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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Vinyl-only 1970s-inspired cocktail bar coming to Leeds from team behind some of the city’s best bars
A new cocktail bar is coming to Leeds city centre.
If you know a thing or two about cocktails, or just drinks in general, then you're going to be very excited about this news.
The very talented team behind Roland's on Call Lane and The Domino Club, just to name a few, are setting their sites on a brand-new venture.
Introducing Paper Plane, an intimate new cocktail bar that will be taking over the old Casa site in the city's beautiful Grand Arcade.
Paper Plane will be inspired by the glamour of 1970s air travel and will be a vinyl-only listening bar, serving a world-inspired cocktail menu alongside a carefully curated whisky collection.
The space will be lovely and intimate, with around just 40 covers, designed to transport guests somewhere completely different from the minute they step foot through the door.
And what a location too, joining a whole host of fantastic independents in the arcade such as Alfonso's Deli, Stuzzi and Sonder.
For now, we don't know many more details about the project, but we already know it's going to be exceptional cas anything these guys do turns to gold.
Not only has Roland's been consistently one of the busiest bars on Call Lane since they opened back in 2014, but The Domino Club was recently crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world. Now that is some accolade worth shouting about.
We'll keep you updated with Paper Plane's progress, but Roland's have stated that the site is hoping to open this coming autumn. So we really don't have long to wait.
Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
Clementine Hall
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Sophie Smith -
23rd June 2023 
