BUNDOBUST
Funky fabulous Indian street food, Bundobust is a fantastic choice. I could wax lyrical about the okra fries for hours, they are dreamy! They claim that the ragdha pethis is where ‘the north of England meets India’. I don’t know about that but it has spiced mushy peas in a potato cake and it’s delicious.

I have tried every vegan option on the menu here and I love them all!

Bundobust is a good place to come as a group as you can order a mixed combo and try lots of the dishes together, the bench style seating is perfect for dining with friends.

Vegan only? - No, vegetarian with vegan dishes marked on the menu

THARAVADU
Just down the street from Bundobust is Theravadu, a Michelin recommended, Keralan cuisine diamond! The dosa (a sort of crispy pancake cone) look spectacular, and the Sadhya (three course feast) features several small curry dishes as an entree and every single one is absolutely delicious.

The staff here are super friendly and accommodating, they’re happy to talk through the ingredients and alternatives if you have any questions.

Vegan only? - No, omni, but vegan options are clearly marked on the menu

FAT ANNIE'S
The Kirkgate Market food court (indoor market) is great for food-on-the go, there’s a large seating area if you don’t want to walk and eat too. Fat Annie’s serves up American diner style food, pancakes, hot dogs, loaded fries etc. They are my number one go-to food for a hangover (!) Feeling in need of a boost? You can add extra protein into the pancakes and shakes here.

If you’re looking for something substantial, the burgers are amazing and the Boom Boom sauce is super spicy!

Vegan only? - Yes, and there are discounts for students and NHS workers on production of photo ID.

MANJIT'S KITCHEN
Staying in the market, Manjit’s Kitchen is a wonderful spot for Indian street food. The chana masala is absolutely delicious when washed down with a cheeky cold beer if you are so inclined. They also have a great Thali offering, where you get rice/roti and a selection of small curry dishes.

A really good value lunch option.

Vegan only? - No, vegetarian with vegan dishes marked on the menu

Sometimes you just NEED a Sunday dinner and Fearns definitely deliver!!

Their vegan Sunday lunch (with seitan) roast veg & sticky toffee pudding & vegan ice cream to follow - is AMAZING! It hits the mark, cosy & indulgent, perfect for when you need some comfort food. (They also cater well for vegans & vegetarians on the other days of the week too!)

Fearns are in the heart of Leeds Dock, handy for car parks & on street parking, they’ve got indoor & outdoor seating and close by if you’ve had a visit to the Royal Armouries.

They are dog-friendly, which is perfect if you’ve enjoyed a walk along the canal with your fur-family!

Vegan only? - No, omni, vegan options clearly stated on the menu and many dishes can be adapted

That's all for now folks, I hope I’ve helped you to find something to tempt your taste buds in the city centre! Look out for my guide to vegan food in West Yorkshire, including the Leeds suburbs which will be posted soon.

Thanks for reading,
Sally

FALAFEL GUYS
In a super cute little street food van at the corner of Briggate, Commercial Street and Kirkgate you will find Falafel Guys. When I have had a really busy day at work and I am late heading out for lunch so I’m really hungry, Falafel Guys are usually my first choice. The falafel wrap here is AWESOME and nearly all the sauces and pickles are vegan so you can really layer up the flavours!

It’s take-away only, but served up in a wrapper that make it easy to eat on the go.

Vegan only? - No, omni, but vegan options clearly marked on the menu

For sit-in and take away options, generous portions and plenty of flavour, Döner Summer is perfect. The restaurant has a laidback vibe, make sure you have a good appetite, their delicious flatbread is really filling!

Everything on the menu here is vegan, the Chick’n Parm Teller is absolutely amazing, add some of their scotch bonnet sauce if you like things spicy.

Vegan only? - Yes!

Owned by celebrated chef and food writer Nisha Katona, Mowgli is incredibly pretty and serves sensational tangy, fresh, Indian street food.
My recommendation here is the school tiffin box. The contents change with seasonal availability, and it is always fabulous.

Another thing I love about Mowgli is that the dishes are marked where they are particularly climate friendly and a discretionary £1 charity donation is added to the bill. Good food and a good deed, win-win!

Vegan only? - No, omni, but vegan options are clearly marked on the menu

Ramen, rice and super bowls. House of Fu is always busy and bustling, it has a great atmosphere and that’s because it does what it does really well. The ramen are satisfying and delicious - try the Spicy Miso Tantanmen (vegan mince). The rice bowls are nice and spicy and the Super Bowls look great!

You can even book in for karaoke upstairs if you want to make a night of it. Good to know is that House of Fu are a living wage employer.

Vegan only? - No, omni, but vegan options are clearly marked on the menu

OMG I love bao buns and nowhere does them better than Little Bao Boy! They are to be found inside North Brew Tap on Sovereign Street (they also have a venue at Springwell Works on Buslingthorpe Lane).

The bao buns are little fluffy clouds of fabulousness, but don’t overlook the other dishes. A good size portion to fill you up, the noodles are great too.

Vegan only? - No, omni, but about 50% of the menu is vegan

Trinity Kitchen is worth exploring for vegan food, as they regularly rotate their food vans and the vegan options are usually plentiful. The vegan mainstay in Trinity Kitchen though, has to be Pho.

They have loads of vegan options, noodle soup, rice bowls, curry, you name it. Pretty much everything on the menu has a vegan option and everything is prepared with fresh ingredients. It’s good value for money, and an ideal stop off when you’re out shopping. 15% student discount available.

Vegan only? - No, omni, vegan options clearly marked on the menu

Located in the Student Union, Humpit is a banker if you like good food, served quickly, that tastes heavenly. Their hummus is perfect, the falafel are to die for and their sweet potato fries are a firm favourite.

If you’re near the university, you should definitely pay them a visit.

Vegan only? - Yes