After over a decade of feeding Leeds the very best Indian street food, Manjit's Kitchen has announced that it is no longer able to sustain the rising costs of 'everything' and will be closing its restaurant in Burley.
The restaurant is set to close its doors for the last time in April, and owners Manjit and Michael have noted that there will be some farewell parties and chance for locals to come and grab one last bite before the site closes.
Manjit's Kitchen has become known across Leeds for its trademark vegetarian food, with crowdpleasers like paneer wraps and Thali bowls, served from the Burley site and also at Leeds Kirkgate Market.
The business has always been a force for good in the local community and Manjit herself was announced as CODE’s 100 Most Influential Women in Hospitality 2022, particularly noting Manjit’s support in her local community and helping to give other women a leg up and into work themselves.
A heartfelt statement announced the news on Instagram yesterday:
"The End of our Kirkstall Road Journey
"We have made the difficult decision to close our restaurant on Kirkstall Road. I am very sorry to all this will affect.
"The rising costs of everything has caught up with us. Our lease is up for renewal and it is time for us to look for a new home and new partnerships.
"We hoped the government had listened to hospitality. 20% VAT alongside all the other rising costs makes running our small independent restaurant impossible. We are busier than ever but we cannot keep up with the rising costs
"We will trade until the end of April, we will bow out gracefully. We will host some farewell parties, we thank everyone who has visited and supported over the years. Do come and say your goodbyes.
"We hope we leave our little corner of Burley better than we found it.
"Manjit’s Kitchen at Leeds Kirkgate market will remain open as usual.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Edge's Pizza said: "Well there’s good reason for our silence over the last few months, (planning permission pending) we’ve got a home! Seven months of looking and we’ve learnt so much on this journey already, from investment that didn’t work out, to dodgy buildings not fit for purpose. We’ve got there in the end.
"All that to say, we pride ourselves on perfection and wouldn’t settle for anything less. We hope this will be worth the wait, and that you’ll support us on this next huge step. We are terrified to say the least, but we’re also so excited and immensely grateful to you our lovely customers for this opportunity."
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This would be great news for Leeds, as their pizza is something unlike anything we have in the city at the moment.
Forget the floppy, Neapolitan-slices that you fold before shoving in your gob. These slices are satisfyingly thin, perfectly crispy and just downright delicious.
We would love to welcome Edges Pizza to the city and we'll keep you updated with the progress. You can bet we'll be the first to order.
Award-wining Leeds sandwich shop Silver’s Deli to open neighbourhood bakehouse
Clementine Hall
Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.
We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.
They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.
And rightly so, because Silver's is absolutely class.
And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as they've just announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named Silver's Bakehouse serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.
It'll also be in Farsley where the original Silver's is, and they're labelling the new venture as 'your neighbourhood bake shop'.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.
"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."
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Customers can expect a wider range of Silver's goodies that they're unable to whip up in the current space. From soft amaretti biscuits and their famous cookies to sausage rolls and brownies that the team have been working on for 12 months.
We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.
Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is expected to open this May.
Sophie Smith -
8th March 2024 
