Tamatanga in Leicester

Excellent food and dining experience

Tasty food .. super quick cooking .. great vibes

Service is amazing, Scott was super helpful as a host, the food is amazing, definitely will be back again 😁

Love Tamatanga! Fantastic selection of dishes, everything I've tried is always super tasty! The chilli cheese naan is a MUST! I recommend Goan fish curry or Butter chicken! Ah and the Tamatanga chips are sooo good! The service is always very friendly.

One of the best restaurants in leciester, It is expensive but worth it.

Food is amazing here. Staff are super friendly. 👌 interior is a vibe. The cocktails are a bit too sweet for my liking and last time I was there we had a table with screaming kids next to us which killed a buzz of 2 for 1 cocktails. Apart from that we loved it.

Only complaints are the ridiculous font they use on their menus and the pre- loaded 5% service charge on the bill.

Waited 30 minutes for a table which was fine as I was told that on entry, once I was about to be seated only then I was told it's cards payments only, why not tell that on entry? Poor customer service from the start. Definitely won't go to this restaurant again and will advise others the same.

I highly recommend this service. Value for money

Visited Tamatanga twice recently and both occasions the food has been absolutely amazing! The lamb chops must be the best I’ve ever had anywhere. We are Indian and found the food to be authentic. Really highly recommended and can’t wait to visit again. The service has been excellent too. The restaurant is located within the Highcross.

One of the best Indian restaurants in the UK.

Such a busy place with such a quick service ! Loved the chat Bit pricy but worth it

Mine and my partners favourite restaurant for date night! Food and service never fails to impress! Highly recommend the cheese naan!

One of my favourite Indian restaurants. I love this place. The food is consistently delicious and the cocktails are really good too. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating

Food was nothing special, and 2 hours after eating here one of our party began being violently sick, which made them feel extremely ill for a few days, even though we have contacted the Leicester branch we have not heard anything back from them, we definitely will not return.

I had a great experience with my friend, the environment was great. Food was on time & service was outstanding. My sever isabella was so kind and welcoming, will most deffo come here again

Amazing food, amazing service. Izzie was so kind and attentive. Will definitely be coming back!!!

All staff lovely and managers very helpful with allergen knowledge. Great selection of cocktails and fantastic food.

Horrible experiencia, mal servicio y pelo tanto en pan de curry como de naan. La comida sabía mal como una comida de microondas Tesco. Ofrecí una comida de reemplazo, ¿te estás riendo? Espero una disculpa completa por escrito de una dirección y un Reembolso completo. El lugar es una desgracia. Me pondré en contacto con salud y seguridad para una inspección completa...

One of my favorite places to eat in leicester. LOVE the tama fries ad their tama feast. 5 stars!

We went here for an early dinner, about 4pm, and we could get a table without booking. The food was tasty and our waitress was very helpful and polite.

Adding a 10% service charge to the bill is scummy, if I want to tip I will, don't make me go throught the awkward exchange of asking for it to be removed. Won't be coming back. Shame because the food is great.

Great food. Amazing ambiance. Good service by Keira. However General Manager Beth was quite rude to tell off the kids who were bit playful around the table area. Besides that will Highly Recommend this place for Fusion Desi food.

Best option is definitely the tamatanga thali

We’ve been to Tamatanga a few times now, and the food and atmosphere are always impeccable. It’s a really fun place to go for a meal, with awesome design and the right level and style of music playing. The service is always quick but not rushed. One of my favourite places to go in Leicester with a group, there’s something for everyone.

Este es el segundo año que llevo a mi equipo a nuestras obras navideñas. El ambiente es acogedor, y el personal es atento. La comida es muy buena y sabrosa, junto con una muy buena selección de bebidas. El cordero de ferrocarril es uno de los mejores platos de cordero que encontrará en cualquier restaurante indio y definitivamente supera a los platos de cordero que se otorgan a los llamados "ganadores de premios de curry" Sin duda recomendaría reservar ya que puede estar ocupado.

