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The Role Of Aromatics In Chinese Cuisine 

For thousands of years, Chinese cuisine and culture has deeply rooted its art for aromatics in dishes with different ingredients such as herbs, spices and seasonings. At Blue Pavillion in Leeds, you’ll experience authentic Chinese dishes that combine these layers of spices, herbs, vegetables and flavours – we’d love for you to join us and try our Mid-Autumn Set Menu or pick any of our delicious dishes from our other menus. 

Available Sunday to Friday, our Mid-Autumn Set Menu offers incredible value at just £29.95 per person, including a starter, main course and side. Want to treat yourself and others? Add a second course or dessert for just £8 extra or go all out and enjoy both for the ultimate indulgence.

Let’s take a look into how aromatics play an important role in making our main courses, desserts and drinks taste beautifully delicious, and how these ingredients are quintessential in Chinese cultural traditions. 

What Are Aromatics? 

Aromatics are a blend of ingredients such as herbs and spices, and they are integral to layering flavours and infusing fragrances. Many of these spices and herbs are implemented in dishes that are significant to Chinese traditions. From lotus seed pastes used in mooncakes during the Mid-Autumn Festival, to golden crispy spring rolls in the Chinese Spring Festival, aromatics play a fundamental role in Chinese food and traditions. 

During the cooking process, many of our chefs sizzle aromatics in oil to help release their fragrances, a signature technique when it comes to crafting authentic dishes. 

Throughout the centuries, it has often been believed that the ingredients we use in food are for the soul and spirit, not just the body. That’s why visiting Blue Pavilion isn’t just about enjoying delicious food, but the entire experience and how both food and the environment makes you feel. Aromatics play a large role in that entire experience. 

Aromatics In Our Signature Autumnal Dishes

During the autumn season, many people in China enjoy celebrating the Chongyang festival, also commonly known as the Double Ninth Festival. Celebrating nature, climbing mountains and valuing spiritual healing, this festival is also widely recognised for its aromatic dishes and herbal teas. Chrysanthemum tea is primarily associated with this festival as these flowers tend to bloom in autumn, becoming a symbol of purity and nobility, as well as fighting off illnesses that affect us during the cold seasons. 

Aromatics such as ginger, garlic, spring onions and chili are often found in traditional Chinese medicine to support immunity and enhance spirituality – these are key values that reflect the spirit of the Chongyang Festival, which centres on connecting with nature and showing deep respect for the elderly. These fundamental flavourings make up some of our delicious and decoratively presented autumnal dishes! 

An enticing fusion of garlic, star anise and ginger, Dong Po Pork is a delicious main course option to treat yourself throughout the autumn season. Thanks to its balance of hearty herbs and spices that act as restorative healing properties, this dish ties in with the themes of spirituality and honouring elders at the Chongyang Festival.

Mongolian Sauce and King Po Chicken is also a wonderful option as a main, with its composition of layered dried chilis, garlic, ginger and spring onions. The aromatic sharpness and energising ingredients make it a great option for the cooler months, this healthy and rejuvenating dish is sure to warm you up.

The Role Of Aromatics In Our Cocktails 

Just like our dishes, we use a wide variety of ingredients to create indulgent cocktail recipes that mirror Chinese cuisine too. They can include anything from a layer of teas, flowers and spices to fruits, wines and spirits, all of which give you a bubbling taste of Chinese inspired fragrant beverages. Let’s take a look at some of our gorgeous cocktails that can be paired with our unique dishes. 

The Jiuzhaigou Hu cocktail, named after the beautiful Jiuzhaigou valley located in southwestern China, is a dynamic blend of Roku, aperitif wine, blue curacao, lemon and bitters. The citrusy sharpness of the lemon blends harmoniously with the floral Roku, making it a great option to pair it with the Dong Po Pork, where the cocktail’s citrus notes contrast nicely with the pork’s richness. 

A similar option that you may consider is the Xing Fu cocktail, meaning “Happy” in Mandarin Chinese. It’s a delicious combination of Roku, peach liqueur, lemon and raspberry, whose aromatic layers make it a perfect option if you’re one for fruity and sweet cocktails. Combining sweet tastes, fantastic presentation and a positive meaning behind it, this cocktail is sure to make you smile!

Our Chang’An cocktail is an aromatic blend of Kakuzo Yazo, lychee Liqueur, sake and prosecco. Named after an ancient Chinese city, the Chang’An cocktail has aromatics that not only enhance the cocktail’s refreshing taste, but reflect the ancient Chinese philosophy of using fragrant ingredients to invigorate the senses and support well-being. 

