Perfect for a spring or summertime afternoon treat.
It may still be snowing in April- but we're holding out hope that in true British style, the warm weather will heat up the streets of Leeds city centre in the coming weeks.
Bringing us through the spring and into the summertime, House of Fu is taking us through the seasons with their delicious menu of noodles, gyozas and cocktails aplenty.
Based in their permanent home on Headrow after year's of pop-ups, House of Fu has been growing in popularity for years but it appears that it's their unusual menu full of staple ramen dishes and unique desserts and cocktails that's everyone talking.
Now usually our top pick would be the Original Fu Ramen: combining pork broth with toasted rye noodles,BBQ chashu pork, fresh menma, spring onions, nori and egg cooked with burnt garlic oil. Delicious. but don’t forget to leave room for dessert – the showstopper of the entire menu.
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The vegan miso caramel ice-cream sandwiches are worth every bite and despite upcoming menu changes, the frozen desserts are here to stay at House of Fu.
Served wrapped up in a square patterned wrapper, the ice-cream sarnies come between layers of dark chocolate cookie, miso caramel and other vegan treats.
At present, there's also a matcha flavour on the menu but this is due to be replaced with a new flavour for 2022 next week.
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The non-vegan ice cream sandwich is made up of a Matcha cookie, raspberry ripple and white chocolate, but you only have a few days to grab this ex-special before it disappears on the menu indefinitely.
Washing all this down with a gassy pint or can of something fizzy might be your usual go-to drink for a sunny day, but House of Fu's frozen cocktail selection will have you seriously reconsidering.
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Again, there's two options available so get one of each and sip on frozen classics like the Yuzu Margarita with Tequila, triple sec, yuzu and lime or alternatively, drinkers can transport your senses to a faraway resort with a frozen Pina Colada cocktail: Coconut Rum, triple sec, pineapple and lime, all frozen to resemble a grown-up version of those slushie drinks from your childhood.
Happy Hour here is 4pm - 6pm, where all drinks are two for a tenner- so if you can hang on until the early evening to get your tipple, you'll save a few pennies in the process.
House of Fu will be serving all your favourite gyozas and ramen, as well as their incredible ice-cream sandwiches and frozen cocktails every day of the week from their restaurant on Headrow in Leeds city centre.
For more information, visit the House of Fu Instagram page.
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Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
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.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
1st April 2022 
