Trinity Kitchen is turning up the heat this summer with an irresistible new lineup of street food delights.
Fancy mixing up your usual office lunch? Well, look no further than Trinity Kitchen.
Offering an eclectic mix of vendors, hungry customers this season can expect everything from fluffy bao buns and Irish space bags to deep fried lasagna.
They'll be sticking around until the end of September, so you've got plenty of time to make your way down and try each and every one of them
So, let's take a look at who's in Trinity Kitchen then...
Deep Fried Lasagne Van
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From the legends behind Stuzzi comes the triumphant return of the deep fried lasagne van. And it's just as epic as it sounds.
Top of the list? Their brand-new lasagna sando. Two fluffy, bouncy slices of bread hugging a slab of crispy, deep-fried Stuzzi lasagne. It’s the combo we didn’t know we needed, but now can’t stop thinking about.
It’s carbs on carbs on carbs - and we’re here for every single bite.
I Love Brioche
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This new van are serving up a myriad of all of our favourite things: fried chicken, brioche and waffles.
It may sounds like a strange combo, but trust us it absolutely works. Stacked fried chicken sarnies made with fluffy brioche alongside perfectly crunchy waffles loaded with all the sauces. Delicious.
Doles Dirty Bags
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If you don’t know, the almighty spice bag is an Irish delicacy that is often devoured after a few Guinness on the cobbled streets of Dublin, for example.
Consisting of shredded chicken, chips, onions and peppers – all deep fried, loaded into a bag and tossed in lashings of salt and pepper seasoning. It’s really really class.
And now you can get your hands on one in Trinity Kitchen, courtesy of Doles Dirty Bags. You're welcome.
Bao Machine
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Grab a taste of Asia at Bao Machine, who specialise in well...bao. These delicious fluffy buns are stuffed to the brim with all the fillings such as crispy and saucy chicken bites and tofu covered in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Masri
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Last but not least is Masriwho are showcasing their Egyptian street food. Serving up Koshary which is a traditional Egyptian staple made up of pasta, fried rice vermicelli and brown lentils topped with chickpeas and a garlicky tomato sauce, alongside succulent Ribeye Kebabs and smashed falafel burgers - it’s one not to be missed.
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.
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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.”
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
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And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
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If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
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Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Clementine Hall -
31st July 2025 
