Mem-Saab Leicester is a family-run Indian fine dining restaurant at 98 Vaughan Way. Back at the location where its story began, it combines elegant contemporary surroundings with a hospitality tradition developed over several decades in Leicester.
Chefs drawing on different regions of India prepare a menu that moves between home-style flavours and polished restaurant presentation. Starters include tandoori meats, fish, paneer and vegetable dishes, while sharing platters allow a table to compare several preparations.
Main courses cover regional chef specials and familiar curries such as karahi, korma, tikka masala, madras and saag, offered with meat, seafood, paneer or vegetables. Slow-cooked biryani, rice, breads and chutneys complete a meal, followed by Indian and contemporary desserts.
A champagne bar and private dining room make the restaurant suitable for celebrations, corporate dinners and tailored group menus. The menu identifies common allergens and some dishes can be adapted, but guests should discuss dietary requirements with the team before ordering.
Address: 98 Vaughan Way, Leicester LE1 4SH, England
Mem Saab Menu
Chefs Special Starters
Aloo Tikki & Garlic Mushrooms
Homemade cumin infused spiced potato cakes. Served on a bed of garlic mushrooms and dressed with tamarind. (v & g) Available without gluten.
King Prawn Puri
Spiced king prawns served on puri bread. Garnished with coriander and red onions. (g)
Chana Puri
Spiced chickpeas served on puri bread. Garnished with coriander and red onions. (v & g)
Lamb Seekh Kebabs
Ground lamb fillet seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices. Cooked to perfection in the tandoor. Served with salad and mint yoghurt. (m)*
Amritsari Fish
Marinated cod fillet in a light crisp batter, flavoured with ginger, garlic and kashmiri chilli. Served with coriander chutney and red onions. (g) Available without gluten.
Memsaab Murgh Tikka
Tender chicken fillets marinated in a luxurious blend of hung yoghurt and distinctive Memsaab spices, then grilled to achieve a smoky perfection. (m)
Sharing Meat Platter
For 2 people. A combination of lamb seekh kebab, Memsaab murgh tikka and Amritsari fish. Served with salad and mint chutney. (m & g)
Malai Tikka
Chicken fillets marinated in a cream cheese, green cardamom and white pepper roasted in the tandoor. Served with a beetroot chutney. (m)
Onion Bhaji
Onion fritters in a light chickpea batter. Served with lime wedges and coriander chutney. (v & g) (available without gluten)
Kothimbir Jhinga
Barbequed jumbo king prawns flavoured with fresh coriander, garlic and green chilli. (m)*
Lasooni Chilli Chicken
Spicy and tangy appetizer made with crispy chicken, garlic, bell peppers, onions and chilli. (g)
Chilli Paneer
Popular Indo-Chinese dish with cubes of fried crispy paneer toasted in a spicy sauce with peppers & onions. (v, m & g)
Tandoori Lamb Cutlets
Barbequed spring lamb chops marinated in fresh ground spices, ginger and garlic. “A Memsaab favourite”. (m)
Kasoori Broccoli
Florets of broccoli marinated in fenugreek infused yoghurt and a blend of pounded spices. Blazed in the tandoori oven. (v & m)
Punjabi Samosa
Homemade triangular pastries filled with spiced potatoes, onions and peas accompanied with mala chickpeas. Garnished with coriander, red onion and tamarind chutney. (v & g)
Sharing Veg Platter
For 2 people. A sumptuous platter of achari paneer shashlik, onion bhajis and kasoori broccoli. (v, m & g)
Achari Paneer Shashlik
Indian tandoori grilled cheese, bell peppers and onions marinated in pickling spices. (v & m)
Salmon Sunheri
Salmon fillets lightly spiced, skewered and delicately grilled until golden. (m)
Chefs Collection
Ajwaini Jhinga
Jumbo king prawns marinated in sun dried chilli, garlic and ginger. Served with salad, rice and a South Indian curry sauce. Mouth-watering. (m)
Railway Lamb and Potato (Vindaloo)
Slow cooked lamb, pot roasted potatoes and freshly pounded spice. A dish served to first class diners on the Indian Express during the 19th century. We have added a generous helping of green chillies, making it fiery!
Garlic Chilli Chicken
Diced fillet of chicken in a roasted garlic, ginger and chilli flavoured base. Finished with spring onions and chilli. Hot and spicy!
Garlic Chilli Chicken (King Prawn)
King prawn surcharge £3.45.
