Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Indian
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Vegetarian Indian restaurant with a focus on Kerala and Ayurveda cuisine. Offers dosas and thalis, including vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free dishes. Open Mon-Sun 12:00-22:00.
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Last update on 19 Apr 2021 by Grahamk5
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56 Reviews
First Review by sarahhh
ide-Marie
Points +6
excellent food and service - Edit
Really interesting menu with super helpful and friendly staff who didn't need to be asked for information on the dishes and brought another dish to complement better one of our choices. It was lovely the food was from one region. I chose the Thali feast and that was huge. I liked everything. We discovered lots of things with only one dish which may be an acquired taste (nice but very different). Made me want to go to Kerala!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-01-03
Pros: regional food, fragrant, helpful staff
Guest
TeghvirSingh
Points +150
A fine experience. - Edit
This restaurant is extremely vegan-friendly, I ordered the thali meal, the soup was extremely savoury and was rich in umami. When I got my thali it was so good, but the sambar had those chewing sticks I do not like, so that was a downside from me. The dessert (payasam) was so good, but I wish I got more of it.
Read morePros: Vegan-friendly., Tasty., Flavourful.
Cons: Chewing sticks in sambar., Wish they gave more for the payasam.
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HayleyC-J
Points +35
Really good food - Edit
Had a lovely meal here, would recommend the thali dish, then you get to try a bit of everything. Great vegan options.
Read morePros: The range of vegan options, The food itself, The atmosphere
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theketch
Points +107
5/10 (February 2025) - Edit
I had a 3 course meal here. Although my main was a single curry, I tried every curry in my wife's Thali too. I found most of the food to be average at best, which was disappointing after all of the positive reviews on here. I must admit though that my wife loved her Thali, and the smoothie I had was delicious. Having been to India in the past, my wife also assured me that the curries were very authentic.
Read moreWith regards to the service, the wait staff were too attentive. Whilst I was trying to decide what to order from the many vegan options, the wait staff kept coming over to me to ask whether I had decided yet. Literally I could only read one item off the menu before a member of the wait staff would come back to me and ask if I had decided yet, which made me feel very rushed. I suppose it's better to be too attentive than inattentive though, and they were lovely at least.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-23
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RobJuan
Points +33
Best lunch time deal in town. £6 Thali - Edit
Great location. South Indian food. Good value. Friendly staff
Read morePros: Thali buisness lunch, Location, Friendly staff.
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Ramesh12345
Points +26
Delicious, healthy and filling food in a warm, welcoming setting. - Edit
Delicious, flavoursome and healthy Indian food in a warm, welcoming and elegant yet relaxed setting. It is always a pleasure to eat at Herb. Highly recommended!
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fruityjuicyluce
Points +290
Best curry in Leicester - Edit
Hands down one of the nicest Currys I've ever had! I just want to share this with everyone now.
Read moreHad the thali which was full of flavour and honestly so filling! Definitely worth the price.
Updated from previous review on 2024-03-26
Pros: Tasty , Friendly staff
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CoralH
Points +80
Amazing Keralan Indian Food - Edit
Fantastic range of vegan dishes. We asked the staff to recommend dishes and had 3 delicious starters and curries. Could not have been more satisfied with the food or the service! If you are in Leicester this is a must go to place to eat.
Read morePros: Range of vegan dishes , Friendly staff, Very reasonable prices
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Riyait01
Points +67
So many vegan options - Edit
Wonderful food, great atmosphere, very reasonable and the menu is very clearly labelled
Read moreAbout 90% of the menu is vegan.
Pros: Clearly labelled menu, Loads of vegan options , Reasonable prices
Cons: Can they go 100% vegan?
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SamDashVegan
Points +672
Tasty Keralan Food - Edit
We had the Business Lunch which was a dosa (huge!), rice and several curries. We also had the Trivani - a drink made from 3 fresh fruit juices layered in a tall glass - kiwi, mango and strawberry. Great value and really tasty food.
Read morePros: Business Lunch is great value, Lots of gluten free choices, Lots of vegan options
Cons: Not fully vegan (but fully veggie at least!)
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KateEmmett
Points +4350
Lots of choice - Edit
Had the slim thali (remember to specify vegan) and delicious strawberry juice. Pre theatre thali is good value for an early evening meal
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-25
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TomTomLord
Points +232
Would Give 6* If I Could - Edit
Truly excellent. Loads of vegan options that were very tough to choose between, food was delicious, staff were great including some free nibbles the chef bought round and the total bill for my wife and I was under £30. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Read morePros: Loads of great vegan options., Lovely staff., Very good prices.
