Steaming bowl of authentic Punjabi curry with fresh naan bread and aromatic spices
Authentic Punjabi

Punjabi Tarka – Authentic Punjabi Food in Leicester

Freshly prepared Punjabi dishes, curries, biryani and traditional favourites. Dine in or takeaway.

Why Punjabi Tarka

Authentic Flavors That Taste Like Home

We serve traditional Punjabi cuisine made fresh daily in Leicester, offering both dine-in comfort and convenient takeaway. Hours: Monday 11 am–9 pm Tuesday 11 am–9 pm Wednesday 11 am–9 pm Thursday 11 am–9 pm Friday 11 am–9:30 pm Saturday 11 am–9:30 pm Sunday 11 am–9:30 pm

White partitioned tray containing chickpea curry, flatbread, raita, pickle, and sliced red onions.

Traditional Punjabi Recipes

Authentic dishes passed down and prepared using time-honored methods and quality spices.

Two bowls of chickpea curry, a stack of fried flatbreads, and sliced onions and chilies.

Fresh Daily Preparation

Every meal is made fresh to order, ensuring quality and taste in every bite you enjoy.

Chickpea curry topped with diced red onions, green chutney, and yogurt in a plastic container.

Dine-In & Takeaway

Enjoy Punjabi Tarka in our Leicester restaurant or grab your favorites to take home.

Sizzling cast-iron platter of spiced chicken chunks with sautéed onions and peppers.

Flavorful & Satisfying

Rich, bold Punjabi flavors crafted to deliver authentic taste and genuine satisfaction.

Charred yellow corn flatbread served with thick green mustard leaf puree on a plate.

Quality You Can Trust

Punjabi Tarka is committed to serving consistent, quality meals that keep customers coming back.

Two golden samosas served in a bowl of thick, savory chickpea curry and gravy.

Local Leicester Service

We serve the Leicester community with friendly, reliable service you can depend on.

Customer reviews

Loved by Leicester for authentic flavor

Customers return to Punjabi Tarka for genuine Punjabi dishes, warm hospitality, and food that tastes like home.

The butter chicken is incredible, and the naan comes out hot every time. We've been ordering from Punjabi Tarka every week since we discovered it.

James Wilson, regular customer at Punjabi Tarka

James Wilson

Regular customer

Authentic flavors that transport you straight to Punjab. The lamb curry is perfectly spiced, and the service is always friendly and quick.

Priya Kapoor, food enthusiast

Priya Kapoor

Food enthusiast

Best takeaway option in Leicester for Indian food. Everything tastes fresh, the portions are generous, and they get our order right every time.

David Patel, regular family customer

David Patel

Family of four

The saag paneer is exactly how my grandmother made it. Mihir clearly knows his craft. We recommend Punjabi Tarka to everyone.

Emma Thompson, repeat customer

Emma Thompson

Repeat customer

Fantastic dhal, perfectly cooked rice, and the samosas are crispy on the outside and soft inside. Exactly what authentic Punjabi food should be.

Mohammed Hassan, food critic

Mohammed Hassan

Food critic

We ordered for our office lunch yesterday. Everyone agreed the paneer tikka and biryani were outstanding. Will definitely be ordering again.

Sarah Chen, office manager and customer

Sarah Chen

Office manager

Order authentic Punjabi food today

Taste the real flavors of Punjab. Order online for takeaway or call to book your table at Punjabi Tarka in Leicester.

Our story

Authentic Punjabi flavors brought to Leicester

We started Punjabi Tarka to share the real taste of Punjab with our community. Every dish is prepared with traditional methods and ingredients we source carefully. We're here to make genuine Indian food part of your everyday.