Shahi Nan Kebab Restaurant, Leicester in Leicester

Totally different to what it was, someone that has been eating there for about 40 years would certainly know the differences? Its total lie to say its the same The ingredients completely changed, the original kebabs were thicker and more real, with ginger/ coriander / fresh green chilli, you could see / taste/ smell all the aroma because them ingredients create aroma, The smell is like disgusting smell now, even the sauce has been off few times stinks then , and they're nose blind don't care just sell? Chicken tikka, they are absolutely burnt to death, you served with pieces which are covered in black, so you're either scraping it off or you're eating that which is really bad for you, I been ill from that Customer service is awful now, customer walks in, then 1 new kid there , but the others are so rude, no manners, they come towards counter, see customer/ make eye to eye contact too atleast acknowledge with smile/ hello nothing The clothes they wear too, disgusting with stains etc, I walk in sometimes to see a stray person nobody sat right infront with his Sandles off, I ask whose that? Oh its just anyone off the street, I mean absolutely disgusting, at end of the day, it's supposed to be a restaurant not a drop in centre, have some order, sense of professionalism/hygiene and control The worst thing I see is anyone's sticking their hand in for the food? I'm thinking whos the main cook/ chef , should only be 1 person really? Oh no it's anyone and everyone? How? It's really unfortunate and shame though as the original guy who initially started this did a fantastic unique idea /taste, but unfortunately its nothing left of that

The kebabs are not the same recipe as before and new guys don't cook the kebabs fully as well boug ht as bought takeaway kebabs which were raw and a lot smaller for the price. Gave them a try again as was hungry

I went today Shaii Nan Kebab. Not been for years like and ordered Chicken Curry. Was so much oil and bland taste watery as well. The Sheesh Kebabs was lovely But the curry was waste of £7.50p. Not like it use to be back in the days. Won’t be having a chicken curry again ever!! Been going here for over 30 years. What a let down. Most Disgusting Chicken Curry I’ve ever had in my life I had to bin it was like water with chicken in. Zero Rating Avoid at all cost

Used to love this place. Bought some kebabs with chutney the tomato onion 1 as I ate the kebab and sauce I fell ill next day. Food poisoning the onion chutney was off! Never going back

Shahi Kebab always served tradition naan Kebab in a simple way. People have been going there for decades to enjoy juicy, spicy and tasty kebabs with red chatney abd fresh naan. As, the shop has a new owner who kept the shop tidy and try to mimic same taste of traditional kebabs but not 100% successful. We definitely missed fresh naans, too. Kebabs were served with pita bread and pre-baked naans which are not same as fresh naans. We were disappointed as it was not worth travel at rush hours.

atmosphere n/a. delicious kebabs, well spiced (not over- spiced). No plant oils used. I recommend here over many other resuarants.

I have been eating at this place for last 40 yrs but for many years I thought their food standard dropped after many yrs last week I went and this time first thing was the size of the Kebab it was long but very thin so real Kebab eaters will be put off so my advice to the owners make them a little smaller in Length but thicker also Toilet was out of Order another negative todays market is you have to give good facilities if you want business from Todays youngsters because they have Lots of other Choices

Excellent food Lovely presentation Reasonable on price

The seekh kebabs are superb! The kadahi are usually nice but in my last visit it was not good. It was watery and sweetish. The nan they served were also shop ones and not fresh nan like they used to do. Not impressed

Most kanjoos (stingiest) place I've seen in Leicester. Absolutely tiny portions! Even their large portion is smaller than a regular portion from elsewhere! -No proper salad served (only onions) -No proper sauces (only 1 onion sauce) -Kebab size is so tiny vs back in the days -Prices are extortionate for what u get. -Curry/Rice portions are the tiniest I've seen in the entire country. -Rude staff and make disgruntled faces when confronted or challenged. - Fragments of bone in the kebab which destroy your molars. -Taste of the kebabs has gone downhill. - Not worth a visit, and wasting your money on. Save yourself from this place.

Food wasnt that great to be honest but reasonably priced. Curries too bland.

Not worth it really expensive for low quality 6 plain naan for £8 would not recommend

Being going to this place for so many years... but taste is same top quality 👌

Great food quick service and fresh

Simplistic perfection. A few simple things done well, offering incredible the value. The kebabs with the chili sauce were delicious, although if you are hungry you’ll need about 4 to feel full served alongside a fresh naan

Kebab in pitta with the sauce is the best. Lamb pilau is lovely also. Staff is amazing and friendly.

