Herb, at 96 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 1DJ, is about 5 minutes’ walk from Leicester railway station. It serves a fully vegetarian Kerala menu, with a weekday lunch thali at £6.95 (12 noon to 3pm) and dosas from £6.89. It opens at 12 noon daily and closes at 22:00 (23:00 on Friday and Saturday).
Eating before or after a train
If you are changing trains or visiting Leicester for the day, the station end of Granby Street is the most convenient place to eat. What matters is time: how long until your train, how much luggage you have and how hungry you are.
Quick options (under an hour)
- Dosa – cooked to order and quick to eat, from £6.89.
- Idli Sambar or Vada Sambar – £9.95, light and vegan.
- Business lunch thali – £6.95, Monday to Friday, 12 noon to 3pm.
If you have more time
- Slim Thali (£16.85) – seven vegetable dishes with rice and bread.
- Herb Special Thali (£22.45) – a three-course feast.
- Pre-theatre menu – a vegan thali for £18.75: see pre-theatre dinner in Leicester.
Walking from the station
Allow about 5 minutes on foot. Check the route on your phone and leave a margin if you have a train to catch: eat early rather than late. If you are arriving by car instead, the nearest car park is Dover Street car park, with an NCP on East Street; High Cross and Mansfield Street car parks are each about 11 minutes’ walk. See parking near Herb Leicester.
Dietary needs
The whole menu is vegetarian, and dishes are tagged V (vegan), GF (gluten free) and NF (nut free). Tell the team about allergies when you order. See the Leicester menu.
Book or order
Walk-ins are welcome; for groups or busy evenings use the booking form on Herb Leicester or call 0116 233 2715. You can also order online. For a wider look at the area, read where to eat in Leicester city centre.
FAQ
How far is Herb from Leicester railway station?
Herb, at 96 Granby Street, is about 5 minutes' walk from Leicester railway station.
Is there a quick lunch near Leicester station?
Herb serves a business lunch thali for £6.95 on Monday to Friday from 12 noon to 3pm, and dosas from £6.89 every day.
What time does Herb Leicester open?
Herb Leicester is open Sunday to Thursday 12:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday 12:00 to 23:00.
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