Make sure your phones are fully charged, because you’re going to want to snap everything here. Tattu is hands down one of the prettiest Chinese restaurants in Leeds we’ve been to. The soft purple lighting, cascading florals, and that moody, dim ambience create the perfect atmosphere for any special occasion. 

The food hits just as hard. Tattu brings all those classic Chinese flavours we love (sweet, sour, sticky, spicy) and delivers them with seriously fresh ingredients. 

We began the night with the Peking duck pancakes and the mushroom + truffle spring rolls. These were crispy on the outside, and were stuffed with a piping, melt-in-the-mouth filling on the inside. 

If you’re not in the mood for a full three-course sit-down, no worries. Their dim sum selection is perfect for a lighter meal or that pre-night-out bite when you’re already dressed up and ready to go.

Have to try: Asian pear sticky toffee pudding
Perfect for: Fun with friends, dating, special occasions
Approx price for 2: £90–£130 (with drinks)

Blue Pavilion is another hot spot in Leeds that’ll 100% leave your Instagram happy. It’s got this dreamy, almost underwater vibe going on with the blue and purple lighting and ceiling decor that looks like coral. It’s giving luxe, but still chill.

To match the vibes, we started with the salt and pepper spring rolls. Honestly? We picked them because it’s what we usually get from the local, but now we kind of regret it… because these ones just made that takeaway version look tragic. Properly crispy (not dripping in oil), with prawns, peppers, and onions cooked just right. Sweet, crunchy, and full of flavour.

They’ve also got loads of veggie options that aren’t just an afterthought. We went for the Chinese kale in garlic sauce, originally as a side, but it honestly ended up stealing the show.

Now the drinks menu really makes this restaurant stand out from the rest. It’s absolutely stacked—wine, spirits, all of that—but the cocktails were calling. We tried the Chang’an, which had lychee, yuzu and sake. Super fresh, a little zingy, and not like anything you’ll find at your usual spot.

Have to try: Crispy kung po chicken with jasmine rice
Perfect for: Special occasions
Approx price for 2: £90–£120 (with drinks)

Wen’s is one of those places that doesn’t try too hard with the decor or ambience – and honestly, it doesn’t need to. The food speaks for itself. It’s perfect for midweek dinners, casual lunches, or bringing your parents when they’re in town and craving something proper.

We kicked things off with the pan-fried dumplings — we went for chicken, but there are loads of fillings to pick from. They were golden and crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavour. For mains, we tried out the stir-fried king prawns and these were a hit. Sweet, savoury, with a proper crunch from the peppers and cashews. We had it with the vegetable noodles, but honestly the rice looked banging too.

Now listen, when we saw chips on the menu… we caved. Not exactly traditional, but no regrets. Crunchy, salty, addictive – 10/10. What makes Wen’s stand out is their little personalised section on the menu, where you can build your own dish based on spice levels, sauces, and protein. It’s a nice touch, especially when you’re fussy or just want exactly what you’re craving.

Have to try: Chicken dumplings
Perfect for: Catch up with friends, family meal out
Approx price for 2: £30-£40

Joy’s Kitchen definitely brought us all the joy we needed! The menu here is packed with everything you want from a Chinese spot — plus some surprising gems you didn’t even know you were missing.

We kicked things off with the crispy wontons, which come in a handy 6-piece shareable portion (or, you know, keep them all for yourself — no judgment). We also spotted chicken and cheese spring rolls that sounded too good to pass up next time.

For mains, the chicken in black bean sauce was a winner. The sides menu is huge, with rice, chow mein noodles, and then about five different variations within each. We kept it simple with mixed vegetable chow mein, but honestly, we’re already itching to try the stir-fry Singapore rice vermicelli.

Oh, and they’ve got a whole list of sauces you can order on the side for under £4 — naturally, we drowned ours in curry sauce because, well, who doesn’t? And yep, we definitely got asked the classic “Would you like some rice with that?” more times than we can count.

Have to try: Crispy wontons
Perfect for: Casual lunch spot
Approx price for 2: £30-£40

Right in the heart of Leeds city centre, Man’s Market brings energy and a real modern take to Chinese dining. The lanterns overhead, neon signs, and buzzing atmosphere gives proper Chinatown vibes.

Now, bao buns aren’t something you usually find on a Chinese menu, so the second we saw them, we had to order. We went for the roast duck and sticky pulled beef – both drowning (in the best way) in sweet, sticky sauces, and the meat just fell apart. 

It’s definitely a sharing-style menu, so we split the hoisin chicken with broccoli and paired it with some fluffy egg fried rice. But the real gamechanger here was the loaded chips. Yep – a chips bar at a Chinese. We went for the Szechuan ones absolutely coated in pickled cabbage, spicy ketchup, spring onion, and that Szechuan mayo. You can pick tofu or chicken to go on top (included in the price, might we add). This is your cheat day meal done right.