Absolutely the worst place I have ever been too! Unprofessional workers and every racist! I felt like we were all being discriminated for the colour of our skin! Say is close to the bar however we was not allowed To order cocktails as I believed someone in our party was under age! However I who is 37 tried to order a cocktail who then refused me and said the whole table was not allowed! Waitress were unprofessional and rude! Only one nice one and her name was Alana J. Bar worker very rude and told us he will not speak to us again after trying to explain to him his discriminating us! Did not want to communicate at all!

Authentic flavours. It is one of our favourite places to go to. The drinks are really good! Hope to visit soon. Served by andrea today.

Si hay un lugar perfecto para la comida india en Leicester, es Tamatanga! Desde el momento en que entramos, el personal nos trató como parientes perdidos desde hace mucho tiempo — eran amables, súper serviciales, y genuinamente felices de ayudarnos a navegar por el menú (a pesar de que estábamos claramente distraídos por los cócteles!). Gracias especiales a Lydia. Fuimos a por el Tamatanga Thali, una porción de patatas fritas (porque ¿a quién no le encanta mezclar comida india con un toque de clásico británico? ) , y algunos cócteles que estaban tan buenos que deberían venir con una etiqueta de advertencia. El thali era un sabor - viaje lleno a través de cada papila gustativa, y las patatas fritas eran tan crujientes que debatimos pidiendo un lado de ellos para el postre. ¿El ambiente? Piensa en lo moderno, acogedor y limpio con el ambiente adecuado, como si estuvieras en una fiesta genial donde todos son tus amigos, pero nadie juzga cuánto comes. 10 / 10 volvería a comer, beber y fingir que puedo manejar la especia mejor de lo que realmente puedo. Gracias, equipo de Tamatanga — ¡me has hecho oficialmente un adicto a los thali!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If there’s a perfect spot for Indian food in Leicester, it’s Tamatanga! From the moment we walked in, the staff treated us like long-lost relatives—they were friendly, super helpful, and genuinely happy to help us navigate the menu (even though we were clearly distracted by the cocktails!). Special thanks to Lydia. We went for the Tamatanga Thali, a portion of chips (because who doesn’t love mixing Indian food with a touch of British classic?), and some cocktails that were so good they should come with a warning label. The thali was a flavor-packed journey through every taste bud, and the chips were so crispy we debated asking for a side of them for dessert. The ambiance? Think modern, welcoming, and clean with just the right vibe—like you’re at a cool party where everyone’s your friend but no one judges how much you eat. 10/10 would come back to eat, drink, and pretend I can handle spice better than I actually can. Thanks, Tamatanga team—you’ve officially made me a thali addict!

5 of us for a girls afternoon brunch. Not one of us ate the food. Everything was covered in chilli flakes to the point it was unedable! Will not be returning

El servicio era muy promedio en el mejor de los casos, tratando persistentemente de despejar la mesa mientras la gente todavía estaba comiendo, cero esfuerzo para interactuar con el grupo y constantemente sintiendo que estábamos siendo apresurados! ¡He tenido un servicio más amable y paciente en el McDonald’s drive through! Bastante preocupante, la comida llegó aproximadamente 4 minutos después de ordenar, incluso superando el pedido de compartir poppadoms y bebidas a la mesa! El condimento era inexistente y carecía de los hermosos sabores indios que deberían estar presentes! Nunca he probado un Makhani que sea amargo, debería ser cremoso y mantecoso, ¡pero esto fue terrible! El único plato que en realidad tenía un sabor promedio era el cordero de ferrocarril, pero seamos honestos, ¡el cordero está haciendo el trabajo con ese plato, no el chef! La visita fue un evento de trabajo, sin duda no es mi elección, y este restaurante significa todo lo que está mal con las cadenas de alimentos, en realidad a nadie le importa, no hay inversión en la comida o el servicio, es solo estudiantes y similares ganando un poco de dinero en efectivo, y realmente se nota! Si quieres un curry realmente bueno en Leicester que se cocina con pasión y se sirve con amor, entonces llévate a la zona de Belgrave, ya que no hay ningún lugar en el centro de la ciudad que valga la pena visitar 👍

Nice place food come bit too fast we didn’t even finesh the starters , quality was good taste ok , prices are high for the food . As an Indian was a bit on the bland side .

