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Best South Indian Kerala Restaurant Leeds,LS9 8AQ - Kerala Canteen, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Kerala Canteen

4.6 (138)
£25 and under
South Indian
5 St Peter's Pl, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 8AQ

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
Kerala Canteen: Michelin-Star Style Kerala Dining in Leeds Where Quality Beats Price.

Discover South Indian Kerala Canteen, where the bold, vibrant flavors of Kerala meet Michelin-starred finesse. Curated by Multi award winning Master Chef UK Professional Bobby Geetha . Who Trained at Noma ( 5 Time Best Restaurant In World ) , Le Manoir and Chef Abdulkhadar Siddique .
( Worked in Michelin star Veeraswamy in London , & Five Star Luxury Taj Hotels in Kerala ), our menu reimagines authentic Kerala recipes with exceptional quality and innovation.

🌟 Award-Winning Excellence: Dishes crafted by chefs with a Michelin & Worlds Best Restaurant pedigree.
🍛 Authentic Kerala Cuisine: Savor Trivandrum Fried Chicken, Beef Flat Iron & Bone Marrow Curry,Jackfruit Biriyani.
South Indian Kerala Canteen restaurant combines heritage, hospitality, and unbeatable value to offer a dining experience that’s truly unforgettable.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    South Indian, Indian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bobby Geetha
  • Catering
    Please Mail to us at info@keralacanteen.com for Catering
  • Private party facilities
    Please Mail to us at info@keralacanteen.com for Private events
  • Area
    Leeds
  • Cross Street
    Next Door To Famous Kendalls Bisro , Wardrobe leeds , BBC Yorkshire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Next To Victoria Bus Station Leeds . Or 5 Mins walk from Leeds Train Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • A la Carte Menu

    Multiple dates available
    À La Carte Menu For Booking up to 10 people . More than 10 please head to private dining page in our website . Kerala Canteen, Leeds Step into a flavour journey through South India with our À La Carte Menu at Kerala Canteen, crafted by award-winning chefs and inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Kerala. Our menu offers a modern twist on traditional recipes, using locally sourced Yorkshire produce combined with authentic Indian spices. From small sharing plates and street food starters to soul-satisfying curries, biryanis, and unique regional specialties, every dish is made fresh to order with bold flavours, seasonal ingredients, and creative flair. 🍛 Menu Highlights Include: King Prawn & Courgette Masala – a coastal classic reimagined with fresh prawns and aromatic spices Duck Leg Kothu Parotta – shredded duck stir-fried with flaky parotta, egg, and masala Flat Iron Beef & Bone Marrow Curry – a toddy shop-style village recipe slow-cooked with depth and spice Malabar Chicken Biryani – inspired by Kozhikode’s famous biryani culture and made with fragrant Khaima rice Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes – like Broccoli Uthappam, Masala Kale Omelette, and Mango Coconut Curry Perfect for pre-theatre dining, date nights, group meals, or anyone looking to explore the depth of South Indian cuisine in Leeds. 📍 Find us in Leeds City Centre, next to BBC Leeds and The Wardrobe.
    A la Carte Menu photo
  • Pre Theatre Menu 11.75

    Multiple dates available
    Pre-Theatre Menu Choose One Dish from Plate or Bowl with one side for 11.75 Ensure to Join Canteen Club to avail this Offer | Join from our website Not Available on Saturday For Dishes & Option Please check our Menu on line
    Pre Theatre Menu 11.75 photo
  • Canteen Club Tappy Hour 12.50

    Multiple dates available
    🛎️ Canteen Club Tappy Hour is HERE! Join the world’s first Kerala tapas restaurant after work for an unbeatable weekday treat! 🎉 🥘 Choose 1 Taspas plate 🍻 Pair it with your choice of: – Pint of Kingfisher Draught Lager or IPA – Spice-infused cocktail – Mocktail, soft drink, or fresh juice 💳 All for just £12.50 per person — Tues–Fri till 6 PM! - Must Be booked in advance for the deal Dishes & Drinks available are Marked in (*) 🔑 Canteen Club rules: – You must be a Canteen Club member – Every guest at the table must be a member – Not a member? Head to our website and join now — it's free! 📍Only at Kerala Canteen, Leeds Where spice meets sip 🍛🍹
    Canteen Club Tappy Hour 12.50 photo

