There's an all you can eat Korean BBQ buffet in Leeds where you also get to be your own chef for the day.
BBQ Dads and grill fiends, this one is for you, as right in the heart of Leeds city centre there's a Korean BBQ spot that lets you take the reins.
Over at Hama Korean BBQ on Woodhouse Lane in The Merrion Centre, the power is in your hands as you get to sizzle your steaks and smoke your fish just the way you like it.
That's because each table at this restaurant has its very own tabletop grill which you get to have full control over during your dining experience.
There's a Korean BBQ restaurant on Woodhouse Lane where you can be your own chef / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Enjoy loading up on some of the best sides that East Asia has to offer with an endless supply of meat and an array of sides like kimbap and kimchi.
If unleashing your inner Gordon Ramsay wasn't on your itinerary for the day, you can leave that part up to the Hama Korean BBQ's expert chef team.
Let them treat you to a range of hot food dishes that will be free-flowing throughout the day via their all you can eat buffet counter which you can visit again and again.
Alternatively, grab your own tongs, choose your ideal meat and grill to your heart's content while pairing with some absolutely gorgeous sticky rice.
Inside Hama Korean BBQ which serves up marinated meats, hot food buffet and Korea's leading alcoholic drink Soju / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Sample some of the best marinated meats in Leeds and try out Korea's number one alcoholic drink Soju, sometimes referred to as 'Korean vodka' due to its clear colour.
This grill house has over 25 tables and can hold up to 100 diners at a time and is following in the footsteps of its prior city centre venue Yokohama Korean and Japanese Restaurant.
Hama Korean BBQ can be found in city centre shopping complex The Merrion Centre and if you're interested in becoming your own grill master this spot is open seven days a week - more info HERE.
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Leeds speakeasy crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world by industry experts
The beloved Domino Club is receiving its flowers, and rightly so.
Rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most respected accolade of excellence, The Pinnacle Guide is a worldwide ranking of the best bars across the globe.
Based on a thorough self-application process, rigorous assessment modules, followed by a series of spot check interviews and anonymous in-bar reviews, it's no easy feat to get a spot on this list.
Which is why it makes The Domino Club's achievement all that more impressive.
Known amongst locals and visitors alike as basically one of the coolest bars in town, the hidden speakeasy invites you through a barbershop in the Grand Arcade where downstairs you'll find a dimly lit jazz and cocktail bar oozing sex appeal.
Not only are the cocktails exceptional, but their live music listings is something to behold playing everything from jazz and funk to cabaret and disco every Wednesday - Sunday.
Announcing the news to Instagram, The Domino said: "Listed by The Pinnacle Guide. The Domino Club has been recognised on the global list of the world’s best bars.
"What began as a hidden basement bar in Leeds, built around live music, cocktails and atmosphere, is now being recognised alongside some of the finest bars in the world.
"A huge thank you to our team, musicians, suppliers and every single guest who has supported us over the years. This means a lot. Leeds belongs on the world cocktail map."
We absolutely could not agree more and if you haven't ventured behind the barbershop and discovered the magical Domino Club, then we very much recommend you do.
A Caribbean street food restaurant famed for its jerk chicken is opening in Leeds this week
Clementine Hall
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is coming to Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
Gosh, we're suddenly feeling very hungry.
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Jerk Junction will officially be opening to the public from 12pm on Tuesday 12 May 2026, and you can bet we'll be first in line to get our hands on a big tray of jerk chicken and rice.
Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “There’s been a lot of interest in the upcoming arrival of Jerk Junction since it was announced. Bringing a taste of the Caribbean to Trinity Kitchen, it’ll be the place to be when it opens its doors next week.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “We’re all about good vibes and creating dishes that help bring people together. We’re looking forward to bringing the Jerk Junction spirit to Trinity Kitchen. The brand already holds a special place within the communities in Manchester and Liverpool – and we’re sure the people of Leeds will embrace it in the same way.”
The latest announcement follows the recent launches of schuh and LEGO at Trinity Leeds, which will also welcome the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand, Lane7, and Footasylum later this year.
Thomas Melia -
24th October 2025 
