Shivalli

21 Welford Rd, Leicester

With express dosa huts popping up in almost every city, finding an authentic south Indian vegetarian restaurant is no mean feat. Shivalli is an exception. The chefs hail from the southern town of Udupi, so expect fluffy steamed rice and lentil cakes, fried aubergine puffs and masala dosas stuffed with cottage cheese and potatoes. Taste a bit of everything with the Shivalli special thali. From pappadums to pooris (fried, wheat-flour bread) and all the curries you could wish for, even the most seasoned carnivore would be hard-pressed to leave unsatisfied.