Udupi Shivalli

You'll find this South Indian vegetarian restaurant tucked along Welford Road, where the aroma of coconut chutney and sambar draws you in from the pavement. The menu reads like a love letter to Udupi cuisine – think crispy masala dosas the size of dinner plates, fluffy idli that practically melts on your tongue, and uttapam topped with fresh vegetables that actually taste like they've seen sunlight recently. The portions are generous without being wasteful, and at these prices, you'd be daft not to order the full spread. The staff know their stuff and aren't shy about recommending dishes if you're new to proper South Indian food. It's the sort of place that's converted plenty of Leicester locals from thinking all Indian food comes with naan and chicken tikka masala.