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Shahi Nan Kebab

Kebab ShopLeicester

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(333 reviews)

Quick info

+44 116 273 8936
301 St Saviours Rd, Leicester LE5 4HG, United Kingdom
£1–15

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About Shahi Nan Kebab

Charcoal grills cook in view of customers at Shahi Nan Kebab, a kebab shop on St Saviours Rd in Leicester where payment is cash only, so bring notes when you order at the counter. Seekh and shish kebabs come in a bread, pitta or naan, with chopped onions and a chilli and sweet onion sauce, and chicken tikka is served as a plate of grilled pieces. The room is plain, with cream walls marked by smoke from the grills. There are no reservations, and orders are placed on a walk-in basis. Takeaway runs alongside eating in for anyone taking food home. The family-run shop opens daily.

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  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Parking

Menu & Prices

4 dishes
  • Kebab Roll
  • Chilli
  • Chicken Biryani
  • French Fries
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Reviews

4.2/5
333 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention seekh kebabs, chicken tikka, shish kebabs and kebab in pitta.

5★
218
4★
44
3★
25
2★
14
1★
32

Customer Review Summary

The complaints are specific and recurring. Some longtime customers say the place is not what it was: three kebabs stuffed into a small pitta, a kebab roll with two thin kebabs and watery sauce in a shop-bought naan, and small portions of chicken and shish for the price. One reviewer describes a worker eating in front of customers, onions added after asking for none, burnt tikka bites, and food handed over in a black bag. Another finds it less spicy than comparable restaurants.

Featured reviews

  • Wakaas Hussain
    “This is not the Shahi Naan kebab of old. Getting 3 kebabs stuffed into a small pitta bread isn't what a proper naan kebab should be. The original owners would be disappointed.”
  • patel mahi
    “Been coming here for years with my whole family. The kebabs still taste just like they always have. Really glad to see Auntie and her son carrying on Uncle's legacy.”
  • Springerlamb75 sharma
    “Worst portions and food ever £3.70 for six very small piece of chicken £1.70 for small piece of shish .. I think because we had takeaway.. He ripped us off.. Oh and we got a little bit of sweet onion sauce which I put in the bin because it was shit”
  • Jawaad B
    “The places that serve the best food are not always the most glamorous! Shahi Nan kebab in Leicester does THE best seekh kebabs in my opinion. When the food is that good, you don't need bells and whistles. Been going there for over 40 years and still love it!”
  • Harris Hussain
    “We drove to Shahi Naan Kebab in Leicester to open our iftar, and what a hidden gem this place turned out to be. We ordered the chicken curry, their famous seekh kebabs, and chicken tikka, and everything was absolutely packed with flavour. The food tasted authentic and homemade, the kind of place where you can really tell the recipes have been perfected over time. The seekh kebabs in particular were fantastic — really meaty, juicy, and full of flavour. The restaurant itself has a proper old-school feel inside, which adds to the charm and makes it feel like a true hidden gem rather than somewhere overly commercial. A really nice touch was that they also cooked us some complimentary pakoras, which was very thoughtful and much appreciated while we were opening our fast. On top of that, the prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. If you’re in Leicester and looking for authentic, flavourful food in a humble setting, Shahi Naan Kebab is definitely worth visiting.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Small plates

Amenities

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Delivery
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Casual
  • On-site services
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  • Quick bite
  • Breakfast
  • Solo dining
Dining options· 3
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Service options· 1
  • Drive-through
Crowd· 1
  • Groups
Offerings· 1
  • Small plates
Parking· 1
  • Parking

Location

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