Tharavadu, in Mill Hill, took the city by storm when it first opened by five friends in 2014 and love for the Keralan restaurant has just grown over the decade.
Co-founder Siby Jose said the team behind the restaurant could never have imagined the heights they would reach.
Early expansion, celebrity visits and many awards later, including Best Indian Restaurant in 2015 and Chef of the Year in 2024 by the Oliver Awards, the last ten years has been a whirlwind for the independent business.
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Leeds-favourite South Indian restaurant Tharavadu, in Mill Hill, is celebrating ten years in Leeds this year. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

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Tharavadu which first welcomed customers into its venue in May 2014. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

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Specialising in Keralan cuisine, Tharavadu quickly became one of the finest South Indian restaurants in Leeds and has become a must-try hotspot for anyone visiting the city. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

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The success of the restaurant has been overwhelming and the love the people of Leeds have shown has been incredible, said co-founder Siby Jose. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

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Tharavadu was opened by five friends and it is their "strong friendship" that has led the restaurant to reach unbelievable heights. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson

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Tharavadu was listed in the Michelin Guide within a year of it opening. It is still a Michelin recommended restaurant in Leeds. | Tony Johnson/National World Photo: Tony Johnson