What better way to celebrate Valentine's than dining in a luxury setting with unlimited Japanese cuisine, fizz and sushi.
Valentine's Day is on the horizon and however you're deciding to celebrate the special occasion, we have the perfect event for you.
Whether you're spending the day with that special someone, cheers'ing to love with your best mates or just after some well-deserved self love, the only way to do it is with lots of delicious food and drink, right?
Well luckily for you, SAKKU Leeds is hosting a special Valentine's dining experience where you can indulge on all of their delicious Japanese-inspired offerings in a sophisticated, beautiful setting.
SAKKU are known for their delicious sushi. /Image: The Hoot Leeds
SAKKU Leeds is known for their impeccable, all-you-can-eat dining concept where guests can tuck into as much food as they want in the given time frame.
And this Valentine's is no exception, in fact if you pick SAKKU as your romantic haunt of choice then you'll also receive a free glass of bubbles on arrival as well as a special sharing dessert to top the night off, what a winner.
So how does it work? Well, it really is simple. Once seated under the magnificent cherry blossom trees at the restaurant, you'll be greeted with an electronic tablet which you can order all your food and drink from. You don't even have to move from your seat or talk to anyone else other than your loved one if you don't want to.
Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz at SAKKU. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Why not kick off the meal with a steaming cup of miso soup and a sharing bowl of edamame beans, generously sprinkled with flakey sea salt - both of which go perfectly with the crisp glass of fizz you'll be handed on arrival.
Of course, SAKKU are famous for their sushi and the selection up for grabs on their Valentine's menu certainly does not disappoint. Choose from a selection of classic Nigiri and Sashimi as well as a number of rolls including Hosomaki, Gunkan, Uramaki and Futomaki rolls - all expertly made with perfectly seasoned sushi rice and topped with only the freshest ingredients.
Keep it simple with salmon and tuna or push the boat out with octopus, eel and flying fish roe. If you're not the biggest fan of raw fish then do not worry as there's also a huge array of vegetarian sushi which is equally as delicious.
There’s a dish for everyone at SAKKU. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
And it doesn't just stop there, to go alongside your sushi why not order some crispy gyoza dumplings and a portion of pillowy, delicious bao buns before making your way towards the Japanese grill section of the menu.
We're talking absolutely mouthwatering skewers of Yakitori chicken, chilli king prawns, Sakku spicy mussels and more, all cooked on a specialist Japanese grill.
Other menu highlights include Crispy Squid dunked in Japanese mayo, Chicken and Seafood Yakisoba Udon and everyone's favourite, Chicken Katsu Curry served on a bed of steaming white rice.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
There really is something for everyone to enjoy at SAKKU, and if you're envious of what your partner is devouring opposite you then you can simply order it in a flash via your tablet. Or you can reach over and pinch a bite, we're not judging.
The offer is running from Monday 13 - Wednesday 15 February 2023, lunch service is just £36.95 per person and dinner £48.95.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your loved one and head on down to SAKKU to celebrate Valentine's 2023.
To find out more and to book your table, take a look at SAKKU's website.
Have alookat this stunning, futuristic family home that's currently on the market.
If you've ever wanted to live in a home that resembles a spaceship, then boy oh boy have we got the home for you.
This is Bennetthorpe House over in Doncaster, a truly impressive architect designed family residence that's so swish it even featured on one of the very first episodes of Grand Designs.
Now that's an accolade.
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Set across three floors, the home has a whopping five bedrooms and three bathrooms as well as a gorgeous light-filled reception room. In fact, the whole home is flooded with light due to the sheer abundance of windows.
Designed to impress, the entrance hall doubles as a dining area and showcases some of the property's most eye-catching architectural features, including a striking glass staircase and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass block wall.
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Upstairs, the lavish bedroom suite comes complete with a walk-in dressing area and a sleek en-suite shower room.
The lower ground floor features a large bedroom, dedicated sitting area, en-suite bathroom and provides direct access to the property's double garage.
Certainly, it's not the sort of home to snuggle in front of the fire with a good book and get all cosy - but if you're a fan of all things modern and contemporary then it doesn't get much better than this.
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The best part? It can be yours for just £850,000...how can one resist? It's a small price to pay to feel like you're the star of Grand Designs every single day of your life.
To have a proper nosey at this one-of-a-kind property then take a look at the listing on Rightmove here.
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Here’s five of the best new openings coming to Leeds this year
Clementine Hall
We're almost half way through the year, so let's see what else we've got to look forward to...spoiler alert, it's a lot.
So far we've had everything from ice bath cafes to listening bars open up in Leeds, and it seems like 2026 is the gift that keeps on giving.
Allow us to get you excited about what's coming to the city...
Dishoom
68–78 Vicar Lane, LS1 7JH
Images: The Hoot Leeds
This one is a biggun' as the ever so popular Indian restaurant is set to open this August in a beautiful Grade-II listed building on Vicar Lane which was formerly Flannels.
First opening in London, Dishoom now has restaurants dotted all over the UK including a huge site in Manchester. The group is famed for its lavish and grand interiors, as well as its home-style curries, grills and breakfasts including its legendary bacon naans.
Acai and the Tribe
88 Vicar Lane
Image: The Manc Group
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
This Japanese restaurant serves a menu full of sushi as well as grilled meats on sticks, sharing sides and build-your-own hand rolls. All of this is wrapped up in the most gorgeous interior, which you can see from their jaw dropping new Manchester site.
Occupying the Grade II-listed space on Vicar Lane, the three-storey building will include a 220-cover dining room, 30-cover terrace and an upstairs bar.
New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat. Edges will be opening their doors in Leeds city centre on Thursday 18 June.
Okay, this one might not be happening this year...but we still had to mention it so please forgive us.
Trinity Leeds is embarking on a major transformation with a £15 million expansion, introducing a second food court called ‘Freight Island’ The upgrade will add around 72,000 sq ft of new space, including a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking City Square the perfect spot to enjoy great food with skyline views.
Clementine Hall -
6th February 2023 
