Issho, Leeds – Japanese Rooftop Restaurant

Issho is the stunning new Japanese rooftop restaurant at Leeds’ £165m Victoria Gate development. It really makes the most of its location with a 700-square-foot terrace with plush sofas and greenery overlooking Leeds and in total the venue can seat up to 230 diners. There’s counter seating at the Sushi Bar when you can watch the chefs at work and at the Kori Bar a selection of original cocktails, a full sake list, Japanese beers and a great selection of Japanese whiskies.

Issho’s menu, created by Executive Chef Ben Orpwood, who previously held the same position at Zuma and Sexy Fish in London, includes authentic Japanese sushi, sashimi, and maki, as well as dishes such as wagyu pastrami, smoked Dorset char with wasabi leaf dressing, barley miso lamb cutlets with smoked aubergine and cucumber, and duck breast with pickled nashi pear and a spring onion sauce. Says Ben, “Issho means ‘together’ in Japanese so we’ve created a menu based around sharing. After months of preparation, I’m excited for people to come down and try the dishes on offer here. We’re expecting the ramen and bento boxes to be particularly popular at lunchtime!” Issho is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.