The day of celebration was founded by husband and wife duo Thomas and Ruth Toy, who came up with the idea to tackle feelings or guilt over what you eat and diet trends. It’s a day to enjoy your favourite foods without worrying about calories, whether it’s indulging on your favourite chocolates or heading to a restaurant.
To mark the day, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best all-you-can-eat restaurants in Leeds.
. All-you-can eat restaurants
Here are 10 of the best in Leeds on Eat What You Want Day Photo: Sakku/National World
. Sakku
Sakku is a Japanese-inspired all-you-can-eat restaurant in St Peter's Place, on the outskirts of the city centre. The glamorous restaurant is a popular spot with the city's influencers and local celebrities, and serves more than 150 dishes including sushi, gyoza and bao buns. Unlimited dinner costs £38.95 on weekends and Bank Holidays and £34.95 mid-week. Children are discounted and under 3s eat free. Photo: Sakku
. Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill
Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill in The Light, city centre, honours the Brazilian Gaúcho's traditional method of cooking - with cuts of meat delivered to diners' tables. Diners can eat as much meat as they can stomach, with 15 different cuts to choose from in the evening. Unlimited dinner costs £36.95 on Sunday-Thursday and £39.95 on Friday-Saturday. Photo: Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill
. Toby Carvery
Toby Carvery has three sites in Leeds - Chapel Allerton (pictured), Horsforth and Oulton. Diners choose from a daily selection of roasted meats, or a vegetarian option, then help themselves to unlimited freshly steamed and roasted vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, mac and cheese and beef dripping or plain roast potatoes. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
7. Crown Chinese
Crown Chinese is located in Gower Street at the edge of the city centre - a simple, unfussy Chinese buffet restaurant for all-you-can-eat dining. A family-run business established in 2007, Crown serves an extensive choice of dishes and seats more than 150 customers. Prices are £21.99 per adult and £9.49 per child. Photo: Google
8. HAMA
HAMA is a Korean BBQ restaurant in the Merrion Centre, opened in April 2022 from the team behind Yokohama in Roundhay Road. The restaurant serves authentic, traditional Korean food with an all you can eat BBQ buffet, including chicken, beef, pork, fish and lamb that can be grilled on your very own table top grill. The BBQ costs £28 for adults, and for children aged 3-10 it costs £1 per year of their age (eg £7 for a seven-year-old). Photo: Merrion Centre
9. Chez Mel
If you're looking for a breakfast buffet, Chez Mel at the Malmaison Hotel serves a continental breakfast for £16.50 or £8.50 for kids. Diners can help themselves to choices from the chef's table, including freshly-baked pastries, poached fruits, cereals, yoghurts and porridge, along with tea, coffee and toast. Photo: Google
10. Barnbow
Cross Gates pub Barnbow is popular for its carvery. Diners can choose from a range of slow-cooked meats and then help themselves to unlimited vegetables, potatoes, sauces and gravy. A regular carvery costs £8.29 mid-week and £11.79 on Sundays. Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Hu Nan Chinese
Hu Nan is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Raglan Road, Woodhouse, near the University of Leeds - serving classic Chinese cuisine in simple surroundings. The buffet is served all day and dishes can be cooked to your order. It costs £24. Photo: Google