in daskin

Useless, Waste of time , Only cash accepted , not even informing while ordering

It's really nice place to have good food with family 😊

We have been coming to this restaurant since years and this particular time when we entered we were (by relatively new girls) told we cant have the table that we chose, later we sat on the table we were allocated, due to the busy road & since our baby was sleeping we closed the door that was behind the table opening to the road. Then again the same girl came & closed the door, when I said I want it closed she again asked us to move to a cramped up table with no space. I asked if its hot then she can turn on the a.c. Instead of opening the door but according it was not working. At 3 pm we were told that we cant have the south indian thali since orders are only taken until 2:45, utter blunder and no good service was provided ruining the day for us

Best masala dosa ever, but all the other dishes are very good, tried the Manchurian, the korma and others. Ask for tea. Authentic south Indian.

I had a Mysore Masala Dosa which is spread with a hot chilli chutney and stuffed with potatoes and served with 3 little dips (chutney) and a small lentil soup (sambar). This is my second time here last time was pre-COVID, food is consistently good, reasonably priced (£10 inc Mango Lassi). I was too late to try the Thali so I will try to get there earlier to check that out. PLEASE NOTE CASH ONLY!

Food Hygiene…. “ZERO” Long human hair found in the dosa… “DISGUSTING” A second family approached us to inform us they had the same problem…hair in their food. Not having basic hygiene procedures in the food preparation means contamination when eating it. Indifferent staff who clearly have repeated complaints regarding hygiene.

The quality has drastically improved. Ghee Dosa, Chutney , Sambhar - Simply Delicious. Amazing Team!

I felt very much satisfied,good ambiance,girls behavior and service is excellent..,,food is very tasty..,

Most authentic south Indian vegetarian food in Leicester. Loved their bisibele bath, dosas and filter coffee

Very nice experience. Enjoyed the Uthapam and mysore dose.

Worst customer service ever.i had to ask for a glass of water then she just gave me one and we were 4. Then I asked again then she brought just another one glass. Another staff was on her phone talking while she was serving hot food to my kid. Compared to amaravathi the staff and food were very poor...

I loved the food here. Dosa chutney and sambar was amazing.

Had Good food.....With Wonderful Service....Reminds my Indian culture and the way the girls Serve Will definitely give 5/5 ⭐ Keep Going 💪

Had delightful dining experience at Dakshin! Relish tasty food and excellent service provided by Lalitha and Harika.

Worst service I have ever received in my life. Absolute 0 service, at all. Ridiculous. We came in and asked for a table, the lady serving gave us a weird dirty look and asked us to wait outside. We came back in, and still had to wait for the table to be cleaned, and whilst finally doing so, the lady rudely pushed past us. We ordered two starters, with 0 plates, which we then had to ask for after. Isn’t that basic knowledge? Do we all eat from the main bowl? Our mains had also arrived, and we had to ask twice for all the drinks we ordered whilst the two ladies were busy gossiping. Even thought we had given our order for the drinks at the start, we were asked to repeat it again after they ‘forgot’. Still no apology, only rude attitude. Absolutely ridiculous and rude customer service, I would advise the two ladies to fix up, you lose customers this way.

Somewhat randomly stopped in here on a visit to Leicester, the food was all very good, the dosa was excellent! As was the thali. My first visit to a vegetarian restaurant and I did not miss the meat at all. Prices all reasonable too

The lunch was okay- delayed service but horrible and rude way to say that the filter cofee was over when we returned back for one for six of us. This was served to other customers at the same time!!! Never again will we visit this place.

Great food! Best for dhosa, but customer service is very poor. They are not open to suggestions, nor do they acknowledge what is being suggested for improvement. Haven't experienced this sort of service here before and not happy with the way the staff behaved, it was not good customer service or professional at all.

Went there yesterday and had poori masala. As good as back home. Then followed by by masala tea which was the best. The service was amazing .

If you love masala dosa’s you’ll love it here. Authentic delicious food and lovely friendly staff.

If you ever tried Disappeared elsewhere and you were disappointed, then Dalwhinnie Place is for you. I've myself tried Dosa many places. However, you can not beat the taste here. So, Tasty, affordable, cosy environment. Highly recommended. Service level gone down they are less customer focus and don't even use polite language such as thankyou.

