8 Delicious New Openings Coming Soon to Leeds

Another week, another set of banging new Leeds openings for you to check out – and this is one seriously tasty bunch!

It never stops, does it? More and more new places are plotting their arrivals in Leeds, so we’ve rounded up another eight for you to find out about. We’ve got the juicy details on all of them, so you can start to get excited about the Thai restaurant coming to the city centre, the Turkish steakhouse setting up on Eastgate and the legendary American fried chicken brand making its long-awaited arrival in Leeds. Take a look, tell all your pals, and plan your visits!

Popeyes

It’s an American icon and you can soon look forward to checking Popeyes out for yourself because it’s coming to Leeds! It’s initially opening a delivery kitchen in the city, meaning you can order up their glorious fried chicken anywhere in Leeds city centre. But that’s just the start, they have big plans for Leeds with a potential permanent store on the horizon. For now though, order up their iconic Louisiana chicken, as wings, tenders, burgers, wraps or on the bone.

Popeyes is opening its delivery kitchen in Leeds on Wednesday 8th May 2024.

IF Coffee Roasters

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IF is already a major Leeds name, with brunch and coffee-centric cafes on Call Lane and Vicar Lane to go with their East Parade rooftop bar, but that’s just the start. They’re now opening their Roastery in Armley to the public. You’ll be able to grab a cup of the good stuff, just metres from where it’s roasted, coupled with a selection of their finest pastries. They’ll also have beans, whole or ground, for you to buy, alongside all manner of home brewing coffee equipment.

IF Roastery at Armley Link, off Armley Road in May 2024.

Rambuttri

There’s a new Thai restaurant coming to Leeds in May. Taking over the former Cafe 164 at Munro House, Rambuttri is owned and run by a chef who has previously worked in Khaosan Road Thai Tapas, Tahtien Thai Street Food and three branches of Phranakhon Thai Tapas. Alongside familiar Thai favourites, Rambuttri will give you the opportunity to try traditional Thai dishes made using ancient recipes, served as tapas-style small plates and a la carte dishes.

Rambuttri will open at Munro House in May 2024.

Etci Mehmet

Etci Mehmet already has popular locations in Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham, now the Turkish steakhouse is coming to Leeds with its new restaurant on Eastgate. This will be a meat-lover’s paradise, with dry-aged beef and slow-cooked meats, but that’s just the start at Etci Mehmet. Here, they go the extra mile to make your visit one to remember, from gold-leaf covered burgers and steaks to fire shows and live cooking at your table.

Etci Mehmet will open on Eastgate in summer 2024.

KitsuGO

Love Japanese food? Well, keep your eyes peeled in the heart of Leeds’ business district because KitsuGo is bringing contemporary Japanese cuisine to St Paul’s Street, taking over the former My Bar. It’s going to be a popular lunchtime spot with its grab and go concept, but what tastiness awaits? Well, you can look forward to all manner of sushi boxes, prepped fresh and ready to go, alongside a medley of curry and tempura dishes.

KitsuGO will open on St Paul’s Street in summer 2024.

Zero Muda Coffee Bar

Horsforth locals already know the wonders of Zero Muda, the zero waste and refill shop selling all the essentials and more from New Road Side, whether you need fresh veg, pasta or washing tablets, and everything else in between. They even stock reusable recycled coffee cups from Circular and Co, which you’ll soon be able to get filled up without even having to leave the shop. That’s right, they’re adding a coffee bar so you can get a quality cuppa while you shop.

Zero Muda Coffee Bar will open in Horsforth in summer 2024.

Pinot & Picasso

Painting classes fuelled by a few drinks have become so popular, Leeds will soon have its own dedicated venue in the city centre. Pinot & Picasso will open in Central Arcade in May after successful Liverpool, Brighton and Shoreditch locations. From here, they’ll put on an eclectic line-up of classes with all the tools you need to make an artistic masterpiece. Sessions are run by trained artists, soundtracked by themed playlists, with a bar selling your favourite sips.

Pinot & Picasso opens in Central Arcade on 10th May 2024.

Umee Sushi

An old pharmacy on Harrogate Road is set to be your new go-to for sushi and Japanese eats in Chapel Allerton because Umee Sushi is coming to town! This 36-seater venue is run by a chef with years of experience working in sushi restaurants, so get ready for the finest nigiri, sashimi and everything in between. It’s not just sushi, however, burger lovers should be excited too, because you’ll also be able to get your chops around the finest wagyu patties around.

Umee Sushi will open in Chapel Allerton in May 2024.

Joseph Sheerin Senior Writer

Joseph is one of the longest-serving members of the Leeds-List team. Having lived in Leeds for over 15 years, he knows the city inside out. From restaurants and gig venues to walking routes and coffee shops, he’s explored it all and written about the experience. Joseph has also been a freelance music writer for Trinity Mirror Group – his passion for music is as strong as his love for Leeds.

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