What 138 people are saying

Kerala Canteen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • West Yorkshire

    Good for business meals

  • West Yorkshire

    Innovative

  • West Yorkshire

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • West Yorkshire

    Good for groups

  • West Yorkshire

    Healthy

  • West Yorkshire

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kerala Canteen delights with "authentic, flavorful South Indian cuisine" in a "warm and inviting atmosphere." Diners love the "tapas-style small plates," allowing variety and sharing. The "beef and bone marrow curry" is a standout dish. Despite occasional service delays, the "friendly staff" and "gorgeous food" ensure a memorable experience.
138 Reviews
  1. Fiona

    Yorkshire13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and fabulous service, nothing was too much trouble. The food is so delicious, hot and very tasty. Would certainly recommend. Thank you so much for making my mums birthday special.

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  2. suzanne

    Yorkshire7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here. What a lovely place the food was amazing and all the staff were so helpful and welcoming

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  3. Susan

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food absolutely wonderful. Best Indian in Leeds. Service very professional but friendly. Only very small criticism is air con a bit ferocious
    Kerala CanteenResponded 2 days ago
    Dear Susan, Thank you so much for your fantastic feedback! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you found our food absolutely wonderful and consider us the best Indian in Leeds. That's truly high praise! We're also delighted that you found our service very professional but friendly. Our team strives to provide an excellent dining experience, and your comments are a great testament to their efforts. We also really appreciate your constructive feedback regarding the air conditioning. We want all our guests to be comfortable, and we'll certainly look into adjusting the settings to ensure it's just right for everyone. We can't wait to welcome you back to Kerala Canteen again soon for another outstanding meal! Kind regards, The Kerala Canteen Management

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  4. Michael

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Kerala Canteen brings a refreshing, flavour-rich take on South Indian dining to Leeds. From the moment you walk in, the space feels bright, open, and welcoming. A dramatic artificial blossom tree adds charm, while the casual layout and street-style photo menu at the entrance hint at the unfussy, food-first experience inside. The ambience strikes a perfect balance—relaxed yet lively. It’s ideal for both casual drop-ins and leisurely meals. Service is equally impressive: fast, warm, and genuinely friendly, with staff confidently guiding diners through the menu without being pushy. Food is served tapas-style, encouraging sharing, and every dish hits the mark. Standouts included the crisp, spicy Trivandrum fried chicken, the tangy salmon and green mango curry, and buttery, flaky porotta perfect for soaking up rich sauces. A delicately spiced sea bass dish and the satisfying chicken biryani showcased thoughtful cooking and bold, balanced flavours. Even simple sides like gunpowder potatoes and poppadoms were spot on. What really sets The Kerala Canteen apart is its clear respect for authentic flavours—nothing feels watered down or over-stylised. Desserts, often an afterthought in places like this, shine: the vegan chocolate and cardamom brownie was rich and cleverly spiced, while the cheesecake offered a cool, creamy finish to the meal. Portions are generous, prices fair, and the whole experience feels both exciting and grounded. Having travelled in Kerala, our expectations were high—but The Kerala Canteen delivered. We left full, happy, and already planning a return.

