12 of the best halal-friendly restaurants in Leeds to try this Ramadan - including Sheesh Mahal and Aagrah

The holy month of Ramadan has begun – and here are some of the best restaurants in the city that serve delicious halal meals where those observing the tradition can break fast.

Published 25th Mar 2023, 16:30 GMT

Ramadan is a time for prayer, charity and spending time with loved ones. Many Muslims will also fast throughout the month and break their daily fasts with an evening meal – named iftar.

Here are 12 of the best restaurants in Leeds that serve halal meals to celebrate iftar this Ramadan.

The YEP list the top halal-friendly restaurants in the city to visit this holy month of Ramadan.

1. The city's best halal-friendly restaurants

The YEP list the top halal-friendly restaurants in the city to visit this holy month of Ramadan. Photo: Submitted

Tharavadu, in the city centre, serves delicious Indian cuisine from Kerala and is understood to be the first authentic Kerala restaurant in Leeds. The restaurant won the YEP Oliver Award for Best Indian Restaurant multiple years in a row. It is also Virat Kohli, captain of the Indian cricket team, and his wife and actress Anushka Sharma's favourite Leeds restaurant.

2. Tharavadu

Tharavadu, in the city centre, serves delicious Indian cuisine from Kerala and is understood to be the first authentic Kerala restaurant in Leeds. The restaurant won the YEP Oliver Award for Best Indian Restaurant multiple years in a row. It is also Virat Kohli, captain of the Indian cricket team, and his wife and actress Anushka Sharma's favourite Leeds restaurant. Photo: Tony Johnson

Aagrah is an award-winning Indian Kashmiri chain and has three locations in Leeds - in the city centre, Chapel Allerton (pictured) and Garforth. The restaurant hosts a 3-course buffet every Sunday and Monday with a menu that changes every week, priced at £18.95 per adult and £11.95 per child under the age of ten.

3. Aagrah

Aagrah is an award-winning Indian Kashmiri chain and has three locations in Leeds - in the city centre, Chapel Allerton (pictured) and Garforth. The restaurant hosts a 3-course buffet every Sunday and Monday with a menu that changes every week, priced at £18.95 per adult and £11.95 per child under the age of ten. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Sheesh Mahal, located on Kirkstall Road, is an award-winning Indian-Pakistani restaurant in the city. It serves a variety of dishes, from chicken laziz and Kashmiri gosht to biryani and makes for a perfect Ramadan meal.

4. Sheesh Mahal

Sheesh Mahal, located on Kirkstall Road, is an award-winning Indian-Pakistani restaurant in the city. It serves a variety of dishes, from chicken laziz and Kashmiri gosht to biryani and makes for a perfect Ramadan meal. Photo: Bruce Rollinson

In the heart of the city centre is Nawaab, another award-winning restaurant which boasts some of the best Indian cuisine. The menu, which is also available as takeaway, has many specialist dishes as well as more traditional ones, making it an ideal place to visit with friends or family this Ramadan.

5. Nawaab

In the heart of the city centre is Nawaab, another award-winning restaurant which boasts some of the best Indian cuisine. The menu, which is also available as takeaway, has many specialist dishes as well as more traditional ones, making it an ideal place to visit with friends or family this Ramadan. Photo: Simon Hulme

Raja's, located on Roundhay Road, is another Indian restaurant in Leeds. It won the YEP Oliver Award for Best Curry House in 2017 and continues to impress residents with its good service, inexpensive prices and tasty meals.

6. Raja's

Raja's, located on Roundhay Road, is another Indian restaurant in Leeds. It won the YEP Oliver Award for Best Curry House in 2017 and continues to impress residents with its good service, inexpensive prices and tasty meals. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe