Mem Saab

Head to Vaughan Way and you'll find yourself in one of Leicester's best-kept corners for genuinely good Indian food. Mem Saab isn't trying to be clever or Instagram-friendly—it's just consistently excellent at what it does. The kitchen knows the difference between a proper biryani and a rice dish with some spices thrown at it, and the service has that rare quality of being attentive without hovering. Whether you're after tandoori, curries that taste like they should, or breads that actually matter, there's a reason this place sits at 4.8 across nearly 500 reviews.