Wen's Restaurant in Leeds

Chinese sharing plates cannot get better than this and this comes from your biggest chinese food enthusiast. 10/10 would eat here all the time if I could. Highly recommend the red braised aubergine (don't care if you don't like it, order it because you will like it.), Hong shao rou and cold chicken (口水鸡). Desserts are also to die for. They're made fresh and just so so good but not too sweet, which is just perfect. The venue is quite small so not sure if they can do huge groups of 7 or above but you should be fine doing groups of up to 6. Usually you can do reservations just to be safe but walk-ins are fine too as long as you're early!

This is the 5th Time I have been to Wens, yet my first review. The food continues to surprise me as I explore the menu every time. The food at this establishment is simply divine. The Dumplings are legendary, the salt and pepper chicken wings are perfectly cooked, the wasabi fungi is a hidden gem and the Pork in brown sauce is a house favourite. All the dishes I have experienced have been amazing. Its cosy and quaint delivering friendly service with a smile. In my opinion its the best chinese restaurant in Leeds.

Lovely little restaurant … deserving of more footfall we especially liked the dumplings both fried and boiled and the cucumber garlic salad was a delight the king prawn cucumber stir fry was a big hit the kung poo chicken less so (too much citrus) but would be a firm favourite if you liked such , the crispy chicken a tad to crispy and chewy round the edges ! In conclusion we would all go again but probably spend the main dish money on starters dumplings and soups … then it would be six stars if that were possible

Lovely little restaurant serving authentic food. Friendly staff with the right level of attentiveness. Look forward to visiting again.

Fantastic food, wish I could have tried everything on the menu! Braised brown sauce pork cubes, dumplings and chicken wings were 10/10!

Some of the best Chinese food I’ve had in the U.K., very authentic home style cooking, impressive menu and lovely ambience

Great place for dinner and authentic Chinese food if you ever wanna have a go!

Si usted está buscando un poco de buena y sabrosa comida china, con algunos platos que puede que no haya probado, entonces dar una oportunidad a este lugar - pero para mi paladar le faltaba el toque final que los platos deberían haber tenido. Lo más destacado fue el tendón de ternera fría y pollo frío (pero necesitaba más calor). Las boludeces eran bastante buenas. Tenía un pescado con calabaza principal que era bastante nefasto, no un buen pescado e insípido y su pollo era demasiado dulce. Algunos golpes, algunos fallos. Gran servicio. Esforzándose demasiado para atraer a las masas en lugar de centrarse en sabores ponzoñosos.

Comida deliciosa, auténtica , fresca , sabrosa y bellamente presentada. Compartí una sopa de pollo & maíz dulce , arroz frito vegetal , cerdo agridulce, cordero crujiente con cilantro & una cerveza cada uno. Gran valor también

Comida china de alta calidad, que nos trae alegría a todos, sin duda volvería y sin duda lo recomendaría a cualquiera que visite Leeds.

Mi segunda visita a este pequeño restaurante acogedor. Optamos por no tener un entrante, pero compartir una selección de platos principales para compartir y cada plato estaba delicioso y perfectamente cocinado. Visitamos muchos restaurantes en el centro de la ciudad de Leeds y esto se ha convertido en nuestro favorito. Los camareros y el personal de cocina son un mérito absoluto a este pequeño restaurante maravilloso. Nos convertiremos en clientes habituales.

Excelente comida china y ambiente. Este lugar mucho mejor que otros establecimientos de comida china en Leeds, me recuerda a Lucky Dragon y Maxis que tristemente cerró hace algún tiempo.

Great food and service. Portions are big. We shared 1 starter and had 2 mains and that was more than enough for 2 people.

It’s my first time to come to Leeds. I saw it on Xiaohongshu. It’s really delicious. However, the serving time is a little slow. First time in Leeds, saw this restaurant from social media, it is really good. I highly recommend it.

