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Japanese Sushi & Asian Grill · Leeds, UK

Blue Sakura Leeds Menu & Prices 2026: All-You-Can-Eat Japanese Sushi

Full guide to Blue Sakura Leeds -- prices, what is included, how the tablet ordering works, and what to order. The all-you-can-eat Japanese sushi and Asian grill at 2-3 Merrion Way, Leeds. Lunch from GBP29.95 per adult; evenings from GBP44.95. Around 130 dishes at lunch, 150 in the evening. Named Best Restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards in 2022 and 2024.

All-you-can-eat only130-150 dishesLunch from GBP29.95Evenings from GBP44.95Best Restaurant Leeds 2022 & 2024Tablet ordering
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Weekday Lunch (Adult)GBP29.95
Weekend Lunch (Adult)GBP33.95
Weekday Evening (Adult)GBP44.95
Weekend Evening (Adult)GBP49.95
Child (ages 6-12)GBP13.95-GBP18.95
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All-you-can-eat pricing

Blue Sakura Leeds prices 2026

Blue Sakura operates exclusively as all-you-can-eat -- there is no a-la-carte option. Pricing varies by day and session. Drinks are charged separately. A 10% discretionary service charge is added to the final bill. Confirm current prices at bluesakura.co.uk before visiting.

SessionAdultChild (6-12)Toddler (0-5)
Weekday Lunch (Mon-Thu)GBP29.95GBP13.95Free
Weekend Lunch (Fri-Sun)GBP33.95GBP14.95Free
Weekday Evening (Mon-Thu)GBP44.95GBP17.95Free
Weekend Evening (Fri-Sun)GBP49.95GBP18.95Free
About these prices. Prices shown are as published on the Blue Sakura official website (bluesakura.co.uk) and corroborated by multiple review and listing sources as of May 2026. Prices may change -- always confirm at bluesakura.co.uk or call 0113 244 2989 before booking. A 10% discretionary service charge is added to the bill. Children aged 5 and under eat free; children aged 6-12 (up to 140 cm) pay the reduced child rate.
Quick answers

Blue Sakura Leeds -- key facts at a glance

The four questions most people have before booking at Blue Sakura Leeds.

Lunch price (adult)
GBP29.95 weekday / GBP33.95 weekend

1.5-hour session, ~130 dishes. Last entry 2 PM.

Evening price (adult)
GBP44.95 weekday / GBP49.95 weekend

2-hour session, ~150 dishes. Last entry 9 PM (8 PM Sun).

Child price
GBP13.95-GBP18.95

Ages 6-12, up to 140 cm tall. Children 5 and under eat free.

Best dish to order
Lamb chops, sirloin steak & dragon rolls

Reviewers consistently flag the lamb chops, sirloin steak, torched salmon nigiri and dragon rolls as the standout orders. Deep-fried buns with condensed milk for dessert.

How it works

What is included in the all-you-can-eat at Blue Sakura?

Everything on the food menu is included in the session price -- there is no upcharge for individual dishes including the lamb chops and sirloin steak. Drinks, including soft drinks, are ordered and paid for separately.

Blue Sakura's model is one set price covers all food. Guests order via a touchscreen tablet at the table, placing up to 5 dishes every 8 minutes. Staff bring the dishes to the table as they are prepared. Around 130 dishes are available at lunch and around 150 in the evening.

Both cold dishes (sushi, maki, nigiri, sashimi, gunkan, uramaki, salads) and hot dishes (teppanyaki, grill, wok, tempura, bao buns) are ordered from the same tablet. The system is identical for all dietary options -- vegan, gluten-free and allergen menus are available to request.

Table time is 1.5 hours at lunch and 2 hours in the evening. Excessive food wastage may incur an additional charge. Late arrivals are given a 15-minute grace period at lunch and 30 minutes in the evening before the session time starts counting.

