Tamatanga in Leeds

Good food spot with a wide selection of Indian street food. Ideal for a night out dinner or a casual catch up with friends. My only criticism is the added service charge. I much prefer to tip myself, which I did. The stand out was the chicken and would not recommend the fish as it's rather bland. Will be back to try more of the great choices.

Beautiful restaurant, class decor ,lovely staff ,especially Rebecca ,food was so yummy ,fast service all the staff were so helpful ,best in town will be back again thank you

Oh dear Oh dear Oh dear … rubbish just rubbish I had the thali in the picture that’s what is not eaten … my partner had the Delhi lamb both lamb dishes were tough the thali one particularly so in fact the thali was so bad I made an issue of it and was ignored so the first and last visit to this venue … we had popadums to start and they were very good in fact the only things that were along with the beer.

Great food and service, polite friendly staff. Just one tip for the restaurant, please make the naan breads a little bigger, we had to keep ordering portion of the nan because they were kiddy size.

The food and cocktails are great in here. The atmosphere fun and friendly but the best part is the banter from one of the waitresses called Sarah.

Lovely meal, lovely venue, food so tasty and fresh. Special shout out to Ellie who was an absolutely brilliant waitress and put a smile on our face with her lovely personality.

“I recently visited with party of over 15, and was blown away by the exceptional service and delicious food. From the moment we arrived, the staff were friendly and welcoming, making us feel right at home. A special mention to Sarah, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly for us. She was incredibly attentive to our needs and made sure we had everything we required, without being intrusive. The whole team made the experience seamless, and we couldn’t have asked for a better dining experience. Highly recommend Tamatanga for not only the fantastic food but also the outstanding customer service!”

Good food Everything definately on the spicy side Recommend the chaat bombs Paneer and the tamatanga chips super spicy Like the bustling atmosphere and location next to the light

Food is decent but doesn't taste very authentic. The time I visited it was quite busy so service was also quite slow. Somewhat overpriced for what you get

Below is a complaint that I raised directly with Tamatanga on 29th August. I have chased a response on 4 occasions including twitter and got no where therefore below is my complaint and hopefully someone will respond this time around. I’m sorry to have to give feedback however today’s visit was very disappointing. The food was as always excellent thank you. While eating we asked for some water this took a good 10-15 minutes to arrive when it arrived we had almost finished our food so was a little too late. We paid the bill and shared my Tama code to get my points however this has not added to my account. Finally after paying I checked the receipt at which point I noticed that we had not been given the lunch time deal. We questioned this and was asked oh has it not put on the discount? They gave the difference back in cash rather than back on the card. The service just wasn’t what we have come to expect which is incredibly disappointing. I’m sure that this is more of a one off rather than the new norm.

Absolutely incredible food, amazing service at a good price

Excellent theme. Tables are a little squashed but atmosphere is good. Menu is good. The thali’s are a good choice you get a varied selection and the food is really nice. Some of the flavours are not as big as some curry houses with curry’s on the bone etc. but they’re good flavours and the thali you could have one between two even though they’re little dishes there’s plenty. Service is great.

Well as always, I try to get and write a positive review of places that I feel I would love to return to. Unfortunately, I rang the restuarant to see if they could accomodate my colleagues dietry needs. Unfortunately the resoonse was rather lacking...in terms of their meat seletion, ALL is Hallal. So no catering to anyone who does eat meat, but wants it to be Non Hallal. When asked why this was the case, I was informed ' we have taken the decision to cook only withHallal Meat' - no indication as to why. Often the response is - well we do have veg option.That is not the answer!! Once again a resturant is catering for the Muslim community but NOTHING for the Non Muslim community, who do eat Meat but not necessarily Hallal. For some of the Christian English community, this may not maytter on the grounds of faith, but will matter on moral grounds around how meat is slaughtered. Sorry but if you feel that you want to be inclusive and cater for all, then alternatives need to be thought through. I went to the Kashmir / Akbars etc and I do not have any provlem with them serving Hallal - this is part of the cultural ambiance and faith basis.But a restutant owned and operated by a Siukh, should know better. Foof might be good - but for me it's a point of principle and I woul;d give it a mere 2/10.

