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CHATWALA — Indian Restaurants in Leicester

CHATWALA

Indian RestaurantsLeicester, ENG

4.5 out of 5 stars4.5(2,127 reviews)

Quick info

+44 116 261 1165
184-186 Gipsy Ln, Leicester LE4 6RG, United Kingdom

About CHATWALA

On Gipsy Lane in Leicester, Chatwala serves pure vegetarian Indian street food, with gluten free and vegan options available. The menu runs from chaat bowls and pani puris to dosas and chilli paneer, alongside recurring dishes such as cholle bhature, dahi puri, and vada pav. A buffet is also offered, bringing together paneer, noodles, and mango lassi, along with pav, in one spread. Other combinations on the menu include chilli paneer wraps and noodle wraps served with jeera fried rice, and a tokri special chaat. Seating includes a counter area where staff prepare food and handle receipts, and the restaurant takes walk-ins rather than reservations. Chatwala serves dine in, delivery, and collection. The Gipsy Lane branch is currently being refurbished, with service having moved into the unit next door, and a second branch has opened on Evington Road.

Good to know

“Chatwala has made waves being one of the top local traditional Indian street food restaurants with amazing customer service and relaxing atmosphere in Leicester. We have recently opened our second branch on Evington Road and you might have spotted that we are refurbishing the Gipsy Lane branch and have moved into the next door unit! We are pure vegetarian and have gluten free and vegan options available. We are open for dine in, delivery and collection. We have everything from chaat bowls and pani puris to dosas and chilli paneer. Check out our menu to find out more. Hot or cold, to dine in or eat at home, we have something for you!”

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating

Reviews

4.5/5
2,127 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention special chaat, noodles, paneer dishes and dahi puri.

5★
1,661
4★
172
3★
73
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51
1★
170

Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the dahi puri and chaat dishes, from special chaat and cholle bhature to hakka noodles, praising fresh, flavourful vegetarian cooking with generous portions and dishes described as authentic and well seasoned. Chilli paneer wraps and a tokri special chaat also draw notice for crunchy paneer and well-balanced flavour, and several reviewers mention returning multiple times, with one noting the vada pav and mango lassi could be better. Staff are most often called friendly and attentive, credited with menu recommendations and a welcoming atmosphere. Against this, two reviewers describe serious problems: one recounts a buffet noodle dish with a bad smell and slow refills paired with dismissive staff response, while another describes uncooked potatoes and chickpeas, a hard paneer sandwich, and staff dropping food and tissues on the floor behind the counter before placing items back on the counter. Most accounts, though, close on repeat visits and staff recommending dishes.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Absolutely disgusting! Food was bad and the attitude of the ladies working there was even worse. Ordered special chat, the potatoes and chickpeas were not cooked at all. The paneer sandwich was disgusting, hard and chewy bits of green leaf we had to spit out But worse than that was the 2 ladies working there were throwing food, tissues and receipts on the floor behind the counter. They then knocked down the plastic cup lids. One lady walked over them. A few mins later they were picked up the dirty floor full of rubbish and put back on the counter. Will never go back Not recommended!!”
  • Google user
    “I had a great experience at Chatwala and the aloo paratha and dahi puri was so nice! The service is always great at Parneet was very kind and accommodating. We have been to Chatwala more than 5 times already.”
  • Google user
    “recently had a vegetarian meal and was very impressed with the quality and taste. The food was fresh, flavourful, and beautifully presented. There was a great variety of vegetables and ingredients, all cooked perfectly and well-seasoned. The portion size was generous, and the dishes were both healthy and satisfying. It was a wonderful dining experience, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious vegetarian food.”
  • Google user
    “Amazing , great and fresh food. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal , we ordered chilli paneer wraps and noodle wraps with jetty fried rice and a tokri special chaat. The special chaat was crispy and well balanced flavour , great peppery flavor of the fried rice and noodle wraps and the paneer wraps had a really crunchy paneer.”
  • Google user
    “Fantastic Top service food, visited the space station and found this on google It’s authentic and high quality Lovely staff very cheap 5 stars fully recommend We will be back next time”

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Accessibility· 2
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

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