Chippy teas, fish finger butties and even Market fish baos - we've rounded up all the best Fish Friday treats.
Keep reading to find out all our favourite fish dishes in and around Leeds...
St Michael's Fisheries
Open 11.30 - 3pm and from 5pm | St Michael's Grove, Headingley
St Michael’s Fisheries is considered to be one of, if not the oldest chippy in Leeds and has operated almost completely uninterrupted over the last century.
The takeaway even operated during the Second World War as fish and chips was one of the few items that weren’t rationed during this time - and still today you'll find fried fish, chips and mushy peas served from the Spitfire fryers.
Whilst Three's A Crowd is a joy of a gastropub to visit every single day of the week, the Fish Friday deal is the one that's got us heading back at the end of the working week.
you can grab yourself a signature Three’s A Crowd fish and chips, served with mushy peas, charred lemon and tartar sauce paired with an ice cold pint of beer or champagne for £20.
Find out more here.
Power Corruption and Lies
Open from 12pm-10pm | Call Lane, Leeds City Centre
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Think you've seen it all when it comes to a chippy tea? Think again. Head down to Power, Corruption & Lies for fish inside a bao bun. Fresh from Leeds Kirkgate Market and fried onsite, served with crushed edamame, tartare sauce and curry sauce - this is the chippy tea we never knew we needed.
Find out more here.
Murgatroyds
Open 11.30am - 10pm | Harrogate Road, Yeadon
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Now this might be a little further out, but it's well worth a visit. Open since 1994, Murgatroyds go through a whopping 1275 fishes each day with a sit-in diner and takeaway option to choose from.
It's also a great option for those hopping over to Leeds Bradford Airport - you can get 15% off your meal when you show your plane ticket.
Open from 8am-sellout | Boar Lane, Leeds City Centre
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Fish finger butties are truly the ultimate comfort food - and Things In Bread pile them high, pack in the tartare sauce and plenty of greenery for a giant lunchtime treat.
Find out more here.
Eat Your Greens
Open 12-11pm, Wednesday - Saturday | New York Street, Leeds City Centre
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Another contender for the best fish finger butties is Eat Your Greens. The independent foodie spot by a greengrocers by day and restaurant by night, and specialises in all-things organic.
Find out more here.
Eats
Inside the new all-day American diner that has just opened at Leeds Bradford Airport
A brand-new American-style diner serving smash burgers, hot dogs and thick milkshakes has opened at Leeds Bradford Airport.
We all know the holiday really starts as soon as you get to the airport, and Leeds Bradford Airport has a brand-new American diner to kick start it in style.
Welcome to Monty’s American Diner, the all-day dining destination bringing a taste of the USA to Yorkshire.
Located in the airport's departure lounge, this new spot is designed to give passengers somewhere to sit back and relax whilst enjoying a proper meal before jetting off.
And just like your classic American diner, there’s plenty on the menu to get stuck into.
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Early flight? Breakfast is available until 11am with options including fluffy waffles, French toast bites, chicken and waffles drenched in maple syrup as well as traditional cooked breakfasts and American-style bagels.
Those travelling later in the day can tuck into smash burgers, chicken wings, loaded hot dogs, gooey mac and cheese and even a BBQ platter complete with ribs, corn and wings.
There’s also a menu specifically designed for the little ones, featuring waffles, beans on toast and scrambled eggs on toast, alongside burgers, chicken tenders and mac and cheese throughout the day.
And if you fancy a drink before take-off, because it wouldn't be a trip to the airport without a tipple, Monty’s has that covered too.
There's freshly poured pints on offer as well as cocktails, or you can have the proper American experience with a 'hard shake' - their classic thick milkshakes but made boozy.
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The space has been decked out in style, so much so that you'll forget you're in Yorkshire and think you've popped into a diner on Route 66.
Classic booth seating, red neon signs, hanging globe lights, all complete with a retro jukebox which you can even pop a song on.
Open all-day long, from the first flight til the last, next time you're jetting off make sure to make Monty's part of your holiday routine.
You can find out more about Monty's at Leeds Bradford Airport here.
Beloved Leeds Malaysian cafe known for its authentic home cooking announces sudden closure
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A much-loved independent restaurant in Leeds has announced it will be closing its doors.
Kuala Lumpur Cafe opened its doors in Headingley in 2019 by Bart and Hirman, who wanted to bring authentic Malaysian cooking to the city of Leeds.
Throughout the years, they'd built up a reputation for their beautiful curries and vibrant street food dishes, all of which were made using Hirman's family recipes.
So much so, that in 2024 they opened a kitchen inside White Cloth Hall in the city centre when the Grade II listed food hall first opened.
Their kitchen sadly closed a year later, but their Headingley restaurant remained open serving the students and locals with their famous beef rendang, nasi lemak and more.
Sadly, Kuala Lumpur Cafe have taken to social media to announce that they will be closing their doors for good as of this Saturday 17 October.
Their statement reads: "Thank you to all our customers and team that made Kuala Lumpur Cafe possible across the last few years. After a long consideration, we have decided that our last trading day will be Saturday 17 October.
"If you have a booking after this date, we'll be calling you over the next few days to try to move it to an earlier date before we close.
"It's been our pleasure to serve Malaysian food to the community. Best regards, KL Cafe."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, local businesses and customers flocked to the comments to express their sadness and show their support.
One comment reads: "Such a shame. This was genuinely the best Malay food I had outside of Malaysia. Will be missed greatly", whilst another thanks the cafe for "all the delicious food over the years".
If you want to visit Kuala Lumpur Cafe one last time, then you have until this Saturday to do so. Go and wish them a proper farewell.
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2024 