Matcha In Complementary Desserts 

Aromatics play an important role not only in Chinese cuisine, but in Asian food as a whole. Our Matcha Oreo Cake combines indulgent flavours of chocolate oreo with earthy matcha powder, originally sourced in Japan. It is a great option to follow your Fillet Steak In Mongolia Sauce or Dong Po Pork, where its light bitterness complements these dishes and brings your dining experience to a satisfying finish. 

We like to present our desserts in artful, visually appealing ways, as we believe that this helps to contribute to their fragrance and aromatics too (plus it adds to the overall experience as well!).Pairing our desserts with strawberries, macrons, blueberries and blackberries gives our ice creams and cakes a lighter, sweeter feel that is delightful to the senses too. 

Experience These Aromas In Our Authentic Chinese Restaurant 

Come and taste our delicious dishes that combine various aromas and flavours, energising body and spirit in our traditional ways. For only £29.95 per person you can enjoy our Chinese cuisine and have a unique, memorable dining experience. 

Our new set menu is here just in time to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Authentic Chinese Cuisine for only £29.95 per person. 

Celebrate The Mid-Autumn Festival With Us During October

As the crisp Autumn leaves start to fall and the nights draw in, we’re looking forward to celebrating our harvest festival and we’d love for you to join us. Whether you celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival too or you want to join in with our festivities, you’re more than welcome to come celebrate and indulge in authentic Chinese cuisine within a welcoming, luxurious setting. 

Available Sun-Fri, our Mid-Autumn Set Menu includes a starter, main course and a side for only £29.95 and for only an additional £8 you can add a second course or dessert too. If you’re feeling really indulgent you could even opt for both!

But before we delve into what delicious dishes you’ll find on our new set-menu, let’s take a look at the history of the Mid-Autumn festival and what makes it so special in Chinese culture. 

What Is The Mid-Autumn Festival?

Also known as the Mooncake Festival or the Moon Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival dates back over 3,000 years to the Shang Dynasty and its origins are rooted in the worshipping of the moon in the hope of a really good harvest. 

The ancient Chinese believed that the moon and water were associated with rejuvenation, hence the worshipping in the hopes of a good harvest. For example, the Zhuang people have an ancient fable that describes the sun and the moon as a couple and the stars as their children. Then, when the moon is pregnant, it becomes round (hence the full moon) and then after giving birth to a child (or a star in this instance) it becomes a crescent moon. So you can see how the full moon is associated with new life and rejuvenation, especially with the timing of the full moon during harvest time. 

People would worship the moon to give thanks for the harvest and encourage the ‘harvest-giving light’ to return during the following year. Whilst today, many people have enough food supplies, the tradition of the festival lives on and over the many years, how and why everyone celebrates has evolved. 

Today, the core principles of the celebration revolve around three fundamental concepts. The gathering of friends and family to celebrate and ‘harvest crops’. The giving of thanks to the moon for the harvest, which is also represented through the gifting of and sharing of mooncakes to and with one another and finally praying for good things to come in the future (traditionally a good harvest the following year). 

Whilst regional traditions differ, the festival is usually celebrated by worshipping the moon (families will often eat outside on the night of the full moon), lighting various types of lanterns and enjoying the making, sharing and eating of mooncakes. 

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival celebrated in China after Chinese New Year and is a public holiday there too. This year the festival falls on October 6th and many will be looking forward to a big celebration.

What’s On Our New Mid-Autumn Festival Set Menu?

Now you know why the festival is celebrated. Why don’t we take a look at a selection of the sumptuous dishes that await you at Blue Pavilion as part of our new set menu?

Starters

Whilst there’s only one starter to choose from, it offers a delicious mix of textures and flavours that’s sure to delight.

Signature Deep-Fried Sharing Platter

Our signature deep fried sharing platter is a tantalising appetiser that’s sure to get your taste buds tingling. There’s a wide selection of dishes available, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new too!

Our Kataifi Dragon Rolls are a unique and delicious take on traditional Chinese rolls. The mix of textures they provide is simply delightful with crispy, flaky pastry on the outside and juicy and tender king prawns on the inside. The satisfying crunch followed by the juicy, tender taste of the prawns is to die for.    

Our sesame seed coated Golden King Prawn Toast provides a crispy, crunchy seafood experience. Whilst the luxurious black truffle (which some have described as having chocolatey notes) adds a lovely nutty taste too. 

If it’s juicy chicken you’re after, our sticky Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are sure to delight. With their irresistible umami flavour bursting through, they’re the perfect blend of sweet and savoury taste. 

Finally, our Golden Chicken and Cheese rolls have the crispy consistency of a spring roll, but with a tasty, gooey chicken and cheese filling instead. A unique experience that many may not have tried before. 

