Just under half an hour from Leeds city centre - you'll find an exciting new dining experience.
And it's noted to only be the second restaurant of its kind.
Following the success of SAKKUSAMBA Manchester, which opened its doors last year, the new dining concept brings together influences from Japanese and Brazilian cuisines.
Owned by the same group as Estabulo and SAKKU in Leeds - this is truly a fusion of the two Yorkshire dining experiences, all wrapped in an exciting new setting in the city of Bradford.
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Effortlessly transitioning from day to night, downstairs will act as a coffee shop every day from 7.30am - 6.30pm, serving matcha and turmeric lattes as well as sweet treats.
Then, to explore the dining experience simply take to the stairs, stroll past the selfie cube filled with bright lights for that natural photoshoot glow for the perfect pre-meal photo before finding the SAKKUSAMBA restaurant on the top floor.
Upstairs you'll find 130 seats in an intimately lit space, complete with cherry blossom trees, neon signage and hues of purple cascading from the lights - it truly is a setting unlike anything else we’ve seen in Bradford before.
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The idea here is that you can order as much or as little as you like in a tapas style. Simply order from the tablet with over 150 different Japanese-Brazilian dishes to choose from, including Brazilian Picanha, Japanese Hosomaki and Fresh Sashimi.
And yes, the dishes are just as beautifully presented as the interiors, with impressive flower-arrangements within sushi platters and plenty of theatrics with dry ice displays.
It’s perfect for large groups looking to share dinner and while the night away, taste testing new flavours and finding new favourites as they go.
The drinks here also represent the fusion of the two cuisines. Think Brazilian Caipirinhas and Japanese Iced Tea, as well as exciting mocktail options and classic pints and Prosecco.
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CEO Zac Issak commented, “SakkuSamba is all about creating an incredible dining experience. From the moment guests walk through the doors, to the minute they leave they’ll be blown away by our stunning decor, unique cocktails, beautiful menu and high end service.”
He continued, “We set out to bring something completely different to Bradford, and that’s exactly what we’ve done here. SakkuSamba is set to become the go-to place to dine in this city.”
Now open to the public for the first time, you can find SAKKU SAMBA at The Broadway in Bradford, open 12pm - 10pm every day, with an earlier closing time of 9pm on Sundays.
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Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
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And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
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If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
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Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Sophie Smith -
23rd June 2023 
