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Mans Market is hosting a Queen’s Chinese afternoon tea with dim sum over the Jubilee bank holiday

Bottomless fizz, bellinis and Asahi with your jubilee-themed afternoon tea.

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 23rd May 2022

For two days only, you can celebrate the Jubilee with a themed 'Afternoon Jubi-Chi'.

Having been highly recommended by the Sunday Times, we’re convinced that Mans Market has received nothing but glowing reviews since its opening, but it’s their Afternoon Chi concept that’s got us talking non-stop about dim sum in 2022.

Now bringing their unique concept to the Jubilee weekend, the popular restaurant will host a special Jubilee weekend afternoon tea, aptly named ‘Jubi-Chi’.

Read More: Everything to do in Leeds over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend

plates stacked on an afternoon tea tray.
Afternoon Chi for royalty. / Image: The Hoot Leeds

Based on the traditional afternoon tea, Mans Market have replaced those boring finger sandwiches and petit fours with all your favourite dishes to create the ultimate afternoon experience- a true fitting fusion cuisine for the royal ocassion.

In classic Mans Market style, the menu is there to guide guests through the choices they make before you clip your ‘Feed Me’ sign to the rope on the ceiling to get the waitress’ attention.

Aware that the way to people’s hearts (and stomachs) is to give us our favourite foods, every dish on the menu comes with a multiple choice of toppings. Guests are invited to choose a bao bun- with crispy roast duck or Panko tofu, before selecting from four different dim sum options.

Dim sum and bao buns.
Choose your dim sum and bao buns. / Image: The Hoot Leeds

Vegan-friendly Bamboo Dumplings, each swirled and dunked into sweet chilli or soy sauce before making your way onto vegan spring rolls and snack on Lotus Crisps with chilli and spring onions. This really is the epitome of a unique afternoon tea, perfect for all Chinese food connoisseurs and those that love a bit of dim sum after a few drinks with respective interest.

Desserts are even included as part of the package- there’s Matcha Moochi with strawberries, Yuzu and Vanilla cheesecake or a vegan-friendly brownie to choose from- each of which come as highly recommended as the next.

If you’re still hungry, extra dim sum is available for just £3.50 extra, this time replacing dumplings with Salt and Pepper Chicken or Tofu, Satay Chicken dishes or four more Chef Mans Spring Rolls.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into the underground restaurant with a glass of fizz, but have plenty of chances to grab cocktails galore during their stay. Think signature boozy mizes like Mans 75, made up of Tanqueray London Dry, Lychee, Lemon and Prosecco or even grab a Bubblegum Daiquiri just an extra fiver.

cocktail in hand.
Bubblegum Daquiri mocktail. / Image: The Hoot Leeds

If that's not enough, you can turn your Afternoon Jubi-Chi into a bottomless experience with free-flowing fizz, bellinis or cans of Asahi for an additional price.

But if you don’t fancy getting boozy in the afternoon, there are loads of non-alcoholic options for you to choose from too. Not only can you get three varieties of tea: Yorkshire (obviously), Jasmine or green tea, but there’s soft drinks and a whole range of mocktails on offer too.

Whilst this might just be one of the plentiful afternoon tea offerings in Leeds over the bank holiday weekend, you can bet that you're unlikely to find anything quite like this.

menu held up.

Read More: All the best Chinese restaurants in and around Leeds

The Afternoon Jubi-Chi at Mans Market will be available Thursday 2 June - Friday 3 June 2022, 2-5pm but those seeking an afternoon tea experience outside of the Jubilee bank holiday can grab their seat at the table every Wednesday - Friday at the same times.

For more information, including how to reserve a table, visit the Mans Market website.

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Cult burger brand Burgerism opens takeaway outside of Manchester in a Leeds suburb

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

The North West’s most ordered burger has landed in Leeds, and it’s easy to see why it’s loved by so many. 

If you don't know about Burgerism, then get to know.

The iconic burger brand, which started life as a dark kitchen off an industrial estate in Salford, is now almost ready to welcome fans into its first Leeds location.

Set to open tomorrow – Wednesday 23 September – Burgerism will be serving up their signature smash burgers from a new site over in Meanwood.

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The site sits right next to The Meadwood Tavern on Meanwood Road, the perfect location for if you're out and about and looking for a bit of grub after a few pints.

The interior is sporting the bright Burgerism orange, and although it is mainly a takeaway restaurant there are a few seats for sit-in.

You’ll be able to order your food at the counter, via self-service kiosks, or through click-and-collect on the Burgerism website.

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Highlights on the menu will, as always, include the fan-favourite Cheesed (two smashed patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and the brand’s signature sauce, served in a seeded brioche bun), as well as a range of chicken burgers, fries, and wings.

Everything is made fresh to order, and even their sauces and dips are made entirely in-house. 

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And the good stuff doesn't stop there, as to celebrate the grand opening they'll be giving away the first 100 customers from 5pm a 'Comeback Card' where you'll eat on them during your next visit. So get there early if you don't want to miss out

The Meanwood site will be the sixth Burgerism site following its five openings elsewhere in Greater Manchester.

Read more: A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon

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A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon

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An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.

It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.

The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.

You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.

Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.

Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?

Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.

"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.

"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."

The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.

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