Second Course

For only an extra £8 you can enjoy one of our most popular dishes…

Aromatic Crispy Duck

A Chinese cuisine staple for many decades now, our Aromatic Crispy Duck dish offers a delectable combination of crispy skin, tender duck meat, fresh vegetables and a tasty and tangy hoisin sauce, all wrapped up in pancakes. It’s a deliciously fun experience for everyone to enjoy and well worth considering.

Mains

There’s a wide variety of beautiful main dishes to choose from too…

Crispy Kung Po Chicken

Featuring juicy marinated chicken in crispy batter, mixed with green onions, peanuts and our deliciously sweet and spicy kung po sauce. This is a wonderful choice if you’re looking for that delectable combination of sweet and spicy. 

Rainbow Chicken Fillet With Japanese Curry Sauce

With its sweet curry taste, juicy chicken and crispy textures providing a satisfying crunch with every bite, our Rainbow Chicken Fillet in Japanese Curry Sauce is sure to delight. This pairs beautifully with either our egg fried rice or steamed jasmine rice, whichever takes your fancy. 

Dong Po Pork

Featuring thick cut pork belly that’s been pan-fried, red cooked and then left to simmer in a delicious mix of soy sauce, wine and sugar, our Dong Po pork boasts a melt in the mouth experience with its tender meat.  

Fillet Steak In Mongolian Sauce

Our melt in the mouth, juicy steak is cooked to perfection and when paired with our sweet and savoury Mongolian sauce, you have a delicious dish that’s bursting with flavour.

Canadian King Scallops With Asparagus in XO Sauce

Our lightly seasoned, pan-fried scallops are golden on the outside and buttery soft on the inside. With a delicately balanced sweet and salty flavour, our scallops are a great choice. Especially when combined with garlic, chilli, onions and our sweet and spicy homemade XO sauce.  

Sides

Complement your dishes with one of our tasty sides too.

Tenderstem Broccoli in Garlic & Ginger Sauce

A tasty hybrid of Chinese kale and broccoli, tenderstem broccoli is a fantastic addition to any of your meals as a side dish. Especially when it’s been marinated in our tasty and warming garlic and ginger sauce.

Baby Pak Choy in Garlic & Ginger Sauce

With its satisfying crunch and sweet flavour, baby pak choy fantastically complements any side dish, especially when stir-fried with our delectable garlic and ginger sauce. 

Signature Desserts

The indulgence doesn’t stop there though. If you’ve still got some room and a bit of a sweet tooth, why not enjoy one of our delectable desserts? For only an extra £8 you can tuck in to any of our desserts from the menu.

From the unmistakable combination of the sweet and crunchy caramelised sugar topping and gooey custard base of our Crème Brûlée to our Oreo Matcha, whichever dessert you’ve got your eye on, you won’t be disappointed. 

Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with us this October and take advantage of our delicious set menu. For only £29.95 per person you can enjoy a wide range of the dishes we offer, experience the first class service we provide and enjoy it all in a relaxing, yet luxurious setting that’s sure to impress. Book today to secure your spot this October.

Our lunch set menu is the perfect way to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at lunch time in Leeds City Center.

For only £19.95 per person enjoy a small plate, main and side dish.

Indulge In Our Authentic Chinese Menu With Our Lunch Set Menu

Looking to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine on your lunch break or on a day trip shopping in Leeds? Look no further than the Lunch Set Menu at Blue Pavilion. 

Whether you fancy indulging in our traditional, melt in your mouth Dim Sum Platter, would like to experience the tangy yet savoury taste that our Chicken in Lychee Sauce provides or you crave crispy spring rolls, our Lunch Set Menu has it all. 

Plus, there’s no better time to experience it with our very special August offer. For every £100 you spend at Blue Pavilion from Sunday to Monday, you’ll receive a £20 voucher which can be redeemed across our entire menu on your next visit (excluding Saturdays). Just be sure to use your voucher by September 30th.

So let’s take a closer look at a selection of the sumptuous dishes that are on offer on our Lunch Set Menu here at Blue Pavilion…

Small Plates

Classic Steamed Dim Sum Platter

Dim Sum as a whole includes a wide variety of different dishes from steamed buns filled with rich, tasty meat or vegetables and sauce to fried pastries such as Kataifi Dragon Rolls. However, in our Steamed Dim Sum Platter we provide you with a delectable mix of some of the finest steamed dishes that Dim Sum can provide. 

There’s the traditional Iberico Siu Mai steamed dumpling dish that features Spanish Iberico Pork wrapped up in a twisty wanton wrapper. The pig’s exclusive diet of acorns and other plant based items gives this meat an evocative, nutty flavour which you’re sure to love. 