Great food and great value, everything we had was really, really tasty. I had the garlic chilli chicken and boti chicken which was great.

An Indian restaurant, the food is very delicious, and the menu has a wide variety of Indian food. The place is spacious and beautiful, but please pay attention when paying. Check your orders and the account, because we refused to pay twice, and they convince us to amend and correct the account. The third time, the bill is correct, and they apologize. My comment: Be careful when paying.

Sarah our waitress was mint. Guided us through the menu. Was a pleasure to meet, made our night with her attention to detail to making our birthday visit special.

Food fab. The service from Keira was fantastic. Explained the menu perfectly. Great atmosphere.

Sarah our waitress was amazing!

Keira was very good in her customer service and was outstanding with her knowledge about the menus and understanding of the food and drinks

Fun and funky atmosphere, great food with a wide selection, and lots of lovely drinks including their own beers. Service was great, staff are friendly and overall reasonably priced. Been before and will come back again I'm sure!

Excellent family lunch on a weekday recently. Food tasted very well Service was similar. Location ideal for commuters, pedestrians and so on.. Cost was was within £ 40 for 3.- no alcohol. Rather enjoyed mango lassi

Great food okay on price nice staff

It was a beautiful experience The food is very delicious The employees are very helpful And cleanliness And respect Thank them I highly recommend it

Great food. Dubious hygiene and checks. Lipstick on glass. Not much concern from maitre Dee when pointed out. Had to have a bit of a convo before knocked off bill

Delicious food and Lauren was lovely !

Came here for my birthday and Lauren was amazing and so attentive!!

Bad food and misleading party time menu. Highly disappointed. Will never come and never recommend anyone

The best Indian restaurant in Leeds

Lovely ambience and food so close to home. Staff are very friendly and warm!!! Special mention to Sarah. Very sweet and always ready to assist. Good luck to her and your entire team

Brilliant Indian restaurant, really nice food and atmosphere. The decor is particularly well done, I've been three times now and would highly recommend

Tamatanga is an excellent venue for enjoying Indian cuisine with mild flavors. The Tamatanga thali is a standout on the menu, offering a variety of vegetarian sides and two curry bowls at a reasonable price. The Keralan lamb curry and cheese naan are not to be missed. The atmosphere is delightful, though the service could be quicker.

I loved this restaurant; the decoration and atmosphere were amazing, contributing to a fantastic dining experience. The service was excellent, with friendly staff who ensured everything arrived quickly. The butter chicken was exceptional, taking it to the next level, and the naan with cheese was incredibly tasty. The biryani was good, but I didn't particularly enjoy the chicken, as it was mostly made with thighs instead of breast meat.

Best Indian food in Leeds hands down!

Excellent choice and I always come back, delicious 👍🏻

Honestly the best curry I have had in years. And it just goes to show you don't need surfboard size nan's and 600 different curry's. Just great quality food Highlight for us was the pickle tray the apple and mint was amazing

Came here for a midweek date night. The staff were very friendly and the decor and atmosphere was lovely. Would highly recommend the paneer wrap and look forward to going again soon.

The food was delicious and staff was very friendly. It was a heart warming experience. I would definitely go there again.

Best service, quality food and the atmosphere was amazing. Definitely recommended for families. 10/10

The service was a little slow but to be fair it was a busy day. But the food was well worth the wait and the staff were sweet and amazing. Cocktails weren't the best but... can you complain about a 2 for 1 deal...? Get your bargain and keep it moving.

Went there with a friend and loved everything so much! We ordered thalis and the taste hit the spot so good. It's completely worth the money you spend. Also the cocktails are 10/10. The staff were extremely hospitable especially the lady who tells you about the menu and the girl in cornrows and tattoos. Definitely visiting again!

