Curry is now an integral part of English cuisine and loved by many. Especially me. It has even been…read moresuggested that Indian curries are more frequently consumed than traditional English dishes such as fish and chips, which is not hard to believe considering that when cooked correctly with quality ingredients, curry is far more complex in flavor thus more mouth watering and satisfying to eat. Currently celebrating 25 years of successful business, Rajas is undoubtedly one of the best curry houses in Leeds. Despite it's surroundings (Harehills is slightly run down and nowhere near glitzy glam), it is a true diamond in the rough. Well known for it's quality and delicious dishes, it has been voted one of the Top Ten Indian Restaurants in the UK twice by the Times newspaper. The menu is an array of all the greats you would expect, at extremely competitive prices. Most starters are around £1 - £2 (apart from the fresh water prawns which are more like £5) and mains between £4 and £10. If there is something you would like which is not on the menu they will cook it for a service charge of 10%.

Looks really are deceiving. The area is a bit run past rather than walk it. The exterior of Raja's…read morelooks pretty bog standard, and the decor is unremarkable in that it echoes the many many interiors of Indian restaurants up and down the country. Proclamations of it's greatness didn't really fill me up with much hope of a good curry. It looks like many I've been in and walked past and when I've left I've felt completely deflated that I dared to get my hopes up. Even the "really and honestly it's a beauty" didn't do it for me. Walking through the doors, in the middle of my party, we were all given a hearty welcoming by the smartly dressed staff. We were shortly shown to our table, and the thing I was really impressed by was the open kitchen, making it easy to view how our future belly fodder was to be cooked and prepared. I'm always impressed with open kitchens, that nothing to hide approach instills much confidence in me. The menu. All the usual starters, sundries, mains and sides, every form of samosa, pakora, tandoori, korma, massala, dopiaza, biryani, roti, naan, soft drinks, beers, wines, juices, lassi. So what makes it special? The taste. Fresh, mouthwatering, full flavoured, homecooking. It really does earn the accolades that have been given to Raja's over the past 25 years. Several silver dishes adorned our table, steaming hot and smelling divine, the biryani my personal favourite, with the rice not dry and sad, but moist and delicious, no sign of a microwave in sight, and the curry sauce was a delicious accompaniment. Yum. We were well tended to throughout the evening, and the service quality matched the quality of the food. Price wise it was unbelievably reasonable, with it working out between £9 and £15 a head depending on meat free, meat, and prawn options. All of us had at least one drink and a main, and the rest either had a starter or a side order. Love it.

The other morning I was stood in front of a full length mirror and two things became immediately…read moreapparent to me. The first was that corduroy should never be worn again, ever. The second was what the Hell happened to my six pack, it's a damn barrel! The former was a style choice that really shouldn't be repeated but the latter was the result, not exclusively, but definitely inclusively because of this particular Indian restaurant. Take it from someone who isn't a stranger in the ways of the Indian this place is stupendous. The quality of the meals is amazing. The price is a little higher than your average for a takeaway but it is worth every penny. It also helps that it's two doors up from where I live, and there's a bar inbetween!

Well, I love curry. Not the too spicy ones as they make my mouth tingle that bit too much for my…read moreliking, but a good tasty one. Sometimes veggie, other times chicken, generally with onions. Nawaab Khan gives me just what I want. Along with friendly timely service, what more could I want from an evening with curry & friends. Great value and variety.

The service was very good & the food excellent. Nice decor, but with all hard surfaces it could get…read morenoisy. Really enjoyed our dinner.

Increidble. The best service I have ever had at a restaurant in the UK, maybe the world…read more Was asked if I wanted papadum and water before I even sat down. The staff seemed to expertly anticipate my needs, and I never felt like I needed anything becauSe everything arrived at the perfect time. No task was too small for any of the team, and I interacted with 5 different employees, all of whom were extremely friendly, professional, and efficient. Chatted with Jay about world travel, and he made me feel at home. I will certainly be back if I ever make it back to Leeds. Food was delicious as well! Vegetarian feast of papadum, chutneys, chana masala, and dal was enough for 2 meals. Service ended with a hot wet towel, pure luxury. Cannot recommend highly enough!! 10 stars

I often go to Arti's for a weekend takeaway especially when it's been a hard week in the office…read more Food is always excellent, takeaway or eat in, plenty of it & reasonably priced. The price list does vary favourably for takeaway against eat in and you also benefit from free poppadums & pickles! Service has always been good & knowledgable staff are always on hand to give advice and recommendations. A very good selection of meat & veggie options across starters and mains to keep everyone happy. I haven't tried the desserts due to eyes bigger than my stomach on the prior courses. Definately worth a visit!