This place is lush!! It was recommended to us by our Indian friend and the food & service were both amazing. They have an entire vegan & gluten friendly section on the back of the main menu, and they took our order & served out food super quickly.

Nice to have an Indian restaurant that doesn't feel like a post war curry house. A simple, yet diverse menu which covers all bases, so you're never without options regardless of your preference. The dishes are great and not covered in oil or heavy on your gut. Pricing is as you would expect, and the portions are more then enough for an individual. Staff very attentive towards the customers and their needs - gave my toddler a kids pack to keep him entertained. Having come here with a toddler recently, I would advise that - when possible - any tables away from the direct line of service (I.e. the middle) shouldn't be where families with children are seated, as it could be a potential disaster given how toddlers tend to throw things on the floor. This is my own personal experience, however, as was worried that staff carrying drinks might slip on a tossed crayon.

A restaurant with a pleasant, clean atmosphere and impeccable service.

Overall the food isn’t awful however it’s the service and the layout that makes this an awful restaurant. It’s unbearably loud, and so crammed that you are sitting next to other couples and families having their meals. It’s awkward, and they are happy to do this because it means more business for them. As for the waitresses, the majority are lovely. It was the management we had an issue with. Beth and Emily were very unprofessional and made us feel uncomfortable for the whole night. They made a minor mistake with our order and bought out poppadums when we didn’t ask for any, and then charged us for them even though they were quick to take them back. We didn’t mind of course as we were told by management that we wouldn’t be charged. So when we asked again why it was showing on our bill, Emily made a scene and immediately responded with rude behaviour and defensiveness. She then went over to Beth I think her name was? And both of them whispered and stared at us for the whole night. They’re happy to stand there gossiping about their customers and make the rest of the lovely waitresses do the work. Awful service, like being back in school.

Food was fantastic but the service wasn’t great! I booked way in advance for a birthday meal and once we got there we were 20 minutes late being sat which was okay however we were cramped onto a table shoulder to shoulder with each other. The waitress who took our food order was amazing really patient and friendly. The food came super fast but once we had finished eating we were rushed to leave by another waitress who shouted at us whilst we were all talking that we need to pay because they have people waiting on our table. We didn’t get the full two hours as we were sat late and we were all still drinking. I would recommend going if you are going in a small group but not great for larger groups unfortunately.

Food was good, service great. Worth a visit if you're in the area!

The food was amazing, the service by Elise M was excellent, had a great time.

Isabella S. from the Leicester branch was amazing and provided great customer service. Will always recommend this restaurant!

Lovely food. Very tasty and authentic

Very delicious Indian food and excellent service

Food good but expensive. I wish they’d bring the food out in a sensible order - one main course, then two starters, then two other main courses. On a previous trip the poppadoms were served after the mains! For the price, I’d expect a meal order for the customer not for the chefs convenience. Oh, and the decision to now be card only, and having to wait for a card machine to become available because the hey don’t have enough. Good food, annoying delivery.

Probably one of the best Indian food I have tasted in UK, I had the lamb biryani which was so nicely done, the lamb was so tender and the rice was so flavourful, my friends had Thali and Paneer Makhani, really great food, I would definitely recommend and visit again.

Welcoming, friendly place. Food was served sooner than I expected, which was great. Food was full of flavour and well presented. I really enjoyed it. I would defo recommend a visit.

Amazing incredibly helpful,it was super friendly very professional highly recommend amazing time out !!!Eden was very helpful loved it

Was recommended this restaurant and it was amazing,the food was delicious and the service was excellent! Servers were all very friendly and helpful and the food was very authentic.Special mention to our wonderful server Tara A who was very attentive and kind,thanks for all you do!!Would definitely recommend visiting this restaurant.