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sal_salamander
Points +173
Great food! - Edit
The food was great and so was the service. I had the masala dosa - a good sized portion and really tasty. Will definitely be coming back!
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TravelSquirrel
Points +77
Great options, lovely place, delicious food - Edit
I was visiting Leicester for the day and had found this place in advance, and took my non-vegan Dad. There are so many great sounding options on the menu it was hard to choose what to have, but went for the banana as a starter - I was expecting it to be more like plantain crisps from the menu description but it was larger pieces of plantain-like banana which comes with three sauces to dip in. Texture of the banana was great and sauces were delicious. I then had Vada Sambar which was something I hadn't seen before, a lentil/rice 'doughnut' (in a doughnut shape but denser and softer) covered in a great sauce. It could easily have been a grainy texture but it wasn't, and took on the flavour of the sauce really well.
Read moreIt's quite beautifully decorated inside too, not something I usually look out for but it was pretty striking. Fair value for money, only two issues - one is that the menu says it's exclusively vegan, when they have veggie options too, and the other is that it's not closer to home!
Pros: Flavour, Range of choices, Decor
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EricBohl
Points +48
Herb is a great South Indian veggie/vegan place - Edit
Great place serving all the South Indian classics. I had a good Bhel Poori (crunchy puffed rice in a tamarind sauce) and then a Paper Dosa (huge crispy pancake with potato curry, coconut chutney and sambal sauce). Lively decor, strangely including a motorbike! Lovely staff. Delighted to find it in the middle of the city.
Read morePros: Great dosa, Nice staff
Cons: Why can’t we have this in South East London?
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isobelc
Points +49
Delicious food, attentive service - Edit
Choice to interact with magician 🪄♠️♥️♣️♦️
Read moreFood so good!
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p_ppyk
Points +425
Just average - Edit
So excited to try here after rave reviews by literally everyone it seemed. The staff weren’t the most attentive. The curries were cold and breads quite greasy. I just think there are better curry houses in leicester with better flavours. Personally I wouldn’t rush back ☹️
Read morePros: Price
Cons: Cold food, Staff, Greasy breads
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Amish
Points +897
Delicious food - Edit
Very worthy of a 5 star rating. Delicious Indian cuisine. Lots of options and a great little vegan cocktail bar next door 👌🏻
Read morePros: Great good, Lots of options , Nice atmosphere
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JaneLondon
Points +122
Second visit to this amazing restaurant - Edit
Delicious food, friendly staff. I had the dosa this time (excellent) but friends had the special thali which is beautifully presented with loads of different dishes.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Great atmosphere
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CarterC
Points +20
Best Curry in Leicester - Edit
Favourite Indian restaurant in Leicester. Offer £4.95 lunch tiffins (3 small curries, rice and bread) on weekdays which is by far the best value lunch deal in the city centre.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-25
Pros: Brilliant lunchtime offer, Wide range of dishes , Great atmosphere
Cons: Not exclusively vegan
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kianbennett
Points +26
Fantastic Indian restaurant - Edit
Our food was delicious, arrived quickly, and reasonably priced with great service. I'd recommend the thali!
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, Great service + arrived quickly, Good portions
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camillekhudson
Points +81
Delicious vegan food 😋 🌱 - Edit
Warm friendly atmosphere with delicious vegan food 😋 🌱
Read morePros: Vegan/vegetarian fod, Lovely clean restaurant , Friendly atmosphere
Cons: None
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staciemacc
Points +217
One of my favourites - Edit
Friendly staff. Loads of options. Thali is my go to!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good price
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mandalou1
Points +42
Favourite restaurant in Leicester - Edit
Fantastic restaurant so many options for vegans and customer service is brilliant staff are so friendly and helpful, Ayurvedic style menu, very reasonable and lovely relaxed atmosphere and decor.
Read morePros: Vegetarian and vegan restaurant , Helpful staff, Ayurvedic menu
Cons: None
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SheilaMosley
Points +96
Valentine's Day special - Edit
We eat here on special occasions because we love the place, as vegans. t
Read moreTonight we had the special menu and it was a brilliant choice.
Updated from previous review on 2020-02-14
Pros: Many vegan options, Friendly staff, and welcoming, Great food
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PiaRagni
Points +152
Best Indian food - Edit
We visited this nice restaurant 2019 and now for our second visit of Leicester.
Read moreFriendly staff especially Teena and so good food. Honest prices.
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AgataKostrzyńska
Points +46
Delicious! - Edit
Visited with my boyfriend to get a nice meal. So many options to choose from. Absolutely delicious
Read morePros: Great price, Great service, Nice music and decorations
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