A bold new street-food concept has just arrived at Meadowhall, and they're giving away free corn dogs to celebrate.
Introducing East Street, a high-energy Far Eastern street food brand designed for those on-the-go looking for a quick yet satisfying burst of flavour.
Inspired by neon-lit urban culture, customers can expect to be transported across the globe with dishes that are fast without compromising on quality.
Independently owned and backed by over 25 years of restaurant experience through the renowned Tampopo family, East Street has built a firm following over in Manchester and luckily for us has now opened in Sheffield's Meadowhall.
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So, looking for a delicious pick-me-up whilst doing your shopping? Here's what you can expect from the brand-new East Street. .
The menu is stuffed to the brim with satisfying dishes to keep you going, from crispy katsu curries and Pad Thai to irresistibly cheesy Korean corn dogs. Seriously, you won't believe that cheese pull.
Think big flavours, vibrant aesthetics, and the ultimate grab-and-go lunch spot.
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Simply order what you fancy from the interactive screens and before you know it you'll be served a piping hot meal in a flash, it really couldn't be easier.
There's noodle dishes, rice dishes and even beloved salt and pepper fries on offer, and if you don't fancy a main there's some great sides like vegetable spring rolls and Thai chicken wings.
The best part? With any main meal purchased up until Sunday 8 March 2026, you can grab yourself a FREE Original Cheese Corn Dog or the Triple Cheese Corn Dog.
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And it doesn't stop there, there's also a special BOGOF offer on until Tuesday 31 March where you can buy any dish and get one from the same section completely free of charge.
All you have to do is mention the offer to your server before ordering - we can't think of a better excuse to try out this new spot.
So next time you're at Meadowhall, don't compromise on flavour and get yourself down to East Street for a flavour-packed meal served in a flash.
You can find out more and view their full menu here.
The Merrion Centre is set to welcome one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist music retailers.
K-pop fans, you're going to love this one.
Soft launching on Friday 22 May, K-pop Korner Leeds will open initially as a pop-up store, becoming the brand’s fourth UK location and its first in the north of England.
Recognised as the UK’s leading dedicated K-pop retailer, K-pop Korner stocks official K-pop albums, signed albums, light sticks and rare collectibles imported directly from Korea.
Not only that, but the brand has developed a strong national following through fan events, trading days, concerts and exclusive product launches.
The Leeds opening follows the success of K-pop Korner’s existing stores in London Waterloo, London Euston and Nottingham, with growing demand from fans across Yorkshire and the north driving the expansion.
Anastasia Tsappis, Director of K-pop Korner, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring K-pop Korner to Leeds and finally create a dedicated space for fans in Yorkshire and the North of England. Community has always been at the heart of what we do and we’re looking forward to building a welcoming environment where fans can meet, discover new merchandise, celebrate their favourite artists and enjoy special events together.
“Our community has been asking for a more accessible location outside London and the Midlands for a long time, so Leeds felt like the natural next step. The Merrion Centre stood out because of its vibrant atmosphere, fantastic city-centre location and strong connection to entertainment and youth culture.
“We want the opening to feel like more than just a store launch. It’s about celebrating K-pop fandom and creating memorable experiences for the local community. We’re especially excited to see fans come together for our opening events and experience the energy and excitement that makes K-pop culture so special.”
Inside Pardon Me – Leeds’ newest neighbourhood record bar inspired by Japan
Clementine Hall
Farsley is now home to an ultra-cool record bar with coffee, cocktails and an unbeatable sound system.
Tucked away in the beautiful Sunny Bank Mills, Pardon Me is a record bar built around 'music, atmosphere, and detail'.
It's been launched by Scott Rapson, who grew up in the Scottish Highlands and fell in love with music around the time of the arrival of hip hop in the early 80s.
He then spent time travelling for raves, and visiting venues like Glasgow’s Sub Club and London’s Plastic People, giving Scott an appreciation for how 'music can shape a room, not just fill it'.
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Scott and his partner Laurie have then spent the past three years travelling, visiting listening bars across Europe to shape the foundations of Pardon Me.
Listening bars, also known as hi-fi bars, originated in 1920s Japan - and you can really see the Japanese influence within the space and it's super cool interiors.
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Bartenders here create a small but perfectly formed menu of cocktails and pour natural wines from Wayward Wines in front of a wall of vinyl, while a collection of Scott's records play as a soundtrack to your evening.
The sound system Scott claims is one of the "best in the North East", which he says has a "real sense of depth and balance to it" with a "coverage that stays incredibly consistent across the room".
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Whether it's for coffee during the day, or drinks into the evening, they want Pardon Me to be a place to spend time, looking out across Sunny Bank Mills.
Pardon Me is open Thursday - Sunday, and you can find out more about this wonderful new opening here.
Clementine Hall -
4th March 2026 
