Umee Sushi will be opening in Chapel Allerton in early May, taking over a former pharmacy on on Harrogate Road. Meaning ‘delicious sushi’ in Japanese, the restaurant is brought to the city by director Furun Zhen, 29, who has spent most of the last decade working in sushi restaurants and felt it was the “right time” to open his own. Mr Zhen said he is both excited and nervous to open his first restaurant. He added: “Chapel Allerton is a nice place. Harrogate Road is the right spot. And there’s...
Honi Poke, a casual fast-food restaurant with several branches in London and one in Manchester, has confirmed plans to open its latest location in the Trinity Leeds shopping centre. Since launching in 2017, it has built up a reputation as one of the most popular places to pick up a vibrant poke bowl – a healthy dish that usually consists of diced raw fish, rice and salad toppings. A spokesperson for the brand said: “Honi Poke offers an exceptional variety of healthy poke bowls to satisfy...
Taking over the former Giorgio's Ristorante Italiano, which closed in February this year, Bukhara promises to bring traditional Indian cuisine “with a twist” to Headingley. It is brought to the city by the team behind renowned Bengal Brasserie chain. Experienced restaurateur Malik Miah and Mohammed Ali are excited for today’s (Monday, April 22) grand opening. Bukhara will offer an authentic and home cooked Indian menu but will also double up as a steakhouse, to offer something for everyone....
Located on Queen Street in Morley, IC Italian held its grand opening on April 24. The team behind the Italian restaurant had been teasing its opening for a few months, sharing its renovations on its social media channels. Now welcoming customers into its transformed space, IC Italian promises a “charming ambiance and welcoming atmosphere” and a “taste of la dolce vita right in the heart of the city”. Get a daily headline round-up, as well as all of the breaking news updates, when you sign up...