Arti's in the old police station in Chapel A, next door to the library. We went on a weeknight and…read moreit was really quiet - just 3 other tables were taken - however we got given a table in the tiny little corridor next to the loos (I think it was next to the loos anyway - what struck me most was just how weeny it was). There aren't any windows in that bit, you know, and it's not entirely condusive to a pleasant dining experience. Another couple arrived after our starters had arrived and were seated in the same bit but had the common sense to ask for a different table - we didn't think of that... The food, though, was superb. It's not a lavish menu in terms of the quantity of dishes, but it's got a straightforward selection of genuinely delicious dishes. No greasy poppadoms and chewy naans here, thanks very much. Reasonably priced and good service means it's a good choice for a curry in LS7, just make sure you get a good table.

Now when this place calls itself the number 1 curry house in Leeds they fully deserve that title…read more The restaurant itself is small and understated, simply decorated with chic furniture and wooden floors. It's the food that is the really star here though. All the food is freshly prepared and they use no artificial flavours or colourings, which make for a mouth wateringly good curry. I tend to always go for the takeaway service as it's just down the road and I can eat it chilled out in front of the TV. I could eat from here every night, it's the best curry I have had in Leeds and as it's so fresh it doesn't leave you bloated. As the tagline says 'Indian restaurants in Leeds just don't get any better than the Curry Lounge.@

Not that great...pickle tray tasted odd....asked for a replacement...was the same....service was…read morevery good.... Would not back though... Music from bar downstairs had the floor vibrating... No way this is best curry house in Leeds...shame. ANDY and jo

Rated 16 Best Places to Eat by BBC, but it's unpretentious and affordable vegetarian Indian street…read morefood with flavor. You get seated and you decide what to eat then go up to the bar to order. Don't forget you're table number!! The decor has mish mash of decorative doors on the walls in the front seating area and has some booths, benches and photos and the bar on the upper level. The menu is shareable so you can order 2-3 dishes per person, which is filling. We chose the bundo chaat, paneer tikka, bhel puri, aloo & dahl kachori with a Dirty Lopez for drinks. It's pretty popular for couples, dates, and groups.

This place was so much fun! It's exactly what I had in mind when I think of a fun happy hour…read moreplace, bustling with food and drinks. We sat very closely to each other and the service was fantastic. I had so much fun ordering a sampler platter and a big pint of beer. Even my family (kids) enjoyed the experience. The fried okra was yummy.

This place has a special place in my heart due to fact that it serves dosas, uttapams and other…read moresouthern Indian fare, surprisingly rare in an area that's positively dripping with Indian restaurants. There are plenty of more traditional Indian dishes on the menu too, and also some Chinese and Thai-inspired recipes, so it's a good bet if you're eating out with a party of mixed tastes. The takeaway menu is limited, so go instead for a sit down meal. While the décor is a little dated, the cheery staff more than make up for this and it has the added bonus of an extensive and reasonable wine list - a rare sight in an Indian restaurant. The prices are very good too - about £40 for a meal for two with wine and beer - but the real attraction is the quality of the food. The dosas are as good as any you'd find in India, and it is obvious from the taste that the ingredients are of the highest quality. It may not look like much, but Arti's is, in my opinion, one of the most authentic Indians in Leeds.

Great value, great food, very traditional, as to what you'd get in certain parts of India. Went to…read morea party there, very large venue, seats many, the price is hardly worth worrying about!

A last minute decision for a Friday evening dinner to celebrate Jenny S's birthday (2 months ago)…read moreled us to Aagrah. 4 us of tried to check in, alas no one has reviewed it! odd! It must have been open for a year or so. We had a lovely meal. some really tasty treats. I had a Thali that was delicious and quite different to the one I had at Hansa's the night before! Bit bizzarre that the chef was wandering around taking orders, but there we go! the only problem with this place is that they have no ventilation in their kitchen so my clothes STANK of frying food, indian curry and spices. and I needed two showers to wash the smell out of my hair. gah.

Roundhay really is spoilt for choice when it comes to Indian takeaways. Bengal Spice is another…read morejewel to Roundhay's takeaway crown. The delivery service has always been pretty quick, getting there between 20 - 30 minutes after ordering and still piping hot. The food is really tasty too, the lamb is always well cooked and moist and the sauces flavoursome and spicy.

Excellent Indian delivery! The mild dishes were mild, which means the kids were happy, and we…read moredidn't have to search the fridge for alternatives at the last second. All the appetizers and dishes were as good or better then any delivery we've had here in Leeds. Lots of vegetarian options, and they do proper paneer cubes, which we've had quite a tough time finding. Only shortcoming was the garlic naan - it might have been sitting around a bit too long. Delivery arrived exactly when promised. Really pleased and will order again, soon. Highly recommend!