Kayal Nottingham
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Nottingham
What it’s like
South Indian and Keralan cooking in the city centre, known for its dosas, thalis and properly plant-heavy menu.
This is a Keralan kitchen rather than the usual curry-house list, so expect dosas, sambar and house-made chutneys alongside seafood curries and a genuinely deep vegetarian and vegan section. If you've not had South Indian food before, the lunch thali is the easy way in, and it's apparently one of the more popular orders here along with the dosas.
It's open every day from midday, running through to 10pm most nights and 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, so there's room for a long lazy lunch or a proper evening sit-down without feeling rushed either end.
Booking isn't compulsory but they'd rather you did, especially if you're going at peak lunch time or on a weekend, when a table without a reservation is more of a gamble. There's no need to hunt for a space right outside either, with several car parks close by including Kent Street, Cowan Street and Woolpack Lane if you're driving in.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Recommended, especially at peak lunch hours and weekends
- Parking
- Several nearby car parks: Kent Street (7 min), Lower Parliament Street (Smart Parking), Cowan Street, Marco Island Brook Street
- The lunch thalis and dosas are the dishes people mention most.
- Peak lunch and weekend sittings are the times to book ahead for.
- It's open every day from midday, so there's no early closing to plan around.
Plan your visit
Do we need to book?
Not strictly, but it's recommended, particularly for weekend or peak lunch sittings.
What time does it open?
Midday every day. It closes at 10pm Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, several car parks are close by, including Kent Street, Lower Parliament Street, Cowan Street, Marco Island Brook Street and Woolpack Lane.
Is it good for vegetarians or vegans?
Yes, there's an extensive vegetarian and vegan menu, which is a big part of South Indian cooking generally.
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