Some customers are so self indulgent clicking fingers to waitresses NOT ACCEPTABLE other than that spot on Just to add the said customers would not be welcome again if I was owner/manager

Very accommodating of a nut allergy and the servers were great. Sarah T was class! Food also delicious, will definitely be back.

I would describe this place more of a franchise, fast food vibe than a genuine Indian restaurant. Our main meals, Fish Curry & Garlic Chilli Chicken, were very tasty, although small portions. Nan and Pilau rice were ok. Poppadoms and pickles were spoilt by the pickle being tasteless mush. I did mention to the waitress that we enjoyed the main but did not enjoy the pickles, but got no response.

I was apprehensive because of all the hype and I expected it to be more chain food and less authentic. I am really surprised. The venue is beautiful and trendy, the lighting is lovely inside, the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was really good. It wasn’t dummed down or bland. It was full of flavour, fresh ingredients and super tasty. But be warned portion sizes are massive we’ll be rolling home! We go Bradford for Indian which is very authentic. This place isn’t as authentic but was still super nice in its own way and the freshness of the food adds a lot of depth. It’s a modern take on Indian food but is still super tasty and creative. We’ll come again.

Amazing restaurant! Absolutely stunning! Definitely visit this restaurant when in Leeds. Although it was Saturday at noon, they managed to find us a table for 4 people, with no wait time. The dishes came super quickly and were honestly, the best Indian food I’ve ever had in my life. I can’t stop thinking about it. Definitely is a must when in Leeds! The staff is super friendly, they give recommendations and are just super nice to be around. Beautiful!

Staff really friendly, food was amazing and very well priced, 2 4 1 cocktails unbelievable 10/10 would defo go again

a nice restaurant with authentic atmosphere and helpful staff from the reception to the floor and serving food. the food was very delicious, service was very fast as well. You will be feel looked after as a special guest and staff recognize easily us as a returnee and welcomed us. The Chat is a must have and the curries are all very special. the portion provided is enough and you will have to take the remainder of the meal to enjoy at home later on (if you opt to!) Thanks Tamatanga.

Great food and personally I thought this was very reasonably priced. So much flavour and the taste of everything was so good.. deffo a new favourite.. will be going back for more

We had good time in tamatanga! Very nice staff and unique interior inside the restaurant. Compared to the other curry restaurants in Leeds, the curry itself was less spicy. I really enjoyed the mongo lassi - highly recommended.

Edited 26/07/24 We received a voucher as an apology due to our last experience and have just left having had a lovely 3 course meal. The staff were fantastic, food was served really quickly too. Glad we were able to on this occasion experience what others have previously reviewed! ---------- We visited this evening 27/01/24 and were told it would be approximately an hour's wait. We were fine with this, we could see how busy it was and were willing to wait. Almost an hour after waiting we went to check on how much longer the wait would be and were told 5-7 minutes. 20 minutes later we still hadn't been seated, the hostess completely ignored us as we left just after we heard her swearing and speaking rudely about patrons in the restaurant. The whole time zero acknowledgement or apology was received even though we remained in the restaurant directly in front of the hostess the entire time.

Great place, loved the cocktails. Only issue upon bringing drinks to the table the waiter wanted me to pay upfront. I looked around and nobody else was asked to. I’m an African lady. It’s a pity actually.

While the restaurant is beautiful the management an the food is quiet the opposite, found a hair in my thali which literally made me gag an when i informed the manager I wasn’t even given an apology rather she told me that they don’t have ppl women with hair working in the kitchen , I have blond hair , the hair I found was black so I would love to know what she was implying, as a food blogger I deal with restaurant daily an this was beyond arrogant unfortunate but true -1 rating from me

Stayed in Leeds for pride weekend. First night they got my friend and I in and we had the lamb salad bowl and tama chips. Awesome food and good service. Small altercation/ misunderstanding later with different server but manager really apologetic. Returned following night and the welcome was friendly , welcoming and the server from previous night made a point of coming over and apologising for the misunderstanding previous night. So professional. Food awesome again and will continue to use this place when in Leeds. In the hospitality trade myself and great service is rarely found but this place has both that and great food at affordable cost in abundance.

