Indian Pakwaan in Leeds

I had an amazing experience at this beautifully aesthetic restaurant in Leeds. The ambience was warm and elegant, creating the perfect dining atmosphere. For starters, I had Panipuri, which had beautifully balanced flavors—not too overpowering, just perfect. The Kiwi Cucumber Cooler was refreshing and well-balanced. The Chole Bhature was one of the best I’ve ever had—fluffy bhature with rich, flavorful chole. The Kulfi was the perfect sweet ending, creamy and authentic. A special shoutout to Sourav, who was an incredible host, making the experience even better with his attentive service. If you’re looking for great food, a lovely ambience, and top-notch hospitality, this place is a must-visit in Leeds!

Really friendly service and deliciously authentic Indian food. The rose lassi was my highlight. Must visit when in Leeds!

Wow! Wonderful Superb Will visit again The environment was nice, great hospitality and good and active staffs. Best Indian restaurant ever seen in Uk

We called in here for a bite to eat before a show at the Grand. What a find! The staff were very accommodating & pleasant whilst the food was absolutely lovely. The poppadoms were nice, fresh & crispy. The battered starter of fish Amritsari was light with just about the right level of spices with lovely fresh fish in the middle. For our main, we had the IP Chicken with sides of pilau rice and tarka daal/tadka dal. Lovely and succulent chicken with a lovely lentil accompaniment. Great stuff! We'll definitely be going again

Lovely restaurant although you'd easily miss the small frontage. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was great. Would highly recommend.

Very good food really enjoyed. Thanks sourav for the amazing service.

Recommend by a friend, extremely disappointed with the starters and the main course It’s ok if you have had a few beers a bit of spice kicks in but if you know your food and spices then it’s a complete let down overly priced for what they deliver

Cant wait to go here again 10/10!!!!!! Visited first time ever with my friends, and we will be for sure your regular customers, the food was absolutely stunning from starters to Curries and Desserts, we really enjoyed their Sharing Meat Platter with beer, and we also tried their Pani puri and the paani was very nice spicy, sweet ang tangy... Curry i cant say which one was their best because we tried Paneer Makni, Chicken Kolapuri(one of their Spiciest), Lamb Rogan Josh and all of it was very very tasty, Service boys you guys are amazing always there whenever we request for something with a smile. We will definitely back soon.

Nice quiet dinner. Not busy. Wonderful service. Food was excellent.

We tried chicken lollipop and prawn fried rice. It tasted close to our home. The staff are very friendly.

My last visit in Indian Pakwaan was very nice, food was really delicious and hot. Staff was really polite and lovely. I highly recommend to Leeds people, should visit and try Indian pakwaan.

I visited Indian Pakwaan in Leeds for dinner tonight, and I must say, it was an excellent experience! I went alone this time, but I will definitely be returning with my friends. I started with the Chicken Lollipop, which was absolutely delicious. The crispy, flavorful coating paired perfectly with the spicy, tangy sauce—an absolute treat! For the mains, I had the Lamb Madras, and it did not disappoint. It was rich, spicy, and packed with flavors, making it a perfect match for the Garlic Naan and Rice. To end on a sweet note, I tried their Kulfi, which was refreshing and delightful. And for all tea lovers, don’t miss out on their Masala Tea it’s a must try, either with snacks or as the perfect way to finish your meal. The staff were fantastic, providing great service and making the experience even better. Highly recommended to all Indian food lovers in Leeds! See you soon, Team Indian Pakwaan!

My girlfriend and I decided to try Indian food for the first time, and this place was more than perfect. Great food and very friendly staff. Great price for the food. Definitely recommended.

Awesome experience. The staff were brilliant and the food was great. Thanks

Indian pakwan restaurant food is so good and tasty reminds me of india i come regularly in this restaurant. I love this place and food.. should visit here.

