This January, Indian street food and craft beer connoisseurs, Bundobust, are coming in hot with new limited edition specialsand you don't want to miss out.
Bundobust are back with a new wave of specials and they certainly do not disappoint.
Available until right up until the end of the month, you can get your hands on these tasty dishes across all Bundobust locations until 31st January 2023.
First up on the list of specials is the Bombay Sandwich, delved deep from Indian folklore and bound to be your new go-to lunchtime snack (and it's vegan!).
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Derived from the streets of Mumbai, Bundo’s Bombay Sandwich is a grilled sandwich packed with potato and spinach, green chutney, cucumber, red onion, tomato, and vegan cheddar. Seasoned with the cult Indian spice mix, chaat masala, for a zingy lilt and served with Sambhar - a lentil, aubergine and bottle gourd soup.
So it's basically a toasted sarnie with a side of soup for dipping but made one hundred times better. As it's a classic lunchtime combo, the Bombay Sandwich is available Sunday-Friday 12-4pm and trust us, it's well worth the visit.
Next up are the Stuffed Chillis, a standout special for us which truly left our tastebuds tingling with delight.
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Full-to-bursting green sweet chillis stuffed with spiced potato in a crispy gram flour batter and served with mango chutney dip. An Indian deli counter staple, this delightful dish draws inspiration from Bundobust’s famous parent restaurant Prashad and the stuffed chilli from their formative deli days in mid-’90s Bradford.
Another January special is the Punjabi Kadi - moong dhal pakoras simmered in a garam massala, yoghurt and gram flour curry. Perfectly warming for the winter months, lightly sour, satisfyingly spiced and luxuriantly creamy.
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And with the new year of course comes a time for reflection, so Bundobust have revisited two huge crowd favourites to turn the flavour up to eleven with new and improved recipes.
Back with a bang is the Egg Bhurji which now showcases cumin and green chilli spiced scrambled eggs with a fresh hit of green peas and coriander. 2023’s new recipe Paneer Kadai includes paneer cheese simmered in mixed pepper and rich tomato sauce with onions, deggi mirch and kasturi methi. Both are served with pillowy bhatura.
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And on top of all that you've got Bundobust's permanent offering which is criminally mouthwatering as it is. And with 75% of the menu being vegan (100% vegetarian), it's the perfect place to visit if you're attempting Veganuary this year.
To book your table and to view their full menu, take a look at their website.
Renowned food critic Jay Rayner is singing his praises about a certain Leeds restaurant.
And it's probably a restaurant you've walked past time and time again, but have never thought to pop in.
Named Sous Le Nez, this independent French-inspired bistro and wine bar is tucked away in the basement of Quebec House on Quebec Street, right in the heart of the city centre.
Translating roughly as "under the nose", it's particularly fitting as its food and wine is now being hailed as some of the best in Britain by Jay Rayner himself.
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Feeding the people of Leeds since 1991, has some of the best food in the city been under our nose this whole time?
Appearing on the Routes LNER podcast hosted by Jenni Falconer, Rayner was asked about his favourite three restaurants in Britain to which Sous Le Nez got a very special mention.
Jay Rayner said: “Sous Le Nez, an old stager in Leeds that has been there a very long time.
“Great wine list. Nothing on the menu will surprise you but it is done very very well.”
Elsewhere on the podcast, he gives a very quick shoutout Domo in Sheffield (also now in Leeds) for their special Lobster on toast.
It's safe to say that Jay loves a bit of Leeds, back in January he gave The Highland Laddie a glowing review hailing it 'the pub that refuses to die' and in 2024 he labeled Zucco in Meanwood 'the perfect Italian'.
High, high praise indeed. You can listen to the podcast here and you can find out more about the fabulous Sous Le Nez here.
Popular Yorkshire burger chain to move into old Five Guys site in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
From one burger chain to the next...
The big Five Guys site on Duncan Street by The Corn Exchange has been empty for quite some time now, after the chain moved into a new premises on the top floor of Trinity Shopping Centre.
But now, a new burger joint is taking its place.
Urban Fresh Burger was born back in 2017 over in Doncaster and has since built a cult following across Yorkshire, opening a total of five sites.
Their selling point is offering a 'healthier' style of burger using fresh and local ingredients, all of which are fully customisable and made to order.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's how Urban Fresh Burger describe themselves: "A healthier choice with flawless flavour, our signature smashed burgers and hand-cut fresh fries keep customers coming back.
"Our secret sauce? Choosing only the freshest, best quality ingredients from local suppliers. It’s a commitment we’ve held true to since day one, and one we’ll never compromise on."
So, what can you expect to see on the menu? Of course - burgers. We're talking beef burgers, chicken burgers and veggie burgers that come with free unlimited toppings so you can stack yours to your heart's desire.
Choose from a huge list such as lettuce, jalapenos, tomato, coleslaw, onion, grilled mushrooms - the list really does go.
Elsewhere on the menu you'll find chicken tenders, boneless wings, mozzarella sticks and milkshakes.
Pretty much, they're bringing everything you're craving on your next cheat day to Duncan Street, and we're sure it's going to go down a storm. We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we find out.
Find out more about what to expect from Urban Fresh Burger here.
Clementine Hall -
10th January 2023 