Our Black Gold King Prawn Ha Gau is a luxurious twist on the classic Cantonese Dim Sum. Juicy king prawns are wrapped in a silky black pastry which has been infused with natural squid ink and adorned with a delicate, edible gold leaf resulting in a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Our Wild Mushroom Dumpling is bursting with rich umami flavour which combines excellently with the earthy tones of the wild mushroom.

Also included in the Classic Steamed Dim Sum Platter is our Yuanbao Scallop Dumplings with XO Sauce. Enjoy handcrafted golden dumplings shaped like traditional Chinese ingots, each of which are filled with succulent scallops for a delicate flavour. The dish is lovingly finished off with our homemade XO sauce which provides a rich, aromatic blend of premium seafood, cured ham and fragrant Chinese spices.

Pork & Prawn Wontons In Sweet Soy Sauce

These tasty Chinese dumplings combine meaty, sweet yet savoury pork with the succulent, sweet and salty flavour of prawn all encased in a delicate wrapper that melts in your mouth. Served with salty, savoury Soy sauce that’s perfect for dipping the dumplings.

Golden Black-Belt Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crispy, golden pastry wrapped around a medley of fresh seasonal vegetables, all tied off with a delicate strip of seaweed, paying homage to and evoking the sign of excellence and expertise that a black belt does. Light, crunchy and bursting with flavour, they’re the perfect balance of elegance and taste.

Mains

Sides

You can also choose either our Egg Fried Rice or Steamed Jasmine Rice to compliment your main dish. Either one is a great choice as both pair very nicely with any of our main dishes. 

Signature Dessert

If there’s some room left after our two course set menu and you have a sweet tooth, then why not make it a three course meal and enjoy one of our Signature Desserts? For just an extra £8 per person, you can enjoy any of the desserts from our menu. 

Whether that’s our moist, spongy Oreo & Matcha cake that has a delicious combination of sweet chocolate and umami matcha flavour, our fruity and sweet Grape cake which is served with our deliciously refreshing Jasmine Tea or the unmistakenable, timeless taste of Crème Brûlée with its rich custard base and hard, caramelised sugar topping. You won’t be disappointed, no matter which dessert you have your eye on.

So with the various delicious dishes on offer and our August promotion, there’s never been a better time to come and enjoy lunch here with us at Blue Pavilion. You’ll be greeted by attentive, friendly team members, a luxurious setting that’s sure to relax and a culinary experience your tastebuds won’t forget. Book now to save your spot at lunchtime. 

Why not treat your father to an exquisite culinary treat this Father’s Day with our three course Father’s Day set menu. With a variety of tasty dishes and a complimentary glass of wine, beer or soft drink for dad (whatever tipple takes his fancy), he’s sure to have a brilliant time.

Our luxurious, relaxing environment and attentive table service will ensure that your dad and the whole family will have a wonderful experience. We know how important it is to celebrate your father and with everything he does (and has done) for you, you want him to know how special he is to you. The Blue Pavilion experience is sure to provide the setting for a memorable Father’s Day.

Our set menu is only available for one day on Sunday 15th June, so make sure you don’t miss out and book online with us today.

When is Father’s Day in China?

Interestingly in Chinese culture, whilst Father’s Day isn’t as widely celebrated as it once was, we do celebrate it in line with the rest of the world on the third Sunday of June. But that wasn’t always the case…

During World War II, the Chinese Government wanted to celebrate our soldiers who’d passed away and honour Fathers who had and hadn’t served. They chose August 8th as the date to celebrate this occasion because that date can actually be shortened to “bā bā” (八八 ‘eight eight’), which sounds very similar to the informal word for father (爸爸, bàba).

Whilst this tradition has waned over the years in mainland China and any who do celebrate it now tend to celebrate Father’s Day in line with the rest of the world on the third Sunday in June. The original date is still celebrated to this day in Taiwan. Whilst not an official holiday, residents of Taiwan often take their dad out for a meal, give him gifts or at least give him a phone call to catch up.

What Is On Your Father’s Day Set Menu?

Our Father’s Day set menu features a fantastic mix of tastes and textures to give you and your father a beautiful and memorable food experience.

There’s our signature deep fried sharing platter that has an eclectic mix of fried food delicacies such as kataifi dragon rolls and our golden prawn king toast with luxurious black truffle. Then there’s plenty of main dishes to choose from to suit everyone’s taste from our rainbow chicken fillet with sweet and savoury Japanese curry sauce to crispy water king prawns in sweet and spicy honey and wasabi sauce.

Plus, for only an extra £8 per person, you can experience our aromatic crispy duck as a second course. Wrap up the tasty duck with cucumber and spring onions for a taste you’ll never forget.