Food is amazing, very good flavours. Have to book the table as it’s very popular especially on Saturday night.

Food was good, was very very busy but enjoyed it:))

Consistently delicious food, delivered swiftly with great service. Great value for money.

Great food, nice atmosphere, nice cocktails.

Delicious food and 5 star service everytime I visit

We ate here today and spent £190 for 4 adults and 2 kids I can honestly state it was one of the worst indian meals we have ever eaten, I told the manager it was like a dodgy Indian McDonald's

Recommend to me and it did not disappoint. We arrived early for our booked table but could not be seated. Instead we took advantage of Happy Hour cocktails in the bar area. Japanese yuzu whisky was lovely as was the non alcoholic peach punch. Once seated we ordered a selection from menu and shared it all came swiftly. Stand out dishes were the Railway lamb curry, Tama grill of lamb, chicken and salmon, onion bhaji and the best cheese naan we have all ever eaten. Lovely busy at atmosphere, lots of families eating can’t wait to go again!

I always go here twice a month just to eat Rajma masala if that’s on the thali 🤣

Have been to Tamatanga many times since it first opened and this is the first time it has been disappointing. The food is still excellent, the prawn nilgri does not disappoint. The cocktails were overly sweet and I could not determine if there was any alcohol in them. We tried the dessert, according to the menu, a mango & coconut brulee cheesecake, which this wasn't. In fact just a vanilla cheesecake with mango sauce slathered all over it. I would say that if you do not have the menu item, tell your customers, they can then choose something else.

One pf the best dishes I’ve ever had. Yummy side and good quality food too. Also, the staff are really nice.

A very welcoming friendly place, very busy when I went in the evening. Helpful, polite staff. Food was served sooner than I expected which was great. Food was full of flavour and really enjoyed it, would defo recommend a visit 😊

Good options for food, service was a little slow.

I recently visited this restaurant and was left extremely disappointed by the service. It was incredibly slow, with what seemed like two bar staff, three servers, and a manager on duty—none of whom were attentive. Instead of focusing on the customers, they spent more time chatting amongst themselves and cleaning empty tables. The only one who seemed to make an effort was a trainee. While I have to commend the food, which was truly amazing, the service was a major letdown. We found ourselves waiting nearly 20 minutes for our mains to be cleared. To make matters worse, I noticed that tables around us were experiencing the same delays. Frustrated, we decided to ask for the bill and leave rather than wait any longer for drinks or desserts. As a restaurant manager myself, I can only say that this place is poorly run, clearly suffering from a lack of training and oversight. I hope they address these issues, as it’s a shame to see such good food wasted on such poor service. I won’t be returning anytime soon.

When hospitality is dying and places like TGI Fridays closing you would think business would be trying to be the best on the high street, coming here for a quick bite and having a below average time is not what keeps business going, we came we ordered food and the ordering was very basic, once we ordered we never seen that waitresses again, instead the only person to bother us was the waitress in training; she did a check back, got us the bill, while the other 3 waitresses and manager stood around talking, the table next to us had food when we sat down and we managed to eat and pay and they still hadn’t been cleared, the waitresses where busy cleaning empty sections than deal and give paying guests a good time,

Loved the decor and the atmosphere. The food was nice, and the service was good. One option for parking is at Highcross John Lewis car park.

Thank you! Food was lovely and the service was great! Bit noisy, but bearable.

First time eating at this venue, had such good reports of good food and service. I am sorry to say our visit for my wife's birthday was very poor. They are very quick to get your order and take money before you have eaten but want to remove you before you allotted time. Came to table asking for us to finish as there were people waiting. We still had 20 minutes left of our time and i still had drinks to finish, lady never came back to apologise for her mistake instead ignored our table. Manager then came up to us to say it was his mistake got wrong table. Again NO apology. I myself was very pleasant to staff when tackling them with the issue at hand. Very annoyed to end our evening on a negative note. I would also like to say the lamb in the biriyani was very dry and not moist as it should be. I do think the food looks good but is very overpriced. Would i eat here again answer is NO! Feels like your in a cattle market and all they want is for you to hurry up and F/Off ruined my wife's birthday with family.

