A-list luxury - why Lala’s Leeds-Bradford is one of the UK’s top 100 Asian restaurants

First there are the palm trees, then the sumptuous décor, rounded off by stunning chandeliers, and when you then have cocktail in your hand you know you are in for a special time.

This award-winning restaurant, offering the very best, authentic Kashmiri cuisine, underwent a refurbishment last year, and the results are stunning.

Owner Junior Rashid said: “We go above and beyond. And provide a truly Instagram-able setting – so make sure your phone is charged!”

Situated on Bradford Road in Pudsey the awards have been a constant theme - Pakistani Restaurant of the Year from The Oceanic Awards, 2025, Best in North of England from the the Asian Catering Federation, 2025, and in the Top 100 Asian Restaurants in the UK from the Asian Catering Federation, 2025-2026, to name just a few.

And the food on offer really is superb – from samosa chats and chapli kebabs among the highlights of the starters, to the sumptuous lamb handi on the bone; a slow-cooked piece of prime lamb prepared in the traditional Asian homestyle fashion.

When you add in the mocktails and cocktails it really is a place for any special occasion, or just a great meal out.

Owner Junior Rashid is proud of the service and food on offer and is on hand to welcome diners. He said: “Memorable flavours, a vibrant atmosphere, and exceptional service awaits all our guests.

High praise

Lala’s also have branches in Wakefield and Huddersfield. Here’s what the critics and diner have to say:

"A masterclass in Kashmiri cuisine. The depth of flavor in the Lamb Karahi is unparalleled in the North."

The Guardian

"Lalas doesn't just serve food; they serve an experience. The opulence of the decor is matched only by the quality of the service."

Yorkshire Post

"Hands down the best curry house I've visited. The staff treated us like royalty for my wife's birthday."

James M, diner

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