Very good and very tasted. Food

one of the great place to have traditional Indian food, we always go here ,today i went with my friends to celebrate my birthday and we really enjoyed their food and drinks,staff is super friendly and always there to help whenever needed,highly recomennded

My friend and I visited recently for the first time.We will definitely be back,Great food and friendly staff and great atmosphere.

I went to Indian Pakwaan yesterday, and it turned out to be a fantastic experience. The service was outstanding, with professional and hospitable staff who were also very suggestive when it came to menu recommendations. The restaurant had a clean, cozy, and warm ambiance that made the dining experience even better. The food was the real star of the evening. I was recommended this place by a friend who is a regular, and I’m glad I took his advice. The Achari Paneer Tikka and Veg Manchurian were absolutely delicious. The naan was incredibly soft and fresh, a perfect match for the flavorful curries we ordered. We tried the Chicken Madras and Lamb Rogan Josh, both of which were exceptional. The flavors were authentic, and the spice levels were just right. Overall, I had a wonderful time at Indian Pakwaan and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for great Indian cuisine and excellent service.

Food was awesome and mocktail & cocktail were also pretty incredible... all the you should visit for once and enjoy the food with proper great service...🎊💎

Had a great experience, the food was amazing and the service was exceptionally good.

I been to Indian Pakwaan in Leeds for the second time, this time with friends in the afternoon. We decided to try the Thali, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. The Thali offers incredible value for money, with generous portions of delicious, authentic Indian dishes. The staff were exceptionally polite and hospitable, suggesting the Thali to us, and we couldn’t be happier with their recommendation. It’s an ideal spot for students and professionals looking for a quick, pocket friendly, and tasty meal. this is the best value-for-money Thali I’ve had in Leeds. I highly recommend Indian Pakwaan to anyone craving delicious Indian food without breaking the bank!

We were excited to try this restaurant as we live nearby. It was our first time. Upon sitting down, the waiter asked us if we liked a dish called papad. We said yes, thinking it was complimentary. He brought some over. We then ordered a few dishes. When the bill came, to our suprise, we saw that the papad was on the bill. They had asked us if we wanted a refill and we had eagerly replied yes, again thinking it was complimentary. They had also charged us for the refill. Twice, even though we were asked only once. When we brought this up, we were told that the papad was "on the menu," so we should have known. How were we supposed to know that when it was our first time? Why wouldn't they tell us that there was a charge for it? This was very dishonest and left a very bad taste in our mouths. Let customers know when they are being charged or give it as good will. We will not be coming back.

Absolute chaos! Service was very slow and very uncoordinated, but would have been more entertaining to watch if we hadn’t been in a rush for a gig. Watched them give alcoholic cocktails to children instead of mocktails, that was a highlight. Cannot fault the food though, even if one of the orders were wrong. Very nice curry, insane amounts of naan bread.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Indian Pakwaan is a true gem! The food was bursting with authentic flavors, perfectly spiced, and cooked to perfection. Every dish was a delight, making it one of the best Indian dining experiences I’ve had in Leeds. The mocktails? Absolute show-stealers. So fancy and refreshing that I didn’t even miss the alcohol. Who needs a hangover when you can sip on pure bliss? Service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and not once did they judge me for eating like I was preparing for hibernation. Final verdict: If you haven’t eaten here yet, do yourself a favor and fix that ASAP. Your taste buds will thank you.

Great food great service reasonable price

We love Indian food and this was delicious. We are in Leeds for the weekend and decided to try this restaurant. They asked us straight away if we wanted to order a drink and when we requested only water, we were given a glass each . We ordered our food . Our hot starter was cold and had to be redone. A while later the main meal was served. Delicious. Found the staff slow and when we asked for a box to take away the remaining food, the 'male' waiter piled all the dishes and we ended up telling him that the boxes Infront of him was for the remaining food. He replied "oh my god"and put the dishes back on the table. When we got the Bill, it had a service charge on it. We crossed it out and told the the waitress the service was not good.

