Restaurant · Nottingham
Kerala cooking is the draw here, and it lands a long way from standard British-Indian curry-house fare — think coconut, seafood, crisp dosas and the Kayal Special Sadya, a tasting menu of seven curries in small, perfectly judged portions. Families report a relaxed, unhurried room where courses arrive at a steady pace, which matters when someone small is running out of patience. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and free parking, plus vegan and halal options and outdoor seating in warm weather. The Monday lunchtime deal — around £6.95 for curries, chutneys, rice and dosa — is remarkable value. Staff are happy to steer you through the menu if it's unfamiliar. Not everything wins: opinions split sharply on the lentil doughnut starter, and the odd off-night gets reported, so worth booking and going hungry for the fish.
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