With so many options, we thought we’d give you a little help by highlighting five of our favourite spots inside Leeds Kirkgate Market.
If there’s one place in Leeds that guarantees to leave you well fed without breaking the bank, it’s Leeds Kirkgate Market.
Inside the maze of market stalls, there’s plenty of hidden gems waiting to be uncovered and whatever you fancy, there’s seemingly unlimited places to grab a bite to eat.
Whilst we could go on and on about the huge list of great spots inside the market, we’ve whittled it down to five places which we find ourselves visiting time and time again.
So, without further ado…
Bánh & Mee
Bánh and Mee always has a queue at the markets – and for good reason. The family-run spot serves a huge menu of Vietnamese-inspired dishes, including bao buns, loaded fries, pho, noodles, rice boxes, summer rolls, spring rolls – and it comes out a treat every single time.
And of course you’ve got to try the iconic Banh Mi which we get once a week without fail.
Sweet Saeeda
For authentic Tunisian street food, this is the place to go. Everything is made fresh and bursting with flavour, from their traditional sandwiches to the vibrant salads and grilled meats. Perfect every single time.
Good Boy Burger Co.
The beloved pop-up smash burger brand opened up a permanent location inside Kirkgate Market not too long ago, and boy oh boy have they been serving up some banging burgers ever since.
Expect juicy smashed beef patties, loaded fries and even fried pickles and macaroni cheese slabs. This is comfort food at its finest.
Eastern Oven
This family-run market spot is a popular lunchtime spot with veggies and meat-eaters alike. This absolute gem rolls each flatbread in front of your eyes before adding falafels, chicken shawarma, bags of tahini and salad too.
And the best part? It’s all super affordable.
Manjit’s Kitchen
The menu at Manjit’s Kitchen is considered in options and rich in flavour. There’s Mango Lassi to soothe the lunchtime crowd and inventive options like pakora and chilli paneer wraps amongst classic favourites like onion bhajis, Thali bowls and Vada Pau, The Mumbai Sandwich.
Think Spiced mashed potato ball in a gram flour batter, green chutney, tamarind, dry garlic chutney on a beetroot bun, as just one example of the fusions of flavour the kitchen offers busy city commuters or those looking for a hot midday treat from the markets.
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