Delicious food and drinks.Food presentation is great. And have a great hospitality. Comfortable and quiet. Staff are friendly

Will come back soon *** Absolutely loved the food 😍 😋 we ordered pani puri, butter pander, lamb karahi, kebabs and soya chops with naan and rice all were delicious and tasty 😋 customer service was 10/10 thanku

The food was fabulous. Particularly enjoyed the lamb chops, but everything was great! I fully recommend coming here!

Excellent service and amazing food I am a vegetarian and it’s probably the best vegetarian food in Leeds. The staff very professional and helpful

Hii, Today I am feeling very happy. It was a great time here in Indian Pakwan. Really delicious food. Specially for Indian food lovers. Cook have a good talent of making amazing food. The guy who served us Saurabh really good ..

Really Good food. Try the biryani and cheese nan, it was so filling. The service is really good and fast as well. Ambience is amazing as well. Good food with perfect service is what matters…

Very friendly staff and made our visit so much fun. Lots of laughs. Delicious food and absolutely comfortable environment. Professional staff. Would be coming again. We were a party of 9 to celebrate a birthday.

Service was great and friendly. We love the chickeb lollipo, samosa chaat and palak paneer. Very good! We will come back for sure.

Wow, amazing food, great atmosphere and attentive servers who recommend amazing dishes. Love the decor - all round fantastic. Lamb saag, and lamb bhuna both well recommended as was Pani puri and onion &spinach bhajis.

Tastiest chicken korma I've had in a while, really great food!!!

We had a great time with tasty food and excellent service. The veg thali was flavorful, with good portions—no need for starters since it has everything! Special thanks to Saurav, who served us so well and made the experience even better. A wholesome meal and awesome service overall!

Loved the food nd nice ambiance with proper maintenance......great staff

"I recently dined at Indian Pakwaan in Leeds, and it was a truly delightful experience! Their mocktails were absolutely outstanding — the Cucumber Kiwi Cooler and the Flavoured Mojito were top-class and refreshing. For starters, I tried their street food options like Pani Puri and Dahi Puri, which transported me straight to India with their authentic flavors. For mains, the Butter Chicken and Chicken Kolhapuri were exceptional and are absolute must-tries. Alongside the amazing food, the service was impeccable. The two ladies serving us were attentive and friendly, and the gentleman, who I believe is the manager, was very talkative and hospitable. He suggested some great dishes for us to try and checked in regularly to ensure everything was perfect. A big thank you to the chefs as well for creating such delicious and authentic dishes. The warm ambiance and excellent service make this a perfect place for family dining. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend Indian Pakwaan to anyone looking for an authentic and enjoyable Indian dining experience!"

Amazing food and service. Thanks to all the staff.

Absolutely brilliant all round!

Best veg manchurian so far in leeds… and Saurav is quite friendly person from indian pakwan, helped us in getting the food in desired taste and proper mix of spices.

"I had the pleasure of visiting Indian Pakwaan in Leeds yesterday, and I must say it has quickly become one of my favorite spots! The food was absolutely incredible – their signature dish, the IP Chicken, was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. I also tried their Mango Mojito, which was refreshing and the perfect complement to the meal. The service was top-notch; the staff were attentive, friendly, and made the entire experience even better. The ambiance was lovely as well, making it a great place to relax and enjoy some amazing food and drinks. If you're looking for a place with delicious food, creative drinks, and exceptional service, Indian Pakwaan is definitely worth a visit!"

Response to owner: * I am complaining because we were told that we CANNOT order from the a la carte menu as we are a big group. We were given ONLY the Christmas menu. We asked for the a la carte menu from your staff members as we didn't want to order a 4 course dinner. In response we were told we are NOT ALLOWED to order anything other than the 4 course dinner. It was not possible for us to go to a different place with such a large group without reservation. So we were literally left with no other choice than order the 4 course menu. This happened yesterday (20 Dec 2024) - please check with your staff members why they FORCED us to order the 4 course meal. If you have a rule that during Christmas period big groups MUST order a 4 course (which from your response, doesn't seem to be the case) it should be mentioned on your website AND/OR when a reservation is made. * *original review* The food was tasty and the service was OK. The reason for my low score is we were a group of 14 and were told we can only order the 4 course Christmas menu (i.e. not from the a la carte menu) as we were a big group. This costed us £30 / person without drinks whereas if we ordered from the a la carte menu, people could have ordered according to their appetite (and based on what they can comfortably afford) and possibly paid much less. Since this message was not on their website or not told us during booking the table, it didn't seem fair. There were students in our group paying out of pocket - it was not a nice experience.