A Hidden Gem in Leeds I recently had the pleasure of dining at a truly exceptional restaurant that I believe is a hidden gem in Leeds. From the moment I entered, I was impressed by the inviting atmosphere and the warm, welcoming staff, who create a sense of home that’s often missing in larger chain establishments. It offers an authentic dining experience that is a far cry from the typical greasy takeaway options that flood the market. The food is very tasty and authentic. This is not your typical horrible greasy, fake Chinese mush food that many people seem to enjoy from their local takeaway - like "fried rice" swimming in soy sauce with "sweet and sour reprocessed and regurgitated chicken testicles covered in diabetes sugar sauce". If you are one of those weirdos who likes that crap food (which is only served in Britain and ordered by British for some bizarre reason), then I don't recommend you come here. If, however, you like authentic home cooked style food and are open to trying something other than "sweet and sour chicken" then I recommend a visit and give it a try. Equally impressive is the selection of drinks. The teas we ordered were delightful, clearly made from high-quality leaves rather than the usual generic tea bags. It’s these little touches that enhance the dining experience. The staff members are incredibly friendly and seem to genuinely care about their customers, which adds to the restaurant's charm. The cozy interior creates a homely atmosphere, making you feel right at ease. Another point worth mentioning is the cleanliness of the facilities. The bathrooms were spotless, reflecting the restaurant's overall attention to hygiene and detail. A clean bathroom is often a good indicator of a well-maintained kitchen. Overall, if you’re seeking an authentic, quality dining experience in Leeds, I highly recommend visiting this delightful establishment. You won’t be disappointed.

Amazing meal! Real authentic cuisine. Lots of options so, everyone vam fond something. If you aren't very adventurous they still off the options you will find in a takeaway....just 10000000 times better! Recommen the salt n pepper baby squid, Any of Mrs Wens Dumplings and pork belly cubes in brown sauce (Don't worry, it's not the one you put on your breakfast ☺️) which was definitely my favourite xx

Authentic and traditional food. They do cater for the not too adventurous also. Highly recommend Mrs Wens dumplings, the salt and pepper baby squid and the pork belly cubes in brown sauce! It was all delicious though. The staff are friendly and welcoming, can't wait for the next visit. They also had a great selection of wines and dessert specials.

The food is terrible and relatively expensive, but it doesn’t taste good.

Best Chinese in Leeds. Amazing food and exceptional service. Lovely staff!

A very authentic Chinese restaurant with none of the standard takeaway type dishes. Try out the full seabass with spices. Excellent. Basic surroundings, but they don't detract from the great food.

What a fantastic experience. The restaurant feels warm and cosy, and the staff are extremely attentive and smiley. But the FOOD, what can I say?! I’d had this recommended to me as the best Chinese cuisine in Leeds and the recommendation lived up to the hype. The salt and pepper fish was to die for, as was the pork in chilli oil. I will 100% be back and I cannot wait to try more of the menu!

Good portion size and nice home cooked food is Wens calling card, but what really impressed me was the lovely waiting staff who were so polite and attentive.

Very nice service, the lady who is a waiter I guess. I got a platter of prawn crackers and hot and sour soup. Soup was too sweet - there also should be wood ear mushrooms as well but there was not. Prawn crackers were delicious. All atmosphere is good, very nice staff.

I was recommended the dumplings here by the owner of Ohana. I must say they the best dumplings I’ve ever had.

1st visit …. and there will be many more . Food outstanding , the duck was amazing , great friendly service , lovely chilled atmosphere ..: highly recommended . (The only negative , but that’s just my personal observation , a lick of paint and some nice blinds would be nice BUT the food is definitely the highlight at this little gem of a restaurant …

This was our second time. Value for money and portions are good too and food tasty. Simple setting though. Unfortunately didn't take any photos

Great authentic Chinese food in a cosy setting just on the outskirts of town. The menu offers the usual staples but also offers some more traditional dishes. Staff were really friendly and service was good. The food came out piping hot and was delicious. There a couple of nice pubs nearby too so easy to make a night of it without travelling far!

Legit Chinese food made by a father currently living in Leeds while his daughter attends University. Don't leave here without trying the Crispy Duck!! We've visited multiple times and everything is delicious from Kung pao chicken to spicy beef dumplings but we never skip ordering crispy duck. You won't regret it and the staff is very kind. Small and cozy ambiance.

Absolutely gorgeous food! Very extensive menu, but all cooked brilliantly. Best Chinese meal I’ve had for years. Would definitely return.

Fantastic family restaurant with a very pleasant vibe, quiet jazz music in the background, staff are nice and polite, and the food is absolutely gorgeous. (Some people complained on google that the "food was bland", I suspect these guys had been socialised on takeaway Chinese full of MSG or Uncle Ben's sweet and sour souce, but those who have been to actually good Chinese restaurants before will definitely appreciate the cooking here!

Amazing food and so authentic. My boyfriend and I both got the beef stir fry, and it was so delicious. Best Chinese I have ever had. Would recommend this place to anyone!!

I guess this is a family restaurant by way of only being able to show up as a family... as a local resident being told I can't dine here on my own even when the restaurant wasn't busy was enough of a red flag to never come back

Delicious! The boiled and pan-fried dumplings were the highlight so we ordered more. Generous portions at a good price too :)

Fab service, excellent food and great atmosphere - couldn’t fault it. Will be back!

