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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The best restaurants in Yorkshire named at prestigious National Restaurant Awards
The best restaurants in the UK have been named at the National Restaurant Awards – and Yorkshire has done pretty well for itself.
The prestigious awards took place last night, listing the top 100 places to eat in the entire UK.
Four restaurants in Yorkshire managed to make it into the top 100 of the country’s best restaurants.
Coming in at a very impressive number 13 is Sheffield restaurant JÖRO, who's year has gone from accolade to accolade after being awarded none other than a Michelin star back in February.
Often hailed as the city's best restaurant, JÖRO is run by husband-and-wife team Luke French and Stacey Sherwood.
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They recently relocated into a bigger space near the edge of the Peak District in Oughtibridge, which has allowed them to expand their offerings.
Here's what the judges had to say: 'A much larger and better-equipped kitchen has allowed French - whose CV includes Midsummer House in Cambridge - to evolve his already finely-tuned and distinctive cooking style.'
JÖRO announced the news to Instagram, saying: "To be sat in a room filled with incredible people from across the industry is truly inspiring and being listed is something our younger selves only dreamed of achieving."
Over in Leeds, beloved neighbourhood bistro Bavette placed at number 83 where owners Sandy and Clement stated they were "Over the moon" to have made it onto the list.
Elsewhere in Yorkshire, The Angel at Hetton came in at number 47 being declared as a 'Yorkshire institution' whilst The Star Inn at Harome took number 78 as one of the first pubs in England to be awarded a Michelin star.
Popular New York-style pizza pop-up confirms opening date for first takeaway in Leeds
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New York-style pizza pop-up, Edges Pizza, is set to open in Leeds.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residences across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason it seems.
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Edges will be opening their doors in Leeds city centre on Thursday 18 June in a vacant railway arch at Fourth Court on Bridge Road in Leeds' Holbeck area.
It won't be your average pizza shop though, you'll have to preorder for now but trust us - it's worth it.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Edges said: "WE FINALLY HAVE an opening date, Thursday 18th June! All pizzas are pre-ordered like we have always done, and are slightly limited for now (still looking for helping hands!!!). The pre-orders will open the day before at 12pm via our Storekit link.
"We’ll be then opening Wednesday to Friday, 4-9pm and Saturday & Sunday 3-9pm. If there are still remaining slots left on the day, you can order up to an hour before the collection time. We have limited seating, for those who travel and would like to eat in. There is plenty of car parking space, to pick up your pizza, too.
"We can’t wait to see you all soon & more importantly, we can’t wait to start making some good food for you again."
We can't wait to get our hands on a coveted Edges pizza slice again, so you best believe we'll be there at the opening with bells on.
Thomas Melia -
24th October 2025 