Would recommend went for the first time to day best I’ve had for a long while :)

This Indian restaurant is an absolute gem! The food is bursting with authentic flavors, and each dish is cooked to perfection. The ambiance is warm and inviting, with a touch of traditional Indian charm. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the dining experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone who loves Indian cuisine!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃😃

Wow!! Amazing food and service, great value too. Highly recommended and some fantastic unusual traditional dishes. We took the restaurant a little by surprise on Friday evening, arriving with a party of 11 having only booked online half an hour earlier, but they were quick to adapt, sorted a table and we were seated within just a few minutes. They explained that they were operating their festive menu, and not the regular menu, and appologised that due to the short notice booking they hadn't had an opportunity to call and let us know in advance. We were under no pressure to stay if we didn't want the special menu. However, a quick look at the festive menu was enough to realise that there was plenty of choice and it was great value so we wasted no time ordering drinks from the well stocked bar while enjoying the poppadoms and pickles. Presentation of all food was amazing, and it tasted every bit as good as it looked, with generous portions. Meats were so tender, with the lamb rojan josh and the special railway chicken (on the bone, and not as hot as the madras) being my favourites. I don't generally have desserts, and did consider asking for the option to skip it and pay a bit less, but actually as simple as it sounds the brownie and ice cream were also amazing. This is one of the very best meals I've had this year. Will definitely be returning in the new year to sample the standard menu. Excellent friendly service, hats off to the kitchen too. They catered for our fair size group, effectively as a walk in, without hesitation or fault. Great job! Worth noting there is a nice, quite private, area to the side of the main restaurant floor ideal for group bookings. It was already reserved by quite a large group, but we were easily accommodated, and there was another lovely table for 8 at the other side of the restaurant.

Top notch food and staff who give great customer care.

Excellent all round, the food sublime with a great selection on offer. Furthermore the staff were ultra attentive. I can’t recommend highly enough.

A bit of a Hidden Gem for food, this Indian Restaurant in Leeds is based on Merrion Street, (above The Social bar). Est. in 2022, Indian Pakwaan serves authentic and delicious Indian Food and Street Food Although the décor is slightly dated and slightly unusual to say the least (back wall is like a comic strip of what seem to be world dictators??, this may put people off), the food here is great, and the cocktails & mocktails also superb. We really enjoyed; Poppadoms & Pickle Tray – the only way to start in our opinion Pani Puri – these delightful mouthfuls are becoming a new fave of mine, a bit of fun and a must try. Lamb Chops – delicately spiced, these were delicious and melting Lamb Rogan Josh – Ben loves a good lamb curry and this was top notch. Paneer Makhani (Butter Paneer) – I always want a Paneer curry when it features on a menu, and at Indian Pakwaan there is a large selection of Paneer dishes. I asked for it to be made spicy. The chef cooked this with fresh green chillies, and the slap of spice was just right for me! Cheese Chilli Naan – now this was one of the best parts of the meal. Oh my god it was SO GOOD! Melty cheese in a fluffy, freshly made naan with fresh green chillies. I want this with every curry now. Rose Lassi – we were too full for dessert, but I couldn’t not try this sweet, pink, thick yogurty goodness to finish it all off. I also tried two mocktails, and both were fabulous; Mango Sunrise; Mango juice, coconut water, ginger, mint & rose syrup – this was lovely and refreshing. Mirchi Mumtaz (Spiced Lady); Green chilli, black salt, orange juice, lime juice, and rose syrup – I was warned it was spicy and it was! But it was intriguing… unusual but not horrible, I slurped it all up. Mocktails are 2 for £8 and the selection of cocktails is 2 for £12. I can’t comment too much on the service as we were invited, but we were looked after. The restaurant is fairly big and I was surprised how quiet it was. We enjoyed great, inexpensive food here, so one to tick off if you like trying Indian Restaurants. 💷 Spend: Approx £30pp full meal & drinks ⏰ Open Hours: Daily from lunch until late 🚗 Parking info: close to multi-stories 📦🚚 Takeaway/Delivery: Just Eat & Deliveroo

