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Nestled in the heart of Londonderry, Mint Leaf offers an authentic Indian dining experience that combines vibrant flavors with a stylish, modern ambiance. This restaurant stands out not only for its flavorful dishes but also for its unique underground setting, reminiscent of a chic nightclub, which adds an unexpected twist to your culinary journey. Known for its bright green neon sign that guides late-night diners, Mint Leaf is a favorite spot for both locals and visitors seeking a memorable meal in a lively atmosphere.

At Mint Leaf, guests are treated to a sensory feast with standout dishes like the creamy Chicken Tikka Masala, featuring tender white meat chicken bathed in a rich, aromatic sauce, and the flavorful Lamb Kebabs, seasoned with a blend of spices and grilled to perfection. The restaurant’s signature cocktails, such as the Passion Fruit Passion, offer a refreshing complement to the spicy fare, with vibrant flavors and a smooth finish. The ambiance is further enhanced by the intriguing decor, combining wire mesh screens and ambient lighting, creating an intimate yet energetic vibe that makes every visit special.

The origins of Mint Leaf trace back to a vision of blending traditional Indian flavors with a contemporary London setting. The restaurant's decor cleverly transforms an old nightclub into a chic dining space, emphasizing the owner's commitment to providing an ambiance that is both stylish and inviting. The kitchen staff, passionate about authentic cuisine, meticulously craft each dish, ensuring that every bite reflects the rich culinary heritage of India. An interesting tidbit is that the restaurant's late-night vibe is a nod to London's vibrant nightlife, making it a perfect spot for both dinner and late drinks.

Mint Leaf is renowned for its authentic Indian cuisine served in a stylish, nightclub-inspired setting, making it a popular choice for both dinner and late-night drinks.

To enjoy a vibrant mix of traditional Indian flavors, innovative cocktails, and a unique underground nightclub vibe that offers both a culinary and cultural experience.

Experience the vibrant flavors and stylish ambiance of Mint Leaf in Londonderry. Whether you're craving a hearty curry, a refreshing cocktail, or simply looking for a chic spot to unwind, Mint Leaf offers a memorable dining experience that captures the essence of contemporary Indian cuisine. Make sure to explore their signature dishes and enjoy the lively, nightclub-inspired setting that makes every visit extraordinary. Share your experience and indulge in the rich culinary traditions that Mint Leaf proudly presents.

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Overall pretty good Indian restaurant for the area, easy to find at night with their bright green neon sign, right across from the playhouse.

Interior: Very interesting and had a club vibe. Not something most Indian restaurants give you the vibe of in the states. Walk down stairs to what appears to be an old nightclub/lounge turned Indian restaurant. Very dark, sexy vibes, but again unexpected.

Service: 5 stars, we arrived late after viewing a play across the street but were seated quickly with friendly service throughout our dinner. They offered great suggestions and were friendly. No issues there. 

Food: 4 stars, pretty good authentic Indian food. Overall a good meal of the usuals, chicken tikka masala (nice and creamy white meat chicken), white rice, and naan. Tasty!

Pricing is probably why I couldn't give this place 5 stars. I bit steep for what you get. For example the naan bread wasn't cheap and they give you 2 pieces. Normally places give about 4. I think this place is good if your in the area but probably cheaper options if you go a bit further down the block. It was super convenient though because they were open late.

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This place was fantastic.  The only reason I didn't give it a five star was because of the service.  The waiter was nice, but took very long to come and check up on us.  Otherwise the food and drinks were amazing!  Here's what I had: Shakargandi Salad, which is Roast sweet potato, pepper, pickled beetroot with puffed quinoa and seasonal greens. For my entree I had the Meen Moileey which is King fish and coconut stew flavoured with curry leaf, mustard and tamarind, with basmati rice. For my drink I had the whiskey sour.  Everything was on point and delicious!! I will definitely come back here. Officially one of my favorite restaurants in London. 

Please note that the kitchen closes at 11:30pm but the bar stays open until 1am.  Also, they are off to the side of the building and main road, so can be easily missed.

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Great ambiance.  Good cocktails and good wine selection.  A stylish presentation of good tasting Indian food.