We came for a work celebration in a large group and they were so accommodating. Halal, gluten free and vegan options were catered for-even a nut allergy! Drinks were great- 2 for 1 cocktails were a hit! Decor was gorgeous and passed the Instagram hun test! I’d the tamatanga thali which was delicious and very filling. Would def return!

Wonderful place for lunch. Staff were very friendly and food delivered quickly. Food was wonderful so tasty we each had something different and we all really enjoyed it, just delicious. We will definitely go again. Highly recommended.

Amazing. As a gym freak I definitely appreciated the tandoori chick-chicken. TWO breasts from the tandoor. I was worried it would be too dry. But it wasn't. It was succulent and flavorful. And the addition of taka Dahl made it even more curry like.

Great restaurant for Indian food right in the heart of Leeds. Highly recommend ❤️!

I visited Tamatanga with my partner for dinner last week. We both got the Tamatanga Thalis for £22.45 each. This got us a salad, poppadums and chutney, two veg dishes, daal of the day, raita, rice, one naan and two curries of our choice. The portions were quite big, the food was tasty... It was overall a very good dinner out.

Food was lovely and Suki was really patient with us and helpful we loved her cocktail recommendation too we'll come back soon!!

Heard great things about this place and it did not disappoint! The food is amazing with a great choice for all. Such a lovely atmosphere, would highly recommend. Big up Adam and Mia who looked after us. Will definitely be back!

This restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere and ambiance that really sets the mood. The staff are friendly and polite, adding to the pleasant experience. The food is delicious and making every bite enjoyable. However, it's worth noting that the prices are a bit on the expensive side. Overall, it's a great place to dine.

Mia our server was absolutely brilliant with us, fast paced and very sweet!

Really good bottomless brunch, loved it. Elise was amazing! Loved the food and so good you can get cocktails too

elise was the best waitress 10/10 service. Highly reccomend!!!

The food here is absolutely delicious. the staff is friendly, attentive ,courteous and polite. the ambiance of this restaurant is simply fantastic.

I visited twice, once at the end of May and one at the beginning of June. On both occasions I was looked after by the wonderful Elise; she made both meals (one for a birthday and one for a casual chit chat) incredible. She's extremely attentive to orders (we didn't have to repeat any part of our order or reiterate allergens once she was informed) and she clearly takes tremendous pride in her work. The food and drinks were fantastic as always.

First time trying tamatonga with my partner and it was amazing! Our server Elise ensured we had everything we needed as well as checking everything. She made our dining experience all that more better! Couldn’t recommend enough! Thank you for an amazing first experience!

A very nice, modern Indian restaurant with a large menu. The service is speedy, and the prices are pretty reasonable for the portion sizes, in line with other similar restaurants. This place is amazing. The food is incredible, and the staff are all very nice. It's not too expensive, and the service is quick. Everything about this restaurant in Leeds is top-notch. The atmosphere and ambiance are really beautiful. The food was sensational, with stunning flavours and great presentation. It's usually packed, so I would recommend booking early. I will definitely visit again when I'm in Leeds. Highly recommend this place to anyone who is new to Leeds or hasn't visited yet.

Great time ..lovely food ..the manho cheescake is scrummy ..and the staff great ..especially sarah who is very friendly 😊

My son asked to go here for lunch and I'm glad we did! The venue is gorgeous, the food is to die for, and the staff are all super nice. We had bang bang chicken and plain chips, veggie biryani, peshwari naan, and mango lassi.

Been looking forward to visiting for a while and it did not disappoint the restaurant is lovely and colourful and the staff helpful and unpretentious we order a thali with a couple of meat dishes and everything was tasty the spice fries were too hot for us but we were warned but they replaced with Normal fries. We will definitely be returning again

Very different but in a good way.