A bit of a Hidden Gem for food, this Indian Restaurant in Leeds is based on Merrion Street, (above The Social bar). Est. in 2022, Indian Pakwaan serves authentic and delicious Indian Food and Street Food Although the décor is slightly dated and slightly unusual to say the least (back wall is like a comic strip of what seem to be world dictators??, this may put people off), the food here is great, and the cocktails & mocktails also superb. We really enjoyed; Poppadoms & Pickle Tray – the only way to start in our opinion Pani Puri – these delightful mouthfuls are becoming a new fave of mine, a bit of fun and a must try. Lamb Chops – delicately spiced, these were delicious and melting Lamb Rogan Josh – Ben loves a good lamb curry and this was top notch. Paneer Makhani (Butter Paneer) – I always want a Paneer curry when it features on a menu, and at Indian Pakwaan there is a large selection of Paneer dishes. I asked for it to be made spicy. The chef cooked this with fresh green chillies, and the slap of spice was just right for me! Cheese Chilli Naan – now this was one of the best parts of the meal. Oh my god it was SO GOOD! Melty cheese in a fluffy, freshly made naan with fresh green chillies. I want this with every curry now. Rose Lassi – we were too full for dessert, but I couldn’t not try this sweet, pink, thick yogurty goodness to finish it all off. I also tried two mocktails, and both were fabulous; Mango Sunrise; Mango juice, coconut water, ginger, mint & rose syrup – this was lovely and refreshing. Mirchi Mumtaz (Spiced Lady); Green chilli, black salt, orange juice, lime juice, and rose syrup – I was warned it was spicy and it was! But it was intriguing… unusual but not horrible, I slurped it all up. Mocktails are 2 for £8 and the selection of cocktails is 2 for £12. I can’t comment too much on the service as we were invited, but we were looked after. The restaurant is fairly big and I was surprised how quiet it was. We enjoyed great, inexpensive food here, so one to tick off if you like trying Indian Restaurants. 💷 Spend: Approx £30pp full meal & drinks ⏰ Open Hours: Daily from lunch until late 🚗 Parking info: close to multi-stories 📦🚚 Takeaway/Delivery: Just Eat & Deliveroo

Food was awesome. Tried Channa Batura and Aloo tiki chaat, both tasted fantastic. Mango Lassi Jar is wonderful in drink. Staff were quite humble and polite. Ambience and service was great.

Good food, hospitality and ambience. Food was very authentic

Super speedy service and delicious food! Onion and spinach bhaji was amazing. Would definitely come again. Our server Vaishnavi was very knowledgeable and helpful

Nice food and good service. Had proper Indian food and the flavours were nice. Would recommend. Tea was also nice and panner masala as well

Totally worth it!!! We celebrated our friend Iqbal’s birthday and Akhil was the best host for the night. It’s clear they care deeply about quality and the customers. Felt like we were dinning at home. The ambience is cozy and warm, perfect for a causal outing with the friends.

Hidden gem in the town Really tasty food the real taste of India if anyone missing India do come here to have great food and the service was really amazing

Really authentic taste very tasty food and service was really appealing and fast all thanks to Akhil for taking care of us and will recommend to all ❤️

Very tasty food and really enjoyed and real taste of india must go there especially students who miss indian taste and Service was really good

Amazing food and great service by Akhil great chefs really enjoyed the food and the place was very pleasant

Must try restaurant and amazing food really enjoyed the meal especially the thali it was huge and can’t be eaten by single person the quantity was really was amazing and the service was very good all thanks to Akhil and other staff.

