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This new Leeds restaurant is serving all-you-can-eat sushi and Asian grill dishes
All-you-can-eat is back at this stunning Leeds restaurant. Hidden in the city centre, you'll find endless Asian-inspired dishes that will tempt any palate.
New restaurant Sakku opens this afternoon and will be serving all of your favourite Japanese dishes in an all-you-can-eat style.
If there's one thing that the pandemic starved us of, it's all-you-can-eat buffets. Long gone were the days of piling up plates of delicious cuisine from around the world, or so we thought.
Sakku has brought back one of the best ways to eat at their sashimi and Asian grill restaurant, using local and imported ingredients to bring unlimited dishes back to the dining table, at their hidden Leeds restaurant.
Tucked away on St. Peter's Square, just a stone's throw from Leeds City College, Sakku is open for the first time and ready to serve guests a divine selection of Japanese cuisine and Asian-inspired grilled dishes.
There are over 150 tempting portions to choose from, each presented beautifully, with a focus of creating both a sustainable and authentic dining experience.
The Hoot took a first-look at the city centre restaurant and tasted some of Sakku's staple dishes that are certainly as appetising as they are visually appealing.
Any sushi lover knows the importance of a wide selection of fish and vegetables are essential to creating a palatable dish. Squid, salmon and tuna all made an appearance on this first course, each with flavours that effortlessly fused together and change with every bite.
Complemented by noodles and unlimited soy sauce, these sushi rolls will have even newbies to the sushi game asking for another plate.
It's clear from the menu that there is seafood aplenty at Sakku. This course of battered squid and prawns on a bed of fried vegetables and herbs finds that equilibrium between crunch and soft fish flavour and is utterly lip-smacking.
Dip into a tangy sweet dip or tuck into your traditional Japanese mayo for a winning combination.
Of course, seafood has a niche audience at restaurants and if you're still hesitant to try raw seafood in your sushi, the Asian-inspired grill menu will more than compensate.
Whether you love a juicy steak of duck or beef, Sakku can cater for every meat-lovers preference. With a selection of beef cuts including sirloin, rump and tenderloin, each soaked in a special soy sauce and varying Japanese spices, opt for your desired cut and flavour with ease.
The evening-only menu offers yuzu zest-cured grilled duck breast served with celeriac slaw, along with skewers made up of yakitori (chicken), gyu (beef), ebi (chilli king prawns), mussel with spicy sakku sauce and many more.
The portion sizes are ideal for trying old favourites and venturing for new selections alike and the katsu-style chicken is a perfect example of this.
Resting in a bed of Japanese rice and spring onions, the breaded chicken is perfectly cooked and packed with juicy flavours.
The beef tataki with sesame, ponzu and soya sauce is just as delicious and the perfect snack to keep you going as you decide on your next all-you-can-eat dish.
With cherry blossom trees delicately places between tables and 'gram worthy signage dotted throughout the seating area, the space feels inviting and warm but with a decorative twist that could keep your eyes busy for hours.
This new venture is the perfect way to explore an unfamiliar cuisine, with fine food and a beautiful selection of fish and meat based dishes that will leave you with a new favourite dish by the time you walk up those stairs and out the door.
To make a booking visit the Sakku website. Prices start from £21.95 for an adult at a mid-week lunch sitting and £10.95 for children.
Trinity Leeds is transforming Trinity Kitchen into the ultimate space to watch all the World Cup 2026 action together.
Looking for somewhere to cheer on England in the 2026 World Cup? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered.
Foodie hotspot Trinity Kitchen has been completely transformed into the ultimate fan zone with space for up to 1,000 cheering fans.
And they’ve made sure that nobody misses out on the action.
There are three super-sized 5x3m screens dotted around the space, so wherever you go you won’t miss out on a goal.
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There’s also a brand-new bar courtesy of local favourites Northern Monk named the ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’.
The tap will feature two, seven-metre bars with a whopping 20 beer taps to keep you refreshed and hydrated during the tournament, because cheering the lads on really can be thirsty work.
If you don’t fancy a beer there’s also cocktails, wine and soft drinks on offer as well - so nobody has to miss out.
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Feeling peckish? Of course there’s 11 street food vendors serving match day meals and snacks to keep you fuelled through the games.
Choose from Caribbean jerk chicken from Jerk Junction, Indian street food from Rolawala and loads more.
Entry is completely free but if you’re after a reserved seat on a table, tickets cost just £10.
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Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “Trinity Kitchen will operate as normal during the day, transforming into a football fan zone in the evening.
“It will be one of the biggest World Cup venues in Leeds with three huge screens showing the games live and more dotted around Trinity Kitchen. There will be live roaming brass bands and DJs turning every England fixture into a true celebration.
“Fans can turn up and grab a space for free and we will also be offering table bookings for England games for those who want to guarantee the best spots to watch the drama unfold.
“Our line-up of street food vendors will serve bold flavours from around the world, while the all-new Northern Monk Trinity Tap will pour award-winning craft beers across 20 taps, making Trinity Kitchen the ultimate place to eat, drink and experience every unforgettable World Cup moment."
It’s all kicking off on Wednesday 17 June for England v Croatia. So rally your mates together, get your England shirts on and grab your tickets here.
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Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
Sophie Smith -
21st October 2021 
