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Késarum [kay-sir-rum(Saffron in Sanskrit)]: A team of three showcasing modern and creative plant-based Indian cuisine with wine pairings and an open plan kitchen. Uses seasonal produce. Open Thu-Fri 18:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-15:30, 17:30-22:00. Closed Sun- Wed.(Opens on Bank Holiday Mondays only.)
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25 High St, Southampton, England, SO14 2DF
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- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 07 Dec 2023 by Kesarum
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Added by Kesarum on 15 May 2022
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64 Reviews
First Review by Npr
JGillespie
Points +13
Modern Indian plant-base cuisine. - Edit
Going into a restaurant that is entirely vegan is fantastic because there are not many places in Southampton that have good vegan alternatives on the menu. Even more, the food has an amazing flavour and gorgeous presentation. I could not recommend it enough. Also, it appears that most of the furniture in the interior has been recycled, which provides for an intriguing dining environment.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-06-21
Pros: The food and presentation., Front of house staff., The interior.
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Simone14
Points +16
Incredible food and incredible service - Edit
It’s been hard finding a decent restaurant that offers vegan options on the menu so going into a full vegan restaurant is amazing. To make it even better the food tastes insane, absolutely amazing. I could no recommend enough. We shall be coming back asap.
Read morePros: Customer service , Food is delish , Beautiful display and pure ingredients
Cons: None , None , None
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Robobobob
Points +36
Amazing food - Edit
The food was amazing, very tasty and beautiful presentation. Very much advise coming here
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Asif196
Points +6
Mouth watering dining experience - Edit
I’m a meat eater and was nervous to visit Késarum, but I was hugely shocked and impressed after my experience there.
Read moreI really respect that the interior is mainly upcycled antiques and was blown away by the food and cocktails, which were presented beautifully.
The innovations in both the food and cocktails and combinations of flavour were truly divine, and like nothing else I have tasted in Southampton.
It was clear a lot of dedication and care has been put into the food and drinks menu.
The quality of food and cocktails I had here are genuinely up there with restaurants I’ve visited in central london, but for a fraction of the price.
I cannot recommend this place enough to meat eaters and vegetarians/vegans.
I recognise the interior and ambience is a work in progress, but this bold and exciting venture that is a far cry from bog standard indian restaurants.
The owner was very hospitable and polite, and I can see why this place has such good reviews.
Kesarum is a diamond in the rough, please support this local business. It really deserves to keep growing and be a success.
Pros: Mouth watering food, Delectable cocktails, Owner was extremely welcoming and hospitable
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CheekySquirrel
Points +16
Great food! - Edit
Delicious & different take to an Indian food menu. Highly recommend the cauliflower starter that alone seemed to convert a non-vegan at the table to go part-veggie/vegan!
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu, Delicious food
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EllisBezant
Points +18
Favourite place in Southampton! - Edit
Food is phenomenal. Especially the starters - wow!
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YaelEsther
Points +18
Delicious and Creative - Edit
Very yummy vegan fare. We would particularly recommend the soya chaap, which we ended up ordering twice. Surprising and beautiful dishes, easy on the eyes and tasty for the tummy. Perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.
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EatsLeaves
Points +55
Great place for vegan food in Southampton - Edit
All-vegan restaurant where the former vegetarian Indian Melody used to be, thankfully seems to be under different ownership.
Read moreQuality of food was fantastic, couldn't find anything to fault with any of it and will definitely be coming back because of it.
Service was good, though as things got busier towards the end of our meal it did take a fair while to get our bill and pay - it was just one person doing all front-of-house (including the cocktails), which to their credit they did very well, but could have certainly used backup to ease some of that strain.
I also found being asked multiple times to take photos and to tag them on instagram/google etc was a little uncomfortable, but I am a bit of a curmudgeon with that stuff.
The good far outweighed the bad though, and this place is a really welcome addition to the growing number of vegan offerings in the city.
Pros: Great food, Reasonable prices, All-vegan menu
Cons: Only one person handling all front-of-house
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RuthRees
Points +24
Excellent service along with the best food I’ve tasted in a long time. - Edit
Make it your mission to go , you will not be disappointed.
Read morePros: All vegan, Bursts of flavour , Excellent customer service
Cons: No cons!, All good, Please go
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Veggiebarn
Points +157
Stylish and original - Edit
This relatively new restaurant is a very welcome addition to the options of eating plant based food in Southampton. It’s so nice to go to a 100% vegan place and when the food is as good as Késarum’s it makes it twice as good.
Read moreThe menu offers plenty of choice and everything my wife and I had was both delicious and beautifully presented. The dishes are very original.
I loved the fact that the decor is largely upcycled and they have used sustainably sourced timber to create a really great atmosphere.
I can’t wait to go back to sample other options.
Pros: High quality food, Very friendly and welcoming, Emphasis on sustainability
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