Good quality and quantity, hit the spot for less anglicised chinese food

Great food, lovely atmosphere especially jazz background music and helpful staff! Only downside was we needed to wait a lot longer than we expected to get the first dishes and drinks. Booking the table in advance was a great idea since it was on Friday night - pretty crowded.

Cozy place - authentic Chinese food- humble friendly service

Wen's is my go-to for Chinese food in Leeds. Everyone I go with also has the same positive opinion of this restaurant. The food here is exceptional, so much choice on the menu and every option I've tried this far has been packed full of flavour, piping hot and very enjoyable. The service from every single member of staff is consistently top tier. Everyone is super friendly and very attentive. The atmosphere in the restaurant is cosy and welcoming too. I look forward to my next visit.

Very nice place, good authentic food, nice helpful staff and great atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

5 stars for the pork belly in chilli oil and the okra salad. Delish. The dan dan noodles were average. The xiao long bao wasn’t xiao long bao - not soupy, thicker skin than expected, tasted like normal dumplings.

Very tasty food in this restaurant!

Incredible. Best chinese I’ve had in my life. orginal and delicious food. Will defined go again.

Delicious fresh dishes- grated chilli potato, braised aubergine and poached fish were favourites. A welcome and unique addition to the Leeds food scene.

Whilst staying at the nearby Hampton hotel, I was looking for a good evening meal in the nearby area. I settled on Wens Restaurant and was not disappointed. I chose the Beef in Chilli Oil and Broccoli with garlic - The Beef is very spicy but that is the way I like it and was complimented by the cool taste of the broccoli. The meal came to £27.70 . Well worth it

Amazing pan fried dumplings, best in Leeds! I've been a few times now. Although the food is great, some things aren't. They got the order wrong causing a massive delay once and eventually I stopped going because the chairs are so incredibly tiny, so it is very uncomfortable to sit for long, even if you are just average height.

The food was fantastic managed to get the last serving of La Ze Gee which was incredible. The staff were awesome friendly and helpful a definite no brainier to go there for the wonderful food. Well done all at Wens

During a trip to Leeds to visit family we decided to visit this restaurant based upon location (near to our hotel) and TA reviews. To be fair, we expected it be better than average but, in all honesty our expectations were exceeded. The decor is more modern and simple with less of the typical Chinese fare that you often see. The food was exquisite. Everything was fresh, tasteful and well presented, amongst the best we’ve ever had. The staff were friendly and polite. We will definitely be back when we next visit Leeds. Check out this delightful Chinese restaurant - I’m certain you won’t be disappointed!

Family run, traditional cooking and everything we had tasted amazing. Will be a regular here for sure

Still probably the best Chinese food I have ever had in the UK. Proper cooking and great veggie/vegan options. Friendly staff. The salt and pepper aubergine starter is sublime!!

Amazing food and service! Everything is fresh and handmade in house! Will definitely be returning

Food barely had a pass. Dumplings were good but they served us a rice that had been cooked for at least a day and a half and tasted like genuine plastic. I've never tried such a terrible rice. We were quite disappointed with the food as we found the menu a bit misleading or at least lacking enough explanations of the dishes, as the stir-fried shredded pork in sweet and spicy sauce came with no sauce at all. We thought it was a bit overpriced too

This is the nicest Chinese meal I have ever had. Service fantastic and great atmosphere

Wens more than deserves its great reputation for excellent chinese food in a casual friendly setting. Don't let the out of aay location put you off.

As a previous review suggested - like going into a busy family front room. Best Chinese food eaten outside of China. We wanted to order everything that was out of our comfort zone - nothing disappointed at all - phenomenal food in a casual environment which belies a well run professional restaurant. We will most certainly be back.

We were lucky to eat here on Saturday early evening as the restaurant was fully booked so would recommend book your table in advance especially on weekends. Food amazing, brilliant service and good atmosphere. Kung Po chicken was spot on and Hot and Sweet Pork delicious. Smashed cucumber with garlic is one of the best we had.

作为一名中国北方人，我和负责人来说这家餐厅的一些北方菜是以南方手法来烹饪的。 能吃，但是称不上美味，店里环境很不错，摆盘也很精致。

When I came here the food was brilliant and I definitely recommend any of the dumplings and the roast 1/4 or 1/2 duck

What a joyous suprise, spectacular food and easily some of the best Authentic Chinese food I have eaten, I personally found the Kung Pao a little too fragrantly spiced. But everything else was amazing!!

