Plant-Based Indian Cuisine
Vegan Indian Food in Southampton
100% vegetarian kitchen. The majority of the menu is vegan. Winner, Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year, 2024 English Curry Awards.
Padharo at 100-102 East Street, Southampton is the city's award-winning Indian restaurant with the most extensive vegan menu in Southampton city centre. The kitchen is 100% vegetarian and the majority of dishes are vegan and clearly labelled. Padharo won Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 English Curry Awards and Indian Restaurant of the Year (South of England) at the 2025 Nation's Curry Awards. Many dishes are also gluten-free.
The menu draws on family recipes from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, one of India's most famously vegetarian states, with dishes from across the country. Mains range from £11.50 to £14.95. Padharo's plant-based curry innovations have been covered by the Southern Daily Echo.
Vegan Highlights
Popular vegan dishes at Padharo
| Dish | Section | Price | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chana Masala | Curries | £11.50 | Vegan, GF |
| Mushroom Kadai | Curries | £12.95 | Vegan, GF |
| Angara (smoky curry) | Curries | £13.95 | Vegan, GF |
| Pani Puri | Chaat / Street Food | £7.95 | Vegan, GF |
| Aamcha Vada Pau | Nibbles | £8.50 | Vegan |
| Harabhara Kebab | Nibbles | £8.95 | Vegan, GF |
| Masala Dosa | Dosa | £10.95 | Vegan, GF |
| Jackfruit Biryani | Rice | £13.95 | Vegan |
Selection only. The full Padharo menu lists 85+ dishes across 12 sections, with most carrying a vegan label. Browse the full menu.
How we handle vegan diners
A vegan-friendly kitchen
- Every vegan dish is clearly tagged on the menu so you can choose with confidence.
- Many dishes can be modified on request: paneer can often be swapped for a plant-based alternative, ghee for oil, dairy yoghurt for none.
- Spice levels and onion / garlic can be adjusted for most dishes - tell your server at the start of your visit.
- Allergens taken seriously. If you have a serious allergy, please mention it in advance and on arrival - the kitchen is shared, but the team will help where they can.
- Delivery via Deliveroo and Uber Eats, plus Click and Collect via Toast Tab.
Common questions
Vegan dining FAQs
Where can I get vegan Indian food in Southampton?
Padharo at 100-102 East Street is a 100% vegetarian Indian restaurant in Southampton city centre with extensive vegan options. The majority of dishes on the menu are vegan, including curries, dosas, chaats, biryanis and desserts. Every vegan dish is clearly labelled. Padharo won Vegetarian Restaurant of the Year at the 2024 English Curry Awards.
Is Padharo a vegan restaurant?
Padharo is 100% vegetarian, not exclusively vegan. The majority of dishes on the menu are vegan and labelled accordingly, but a smaller number of dishes use dairy products such as paneer, ghee, butter or yoghurt. All vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are clearly tagged on the menu.
What vegan dishes does Padharo serve?
Padharo serves a wide range of vegan dishes across all menu sections: starters and street food (papadums, chaats, samosas, bhajis, dabeli, vada pau), tandoor grills, regional curries (chana masala, mushroom kadai, angara), Indo-Chinese, dosas (South Indian crepes), biryanis, breads and dals. Mains range from £11.50 to £14.95.
Does Padharo serve vegan curry in Southampton?
Yes. Padharo serves several vegan curries including chana masala (chickpeas in a Punjabi-style tomato gravy), mushroom kadai (mushrooms and peppers in a fragrant kadai masala), and angara (a smoky charcoal-infused curry cooked on live fire). Padharo's plant-based curry innovations have been covered by the Southern Daily Echo.
Is Padharo gluten-free friendly?
Yes. Many dishes at Padharo are gluten-free and labelled accordingly on the menu, including most of the curry section, dosas (made from rice and lentil batter) and many starters. Please inform your server of any allergies or dietary requirements when you arrive, as all dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen.