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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.
From nights out to trips to the beach, Rebel Roots Theatre Company's latest production explores how spiking can change lives and why young people need to hear its message.
Imagine heading out with your mates, having what should be a brilliant night, only for one decision to change everything.
It's an uncomfortable thought, but it's one that Leeds-based Rebel Roots Theatre Company is bringing to the forefront with Aftermath, a play written by Lottie Burns that explores the devastating impact of spiking on individuals and their families.
At the centre of the story is Layla, a young woman preparing to leave home for university, and her father, David, who must confront the realities of women's safety as his daughter prepares to start a new chapter.
But Layla isn't the only one affected. Her brother Ethan is also spiked by his own friends during a trip to the beach, opening up another side to a conversation that often focuses predominantly on women.
His experience challenges the assumption that spiking is exclusively a women's issue, highlighting how men can also become victims, sometimes at the hands of people they trust. It raises important questions about male friendships, peer pressure and the way harmful behaviour can be dismissed as a joke.
Written by Burns while studying at Leeds Conservatoire, the play was inspired by growing concerns about spiking in 2021 and the way these fears were changing women's experiences of nights out.
Through Layla, Ethan and their father, David, Aftermath looks beyond the incident itself to explore its wider consequences, from damaged relationships to the difficult conversations that follow.
And it's exactly why this production deserves to reach young people in colleges and universities.
For many, heading to university means newfound independence, making new friends and experiencing student nightlife for the first time. Taking Aftermath into educational settings could help open young people's eyes to the realities of spiking, encouraging conversations around consent, trust, peer pressure and supporting those affected.
Rather than simply telling students to watch their drinks, the production offers an opportunity to understand the human consequences through a story they can connect with. It could also challenge audiences to reconsider their own behaviour and recognise when something that seems like a joke can have serious consequences.
The project has also received support from anti-spiking organisation CounterSpike. Rebel Roots Theatre Company is passionate about taking theatre beyond traditional venues, bringing new writing and important stories into pubs, community spaces and other accessible settings.
Ultimately, Aftermath is about more than one night out. It's about trust, family and the lasting impact of experiences that can affect anyone.
And if bringing this story into a college or university helps even one young person rethink their actions or better understand what someone else might go through, it's a conversation worth having.
We’re sure this production will enjoy another run thanks to its important message and core values. But if you want to catch it for yourself, you can see it this Saturday, 24 October, at The Attic in Leeds. It’s a pay-what-you-can event, starting at 7:30 pm, so don’t miss out.
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A new bar dedicated to Guinness and games is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Expect live music, a load of craic and plenty of Guinness at Leeds' brand-new bar.
Opening on Leeds' bustling Merrion Street, 'Love, Jackie' is the latest concept from the team behind Roxy Ball Room and King Pins.
Love, Jackie will be taking over a 7,000 sq ft space,and will be promising proper prints, late nights and plenty of Irish charm.
Pouring will be the holy trinity of Irish stouts - Guinness, Beamish and Murphy's.
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These will be served alongside Leeds' own Kirkstall Virtuous IPA and a vast whiskey selection that celebrates the best of Ireland.
Games wise, try your hand at crazy pool, interactive darts, shuffleboard and karaoke. There will also be live music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The opening comes as Merrion Street enjoys a new wave of investment and hospitality openings, helping bring new life to one of Leeds' best known night life attractions.
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Matt Jones, CEO of Professionals at Play, said: “Everyone knows a Jackie. She’s the one who gets everyone together, convinces you to stay for another and makes sure there’s never a dull moment.
“We wanted to create a pub with that same personality. Somewhere with brilliant drinks, live music, plenty of games and the kind of atmosphere that makes you forget you were only popping in for one.
“Merrion Street is coming back to life, and we’re excited to be part of its next chapter. We think Jackie will fit right in. And because Jackie’s never been one to turn up empty-handed, the first drink’s on her."
We'll keep you updated on opening times as and when we find out, but for now you can sign up here for a pint of free Guinness. Cheers to that!
Sophie Smith -
21st October 2021 