Great food great service was here to try lamb rogan Josh and it was really tasty and the taste was like real India enjoyed the meal and will recommend to others too and the service was really friendly and Akhil was great at service

Amazing food and akhil was great at service thank you to the chefs as well for such tasty food reminded me of India

My first time here and the food was absolutely amazing. I tried the dahi batata puri, veg Manchurian, and chole bhature and everything hit the right note. Akhil was very warm to talk to and he suggested the best dishes.

Really super friendly staff who accommodated us brilliantly when we arrived in a rush and didn’t have much time before the theatre. Food was delicious too.

Great food. From starters to mains to dessert which we never do, tasty and mouthwatering! Nice to be able to breathe in between courses. Nice not to feel rushed. No one othering you every 5 minutes. Great service. Lovely background music. Great ambience! Good portions. Had to take some away!

Exceptional food and service in lovely restaurant......extremely generous portions of good food.

Service was amazing, food was out of this world, highly recommend Pakwann to anyone that likes Indian food.

Indian Pakwaan in Leeds is an absolute gem! The food is exceptional, with the flavours in each dish standing out beautifully. Their naan breads are some of the best I've had – perfectly soft, fresh, and the ideal accompaniment to their incredible curries. Speaking of the curries, each one is packed with authentic spices, delivering that perfect balance of heat and flavour that just leaves you craving more. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the wonderful dining experience. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a fantastic Indian meal in Leeds!

This is such a great find, food was absolutely delicious (chicken korma and lamb nali nihari)! Really good cocktails and mocktails, the staff were really friendly and attentive. Highly recommend and we will be back.

Wonderful food, excellent service. Will be back again.

My wife and I visited for her birthday meal before we caught a show and all we could say was, how delicious the food was. Definitely recommended

Wow! What a chef! Beautiful food. Staff are genuinely attentive and a pleasure to be served by. Visit quickly before they book all the tables

We ordered, waited for an hour, queried when our food might arrive at which point they asked for a reminder of our order having failed to act on it. We left. Best avoided.

Fantastic food, service was excellent. Will come again!

I had an incredible dining experience! The Dahi Puri was a standout, bursting with flavor. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff ensuring we enjoyed every moment, especially Vaishnavi, who went above and beyond. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for delicious food and warm hospitality!

Sam was the best host . He was the amazing! Super interactive. Lovely food

Thanks Sam really enjoyed tonight and that you made me something off the menu much appreciated

We absolutely loved our evening at Pakwaan… the food was amazing.. very delicious and fantastic price. The service was excellent and Sam our waiter was particularly charming and made us feel very welcome. 🙏🏼 Thank you Sam. we will be back soon

Yum. Yum. Yum. The most delightful pleasant meal I've had in a LONG time After escaping homeless, I was entranced by the beauty of this place ! It tantalised my tastebuds! They were so yum scriddly yumtious and I must say the toilet facilities were scrumptious for my organs :)) my BOWELS. THE dessert was exquisite those fragrant flavoured grains were SCRUMPTIOUS and LIFE CHANGING. MIC DROP All in all, ten out of ten. Extra cocktail was free! Double MIC DIDDLY DROP. YUM YUM YUM

Super TOP. To repeat a thousand times, the best Indian food restaurant I remember. And the service is spectacular, super polite and helpful.

Great atmosphere,full amazing, new waiter called Sam and he is so funny and every one loves him. We had a great night.

Really good food! Friendly staff, lovely place!

This is hands-down some of the best Indian food we've ever had. Really, really good. Outstanding in fact. I had the lamb bhuna with pilau rice and a peshwari naan. Absolutely beautiful. They even gave us a couple of complimentary little desserts with candles for our friend's birthday. Thank you guys, well done and please keep doing what you're doing.