Fantastic food and brilliant service by Sarah, highly recommended.

Not the best Indian Cuisine available in Leeds! The food was passable, but it didn't quite justify the price; it felt a bit steep compared to other options available in Leeds. On the bright side, the service and atmosphere were excellent!

Taken here by local friends and it was brilliant. Bright cheerful room and unpretentious service. A huge menu with a wide range of styles to choose from. We all had something different and did a pick and mix of each others. All of it was very very good. Fab to be able to have a decent veggie thali too, so a big thumbs up from me.

Everything about this one in Leeds is amazing. Starters to main, drinks to the ambience - absolutely on top of my list now. The cheese naan is amazing and that with their different curries so flavourful.

Very delicious onion bhaji followed by chicken tikka. Very tasty. Husband asked for his to be made more spicy 🥵 which was not a problem for them. Came out quickly and piping hot. Didn’t need to book as we were just a couple. This place is very popular and on leaving the wait time was half an hour. We don’t usually go to chain Indian restaurants but we wouldn’t hesitate to visit again

Really good one my favourite place for food

Absolutely mint.food staff atmosphere 100% the place was buzzing the fibe was electric and the food staff were a million percent definitely on my list thank you

Food was very nice at Tamatanga, I’ve been here twice now and they do not disappoint on that. We came for my brother’s birthday and there was 6 of us, the atmosphere was lovely. The service however wasn’t the best this time round, no one came round to clear the table of plates so there was no room for other plates of food, we also were charged for items we didn’t order as our server wasn’t very clear and kept getting our orders wrong, we asked for plates and additional cutlery we never received when we had asked multiple times. Also, on the booking I asked if they could do something special for my brother’s birthday and we also asked when we were there if they could to which they agreed to but this was never followed through with from the staff 👎. Personally wouldn’t visit again because of this but also the prices are quite dear and not worth it for service like that.

I went with two friends for my birthday meal. The experience was lovely (at the start) the decor was lovely, and the food was even nicer. The afternoon was soon tainted only at the end of our meal. In quick succession we were asked if we wanted dessert - we declined, asked if we wanted another drink - we declined, asked if there was anything else we wanted, we said no and within 20 seconds the bill landed on the table. We all thought how rude, just because we wanted to chat and enjoy the surroundings you could quite clearly tell they wanted us to leave and have the table back hasten to add at this point we decided not to leave the tip they had earned. Before we left I thought i better visit the bathroom, for such a large restaurant 3 toilets were not enough and I had to wait about 5 minutes, during this time my friends got asked to vacate the table and wait in the bar area, gobsmacked! They said NO. In short WE WILL NOT RETURN!!!

I went there today with my husband and two children, also my sister in law and her family. We were enjoying so far and the ladies(staff) were great and didn't seem to mind our children, however a tall man came up to me twice saying to keep the children seated in one area, they're kids after all, they will explore and run around and he said to me it's not a playground, I did explain to him I'm trying to keep them occupied in another seating area where they sat and I kept my cool otherwise I would of complained to the manager. Tried to enjoy the experience but because of him I didn't.

The main food is great here, would be 5* but the service is hit and miss depending on who you get looking after you. Avoid the ice cream sundae, it's overpriced for what you get, I was shocked when presented with what I would class as a child's dessert of 3 small scoops of ice-cream (golf ball sized) for 7 quid, was not a sundae at all for the most expensive dessert on the menu, but being British I paid the bill feeling robbed

The food is worst to be a proper indian, and prices were too high, quantity is very less , i was completely upset with the looks . sorry i don’t want to visit again, not worth it

Awesome food, awesome staff, awesome!!!

Great food in Leeds centre. We ordered 4 dishes, it's amazing.