Let’s take a closer look at what delicious dishes await you this Father’s Day at Blue Pavilion.

Signature Deep-Fried Sharing Platter

Our deep fried sharing platter is the perfect appetiser to get your tastebuds tingling. With a wide selection of dishes included, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. It’s also the perfect opportunity to try new dishes you may not have before too.

Our Kataifi Dragon Rolls are a unique and delicious take on traditional Chinese rolls. They offer a delightful mix of textures with crispy, flaky pastry on the outside and juicy and tender king prawns on the inside. They provide a satisfying crunch and melt in the mouth experience with each and every bite.

Also included are our juicy Teriyaki Chicken Skewers which offer the perfect blend of sweet and savoury with their irresistible umami flavour bursting through with every bite. Our Golden King Prawn Toast coated in sesame seeds offers a crunchy, crispy seafood experience. The luxurious black truffle adds a lovely nutty taste too, some have even described it as having slight chocolatey notes too.

Lastly, the Golden Chicken and Cheese rolls have all the crispy consistency of a spring roll, but with a tasty, gooey chicken and cheese filling.

Aromatic Crispy Duck

For just an extra £8 per person, you can enjoy this beautiful and tasty second course that’s sure to satisfy and impress everyone. The delectable combination of crispy skin, tender duck meat, fresh vegetables and tangy hoisin sauce all hand wrapped up by you in a pancake is a fun and delicious experience that’s certainly worth it!

Chicken in Lychee Sauce

The first of our main course choices is the perfect selection if you want to enjoy a sweet and savoury mix that bursts with flavour. Lychee fruit is often described as having a flavour that’s almost as if a strawberry and pear have been combined and coated in rose water. So if that sounds tasty to you, this could be the right choice for you.

Crispy Kung Po Chicken

Juicy, tender chicken in crispy batter, mixed with peanuts, green onions and coated in a delicious sweet and spicy kung po sauce, this is a great choice if you’re looking for a crispy and spicy taste sensation.

Rainbow Chicken Fillet With Japanese Curry Sauce

Combining crispy textures, sweet curry taste and juicy chicken, this dish is sure to leave you wanting more. The tender chicken fillets are lightly battered and then pan fried until golden, before being topped with delicious curry sauce. We certainly recommend that you pair this with one of our tasty fried rice dishes too!

Crispy Water King Prawns in Honey Wasabi Sauce

Our deep-fried, lightly battered crispy water king prawns offer a satisfying crunch with a juicy, succulent, melt in the mouth middle. The honey and wasabi sauce that’s drizzled over this dish adds a sweet, yet spicy kick and with everything combined you have a bold, luxurious taste that’s sure to delight.

Fillet Steak In Mongolian Sauce

Our melt in the mouth, juicy steak is cooked to perfection and when paired with our sweet and savoury Mongolian sauce, you have a delicious dish that’s bursting with flavour.

Tenderstem Broccoli in Garlic & Ginger Sauce

A tasty hybrid of Chinese kale and broccoli, tenderstem broccoli is a fantastic addition to any of your meals as a side dish. Especially when it’s been marinated in our ‘warm’ tasting garlic and ginger sauce.

Signature Desserts

If your Father has a sweet tooth, then why not treat him to one of our sweet treats too? For just an extra £8 per person, you can enjoy any of the desserts from our menu. Whether that’s our moist, spongy Oreo & Matcha cake that has a delicious combination of sweet chocolate and umami matcha flavour, our sweet and fruity Grape cake that’s served with delicious and refreshing Jasmine Tea or the recognisable, timeless taste of Crème Brûlée with its rich custard base and hard, caramelised sugar topping. Whether you choose just one or several and share, your tastebuds are sure to thank you.

Our Father’s Day set menu offers a great combination of tastes, textures and sweet desserts, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy on the day. But, if something else on our usual menu takes your fancy instead, no problem, you can still choose from our other menus when you visit. 

If you like the sound of our menu and want to experience real, authentic Chinese dishes this Father’s Day, then book now to ensure your seat at the table.

Launching Our New À La Carte Menu | May 2025

We’ve re-vamped our à la carte menu to feature more delicious dishes that are sure to tantalise your tastebuds. As it is our aim is to deliver authentic Chinese cuisine with a touch of luxury to all of our guests, we have re-launched our menu with more affordable pricing. Re-launching on Sunday 18th May, our À La Carte menu has it all when it comes to a premium experience. Book today to enjoy a dining experience like no other.

New Dishes in our New Menu

Salt & Pepper Spare Ribs

Crispy on the outside and succulent on the inside, our new Salt and Pepper Spare Ribs are infused with savoury, peppery flavours and just enough of a kick to not be overpowering. Deep fried until golden and then stir fried with garlic, chilli, onions and seasoning, the tender spare ribs fall off the bone.

