A Unique Indian Christmas Dining Experience in Leeds

Move beyond the traditional Christmas dinner and discover a festive celebration filled with coconut, curry leaves, black pepper, green mango, chilli, tamarind and the generous hospitality of Kerala.

Kerala Canteen brings together authentic regional recipes and modern restaurant cooking to create a distinctive Christmas menu in Leeds. Our kitchen draws on experience connected with MasterChef UK, Great British Menu, Michelin-starred restaurants and some of the world’s leading dining destinations.

Kerala Canteen has also been listed among the Top 100 Indian Restaurants in the UK, making it a memorable choice for customers searching for an award-winning Indian Christmas restaurant in Leeds.

Kerala Canteen Festive Menu Prices

Choose Your Kerala Canteen Tapas

Begin your festive meal with one of our signature small plates, featuring seafood, chicken, vegetarian and vegan choices.

King Prawn and Courgette Masala

Tail-on king prawns tossed in a spiced onion and tomato masala. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Crispy Curry Leaf Calamari

Lightly coated calamari served with curry mayonnaise.

Trivandrum Fried Chicken

A lightly spiced fried chicken recipe inspired by Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala, served with fried garlic yoghurt. Gluten-free.

Beef Curry Pie

Beef and bone marrow curry served in a three-inch Yorkshire pudding and topped with mature cheddar cheese.

Chilli and Tamarind Cauliflower

Fried cauliflower tossed in a light chilli and tamarind sauce. Dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Gunpowder Potatoes

Triple-cooked hasselback potatoes tossed in aromatic gunpowder spice. Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Mini Broccoli Masala Dosa

A beetroot-flavoured dosa pancake filled with broccoli and potato masala, served with a butternut squash sambar dip. Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Chilli Cheese Chips

Skin-on fries tossed in chilli garlic sauce and topped with mature cheddar cheese. Gluten-free and vegetarian.

Paneer Pepper Fry

Indian cottage cheese in black pepper masala sauce, finished with pickled onions. Gluten-free and vegetarian.

Choose Your Main Curry Bowl

Continue your festive meal with one of our regional Kerala-inspired curry bowls, served with your choice of side.

Salmon and Green Mango Curry

Skin-on salmon served in a green mango and coconut curry. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Beef and Bone Marrow Curry

Slow-cooked beef chuck and bone marrow prepared using a simple Kerala toddy shop-style recipe. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Lamb and Chickpea Masala

Slow-cooked minced leg of lamb and chickpeas prepared with aromatic Keralan spices. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Grain-Fed Chicken Curry

Chicken breast pieces cooked in a roasted coconut and spice sauce. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Paneer and Peas Masala

Paneer and green peas cooked in a creamy coconut masala curry. Gluten-free and vegetarian.

Green Seasonal Vegetable Korma

Broccoli, peas, beans and courgettes cooked in a regional Nilgiri korma sauce. Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Fried Idli and Butternut Sambar

Crispy-outside and soft-inside steamed rice and lentil cakes served with a spiced butternut squash sambar. Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan.

Choose a Side

• Chilli Garlic Egg Fried Rice: Basmati rice cooked with egg, chilli, garlic and curry leaves.
• Blueberry and Mint Greek Yoghurt: Live-culture Greek yoghurt with blueberry, mint and cumin.
• Basmati Rice: Steamed premium basmati rice.
• Canteen Porotta: One piece of flaky, layered Kerala-style pan bread.

Festive Desserts

Guests choosing the three-course menu can complete their Christmas meal with one of our distinctive festive desserts.

Dark Chocolate Delice with Matcha Dust

A rich premium dark chocolate delice dusted with matcha and finished with a touch of sea salt. Contains nuts.

Pistachio and Pepper Semifreddo

Pistachio ice cream filled with pistachio cream, Amaretto and black pepper. Contains alcohol and nuts.

Cardamom Chocolate Brownie

A warm cardamom chocolate brownie served with vegan vanilla ice cream. Dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan. Contains nuts.

Chai-Spiced Soft-Serve Ice Cream

Freshly churned soft-serve ice cream dusted with chai spices and served in a waffle cone.

Chef’s Festive Sharing Specials

Make your Christmas celebration even more memorable by adding one of our chef’s special sharing dishes. These dishes are designed to be shared between two guests.

Christmas Wine and Champagne Offer

Pre-order bottles of wine for your festive table and receive £5 off each pre-ordered bottle. Your festive menu also begins with a welcome glass of Paul Langier Champagne.

Our drinks menu includes wines, Champagne, premium spirits, Indian beers, signature cocktails and alcohol-free mocktails to complement your Christmas celebration.

Festive Menu Dates and Serving Times

The Kerala Canteen Festive Menu is available throughout November and December 2026.

• Wednesday and Thursday lunch: 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
• Monday to Friday dinner: 4:30 pm to 9:00 pm
• Friday to Sunday: From 12:00 noon onwards

Availability is subject to advance booking, restaurant opening hours and available seating.

Christmas Parties and Group Bookings in Leeds

Kerala Canteen welcomes festive bookings for couples, families, groups of friends, company Christmas parties and larger private celebrations.

The festive menu must be taken by the full table. Groups of more than 11 guests must submit their menu choices in advance, helping our kitchen and service team deliver a smooth and enjoyable Christmas dining experience.

We can accommodate Christmas celebrations ranging from intimate meals to larger group events, with space for groups of up to 100 guests, subject to availability and the selected dining format.

Why Choose Kerala Canteen for Christmas in Leeds?

• A distinctive South Indian alternative to a traditional Christmas dinner
• Two-course and three-course festive menu options
• Welcome Champagne and Kerala spiced tea included
• Meat, seafood, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices
• All meat is sourced from halal-certified suppliers
• Suitable for office parties, family meals and festive celebrations
• Large-group dining and advance pre-ordering available
• Convenient Leeds city-centre location
• Close to Leeds Playhouse, The Wardrobe and Leeds Bus Station
• Listed among the Top 100 Indian Restaurants in the UK

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-Free and Halal Festive Dining

Our Christmas menu includes a varied selection of vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free dishes. All meat used by Kerala Canteen comes from halal-certified suppliers.

Guests with allergies or dietary requirements must speak with a member of staff before ordering. We can provide an allergen matrix to help guests make informed choices, but we cannot guarantee that any dish is completely free from allergens because of the nature of our kitchen and the ingredients handled by our suppliers.

January Dining Offer

Guests dining from the Festive Menu can ask the Kerala Canteen team about the advertised 25% January offer. Eligibility, booking requirements, exclusions and valid dates should be confirmed directly with the restaurant.

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