For fine contemporary Indian dining in an ultra-cool setting, The Vedas on Rochdale Road, Todmorden has it all. Stylish, contemporary, friendly and with an excellent reputation, The Vedas (its name taken from the ancient texts which codified Hinduism) is one of Yorkshire's premier Indian restaurants. Situated just south of the town, The Vedas serves up modern Indian food with a flair, boasting an imaginative menu that explores the rich heritage of Indian cuisine.
The Vedas' ultra-modern dining room is classy and sleek, making a meal here feel like a real treat. Distressed leather armchairs, imposing beams, chrome and glass bring a private club feel, while low level lighting adds to the intimacy. Efficient, helpful staff keep service smooth and calm, and the ambience is warm, personal and welcoming.
The variety of dishes on offer at The Vedas, Todmorden go above and beyond what you would expect at many Indian restaurants. Food is always fresh and tasty, focusing on unusual combinations of herbs and spices. Starters include chickpea and potato korai sandwiched in pan-fried bread, onion and lentil pakoras served with mint yoghurt, and cumin sheek kebabs, as well as poppadoms and chutneys. The house special curries are where the kitchen really comes into its own: for something totally different, try the king prawn kattar masala, a hot curry cooked with tamarind, lemon peel and chickpeas, or the Bengal-roasted sea bass palak thoran, with fresh garlic, spinach, cumin and coriander. There are the usual favourites too, like passanda, vindaloo and bhuna. To cleanse the palate, round off a meal with an Indian sweet chai or a cooling mango kulfi.