MyMakan is bringing a taste of Malaysia to the suburbs.
The new restaurant has only just opened here in Leeds, and is the second MyMakan to open in the UK.
Promising a 'culinary journey that takes you straight to the heart of Malaysia', MyMakan prides itself on using fresh, quality ingredients to ensure that each bite is just as flavoursome as the next.
On the menu you'll find a whole host of traditional crowdpleasers like Nasi Lemak and Satay, as well as more unusual, but nonetheless exciting combinations like Mee Goreng and Char Kuey Teow.
The menu spans from curries, noodles, satay and rice dishes aplenty, including a delicious-sounding Butter Prawns Rendang, a slow-cooked dish with thick coconut sauce, lemongrass, toasted coconut, aromatic spices and herbs.
Cucur Udang: prawn fritters and sweet chilli sauce for dipping.
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Between meaty, veggie and vegan options and a fully halal menu, there's really something for every palette and dietary preference too.
The savoury options are just as tempting as the sweet. For dessert, there's a selection of traditional Malay options like Bubur Pulut Hitam, a black gluttonous rice pudding served with thick coconut milk and vanilla ice cream; Sagu Gula Melaka, Sago pearls cakes and the ABC, a dessert made up of shaved ice, syrups and cream paired with creamed corn, ice cream and a fruit medley.
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The restaurant also has a branch in Norwich, as well as two restaurants in the Middle East, but it is reported that they plan to bring more to the north and other UK cities in the future.
The Saudi Arabian restaurant group has taken over the former space of Kuala Lumpur, which closed last year. MyMakan translates to 'a place to eat', and with over 40 dishes for diners to choose from, the Town Street opening certainly does promise to be a culinary feast for locals.
Now open to the public, you can head over for a taste of MyMakan Tuesday - Friday evenings (5-10pm) or enjoy a weekend trip to the suburbs with a Malaysian meal 12pm-11pm Saturday and Sunday.
To find out more about MyMakan, including how to book yourself a seat, visit the MyMakan website.
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Leeds cinemas are offering tickets to see big blockbusters for just £4 this weekend
You can watch some of the year’s biggest blockbusters for just £4 this weekend.
That’s because, to celebrate National Cinema Weekend (5-6 September), Vue has announced that it’ll be offering cut-price tickets to everything from the latest blockbusters and family favourites, to indie horrors and classic re-releases so you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the full cinematic experience this autumn.
Some of the highlights currently showing that you’ll be able to see for just £4 include summer hits like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, The Odyssey, and Toy Story 5, as well as the recent release of Ridley Scott’s latest film, The Dog Stars, starring Jacob Elordi.
Family favourites such as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie, and Cars will also be screening over National Cinema Weekend.
Meanwhile, horror fans can also catch new releases Insidious: Out of the Further, and indie horror Leviticus, or see the year’s biggest horror hit, Obsession, if you haven’t already.
The best bit about the offer? It applies to every seat on every showing, all weekend long. Just pass us the popcorn now.
This means that film lovers can enjoy Vue’s biggest and comfiest seats, Ultra Lux, which are strategically positioned to give the best possible view of the big screen – with extra-wide armrests, back and leg rests that recline independently, a personal table for snacks and beverages, and a state-of-the-art wine cooler, all for just £4 each.
“We encourage everyone to make the most of the celebration and enjoy a film at Vue.”
National Cinema Weekend returns for 2026 this Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September, and you can book tickets on the Vue website here.
Major DJ has set cancelled as overcrowding concerns continue at Leeds Festival
Clementine Hall
After closing for the entire second day, The Warehouse stage at Leeds Festival has once again been forced to evacuate.
One of the most anticipated dance acts of the day has been cancelled due to health and safety concerns just moments before the set.
Sheffield DJ Silva Bumpa was due to take to The Warehouse stage today at 1:30pm, but the set was cancelled due to overcrowding.
It's not the first time this has happened at Leeds Festival 2026, as yesterday Omar+'s set was cancelled due to the same issue and the stage was subsequently closed for the rest of the day.
The Warehouse stage is completely new for this year, and supposedly is designed specifically for dance music...which is quite ironic.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Silva Bumpa said: "So so sorry Leeds Fest but due to over crowding my set was cancelled last min I was just behind the stage and got told right before such a massive shame."
Prospa, another prominent DJ who's set was cancelled at Reading on Friday afternoon, spoke up on the situation: "We are disappointed in The Warehouse stage closure at Reading Festival. We were told it wasn't possible to play whilst on the way. This was due to too many people outside the stage.
"We have seen this happen before at larger festivals in the UK. It's time to double the capacity of tents or put dance music on the main stage."
It comes after another dance stage, LS23, was closed mid-set last night due to a health and safety hazard when all the lights suddenly switched off and ravers were forced to evacuate.
If yesterday is anything to go by, we wouldn't be surprised if The Warehouse was closed for the rest of the day which means anticipated sets from Rossi and Mall Grab will also be cancelled.
Sophie Smith -
6th February 2023 
