
Shimlas Leeds
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About Shimlas Leeds
On Roundhay Road in Leeds, Shimlas Leeds is a Kashmiri restaurant with seating downstairs and table service, with waiters and waitresses taking orders. The kitchen cooks its tikka fresh on the premises, and recurring orders include Dynamite chicken, Dynamite prawns, and Naga Naga Chicken wings, alongside chicken donner served on naan and pilau rice as a side. Parking is limited on this main road, though nearby streets offer additional spots.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dynamite chicken and prawns, naga naga chicken wings, chicken donner and limited parking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dynamite chicken and prawns, naga naga chicken wings, chicken donner and limited parking.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the starters as the standout, with Dynamite chicken and prawns called packed with flavour, and the Naga Naga buttery chicken wings drawing particular praise for the sauce. Close behind, several reviewers highlight the freshly cooked tikka and the pilau rice as generous and colourful, and many credit the front-of-house team, warm, attentive, and quick to seat groups, for making the meal feel special. Mains draw a more mixed response: one reviewer found the chicken donner dry and unfresh, another described lamb handi on the bone as mostly bone with little meat, and a third reported a chicken donner served cold, reheated, and still poor tasting, alongside dry salad. Wait times also recur as a complaint, with one reviewer waiting over 35 minutes for burnt, undersized pieces they were still charged for. Parking near the Roundhay Rd site is noted as limited by more than one visitor. One reviewer described a manager replacing a poor dish without waiving the charge.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the starters as the standout, with Dynamite chicken and prawns called packed with flavour, and the Naga Naga buttery chicken wings drawing particular praise for the sauce. Close behind, several reviewers highlight the freshly cooked tikka and the pilau rice as generous and colourful, and many credit the front-of-house team, warm, attentive, and quick to seat groups, for making the meal feel special. Mains draw a more mixed response: one reviewer found the chicken donner dry and unfresh, another described lamb handi on the bone as mostly bone with little meat, and a third reported a chicken donner served cold, reheated, and still poor tasting, alongside dry salad. Wait times also recur as a complaint, with one reviewer waiting over 35 minutes for burnt, undersized pieces they were still charged for. Parking near the Roundhay Rd site is noted as limited by more than one visitor. One reviewer described a manager replacing a poor dish without waiving the charge.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“This was my first time eating at Shimlas and it was a first class experience. Ripa and Mustapha were lovely. They were warm and friendly and provided first class service. The tikka is cooked fresh on the premises and I was informed about how long it would take, to make sure that I didn't get impatient waiting for it. It arrived much quicker than expected and was well worth the wait. It was tastefully spiced and absolutely delicious. I'll be recommending Shimlas to my friends and will definitely be back soon.”
- Google user
“Amazing service, Athira and Mustafa were excellent and provided great customer service. The foot was outstanding, always love their food. The interior is fresh and modern as well as cosy. Overall amazing!”
- Google user
“So went for something to eat and it was sooo nice!!! 😋 Everything we ordered was amazingly tasty!! Lovely little restaurant,interior is decorated so nice!! Very attentive staff,can't do enough for you!! They are so friendly and helpful!! Just ask and they will do their best to help you!! Food's amazing!! We had a table full when our main came!!!! Mind blown n stomach!!! 😂 Had a starter and a curry each but had a starter n shared a curry each next time! Portions are big!! Pilau rice alone is fabulous!! So colourful,looks and tastes amazing,love it!!! Had Naga Naga Chicken wings,buttery one's,fricking amazing!!!! 😋😋 That sauce is fantastic,want it on tap!! Sooo tasty,ordered a roti just to dip in the sauce!! 😋 Mega!!! Have dreams about that sauce n the red onions!!!! 😊 And the lovely staff,Mustaffa,big up to you and the lovely young lady who helped us choose from the menu!! You guys are fab!! Thanks for giving us a lovely experience in your lovely restaurant!! 🥰🙂 Give it a go,better inside the restaurant than takeaway for sure,can totally recommend in all ways,specially the Naga Naga Buttery wings!!!! 👅😋😋 The best!!!! ❤️ Thanks to all who work there,you are all amazing!!! 🥰 x”
- Google user
“I had a fantastic experience at Shimla’s on Roundhay Road in Leeds. From the moment we arrived, the service was warm, welcoming, and professional. A special thank you to Mustafa, who went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. He was friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel genuinely valued as customers. It’s rare to receive service of such a high standard these days, and Mustafa is a real credit to the restaurant. I’d also like to thank all of the waitresses and the rest of the team, who were equally polite, hardworking, and always smiling. Everyone worked together brilliantly to create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. The food was outstanding—fresh, full of flavour, beautifully presented, and served promptly. The restaurant itself was spotless, with a great ambience that’s perfect for families, couples, or friends. It’s easy to see why Shimla’s has such a great reputation. Excellent food, exceptional customer service, and a team that genuinely cares about its customers. I’ll definitely be returning and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a quality dining experience in Leeds. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5 – Keep up the fantastic work!”
- Google user
“Ordered lamb handi on the bone. It turns out the bones was the centre piece of the meal. Couldn’t find much meat on the bones. Felt had….. thank you Shimlas”
Highlights
“Sewy L+ratio Sub to sweardown on youtube red and blue logo”
- Great dessert
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Breakfast
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shimlas LeedsVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.74,056 | — | dynamite chicken and prawns, naga naga chicken wings, chicken donner |
| Leeds Shawarma | 4.2417 | 0.5 mi | lamb shawarma wrap, kebab pizza, chicken shawarma |
| Mr Moustache LoungeOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Reservations | 4.8247 | 0.6 mi | shisha, kabab koobideh, lamb chops |
| Cantors | 3.9149 | 0.6 mi | fish and chips, soggy batter, oily fish, chicken sandwich |
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