Kept his secret for 50 years. The only "kabab" house in Leicester City. Shahi Nan Kabab st.savouries rd.

Normally have there shekh kebab ,very nice ,juciy ,perfect flavour but today try there lamb tikka didnt like it small in size and flavour not good ,but kebab are same flavour ++++++.

I been going last 30 year. But I think ownership change. Kebab is not same at all. Disappoint me.

Alas Nitin has gone. Prices have shot up quality has gone down. Far too salty and very poor! Will never use again!

Best kebabs in leicester great food

Food and sauce not as good as the good ol' days. The vibes are just different, it's too grey - literally!

Are you evan from Leicester if you've not been to shahi nan!!? Must go to place

Less spicy than same kind restaurant…tastes is just fine…you can find other good restaurant with same price..

Still one of the best kebabs in Leicester!

If I'm in leicester or around at least this place is must to visit. Going there since 15 years now and no change in taste at all

Absolute dive of a place but really good kebab and the sauce is amazing

Absolutely awful kebabs weren't fresh, frozen, then microwaved then grilled to give charcoal look, which he burnt. Chicken tikka pieces were the size of a broad bean. Very bad food please avoid.

Have been going therr since 1980 as a student at Uni. Now 40 years still go there when in UK. I actually drove from Heathrow once with business friends. The food isnt cheap but ITS THE BEST KEBAB there is. I havent been in UK due to Covid but hopefully Nitin is still there with Khan saheb

I've never written a review before but felt compelled to review this place after receiving very small portions and bad customer service. Overall very disappointing, avoid.

New owners. Definitely change in taste of kebabs. Slower service.

The original one been going since 94 still the best kebabs anywhere

Food is still good. Service a bit slow on saturday. No card machine. A piece of history deffo reccomend.

Undisputed 1 for kebabs and sauce in Leicester, until change of business and new staff ,now not the same , kebabs and curries are lacking something as well as being really spicy not for me anymore after 32 years may have to find another shahinan out of town for the same experience

Not as good as it used to be. Still offers a quality kebab but the owner comes across as surly. Place could be cleaner

Amazing kebabs well known within the Leicester community. Don't judge a book buy it's cover is the Moto here.

Place needs painting Need to get the place sorted

It's been there for as long as I can remember (I think opened since 1970), and in that time little has changed. Don't expect a place that looks good, but expect a place where the food is good, and the best sauce I have ever tried, seriously it's that good (been trying to recreate it for years with no success). I'm not sure if it's to everyones taste, but it's food I've grown up with, so I am a little biased, so take that as you will.

Best kebabs in the Leicester have been going there last 40 years taste is still the same hust great 👍😀

Best kebab place in Leicester food is 10 0ut 10

£6 for 2 seekh kebab and few chicken tikka pieces in a small pitta bread, definitely not worth it. taste has gone downhill. don't think would go back.

The best lamb curry in Leicester

Not a great kebab and chicken tikka today, the chicken tasted pre cooked and warmed on the grill and the kebabs were nothing special. Wouldn't recommend try the place on Catherine Street much better quality.

Been coming here 28 years now lovely kebabs here food is brilliant here

Loved the Kebab sauce not that spicy, very small place with limited seating but very busy, parking on street outside

The kebabs are absolutely great in tastes with that chutney sauce.

unfortunately not the standard expected or to the liking that people are commenting about. went there yesterday with my partner and was surprisingly served stale reheated kebabs dripping with grease and naans that were as solid as a rock. travelled from afar to try this place having heard about it, but sorry to say this DID NOT live up to the standard or quality of food that is being claimed by some. maybe it was isolated but certainly left a very bad taste in my mouth. last time I go there.

Old school and on point, it's not fancy just old skool

Very homely...chef is incredible...

Shahi Nan Kabab fantastic little gem of a place. When you step in looking at the decor you can see the place has history. All the cream walls covered in the charcoal smoke from the grills, It give the place character. As been from out the city I was taken to Shahi Nan by a friend who’s been visiting here for over 25 years.. We went for the classic kabab in pitta topped with a light salad & the classic red chilli onion source & a plate of grilled chicken tikka. The kebab was nice with a nice flavour grilled to perfection. The tikka piece were nice too could’ve been bigger.

