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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Feature Image - The Hoot Leeds
AD
Eats
Salon Madre – a new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Leeds this month
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
Image: The Manc Group
Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
Images: The Manc Group
Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Sophie Smith -
23rd June 2023 
