Trinity Kitchen is turning up the heat this summer with an irresistible new lineup of street food delights.
Fancy mixing up your usual office lunch? Well, look no further than Trinity Kitchen.
Offering an eclectic mix of vendors, customers this season can expect everything from fluffy bao buns and crispy falafel to indulgent parmos.
Making its triumphant debut at Trinity Kitchen, Fat Cat Bao is serving up a bold fusion of Asian street food with their fluffy and airy bao buns.
Each bun is generously filled with your choice of chicken or tofu and finished with a vibrant mix of fresh garnishes.
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Next up, newcomer House of Parmo is turning heads on their ultra-indulgent take on a beloved classic. Specialising in extremely indulgent breaded chicken topped with lashings of béchamel cheese, this is hangover-curing food at its finest.
Making their return to Trinity Kitchen after two years, Wagyu? Lookin' At? will be serving up mouthwatering Yorkshire wagyu burgers and dirty fries loaded with 12-16 hour smoked meats.
Back by popular demand, Shouk! is providing a taste of the Middle East with flavour-packed favourites like crispy falafel, golden halloumi, succulent shawarma, and their iconic loaded fries, piled high with juicy chicken, crunchy crispy onions, and a mix of irresistible toppings.
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Completing the lineup is Niko’s Comfort Kitchen who brings their must have Mac & Cheese alongside indulgent burgers loaded tater tots.
Theo Jefferson-Brown, F&B Retail Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re ecstatic to not only welcome back some of our most beloved, crowd-favourite vendors but also to introduce a fresh wave of exciting new brands that are bringing bold flavours and creative dishes to the table.
“Trinity Kitchen is more than just a food destination – it's a buzzing social hub for your summer catchups with friends, family or colleagues in the heart of the city. Whether you’re in the mood for a juicy burger, craving the punchy flair of Asian style street food, or feel like exploring something completely new, we have you covered.”
All the food vendors will be in Trinity Kitchen until Sunday 27 July.
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 -
27th May 2025 