Good thoughts about this place before buy the foods here,because it’s started on 1973,old classic food will be there but not ,the naan was made on the day time to serve in the evening,they re heating through the grill By the time you come home it’s dry and hard Karai ghost and chicken curry was disappointed ,looks like they used patak brand curry sauce cooked with frozen lamb or chicken ,waste of money ,they need to get updates with current market but friendly people though

The best kebabs in a Leicester 👍👍👍

This place is amazing, it serves best traditional kebabs and curries and has for last 40 odd years! I can remember my grandparents telling me visiting with their children to this lovely place 30-40 years ago and still... , kebabs have soo much flavour with sauce and nan, I really like this place and appreciate the staff they are brilliant best kebabs I have ever had!

This place is a classic. I've been going since I was about 8. 3 kebabs in a nann 8s my favourite, their special sauce is the icing on the cake. Bravo for keeping it real and ensuring a classic can survive throughout the years if you've got the right product.

Love this place. Love the sauce. His magic ingredients and the kebabs just Love it.

Great tasting kebabs and sauce Definitely recommend

Tastiest seekh kebabs. And that sauce, unbeatable

Quality, just like East London A lick of paint to the interior shop would go a long way. Just a thought.

The best kebabs and has been for many years

The best kebabs in Leicester love the food great service have been a customer since I was a boy visiting with my father now 51 still going can't beat this

THE original! Great taste and great prices.

One of the best kebabs and chicken tikka.. trading over 46 years..the best..

All the negative reviews... you need to understand this place is a simple as it comes place. They are good at just one thing.... seekh kebabs. Don’t expect customer service / greetings / nice paint / sales and marketing.

Start cheating now.. kebabs are smaller than before and i can see they been cut into pieces after cook... they did not cook smaller i can clearly see the pieces naked from one side

Fantastic kebabs and the sauce always get atlwast 30 to 40 kebabs when I go down

Proper old school.... certainly brings back memories from my childhood! Excellent kebabs and customer service. However, even though they are of the older generation, 1 star deducted due to them not taking card payments.

Since I can remember, always the best kebabs.

Simply the best shish kebabs in Leicester.

Really nice food great customer service recommend

Good tasty kebabs grilled while you wait

Best Kebabs in Leicester,,,,not a great sit in place , more take out .

Worst food ever very small portion for money totaly unhygienic dirty shop and on top he charge over as well. Will not recommended to anyone

Best place to eat best kababs all the food is great

Same great taste. Same great service. same great price.

Beautiful food nice place nice people to serve u

Very tasty food and very friendly staff.

Staff were vere nice. Food wasn't great. Had the chicken tikka roll. The sauce they use ruined the dish. And they don't do chips!

Excellent, even though I amused the owner by asking for salad and yougurt.

Best kebabs in Leicester, end of story

If you would like a upset stomach, frequent visits to the toilet and possibly a free dose of food poisoning then this definitely the place to go!

Not a nice place inside to eat - so take away as always ! Lovely food and good service . Honestly one of the best places to eat Indian food in LEICESTER

Well worth a 60 mile drive for the best kababs ever.

Great food and quick service. Some of the best kebabs in Leicester. Highly recommended*****

Going for years really top food

Leicester's oldest Indian takeaway. Do not be put of by the appearance, the friendly customer service and delicious food is second to none.

Serving the best kebab in town since 1972 And their toilet is out of order since 1973

SHAHI NAN KEBAB IS THE BEST SINCE 1973

The original kebab shop in leicester. Great little hidden gem

One of the best and oldest Kebab shop in Leicester can usually find parking in the nearby streets

From london have been coming to this place since a kid whenever i go Leicester. Nothing has changed and still the best, red chutney is 👌

Its ok chicken pieces were cut up too small to enjoy

Serving the best kebab since 1972 And their toilet is out of order since 1973 😂

Food was ok, not half bad, kebabs were good hence the name, curries need improvement

The kebabs were very hot in the past but they made them mild so the children can enjoy too excellent

This is a forgotten place which i think is one of the best. The kebabs are so juicy and full of flavour👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

Time warp! Nothing has changed since my last visit over 20 years ago. Food still great, only one thing let's this place down, the lack of maintenance. Could do with a well overdue make over

Tried this today , fantastic, highly recommended . Had the 3 kebabs in a Nan . Best kebab I've had.

Although it's a run down place, food is Awesome, Kebabs are Delicious, Service is quick..

I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a well cooked kebab. This establishment has maintained its authentic taste for many years.

Our #1 go to place for Lamb kebab in their special sauce