Daman Samudra Restaurant

257 Melton Rd, Leicester LE4 7AN, United Kingdom
+44 116 266 6500
$$$ Indian restaurant
(261 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Daman Samudra Restaurant sits quietly on Melton Road, offering a straightforward but warmly familiar take on Indian dining in Leicester. This is the kind of place that suits a range of occasions, whether you're coming in for a family meal, catching up with friends, or craving a reliably hearty dish after a busy day.

The atmosphere here carries a homely vibe that many visitors have appreciated, with a no-fuss dining room that feels welcoming rather than overly styled. It doesn’t try to impress with flashiness, but instead creates a relaxed setting where the focus is firmly on the food and friendly service.

The menu covers a good spectrum of Indian classics. Dishes like their Lamb Curry and Dhaba Style Chicken Curry come across as highlights—the kind of robust, well-balanced flavors that remind you of home-cooked meals rather than a conventionally “restauranty” polish. Their Tandori Mix Grill and Tikka Kebab Sizzler add some variety for those who enjoy grilled meats, while the Garlic Naan delivers on freshness and pairs well with the saucier dishes. Vegetarians aren’t left out either, with options like Paneer Tikka Masala and Crispy Aubergine providing satisfying alternatives.

Locals seem to appreciate the consistently warm service, mentioning the polite and attentive staff that contribute to the overall experience without being intrusive. Groups, including sizable ones, have found the restaurant accommodating, which speaks to its flexibility beyond quiet dinners for two.

Calling ahead is a sensible move, especially during evenings and weekends when the place can fill up with locals who know it’s a spot for thoughtful flavors rather than flash. If you’re looking for an Indian meal in Leicester that leans into solid, genuine cooking paired with an easygoing atmosphere, Daman Samudra calmly holds its own.

Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves coffee
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Parking
Somewhat difficult to find a space

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

6:30 AM - 11:00 PM

Tuesday

6:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday

6:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday

6:30 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday

6:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Saturday

6:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Sunday

6:30 AM - 11:30 PM

261 Reviews
Nisil Sheth

08 Jan 2026

Amazing place with really tasty food. Staff are very polite and food on the plate is the best in Leicester. We ordered a range of dishes and they all came out fresh and piping hot. Both veg and non-veg cuisine is lovely. A really wonderful family vibe. Well done Sagar and Team! We will certainly be returning. Thank you

Ron

16 Oct 2025

Me and a friend who wanted to have a Indian food went down this place was excellent I used to go a lot back in the day tort let’s go back and see if the food is still on point . It was more then I expected it’s was amazing the Nan was fresh and curry was always tasty and fresh I ordered the dhaba style chicken curry and lamb meethi two nans and few beers . Service was good . Overall I have to say the pricing is reasonable also.

Taashi Mistry

08 Oct 2025

Travelled all the way from London just for their food! Best food in town. Great service and such a nice homely feel! Would highly recommend whether youre in Leciester or London !

Achu Thobhani

07 Oct 2025

Great food great ambience would highly recommend! We were a group of 11 and the food was fresh and tasty. Great choices and great service Will definitely be back

Ajay Thobhani

05 Oct 2025

A lovely restaurant. Excellent food and the staff were brilliant. Dishes we ordered were tasty and cooked to perfection. A really memorable experience and we will be going back regularly.

Vikrant Kumbhar

03 Oct 2025

It’s a nice restaurant serving tasty Indian food. With so many restaurants serving good Indian food in Leicester it’s hard to stand out. But this restaurant does it with it simple no nonsense approach. Simple, authentic food. Great taste and good service. It’s also reasonably priced. I would definitely visit again and recommend this place to anyone looking old or authentic Indian food.

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