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Arti offers some south Indian fare such as dhosa and idli as well as the more standard Indian dishes; warning - the starters are huge and really delicious.

Arti started his restaurant a couple of years back, is very friendly, keen to find out what the customer thinks. This boy's going places! It's a hard act to follow - we've moved to a different city and still looking for an Arti replacement.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15866 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15475
There are many very, very good curry houses in Leeds and Bradford, but the Sheesh manages to serve food that's up there with the best. The service always tips the scales in the Sheesh's direction though.

Key dishes to try include the prawn puri starter, and either the fish balti or sheesh gosht karahi with a side order of cauliflower and aubergine. I've tried most of the menu and have yet to have a bad meal there.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15475 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11500 All with prompt but unobtrusive service.

Seated by a tropical fish tank, which was entertaining. All for £50 - great value and well recommended.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11500 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11347 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11347 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11272 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11175
Cheap with mains at less than a fiver and starters about £2. Friendly staff and a convivial atmosphere when it's full. Keeps funny opening hours though, its open through the day but closes at 10pm.

Worth popping into the Victoria Hotel just along the road afterwards for a swift one.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11175 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11159
Staffed by possibly the smiliest gents I have ever seen or met. Not massive portions by some standards, its all about the flavours, which are consistently a notch above other curry houses around and about. Still a proper good feed though, and all at a belting price.

Raja's has almost a permanent place in the Leeds Good Food Guide.

There are many many other ethnic eateries along the same road (Roundhay Road) so it's worth a look if you're not bothered about Raja's, but there are no bars in the area (except for a well dodgy Irish bar).

If you crave booze give me a knock, theres always beer and wine in the fridge, and I live just round the corner from Raja's.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11159 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9257 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9257 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4280 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4280 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4276
Quality food like this doesn't usually come this cheap - and given the name of the place, baked stuff is a bit of a speciality (and believe me those breads and biscuity pudding things are out of this world). It’s a case of bring your own with the booze - so get your self a fancy bottle of plonk and head there now.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4276 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4954
And there's no menu lottery to get nervous about. Whatever you order off the menu is going to be delicious, so none of that 'I wish I'd ordered what you're having' disappointment. It's not cheap - a meal for two won't leave you much change out of £60, but it's a marvellous luxury and well worth the money. If you're here mid-week, they also do an early-bird menu of three courses for £12.50. It's also two minutes walk from Roundhay Park too, which makes it a perfect lunch venue after a calming Saturday morning stroll.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4954 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3360 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3360 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1241 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/1241