A popular Dubai dining brand is coming to the UK for the first time with a flagship restaurant in Leeds.
Introducing India Bistro, a UAE and India-based restaurant group that is set to open a flagship store in Chapel Allerton this month.
Guests can expect a real party atmosphere, complete with authentic Indian dishes and bold cocktails.
India Bistro will offer a dining experience that reflects the warmth and richness of Indian cuisine and culture, with a menu inspired from from the bustling lanes of Delhi and Punjab to the royal kitchen of Awadh.
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With four established restaurants - two in Dubai and two in India - India Bistro has earned a cult following and esteemed reputation for exceptional culinary craftsmanship and heartfelt hospitality.
Leeds diners will enjoy a specially curated all day menu featuring iconic Indian dishes and local favourites in a modern, elegant setting.
Navin Chauhan, President of Restaurants at Foodlink said: “India Bistro represents the next chapter of modern Indian cuisine, inspired by India’s regional heritage, elevated with bold ideas, and brought together through a spirit of hospitality that feels both timeless and fresh.”
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AVT Capital co-founder, Shubhangi Thaker, said: “We’re thrilled to introduce India Bistro to the UK and begin this India Bistro journey in Leeds, a city that truly appreciates great food and diverse dining experiences.
"Our goal is to bring something fresh to the scene: authentic Indian flavours presented with a modern twist, in a space that’s welcoming, stylish, and full of energy.
“Whether it’s a celebratory dinner, a date night over chaat and chai, or cocktails at the bar with crisp papads and house-infused vermouth, we want India Bistro to be the kind of place guests find themselves coming back to again and again drawn by the familiarity, the flavour, and the feeling of something special.
"We are hugely excited to share it with the people of Leeds and can’t wait to open in time for the Christmas party season”
Building of the Leeds restaurant is underway and India Bistro is set to open its doors ahead of the festive season.
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Clementine Hall -
19th November 2025 
