Rahat Restaurant
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About Rahat Restaurant
Rahat Restaurant is an Indian restaurant on Suffolk Street in Leicester, serving halal food with mostly takeaway trade and only limited seating on site. The menu changes daily, built around home cooked dishes rather than a fixed printed list, and dishes such as lamb curry and karahi served with naan can sell out before the day is done. The restaurant takes no bookings, and diners simply walk in and order at the counter. It opens daily, so the changing menu is on offer every day of the week rather than on set days. Given the daily turnover, arriving earlier in the day gives a better chance of finding the full range of curries still available.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- DietaryHalal food
Menu & Prices
17 dishes- Lamb Biryani
- Lamb Gosst
- Lamb S6 Spicy
- Paya
- Chops Curry
- Kheema
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb karahi, dhal chawal, fresh naan and daily changing home cooked menu.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb karahi, dhal chawal, fresh naan and daily changing home cooked menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the home cooked curries, with lamb karahi, chicken karahi and handi gosht called delicious and lip-smacking, and the soft, fresh naan singled out as the best part. Others describe a menu that changes daily, authentic food, and a dhar chawal takeaway that was tasty and succulent. Some say the food beats more hyped restaurants despite the plain interior, and one notes the small space with limited seating makes takeaway the better choice. Complaints centre on service and portions. One reviewer found nobody at the front desk and received no greeting, another said staff seemed unbothered when asked about prices, and a third reports a burnt kebab roll and an uncovered self-service salad tray. Portions draw comment too: a lamb curry with too many bones and a dhar chawal box with more soup than meat. One caller was told paya was available, then turned away at the door because the curries had run out by mid afternoon.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the home cooked curries, with lamb karahi, chicken karahi and handi gosht called delicious and lip-smacking, and the soft, fresh naan singled out as the best part. Others describe a menu that changes daily, authentic food, and a dhar chawal takeaway that was tasty and succulent. Some say the food beats more hyped restaurants despite the plain interior, and one notes the small space with limited seating makes takeaway the better choice. Complaints centre on service and portions. One reviewer found nobody at the front desk and received no greeting, another said staff seemed unbothered when asked about prices, and a third reports a burnt kebab roll and an uncovered self-service salad tray. Portions draw comment too: a lamb curry with too many bones and a dhar chawal box with more soup than meat. One caller was told paya was available, then turned away at the door because the curries had run out by mid afternoon.
Featured reviews
- sonia bhagat
“Worst restaurant in leicester. Rang them regarding paya and they said they have. When we reached in the restaurant they told us its not available. Then we asked about any curry which is available they said all finished . How is this possible that everything is finished around 14.50pm ? Worst worst and worst restaurant in leicester. Not recommmended.”
- Raman
“I tried their lamb karahi, chicken karahi, and handi gosht, all were absolutely delicious and lip-smacking. The best part was the soft, fresh naan. It’s a small restaurant with limited seating, so I prefer takeaway.”
- safraz kothiya
“If you want good tasty food then go to Rahat! If you like good deco and don’t care about food then go to tipu sultan”
- Abraar Jakhura
“Visited rahat restaurant first time got dhar chawal for take out it was abseloutely delicious tasty succulent but down fall there was more soup than meat in the box there should have been more meat honest opinion rating 7 out of 10”
- Yashvi Chauhan
“We haven't tried the food but i just wanted to say the service was terrible, we asked for the price and they weren't even bothered, on the photos there have put the price. Please improve the service and add the price on the menu, Thank you”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Halal food
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Halal food
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- Table service
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Restaurants near Rahat Restaurant
- Mr Veggie Pizza Co4.54260.1 mi£10–20Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
mr veggie special pizza, shahi paneer pizza, veggie burger
- Shere Punjab4.44870.1 mi
saag with makke di roti, aloo paratha, samosas
- Lahore tikka kebab4.51660.2 miGood for kids
lamb mandi, shish kebab naan, masala fish
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rahat Restaurant | 4.3271 | — | £1–15 | lamb karahi, dhal chawal, fresh naan |
| Mr Veggie Pizza CoVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.5426 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | mr veggie special pizza, shahi paneer pizza, veggie burger |
| Shere Punjab | 4.4487 | 0.1 mi | — | saag with makke di roti, aloo paratha, samosas |
| Lahore tikka kebabGood for kids | 4.5166 | 0.2 mi | — | lamb mandi, shish kebab naan, masala fish |
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