Kayal in Leicester

Good food and atmosphere. Shree was very helpful selecting the food . And helping me enjoy my evening. In Leicester. Will visit again .

It is always a pleasure to visit "Kayal" for a hearty Kerala style meal - while in Leicester, UK! The food is always amazing! I prefer the nonveg thali & at times Fish curry with appams or kallappams (rice pancakes) The staff is always ready to help with a welcoming smile on their faces. Today, we were very well looked after by Mr. Lobo & Mr. Shree. I'm sure, we will be back once again during our stay in Leicester!

This restaurant is delightful. We enjoyed every minute from the moment we arrived to the time we left. My husband and I visited while visiting our son and daughter-in-law. We ordered the meat thali and the vegetable thali to sample a variety of flavours. Everything was delicious. We were served politely and efficiently by a range of servers but Adhi is worth a special mention. He made us feel special and cared about. He was warm and friendly and very efficient. He is a definite bonus to this lovely restaurant. All in all, it was a very enjoyable evening.

We went to Kayal for a special occasion and had a wonderful time. The food was so tasty, the dishes are really different and the flavours are fantastic. The staff were so friendly and helpful, especially Abin, who served our table. Excellent service. We would definitely recommend the Koonu curry, the Kayal Sadya (Thali) and the Cheera Erachi curry - they were delicious. We will definitely be coming back again.

I’ve never been to Kayal before but I’ve heard really good things. We had a wonderful visit to Kayal for our anniversary, and the food and the service was excellent!

First time curry in Leicester. Kayal was a lovely, friendly restaurant and the food was fabulous. Served by Lobo, who helped me with the menu and choosing a Tilapia fish curry with lemon rice. It was beautifully presented and wrapped in a banana leaf (I think). Tasted awesome and I had a great pint of beer and a glass of wine. Can't wait to go back. I was on my own but there were lots of happy groups eating there.

This place is exceptional. If I could give it 6 stars I would. The attention to detail, the quality of the dishes and the helpful staff made for a memorable 70th birthday celebration. They were able to cater for two people with extra special dietary requirements without fuss, and all the dishes for our 50 or so guests were top quality. To be presented with a present from the restaurant was a lovely surpirise. And to see they had researched me online and had posted a personalised birthday congratulations on the video screen was a nice touch. My favourite dish is the fish curry, but, honestly, it's all six star cooking. My thanks to Lobo and his team for their great service.

We had Kayal Fish Curry and Pothum Boliyun Beef. Both tasted great. Particularly the fish was good. Coconut based sauce with spices typical for Kerala. Excellent attentive service.

Good, well seasoned food and excellent service by Adhi. Recommend beer garden seating on warmer days.

Wow what a fantastic Indian restaurant,three mates and myself went to watch rugby then called in for a meal it was without a shadow of doubt the best Indian I have ever had and I have had plenty of those.The service was brilliant and the ambience was fantastic if you don't eat here then you are missing out on a fantastic restaurant with fantastic food,we all said we will definitely be having more meals here.

5 of us went for a meal here last evening. The food was exceptional, as was the service. Most of the menu was new to us, but the dishes are very well described. It was very busy, so I guess booking is recommended.

Excellent Food, a very enjoyable experience. We travelled from Nuneaton in Warwickshire to visit and it was well worth it.

Great South Indian food. Everything tasty and very reasonable price wise. Authentic tastes. My Wife is from Sri Lanka and she thoroughly enjoyed the food. There are some reviews from the Indian community saying the food is only good for ( I won't use the terminology they used) English people. Absolute rubbish. We will 100 % return. We'll done guys.

A wonderful experience with a great ambiance, excellent personal service, and a fantastic selection of food from Sree.

Great restaurant for south Indian food. Brilliant customer service too

We had a lovely meal at Kayal, and Abin was a wonderful waiter. The traditional snacks were a great way to start, the kohzi kurumulagu was beautifully flavoured, and the kallappam was fluffy and delicious! Thank you!

Food, service and ambience was really good!! Abin was great!

Ordered chicken biriyani. Was good but not for £15.94. Its overpriced everything. Not even in London we have this price for topclass food, unless its a michelin star restaurant.

One of my favourite restaurants in Leicester. It has a family feel and you get the sense the staff care and enjoy working there. The food is incredible, and they have Thali options so you can try everything. Thank you!

