British Indian Restaurant Week, curated by the British Indian Good Food Guide, will run from September 1-7. Restaurants across the UK will offer special fixed-price menus - from iconic curry houses and Michelin-starred kitchens to family-run gems.
It’s a chance to celebrate an industry which brings in more than £4billion annually to the economy, and the chefs and hard-working staff behind our favourite restaurants.
We’ve picked out 13 of the most celebrated Indian restaurants in Leeds that you’ve got to visit, including the five restaurants listed in the British Indian Good Food Guide, gems loved by the community and some of our personal favourites.
It’s the perfect excuse for a tasty curry next week.
7. Ma-Hé Coastal Indian, city centre
Ma-Hé transports diners to India’s southern coastline, serving the flavours of Kerala, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, alongside an extensive selection of single malts, craft beers and curated wines. Located in the Ibis Styles hotel on Wade Lane, the restaurant’s menu has been created by renowned fine-dining chef Shyam, making use of traditional tandoors and open-flame cooking techniques. | Simon Hulme
8. Aarti, city centre
This family-run Indian restaurant relocated to the city centre from its long-standing home in Roundhay in 2023. Aarti serves street food and curries from both South India and the Punjab, including pani puri, chicken tikka and seek kebab, as well as vegetarian and meat thalis with a selection of dals, curry, rice, puri and a dessert. | National World
9. Punjabi Heaven, Oakwood
This family-owned restaurant recently cemented its status as a local favourite by securing the prestigious title of Best Local Restaurant at the Yorkshire Evening Post's 2025 Oliver Awards - winning the public vote against popular venues such as Cafe Deli Margaux and Bavette Bistro. It serves a range of tandoori starters, biryani, curries and creamy lassi drinks, cooked by head chef and co-founder Daljit Singh. | Simon Hulme
10. De Baga, Chapel Allerton and Headingley
First opened in Headingley in 2019, the Indian restaurant has since expanded into Chapel Allerton - with both branches boasting exceptional reviews on TripAdvisor. De Baga serves small plates and sharing bowls as well as biryanis, rice, breads and desserts - the restaurant specialises in south Indian cuisine but boasts a varied menu, with dishes from every corner of the country. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
11. Bundobust, city centre
Launched more than a decade ago, Bundobust brought a new and now much-loved concept to Leeds - an Indian street food and craft beer bar. The casual and lively joint serves modern Indian sharing spreads with award-winning craft beers from Bundobust Brewery, and has since expanded into Liverpool and Manchester. | Jonathan Gawthorpe
12. Voujon, Headingley
This Indian restaurant and takeaway opened on Otley Road in Far Headingley in 2018 - and has become a firm favourite of local residents while remaining a hidden gem. Rated one of the city’s top Indian restaurants on Tripadvisor, Voujon is highly praised for its aromatic and flavoursome curries, like the chef speciality lajawab lamb. | National World