Best Restaurants for Dim Sum Leeds – Much like how the Spanish eat Tapas, Dim Sum dishes are shared among family and friends. It is a traditional Chinese meal made up of small plates of dumplings and other snack dishes and is usually accompanied by chinese tea.  Usually dim sum is consumed during brunch hours — late morning to lunchtime.  A nice fun fact – The literal Dim Sum translation in Chinese is to “touch the heart”.

Lets check out the Best Dim Sum Restaurants in Leeds.

Mans Market

Unit F, West Point, Wellington St, Leeds LS1 4JJ

Mans Market is a “brand born in a small fishing village in the New Terrorities of Hong Kong. Its development has taken many years through travelling, observation, education and learning the art of cooking Chinese cuisine.

With a theatrical wow entrance based on the Ladies Market in Hong Kong, fun eye catching cocktails and a classic Chinese menu modernised with a new aged twist. Mans Market looks to re-energise Chinese food within an accessible and hip environment in its flag ship Leeds city centre restaurant and bar site, situated in the West Point building opposite the brand new Central Square development. ”

Items from the Dim Sum menu include:

~Firecracker Chicken~
~Satay Chicken~
~Crispy Aromatic Duck Rolls~
~Mushroom, Corn and Bamboo War Tip Dumpling~
~Hot and Sour Soup~

Oriental City Restaurant

30-36 Cross Stamford Street, Leeds, LS7 1BA

The Oriental City Restaurant was first established in 2007 offering Oriental cuisines in elegant and authentic surroundings.  Oriental City offers an extensive range of choices of dim sum. An idea of what is available on the menu is below.

~Special Crispy Platter  (Sesame Prawn Toast, Spring Rolls, Seaweed, Crispy Won Ton & Spare Ribs)~
~King Prawns in Salt & Chilli ~
~Salt and Pepper Squid ~
~Paper Wrap Prawns ~
~Satay Chicken on Skewers ~
~Pork Dumplings ~
~Sesame Prawn Meat on Toast~

Crown Buffet – Dim Sum Leeds

Academy Building, Gower St, Leeds LS2 7PX

Crown buffet is a family run business established since 2007.  They have an extensive Dim Sum menu but also do all-you-can-eat buffets,  Crown Buffet pride themselves on “bringing the taste of East with the West, and over the years have served many people from many countries.”

Just a few of the delicious options from the dim sum menu are shown here .

~wanton and rice noodles~

~salt and pepper pork chops with rice~

~potato glass noodles in hot and spicy soup~

~dried scallops and egg white fried rice~

~fried vermicelli with duck~

Tattu

Minerva House 29 East Parade Minerva, LS1 5PS

Tattu Leeds offers diners a dim sum culinary experience like no other in Leeds.  “Located on East Parade, the restaurant’s menu embraces traditional Asian flavours and delivers contemporary Chinese cuisine in beautiful surroundings. The restaurant has dining space on the ground floor including the White Rose Garden covered terrace.

Tattu Leeds offers a range of options for large party bookings and events. Our Private Dining Room is located on our mezzanine level amongst the tops of our blossom trees. The space is available for hire for up to 16 guests.

The White Rose Garden Terrace is our second private dining space which benefits from a retractable roof for those warm summer days. The terrace can accommodate between 10 and 20 guests exclusively.”

CRISPY KALE SEAWEED

~Ichimi pepper, five spice and sweet chilli sauce~

SALT & PEPPER AUBERGINE

~Chilli, garlic and cherry hoisin sauce~

BEEF FILLET AND CARAMEL SOY

~Shiitake and asparagus~

THAI STYLE CRISPY MONKFISH

~Lime, shallots and lemongrass~

Little Tokyo

24 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE

Little Tokyo – ” A Japanese Restaurant with Yorkshire roots.  Here we aim to bring the unique and delicate tastes of Japan to you, with ingredients and inspiration found in Yorkshire. When you dine with us, you can expect to enjoy a friendly & quick service, alongside a cosy atmosphere that will help you relax whilst you eat and drink the night away with your friends & family. Come Join us on our journey to bring a Little part of Japan, to the heart of Yorkshire. – Little Tokyo.”

Below we tease your taste buds with some examples from the delicious dim sum menu available at Little Tokyo.

