Decent Indian food in Leeds???

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The best of the Shababs was in Huddersfield, I always thought, but it is now closed following a fire. The last time I went to the Leeds on it was OK but not great. I would head for Bradford, as it is only a short trip and the choice there is so good. I like the Kashmir, cheap, reliable and a short walk up from the Alhambra. Kathleen

Pete F. wrote:
> Someone wrote:
> > Wonder if anyone can suggest a decent Indian Restaurant in Leeds. I
spend
> > every weekend in Leeds and have so far yet to have a decent Indian meal.
So
> > far I have tried Nafees which was terribly overated, and the "Bistro" in
> > Hyde Park which wasn't much better, The best Ive had was probably from a
> > place called "Barrish" which had an excellent Jazz band playing as well.
A
> > couple of people have mentioned "Sheesh Mahal"...anyone here ever
been???
> > Also the takeaways are even worse...generic spicy slop for the most
> > part...Im beginning to think that my weekends are going to have to be
curry
> > free!!!!!
> >
>
> Sheesh Mahal's ok, never struck me as anything particularly special.
>
> I'd try Hansa's on North St (vegetarian Gujarati food) or Shabab
> on Eastgate.  Shabab's one of the best Indian restaurants I've
> visited.
>
> Alternatively, get over to Bradford where there's a wide range from the
> basic to the posh!
>
> There's a few very good places in York too - only 25 minutes away by
> train!
>
> pete
> --
> [email removed] "there's no room for enigmas in built-up areas" HMHB
>

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Kathleen R. wrote:
> closed following a fire. The last time I went to the Leeds on it was OK but
> not great.

> I would head for Bradford, as it is only a short trip and the choice there
> is so good. I like the Kashmir, cheap, reliable and a short walk up from the
> Alhambra.

Can't beat a Kashmir Mix Special and a jug of mango lassi. It's not an eatery known for being subtle, but you'll never leave feeling hungry.

pete

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Pete F. wrote:
> Someone wrote:
> > Wonder if anyone can suggest a decent Indian Restaurant in Leeds. I
spend
> > every weekend in Leeds and have so far yet to have a decent Indian meal.
So
> > far I have tried Nafees which was terribly overated, and the "Bistro" in
> > Hyde Park which wasn't much better, The best Ive had was probably from a
> > place called "Barrish" which had an excellent Jazz band playing as well.
A
> > couple of people have mentioned "Sheesh Mahal"...anyone here ever
been???
> > Also the takeaways are even worse...generic spicy slop for the most
> > part...Im beginning to think that my weekends are going to have to be
curry
> > free!!!!!
> >
>
> Sheesh Mahal's ok, never struck me as anything particularly special.
>
> I'd try Hansa's on North St (vegetarian Gujarati food) or Shabab
> on Eastgate.  Shabab's one of the best Indian restaurants I've
> visited.
>
> Alternatively, get over to Bradford where there's a wide range from the
> basic to the posh!
>
> There's a few very good places in York too - only 25 minutes away by
> train!
>
> pete
> --
> [email removed] "there's no room for enigmas in built-up areas" HMHB

Thanks for all the suggestions....looks like its Bradford, although I will give Shabab a try too... ..by the way, if anyone finds themselves in the Kings Lynn area (where I spend my weekdays) I can highly recommend The India Gate, top food even though they do try to rush you out the door as soon as they can.

Cheers,
Jamez

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