Have to try: Szechuan loaded chips
Perfect for: Fun with friends
Approx price for 2: £30-£40

Hotpot has been everywhere on our feeds lately, and honestly, we didn’t think anywhere in Leeds would deliver the same level of hype. But Crown Hotpot came through.

First off, and we really appreciated this, the menu’s a dream to navigate. Split into categories like soup bases, protein, seafood, veg… so you’re not sat there Googling things every two minutes. We played it slightly safe with the shell-off prawns (can’t go wrong), but for the braver souls, there’s stuff like chicken feet and pig kidney. No judgement if that’s your thing – live your truth.

We packed ours with Chinese leaf, pak choi, and king oyster mushrooms – all fresh, all cooked to perfection in the bubbling broth. It’s basically a big, wholesome, DIY food project where you actually get rewarded at the end.

Drinks-wise, they had loads of fresh juices (think aloe vera, pear, and more), but the homemade watermelon juice was the real MVP. Super refreshing, light, and the perfect palette cleanser between spicy sips of soup.

Have to try: Homemade watermelon juice
Perfect for: Casual lunch spot
Approx price for 2: £30-£40

Blue Sakura is easily one of the most Instagrammable spots in Leeds. It has floral ceilings, ambient lighting, and music that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a tranquil garden somewhere far, far away.

We went for the all-you-can-eat lunch deal (12:00–15:30), which comes in just under £30 – and trust us, it’s more than worth it. The menu is huge and we were fully prepared to compromise on quality given the size, but everything was spot on.

Started light with the wonton soup, then moved onto the Lao Gan Ma chicken – spicy, full of flavour, and best with a side of plain rice. And yes, we know this is technically a Chinese round-up, but we couldn’t resist going wild on the sushi section too. When it’s unlimited, you do what you have to do. We won’t even pretend we remember every dish we ordered – it was a blur of soy sauce, wasabi, and happiness.

Have to try: Teriyaki chicken salad
Perfect for: Causal lunch spot
Approx price for 2: £60

Get ready to sit in silence for a few minutes – not because the food’s not good (it is), but because that menu is long. Like, really long. You might even need to bring your reading glasses for this one. If you’re indecisive… well, good luck. But hey, too many great options isn’t the worst problem to have.

We started light (had to pace ourselves) with the mixed veg lettuce wraps – super fresh and crunchy, a solid way to ease in. Then came the real feast. We went for the chicken with green pepper and black bean sauce and the char siu (Chinese BBQ pork) which was sweet, sticky, and addictive.

As for sides… it got out of hand quickly. We couldn’t resist the stir-fried bamboo shoots and water chestnuts, obviously had to get curry sauce on the side, and scooped everything up with a big portion of chicken fried rice. Zero regrets.

And if you’re in full-on sofa mode – good news, they’ve got a takeaway menu too. Food coma incoming either way.

Have to try: Char siu (BBQ pork)
Perfect for: Friends catch up
Approx price for 2: £40- £60

We can’t always be doing the most – dressing up, setting the mood, pretending we know our wine grapes. Sometimes you just want comfort food and your order on the table (or in your hands) fast. Maxi’s Rotisserie totally gets it. Just rock up, sit down, or get it delivered straight to your sofa.

We were actually really impressed by the vegetarian options, but anyway, back to what we ordered: chicken with ginger and spring onion, paired with boiled rice and salt & pepper chips – aka the holy trinity. Some might call this the ultimate hangover cure. We call it a classic Thursday night.

They’ve also got a pretty solid dim sum menu. We went for the deep-fried crispy squid – not exactly fine-dining calamari but it did hit the spot. Now, unexpectedly stealing the show was the fried custard buns. Soft, gooey, golden – the kind of sweet treat that makes you forget about the 3,000 calories you just demolished.

Have to try: Custard buns
Perfect for: Causal lunch spot
Approx price for 2: £30-£40

They really took the name literally with this one – the interior is a full-on explosion of red. Think dragons, bold colours, and that classic Chinatown vibe. 

For mains, we went for the Gongbao diced chicken with peanuts and dried chilli. Absolute flavour bomb. It hits that perfect middle ground where the spice doesn’t destroy your tastebuds, but definitely gives that fiery kick. Not one for the lemon-and-herb Nando’s demographic! 

Now let’s talk about desserts. Honestly, the whole dessert menu had us struggling to choose. We finally landed on the deep-fried banana balls, because when have you ever seen that before? Drizzled in condensed milk and coated in crispy shredded potato – yes, really – this one’s a texture-lover’s dream. We also deeply considered getting the mango pudding because how could that ever go wrong? Still thinking about it tbh.

Have to try: Deep fried banana balls
Perfect for: Catch up with friends, family meal out
Approx price for 2: £40–£50