Dim Sum Siu Mai

~Pockets of mouth-watering minced pork, steamed and served with sweet chilli sauce~

Crystal Prawn Dumplings

~Juicy minced prawn contained in a delicate translucent pastry~

Soft Shell Crab Tempura

~Soft shell deep fried crabs in Japanese batter~

Also have a look at our lists of Chinese and Japanese restaurants in Leeds.

Best Restaurants for Tapas Leeds – Spanish tapas conjures up holiday memories of times spent in Mediterranean bars enjoying delicious local delicacies along with your Pina Colada. But where did tapas originate?

Interesting fact – Tapa in Spanish means to ” cover” or ” lid” and a popular tale describing the origin of tapas is that it is the result of bar keepers using of bread or some meat and cheese to cover customers’ glasses to keep out debris and flies. Another story goes back many years to the time of King Alfonso X ‘The Wise’ . He is said to have enjoyed small plates  of food to offset the effects of the large amounts of wine he drank while he was unwell and bedridden. When he recovered, he declared the small bites and wine combination mandatory to his people. However it originated, we can all agree its delicious. So, lets check out the 5 Best Tapas Restaurants Leeds.

Iberica

Hepper House, 17A East Parade Leeds LS1 2BH

Sophisticated Spanish dining at it absolute finest – Ibérica Leeds was “painstakingly built within the historic Hepper House, which is a Grade-Two-listed former cloth merchants. Within the decorated stone exterior of this magnificent 19th Century building, you’ll find a light and airy restaurant, with high ceilings and stunning chandeliers. In the daytime, the skylight running the entire length of the main dining room floods the restaurant with natural light. Our basement wine bar La Bodega (Spanish for winery) serves a selection of over 70 carefully sourced Spanish wines, as well as delicious tapas, Spanish cheeses, and serrano and Ibérico hams. Join us for a tapas lunch or after-work drinks, a night out with friends or a romantic meal for two.” Below are just a few of the delights available on the menu.

Artisan cheese selection 

~San Simón, Massimo Rey Silo, Manchego Reserva, Peralzola and organic Sujaira~

Jambon Iberico

~jamón Ibérico that is made from 100% pure-breed, black Iberian pig. These pigs mature slowly; freely-roaming the Spanish countryside, grazing in fields and acorn woods~

Hake with cider 

~Hake cooked in an Asturian cider sauce with mussels and potatoes~

Seafood paella (for two) 
~with prawns, squid and langoustines~

Twice Cooked Lamb 
~with marinated cherry tomatoes & red peppers from León~

Ambiente Tapas Leeds

36 – 38 The Calls, Leeds LS2 7EW

Ambiente Tapas Leeds is a super stylish restaurant, inspired by Spain’s tabancos and traditional dishes,  also offering a modern take on some of Spain’s classics. A peek into the kitchen will reveal talented chefs cooking tapas to order and mastering the barbecue Josper oven. Some of the stand out dishes on the menu are listed below.

Wheel of Tapas 
~A platter of white & brown anchovy fillets, Idiazabal cheese & Serrano ham all served on bread & arranged
around a small bowl of olives~

Empanada de ternera 
~Slow braised spiced beef, wrapped in pastry & deep fried served with homemade sweet chilli sauce~

Gambas al tempura 
~Tiger prawns deep fried in lightly spiced tempura batter & served with aïoli~

Queso de cabra e hinoji 
~Soft, mild goats cheese lightly battered & drizzled with honey, served with braised fennel & beetroot crisps~

Mejillones a la marinera 
~Mussels steamed in white wine & garlic cream~

La Casita Leeds

Arch U Granary Wharf, Dark Neville Street, LS1 4BR

At La Casita you can expect to enjoy contemporary Spanish tapas & an excellent selection of drinks with indoor and outdoor seating, all situated within a renovated space under a train station. They offer a mouth watering menu, some of the stand out dishes are listed below.

