What Makes a Good Valentine's Meal at MyLahore?

Valentine’s Day calls for something special, and choosing the right restaurant sets the tone for the entire evening. Whether you’re celebrating your first date or your fiftieth, a good Valentine’s meal balances great food with the right atmosphere and zero stress. At MyLahore, that means flame grilled favourites, indulgent desserts, and a warm welcome across all our locations.

This guide walks you through building the perfect Valentine’s menu for two, from appetisers that encourage sharing to desserts worth lingering over, plus practical booking tips for your nearest MyLahore.

Finding Your Valentine’s Table Across the UK

MyLahore has restaurants across five cities, each offering the same quality menu and warm hospitality for your romantic evening. Whether you’re in the North or the Midlands, you’re never far from a proper Valentine’s meal.

Our Leeds restaurant sits in the heart of the city, perfect for pre theatre meals or intimate dinners. The space works well for couples with booth seating and quieter corners. Leeds locals appreciate the combination of authentic flavour and relaxed atmosphere, making it one of the best family friendly restaurants in Leeds that also handles romantic occasions with care.

Bradford’s MyLahore is where the story started, bringing a sense of authenticity and community warmth. It’s built a reputation as one of the best places for birthday meals in Bradford, and that same attention carries over to Valentine’s celebrations. For couples who prefer celebrating at home, Bradford delivery brings the romance straight to your door.

Manchester’s location brings MyLahore’s signature warmth to the city centre. It’s popular for date nights and special occasions, with a layout that handles both intimate dinners and larger anniversary celebrations.

Blackburn’s restaurant offers the same quality in a more relaxed setting, ideal for couples who want great food without the city centre bustle. The team here knows regulars by name, creating that personal touch that makes special occasions feel even more meaningful.

Our Birmingham location balances modern interiors with MyLahore warmth. It’s also one of the top halal milkshake spots in Birmingham, perfect for finishing your Valentine’s meal with something sweet and indulgent.

Starting Your Valentine’s Meal: Appetisers for Sharing

Sharing starters breaks the ice and sets a relaxed pace for the evening. You want something that tastes good and gives you both something to talk about while you settle in.

Cheese Lovers and Comfort Picks

If you’re in the mood for something rich and comforting, the Cheesy Garlic Naan arrives in four slices, perfect for tearing and sharing. It’s warm, garlicky, and satisfyingly cheesy without being heavy. Pair it with Chilli Cheese Nuggets if you want a bit of heat, or go for Chicken Tortilla Strips if you prefer something more substantial with chargrilled chicken, peppers, and MyLahore sauce wrapped in a tortilla.

For a different angle, the Meat Samosa Chaat combines crispy samosa with chickpeas, spicy yoghurt sauce, and crunchy papri for contrasting textures. It’s street food done properly, ideal for couples who like bold, layered flavours.

Flame Grilled Favourites

If you want that smoky, chargrilled hit from the start, explore our flame grilled favourites with options like Flaming Chops or Malai Tikka. The chops are marinated mutton cooked on the bone with a proper char, while Malai Tikka brings cream, cheese, and green chillies to chicken thigh pieces for something milder but still rich.

Chicken Wings offer a classic finger food option that’s tender and coated in marinade, while the Chicken Seekh Kebab gives you chargrilled chicken with fresh coriander, onions, and green chillies. Both work well as a shared starter before moving onto something saucier.

Main Course Combinations for Two

Choosing mains for two means thinking about variety without overcomplicating things. You want contrasting flavours and textures so you can try a bit of each. Every MyLahore location serves the same core menu, so these pairings work whether you’re dining in Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Blackburn, or Birmingham.

Classic Curry and Biryani Pairings

For couples who love proper comfort food, pairing a biryani with a saucy curry gives you fragrant rice and something rich to dip your naan into. The Dum Biryani arrives baked under a golden bread crust with seasoned basmati, potatoes, and MyLahore’s biryani spice blend. Choose mutton or chicken, and pair it with raita or curry sauce.

Match that with Butter Chicken for its creamy tomato and butter sauce, or go for Lahori Chicken Karahi if you want something with more depth from onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a desi spice blend finished with coriander, ginger, and cream. Both offer enough sauce for dipping while letting the biryani’s spiced rice shine.

If one of you prefers something on the bone, the Lamb Handi delivers lamb cooked with whole spices, green peppers, and coriander, giving you a heartier, more rustic main. For vegetarians, the Channa Karahi or Palak Paneer work just as well with biryani, bringing chickpeas or spinach and paneer into the mix.