Stumbled across this on a random trip to Leicester. Food was spectacular, very authentic south Indian food. A gem in a street of choice.

All the credit goes to the girls who take the order and serve you. Food is good and price is reasonable. Excellent customer service. Thank you.

Paneer Dosa was amazing and ample amount of filling. Kids loved the cheese dosa and chilli Paneer. Prices are reasonable. Would highly recommend to others visiting Leicester. Thankyou to the Aunty Ji's for cooking the amazing food.

Ordered a takeaway worth £15 Was told only takes cash no card. Card is for order over £30 sometimes is for orders over £20 I think it depends on the mood they are in. Receiving cash is purely to avoid paying tax.

I absolutely love the food here, Dosas are crispy, Idlis are soft. Everything is freshly prepared with authentic taste. It's a little tight with limited seating but i have never had to wait long for a table. My favourite go to for a hearty South Indian meal!

Great place for South Indian food, fast service and tasty food.

Rude attitude to customer very bad service and the food was not even good not coming back here again

Food is good from here but some people don’t serve properly or like I got hair in sambhar but they treat like it’s normal hair in food is not normal, we just showed up and they didn’t gave any discount to us.

Staff were rude and not very hospitable. We wanted to take home the food and chutney that we got with the dosas that we ordered. But we were told we can’t take home any of the chutneys, even though we paid for them! We asked to speak to the manager, the lady said the manager isn’t here. Also, we asked if we could have Mogo chips with no spice as one of my family members couldn’t have spice. We were told they can’t give us plain Mogo chips. The lady was so rude and not very helpful at all. We had heard many good things about Dakshin but unfortunately, after this experience, we won’t be going back again or recommending this restaurant to anyone.

Staff were rude and not very hospitable. We wanted to take home the food and chutney that we got with the dosas that we ordered. But we were told we can’t take home any of the chutneys, even though we paid for them! We asked to speak to the manager, the lady said the manager isn’t here. Also, we asked if we could have Mogo chips with no spice as one of my family members couldn’t have spice. We were told they can’t give us plain Mogo chips. The lady was so rude and not very helpful at all. We had heard many good things about Dakshin but unfortunately, after this experience, we won’t be going back again or recommending this restaurant to anyone.

Scammers- for many years likely defrauding HMRC due to their repeated insistence “CASH ONLY”, and shrinking portion sizes despite prices increasing. Half the box was missing from the last order! 😂 Classic Indian scammer behaviour

Quality food Service was ok but could be better Dosa are fantastic Will return anytime The Thalis were good too but the sweet element could be improved

Highly enjoyed. Very underrated

A Truly Delightful Dining Experience The ambiance, food and mainly the food was really great. Can’t wait to visit again

Great for casual food time We had 2 masala dosa Masala in dosa wasn’t as good as it used to be before prices got higher dosa wasn’t wrapped properly masala wasn’t spread out and less portions Had onion dosa standard One plate chips standard in sessoned even though I asked for masala seasoning 4 tiny cups of mango lassi Prices r high for the portions given especially for drinks like lassi

Not the best atmosphere but that is more than made up for with the fantastic tasty food!

Sambhar taste isn't authentic and I was given green chutney not mint flavour but same white chutney with green & yellowish color. I thought i should have gone somewhere else for dosa.

Best Dosa Ever Tested. Mysore Dosa. It is a must try. The Paneer Butter Masala was so delicious! The food is great and so is the service.

Good food and good service. Good prices too. All Dosai are very nice and very big. I really liked the mutter paneer. Recommended.

Very good food quality and taste also good value for money basic sitting on a busy day can be a bit crowded

I have always loved their Mesur masala dhosha. But today when i went the receptionist was very very rude to me. Even when i placed an order she said very rudely “now go and sit there” and there were other incidents which i cant describe it here. But yeah maybe she was having a bad day or something and was rude to the customers.

I was not allowed to eat as I don't have cash money. Really very disappointed

Very bad service. Owner of the shop very rudely .never order again

Possibly the best south indian food you can get in the UK. However lack of card payments and tight spaces make it a little less enjoyable

I went to test their Thali, The food was good. But the Hidden thing is they give you very less Chapatti compared to other foods. And after they will charge almost half a price of Thali for two Chapatti. That's not fair. I don't recommend this place for Thali.

first ever south indian restaurant where you'd be charge for extra chutneys, wherein the chutneys served first time was not even a tablespoon full. food was not at all authentic south indian. staff themselves not enthusiastic serving customers. way back in the restaurant mentioned that they don't accept cards. Had not such great full experience that I'd recommend someone who's looking forward to eat authentic south indian food with good ambience and great customer service.