This is cosy Indian restaurant. We are regulars at leamington branch but this one is nicer. We were served by Aadi, who is a bright young man. He was very attentive and suggested great dishes that we truly enjoyed. He is an asset to the restaurant and I’m sure has a great future ahead.

Went here pre theatre, the service was incredibly quick and the staff attentive. The food was absolutely delicious and so nice to have dishes that weren't just accompanied by rice or naan

Faultless experience, from the warm welcome to the tantalising menu with great variety, to the delish food. Hadn’t been for a while, always been good but maybe now even better!

The group of us were travelling from Manchester to London and decided to have dinner here. Talking about the ambience first, the place is really cozy and the ambience is great. The waiters are really polite and they try to understand what each person expects from the food and try to suggest items from the menu that would match the taste palette of the specific person, and boy were they right. We were a group of 6 and ordered 2 non veg thalis, 1 Ammachi pidiyum kozhiyum, 2 pork peralan, 1 with idiappam and 1 with paal kappa and 1 nadan kozhi curry with porotta. The food was absolutely delicious. The non veg thalis were great, especially the seafood soup and the kallappam that came along with it. The pork in pork peralan was really delicious and tender. The naadan kozhi curry and pidi, all were absolutely delightful. I believe they have got the balance between spice and flavour spot on that creates this amazing dining experience. Would definitely recommend and would try again if travelling to that region.

Unique and very tasty food. Would recommend

Absolutely fantastic, food was out of this world and very different, staff were amazing. Probaly one of the best restaurants in Leicester

I came here on recommendation of my colleagues and it was really good. Do try this place if you want to enjoy good curry. Service and overall atmosphere was also great!

Visited Kayal for dinner with my husband as we’d heard a lot about it and all its awards/accolades etc. The restaurant itself is very beautiful and charming, I loved the fairy lights and carved wood decor. It felt very cosy and welcoming. The menu had so much on it I had never seen before, it was really exciting to be able to try new dishes and flavours. I’m used to Indian restaurants that focus on Punjabi food so to try Keralan was a new experience for us. To start we had the egg fry and diced rabbit, both were delicious but the stand out to us were the mains. The sea bass was a runaway winner. Super tasty and perfectly cooked. The staff were really friendly and quick to help. The whole visit was great, would definitely go back and would recommend.

Lovely food and nice atmosphere, but quite pricey.

We were in Leicester for a meeting the next day and were recommended Kayal by a friend. We definitely were not disappointed. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly and our waiter Sree was fantastic. We had a great evening and will definitely visit again if we’re in Leicester. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Amazing unique curries - the seafood ones are especially good

I found this place to be very expensive for what it offers. I ordered pork roast with paal kappa, and the dish cost me £19—definitely not worth the price. As a South Indian, I know how authentic paal kappa and pork roast should taste, and unfortunately, this did not meet the mark. The flavors were underwhelming and didn't justify the cost. That said, the ambience was pleasant, and the service was good. However, based on the food quality and pricing, I wouldn’t recommend this place.

Lovely food, great service and nice to see different Indian dishes on menu.Nice atmosphere, reasonably priced. Would recommend highly.

This restaurant is off the scales the atmosphere is excellent the service is outstanding and the food,its the best Indian food I've ever tasted, we all had different meals and each other said their meal was the best they had .

Best curry house we know. Always going there after a game at Welford Road. The Kozi Kuramulagu (chicken) dish, and the parathas are awesome.

I love the place. The background music was so soothing, and the LED displays the scenic beauty of kerala along with various sports actuvities and other cultural heritage. Overall, it's a beautiful atmosphere to enjoy with your friends.

Lovely service! Anna was very accommodating, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal! The Beef chops were delicious :)

As a vegan, curries are often my go-to for flavour, but this Keralan restaurant managed to blow the competion out of the water! They offer a good choice of vegan options, I went for the Koonu curry with coconut rice & a light diary free bread recommended by our delightful server Sree. Wow! The flavours were awesome! I wish I was local, I'd be back every week! Highly recommended. Amazing food, very reasonably priced, nice surroundings & helpful staff. We visited because Kayal has good reviews, and we now understand why!

Best curry I've ever had. Service was great. Special shoutout to magic amit for making it a memorable experience as well

The food is amazing, I love the mixed seafood curry which goes exceptionally well with their appam. Mango lassi is also nice! The staffs there are very friendly and helpful - special thanks to Sree who recommended the food to me and share with me information of their different dishes. Would love to come again!