If you like aubergine, then order the "Baingan Ka Bharta."  It's smoked aubergine mash with ginger, chili, and cumin.  The texture is wonderfully smooth and it tastes very flavorful with all the spices.  Has a kick to it.

Steamed Basmati rice is nice a fluffy - well done Mint Leaf!

The "Mixed Grilled Platter" comes with prawns, chicken, salmon, ground beef, and paneer.  All very delicious and some are a bit spicy.  You wouldn't expect to have salmon as part of this platter since it is focused on kabobs but you will be pleasantly surprised! :)

Naan was very tasty - good consistency

Desserts are not bad but also not extremely memorable either.  They are nicely plated though.

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For the prices being charged, presentation can be better. That aside, food is good!

Prawn curry - spicy! My mouth was on fire!
Chicken tikka masala - standard but poor presentation 
Naan - standard 

Given the prices for Indian food, I expect more. Then again, being from the states, I feel everything here is expensive. So maybe it's just me...

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Excellent food in a very stylish restaurant. The atmosphere in this place was quite good.

Everything was delicious, well prepared, and perfectly seasoned. I particularly loved the the lamb kebab with mint and coriander and another dish, gloriously spicy, with tomatoes and chick peas whose name I cant remember.

The Mint Leaf is pricey, but it never claims to be cheap. It's definitely an upper end place, but one that serves up some great South Asian food.  Definitely worth a visit!

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TLDR: avoid at all costs if you have theatre tickets. 

We made a reservation for 3 at 6pm. During the reservation process, we selected the pre-theatre menu so that we could be sure to catch our 7pm show next door. 

When two of our party arrived at 5:50, the lovely and gracious hostess asked if we'd like to sit at the bar while our table was prepared. Since we were early, we agreed. 

My friend ordered an iced tea, (which was on the menu), and I ordered a gin and tonic. They brought out a mediocre gin and tonic for me and a sangria iced tea for her. I pointed out that she hadn't ordered that, and the (super good looking) waiter said they didn't serve iced tea. Instead of arguing with him, we asked for water. 

We asked about our table several times and assured the hostess that we didn't need to wait on our third person. She said "excellent!" Because she is adorable. 

We waited until 6:30 and asked about our table again, this time, to a gentleman that seemed to be in management. We reminded him we didn't need to wait on the rest of our party. He seemed surprised. 

We were seated at 6:35. A man who came over to explain the gluten free aspects of the menu seemed surprised and annoyed when we asked him to go ahead and take our order. We reminded him about our theatre tickets. 

Appetizers arrived at 7 and were delicious. At 7:20, I became anxious and asked about our next two courses. I again reminded the wait staff about our theatre tickets. We received our entrees at 7:25. We asked that our third course be packed up. They told us it couldn't be done and seemed annoyed when we asked that the third course be taken off of our checks. 

Overall, lovely human beings at the front of the house, but slow and disorganized. At the table, the service was nonexistent (glasses were consistently unfilled and requests ignored) or brusque and rude.

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Conceptual Indian restaurant that offers it's patrons extensive and high quality dishes. The venue is a clever arrangement of wire mesh screens, wooden slats and ambient lighting. Intelligent use of space matched only by the chef's intelligent use of ingredients.
For those awaiting a table there is the added option of sampling a cocktail at the bar and service is swift and reliable.
Great selection of desserts too (British as well as Indian). Worth a visit.

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Located downstairs, the Mint Leaf was a great choice for a late night drink. The bar wasn't too crowded, but enough to not feel lonely. I came with a group of 3 and we were greeted right away. The drink list is lengthy and there are options for everyone. Most drinks vary from $8-$12. I ordered the pornstar which was vodka, passion fruit and champagne. It was delicious! It even came with a side of fresh passion fruit. 

If you're looking for some tasty drinks in a cool atmosphere, Mint Leaf is your place.

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I would like to have given the Mint Leaf a four/five star review, but something happened at the end of our dinner that really bothered me....we'll get to that in a second.  First the good.

We visited the U.K. for the holiday....Sussex for Christmas and London For New Year's Eve.  We figured The Mint Leaf would be perfect for dinner as we were going to the Hotel Trafalgar for a party.  They had two set prix fixe menus...one for £30 and one for £50.  The only difference between the two was an option for lamb on the more expensive menu.

