Leeds is home to restaurants serving food from almost every corner of the globe, but some cuisines are harder to find than others.
From Ethiopian and Eritrean cooking to Uyghur, Persian, Polish and Cuban food, there are plenty of restaurants across the city offering diners the chance to try something a little different.
For week eight of the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Leeds Summer Served campaign, we have explored what makes the city such a welcoming place for international flavours.
Here are 13 of the best Leeds restaurants serving lesser-found cuisines from around the world, along with their Google rating and number of reviews.
7. Sweet Saeeda - Tunisian (4.9★, 183 reviews)
Hidden away in Leeds Kirkgate Market, Sweet Saeeda serves traditional Tunisian street food, including brik, merguez and its popular Tunisian plates. 📍Leeds Kirkgate Market, Row F. Hall 1981, Leeds LS2 7JJ | Malik Walton
8. Cracovia - Polish (4.8★, 254 reviews)
Cracovia brings authentic Polish cooking to Newton Hill Road. The laid-back restaurant serves traditional dishes alongside Polish wine and coffee, with duck and goose among its specialities. 📍Newton Hill Rd, Leeds LS7 4JE | Google
9. Himalayan Essence - Nepalese/Himalayan (4.8★ , 75 reviews)
Himalayan Essence in Garforth serves food inspired by Nepal and India, with Himalayan traditions influencing its curries, tandoori dishes and fusion tapas.📍58B Main St, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1AA | Google Street View
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10. Gzing - Kurdish (4.4★, 903 reviews)
Gzing brings Kurdish flavours to Leeds, offering traditional dishes influenced by the rich culinary heritage of Kurdistan and the wider Middle East. 📍Cherry Row, Leeds LS9 7LY | Tahir Sikandar/Google
11. Bab Tooma - Syrian (4.6★, 2,893 reviews)
Bab Tooma has been serving Syrian food in Oakwood since 2021, with fresh mezze, shawarma, mandi and charcoal-grilled dishes among its specialities. 📍496 Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, LS8 2HU | YEP Photo: James Hardisty
12. Viva Cuba - Cuban (4.7★, 1,013 reviews)
Viva Cuba has been serving Cuban-inspired food on Kirkstall Road since 2001, with an extensive tapas menu that takes inspiration from Cuba, Spain and South America. 📍342 Kirkstall Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2DS | YEP Photo: James Hardisty