Herb Restaurant Leicester is a fully vegetarian Kerala and South Indian restaurant at 96 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ, about 5 minutes’ walk from the railway station. Dosas start at £6.89, the weekday lunch thali is £6.95, and most dishes are vegan or gluten free. It is open daily from 12 noon.
Last updated 21 October 2026.
96 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 1DJ
Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 23:00.
0116 233 2715
WhatsApp 07506 005696
Fully vegetarian Kerala and South Indian menu, with most dishes vegan or gluten free. See the menu with prices.
Herb is a vegetarian restaurant on Granby Street that cooks the food of Kerala, in the far south-west of India. The menu is built on coconut, curry leaves, mustard seed, rice and lentils rather than the cream-and-ghee style of a typical Indian restaurant in Leicester, so it suits vegetarians, vegans and anyone who wants something lighter. If you are searching for a South Indian restaurant in Leicester, expect dosa, uthappam, idli, sambar and the Kerala thali, all on the menu.
Everything is vegetarian. Dishes marked V on the menu are vegan, many others can be made vegan on request, and most are gluten free or nut free. Tell your server about allergies and the kitchen will advise.
Herb cooks Kerala food: dosas, uthappam, thalis and coconut-based curries. These are some of the dishes guests order most, with Leicester prices. The complete menu has every dish and dietary tag.
Two curries and a curry of the day, a side dish, rice of the day and a dosa with chutneys. Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm. Vegan, nut-free and gluten-free options available.
Lunch menuRasam soup followed by seven vegetable tapas dishes with bread and rice, served 3:30pm to 7:30pm.
Pre-theatre dinnerThree-course vegetarian set menu with crackers. £5 deposit per person to book.
Christmas at Herb LeicesterGroup party menus from £25.95 per head with a vegan option on every menu.
Party menu and private diningKerala’s everyday cooking uses coconut oil and coconut milk where northern Indian cooking uses ghee and cream, and builds meals around rice, lentils, vegetables and spices. That is why so many dishes at Herb are naturally vegan and gluten free. Head chef Ramdas Krishna and the Kerala-born kitchen team cook from home recipes, with Ayurvedic ideas about balance and herbs. Read our story or why guests choose Herb in Leicester.
Herb has been recognised for its vegetarian and vegan cooking. Awards, with the year and where you can check them:
What guests say about Herb Leicester on each review platform:
| Platform | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| 4.7 out of 5 | 1,994 | |
| TripAdvisor | 4.9 out of 5 | 1,767 |
Ratings as shown on each platform in October 2026. They are quoted from the platforms and are not collected on this site.
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Herb is at 96 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ, about 5 minutes’ walk from Leicester railway station, so many guests arrive on foot or by train. If you are driving, these are the nearest options:
Herb Leicester welcomes diners from Leicester and the towns around it: Oadby, Wigston, Birstall, Syston, Glenfield, Braunstone, Blaby, Narborough, Thurmaston, Scraptoft, Evington, Humberstone, Kirby Muxloe, Enderby and Rothley. These are roughly 10 to 25 minutes by car from the restaurant in normal traffic (estimates; check your route). Read the guide to restaurants near Leicester or see things to do and where to eat.
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Read the guideHerb is fully vegetarian. Dishes tagged V on the menu are vegan as served, and many other dishes can be made vegan on request. A few dishes contain paneer, yoghurt or ghee, so tell your server if you are vegan.
Yes. Herb serves Kerala and South Indian food at 96 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ, about 5 minutes' walk from the railway station: dosas, uthappam, idli, sambar, thalis and coconut-based curries.
The business lunch thali is £6.95, served Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 3:00pm. It includes two curries and a curry of the day, a side dish, rice of the day and a dosa with chutneys.
Herb Leicester is open Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 23:00.
The nearest car park is Dover Street car park, and there is an NCP on East Street. High Cross car park and Mansfield Street car park are each about 11 minutes' walk. Herb is about 5 minutes' walk from Leicester railway station.
Walk-ins are welcome, but booking is recommended, especially at weekends and busy times. Book on this page or call 0116 233 2715. For same-day bookings, please call the restaurant.
Yes. Dosas, idli, uthappam, most curries and rice dishes are tagged GF, and most dishes are tagged NF. Rava dosas and wheat breads are not gluten free. Please speak to a senior member of the team about any allergy or intolerance before you order.
Yes. The vegan pre-theatre menu is rasam soup followed by seven vegetable tapas dishes with bread and rice, for £18.75 per person, served from 3:30pm to 7:30pm. See pre-theatre dinner in Leicester.
Yes, order online at online.herbrestaurant.co.uk. See South Indian takeaway in Leicester.
Yes. There is a children's menu and group bookings are welcome. See party menu and private dining for group menus from £25.95 per head.
Sambar is a South Indian lentil and vegetable stew served with dosa, idli and vada. Herb serves it with all of those, and as a side. See what is sambar.
Yes. A three-course vegetarian set menu is £33.95 per person with a £5 deposit. See Christmas at Herb Leicester.
Herb also has a restaurant at 5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, Leamington Spa, serving its own Kerala menu. See Herb Restaurant Leamington Spa or the Leamington Spa menu.
Book a table at Herb Restaurant Leicester online with OpenTable: choose the date, time and number of guests below and you will receive a confirmation. For same-day bookings please call the restaurant. For large groups, parties, private hire and Christmas dinners, see party menus and private dining or Christmas at Herb.
96 Granby Street, LE1 1DJ
0116 233 2715 · Directions
5-6 York House, Clarendon Avenue, CV32 5PP
01926 771460 · Directions