  • ~130 dishes at lunch, ~150 in the evening
  • Order via tablet -- up to 5 dishes every 8 minutes
  • 1.5 hrs lunch / 2 hrs evening table time
  • All food included -- lamb chops, steak, sushi, rolls
  • Drinks charged separately
  • 10% discretionary service charge added to the bill
  • Vegan, gluten-free, coeliac and allergen menus available
  • Children 5 and under eat free
Menu overview

What is on the Blue Sakura menu?

A guide to the categories and standout dishes. All 65 items listed in the full menu below are included in the session price. Not every dish listed here appears on both the lunch and evening menus -- the evening menu is the larger selection.

Signature

Lamb Chops

Full grilled lamb chops served in the all-you-can-eat format. Widely regarded as Blue Sakura's stand-out premium dish.

Signature

Sirloin Steak

Full sirloin steak available as part of the all-you-can-eat menu. Order multiple rounds to make the most of the evening session.

Vegan menu

Dedicated Vegan Menu

Separate vegan menu published on bluesakura.co.uk -- includes miso soup, edamame, avocado and cucumber maki, vegetable tempura, tofu dishes, wok dishes, noodles and rice. Available on request via tablet.

Gluten-free

Free-from Gluten Ingredients Menu

A separate menu listing dishes free from gluten-containing ingredients. Also a dedicated coeliac menu and a peanut and tree-nut allergy menu. Notify the restaurant at time of booking for dietary needs.

Seasonal

Evening-only dishes

The evening menu carries around 20 additional dishes not available at lunch, including premium grill and sushi items. The extra dishes are reflected in the higher evening price tier.

Award

Best Restaurant in Leeds (British Restaurant Awards 2022 & 2024)

Blue Sakura has won Best Restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards twice -- in 2022 and again in 2024. It holds 4.7/5 on Google (2,300+ reviews).

Dietary & allergen guide

Vegetarian, vegan and free-from options at Blue Sakura

Blue Sakura publishes separate menus for vegan, gluten-free, coeliac and peanut/tree-nut allergy guests on its website. Notify the restaurant of dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Vegan menu

Vegan dishes

A dedicated vegan menu is published on bluesakura.co.uk. Vegan options include miso soup, edamame, seaweed salad, avocado and cucumber maki rolls, vegetable tempura, tofu dishes, wok dishes, noodles and rice.

Gluten-free

Free-from gluten & coeliac menus

Blue Sakura provides a "free-from gluten ingredients" menu and a separate dedicated coeliac menu. An allergen information chart is available on-site. Notify at booking for coeliac requirements.

Allergens

Peanut & tree-nut allergy menu

A dedicated peanut and tree-nut allergy menu is available. Staff are briefed on allergen requirements for guests who notify the restaurant at booking. Cross-contamination is possible -- confirm with the restaurant if you have a severe allergy.

Drinks menu (charged separately)

Blue Sakura drinks prices

Drinks are not included in the session price and are charged separately. Selected prices from the current drinks menu are shown below.

CategoryPrice
Signature cocktails (Sakura's Select)GBP12.95-GBP14.95
Classic cocktailsGBP11.95
MocktailsGBP6.50
Draft beer (Asahi / Peroni / Grolsch)GBP3.50-GBP6.30
Bottled beer (Tsing Tao / Tiger)GBP4.50
Kopparberg ciderGBP5.50
Japanese whiskyGBP8.00-GBP18.00
SakeGBP8.00-GBP39.00
Soft drinks, juices, hot drinksGBP1.50-GBP6.50

A 10% discretionary service charge is added to the total bill including drinks. For the full current drinks list visit bluesakura.co.uk or call 0113 244 2989.

Browse the menu

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All menu categories -- items listed are included in the session price.

Session Pricing8 itemsSoups & Salads5 itemsNigiri & Sashimi7 itemsMaki, Temaki & Uramaki Rolls12 itemsTeppanyaki4 itemsGrill & Hot Dishes18 itemsDesserts3 itemsDrinks (Selected)8 items
The full menu

Blue Sakura Leeds full menu (65 items across 8 categories)

All dish categories available at Blue Sakura Leeds. Session pricing is at the top. Individual dishes carry no separate price -- all are included in the all-you-can-eat session. The evening menu adds approximately 20 extra dishes not available at lunch.

