Fans of Japanese food are in for a proper treat, because Leeds is about to get a brand new ramen bar.
Called House of Fu, it's due to open in the city next month serving up their own authentic combinations of umami-rich broths, noodles and other fillings.
There'll be a core range of ramen on offer here, as well as a handful of specials, with plenty of options for vegans on the menu.
House of Fu's 'Green Ramen' - Shiitake dashi, Spinach, Sapporo Noodles, Kohlrabi chashu, Shiitake mushrooms, Pak choy, Spring onion, Super deep burnt garlic oil, Roast tomato
They've already teased out their 'green ramen', which will be one of the headline plant-based bowls on offer here. Filled with gorgeous ingredients like kohlrabi chashu, sapporo noodles and super deep burnt garlic oil, it's evident a lot of care and attention has gone into putting this menu together.
They've also been working with local pottery studio Sunken to handcraft every single ramen bowl for their new opening.
By the looks of their Instagram, House of Fu's founders have spent a good amount of time eating their way around all the best ramen spots in Tokyo so we don't doubt the food here is going to be done to a high standard.
As well as serving ramen, the new restaurant will also have a selection of specials and "soon to be classics" - including dumplings, small plates and sides like their fried cauliflower with gochujang hot sauce, house shichimi spice blend, sesame and QP vegan mayo.
One of the walls being painted by artists bear cubs and babb sabbath at the new House of Fu restaurant
House of Fu isn't exactly new in Leeds, having previously hosted a range of pop-up supper clubs and other events around the city.
Prior to the pandemic, in 2019 they announced plans to open a. ramen bar, izikaya and karaoke rooms in Briggate but this, unfortunately, did not come to fruition. So we expect there will be plenty of House of Fu fans queueing up when they finally open their doors at the new site in July.
Currently, the restaurant is keeping details of its new location and opening date close to its chest. Due to be revealed in the coming days, keep your eyes on their Instagram for further updates.
Feature image - House of Fu.
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Leeds pizza shop hailed ‘exceptional’ and ‘best in the UK’ by major reviewer
A Leeds pizza takeaway has received a glowing review from popular review duo.
Edges Pizza opened up their first permanent spot in Leeds back in June this year, after making a name for themselves slinging out pizzas at multiple pop-ups across the city.
Owners Grace and Edge from Harrogate opened Edges Pizza two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
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Their pizzas are a love letter to the class New York slice, think thin and crispy rather than chewy and floppy. But above all else, think absolutely delicious.
And now, they've caught the attention of a major review page, with Bite Twice Food Reviews (a page with almost 300k followers) paying Edges a visit.
The food review duo of Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany popped up in Holbeck beneath the arches to get their hands on a pizza, and the outcome is brilliant.
In the video, Bite Twice said that the pizza is 'f**cking exceptional' and up there with 'one of the best pizzas in the UK'.
Before even taking a bite, they said: "On aesthetic, I don't think anywhere in the UK is doing pizza like this".
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Then after the first bite, they go on to say: "There are very few pizzas in the UK that create this, I’m a little bit blown away".
As Londoners themselves, they go on to say that Edges is 'easily hitting with the best that we’ve got down south'.
And if that's not high praise enough, they sign off the video saying: "Leeds has got an absolute gem. I give this a stamp so hard my foot went through the pizza. Edges. Don Level."
The 42-year-old Kirkgate Market stall serving freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 a pop
Clementine Hall
Tucked away in Leeds Kirkgate Market you'll find a wonderful seafood stall selling freshly shucked oysters for £1.90 each.
It's places like these that remind us why we love Leeds so much.
Established in 1880, Hayes Seafood is widely regarded as the oldest trader within the historic Kirkgate Market.
For the past 42 years, it has been run by Cliff and Michelle, the loveliest couple who welcome every customer with open arms.
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The menu here is small but perfectly formed, focusing on fresh, ready-to-eat seafood that you can enjoy with a squeeze of lemon and a dollop of mayonnaise at most.
Delivered fresh every morning, there's pre-cracked crab shells, brown and white crab meat, cockles, crawfish tails - all perfectly prepared for you to eat at their bar or high tables opposite.
But, it's the oysters that you'll see people queueing for. And rightly so.
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Everything here is prepared to order right in front of you, and for no extra fee. You can choose from two types of oysters: super salty Lindisfarne oysters or the slightly sweeter English Loch Fyne.
We recommend having a couple of each, pulling up a stool right by the counter and getting stuck in. If you ask Cliff nicely, he might tell you a bit about the history of the place - but you may have to order a couple more oysters for that.
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You're left to dress them yourself, whether you prefer dash of fiery tabasco or a few pickled shallots. But to be honest, they're delicious just as they come.
This spot is a real piece of Leeds history, and the queues at lunchtime as well as the repeat regular customers proves just how special it is.
All it's missing is a champagne stall next to it...now wouldn't that be perfect?
Georgina Pellant -
18th June 2021 