Amazing food, but it was £169 for 4 people, which is a bit too much.

I recently visited Tamatanga and was served by Wiktoria. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and served fresh. Wiktoria’s warm and welcoming attitude really stood out, and she went above and beyond to make our dining experience even better xx

We had an amazing first experience at Tamatanga! The food was fantastic, and our waitress, Wiktoria, was an absolute gem. She recommended her favorite curry, which has now become my wife’s favorite as well. We'll definitely be back!

Having never visited we were very impressed. The waitress was very helpful and offered advice. We ordered our food as to which she said it will come out as it’s ready, not a fan of this style…. However the food came out fast and hot. As there was 4 of us on the table we had 4 small plates to share along with the main. It was absolutely delicious, best meal I’ve had for a while…. Thank you.

I recently dined at Tamatanga and had a mostly enjoyable experience, though one significant issue impacted our visit. The food was tasty and flavorful, and the ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant and inviting. Most of the staff provided excellent service, which made our meal quite enjoyable. However, we had a problem with one of the managers, Emily. There was a mix-up with our order: we received plain chips instead of the naan we had requested. While we were not too bothered by this minor mistake, Emily's reaction was troubling. Instead of addressing the error calmly, she created a scene, giving us death stares and whispering about us to other staff members. Her dramatic behavior delayed the delivery of our naan, which only arrived after we had finished our meal. As a manager, Emily's behavior was particularly disappointing. It set a poor example for the rest of the staff and negatively impacted our experience. The other staff members did their best to make up for the oversight, and we appreciated their efforts. We hope that management will address Emily’s behavior, as it was a stark contrast to the otherwise high standard of service at Tamatanga.

A vibrant and busy fresh take on an Indian Restaurant. Busy as you'd expect on a Friday night but with a bit of a wait they're happy to seat you. Drinks while you wait, a good selection of cocktails and beers. Not a vast menu which is good, still a dilemma on what to pick. Some tasty meals, lots of fun sides and plenty of extra choices for veggies, vegans and even gluten free. All the servers were friendly too, we had Lauren C look after us and she was lovely.

During a recent visit to Tamatanga. I had a notably disappointing experience. The evening was marred by poor service from a waitress named Beth, who displayed a lack of professionalism. Her use of slang, unwelcoming demeanour, and laughter at our food choices were unsettling. Additionally, her conversation with a colleague included inappropriate language, which was very concerning. This lack of courtesy and service detracted significantly from the experience, and I will not be returning. Based on this visit, I cannot recommend this restaurant for those seeking a pleasant dining experience. My suggestion is that more training is needed for the staff at this restaurant!

Had the saag paneer, came quickly and was lovely food. Great service and friendly staff

I think the price is high compare to the food quality and quantity. Plus the management is not great I was charged for a out of stock drink which never arrived, luckily I looked at the bill and ask staff to take it off.

Perfect for a date night. Their Indian street food was well portioned and thoroughly enjoyable.

When craving authentic flavourful Indian food, this is one of the places to go. The decor is colourful. Service is attentive. If you are not sure which one to order, ask for their recommendation. They do their best to explain the dishes. They even made curry spicy to suit my taste. My favourite is railway cabin lamb and keralan lamb curry with pulao. Thank you.

Great atmosphere and design for the restaurant. The food was great with a lot of interesting flavours. Perfect for a date night of friends get together right inside the city centre.

Amazing all round! From front of house, where we waited only 20mins on a busy Friday night for a table for four ( they are so well organised) to the amazing food which arrives promptly and really hot. It’s brilliant!! The servers are great, all of them are so attentive, friendly, helpful and happy!! The food was delicious, a real variety, we even ordered extras which came out very quickly too. Considering how busy the restaurant was we very super impressed!

