Vegetarian and vegan restaurant Bundobust has been championing the fine flavours of Indian street food for 10 years now, and every few months seems to have a new specials that'll have even the most committed meat lovers swapping for plant-based options.
The Bombay Sandwich is back for 2024 and is the perfect stand-out dish to welcome the new year of office meal deals with. Think double-decker grilled sarnie with crispy potato pakoras, melty vegan cheddar, chutneys and salad before being seasoned in sandwich massala and chutneys top and bottom.
Make sure to add a side of Sambhar Soup to this one for dipping: it's the perfect winter warmer combo. The hot and sour soup is an OG Bundobust dish made with aubergines, lentils and gourd - and has a wonderful warming aftertaste.
Bombay Sandwich. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Bombay Sandwich and Chaap Kathi Roll. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
New for 2024 is that Chaap Kathi Roll: green masala marinated in chaap kebab, massala slaw and a sweet, spicy apple ketchup all wrapped within a homemade turmuric and cumin roomali roti. The soy-based meat substitute is perfect for those meat eaters that are struggling to parts way with meat-like textures during Veganuary, and we've heard it's proving a really popular option in India at present for this very reason.
The Bundobust classics Bhaji Butty (giant onion bhaji in a butty) and a vegan Vada Pav (which in simple terms can an only be incredible potato-based ball of goodness) are back on the menu too with the option to add into a meal deal.
The four sandwiches can be served with a side and soft drink, including some new Indian drinks like Thums Up and Limca) for £9.95 or upgrade to a pint of Python from Bundobust's own brewery for £12.95.
Bhaji Butty and Vegan Vada Pav / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Bhaji Butty, Gunpowder Idli and Desi Crisps / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Additional sides include the addictive Gunpowder Idli: deep-fried fluffy steamed lentil dumplings in a seriously addictive umami seasoning; as well as Desi crisps: the ultimate party mix that'll put your supermarket meal deal to shame.
Available from Thursday 4 January - Sunday 11 February 2023, make sure to head over to Mill Hill for your new year Bundo fix - and if you spot us, come say hello! It's safe to say we'll be eating here a lot over our lunchtimes to make the most of the six week offer.
An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.
If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.
Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.
And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.
The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.
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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.
And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!
Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.
It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.
The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.
We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this summer.
Ireland’s famous fast food phenomenon, the spice bag, has landed in Leeds Kirkgate Market
Clementine Hall
You can now grab the ultimate hangover cure at our very own Kirkgate Market.
And it comes from none other than The Fisherman's Wife - a Leeds institution that has been serving up fantastic fish and chips for over 60 years.
But now, they're turning their attention to spice bags.
If you have no idea what we're talking about then allow us to fill you in. And we'd recommend pouring yourself an ice cold glass of water, because it's about to get real salty up in here.
The spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the streets of Dublin, for example.
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It consists of shredded and battered chicken, chips, onions and peppers - all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning.
Oh, and of course dipped or lathered in a sauce of your choosing. The classic being curry sauce, obviously.
It's been available in Leeds once before at a pop-up in Trinity Kitchen, but now The Fisherman's Wife is here to make them a permanent option for anyone with that salty craving.
You've got a couple of flavours to choose from too, including peri-peri, plain, salt & chilli and of course the classic salt & pepper.
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You can then add a drizzle of sriracha, curry sauce (obviously) or sticky honey if you're looking for that sweet and salty balance.
The best part? They're selling these for just £6.50.
So next time you've had a few too many the night before, get yourself to The Fisherman's Wife inside Leeds Kirkgate Market's food hall and get yourself a spice bag. You'll be cured in no time.
Sophie Smith -
5th January 2024 