Sam service pretty excellent. Food are out of imagine.Nice place! I enjoy the food here

Very tasty food and good service in a bit of a hidden location. Really enjoyed and would go again.

One of the best indian food places in leeds 👍🏻

One of the best places to satisfy your indian food cravings👏 A must visit!!

Amazing food and great service!! The atmosphere was amazing!

Worst naan and worst curry and special the butter milk which is more taste like a water of pani puri not butter milk. You dont deserve this food when you are paying 85£ for 2 curry and 3 naan and a buttermilk. Worst experience and never visit this restaurant.

Too good for Indian Food Lovers. Their kitchen is no less than our own kitchen in India. Mr. Sourav is a wonderful host. I am regular to this restaurant.

Best restaurant in Leeds, tried others but no comparison to this one. Kind waiters, excellent service and top quality food. Definitely will return and highly recommended. A+++×+++

Must visit here best Indian food in Leeds. Way friendly and helpful for all. You will love the food over here, 10/10 service

Booked last minute on the way to Leeds on a Saturday night as my family and I were in Leeds to drop off my son back at uni and saw the reviews on Trip Advisor. There was a slight mix-up with our booking and it was a very busy night but this was sorted and they made up a table for us within 10 mins. We made things simple by ordering Poppadoms/chutneys to start, then 4 x Chicken Tikka Masalas - with an amused smile from the very helpful waiter - , 2 x peshwari naans, 2 x garlic naans, 4 x basmati rice, plus lagers and Coke/mocktail for my teenaged children. From beginning to end, one of the best restaurant curries we have ever had; Poppadoms were super-fresh, piping hot and tasty, naans incredibly good, definitely the best I have ever tasted, pillowy, light with a delicious flavour, masalas fragrant, super-flavoursome and with complex flavours completely different to the usual, rice light, piping hot and perfectly cooked. The bill was also very reasonable, and less than we usually pay for similar dishes elsewhere. Just amazing - fabulous food, great prices, great restaurant.

We visited Indian Pakawan in Leeds on 21/09/24, having pre-booked a table for 19:00. We arrived a little early and were seated promptly. The start of the evening seemed promising—drinks were served reasonably quickly, and the popadoms with the pickle tray arrived shortly after. However, things quickly went downhill from there. We were ready to order, but it proved almost impossible to get a waiter's attention. The staff seemed focused on seating other guests, and despite multiple attempts to signal them, we were ignored. I eventually approached a waiter to ask if we could place our order, and he assured me that a colleague would be over shortly. Ten minutes later, we were still waiting. After more time passed, I went up again, and the waiter finally took our order along with another round of drinks. We thought this would be the end of the issue, but unfortunately, we were wrong. As time passed, it became clear that the service problems were affecting other tables too—guests were left waiting for drinks, menus, and attention. Some diners even decided to leave out of frustration. After waiting a significant amount of time, the waiter brought out warm plates, which we hoped meant the food was on its way. Ten minutes later, only our drinks arrived, despite the fact we'd ordered them with the food. When I asked about the food again, the waiter simply disappeared. After another five minutes of waiting, we gave up and left. The lack of communication was appalling. If they were experiencing issues in the kitchen, it would have been helpful to let us know. Instead, we were left waiting without any explanation or update. This was easily one of the most frustrating dining experiences I've had. I won't be returning and can't recommend it to others.

Food taste was good, tried bhindi masala and dal fry. Both are good at taste. Must recommend. Staff and Service was wonderful 😊

We stumbled across this hidden gem, we we're all a little sceptical, but as we entered, we we're greeted by a lovely lady who seated us and brought the drinks menu, we had lamb buns and butter chicken, all I can say as we made our way to our event was WOW, I love curries but this was out of this world,will definitely be visiting again,thank you pakwaan.

We had a lovely time for our Anniversary. The food was delicious and the staff was very friendly and welcoming. What an amazing experience. Highly recommend.

Bloody brilliant food highly recommend service are lovely