Global Flavours for Something Different

For couples who want to step outside traditional curry territory, the Chicken Manchurian brings sweet tomato chilli sauce with spring onions, served with your choice of noodles, rice, or fries. It’s punchy, slightly sweet, and works well if you’re after something with different energy.

The Baked Salmon with Avocado offers oven baked salmon with mash, zesty avocado, and mixed veg for a lighter but still satisfying main. Pair it with something richer like the Lasagna, which layers mutton or chicken mince with tomatoes, peppers, and cheddar for an Asian twist on a familiar comfort dish.

Mixing a fish dish with a hearty pasta or curry option gives you contrast and keeps the meal interesting. According to food writer Felicity Cloake at The Guardian, sharing multiple dishes encourages conversation and creates a more relaxed dining experience than two people eating separately, a philosophy our story has always championed through the blessing of eating together.

Valentine’s Desserts to Share

Dessert is where you slow down and finish strong. A good Valentine’s dessert should feel indulgent without being overly complicated, and ideally, it’s something you can share.

The Fresh Waffles arrive topped with strawberries, banana, MyLahore chocolate sauce, and your choice of vanilla ice cream or cream, finished with Belgian chocolate ganache. It’s warm, layered, and gives you that classic dessert for two feel.

If you want pure chocolate comfort, the Molten Cake delivers a chocolate fudge pudding with a melting centre, served with cream or vanilla ice cream. It’s rich, warm, and satisfying for anyone who takes their chocolate seriously.

For something a bit different, the Peanut Caramel Sensation layers peanut butter crunch, milk chocolate, and buttery caramel on brownie cake, offering a textural mix that keeps each bite interesting. If one of you prefers something lighter, the Classic Cheesecake with a choice of plain, chocolate, or strawberry topping balances richness with a cleaner finish.

For couples who want a traditional Desi ending, Falooda combines noodles, rose syrup, milk, basil seeds, and kulfi ice cream for something fragrant and nostalgic, or try the Gajrela with Ice Cream for slow cooked carrot dessert with cardamom and pistachio served warm with kulfi.

Sarah, a regular at our Bradford restaurant, remembers her first Valentine’s there: “We weren’t sure what to order for dessert, so the team brought us a waffle to share. It became our tradition, every year, same table, same waffle.”

Drinks to Set the Mood

Mocktails add a celebratory feel without alcohol, and MyLahore’s range covers everything from fruity and fresh to creamy and traditional. The Passiontastic combines mango, passion fruit, mint, and lime for something bright and tropical, while the Strawberry Dream mixes strawberry, peach, lemon, cranberry, and mint for a sweeter, layered flavour.

If you prefer something creamy and traditional, a Mango Lassi brings yoghurt and mango together in that classic Desi combination. For dessert, pair it with something rich like the Chocolate Fudge Brownie or Fresh Waffles.

The Pink Colada offers coconut cream, pineapple, lemon, grenadine, and caramel for a fun, indulgent option that feels special without being over the top. Choose based on whether you want something refreshing between courses or something richer to sip alongside dessert.

Booking Your Valentine’s Table

Each location has its own character but the same commitment to quality and hospitality. Check individual location pages for numbers and opening times, whether you’re booking in Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Blackburn, or Birmingham.

If you have dietary requirements or allergies, mention them when you book. The team can guide you through vegetarian, vegan, and gluten sensitive options, and everything is halal certified. For frequently asked questions about bookings, allergens, and restaurant policies, visit our FAQs.

Top booking tips for Valentine’s at MyLahore:

• Book at least one week ahead for Valentine’s Day itself, especially for evening slots
• Early evening slots or later times tend to have more availability
• If dining on the weekend closest to Valentine’s Day, consider booking for the Sunday instead of Saturday
• Ask about pre ordering options if you want to streamline your meal on the night
• Check whether your chosen location offers delivery if you’d prefer to celebrate at home

For inspiration on what makes MyLahore work for special occasions, read about why families keep coming back or explore the best sharing platters in Leeds. Many of the same principles apply to romantic meals.

For more menu ideas and seasonal updates, follow MyLahore on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

A good Valentine’s meal isn’t about grand gestures or expensive set menus. It’s about choosing food you both genuinely want to eat, in a place that makes you feel welcome, with enough flexibility to make the evening your own. That’s what MyLahore has always been about: great food, warm hospitality, and making every meal feel special without the fuss, whether you’re celebrating in Leeds, Bradford, Manchester, Blackburn, or Birmingham.