South Indian Seafood Biryani
Monkfish, cod and king prawns steamed with basmati rice, flavoured with curry leaves, mustard seeds, cayenne chilli and seafood spices. Garnished with a roasted spicy poppadom and served with moilee sauce. A South Indian classic. (ms)
Chicken Tikka Shashlik
Grilled fillets of chicken with bell peppers and onions, marinated in an electric mix of pounded spices. Served with salad, rice and a traditional curry sauce. (m)
Lamb Nihari
Slow cooked lamb fillet in a homemade lamb shank stock. Full of intense and strong flavours, finished with a blend of Nihari spices. Melt in your mouth texture. (g & n)
Monkfish or King Prawn Moilee
Authentic Kerelan dish in a spicy coconut stock, tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves and cayenne chilli. (ms)
Chicken Chettinad
This dish is known for its complexity of flavours through a variety of freshly pounded spices, chilli, curry leaves and coconut. A South Indian dish from the Chettinad region of Tamil Nadu. Lamb surcharge £1.45.
Sukka Cod Masala
Fresh cod steamed in a thick bhuna style sauce flavoured with ginger, tomato, caramelised onions and a generous helping of fresh coriander. A rustic Punjabi dish. King Prawn surcharge £2.
Mangalorean Fish Curry
Spiced tilapia fish or king prawns cooked with a blend of mustard seeds, garlic, reduced onions, curry leaves and tamarind, creating a subtle tangy finish. King Prawn surcharge £2.
Kashmiri Lamb Rogan
Diced tender lamb braised with tomatoes, garlic, chilli and a blend of ground spices.
Butter Chicken Masala
Tender chicken fillets in a smooth textured butter masala sauce. Creamy yet moderately spicy. (m)
Rajasthani Laal Maas (Madras)
Laal maas is a vibrant, rich and decadent lamb curry from Rajasthan. A curry so full of flavour with a deep and glossy red hue. A spicy favourite among royalty. (m)
Tandoori Combination
A mix of tandoori salmon, chicken tikka, seekh kebab, lamb cutlet and ajwaini king prawn. Served with rice, salad and accompanying curry sauce. (m)
Dhaba Chicken
A rustic Punjabi chicken curry, often served in highway dhabas (roadside cafes) and popular among truckers. Known for its rich, bold and spicy flavours. (m)*
Timeless Classics
Prices shown for Chicken, Lamb, King Prawns, Paneer (v & m), and Vegetables (v) respectively.
Traditional Korma
Mild coconut and exotic mango flavours without the fire and spice. (m & n)
Tikka Masala
A British classic that requires no introduction. (m & n)
Karahi
Onions and capsicum pan roasted with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic and tomatoes. Finished with cayenne chilli and coriander.
Madras
A rich flavoured dish with a generous handful of chillies. Hot & spicy!
Saag Wala
Chosen filling tempered with fresh spinach, cumin, coriander and garam masala. Finished with fresh ginger. (m)
Dhum Biryani
Slow cooked in a sealed pot in its own juices and steam, allowing the spices and herbs to fully infuse the chosen filling and rice. Served with a cucumber raita. (m & g)
Vegetarian
Prices shown for Main and Side respectively.
Aloo Gobi Masala
A flavourful vegetarian dish with pan roasted baby potatoes, cauliflower and a blend of freshly ground spices. (v)
Paneer Methi Makhani
Indian cottage cheese in a velvety textured sauce finished with fresh fenugreek. (v, m & n)
Bombay Aloo
Baby potatoes tossed with ginger, garlic and freshly pounded garam masala. (v)
Bhindi Dopiyaza
Fresh okra sauteed with pounded spices and a generous helping of onions. (v & g)
Malai Kofta
Indian cheese and potato dumplings in a delicious creamy malai sauce. (v, m & g)
Daal Makhani
Mixed lentils and kidney beans simmered for 12 hours and finished with garam masala, cream and makhani. The most eaten dish in India. (v & m)
Tarkha Daal
Yellow lentils tempered with onions, tomatoes, roasted garlic and green chilli. (v)
Sarson Ka Saag
A North Indian delicacy made from mustard greens, spinach and fenugreek. (v & m)
Mushroom Matar
This hearty Indian dish combines earthy mushrooms with the sweetness of green peas, creating a balance of textures and flavours. (v & m)
Amritsari Chole
Curried chickpeas flavoured with ginger, garlic and chana masala. (v)
Aloo Bhengun
Aubergines and baby potatoes in a caramelised tomato and onion base simmered with fresh ground spices. (v & g)
Butter Paneer Masala
Soft Indian cheese in a smooth textured butter masala sauce. Creamy yet moderately spicy. (v & m)
Rice & Breads
Boiled Basmati Rice
(v)
Basmati Pilau Rice
(v & g) Available without gluten.