Delicious food, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Really good.

Absolutely love the food and service at Kayal. My go to dish is the Kozhi Kurumulagu, which is wonderful! The fish curry and biryani are also outstanding.

This week I had the honour to eat at Kayal, a restaurant dedicated to authentic South Indian cuisine located in Leicester📍 I ordered the Chicken Stew with Plain white basmati rice. The creamy coconut sauce with ginger and fresh curry leaves paired excellent with the rice; soaking up all the flavours. Served in an ideal portion that left just enough room for dessert. I shared amongst friends the Banana Roast, Semiya Payasam, and the Galub Jamun with Ice Cream; which was my favourite as the milk-solid dumplings preserved in a sugar syrup melted in my mouth with each bite. Thank you Kayal for an unforgettable experience, see you next time!!

"I had an exceptional dining experience at this restaurant! The food was delicious, fresh, and tasty, with a great selection of both non-vegetarian and vegetarian options. The ambiance was nice and the staff, especially Mrs. Anna, were very friendly and welcoming. Overall, I highly recommend this restaurant for its great food, nice atmosphere, and excellent service

Food was lukewarm and delivered 1 hour 40 minutes after ordered. The advertised delivery time was 15 to 20 minutes.

Tuhde manager nu akal deni aa soon ..

First time that I have been to Kayal in Leicester. Tried Kayal in Leamington recently and it was the best Indian food I have ever had. Kayal Leicester was every bit as good. Wonderfully flavoured and cooked food. Not too oily, not crazy spicy, just a perfect blend of flavours and textures and interestingly different dishes, not just run-of-the-mill Indian.

Stunningly beautiful restaurant with a wonderful atmosphere and lengthy menu choice. The food was out of this world! Definitely worth the price you pay for it as its definitely not your run of the mill curry house. The only reason why it lost a star, was that the service was a little slower than expected but they were rammed and things naturally took a little longer. Other than that the staff were fantastic and friendly and we were very impressed overall.

Leicester is a city with many Indian restaurants and a rich history of multi-cultural tradition. It is no small feat therefore, for Kayal (and it’s sister location herb) to be up there as one of the best restaurants in the city. The service is the perfect combination of capable and yet reserved. The food is good value and comes in really good portions (especially the business lunch) and the food tastes fantastic. I can’t recommend this restaurant enough and me and my friend get lunch here at least once a month. P.S. Motorcycles are badass!

This might be the best curry I’ve ever had! Unbelievably good. It was quiet but don’t let it put you off. My tilapia could have fed two people easily.

Amazing food. Highly recommend the mix seafood curry. Abin was really lovely and made sure we were well looked after. He took great care making sure all my food was gluten free (as I have celiac disease).

Friendly and helpful and some of the food was good. Veg Thali was generic. Sadly the waiting staff didn't seem to comprehend what gluten free means. They served my dessert (part of the thali) - I asked if it was gluten free. The waiter said yes. I started to eat it then thought I would check the dish myself on the menu. It contained vermicelli which is made with wheat. I told the waiter it wasn't gluten free so he offered me a vegan dessert. Clearly lacked training in the field. Luckily for me I had only eaten a tiny bit and I don't have a bad allergy but for someone who does need to be very careful this probably isn't the place for you to eat. I did email the restaurant to tell them but have had no response.

I've visited a number of times over the years and always enjoy it. Food is excellent, and the menu caters well for veggie, vegan, and gluten free. Good weekday lunch deals. Service is excellent. Booking advised.

Came to celebrate a friend's birthday and had my first fish curry and I will certainly be back for another . It was gorgeous and a very generous portion. We had a bread made with i think rice flower and coconut which is definitely one to try. The atmosphere and service excellent. Thankyou Sree for a great dining experience.

Good restaurant to try out authentic Kerala cuisine. Service was great, they made us feel comfortable with food to try out in the restaurant though this not being our first time visiting the restaurant.

Brilliant experience, highly recommend for the atmosphere and superb food. Hosted friends visiting from Europe and decided to go to Kayal as a staple Indian restaurant and wasn't disappointed.

