BaoBros23 will be bringing their unique Asian street food creations to Archie's Bar & Kitchen on Granary Wharf.
Award-winning Ossett Brewery are renowned for serving up their exceptional range of craft beer across Yorkshire.
And not only that, often collaborating with local street food vendors in their pubs and bars to tantalise customer's tastebuds whilst they sip on a few beers.
It's safe to say that their brand new venture at Archie's Bar & Kitchen located on Leeds waterfront has got us very excited.
BaoBros23 is an Asian Street food kitchen that has found great success within the Brewery Tap in Marsden and The Bingley in Horbury.
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Taking an innovative approach to the beloved bao bun, their famous creation is the 'bao dog' - a fluffy, steamed bao in the shape of, you guessed it, a hot dog.
Stuffed to the brim with exciting fillings such as crispy belly pork and Asian style lobster and crayfish.
And not only that, you can also find a mouthwatering selection of crispy chicken wings, pork ribs and fully loaded fries.
BaoBros23 will be opening inside Archie's Bar & Kitchen on Friday 17 November from 12pm, with free bao buns for the first 100 customers.
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Founder of BaoBros23, Dan Woodhead said “We're thrilled to team up with Ossett Brewery once again after the success of The Bingley opening and can’t wait to showcase our culinary creations paired with great beers to the people of Granary Wharf.
“Having the freedom to be creative in the kitchen and coming up with food concepts that sparks happiness for a former place or time, such as our lobster bao-dog that makes us nostalgic about the good old days (nods to a specific memory), while also being able to cater to a variety of different dietary requirements and have our menu be as accessible as possible is what our love for food is all about.”
Jamie Lawson, Ossett Brewery Co-Owner said “As a pub company we are committed to delivering an exceptional experience that combines great beer with the finest foods and believe our partnership with BaoBros23 will not only tantalise the taste buds of our patrons but also breathe new life into this iconic area of Leeds.”
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.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
Clementine Hall -
15th November 2023 
