Four restaurants in Leeds feature in this year’s top 100

Two Leeds restaurants have been recognised as the best in the region in the British Indian Good Food Guide’s top 100 restaurants for 2026.

The annual list recognises outstanding Indian restaurants across England, Scotland and Wales, with 27 restaurants making their debut this year.

Prashad and Tharavadu were both crowned regional champions. | Yorkshire Evening Post

placeholder image — Prashad and Tharavadu were both crowned regional champions. | Yorkshire Evening Post

Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar in Newcastle-Gateshead was crowned national champion for a second consecutive year, while two Leeds-based eateries were recognised among the 100 best in the country.

Mill Hill favourite Tharavadu and Michelin-recommended restaurant Prashad were both crowned regional champions in Yorkshire.

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Meanwhile, Bobby Geetha’s Kerala Canteen, on St Peter’s Square, and Aagrah, originally from Shipley but with a restaurant in Leeds city centre and Garforth, also featured in the top 100.

Speaking about the importance of recognising Indian cuisine and its contribution to British culture, the Guide’s editors said: “Indian cuisine is woven into British life. For generations, Indian restaurants have been part of communities across the country, and today that tradition continues to evolve.

Aagrah and Kerala Canteen are both featured in the top 100. | Google/YEP

“Our 2026 selection reflects that breadth - from much-loved neighbourhood restaurants and regional specialists to some of Britain’s most ambitious modern kitchens.”

Regional Champions 2026

Midlands - Opheem, Birmingham; Asha’s, Birmingham
North West - Dishoom, Manchester
Yorkshire - Prashad, Drighlington; Tharavadu, Leeds
North East - Raval, Newcastle–Gateshead - National Champion 2026 & Regional Champion
Wales - Purple Poppadom, Cardiff
Scotland - Swadish
South West - Prithvi, Cheltenham
South Coast - The Chilli Pickle, Brighton
East of England - Navadhanya, Cambridge
Home Counties - Sindhu, Marlow

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The British Indian Good Food Guide Top 100 for 2026 (restaurants are presented by region)

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