We went on the mid afternoon and had a range of different dishes to share. The staff were friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. I will definitely go again

Called and emailed to request a reservation 6 weeks in advance (for birthday), told to get in touch when bookings re-open (fair enough). Sent in total 4 emails attempting to book - I didn’t receive a reply after getting in touch once bookings had reopened & had to follow up. Told that restaurant is fully booked on date / time I had requested but that I could come for lunch or dinner before 5. Spoke to member of team who was pretty unhelpful. Such a poor experience

All 4 of our group agreed this was the best Chinese food we'd ever had. Ordered loads and every single dish was great. Staff were very friendly and the interior was lovely. Everything about this place is 10/10.

This is a great spot for authentic, home-cooked Chinese food. Not your usual canteen style restaurant or fayre, the food here suggestions every meal is made to order. Found, friendly team with quite an extensive menu. Allergens are not mentioned or listed (very unusual in this day and age) - this needs to be rectified on the menu, or a separate allergens menu provided. Staff recommendations would also help, based on personal preferences. Will definitely head back when I have more time to sample some more of the delicious looking starters and the duck with pancakes.

Really nice Chinese food. Slow cooked beef Brisket curry was amazing!

Stars of tonight's dinner were salt and pepper squid, lamb with spring onions and green beans with ginger. All perfectly cooked, tasty and tender. The front of house team are warm and welcoming.

Great fresh tasty food. The dumplings were fantastic

What an exceptional dining experience 👍 Tasty food with full on flavour, wow. You just have to try it. Highly recommend.

We were looking for a place to dine in without fiery spicy challenges or rich, creamy, dairy overload. We found Wen’s, with well done Chinese fare. The roast duck with pancake was superb, worthy of a Peking Duck comparison. Wonton soup was delicious, with water cress leaves providing a tasteful contrast to the clear broth. The lamb with dried chili and coriander was a crowd pleaser, its spiciness not overbearing. It went well with the simple but yummy egg fried rice. We managed to polish off a large plate of fried noodles with shrimps. My choice of malbec wasn’t available, but the Chinese oolong went well with the food. Will be back for sure

Dined on a Wednesday evening after the dinner rush. The food was delicious, and the staff were attentive and swift. The Dan Dan Noodles were delicious!

Delicious. The chicken kung po was out of this world. And very tasty salt and pepper aubergine, noodles and Chinese bacon. Top drawer

Fav. Chinese Restaurant in Leeds!

Outstanding Chinese food. Authentic and delicious, Wen’s offers dishes you won’t find in your average restaurant. This is my favourite Chinese in the area by a mile, and comes highly recommended.

Food and service was amazing. We had the Pork Belly Slices and Garlic (Spice level was perfect, chicken skewers (traditional tasting), Beef Brisket and Noodle Soup (could have done with a bit more seasoning, but that’s my preference, but overall really good and very tender beef) and the chicken noodle stir fry (very much what you think when ordering Chow Mein). Only negative is that the venue could do with some music to add to atmosphere.

We have been going to Wens since it opened a few years ago. It is now our favourite restaurant in Leeds! Food is always 10/10 and the staff are all lovely. Great for take out or to dine in. Best Chinese food in Leeds if not whole of UK to be honest. Highly recommended the pork belly in brown sauce, any of the dumplings, crispy beef, soft shell crab, salt and pepper wings/squid to name just a few! Staff are so lovely and always so kind to us, can’t recommend this place enough. Thank you Wens! :)

Amazing service, even better food. All the dumplings are amazing!

In my opinion this is the best restaurant in Leeds. Everything from the service to the food is 10+. The staff really do care and go over and beyond to ensure you're happy and I always leave looking forward to going again.

Food was average but prices quite expensive. There was a hair in the fried rice we ordered which they replaced. I ordered one Chinese tea and later asked for an extra two cups for others to try, but sneakily and without wanting we were then charged for another two new teas despite not actually getting any additional tea. When confronted about this, the staff were adamant it is charged per cup and not per pot of tea. This was not made clear to us at the beginning. To add insult to injury we were then charged 50p extra for a container to take home leftovers. Avoid.

Great experience and very tasty food. Beef in chilli oil and minced spicy beef dumplings were the highlight!

Love this place! The food is fantastic - best dumplings I’ve had. The beef brisket soup noodles was amazing too. Kids LOVED it. Incredibly good value.

Great chinese restaurant just out of the city centre! I had the salt and pepper aubergine starter which was incredible and the lamb with corriander main! Thouroughly enjoyed my meal! Friendly staff and great service too!

Fresh ingridients, tasty dishes, friendly staff, I recommend it!

Possibly my favourite restaurant in Leeds. Excellent food at very reasonable prices, fantastic service, great vegetarian choices. No notes.

Absolutely delicious food and fantastic service. We shall return!

Small place with lovely staff & delicious food. The spicy beef dumpings were great.

