Sticks'n'Sushi: New Japanese restaurant to open in Leeds city centre

Sticks'n'Sushi is to join the heritage-led Vicar Lane regeneration scheme with the opening of its 18th UK restaurant in early 2027.

The three-storey building will include an expansive 220-cover dining room, 30-cover terrace and an upstairs bar with private hire space.

SticksʹnʹSushi credits its success to its people - a team built on “big smiles, small egos,” and says the new eaterie at 80 Vicar Lane will create 60 new jobs.

Available à la carte or in generous set menus, for dine in and takeaway, guests can expect sharing dishes of sushi, sashimi, salads and grilled sticks. Highlights include the Temaki Setto, DIY sushi handrolls with lobster, wagyu tartare and avocado, and the Maki Maki selection of four signature rolls. From the grill, the infamous Gindara No Miso, miso-glazed black cod and Shōyu Tebasaki, chicken wings marinated in garlic, ginger, tamari and soy remain firm favourites.

Andreas Karlsson, SticksʹnʹSushi Group CEO said: “We are delighted to be joining this development; Vicar Lane is one of the most vibrant retail and leisure hubs in Leeds and aligns perfectly with our dining experience from lunch through to late evening. We look forward to building a new team and becoming part of the Leeds community.”

Charles Newman, asset management director at Town Centre Securities PLC, owners of the Vicar Lane scheme, said: “The arrival of SticksʹnʹSushi will further elevate the premium retail and leisure brands represented at Vicar Lane and across the wider area. Sticks’n’Sushi’s international reputation and high-quality offer align with our long-term strategy of curating a best-in-class asset that enhances the appeal of the area as a key city centre destination.”