Lomo
~Made from the eye of the pork loin, rubbed in salt, paprika and dry cured for 4-6 weeks. This Lomo De Cerdo is soft and mild with savoury and woody notes. Served with tomato salsa, pickled chillies and garlic croutons~

Montbru Garrotxa
~A goat’s cheese, with an intense, fresh and slightly citric flavour and a buttery texture with an intense aroma. Served with PX marmalade, quince and crackers~

Villadiego Manchego 
~A raw ewe’s milk cheese, with pocket holes showing notes of dry pasture and toasted pistachios with lots of creaminess. Served with PX marmalade, quince and crackers~

El Gato Negro Leeds

35 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JL

El Gato Negro Leeds is located in a Yorkshire stone-clad former bank on the corner of Park Row and Bond Street. The elegant and sophisticated premises house both restaurant and bar, offering a range of award-winning tapas options. Some of the most mouth watering options on the menu are listed below.

~Charcuterie board: jamón serrano; salchichón ibérico; olive torta; aged Manchego with orange blossom honey; Monte Enebro goats cheese, quince jelly~

~Salt cod croquetas, piquillo pepper purée and aioli~

~Chargrilled lamb skewers with butter bean hummus & harissa yoghurt ~

~Catalan bread with olive oil, garlic and fresh tomato~

~Griddled sea bream with butterbean hummus, fennel, orange and basil~

Dos Amigos

68-70 Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3JG

Dos Amigos is a family run restaurant located just outside Leeds City Centre. They are well known for specializing in freshly made Spanish and Italian food and offer many traditional dishes using home made recipes.  They use the best ingredients available to ensure delicious and authentic tasting food. Some of their yummy dishes are listed below.

ALBONDIGAS 
~Pork & beef homemade meatballs in a tomato sauce~

GUISADO DE JABALI 
~Diced wild boar haunch braised in molasses, prunes, apricots, & almond~

FAGIOLATA TOSCANA 
~Mixed beans casserole with red peppers, tomato sauce & coriander~

PAELLA VALENCIANA 
~Prawns, shellfish, chicken & chicken livers all cooked in saffron bomba rice & smoked paprika ~

COSTOLE 
~Meaty pork belly ribs in our own sweet & sour sticky sauce~

Also have a look at our list of best restaurants in Leeds.

Best Japanese Restaurants in Leeds – Japanese food is one of the top rated cuisines in the world. It may be surprising to learn that the Michelin Guide has presented a maximum number of Michelin stars to Japanese restaurants. The Japanese are obviously dedicated foodies! Interestingly, Tokyo has more restaurants than any other city in the world, with an estimated 150,000 venues. For comparison,  in 2018 there were 88,848 businesses operating in the restaurant and mobile food service industry in the UK!

A fun and slightly crazy fact about Japanese food is about Fugu. Fugu, the Japanese pufferfish, contains one of the world’s most potent toxins.  Highly trained Fugu chefs must be licensed to remove the potentially deadly organs. Despite the risks, around 10,000 tons of fugu is eaten annually in Japan, where it is considered a winter delicacy. Lets look at the Best Japanese Restaurants in Leeds.

Issho Japanese Restaurant

Victoria Gate 3rd Floor Rooftop, George St, Leeds LS2 7AU

Issho – “meaning ‘together’ in Japanese – is a contemporary Japanese rooftop restaurant & bar in Leeds’ Victoria Gate. Issho champions dishes that are designed to be shared amongst friends and family.  Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine whilst sitting at the open kitchen counters.  It is a contemporary Japanese dining destination. Issho is a stylish space, open for lunch, dinner & weekend brunch, serving plenty of favourite Japanese dishes.”

Little Tokyo

24 Central Rd, Leeds LS1 6DE

Little Tokyo – ” A Japanese Restaurant with Yorkshire roots.  Here we aim to bring the unique and delicate tastes of Japan to you, with ingredients and inspiration found in Yorkshire. When you dine with us, you can expect to enjoy a friendly & quick service, alongside a cosy atmosphere that will help you relax whilst you eat and drink the night away with your friends & family. Come Join us on our journey to bring a Little part of Japan, to the heart of Yorkshire. – Little Tokyo.”

Below we tease your taste buds with some examples from the delicious menu available at Little Tokyo.

