Freshers’ Week is one of the most memorable times of university life - but it can also get very expensive.
While there are plenty of restaurants and bars in Leeds offering student and Freshers’ deals, there are also plenty of spots where you can get an affordable meal throughout the year.
We’ve rounded up 13 places in Leeds where you can enjoy a cheap bite, leaving you with more money to spend with your friends this Freshers’ Week.
1. Uyare
Uyare’s lunch thali is £12.50, bringing together four curries, chutney, pickle, pappadam, rice and bread for a filling taste of Kerala. | Uyare
2. Eastern Oven
This Kirkgate Market favourite offers freshly made flatbreads with fillings including chicken shawarma and falafel, with prices starting in the single figures. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty
3. House of Fu
House of Fu serves Japanese-inspired ramen and other dishes from £10-20, with its Headrow restaurant open for lunch from 11.30am. | YEP
4. Kerala Canteen
The new lunch thali costs just £9.95 and includes curries, rice and traditional accompaniments. It is available Thursday to Sunday from noon. | Kerala Canteen
5. Brød Sandwich Bar
This Great George Street sandwich bar is one of the city's wallet-friendly lunch options, with sandwiches on offer for less than £5. | Andrew Jackson
6. Banh & Mee
Vietnamese street food is on the menu at Banh & Mee, where banh mi and other dishes make for a quick and affordable lunch at Kirkgate Market. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty