Kerala canteen Listed In Best Indian Restaurant in UK

Kerala Canteen is a South Indian tapas restaurant located at 5 St. Peter's Street in Leeds (LS9 8AQ), listed in the Best Indian Restaurant in UK. It serves Kerala-style cuisine with a focus on modern coastal sharing plates, offering a variety of menus including main, bar, set, bottomless, pre-theatre, Sunday Ultra Roast, and festive options. The business operates evening hours on weekdays and lunchtime and evening hours on weekends, accepting bookings, online orders, and group reservations.

The restaurant offers a loyalty programme called Canteen Club, which provides members with discounts, exclusive offers, and priority access to new menus. Members can also receive a wallet card and get monthly offers, with one discount applied at a time from Sunday to Friday. The club is designed to reward regular visits and group dining habits rather than rigid spend targets.

Kerala Canteen is situated in the heart of Leeds city centre, right next to BBC Leeds and The Wardrobe. This central location makes it convenient for pre-theatre dinners near Leeds Playhouse and for lunch in town, just a short walk from Leeds City Bus Station.

The restaurant accepts bookings online via their website at keralacanteen.com, and walk-ins are also welcome. However, they recommend booking in advance for evenings and weekends to avoid disappointment, especially given their popularity.

The menu features a wide range of dishes such as Chilli Cheese Chips, Benne Masala Dosa, Gunpowder Potatoes, and Octopus Moilee. Prices for these tapas range from £6.95 to £17.95, with specific dietary labels like GF, V, DF, and VE provided for each item.

Over 50% of the à la carte menu is vegetarian, and many dishes are vegan or can be adapted to suit a vegan diet. Popular vegan options include Seasonal Green Vegetable Korma, Broccoli Uthappam, and Gunpowder Potato.

Most of the menu is Halal, but there is an exception for duck, which is not Halal. All meat and poultry dishes are Halal except for the duck, and customers are encouraged to ask their server for more details if unsure.

The restaurant is family-friendly and offers smaller plates, mild curries, and plenty of non-spicy options perfect for kids. They also provide a curated drinks list including craft beers, South Indian-inspired cocktails, Peacock Cider, and the Blood Chutney Mary cocktail.

Dishes can range from mild to spicy, and the kitchen is happy to adjust the India spice levels to suit customer preferences. Customers are advised to let the team know when ordering if they have specific spice requirements.

The restaurant offers private dining options, group bookings, and parties with set restaurant menus or à la carte choices. They are perfect for birthdays, team socials, or celebrations, with direct contact recommended for bookings over 10 guests.

The business provides a range of services including Bollywood Bottomless Brunch, Indian Pre-Theatre Thali Menu, and Outdoor catering. They also offer corporate dining and celebrity dining experiences.

The restaurant's website mentions that Chef Bobby Geetha, who has experience from MasterChef UK and Great British Menu, developed the unique Kerala tapas concept and menu philosophy. He brings experience from internationally recognised hospitality brands to the restaurant.

You can reach Kerala canteen Listed In Best Indian Restaurant in UK by phone at +44 113 873 0635 or by e-mail at info@keralacanteen.com.

The official website of Kerala canteen Listed In Best Indian Restaurant in UK is keralacanteen.com.

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