Dancing Salmon 

~seared salmon avocado roll, topped with Japanese majo and spring onions~

Fish Balls

~home made fish balls deep fried and simmered in soy sauce~

Duck with mango

~roasted duck with real mango pulp~

Charcoal grilled eel teriyaki

~traditional eel meal, flambeed in teriyaki sauce~

Teppanyaki

Belgrave Hall, Belgrave Street, Leeds

The word Teppanyaki is derived from “Teppan” meaning iron hot plate and “Yaki” which means means to grill or fry.  “Never tried Teppanyaki style cooking? Sit around our teppan hot plates and watch as our chefs skilfully cook your food in front of you, using their theatrical skills, juggling, flipping and with a dash of fire, your meal is prepared for you before your very eyes. A taste of Japan that you will remember. If you enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine, then visit Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant in Leeds. This restaurant serves delicious food cooked to an incredibly high standard, ensuring that a visit here will not be wasted.” Here are some of the stars of the menu.

~Kansai Beef Vegetables rolled in thinly sliced beef cooked in teriyaki sauce~

~Lobster Tail with ginger and spring onions~

~Teriyaki Chicken Maki – Teriyaki chicken, lettuce and mayo sushi roll~

~Ebi Furai – King Prawn, deep fried in Japanese breadcrumbs~

Blue Sakura

2-3 Merrion Way Leeds LS2 8BT

Blue Sakura offers a unique all you can eat concept of Japanese sushi and Asian style grill.  “Get acquainted with hundreds of delicious cold and hot traditional Japanese Sushi dishes at an affordable price all ordered via touch screen technology at their tables. The restaurant’s comfortable interior is distinguished by its luxurious furniture, ambient lighting and Japanese inspired art – perfect for both larger parties and intimate evenings alike.”

Hot and Sour Soup 
~Northern Chinese thick soup, chillies, carrot, tofu, egg, fungus & mushrooms~

Seaweed Salad 
~Japanese Seaweed with sesame dressing~

Chicken Katsu Roll 
~Breaded Chicken breast with Japanese Mayo Sauce~

Fuji Hiro

45 Wade Lane Leeds City Centre West Yorkshire LS2 8NJ

Established  in 1997, Fuji Hiro was the first Japanese restaurant to open in Leeds.  Decorated in traditional style with Japanese art adorning the walls and old sake bottles spread around the room, Fuji Hiro offers an authentic Japanese experience.

Yasai- Tempura- Udon/Soba
~Crispy assorted vegetables with homemade dash stock, spring onions and noodles~

Chicken ramen
~Soup based noodles topped with slices of grilled chicken breast, watercress, wakame, and garnished with spring onions~

Yaki-soba 
~Soba noodles with chicken, prawns, onions, sweet peppers, carrots, leaks and bean sprouts, garnished with sesame seeds~

Tetsujin Chef Special Sashimi 
~Head Chef’s Selection of deluxe assorted sashimi~

Chilli Yasai soba
~Soba noodles with ginger, garlic, red chillies, celery, courgettes, fried tofu, mange tout, bean sprouts, carrots and coriander~

Yokohama

331 Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4HT

Yokohama is a contemporary Korean and Japanese Restaurant conveniently located  in the centre of Leeds, serving both authentic Korean and Japanese food.  “Our food is all freshly prepared in-house to order, using the best quality ingredients from local suppliers. With over 100 dishes to choose from, including sushi, sushi rolls, sashimi, grilled food, tempura and last but not least rice and noodles.”

Spicy Seafood Ramen

~spicy ramen noodle soup with seafood and vegetables~

Seabass Teriaki

~grilled seabass fillet with teriaki~

Yaki Gyoza

~deep fried dumplings with chicken and vegetables~

Dolsot Bibimbab

~mixed vegetables with beef in a stone bowl~

Why not look at our posts on Thai, Chinese or the best restaurants in Leeds?

Plant-Based Vegan Restaurants in Leeds – Recently there has been a quite a sharp rise in the amount of people who have chosen to live a plant-based vegan lifestyle. However, veganism isn’t a modern concept. Evidence of people choosing to avoid animal products all together can be traced back over 2,000 years. As early as 500 BCE, Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras promoted benevolence among all species and followed what could be described as a vegetarian diet.  Around the same time, Siddhārtha Gautama (aka Buddha) was discussing vegetarian diets with his followers. Here with have the Best Vegan Restaurants in Leeds.

