Döner Summer

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1. Jessica Evans ★★★★★

   Always a highlight of visiting Leeds - one of the best vegan menus I’ve ever experienced! So much choice that I’m always thinking of the other options when I’m full from my chosen one (usually the bad girl kebab). Really good portion sizes which I feel completely justify the cost. The staff are also so welcoming and attentive. Cannot wait for my next visit!

   almost 3 months ago
2. Pia ★★★★★

   We don't find ourselves in Leeds often but when we do we always visit Doner Summer. The food is excellent - the portions, the FLAVOURS so so good. I had the vegan spice bag and the flavour was great. The texture of the fried chicken was wonderful, and I really appreciated the softer tofu chunks for a variety of textures in the plate. My partner got a kebab and he devoured it. Got some tater tots to share and they were also the perfect crunchy but soft on the inside texture. Their own sodas are also incredibly tasty - i have a soft spot for the elderflower and apple one! The staff are always prompt and attentive, and I appreciate being asked if I'd like a to go box for left overs (we only had some tater tots left and were travelling so passed, but still a nice gesture to help combat waste as well). The price is also very fair for the quality and portions. Unsure when we will next be Leeds-way but if we are we look forward to being back again!

   almost 6 months ago
3. Pris H ★★★☆☆

   We had a takeaway from Doner Summer a few years ago and had great memories of it so we decided to take our children for lunch. We booked the first available slot (12pm on a Saturday) and thankfully it was reasonably quiet. The staff was lovely: very nice and helpful, without being in our face. The place was clean - and no big light which is always a bonus! We ordered a chick'n burger for the children to share, and 2 different doners, as well as a sharing plate of cheese and bacon tots and one of an animal fries. We were very excited and enjoyed the first bites but very quickly the "cheese sauce" became sickening as it was loaded with grease but didn't taste much of anything. It is more like a hollandaise, very buttery. The tots are amazing but again they were loaded with excellent bacon and that same "cheese" sauce. The chick'n in the doners was too salty and very chewy, and the doner flat bread didn't taste very fresh. The burger chick'n was not cooked properly (the middle was still soft). We ended up leaving half burger as well as half the tots and some fries, which is a shame. We were offered doggy bags and initially accepted but realised we would not be able to eat more of those as they were lathered in the hollandaise/cheese sauce. Very disappointed with the quality of the food, we won't go back. EDIT AS I DONT KNOW HOW TO RESPOND TO THE OWNER'S RESPONSE: We had pumped ourselves up with that visit. Our youngest barely ate anything and our oldest enjoyed it except for the sauce that he described as tasteless. So as far as he was concerned the experience was great. We thought you guys were really lovely and only debriefed after we left. We are not faulting the service in ant way, you were great, but unfortunately the food was not.

   almost 7 months ago

1. Lakshmi Narayanan ★★★★★

   Loved the food! Unreal quantity!!! The Fried Chicken is seriously so good. Never had anything vegan be sooooooo gooood. Experiencing that feel and crunch of a fried chicken as a veggie. I can’t explain. Thank you. This is where a Reddit post took me today :) FC was coated with Korean 2.0 sauce which I think is mainly Gochujang. Picked daikon was lovely. We just went on munching and taking large bits off the chicken pieces. Loved the sesame seeds and the flavour it brings to the table too. My friend, a non-vegetarian, who likes chicken wings said this is very close to what it feels like, so I guess I lucked out coming to Leeds, a literal food hub. And guess what she liked it too. The Doner Kebab we chose was Bad Girl. The pickles, pink sauce and red meat chunks were the key ingredients. I loved how they have played around with textures here. Not a sharing item we realised once the dish was served and we took our knives out. Can I even say the iced tap water too tasted heavenly here! Lovely dinner! Happy tummy!

   almost 8 months ago
2. Lloyd Murray ★★★★★

   Had a fantastic meal here- there aren’t many restaurants catering to a pure vegan/vegetarian audience, and a lot that do try to focus on being really healthy. Really liked the type of vegan food available, there were plenty of options I often don’t get as a Vegetarian in other restaurants. When the food arrived the presentation was amazing- so colourful and well laid out, and the taste was just as good too. I haven’t had a great kebab since going veggie years ago, the Bad Girl Kebab really hit the mark. The fried chick’n my wife had was probably the best fried chick’n I’ve had too- very close to the meat equivalent. I also had a sour cherry cola soda, which was amazing! Overall a fantastic restaurant- a shame we live two hours away, but if I’m ever in Leeds again it will be high on my agenda to visit!

   almost 9 months ago
3. Bruce Jones ★★★★★

   I’ve visited the Sheffield, Leeds, York and Hull venue on several occasions and DS is without a doubt my favourite restaurant and venue, the best, most convincing and filling vegan chicken. The platters are by far my favourites but the burgers and kebabs are also great! The venues are really nice too, especially the Leeds one ! (My local) staff in the Leeds and Sheffield branch are especially lovely! Just need some deserts on the menu now guys!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Updesh Dosanjh ★★★★☆

   The food is brilliant. Great music. People are lovely, but the service is a bit slow Only ever had takeout so thought it would be good to try the in restaurant experience We turned up without a reservation and the place was busy, but they made the effort to seat us - thank you! There is a bigger selection of food dining in so wanted to try the burgers and gyros The food as always was excellent. Everything about the food is delicious. It’s tasty, well seasoned, great textures. Yummy for your tummy. Only minor complaint is the food took a long time to come out. They were busy and maybe I’m being unfair, but that was the only small negative. The staff were friendly and fast though. It’s good value too - 2 mains, 1 side, 2 drinks = less than £35 You can’t eat better vegan food in Leeds.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Spud ★★★★★

   This is personally my favourite vegan food place in Leeds. The price is great for the massive and tasty big portion sizes you get. Dog friendly and lovely staff also. Highly recommend going even if you ain't vegan.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Sheryl Yu ★★★★★

   A very interesting place! It is not a big restaurant but the decor and the design makes the place unique! Fab staff, they are very welcoming and friendly. The meal set is really fulfilling and pricy. They make their own soda and it is definitely a "must-try"! Their vegan foods taste really amazing and I love their sauce! Their foods come with a good portion as well which makes you satisfied easily!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Nuclear Caribou ★★★★★

   Great vegan comfort food and atmosphere. I have the Korean BBQ "chicken" with fries. The food is delicious and the portion so generous I had to ask for a doggy bag. The two waiters were very sweet and kind. I highly recommend it!

   almost 3 years ago

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