Best Indian meal I've had in ages. Quite a few dishes that were new to our group - all superb

We booked the private room upstairs to celebrate my mum's 70th birthday. From start to finish we had an amazing experience at Kayal. Lobo was on hand to help with the planning phase…It was like no question was too silly and he took the time to answer all our questions, making great recommendations about the menu choice and itinerary for the day. He really made us feel supported throughout The restaurant was accommodating, providing a projector, microphone and decorations that were beautiful. The food was excellent, including catering to the vegetarians and vegans among our guests. On the big day all the staff looked after us so well, making sure everything went smoothly. They even surprised my mum with a beautiful bunch of flowers. My mum thoroughly enjoyed her party thanks to the fantastic Kayal army!😁 I'd definitely recommend Kayal to anyone planning a special event.

We were a pre booked party of six at peak time and the service was excellent despite how busy the restaurant was. Sidhu was an excellent attentive and friendly waiter , the food was first class and the alcohol chai tea was very nice. All in all a great dining experience.

Excellent food, wide range of choices for vegans, vegetarians and ceoliac. Beautiful decor and great atmosphere. The wait staff are friendly and ready to answer any questions.

Best Indian food I've ever had! I went with a group from work and everyone is still taking about it. Not your standard curry house except to try something different.

I recently had the pleasure of trying the Paal Kappa and Beef Curry . I must say, it was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the combination of the creamy Paal Kappa and the rich, spicy Beef Curry was simply irresistible. A special thanks to Anna, Sreelaj, and Abin for their excellent service. They were friendly, attentive, and made the dining experience even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this dish to anyone who appreciates authentic flavors.

I visit this place occasionally. Always good food, good service. I recommend to everybody, you will not regret.

Visited today with Family and the ambience is very good and also the decorum is really amazing… Staffs were very friendly and very good service… There is no choice for spiciness that made us bit disappointed and most of the dishes are very expensive…

The decor of the shop is quite impressive. However, the food quality is rather disappointing and can only be rated a 1 out of 10. The Special Tali is priced at £23.89, which is quite expensive considering its lack of taste.

Good food with best ambience,especially seafood biryani.And customer service is too good,the guy ‘SREE’ with good service and help us to choose the food.

Not authentic Kerala taste. Felt the food is meant for the non malayali PPL. Overpriced

Went as part of a birthday group last weekend, first time I'd visited for ages. Food still some of the best in Leicester, service great and good to see a restaurant properly staffed and pretty much fully booked. Lots of unusual options on the menu instead of same old same old. Not the cheapest but still much better value than a lot of the competition. Won't leave it so long next time

I had a very good curry, but the calamari I ordered as a starter tasted like they were from Iceland.

The choice of my selection got me right. Kallu shapu meen curry was the best choice that I have ever tasted in my life.This is so called spice kerala curry which I have ever tasted in UK.

As a Malayalee (keralite), I have to say that the food did not meet our expectation. Was very mild, not spicy like in Kerala. I wouldn’t recommend the food to other Malayalees. The ambience was very nice though and normal waiting time for the food. The staff was nice too.

Wonderful ambience. Fantastic food. Friendly staff. Would definitely recommend to my friends and family.

I go to Kayal often also use it for meetings during lunch hours, never had a bad meal 🥘 the staff are always friendly, highly recommend this place.

Great place to try authentic Indian food. Nice staff . I just loved it .. the interior is nice and takes U to a different world.

I saw a lot of amazing reviews for Kayal and have never had food from Kerala. The service and food here was amazing and I can’t wait to go back. Everything tasted fresh and the atmosphere was pleasant. The Prawn Curry was really good and different from what I typically get at an Indian restaurant.

All of the food was amazing, we ordered lots of food and all of them are delicious! Thomas was in charge of our table and was super friendly and helpful. We had a complaint about the squid being a bit stringy despite its good taste, thomas and the team handled it really well by giving us more prawns as a substitute.

Best Indian food I’ve had in a while.. really authentic flavours, will definitely be revisiting in the near future

Really tasty food especially the biryanni which was lovely and moist. My parents visited and the staff were very attentive. Would recommend. Adi Mebin served us, very nice and helpful

Amazing food not your typical Indian home made dipping sauce good wine list excellent service We will definitely return

Everything was lovely. Food, service and atmosphere superb. Food was very well presented and everything tasted lovely

we've been a few times now and have loved it every time! lovely atmosphere, good food, excellent service and very reasonable prices. it has become a regular spot since our first time visiting and we always try and go every time we come up to Leicester

Totally delicious! Loved both by vegetarian daughter and meat eaters in the family. The chicken curry and dumpling dish was the favourite.

