Fans of Japanese food are in for a proper treat, because Leeds is about to get a brand new ramen bar.
Called House of Fu, it's due to open in the city next month serving up their own authentic combinations of umami-rich broths, noodles and other fillings.
There'll be a core range of ramen on offer here, as well as a handful of specials, with plenty of options for vegans on the menu.
House of Fu's 'Green Ramen' - Shiitake dashi, Spinach, Sapporo Noodles, Kohlrabi chashu, Shiitake mushrooms, Pak choy, Spring onion, Super deep burnt garlic oil, Roast tomato
They've already teased out their 'green ramen', which will be one of the headline plant-based bowls on offer here. Filled with gorgeous ingredients like kohlrabi chashu, sapporo noodles and super deep burnt garlic oil, it's evident a lot of care and attention has gone into putting this menu together.
They've also been working with local pottery studio Sunken to handcraft every single ramen bowl for their new opening.
By the looks of their Instagram, House of Fu's founders have spent a good amount of time eating their way around all the best ramen spots in Tokyo so we don't doubt the food here is going to be done to a high standard.
As well as serving ramen, the new restaurant will also have a selection of specials and "soon to be classics" - including dumplings, small plates and sides like their fried cauliflower with gochujang hot sauce, house shichimi spice blend, sesame and QP vegan mayo.
One of the walls being painted by artists bear cubs and babb sabbath at the new House of Fu restaurant
House of Fu isn't exactly new in Leeds, having previously hosted a range of pop-up supper clubs and other events around the city.
Prior to the pandemic, in 2019 they announced plans to open a. ramen bar, izikaya and karaoke rooms in Briggate but this, unfortunately, did not come to fruition. So we expect there will be plenty of House of Fu fans queueing up when they finally open their doors at the new site in July.
Currently, the restaurant is keeping details of its new location and opening date close to its chest. Due to be revealed in the coming days, keep your eyes on their Instagram for further updates.
Feature image - House of Fu.
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Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
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Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
The Swine That Dines announces the official opening date of its brand new restaurant
Clementine Hall
Much-loved Leeds Bistro The Swine Bistro, formerly known as The Swine That Dines, has moved to a bigger space in Headingley.
Although it’s gone through a few name changes over the years since launching as The Greedy Pig cafe in 2012, this independent spot has long been a firm favourite for Leeds locals for some time now.
Run by chef couple Jo and Stu Myers, they’ve been operating out of North Street where it’s all about cooking seasonal produce simply and with an added ‘little bit of sunshine’.
But now Swine Bistro has moved up over to Headingley, taking up a unit previously occupied by Jam hairdressers on Otley Road.
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And the time has finally come for them to open their doors, as they announce their first service will take place on Friday 4 April with bookings open from today, Thursday 20 March.
The Myers will be welcoming head chef Kirsty Cheetham, who won Observer Food Monthly’s Best Sunday Lunch award in 2018 and 2022 when she ran The Queen o’t owd Thatch in South Milford, Leeds.
The expanded space in the restaurant has allowed the team to curate a bigger wine list which will include natural wines from Wayward Wines and Latitude Wines as well as local beers from Ilkley Brewery and Horsforth Brewery.
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The team remains passionate about locally sourced ingredients and has partnered with a variety of Yorkshire suppliers including R&J Yorkshire for its fresh meat, Tarbetts fishmonger, cheese from George & Joseph cheesemongers and beans from micro roaster, Chipp Coffee Co.
Jo Myers, co-owner of the Swine Bistro said: “It’s taken a huge amount of time and effort to realise our dream to revamp what was previously a hairdresser into a fully functioning kitchen and restaurant. It’s been a wild ride but we’re excited, and slightly nervous, to finally open our doors.
“We love the vibe in Headingley and the time out has allowed us to have fun with our menu as well as take part in lots of essential taste testing of ingredients and drinks from our brilliant local suppliers. We can’t wait to welcome guests into our new restaurant!”
Georgina Pellant -
18th June 2021 
