Danny Malin, the face of food-ranking channel Rate My Takeaway, has listed some of his best and worst takeaways of all time.
The Leeds presenter gave a shout-out to some of his favourite spots during his guest appearance on the Happy Hour Podcast in August, whilst also reflecting on his least enjoyable meal.
Malin has amassed a six-figure following on YouTube for his series in which he tries takeaways all over the country, taking a camera on the road with him.
Getting recommendations from viewers, Malin films each experience - giving every restaurant a mark out of ten.
So far, he's been to Bradford for chocolate kebabs and to Bolton for a breakfast cooked by a grandma, but among the dozens of places he's visited, a few stood out from the pack.
Malin named three takeaways he loved the most - saying he'd found the best one a matter of days ago.
In third, he listed Chez Joel - a little food van in the centre of Leeds near Trinity - where he sampled a French taco and beef patty for a fiver.
"You can go to London and pay £200 [for that]... and [Chez Joel] will beat it any day," he said.
In second place was Abdul's in Wakefield - one of the first videos he ever recorded.
"The naan bread was like heaven... and the curry was just unreal," he commented.
Top of the pile, however, was Nibble - a cafe hidden away between office blocks in Hull.
Malin said he ordered a breakfast sandwich and a chorizo waffle with maple bacon and eggs, along with a chicken tikka wrap and a cookie brownie for dessert - and ended up loving the lot.
He was also urged to order a side of hash browns - which turned out to be a "taste sensation".
Malin also spoke out about one of the more unpleasant experiences he's had during the series - when he travelled all the way up to Scotland to sample a 'munch' box.
Reflecting on the experience, Malin told the podcast: "I'm stood there and they're cooking this food in this fryer, and I could just smell they'd probably not changed the oil since [the] War."
"I opened the box... and it just hit ya. This waft of 30-year-old oil. It turned my stomach a little bit."
Malin also compared the sausage to a "dead finger" and the burger having what looked like "warts".
"So, yeah... it got a 1 [rating]," Malin admitted.
"But I did upgrade to a 2 for the bottle of Irn Bru."
You can listen to the Rate My Takeaway presenter's full appearance on the Happy Hour Podcast on Spotify.
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
The Hoot -
17th August 2021 