Food was fine, service left something to be desired. Despite the place not closing for another 45mins, we were constantly interrupted by staff wanting to leave. Three of the four of us eating, clearing plates, the bill just arrived without asking, then an ask as to whether we were paying by card or cash, in the end just said whatever paid up over £120 and got out of there. Won’t be visiting again.

Went here for the first time tonight, very nice atmosphere and banging food! Shoutout to Eden on her excellent service, constantly attentive and very smiley! 10/10 will come back again

Very stylish, and tasty Indian street food. To repeat.

The food was poor couldn’t really taste any spices or Indian flavour the price was very expensive. I suggest if you want a curry to go to a real curry house there are plenty of them in and around Leicester. Drinks were super expensive £6 something for a non-alcoholic beer which was in a small can and when we asked for water for the table it was warm with hot glasses and no ice.

Drinks: Mango lassi was pleasent enough however came out in an old style milk bottle with a straw more suited to a 5 year old rather than a 39 year old. Lime and soda water came in a vase nice enough but again a glass would sarfice. Starter: Poppadom and chutneys to start... Poppadoms spot on, the chutneys was an odd choice but nice. Main: Food came out cold Prawns like rubber, tandoori chicken was nothing like tandoori chicken, lamb chops had a weird texture, side salad was old. Non of it tasted or appeared fresh as advertised. Needless to say we decided not to have pudding. Majority of the time a member of staff would be stood over you which made me feel uncomfortable, when clearing the table she took the dishes away without asking then returned to standing over us. There wad a different server who cleared the table and asked how the meal was, I asked if she would want the polite version or honest which i was honest, i was thanked for my honest feed back and assured the chef and kitchen team would be informed. On a positive note the cutlery was presented well. We left feeling disapointed, hungry and will not be returning agai. Certainly not the food and experience advertised.

A great place for dinner and atmosphere - highly recommended - why not see for yourself? Don't just take my word for it!!!

Been here 3 times now every time we have visited food and staff have been excellent. Food is very good

Yasmin was a great server, recommending a fudge cake for after my graduation. Cocktails from the bar was really nice especially the HOTD.

Had £15 lunch deal,really nice flavoursome food,and good portion...Will defo be back!

We had a reservation and were seated immediately. Our server Eden was fantastic and attentive! One of our group members had multiple food allergies that they took very seriously and cautiously, the manager came over to take his order. Food was quick and SO delicious. This was my second time at this location and 10/10 on all accounts.

My experience at Tamatanga was good specially it was the first time for me being there. The server Eden was friendly, always came to us to ask whether we needed anything or if the food was okay. She really engaged in conversation with us.

Overall, Tamatanga exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience. I will certainly be returning to enjoy more of their delicious offerings.

Tamatanga offers a vibrant and inviting atmosphere with consistently amazing food. I've visited over ten times this year, and the experience is always delightful. The chicken khurana is my favorite, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. Highly recommended for a fantastic dining experience!

Lovely fresh environment. There was a bit of wait for service but dishes were served up quickly. Tasty we'll-presented food. The drinks menu was fantastic.

Great food, always look forward to going.

very tasty and a bit expensive comparing to the small portions and the staff in general arent friendly .you can smell racism especially the white ones . we visit leicester every year but this time we decided not to go there anymore . 🙂‍↔️

Excellent taste! Halal restaurant in Leicester.

Food delicious as always! Such good portions! I come back so often for the peshwari naan. Leah S was such a babe, excellent service and really attentive - thank you!

Leah was great, the customer service is always good here. The food is so tasty, me and my partner no longer speak as when we’re talking, all I can think about is this tamatanga peshwari naan.

Great service and tasty food. Only thing I wish they had the same menu when eating is as the takeaway menu.

Food was overpriced, we asked for a different sauce but got the same green sauce/ chutney. I found the staff a bit rude and trying to kick you out as soon as possible to seat others. They were making comments on kids and laughing between themselves while pointing at the kids which is very disrespectful. It was my first and last time going there.

We’ve been here many times and the food is always great, service was good and it’s always busy.