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Address:
5 St Peter’s Place, Leeds LS9 8AQ
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Tuesday: 17:00–21:30
Wednesday: 17:00–21:30
Thursday: 17:00–21:30
Friday: 17:00–21:30
Saturday: 12:00–21:30
Description:
Kerala Canteen brings bold South Indian flavours to Leeds, serving Kerala-inspired tapas, curries, seafood, small plates and sharing dishes in a relaxed city-centre setting. It is colourful, spicy and built for people who think ordering one dish is a rookie mistake.
Good for:
South Indian food · Kerala-style tapas · Sharing plates · Halal-friendly dishes · Vegan options · Group meals · Date nights · Pre-theatre dinners · Anyone who likes their curry with proper coastal flavour and zero beige behaviour
Nearby:
Leeds Playhouse · Leeds Conservatoire · The Wardrobe · Victoria Gate · Quarry Hill · BBC Yorkshire · Leeds Bus Station · Kirkgate Market
Make a Day of It:
Start with a show at Leeds Playhouse or a wander around Victoria Gate, then head to Kerala Canteen for small plates, curries and cocktails. It is a brilliant pre-theatre shout, but also works nicely for group dinners when everyone wants to try everything and pretend they are “just having a taste.”
The Tidy Take:
Kerala Canteen is a cracking addition to Leeds’ food scene, especially if you want Indian food that feels fresh, vibrant and a bit different from the usual curry-house routine. Big flavours, shareable plates and plenty of personality. Basically, bring friends, order widely, and do not trust anyone who says they are full too early.