Long established vegetarian Indian food and sweets mart, with a a large restaurant area located on the first floor of the building. Open Tue-Fri 18:00-21:00, Sat 12:00-21:30, Sun 12:00-20:00.
Came here today with the family. The starters almost filled us up and we couldn’t manage all the mains - they packaged the leftovers up for us and we’ll be having them for lunch tomorrow.
As the restaurant is vegetarian, it’s a rather nice touch that it’s the things that aren’t vegan that are labelled.
Jay Rayner did his final review on this restaurant and he also ended up taking food home! https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/mar/09/sharmilee-leicester-it-really-is-worth-your-time-restaurant-review?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Almost all of the items from the buffet were vegan (just ask the staff to be sure). The restaurant was full of Indian people (which is usually a sign that the food is good). Could be a bit spicy for some.
This is my favourite Indian restaurant in the UK, not just my favourite in Leicester! The food is always excellent, and the Paneer Shashlik is to die for. It's also very reasonably priced.
4 Reviews
First Review by Superfry
DebbieWilbur
Points +572
Very generous portions - delicious - Edit
Came here today with the family. The starters almost filled us up and we couldn’t manage all the mains - they packaged the leftovers up for us and we’ll be having them for lunch tomorrow.
Read moreAs the restaurant is vegetarian, it’s a rather nice touch that it’s the things that aren’t vegan that are labelled.
Jay Rayner did his final review on this restaurant and he also ended up taking food home! https://www.theguardian.com/food/2025/mar/09/sharmilee-leicester-it-really-is-worth-your-time-restaurant-review?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-25
Pros: The vegetable sizzler was incredible, The spinach puri, The bengan bhartha
Guest
NicolasPirlet
Points +1084
Great buffet! - Edit
Almost all of the items from the buffet were vegan (just ask the staff to be sure). The restaurant was full of Indian people (which is usually a sign that the food is good). Could be a bit spicy for some.
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springy77
Points +18
Best restaurant in Leicester - Edit
This is my favourite Indian restaurant in the UK, not just my favourite in Leicester! The food is always excellent, and the Paneer Shashlik is to die for. It's also very reasonably priced.
Read morePros: Excellent food , Good value, Friendly staff
Guest
Superfry
Points +235
Excellent Indian Restaurant - Edit
Had a fantastic meal. Lots of vegan options
Read morePros: Good value, Great tasting dishes, All vegetarian
Cons: not all vegan, Outside of city centre
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