Food was delicious, service excellent and thought it was reasonably priced. Would definitely go again.

The best! Fresh, authentic & delicious!

My first experience at Wen’s was very positive. I took my mum for an early Mother’s Day meal and we both loved it. Firstly the young man who served us was so attentive and quick to serve us, there was a very friendly atmosphere to the restaurant. We ordered the chicken mince dumplings, salt and pepper tofu, Chinese leaf with garlic, beef noodles, crispy shredded beef in Cantonese sauce and egg fried rice. Suffice it to say we had enough food to feed an army and so had plenty of leftovers to take home. Everything was piping hot, fresh and tasty. The tofu was slightly saltier than I prefer but it was perfect with the rice. I would say that the beef noodles probably had a bit more beef than necessary but this is just a personal preference. I would just say that if you come here don’t expect things to come out as starters and mains, you’ll have a delivery of dishes as and when they are made which we didn’t mind. All in all we had an excellent experience with really delicious food, I’m already planning on coming back with other friends and family!

I found the young lady particularly attentive, and polite. However, it took a while for the order to be taken. In the meantime, others seemed to be served before us. Lots of choice, ideally I would have liked staff to have made some suggestions. I had pan fried dumplings which were delicious. My husband had the spring rolls which he enjoyed. We both chose Crispy deep-fried meat in a sweet vinegar sauce; chicken and pork with egg fried rice. The sauce tasted good but for me, the batter was too much, rather rich and leaving an after taste of cooking oil left in my mouth. There were so many other dishes that we could have tried. Some looked delicious. My husband enjoyed his beer and it was a delight to have some jasmine tea. I do think that a lick of paint would make the place look brighter. I noticed it seemed to be popular and got busier as time went on. I suggest that if you want to eat here book ahead.

Best Chinese in town! Five star all the way!!

Third time to this fantastic family run restaurant- the food is always tip top - plus different to run of the mill Chinese restaurants. The prices are very good too. £60 starters and mains and bottle of wine.

Made a 18:30 booking on a Saturday evening, arrived to be told can I go to a bar close by whilst a table became free, (the bar in Wens is very small so have no place to be seated really). We stepped out understanding it's a busy Saturday so after 10 minutes we walked back in as we saw a large group leave, we were given a table up a flight of stairs in a corner and that's when I realised how small and run down Wens actually is but still gave it benefit of doubt as I thought the food may be amazing and that's what we went there for......we waited 10 minutes then had to get the waiters attention to be able to order a drink, then we ordered all our food to come out together which it did not, we had to share my wife's food (spicy sliced lamb, which was quite nice tbh) as it was going cold and by the time my food came out we had given up. My food wasn't much to really make me think we'll try it again so unfortunately we will not be returning, it did seem as tho they have their regular customers.

Fabulous place, the food was authentic and delicious. I had the prawn grilled dumplings and the tomato egg noodle soup, both highly recommend!

Great food. Would recommend the pork cubes and baby squid. Gotta Mrs Wen’s dumplings to

We ordered a lot of nibbles and two mains and it was amazing, good food and excellent staff. favourite dish was the tempura soft shell crab it was gorgeous. would recommend this place if you’re after some authentic chinese food.

Had the loveliest Valentines meal here last night. We booked really last minute but they were able to squeeze us in. We’re both vegetarian and the options were incredible- we loved everything we ordered. We really recommend the Kung Po Tofu, garlic broccoli, and vegetarian noodles. Really quick and friendly service, even when we overstayed our welcome. Thanks, we’ll be back!

Very disappointed and rude management staff did all they could, but management didn't. poor cold food

One of my favourite places in Leeds. Never disappoints: delicious food, tastes freshly made. Fantastic service and atmosphere.

Absolutely amazing food. Really loved the dandan noodles. Very soft and spicy. Loved the flavours of the dumplings as well. Definitely one of the stand out Chinese restaurants

Well, what can I say?! I’ve been coming to Wen’s restaurant since it opened & it just gets better & better & better. The dumplings, the noodles, the kung po, the service, the atmosphere. I absolutely love every aspect of the place. The staff are all warm & friendly. The food is exceptional. The atmosphere is calm & relaxed with lovely plants everywhere. An absolute must when you’re in Leeds

The wife and I went here tonight. A slight misunderstanding with our order was resolved quicky and professionally. All of our food was delicious, possibly the best that we have ever had. Chopsticks are the norm in here. Staff are great. Our bill was under £60 including wine. Highly recommended.

Excellent service, beautiful food and good atmosphere. This was by far the best Chinese meal I’ve eaten - a hidden gem. The sea bass was amazing! Definitely try this dish.