Humpit

CORN EXCHANGE, CALL LANE, LEEDS LS1 7BR

Humpit is a modern and trendy vegan restaurant in Leeds. If you’re looking for a simple yet delicious cuisine that will suit everyone, then visit Humpit. From  legendary ‘Pita Platters’ to full sharing hummus & falafel buffets, everyone will leave satisfied.

Filled Pita 

~A CHOICE OF WHITE OR WHOLEMEAL PITA FILLED WITH FALAFEL, AUBERGINE OR SPICY KEBAB WITH THE ADDITION OF FRESH SALADS, SAUCES AND PICKLES~

Turkish Pizza

~TRADITIONAL THIN TURKISH PIZZA (LAHMACUN) TOPPED WITH PLANT-BASED MINCED MEAT, HERBS AND SPICES AND SERVED WITH A SLICE OF FRESH LEMON~

Meze Box

~A GREAT SELECTION OF HUMPIT’S BEST SIDES INCLUDING HUMMUS, ROAST CAULIFLOWER, TABULEH SALAD, FALAFEL, AUBERGINE SALAD, SERVED WITH AMBA SAUCE AND A FRESH PITA ON THE SIDE~

Hummus Bowl

~TRADITIONAL HUMMUS BOWL TOPPED WITH CHICKPEAS, SAUCES, PARSLEY, PAPRIKA, OLIVE OIL AND SERVED WITH A WARM PITA ON THE SIDE. CHOSE FROM ONE OF OUR GREAT TOPPINGS~

Roots and Fruits

10- 11 Grand Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Roots and fruits is a plant based restaurant offering vegan cuisine, with some vegetarian options. 

The sort of food you can expect to enjoy at Roots and Fruits can be seen below.

~A soup of the day~

~Delicious scran on toast~

~Fresh Seasonal salad~

~A vegan burger with chips and a slaw~

~A pasta dish brought to us by our Italian chef~

~An array of GF and vegan cakes~

~vegan treats-marshmallows~

Punk Vegan

82 Brudenell Rd, Leeds, England, LS6 1EG

Punk Vegan offers vegan fast food like burgers, wraps, pizzas, and nachos. Established in 2019 Punk vegan has earned a very good reputation among the vegan community.

Cauli Wrap 

~ cauliflour, crunchy slaw, fried cauli wings, mayo, chilli sauce ~

Chuna Melt 

~creamy chickpea, ” tuna” , red onion~

BBQ Boi

~” beef” patty, creamy slaw, bbq sauce, onion ring~

Knaves Kitchen

33 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 7BT

At Knaves Kitchen you find all the deliciousness of good old fashioned junk food – but conscience free – as it is vegan junk food! Some of the wonderful dishes on offer include German-style Bratwurst corn dogs, vegan beef burger patties made from seitan and deep-fried pizza rolls.

~Vegan Cumberland Sausage, facon, hash browns, beans, tofu scrambled eggs ~

~ Cauliflower grilled cheese ~

~vegan American pancakes~

Fettle

73 Great George Street, LS1 3BR

Fettle are not completely vegan but have a large plant based menu.  They are “open for early breakfast, brunch, and evening meals, we have created a relaxed, organic environment for both our guests and team with quality food that has been locally sourced. A creation of passion bringing together good food, great company, and an unforgettable experience in the calm, picturesque surroundings of Great George Street. We believe food tastes even better if eaten in a happy environment where we work to support our local community, protecting our environment: this is the fettle way.”  Brunch options include:

~Butternut squash pearl barley risotto, lemon and thyme seed cream~

~Roasted cauliflower, tahini, smoked paprika~

~Ackee cream, truffle toast~

~Mushrooms on Pumpernickel Rye Toast ~

Doner Summer

0-12 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 6DN

Doner Summer is a quirky and vibrant vegan restaurant.. Known fondly as ” Vegan junk Food”.

An idea of the delicious dishes they serve are shown below.

Bad Girl Kebab

~doner, garlic chill chick’n, pickled pink cabbage, lettuce, peppers, cucuber, tomatoes, garlic chilli and scotch bonnet sauce served in a bread of your choice~

Chick’n Parm Kebab

~your choice of bread with garlic parsley butter, lettuce, dill pickles, fried crispy chicken, philly cheese, tomato relish and parmesan~

Korean BBQ Teller

~skin on loaded fries with 5 spice, chick’n, korean bbq sauce, pink cabbage, cucumber, pickled daikon, chilli mayo and spring onions~

 

Also have a look at our post in the best restaurants in Leeds.

