A Leeds Japanese restaurant is marking this year's Yorkshire Day with a limited-edition menu.
If you've ever thought to yourself 'wow I would really like my ramen to taste like a Sunday roast', then today is your lucky day.
And that's because Maki & Ramen are bringing the people of Leeds exactly that - a steaming hot bowl of Sunday Roast Ramen.
Featuring a rich chicken gravy broth, sous vide chicken, crispy roast potatoes, carrots and even a good old Yorkshire pudding for dipping.
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Not only that, but there's an entire Yorkshire Day menu to go alongside it.
There's an Iced Yorkshire Tea Matcha, a crispy beef sushi butty served with a Henderson's relish dip and a Builder's Creme Brew-lay to tuck into made using a luxurious Yorkshire Tea custard.
If that's not enough, there's also a fish and chips-inspired noodle dish served with a vinegar mayo and mushy edamame on the side.
The menu is available from Yorkshire Day, Friday 1 August until Sunday 31 August.
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Sophie Wang, Executive Chef at Maki & Ramen, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to bring our completely unique Yorkshire Day menu to Leeds. This fusion is all about celebrating the best of both worlds - combining the comforting, hearty flavours of Yorkshire with the delicate, fresh tastes of Japanese cuisine.
“It’s our way of paying tribute to this incredible city and its rich food heritage, while offering something exciting and new for locals and visitors alike. We hope every dish makes people feel proud, inspired, and a little bit adventurous!”
So get yourself down to Maki & Ramen, flat cap in hand, and have a taste of this proper Yorkshire menu.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Clementine Hall -
30th July 2025 
