The 1990s also saw the rise of “fusion” cuisine around the city as well as new food trends and fads on menus such as baked brie. Leeds's dining scene was thriving with restaurants to cater for all tastes and budgets. Enjoy this menu of memories brought to life using photos from the YEP archive. How many of these restaurants do you remember? READ MORE: Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1980s
1. Leeds city centre
Franglais on The Calls was the talk of Leeds after winning the prestigious Oliver Award in 1990. It was run by Paula Horncastle and Pascal Gary. | YPN Photo: YPN
2. Crossgates
Did you enjoy a meal at this Chinese restaurant? The Little Dragon on Austhorpe Road pictured in April 1993. | YPN Photo: YPN
3. Sheepscar
Hansa's on North Street was established in the mid-1980s by Hansa Dabhi, serving Gujarati vegetarian food, this restaurant was already a firm favourite for many by the 1990s. Pictured in December 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN
4. Leeds city centre
La Comida Trattoria Pizzeria on Mill Hill was just a short walk from Leeds City Station and City Square and quickly established itself as one of the city centre's top eating out spots. Pictured in November 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN
5. Leeds city centre
Did you ever visit Brigg-shots Bistro on Lower Briggate in the 1990s? Pictured are owners Gill Richardson and Mark Rowland. | YPN Photo: YPN
6. Headingley
L'escargot was on Shaw Lane and brought a flavour of France to LS6. Pictured in December 1991. | YPN Photo: YPN