Kayal not serving Indian food. So Non-Indians whoever visiting this restaurant, please don't think that this is the original Indian food

This is a really nice place and claims to be 2023 Leicester curry award winner. The decor and feel of the place is really nice. We didn't recognise much on the menu so asked for advice. The advice was spot on and three of us (1 is vegan) thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Staff were friendly, on the ball and very helpful. It wasn't the cheapest but you get what you pay for. I can't wait to go back again and take my better half so she can enjoy it too.

Kayak was a fabulous dining experience. You are really looked after the moment you step through the door! The menu choices were brilliant. It's the first time we'd been to an Indian restaurant with dishes from the Kerala region. We had this amazing potato dish for a starter that is folded at the table and sliced for you. It was soooo tasty. Then we had the fish curry and a salmon dish, both incredibly delicious 😋. Our friend books the restaurant for all her friends and family that visit her in Leicester. You won't regret eating here!

Family night out and not disappointed with the service or food. If ever want to try South Indian food than this is a place to try out at least once. I thoroughly enjoyed their dry Fish and chicken for starters and also their Chicken and Fish curries for mains! We ordered Paneer / Daal Fry for too but that was too bland for me. But overall food was good and would recommend to try once.

Friendly staff. Nice food. Great atmosphere. Can be busy at times. Highly recommended.

Excellent service! On entry, a little crammed in terms of spacing, but then you have to get as many tables in as possible, right? High chairs provided and placed for you. Outstanding service with ordering, advising of dishes and expectations of food. The wait wasn't too long at all considering there was quite a few of us, and it was all well cooked and correct temperature. I'd taken food for my infant with me, which the staff were more than happy to heat up, and even provide a serving dish and spoon. They have a great range of veg options, curries, seafood and except the duck and pork, all is halal! Parking isn't available outside but the venue is surrounded by car parks. Overall, a great evening!

We had a great dinner , what a service , we really liked it

Food was ok. Not bad but too pricey for what you get. U get better Indian in central London for that price

Me and my friends dined at this restaurant and had the pleasure of being assisted by Sreelal, the assistant manager. His exceptional service and professionalism stood out from the moment we arrived. Sreelal went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was perfect. He was attentive, courteous, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout our meal. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish beautifully prepared and full of flavor. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, thanks to Sreelal’s dedication and the team’s excellent service. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for great food and top-notch service!

Fantastic service by all the staff. Food was delicious. It was a bit pricey but can’t complain with anything that I ordered. All good, portion size could be a bit bigger to reflect the price but overall would visit again. Staff are brilliant - thank you all

Great quality food, very attentive staff. Lobo and Anna were very patient with two kids we had and a food allergy. Excellent visit

Food is amazing. Just amazing....nothing else to add

Unusual and excellent meal. Great atmosphere and evening.

We visited here on Saturday after watching the Rugby. We were six adults and four kids. The staff were incredibly friendly and looked after us and the kids really well. I have been to Nottingham branch before so I was hoping for the same quality of food and I was not disappointed. The food was so delicious, it was the best lamb curry I have had in a while and the restaurant is family friendly. I definitely recommend the restaurant.

Waiter was very informative about the dishes on the menu.

Great experience in Kayal Restaurant, amazing ambience, excellent hospitality especially a staff member Aditya was outstanding and we were so pleased.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Kayal, and I can confidently say it was an unforgettable experience! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly attentive and friendly, ensuring that our every need was met with a smile. Each dish was a delightful explosion of flavors, beautifully presented and made with the freshest ingredients. I highly recommend trying their signature seafood platter; The spices were perfectly balanced. The ambiance of the restaurant added to the overall experience, creating a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere that made our meal even more enjoyable. Whether you’re looking for a casual dinner or a special celebration, Kayal is the perfect spot. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and visit Kayal. You won’t be disappointed! I can’t wait to return for another round of their delicious food and exceptional service. Thank you, Kayal, for a wonderful evening!

I had been to Kayal’s sister restaurant in Leicester, Herb, several times and decided to try here. It’s amazing. The food is outstandingly good, freshly prepared, well presented and packed with flavour. Service is fabulous, exactly the right level of attentiveness, politeness and helpfulness. A great addition was a table magician who was excellent (I understand he’s there every Thursday). This is a great restaurant. Ps Plenty of gluten free and veggie options too.

Beautiful & authentic Keralan food & really friendly service!