Very tasty food at a good price too! The curries come with naan or rice, which is a nice change from most restaurants. The starter and main came together, which in some ways sped up the meal time. We went as quite a big group, and had a good time

Quite possibly the best meal I've ever had of any cuisine. I thoroughly recommend the thali. Delicious food, friendly and efficient staff and a great atmosphere. Couldn't ask for anything more.

Been here a couple of times and enjoy every single time, the food is so fresh !!, the vibe is really cool, the staff are good, great selection and very modern with a traditional twist ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Poor customer service Tryd to book a private Cubicle having a Child with Anxiety could not give me a different if we could have a cubicle because cubicle are for Groups of five and six as they we are only 3 people Obviously Money means more than disability i find this disgusting would not recommend

Brilliant place, tasty food and good service.

Was in Leeds to see Judas Priest & saw this place on Instagram. Was easy to do online booking & booked for 12.30. Menu was different to your average Indian & looked great. We ordered Poppadoms & pickles again these were served in a different way from other places. For mains we had the Prawn Nilgiri Garlic Chilli Chicken & Chicken Kurana. With these came rice, Peshwari Nan & Chilli Cheese Nan & we also had Tama Chips. The food was sensational. The flavours were stunning & the presentation was great. Sauce was bursting with taste. Nans were light and fluffy & gorgeous. Tama fries were moorish & covered in herbs & spices. Drinks wise the cocktails were strong & refreshing & the Lassi mango was lovely. Service was impeccable.

We were served by the lovely Annabella she was so lovely ! The food was out of this world good came to 23.95 for each of us and we got so much food. - 2 curry bowls both with rice - Lamb taco (huge!!!) - Boti chicken pieces - 2 Garlic Naans (1 portion) - Poppadoms and Chutney This place is insane will definitely be back !!!

The food was great! Delicious and with sizeable portions. The service was also great. The restaurant is very nicely decorated with colorful lighting and decoration.

Such vibrant atmosphere and menu with great service. Very reasonable prices and guaranteed to go down well. Will be returning!

A very nice, modern Indian restaurant, a large menu, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, an extensive drinks menu and portion sizes that are bigger than you expect. The food was extremely tasty, for most if not all the curries you are given a choice between naan or rice, but there are extra sundries should you desire more. The service is speedy and a bit different from what people would normally expect, as stated on their cutlery, the food comes out when it is ready, so your starters/sides could arrive before you main, this works quite well because your food isn't sat under a heat lap, when it's ready, it comes straight to you. The prices are pretty reasonable for the portion sizes and in line with prices at other similar restaurants. Highly advise a visit.

Ambience is good. I gave food 4 star as there was too much ketchup in few dishes. The food presentation was good but a bit pricey too.

Tamatanga in Leeds is a haven for lovers of Indian cuisine, and my recent visit left me utterly impressed. Situated in a bustling corner of the city, this restaurant offers a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of India, all served with a side of exceptional service. From the moment we walked in, we were enveloped in the inviting ambiance of Tamatanga. The modern yet cozy decor sets the perfect backdrop for an evening of indulgence. But it was the food that truly stole the show. Each dish was a revelation, bursting with the authentic spices and bold flavors of Indian cuisine. From fragrant biryanis to sizzling tandooris, every bite was a delight for the senses. The menu boasted a wide array of options, catering to both traditionalists and adventurous diners alike. What truly elevated our experience, however, was our waitress. Knowledgeable and forthcoming, she guided us through the menu with expertise, offering insightful recommendations without ever being overbearing. Her passion for the cuisine was evident in every word, and her attentive service ensured that our dining experience was nothing short of extraordinary. In conclusion, Tamatanga in Leeds is a culinary gem that deserves to be celebrated. With its wonderful Indian cuisine and impeccable service, it's no wonder this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. Whether you're a die-hard fan of Indian food or simply looking for an unforgettable dining experience, Tamatanga is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Staff were lovely and friendly! Catered to my nut allergy which was a plus :)

Amazing restaurants gorgeous food I will definitely came back. Affordable price 👌