Had a nice dinner at Kayal. I wanted the appam and it was just perfect here. The chicken stew was a nice side for the appam. Authentic south indian cusine!. I would definitely visit this often
We always used to visit the place to have good South Indian food along with Tilapia fish. Their way of cooking fish is very good, even cheaper variants of fish are tasty in their curry.
Absolutely stunning restaurant with wide range of food and enormous portions. The staff are very attentive and knowledgeable. Have been at least 10 times and every time brilliant .meen pollichathu and the stuffed sea bass is something to look forward for.
Tucked away at the corner of Granby Street next to Sainsbury and bang opposite to Premier Inn, Kayal has apparently existed since 2005. It's a small restaurant with a big heart. Wooden interiors and carvings give it an aesthetic decor. The service is exemplary and the stewards are friendly. The food is mild when compared to their variants we eat in India or in the Middle East, obviously tempered down for the European palette, but it's just the degree of heat that's lower. Otherwise the taste is authentic. The parathas and appams are fabulous. I recommend their Mussels Molee and Cheera Erachi (boneless lamb curry). Cost for a couple £40.
Went to this restaurant with family on a Saturday for lunch. We had searched a lot for a good authentic kerala restaurant around Milton Keynes and found none. Hence, while searching on the net came across Kayal in Leicester. The service was very good however the menu didn't meet our expectation. We ordered for a Vegetarian Sadhya feast. It said Sadhya but some of the key Sadhya dishes like pulicheri, rasam were missing. However, the food tasted good. And it was indeed a feast to the stomach with generous quantity. The choice of dishes in a Sadhya could have been better.
Worth waiting for. A few times I have tried to book a table at KAYAL, but it was always fully booked. Me and my friends decided to take a chance and turn up without a reservation. We arrived just after 8 pm, and we were asked to wait for 15 mins, but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The staff were very attentive, the food beautifully cooked and perfectly spiced. I strongly recommend trying it!
Amazing food. Authentic and excellent value. Compared to other restaurants I always feel under-charged!
This is one of the best places to eat in Leicester. The food is spectacular and original. The king fish curry might be the tastiest things ever created. Go! Try it! The service is friendly and while it can seem a little slow it's worth it. Everything tastes fresh and is certainly worth a little wait. They do take away, sadly they don't deliver, as of they did I don't think I'd ever eat anything else ever again.
I have eaten many Dosa before but never seen one quite as big as this. It was literally bigger than my head, almost half the length of the table. I had to stand up and take several steps back to get it all in the photograph and the only option when it came to eating it was to start from the middle since both ends hung off the plate.
This really opened my eyes to Keralan cuisine. It was much more delicate, fragrant and fresh than the UK curry house norm, and - for me - all the better for it.
We visited here for the team Christmas Dinner. We chose from their pre-set menu. It was a simple three course meal, but the quality of food was outstanding. The service was quick and friendly. The place is well decorated with traditional Indian and Christmas decor.
The place is not so big and we had a noisy group sat next to us. Apart from that everything was fine.
Wanted to try somewhere I'd not been before. This place has a really nice atmosphere, the food choices were different to the normal type of Indian restaurants but was very nice overall. I gave 4 stars for food as I've had better papdoms and there wasn't a choice naan bread. The rice and chicken were different to what im used to but I loved them both and would have again.
Loved the food! Authentic Kerala food, we went for a friends birthday party and we ordered chicken biriyani and seafood biriyani. Both were worth the price and loved the service and ambience.
Lobo and Adithya served us, they vere very friendly ✨
Really superb Keralan food- the taste is superb. Lots of choice, I want to have every dish on the menu! It is a little pricey, I guess these days places have to be to survive. I wouldn’t come here with the lads after six pints, it’s not that kind of place- it’s for the curry connoisseur who knows how good Indian food can be.
Tried the lamb curry, egg masala, parota and poori. Authentic Kerala cuisine. Good service. Great atmosphere. Well decorated for Christmas.
Excellent food. Lovely staff. If you haven’t had regional Indian food from Kerala you need to start here
Lovely unusual Indian restaurant with good ambience, excellent service and some unusual dishes from southern india. Sea food is particularly good. Dosa was a let down as it was not crispy and quite oily. Lots of vegetarian options. Advisable to book as they have just won the Leicestershire curry awards and can be busy.
The best restaurant serving Kerala cuisine in Leicester. An absolute must-go for those who appreciate south Indian cuisine. The payasam desert was authentic and as close as it can get to homemade
! Highly recommend!
It was my first visit and there was no room for disappointment. Right from entry to exit...it was perfect. The staff's were polite and helpful. The food was awesome and came in good portion. Highly recommended.
Chose to eat here, before a trip to the Little Theatre. What a great place! We arrived just as they opened, so a little quiet to start with, but soon filled up. The food was excellent as well as the service. Would definitely recommend and re-visit.
We got a walk in table on a Tuesday night. Place was packed with two large parties. There were 3 of us and we all got different options. The food was very tasty! Beers were good too with quick service. Nice vibe in this restaurant also but would 100% be back for the food
A nice South Indian and Kerala restaurant in particular. The ambience give a feel like you are in a traditional Homestead. With all symbolize the artefacts and decoration of traditional Kerala house.
The food is excellent with a fair price. The service is excellent.
Authentic Keralan seafood and curry at its best, in a very vibrant setting full of character and wonderful staff.
Seafood starters relied a bit too much on fried calamari and could do with a bit more variety.
And try not to sit too near the front, on a cold day the wind blows as customer busily flow and in out of this fine establishment.
perfect food as always, they are so quick even when they’re busy and the lovely staff couldn’t be any happier to help!
Kayal Restaurant is a true culinary gem. The ambience is inviting and sets the perfect backdrop for a memorable dining experience. The chicken main dish is exceptional, with tender and flavorful meat that leaves a lasting impression. The pineapple kedar ice cream and medu vada are delightful treats that showcase the restaurant's commitment to quality and taste. The staff, particularly Vishwak, provide top-notch service, making every guest feel valued and well taken care of. With a combination of delectable food, a welcoming atmosphere, and attentive staff, Kayal Restaurant is a must-visit for food enthusiasts seeking a truly remarkable dining experience.
I agree with most of the comments that the food is so great here, but the wait time is not that long for us considering that we went in as a group of 7.
However, I find that there’s a reverse effect of being too good: the portion. The dish was too big. We ordered different dishes: seafood, fish, crab, different rices and nans. They were all delectable but after a while we had to force ourselves to finish them as we hate to create food waste.
I won’t come back anytime soon, not until I’m really starving.
Came here for dinner and to also see some comedy during the comedy festival.
Really lovely and calm restaurant, a little expensive but worth the price given how delicious the food is. I ordered their mixed seafood curry with plain rice and it was honestly one of the best curries I’ve ever had! Absolutely delicious flavours and will definitely be returning. Servers were all very friendly and attentive. Great sized venue space that can fill a lot of people.
Really good Indian food experience 🙌 the service is very good and we asked for a recommendation and got a very good one.
The food 🥘 is spicy but not too hot (for my taste at least, and I don’t like it super hot). Compared to some other restaurants you taste nearly no salt which then lets the other spices do their job and give you a great experience of taste 🤤
All in all a very good experience and I would come here again, when being around
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