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
19. Burley
Maxi's restaurant boasted it was the largest purpose-built restaurant in the north of England. Richly festooned in red, gold and green, the interior was light, airy and had an amusing feel of tongue-in-cheek luxury. | YPN Photo: YPN
20. Roundhay
"Probably the finest Indian restaurant in the north..." was the claim of Rajar's Tandoor on Roundhay Road pictured in November 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. Paris, Horsforth
Tucked away in a corner of Leeds was this capital continental restaurant which aimed to capture the flavour of France in both cuisine and atmpsphere.
22. Leeds city centre
Old Orleans bar and restaurant on Boar Lane pictured in March 1997. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker
23. Leeds city centre
Owner Geoff Kind named his restaurant Pavarotti's on Infirmary Street after the larger-than-life Italian singer out of respect for the star's legendary love of food. | YPN Photo: YPN
24. Stanningley
A revolving tray provided a pleasant way to eat with family and friends at Chinese restaurant North Sea. | YPN Photo: YPN