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.
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