I surprised that amount of paperwork we had to fill out in order to reserve a table.  In addition, I had to fax a copy of both the front AND back side of my credit card which made me incredibly uneasy.  They were however, very efficient and accommodating and gave us a reservation for four at 7pm for the early/£30 menu.

When we arrived, I was reminded of Hakkasan several times, first by the fact that you have to descend into the restaurant from street level and more importantly by the size, decor and dim, sexy lighting of the space.  There was incense burning in the reception area and several friendly hosts/hostesses there to take our coats.  The bar was adjacent, so we decided to head over for a drink before taking our table.

The pours are generous...and so are the prices.  I was a bit surprised that my Capparinia had so much ice in it.  It tasted like one, but looked like a Mojito.  We were reminded that we had to finish dinner by 9pm, so we decided to move to our table.

The host escorted us to a table that was adjacent to the server computer and the door to the bright kitchen which I was facing.  Call me a pain in the ass American, but I immediately asked to be moved.  It had to be the worst table in the restaurant.  Once we moved to a better table, we were all much more pleased with our surroundings.

I wish I still had the prix fixe menu we printed out because it was a long night with lots of wine and champagne, but I will do my best...we started with a sampling of samosas which were tasty, which was followed by a tasting plate which included small tastings of what I believe was Matar Paneer, Chicken Tika Masala and a couple of other dishes.  In my opinion, the portions were WAY too small.  The final course was the main course. I had a coconut shrimp dish. The sauce was amazing, but the shrimp tasted somewhat metallic.  The chocolate lava cake dessert was fantastic...somewhat small, but really good.

There was also a band playing in the bar that started around 8PM...the guy with the sax roamed around the restaurant playing to the individual tables which was kind of chill.

All in all aside from what happened next, I'd say a solid four star experience taking into account the location, ambiance, service and food.  

When the bill arrived, we had been charged for the entire amount of the prix fixe dinner for four.  Keep in mind I had to pay a deposit of £80.  Also keep in mind that EVERYONE at dinner that night had to pay a deposit.  It's not like we were the only ones that paid a deposit and he forgot.  In fact, the check even had my name imprinted on it by the computer.  They tried to have me pay the £80 twice in my opinion knowingly.  If I absolutely knew it, they'd have gotten one star.  I don't, so I'm just mentioning it so that others who ate there that night might want to check their bills...or those that go next year don't have that "mistake" happen to them.

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I went to Mint Leaf during restaurant week for lunch. The place was empty, but my dining partner informed me that this was not usually the case. He also said that, upon one of his meals there, he'd spotted Nicholas Cage!

Celebrities aside, the food was great and the ambiance very hip and trendy. The lentils were amazing. And I still have dreams about the poached pear and chocolate sorbet dessert. Admittedly, I've only tasted the Restaurant Week menu, but if that is any indication of what the normal menu is like then diners should be in for a treat!

Mint Leaf Indian Restaurant in Londonderry: Authentic Cuisine & Stylish Vibe

explore the vibrant flavors of mint leaf in londonderry

Begin your culinary journey with a selection of flavorful starters that showcase the rich tapestry of Indian cuisine. From the crispy samosas to the aromatic tasting plates featuring Matar Paneer and Chicken Tika Masala, every dish offers a burst of authentic flavors designed to tantalize your taste buds.

Indulge in a variety of main courses that exemplify the art of Indian cooking. Highlights include the succulent coconut shrimp with its flavorful sauce, the fiery prawn curry, and the classic chicken tikka masala served with steamed basmati rice. The mixed grilled platter offers a delightful assortment of prawns, chicken, salmon, ground beef, and paneer, all expertly seasoned and grilled to perfection.

Conclude your dining experience with decadent desserts like the chocolate lava cake, which offers a rich, molten center, or the poached pear with chocolate sorbet for a lighter, fruity finish. These sweet treats are beautifully plated, enhancing the overall dining pleasure.

A curated selection of cocktails including the pornstar, a lively mix of vodka, passion fruit, and champagne, perfect for late-night sipping

Savor authentic flavors at Mint Leaf in London’s vibrant Westminster. Experience exquisite cuisine in a stylish setting—your next unforgettable meal awaits!

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