Much-loved Leeds restaurant set to reopen after former home demolished

The popular restaurant is making a return

A highly-rated Turkish restaurant is set to open a new site in Leeds.

Tahin was previously located inside The Core, before the shopping centre was closed and demolished.

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Tahin is opening a new restaurant in Kirkgate | Abbey Maclure

And now signs have gone up for a new restaurant in Kirkgate, next to the Kitty Cafe.

Tahin has taken over the unit of a former vape shop.

The family-run restaurant will serve lahmacun wraps - a type of Turkish flatbread - as well as shawarma wraps and its signature tahini sauce.

Tahin boasts a 4.9/5 star rating on Google Reviews, with customers praising the authentic Middle Eastern food and Turkish tea, as well as the friendly service.

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