Yorkshire & the Humber Enterprise Awards 2017

10 SME NEWS / Yorkshire &Humber Enterprise Awards 2017 , Tharavadu Restaurant is the first authentic Kerala Restaurant in Leeds, offering truly exceptional food and quality service. We profile the establishment to find out more. Best Indian Restaurant 2017 - Leeds Tharavadu Restaurant is a place where you will experience the flavours of traditional Kerala cooking from the hands of chefs who learned the first lessons from these traditional Nair Tharavadu. The chefs are born and brought up in Kerala and has got numerous years of experience in this traditional way of cooking. As such, there will be no compromise on the quality, and this unique establishment prides itself on being the very best in the region. The establishment derives its name from the concept of Tharavadu, a system of joint family practised by people in Kerala until 1940s. Tharavadu was a legal entity like undivided Nair Family and was entitled to own properties. Today, the ancestral home is often called as Tharavadu. However, the old system was very different and was an integral part of their joint-family lifestyle in the bygone era. In total, ‘Tharavadu’ means family which keeps the values of tradition. Kerala’s long coastline, numerous rivers and backwater networks, and strong fishing industry have contributed to many sea and river food based dishes. Rice and cassava form the staple food of Kerala. The main dish for lunch and dinner is boiled rice. YOR17013 For over 2000 years, Kerala has been visited by ocean-goers, including traders from Greece, Rome, the eastern Mediterranean, Arab countries, and Europe. Thus, Kerala cuisine is a blend of indigenous dishes and foreign dishes adapted to Kerala tastes. In addition to historical diversity, the cultural influences, particularly the large percentages of Muslims and Syrian Christians have also contributed unique dishes and styles to Kerala cuisine, especially non-vegetarian dishes. As testimony to the level of excellence that it provides, Tharavadu entered in to the top 10 restaurants in Leeds with in the first week of opening in the most trusted travel website in the world Tripadvisor. This award is added to a list of accolades that this superb establishment has received, thanks to its dedication to providing fresh, tasty dishes which are both authentic and unique, as well as the very best hospitality to ensure that guests have a truly unforgettable experience. Company: Tharavadu Restaurant Contact: Siby Jose Contact Email: [email protected] Address: 7-8, Mill Hill, Leeds, LS1 5DQ, UK Phone: 0113 244 0500 Website: http://tharavadurestaurants.com/