King Prawn and Tenderstem Broccoli

Juicy king prawns stir-fried with crispy tenderstem broccoli in a light, aromatic glaze. A refined balance of ocean freshness and garden greens, crafted for  an elegant flavour.

Rainbow Chicken Fillet with Japanese Curry Sauce

This dish combines crispy textures, with juicy chicken and a sweet and savoury Japanese curry sauce for a taste sensation that’s sure to leave you wanting more. The tender chicken fillets are lightly battered and pan-fried until golden and then topped with the delicious curry sauce. We recommend pairing this with our fried rice side dishes.

Aromatic Crispy Duck

With a crispy outside and a tender centre, our Aromatic Crispy Duck is a tasty dish similarly to our Peking Duck dish, it is an experience, rather than just a meal. Served with pancakes, cucumber, spring onions and delicious hoisin sauce, you’ll combine the ingredients by hand and discover how the combination of the textures and tastes provide a taste like no other.

Salt & Pepper Tofu

Our new crispy and spicy tofu dish is bursting with flavours and is a great choice either on its own or paired with one of our fried rice dishes. Deep fried until crisp and golden, the tofu is infused with fragrant aromatics, garlic, chilli, spring onion and seasoned with salt. It’s also a great choice if you’re vegetarianm, vegan or just fancy a delicious meat-free dish. 

Spare Ribs with Peking Sauce

Marinated in a tangy, savoury-sweet Peking sauce and cooked until the meat is melt in your mouth tender, our Spare Ribs are another tasty, juicy rib dish that’s sure to delight your tastebuds. 

Crispy Water King Prawn in Honey Wasabi Sauce

Delicately crispy water king prawns are expertly prepared to maintain their succulent texture, then drizzled with a sophisticated honey wasabi sauce. The balance of sweet honey and the gentle kick of wasabi creates a uniquely refined flavour profile, which offers a perfect blend of bold taste with a luxurious touch.

Fillet Steak in Peking Sauce

Our premium Fillet Steak is expertly cooked to perfection cooked in a luxurious Peking sauce, blending savoury, sweet, and aromatic flavours. This exquisite dish offers a harmonious fusion of traditional Chinese seasoning and tender, high-quality steak. It’s a truly elevated dining experience that showcases the best of both worlds.

Sirloin Steak with Black Pepper Sauce

Our Sirloin Steak, perfectly sliced into strips, is served with a rich black pepper sauce. It’s delicately placed on a Himalayan Salt Block to enhance the flavor and presentation. The combination of the steak’s tenderness and the salt block’s unique properties creates an unforgettable dining experience.

There’s plenty of new flavours and textures to experience from our new À La Carte menu. If you’d like to try out our new dishes or enjoy your favourite existing dishes at a revamped price, get in touch today or book via our online booking form. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Our brand new dim sum menu launches Mon 12th May. Served from 12 noon until 3:30pm every day. Steamed, deep fried and baked dim sum available.

Revealing Our New Dim Sum Menu

We’re delighted to reveal our brand new Dim Sum menu launching Monday, 12th May. With a variety of tasty fillings, each offering a different taste sensation and the option to have either steamed dim sum, deep-fried dim sum, baked dim sum or a mix of all three, we’re offering the ultimate dim sum experience.

Traditionally served during brunch hours, our Dim Sum menu will be available from 12 noon until 3:30pm every day. Plus, keep an eye out on our social media platforms, and if you like, comment and share our Dim Sum post with three friends, you’ll be eligible for 15% off your order if you visit us between 12th May and 12th June.

If you’ve never experienced dim sum before or you’re coming back for more but would like to try somewhere new, now’s your chance. Book today using our easy-to-use online booking system, a culinary delight awaits you.

What Is Dim Sum?

Dim Sum is a collection of small bite-sized dishes that are served with tea and traditionally enjoyed as a brunch or lunch time snack. The type of food served as part of Dim Sum is quite diverse and can include steamed buns (such as Char Siu Bao), dumplings, fried pastries (such as prawn toast and kataifi dragon rolls) and other snacks.

Dim Sum is presented beautifully in bamboo steamers and it’s the perfect option if you’re looking to share with others or want to try out different dishes. Traditionally in dim sum restaurants, a server would usually push around carts filled with different dishes to choose from, allowing diners to select what dishes take their fancy. However in most restaurants these days, you’d expect to choose from a menu and have your dishes brought out to your table.