Good food, good masala dosa, Small dine in space

We've been to Dakshin a few times before, but have been moved to write a review as the food is, in our experience, among the very best Indian food in Leicester. That's a very high bar...if you don't provide high quality Indian food here you soon go out of business...people in Leicester know their curries! Great south Indian vegetarian food (with some northern dishes on offer too), with significant attention paid to herbs and spices...their humble pilau rice is a case in point. The mains and starters are superb in quality, rich and varied in flavours and aromas. We recommend the 'Paneer 65' as a starter! Dosas are as good as you can get! Very good service, clean and unpretentious restaurant. Plenty of local customers...always a good sign! One thing, Dakshin only take cash, so come prepared. If however, you forget, there are a couple of ATMs just a few yards away.

This has been my families favourite place to eat for years, however I am so disappointed in the service received today. We were told certain weee gluten free, however later told this was not certain. My sister has a severe allergy, we should have been told this when we called to ask. Our food was cold and when we mentioned this to staff we were told that it should be warm and were made to feel stupid and were not believe. The sambar recipe was like a green pea soup and food overall was tasteless and cold. I would love to come back for a better experience I hope this is something which is not repeated.

Quite, clean and authentic taste!! 😘😘

Great test.....nice food.....I must say it's better than Chennai Dosa. I keep 2 star with me for one reason and that is payment option. They only accept in cash and I have to visit cash point for payment after enjoying nice meal, otherwise I was ready to give them 5 stars on basis of for nice authentic test of Dosa.

No matter what how many times I visit this place never go down my expectations and the girls are so welcoming and great service, The best South Indian food in Leicester ❤️❤️❤️ Recommendations : crispy baby corn Veg noodles, rava dosa…!

Food was excellent authentic South Indian taste. Staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Must say i felt like i was in India …. The taste was so spot on … and the young girl who served us was so helpful and friendly…. She was 💯…. I would have no problem in recommending this place … we had a variety of dishes… but must say the paper dosa was so crispy and so fresh was all the chutney … so please carry on the way you guys are doing’s… Jai Hind….

Exceptional South Indian Vegetarian Dining Experience! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Dakshin a South Indian vegetarian that left me absolutely delighted. The service at Dakshin was impeccable. The staff was not only friendly and attentive but also well-versed in explaining the menu and offering recommendations. Our orders arrived promptly. Each dish we ordered was a burst of authentic South Indian flavours'. From the starters to crispy dosas with the flavourful sambar, every bite was a culinary adventure. Considering the quality of the food, the portion sizes, and the overall dining experience, Dakshin offers excellent value for money. The prices are reasonable.

Best South Indian food in Leicester. The mysore masala dosas are the best. I have been coming here for past 2-3 years and the quality has never dropped. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. If you like vegetarian food especially South Indian food, you must try this place.

Amazing place those who loves South Indian food must visit here. Small neat and warm place. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

It has been good and fantastic time during the visit in Dakshin restaurant with my family yesterday. the food is delicious tastes and good value for the money Will recommend for best South Indian restaurant

Had an amazing time at this restaurant! The vibes are very inviting as well as the food being delectable. From starters to dessert, everything hit the spot. The staff is super chill and friendly, making you feel right at home. They've got a wide selection of dishes, and each one is like a flavor bomb. The place has a cool, relaxed atmosphere – perfect for catching up with friends and family times. Definitely coming back for more tasty bites and good times!

Food is not as good as we expected. Taste is standard and they cant make it spicy so there is no chance to call it like indian restaurant taste. Staff behaviour is not good as well. I will never suggest to go at this restaurant. Waste of money

Food was okay but service was not good and staff has so much attitude and behaviour was not good with customers.

Staff’s behaviour and attitude was not good towards customer and service was not good at all! Food was not spicy , we told staff to make it more spicy, still food was not spicy at all! Not recommend at all!

Food was okay but service was not good ,a lady waitress has so much attitude and behaviour was not good at all as well i ordered starter first but she was forcing me to order main course straight away with starter ,which was not good at all !

