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Summary
“You would walk past it if you didn’t know how good the food was inside” at this “buzzing” curry house (one of the city’s most commented-on destinations) not far from the railway station (a favourite, it is claimed, of former India cricket captain Virat Kohli). The “slightly chaotic vibe is part of the charm” and it delivers “authentic south Indian tastes” with “absolutely delicious Keralan flavours” (“had probably the best dosa ever and an amazing range of fish curries dominate the menu”).
Summary
“Such a lot of what's on the menu is not standard curry house fare and delivers wonderful tastes” at this very popular destination, not far from Leeds station (a favourite, it is claimed, of Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli). “Meals are prepared with care to represent the Keralan region and friendly staff welcome you back like a friend”.
Summary
“If you didn’t know it was there, you might just walk past, even though it gets very busy!” – this popular gem “a few minutes walk from Leeds Station” is well worth remembering for its “exemplary” Keralan food: “if you like fish and honest south Indian flavours then this is THE place”.
Summary
“If you didn’t know it was there, you might just walk past, even though it gets very busy!” – this popular gem “a few minutes walk from Leeds Station” is well worth remembering for its “exemplary” Keralan food: “if you like fish and honest south Indian flavours then this is THE place”.
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Owner's description
Best Indian Restaurant Leeds by Oliver Awards 2015 , 2016 and 2017
Top 10 Indian Restaurant in UK by Tripadvisor
Top 8 Indian Restaurant in UK by Homemade Mag
Recommended in the Harden's Restaurant Guide with Exceptional rating for cooking from 2015 to 2022.
We are the only Indian Restaurant from Leeds in the list Best Indian Restaurant of North UK, by Food Awards England.
We welcome you to an unusual cuisine where excellence maintains tradition.

Prices
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Wine per bottle | £19.95 |
Filter Coffee | £2.75 |
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Service | 10.00% |
Restaurant details
Tharavadu Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Excellent food. Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining. It can be expensive but worth it and they do different deals on different nights so it’s worth checking them out before you book. Highly recommended."
7- 8 Mill Hill, Leeds, LS1 5DQ
Opening hours
Monday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
Tuesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |