The best restaurants serving Japanese food in Leeds Yorkshire and The Humber

Atmosphere is only affected by being in a market but the gentleman running the stall made it easier, I had Cucumber Maki, Pumpkin Katsu and Kaiso Seaweed, all made fresh and very clean, was happy to show me the quality of fish compared to the butchers here and the differences needed for sashimi, a great conversation with a great meal as I'm passing through Leeds, great stop if you have time, most food takes around 8 mins, total meal cost £9

Beautiful food that is prepared and presented with great care! So tasty, atmosphere felt authentic, and service was attentive without being overbearing. We were sat at the bar facing the chef so could watch the sushi being prepared, which was very cool to watch! It was also really affordable - myself and two friends paid £13 each for three dishes, and were kindly given many cups of free green tea. Unsure why Google suggests a meal would cost £100+ because it is much, much cheaper!!

We went for my mums birthday and we were not disappointed. The setting is beautiful, the staff were lovely and friendly. The food was absolutely delicious. This restaurant is well worth a visit!

Absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Waitress, Margarett, was really helpful when we arrived, explained the menu really well and recommended the bento boxes which meant we got to try loads of different dishes. Food was amazing, so delicious and really good value. I had mentioned in the booking that it was my girlfriend's birthday and they surprised us with a huge slice of cake for dessert, which was a lovely surprise. Would 100% recommend and can't wait to go again and try some of the other dishes.

Comida fantástica Estilo de café informal Servicio increíble Muy simple y asequible, pero absolutamente delicioso Muy recomendable

Good Food very expensive not a place to regular visit but a nice place for an experience

Brilliant staff, amazing food. Will definitely visit again.

Sad to see Issho has closed. This place was a gem in Leeds, blending modern with traditional Japanese cuisine. Each visit was a culinary adventure, from sushi to unique dishes. Although sometimes service could be hit or miss, the overall experience was memorable. It'll be missed for its innovation and atmosphere.

We came here last night for my partners birthday and I booked ahead and let them know it was her birthday and they went above and beyond! They had put balloons up at our table and a lovely gentleman came over and asked her what kind of drinks she likes as he'll create her a birthday cocktail on the house! Really made us smile! The food was absolutely delicious 10/10 as well as the service from everyone at the restaurant. Cannot fault this place! We will definitely be returning when we're next in Leeds! Thanks guys 😍

Excellent as always. Salt and pepper chicken is out of this world. Ray and team are brilliant.

Reached out to resolve but they stopped responding to my emails. Poor customer service

The meals here are incredibly delicious, and the place itself is exceptionally clean and well-maintained by all standards.Highly recommend.

I visited Itsu for the first time today and had a wonderful experience. Saya provided exceptional service—she greeted me with a warm smile and went above and beyond to assist me, even helping me carry my bags. Her kindness and attentiveness made my visit even more enjoyable. Great customer service like this truly makes a difference. I’ll definitely be returning!

Maddie and the team were amazing they helped us with our app and the rewards we wanted to use when we couldn’t figure it out ourselves. They were so polite and really smiley, honestly just nice people!

Really enjoyed the food here , staff were friendly and helpful. Recommend