Best Chinese Restaurants in Leeds – The history of Chinese food goes back several thousand years to the earliest days of this ancient civilization. Its forms have changed from time to time, moulded  by new fashions, climate,  local preferences and influences from surrounding cultures. The UK got its first taste of Chinese food in 1884, in London, at the International Health Exhibition. A restaurant was constructed with chefs, ingredients and even interiors shipped in from China. The tabloid relentlessly mocked the food, but it was a huge hit with the public, and the rest was, of course , noodle history.  Let’s check out the Best Chinese Restaurants in Leeds.

G – Wu

Stainburn Parade | 300 Harrogate Rd | Leeds | LS17 6LY

G – Wu offer an extensive menu of delicious Chinese cuisine for both eat- in and take-away. The restaurant comprises of  a ground-floor lounge and bar, and a spacious modern upstairs room for larger parties. Below is a small selection of the mouth watering dishes available on the G-Wu menu.

Noodles

Here’s a list of the delicious variety of chow mein (crispy or soft) noodles to choose from:

~Chow Mein Crispy or Soft Noodles~
~Udon Thick, White Noodles~ 
~Ho Fun Flat, Rice Noodles~ 
~Soup Noodles in Broth, Vegetarian Prawns,Vegetarian Chicken, Mixed Vegetables~

Filet Steak 

You can enjoy your fillet steak with any of the following :

~Ginger and Spring Onions~
~Green Peppers and Black Bean Sauce~
~Onions and Black Pepper~
~OK Sauce~
~Satay Sauce~
~Szechuan Sauce~
~Kung Po Sauce ~
~Hot and Spicy Sauce~

Aromatic Duck

~Crispy Aromatic Duck, served with pancakes, hoi sin sauce and salad~

Crown Buffet

Gower Street, Leeds , LS2 7PX  

Established in 2007, The Crown Buffet is a family run business well known for bringing the taste of East to the West. Offering an extensive choice of menus and dishes to cater for most tastes the Crown Buffet has  the capability to seat 160 persons at any one time. Below are some of the stars of the menu on offer.

~ Marinated shredded chicken with jelly fish~

~Wine soaked chicken feet ~

~Shell on king prawn with glass noodles in black pepper sauce ~

~ Sizzling fillet steak in Peking sauce~

~Shell on tiger prawns with soy sauce ~

~Cuttle fish cake with vegetables ~

~Sliced ox tripe and tongue in chilli sauce~

Tattu

Offering a delectable mix of modern and traditional dishes, Tattu is a trendy, Chinese restaurant in the heart of Leeds.  Just a few of the delicious items from the menu are listed below.

Wok Fried Angry Bird ~Chicken, roasted chilli peppers and sesame honey soy~

Iberico Pork  ~Pineapple, banana shallots and dragon fruit~

Thai Style Crispy Monkfish ~ Lime, shallots and lemongrass~

Lobster and Prawn Toast ~Sweet and sour chilli sauce~

Crispy Pork Belly ~ Black vinegar and coriander~

Red Chilli Chinese Restaurant

6 Great George St, Leeds LS1 3DW

Red Chilli offers classical and modern Chinese dishes in an elegant room styled after Shanghai of the 1920s.

“Red Chilli is a restaurant with a mission – to enhance your experience in Chinese food, looking after your pocket, stomach and soul. We specialise in the finest Beijing and Sichuan dishes. All our chefs are well trained with experience gained from various Chinese embassies and five star hotels. Our menu is compiled with an appreciation of customers various experiences and adventurous spirit in Chinese food.  Our decor is contemporary with the depth of Chinese culture. Armed with the well compiled menu, an ‘exemplary’ wine list and norm breaking decor, Red Chilli is set in a class of its own. ”

Here we list some of the stand out dishes on offer on the menu –

~Crispy Shredded Beef Fillet in Cantonese Sauce~

~Crispy Whole Sea Bass with Sweet Vinegar~

~Chicken Skewer with Peanut Satay Sauce~

~Three Delicacies Seafood Hot & Sour Soup~

Also have a look at the rest of the best restaurants in Leeds.