Restaurant hidden gems in Leeds

[MarvellousDay]

Travelling to Leeds for a couple of days for work and would love some restaurant recommendations. Ideally more hidden independent /local placesthan chains and not exorbitantly expensive. I am happy to eat most things so not tooo fussy but would love something a bit different.

Found a thread on Birmingham when I visited recently and the recommendations were spot on so hoping for similar outcomes.

This French restaurant is good

https://souslenez.com

Sukhothai (excellent Thai food)
Theravadu (South Indian)

If you like Italian, Capri Chapel Allerton is good.

Oh and Gaucho for amazing steaks, but pricey.

https://www.lupescantinamexicana.co.uk/

Bettys

mumtaz

Few miles out but Prashad is amazing!

White Cloth Hall is nice for lunch

We really liked Ambiente tapas

Betty's?! In Leeds?

I second the recommendations above for Tharavadu and Sukhothai. I was impressed by Mommy Thai as well - it's cheap, but the food is amazing.

If you're there for work, I imagine you'll be staying centrally, so there are lots of options without travelling out as far as Chapel Allerton.

Zucco in Meanwood is very good. Italian small plates.

Is Salvo's in Headingly still open?

Stuzzi is also amazing for Italian small plates - and very central

Iberica for tapas
Sarto for fresh pasta
Indian tiffinroom

Agree that Lupe's Cantina is great. A bit out of town but that's what makes it a hidden gem. I recommend booking. You might not gey in otherwise.

Tharavadu is also good, but less of a hidden gem. It's very central and pretty popular.

Sarto, which is down past the bus station does excellent and unusual pasta dishes.

Little Tokyo
In the city centre, but not overly £££
Japanese btw

Stuzzi is amazing, as is Sarto.

Lupe's Cantina as said by PP, Jinos Thai cafe in Headingley, alls well as Cats Pyjamas. Stuzzi great too. Main chef Leeds born and bred too!!

I too recommend Sukhothai, fab food.

Mowgli

Bundobust and Prashad. Magnificent.

Yep Lupes is great, too spicy for me even though I tried to order mild options!
Yep sukothai is delicious.
or Zaap for just as good food in a more relaxed environment.

Ooh yes Bundobust! delicious. I had my first date with my partner there, fond memories.

Viva Cuba tapas

I’m surprised by the Mowgli and Cats Pyjamas recommendations. Have you been recently? Completely gone commercial and downhill.

My recommendation is House of Fu. Or La Taberna for tapas. Or agree with Tharavadu