Mushroom and Spring Onion Rice
(v)
Jeera Rice
(v)
Tandoori Roti
(v, m & g)*
Tawa Chapati
(v, m & g)*
Lacha Paratha
(v, m & g)*
Aloo Paratha
(v, m & g)*
Plain Butter Naan
(v, m, g & e)
Stuffed Potato and Onion Kulcha
(v, m, g & e)
Garlic and Coriander Naan
(v, m, g & e)
Chilli Naan
(v, m, g & e)
Peshwari Naan
Coconut and cherry stuffing. Glazed with honey. (v, m, g, n & e)
Cheese and Chilli Naan
(v, m, g & e)
Keema Naan
(m, g & e)
Accompaniments
Poppadom
Plain or spicy grilled. (v)
Trio of Homemade Chutneys
Spiced onions, mango & onion seed, apple & mint. (v)
Natural Yoghurt
(v & m)
Cucumber Raita
(v & m)
Onion Lacha Salad
Fresh onion rings, lemon, chaat masala and chilli. (v)
Mixed Salad
Salad leaves, sliced tomatoes, cucumber, onions, carrots, chilli and lemon. (v)
Chips
(v & g)
Chilli Chips
(v & g)
Mango & Onion Seed Chutney
(v)
Homemade Chilli and Garlic Chutney
(v)
Mint Yoghurt Chutney
(v & m)
Tamarind Dip
(v)
Spiced Onion Chutney
(v)
Apple & Mint Chutney
(v)
Mix Pickle
(v, m & ms)
Homemade Chilli and Garlic Sauce
(ms)
Chef Special Starters
Tandoori Avocado
Creamy avocado halves marinated in a smoky tandoori yoghurt blend, gently charred to perfection and stuffed with a crunchy onion chaat. A bold fusion of Indian spice and buttery richness. (v, m & g) (available without gluten)
Dahi Paneer Cutlet
A rich North Indian appetiser crafted with hung curd and hand crushed paneer delicately spiced and shaped into patties, then finished with a crisp cumin infused exterior. Served with coriander chutney. (v, m & g) (available without gluten)
Chef Special Mains
Achari Gohst
Succulent cuts of slow-braised lamb simmered in a robust gravy infused with house-ground pickling spices, delivering a bold tangy depth reminiscent of traditional Indian pickle with refined elegance. (ms)
Paneer Pista Pasanda
Soft succulent paneer simmered in a mild velvety aromatic gravy enriched with pistachio butter. Delicately spiced with cardamom, garam masala, finished with crushed pistachios for luxurious finish and a nutty flourish. (v, m & n)
Dessert
Gajar Halwa
Carrot and cardamom pudding served warm with vanilla ice-cream and crushed pistachio. (m & n)
Gulab Jamun
Soft sponge pudding dumplings with cardamom syrup. (m & g)
Chocolate Brownie
A classic dessert. Soft, rich and irresistible. Served with ice-cream. (m & e)
Homemade Caramel Milk Cake
A light and airy sponge cake prepared with three varieties of milk. Topped with caramel. (m, g & e)
Pista Kulfi
Traditional pistachio flavoured Indian ice-cream made by our patisserie chef. (m & n)
Teas
Price: 2.95
Traditional
Full bodied, rich & robust
Assam
Brisk and malty with a bright colour
Earl Grey
Black tea blend flavoured with oil of bergamot
Darjeeling
Floral with fruit aromas
Cocktails
Price: 10.50. A wider selection of cocktails available on request.
Espresso Martini
A sumptuous mix of vodka, coffee liqueur and espresso. Variants: Toffee
Whisky Sour
Served short over ice with a classic sweet and sour content. Variants: Amaretto
Pornstar Martini
A passion fruit flavoured cocktail made with vodka, Passoa, fresh passion fruit, lime juice and prosecco
ES Mango
A tropical mango vodka-based cocktail garnished with an extra shot of vodka in an inside out lime
Liqueurs
Prices for 25ml and 50ml measures.
Kahlua (20%ABV)
Archers (18%ABV)
Drambuie (40%ABV)
Cointreau (40%ABV)
Spirits
Prices for 25ml and 50ml measures.
Absolut Vodka (40%ABV)
Absolut Mango (40%ABV)
Ciroc Pineapple (37.5%ABV)
Ciroc Red Berry (37.5%ABV)
White Wines
Prices for 175ml, 250ml and Bottle.
La Castagna Pinot Grigio
Pavia, Italy
Little Cricket Grüner Veltliner
Hungary
Jean Loron Chardonnay
France
Paul Mas Domaine Astruc Viognier
Languedoc, Southwest France
Red Wines
Prices for 175ml, 250ml and Bottle.
Mariquita Merlot
Valle Central, Chile
Jean Gamay Noir
France
Caoba Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
The Den Pinotage
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Beers & Cider
Kingfisher 4.8% ABV
Premium Draught
Sagres 5.0% ABV
Premium Draught
Empress Indian Pale Ale 4.5% ABV (330ml)
Bottled