Traditionally served with tea, the etiquette would be for the person closest to the teapot to pour tea for all the guests at the table before pouring his or her cup. Diners would then signal to waiters that they need a tea refill by taking the lid off the teapot and either resting it on top of or by the side of the tea pot.

Eating dim sum is a very fun and unique experience. With a wide variety of dishes to choose from, each with interesting textures and beautiful flavours that delight your tastebuds, we’re sure it’ll be a pleasant experience that’ll leave you wanting more.

What’s On Our New Dim Sum Menu?

There’s too much on our new dim sum menu to delve into each and every dish (as you can see in the image above), but we’ll share with you a selection of popular and traditional dim sum dishes that are either a great starting point or favourites that you’ll likely be looking to enjoy once again.

Blue Pavilion Char Siu Bao

One of the most popular dim sum dishes, these marshmallow-like steamed dough buns are super soft and filled with sweet and savoury char siu pork that just melts in your mouth. Steamed until the dough is soft and fluffy and the filling is cooked through, char siu bao is a real taste and texture sensation like no other. 

Iberico Siu Mai

Siu Mai is a traditional chinese dumpling dish which features steamed dumplings that are enclosed in a twisty wanton wrapper with the filling just popping out of the top. Our Iberico Siu Mai contains Iberico pork, which originates from Spain and is known for its nutty, evocative flavour, which comes from the pig’s diet of acorns and other plant based items which are naturally found within its forest habitat.

Iberico Xiao Long Bao

Translated as ‘soup dumplings’, Xiao Long Bao originated in Shanghai and consists of thin, pleated dough wrappers with tasty fillings inside. Traditionally Xiao Long Bao would include minced pork and a broth that could be combined with roe and crab meat, hence the name soup dumplings. Our Iberico Xiao Long Bao contains our tasty Iberico pork which is sure to have you coming back for more.

Kataifi Dragon Rolls

Our Kataifi Dragon Rolls are a unique take on traditional Chinese rolls. Filled with succulent prawns and wrapped in delicate kataifi pastry, they offer a delightful contrast of textures — crispy and flaky on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a melt-in-the-mouth finish.

Hong Kong Egg Tarts

Known as ‘Dan Tat’ in Cantonese, Hong Kong Egg Tarts are small, flaky pastry desserts that are filled with a smooth, creamy and sweet egg custard. They actually took inspiration from British custard tarts, but have their own Cantonese spin on things.

There’s something for everyone to enjoy on our new Dim Sum menu, from steamed melt in your mouth dumplings to crispy fried Kataifi Dragon Rolls and sweet and delicious Hong Kong Egg Tarts. But even if you’re on the lookout for other delicious Chinese dishes or you change your mind when you arrive, we have something for everyone to enjoy across our entire menu here at Blue Pavilion.

Be sure to book your experience with us here today and keep an eye out on our social media to take advantage of our 15% discount offer too! We can’t wait to see you soon.

Celebrate Easter at Blue Pavilion! Our Easter set menu featuring 2 courses for £36 is certain to tantalise your tastebuds. Available Sunday -Thursday & on Friday until 5 pm, all April.

Celebrate Easter During April At Blue Pavilion

Easter is right around the corner. It’s a time for families to come together, spend time and celebrate, and what better place to enjoy a family meal than at Blue Pavilion.

We’ve put together our Easter set menu which features 2 courses for £36, with some of our tastiest dishes to choose from.

Make your reservation and secure your slot to enjoy a premium, authentic. dining experience.

With so many delightful dishes to choose from, it may be hard to decide what to choose when you arrive. So let’s take a look at the delicious meals on our Easter set menu, to help you decide before you even arrive.

Appetiser

Signature Deep Fried Sharing Platter

With a combination of delicious flavours and interesting textures, this sharing platter is sure to be a delight for your tastebuds. Our Golden King Prawn Toast With Black Truffle is a real mothwatering treat. The natural umami of the prawns shines through, perfectly complemented by the crispy golden toast, while the black truffle just enhances those flavours.

Our Kataifi Dragon Rolls are a unique take on traditional Chinese rolls. Filled with succulent prawns and wrapped in delicate kataifi pastry, they offer a delightful contrast of textures — crispy and flaky on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch followed by a melt-in-the-mouth finish.

Next up, our Teriyaki Chicken Skewers are juicy, sweet, savoury and provide a rich umami flavour in every bite. Lastly, our Golden Chicken and Cheese Rolls may look just like spring rolls, but with gooey, stretchy melted cheese in every bite.

Main Courses

Stir Fried King Prawns With Asparagus

Stir-fried in garlic sauce and served with fresh asparagus, our Stir Fried King Prawns are a popular choice and it’s easy to see why. With their buttery, garlic flavour and chicken like texture, they’re delicious!