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  5. Ann-marie VIP

    Kent18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time hereafter a matinee,staff were lovely nice vibe/music in the restaurant. Staff knowledgable & wine was lovely served in a nice glass. Food came very quickly ( too quick) for tapas so went a bit cold as it was only warm when served.
    Kerala CanteenResponded 5 days ago
    Hi Ann-marie, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate you choosing Kerala Canteen for your meal. We're so pleased to hear that you found our staff lovely, and enjoyed the nice vibe and music in the restaurant. It's also great to know that you appreciated our staff's knowledge and found the wine lovely, served in a proper glass – those details matter to us. We sincerely apologize, that the food arrived too quickly and that some dishes became cold because they were only warm when served. This is certainly not the dining experience we aim to provide, especially with our tapas-style concept where dishes should be enjoyed at their best. We hope you'll consider giving us another opportunity to provide you with the exceptional dining experience we strive for.

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  6. Anna

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely food. Had a delicious meal and enjoyed every dish. Really like the tapas style small plates as get to try a greater variety of dishes. Will definately return.
    Kerala CanteenResponded on 14 June 2025
    Dear Anna, That's wonderful to hear! We're thrilled you had such a lovely experience and enjoyed every dish. We're big fans of the tapas-style small plates too, as it's the perfect way to explore a wider variety of our menu. It's fantastic to know you appreciated that and we can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards, Kerala Canteen

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  7. Nicola

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting, great service and beautiful food. It’s a long time since myself and my husband have treated ourselves to a meal out and it was fabulous 😊
    Kerala CanteenResponded on 14 June 2025
    Dear Nicola, That's absolutely wonderful to hear! We're so delighted that your special meal out with your husband was such a fabulous experience. It means a lot to us when our lovely setting, great service, and beautiful food come together to create a memorable occasion, especially when it's been a while since you've been able to treat yourselves. We're thrilled we could make it count! Kind regards, Kerala Canteen

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  8. Clive

    Yorkshire17 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and really cheap pre-theatre deal.:
    Kerala CanteenResponded on 14 June 2025
    Dear Clive, That's brilliant to hear! We're so glad you enjoyed the excellent food and found our pre-theatre deal to be such great value. It's always our goal to offer delicious meals that are also affordable, especially for those looking for a convenient bite before a show. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience! Kind regards, Kerala Canteen

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  9. Nigel

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Would’ve been five stars for food but a gristly bit of lamb had got through.
    Kerala CanteenResponded on 11 June 2025
    Hi Nigel, Thank you for your feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed the food overall! We're sorry to hear about the gristly bit of lamb; that's certainly not the standard we aim for. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention so we can be more vigilant in the future. We hope to deliver a perfect five-star experience on your next visit!

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  10. cheryl

    Yorkshire2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 7 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is beautiful, the food was nice, but not mind blowing, just ok. The service was good, the food come out all at once, and you just couldn't move with the all the glasses and plates, and we had to ask someone if they could move empty plates and glasses. And the bill Was over £400 for 6 adults and 3 children who only had rice and poppadoms. They don't do a children's menu. So had to go feed the kids after, so very expensive. Two of the adults only had one class of coke and the kids drank water. And we had two drinks each.
    Kerala CanteenResponded on 8 June 2025
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re really glad to hear you found the restaurant beautiful and appreciated the service — that means a lot. We're sorry to hear that the food didn’t quite meet expectations for you, and we truly appreciate the feedback about the way dishes were served and the space on the table — it’s something we’re actively working on improving, especially during busy services. Regarding the bill, we completely understand your concern. While we aim to offer high-quality dishes using premium ingredients and fresh South Indian flavours, we also want all guests — including families — to feel the value matches the experience. We don’t currently have a dedicated children’s menu, but this is helpful feedback .

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FAQs

Kerala Canteen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0113 873 0635.

Kerala Canteen is rated 4.6 stars by 138 OpenTable diners.

Kerala Canteen does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Kerala Canteen

5 St Peter's Pl, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS9 8AQ

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Next Door To Famous Kendalls Bisro , Wardrobe leeds , BBC Yorkshire
  • Area
    Leeds
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Fri 17:00–21:30 Sat 12:00–21:30
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    South Indian, Indian, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Next To Victoria Bus Station Leeds . Or 5 Mins walk from Leeds Train Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Bobby Geetha
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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