All-you-can-eat format. Every food item listed below is included in the session price -- there are no a-la-carte charges per dish. Drinks are charged separately. Prices shown for the Session Pricing category are the current published all-you-can-eat tariffs. Dish listings are representative of the menu based on publicly documented sources; the full tablet menu contains more items. Menu may vary; confirm with the restaurant.
Awards & reputation

Best Restaurant in Leeds -- British Restaurant Awards 2022 & 2024

Blue Sakura is the only restaurant to have won Best Restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards twice -- in 2022 and in 2024.

Blue Sakura opened on Merrion Way in early 2019 and was the first all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant in Leeds. It won Best Restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards in 2022 and repeated the achievement in 2024, making it a two-time winner of Leeds's top restaurant accolade.

The restaurant holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from more than 2,300 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. Its combination of premium grill dishes (sirloin steak, lamb chops, scallops) within an all-you-can-eat format, alongside Japanese sushi, is cited as the key differentiator in reviews.

  • Best Restaurant in Leeds -- British Restaurant Awards 2022
  • Best Restaurant in Leeds -- British Restaurant Awards 2024
  • 4.7/5 Google rating (2,300+ reviews)
  • 4.6/5 TripAdvisor
  • Opened 2019 -- Leeds's first all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant
  • Located at Merrion Way in the Merrion Centre, Leeds city centre
Practical information

Visiting Blue Sakura Leeds -- what to know before you go

Location

2-3 Merrion Way, LS2 8BT

Inside the Merrion Centre, Leeds city centre. Short walk from Leeds City Station and close to the First Direct Arena. Merrion Centre car park on the same street; Templar Street car park is a cheaper alternative nearby.

Opening hours

Mon-Sat 12 PM - 11 PM; Sun 12 PM - 10 PM

Lunch service runs 12 PM to 3:30 PM (last entry 2 PM). Evening service runs 4 PM to 11 PM weekdays / Saturdays (last entry 9 PM weekdays, 8 PM Sundays). Hours may vary on First Direct Arena event nights.

Booking

Reservations recommended

Book online at bluesakura.co.uk or call 0113 244 2989. A GBP20 per-person deposit is required for groups of 11 or more. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a GBP20 per-person no-show fee. Large groups should contact via email.

Session rules

Table time: 1.5 hrs (lunch) / 2 hrs (eve)

Order up to 5 dishes every 8 minutes via the tablet. Late arrivals: 15-minute grace period at lunch, 30 minutes in the evening. Excessive food wastage may incur an additional charge.

Dress code

Smart-casual

Casual daywear and casual evening wear are accepted. The restaurant asks guests to avoid shorts and flip-flops unless weather warrants them. No formal dress code, but a smart-casual standard is expected.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Blue Sakura is wheelchair accessible with disability-friendly toilets. Food hygiene rating: 5/5. The restaurant is family-friendly and children 5 and under eat free.

About Blue Sakura Leeds

Leeds's first all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant -- twice named the best in the city.

Blue Sakura opened at 2-3 Merrion Way, Leeds in early 2019 as the city's first all-you-can-eat sushi and Asian grill restaurant. The concept -- Japanese-style tapas with touchscreen tablet ordering at the table -- was novel for Leeds at the time. Diners order up to 5 dishes every 8 minutes, choosing from around 130 dishes at lunch (1.5 hours) and around 150 dishes in the evening (2 hours). All food -- including premium grill items such as sirloin steak and lamb chops -- is covered by the session price.

The restaurant is decorated with Japanese-inspired decor including large artificial cherry blossom trees and atmospheric lighting. It seats large and small parties and is positioned a short walk from Leeds City Station and the First Direct Arena. Blue Sakura won Best Restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards in 2022 and repeated the award in 2024.

Blue Sakura is an independent restaurant, not a chain. Official website: bluesakura.co.uk. Phone: 0113 244 2989. Email: info@bluesakura.co.uk.

