Teli's Spicy Haandi

Teli's Spicy Haandi on Walnut Street — the current name for the long-running Spicy Haandi restaurant — is an Indian and East African restaurant ranked #156 on TripAdvisor Leicester with 135 reviews and a 4.5 Google score. The same family continues to use the haandi: a copper cooking vessel that gives the curries their characteristic homemade depth. East African specials draw particular praise — one reviewer called them "sensational" — alongside king prawns described as "super size and plump, full of flavour." Staff take time to explain the history of the cooking and where the dishes originate, creating a warmth that keeps regulars returning. Ample parking outside and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere make it as much a destination restaurant as a takeaway.