Kayal - Leicester

The word Kayal is used to refer to the serene backwaters of the South Indian state of Kerala, sometimes referred to as 'God's own country' because of its natural beauty. Kayal opened its doors in Granby Street, alongside vegetarian restaurant Halli, serving customers authentic South Indian seafood in a simple yet appealing setting.

The popular venue introduces customers to the state's backwater cuisine, and with its long coastline and many inland waterways, Keralites love seafood, baked, steamed, fried or as flavoursome curries, not to forget meat and vegetarian creations.

Start your meal with drumstick soup, known for its medicinal qualities in ayurveda; a platter of mixed seafood, batter-fried banana, or stuffed lentil pancakes called masala dosa. Mains of prawn; Malabar chicken; meen pollichathu, pomfret in banana leaf; creamy mutton stew, duck roast, and vegetarian specials of olan, and sides of moru curry or crab thoran can be accompanied by biryani, coconut rice, or traditional Indian bread.

Trust a dessert of vermicelli payasam to help you sign-off in style. Wines, beer and champagne complement the food.