Cheap Places to Eat in Leeds for Students <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Where the students are, the best restaurants, cafes and food stalls set up shop. Leeds is one of those places, as it boasts five universities, including the University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett and Leeds Trinity University, resulting in a diverse, thriving student community. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Whether you’re looking for a hangover cure, a date night diner or the best brunch in town, everything you could want is on your doorstep.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Food Halls in the City Centre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Belgrave Music Hall is a student favourite for good reason. You’ll find the chefs in the Dough Boys<\/a><\/a> kiosk hand-stretching pizza, which you buy by the slice. The Queen Brie, Salami of Darkness and Baa No More are regular crowd-pleasers. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Slices range from £3.60 to £4.20, but the ‘half price slice’ offer runs Sunday through Thursday between 12-7 pm, and 12-5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n You’ll also see Patty’s Burgers<\/a><\/a>, which grew so popular the pop-up became permanent. They have vegetarian and meat burgers, and their famous Session Fries are big enough to be their own meal. Deals include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Kirkgate Market <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Kirkgate Market Food Hall<\/a><\/a> is tucked away in the heart of the market. Among the food stalls are Banh & Mee Vietnamese, the Yorkshire Wrap Company, and Good Boy Burger Co. All the food stalls are independent and budget friendly. You can eat on the go or sit in the canteen-style seating area among the market stalls.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Trinity Kitchen <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Try new foods and eat a little more spontaneously at Trinity Kitchen. Found on the top floor of the Trinity Leeds shopping complex, the food hall regularly rotates its line-up of street food vans<\/a> alongside six permanent eateries, including Archies<\/a>, Rola Wala<\/a> and Tortilla<\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Trinity Kitchen venues are ideal for students as most places offer a healthy discount with a valid student ID!<\/span><\/span><\/span> Too Good to Go <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n One of the cheapest ways to eat in Leeds is with the Too Good to Go<\/a> app<\/a>, which is designed to reduce food waste. Participating caf\u00e9s and restaurants put together a bag of surplus food which you can enjoy for at least half price. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Reserve a food bag and pay for it through the app, then pick it up from your chosen eatery within the given time window. Among the participating venues in Leeds City Centre are 92 Degrees, Wasabi, M&S, Tortilla and Knoops.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Best Restaurants in Leeds City Centre<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Bulgogi Grill <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Bulgogi Grill<\/a><\/a> is a well-priced Korean BBQ in the Merrion Centre. Grill your duck, beef, pork and seafood on a hot plate and enjoy unlimited rice and dips on the side. The classic BBQ menu is priced at £29.95 per head, however, two set menus allow you to eat for less. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The early bird set menu runs all week at £25 per person. Alternatively, you can book onto the Saturday Lunchtime Express menu between 12-2 pm for only £22 per person.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Mans Market <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Man’s Market<\/a><\/a> was recently voted one of Leeds's best bottomless brunches, combining Chinese dim sum with your choice of beers or spirit drinks. The “Endless Appetisers” deal offers all-you-can-eat appetisers like salt & pepper chicken, pork dumplings and gyozas on weekdays between 12-6 pm. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Man’s Market also offers a 10% student discount with a valid student ID.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Rudy’s <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n You’ll smell the fresh Neapolitan pizza from Rudy’s<\/a><\/a> before you see the restaurant. There are three Rudy’s restaurants in Leeds: Leeds City Centre<\/a><\/a>, Headingley<\/a><\/a> and Chappel Allerton<\/a>.<\/a> The central venue is conveniently found on Station Street, perfect for a pizza pick-up on the way home from uni or a Friday night treat. You can also order for delivery. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n With an ever-changing specials menu and all pizzas under £14, Rudy’s is a no-brainer.<\/span><\/span><\/span> House of Fu <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n House of Fu<\/a><\/a> embodies the essence of downtown Tokyo and will draw you in with its bright, colourful interior and the promise of frozen cocktails. But it’s the classic black garlic ramen that’s the main attraction. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Open seven days a week, Happy Hour is 4-6 pm and you can order two cocktails for £13.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Street Food in Leeds<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b> Falafel Guys <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Usually found at the bottom of Briggate, Falafel Guys is one of the most popular street food kiosks in Leeds. You can buy a meal for as little as £5-6 and its vegan falafel balls are particularly popular.<\/span><\/span><\/span> I am Doner <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n It’s not often you hear kebab and Michelin star in the same sentence. I am Doner<\/a><\/a> founder Paul Baron is a Michelin-trained chef, with a vision of the kebab beyond the post-night-out takeaway. Award-winning kebabs and flatbreads are made fresh in-store daily and range from £7.99-11.49 based on filling, while burgers and salad bowls sit under £12.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Cheap Eats in Leeds Student Areas <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Headingley, Burley Park and Kirkstall are popular student areas outside of Leeds City Centre and have attracted great eateries of their own.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Jino’s Thai Caf\u00e9 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Jino’s<\/a> <\/a>has a lunch combo that gets you a starter, main and drink for only £13.95. The Thai diner also offers “Tuesday Curry Club”, where you can order any curry, jasmine rice and a beer or soft drink for £15.95. Ideal for takeout, Jino’s currently runs a 10% discount on all collection orders.<\/span><\/span><\/span> De Baga <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n De Baga<\/a><\/a> is an Indian restaurant serving traditional Goan cuisine with a modern twist and a casual dining experience. Its vegetarian starters like the kurkure bhaji and paneer masakali are under £7, while most curry mains are under £14.<\/span><\/span><\/span> Lupe’s Cantina <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Lupe's Cantina<\/a> <\/a>is a family-run, Mexican-inspired restaurant found on Cardigan Road in Burley. Street food staples like the toasted pepita guacamole, quesadillas and enchiladas are made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. Its hearty portions are well priced, and you can get most mains with a side for £20 or less.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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