2019Opened
150+Dishes (evening)
4.7/5Google rating
2xBest Restaurant Leeds
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Common questions

Blue Sakura Leeds -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Blue Sakura Leeds -- prices, booking, dietary options and the all-you-can-eat format.

How much does Blue Sakura Leeds cost per person?

Blue Sakura operates exclusively as all-you-can-eat. Pricing in 2026 is: weekday lunch GBP29.95 per adult, weekend lunch GBP33.95, weekday evening GBP44.95, and weekend evening GBP49.95. Children aged 6-12 (and under 140 cm tall) pay GBP13.95-GBP18.95 depending on session. Children aged 5 and under eat free. A 10% discretionary service charge is added to the final bill. Confirm current pricing with the restaurant before booking as prices may change.

Is Blue Sakura Leeds all you can eat?

Yes -- all-you-can-eat is the only service Blue Sakura offers. There is no a-la-carte menu. Diners receive a tablet at their table and order up to 5 dishes every 8 minutes. The lunch session runs 1.5 hours; the evening session runs 2 hours. Around 130 dishes are available at lunch and around 150 dishes in the evening.

Where is Blue Sakura Leeds?

Blue Sakura is at 2-3 Merrion Way, Leeds LS2 8BT, inside the Merrion Centre, Leeds city centre. It is a short walk from Leeds city rail station and close to the First Direct Arena. Two car parks are nearby: the Merrion Centre/First Direct Arena car park on the same street, or the more affordable Templar Street car park a short walk away. Phone: 0113 244 2989. Email: info@bluesakura.co.uk.

What are Blue Sakura Leeds opening hours?

Blue Sakura opens Monday to Saturday 12 PM to 11 PM and Sunday 12 PM to 10 PM. Lunch service runs 12 PM to 3:30 PM (last entry 2 PM). Evening service runs 4 PM to 11 PM on weekdays and Saturdays (last entry 9 PM weekdays, 8 PM Sunday evenings). Hours may vary on arena event nights -- always confirm via the website or phone before visiting.

Does Blue Sakura Leeds have vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes. Blue Sakura publishes a dedicated vegan menu and a free-from gluten ingredients menu on its website. The vegan menu includes miso soup, edamame, seaweed salad, avocado and cucumber maki, vegetable tempura, tofu dishes, wok dishes and noodles. For allergen concerns, Blue Sakura asks that guests notify the restaurant at booking so staff can prepare accordingly. A full allergen chart is available on-site. A separate coeliac and peanut/tree-nut allergy menu is also provided.

How does the ordering system work at Blue Sakura?

Each table receives a touchscreen tablet on arrival. Guests browse the full menu on screen and place orders directly -- up to 5 dishes per round, every 8 minutes. Dishes are brought to the table by staff. The system covers the full menu of cold and hot dishes. Table time is 1.5 hours for lunch and 2 hours for evening sessions. Excessive food wastage may incur an additional charge.

Do you need to book Blue Sakura Leeds in advance?

Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for evenings and weekends. Blue Sakura accepts bookings online at bluesakura.co.uk and by phone on 0113 244 2989. A GBP20 per-person deposit is required for groups of 11 or more (refundable). For groups of fewer than 11, cancellations within 24 hours of the booking incur a no-show fee of GBP20 per person. Large groups (11 or more) should contact the restaurant by email.

What awards has Blue Sakura Leeds won?

Blue Sakura won Best Restaurant in Leeds at the British Restaurant Awards in both 2022 and 2024 -- making it the only restaurant to have won the Leeds title twice. It holds a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from over 2,300 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on TripAdvisor. It opened in 2019 and is housed in the Merrion Centre, Leeds city centre.

What is the dress code at Blue Sakura Leeds?

Blue Sakura operates a smart-casual dress code. Acceptable attire includes casual daywear and casual evening wear. The restaurant asks guests to avoid shorts and flip-flops unless weather conditions make them appropriate. Tasteful outfits are the standard expected.

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