Food is not as good as we expected. Taste is standard and they cant make it spicy so there is no chance to call it like indian restaurant taste. Staff behaviour is not good as well. I will never suggest to go at this restaurant. Waste of money

Food is not as good as we expected. Taste is standard and they cant make it spicy so there is no chance to call it like indian restaurant taste. Staff behaviour is not good as well. I will never suggest to go at this restaurant. Waste of money

Good south Indian food. Value for money.

A good place if you prefer vegetarian food. I tried some south Indian dishes and that tastes good.

All good but dosa and coffee are exceptional.

Went to Belgrave Rd for the Diwali celebrations. All the restaurants were packed. I saw someone eating something in the street. It looked and smelled great. He told me it was idli sambar, £4.50 from Dakshin. I had to go and get some. It was filling, so tasty. Ate it outside. It was perfect to eat in such bad weather, was filling and warmed me up. Very good value for money. The dosas and other dishes looked amazing. Will definitely be coming back, eating in next time.

Love the food soo much.. Been going for years.. Authentic south indian taste. Would really recommend.

The food never disappoints in Dakshin. Quick and friendly service offered by Shradha and Chandana.

Delicious food - reasonable prices 👍 very friendly and polite staff👌

Good quality and standard is excellent. We love coming here.

Worst restaurant and they don't even have a card payment method , no proper information regarding cash method. Then are telling we have written inside “cash only” after eating the order. Which they played is very cheap trick. And even the staff was not helpful and they are trying tell us please find someone on road and take cash ,we came from other city we don't have manual card . Very helpless and cheap restaurant food was too spicy tasteless. Not at all recommended.

Food is excellent but unfortunately they don't write names in waiting we called them and tried to reserve a table for 5 people. They didn't do as their policy. I said it's ok no problem we will wait if there will be waiting but in waiting they don't write a name and instead they just select by seeing face literally, another group of 6 people came after us and they gave their turn before us. I don't know why, was it because we were 5 or they don't like our face ? Lol 😂 it's really not a good thing.. they should write the names in waiting. So, they can do justice with everyone...

A no frills place, simple South Indian food cooked to the best. Specialist Dosa place, in Leicester. If you want the best Dosa, you have to comets Dakshin. Outstanding taste and a variety of choice for every plater. Simple food made outstanding.

The dosa i ate here was better than Saravana Bhavan in Chennai. Wada Sambar is also delicious. Vada Pav is way better than most of the Mumbai Vada Pavs. Only issue is that the restaurant does not accept credit cards or electronic payments. Also no delivery by food apps. The food is simply seven star. If in Leicester this is the place to eat Genuine South Indian food and Vada Pav. The South Indian Thali is served with a Dosa !

The food here was delicious but the service was terrible. If they hired one more waiter to keep up then it wouldn't be so bad.

Such a congested place to be. No proper management. Extremely strange that they do not accept card for payment. They should shut down

Fantastic all round!! 🥳 Delicious dosa 😋😛 amazing portion sizes!! Fast service!! Friendly staff! See you again!! 👏🙏🌞😋

Idli, dosa, wada- good quality good taste good price.

Superb food. Prompt service. Good staff. The only negative is that it is cash only. The Khara masala dosa which we had was simply.

This place is the place to go for South Indian food!! Best place we've eaten at in a while for Dosas! Fully vegetarian and lots of options! Amazing! Go - you won't be disappointed!!

Awesome place with pure vegetarian meals at affordable prices.

Food was good but service was lackluster. They served us dosa first then our starters. We asked for coffee first but it came last. Editing this review after my second visit. Atrocious food, completely bland and tasteless. I would never visit this place again.

What a place!!! Food: 5/5 Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Price: 4/5 Parking space: need to park on nearby road Time: 9.30pm last order Must try: ghee masala dosa, medu wada!!!!

Friendly service. South Indian thali was pretty good. Chilli paneer was fantastic. Reasonable prices.

Authentic south Indian vegetarian food (Tamilnadu)!

Slow service, have to call wait staff 5 times before you are served. Cash only. No respect for allergies. Good food but very oily.

Food is good But only take Cash Which means not very good credit rating with Bank May be avoiding VAT or Tax to Government VAT Government should investigate this Shop about Tax and VAT