Dastaan has taken the Leeds culinary scene by storm!
Award-winning dynamic duo, Indian restaurateurs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour promised and delivered a Mayfair fine-dining experience at a fraction of the price.
Nand and Sanjay are experienced chefs. Sanjay was pastry chef at Angela Hartnett’s Murano and both were head chefs at the Michelin starred Gymkhana.
They have used their extensive experience to create in Leeds, something simpler than the high-flying Mayfair restaurant, curating a well considered menu of authentic dishes which are fresh, vibrant and authentic to Dastaan.
You can expect a range of dishes from across the Indian subcontinent, including one of India’s most popular snacks, panipuri, and some unusual additions such as Tandoori broccoli and duck and guinea fowl seekh kebab. Diners will also find a selection of seafood dishes including lobster and prawn dosa, and Malvani fish curry. Beers come from local favourites Kirkstall Brewery, as well as a small but well-curated wine and cocktail menu, with a few options for non-drinkers too.
Anurag Singh who operates Dastaan Leeds says “The team felt that coming to Leeds was “the obvious choice, the food scene is really good”, and he feels that Dastaan will be a welcome addition to Leeds rich culinary landscape, offering a fine dining experience at a fraction of the price.
Dastaan has also now launched its first bottomless brunch offering, available Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2pm. The street food menu includes aloo tikki chaat, dahi puri, cheese and onion dosa, pulled duck dosa, paneer chilli or chicken Kathi rolls and tandoori chicken. Priced at £35pp, the food is paired with unlimited prosecco, cocktails, beer, IPA and wines for a sitting of 90 minutes.
Award-winning Indian restaurateurs Nand Kishor and Sanjay Gour who took London and Surrey by storm in 2017 have now opened their second restaurant in affluent suburbs of Leeds with Anurag Singh at the helm.
Kishor and Gour made their names in the position of Head Chef at the critically acclaimed Michelin-starred Gymkhana restaurant in Mayfair. Dastaan restaurant in Epsom, features in Michelin Guide, Hardens, AA Guide, Good food Guide and has won numerous other accolades. In its first year, it was awarded a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and has retained it ever since. The Guardian described it as “food of the subcontinent elevated way beyond its uninspiring location – Mayfair cooking at mundane prices”.
Dastaan Leeds is a beautiful restaurant with 140 seats over 2 floors. It has room for private events with separate bar. Along with a concise and punchy food menu it also offers an impressive drinks menu. The restaurant was one of the finalists for best newcomer category in the prestigious British Curry Awards 2022.
Indian food fans can indulge in dishes that showcase the rich tapestry of the sub-continent; authentic regional dishes with an innovative, modern twist. The menu has expanded on the popular offerings and it includes dishes like Tellichery Lobster dose, Salli Keema Pav & Kurkuri Bhindi. just to name a few.
Dastaan Leeds is a perfect restaurant to host corporate events with its own parking, dazzling ambiance and an exhilarating menu that can be designed to suit your need.
Dastaan, 473 Otley Road, Adel, Leeds LS16 7NR.
T: 0113 230 0600
www.dastaan.co.uk/leeds
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