Fillet Steak In Mongolian Sauce

Juicy fillet steak cooked to ‘melt in your mouth’ perfection, served in our sweet and savoury Mongolian sauce with a complimentary side of Steamed Rice or Fried Jasmine Rice. This is a taste sensation and if you’ve never tried Mongolian sauce before, now’s the time. It’s a delicious combination of brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and minced garlic and we’re sure it won’t disappoint.

Iberico Pork In Lychee Sauce

Iberico Pork comes from the distinctive Black Iberian Pig, which is native to central and southern Spain, plus certain areas of Portugal too. The pig’s diet consists of the likes of acorns and other elements found within the natural forest areas where it lives. This diet gives the meat a strong nutty flavour and because they’re bred to have a higher fat content than many other pigs, the pork is delightfully tender. The combination of the salty tenderness and the delightfully sweet lychee sauce is a real treat for the senses.

Crispy Kung Po Chicken

A delightful and delicious combination of tender chicken, nutty peanuts and green onions in a tasty sweet and spicy kung po sauce, this is another popular dish here at Blue Pavilion.

Sides

Tenderstem Broccoli In Garlic & Ginger Sauce

Our Tenderstem Broccoli in Garlic and Ginger Sauce is a great side dish that compliments each of our main course choices. Marinated in our delicious garlic and ginger sauce,

Desserts

Signature Dessert

Before you tuck into your chocolate eggs, why not delight in one of our signature desserts? For just an extra £5 you can enjoy any of our desserts from the menu. Whether our sweet and mouthwatering Crème Brûlée with its rich custard base and hard, caramelised sugar topping takes your pick or you fancy something fruity with our moist Grape Cake which is served with refreshing Jasmine Tea, there’s something that’s sure to delight your tastebuds in our collection of desserts.

Our Easter menu features a combination of rich flavours, interesting textures and new experiences that are waiting for you. However if you have a favourite of yours that isn’t on the menu, then you can of course still choose from our regular menu too.

Does our Easter menu take your fancy? Looking to experience authentic Chinese dishes in a luxurious and welcoming environment? If the answer is yes to either of those questions, book now to ensure your seat at the table this Easter.

In Chinese culture, it’s one of our core values to look after and respect our Mothers (and Fathers). Now we’re not saying that’s not the case in lots of cultures, but filial piety as it’s known in our culture, means to love and respect our parents and other elders and it’s a key virtue in Chinese and other East Asian cultures.

Essentially this means it’s the norm for us to respect our parent’s wishes when it comes to aspects of our lives and ensure they are looked after as they grow older, often having them move in with us if they need help.

So Mother’s Day is an extra special time for us and we know it’s for you too. That’s why we’ve created an extra special menu for Mother’s Day this year and we’re gifting a free glass of prosecco, house wine or your chosen soft drink to all mothers.

Golden Crispy Iberico Pork Char Siu, 脆皮黑毛猪叉烧

But what to eat when you come to celebrate with us?

There’s plenty of amazing and delicious dishes to choose from at Blue Pavilion and you won’t be disappointed no matter what you select. Take a look at the Mother’s Day menu that’s on offer when you come to celebrate with us.

Signature Deep Fried Sharing Platter

This sharing platter starter has an amazing mix of delicious flavours and textures which are sure to be a real treat for your tastebuds. First up, the Kataifi Dragon Rolls are a unique take on the traditional Chinese rolls. These rolls are filled with prawn and kataifi pastry adds a lovely crispy, flakey texture to the roll.

Next up, our Teriyaki Chicken Skewers offer a great mix of sweet and savoury, with a rich umami flavour in every bite. Our Golden King Prawn Toast is perfect for seafood fans. The savoury, rich umami flour of prawn is delivered with every crispy bite you take.

The last dishes included with our sharing platter are the Golden Chicken and Cheese Rolls that have the consistency and look of a spring roll, but with a mouth-watering chicken and cheese filling.

Aromatic Crispy Duck

One of the dishes synonymous with Chinese cuisine, our Aromatic Crispy Duck is also one of our signature dishes and it’s sure to delight your taste buds. The combination of crispy skin, tender meat, fresh vegetables and tasty hoisin sauce all wrapped up in a pancake is delightful with every bite.

Chicken In Lychee Sauce

Often described as having a taste of a strawberry mixed with a pear coated in rose water, Lychee fruit has a really sweet and refreshing taste. Much like our sweet and sour dishes, Chicken In Lychee Sauce is a great choice if you’re looking for that delicious, sweet burst of flavour.

Crispy Kung Po Chicken

An amazing combination of tender chicken, peanuts and green onions in a deliciously sweet and spicy kung po sauce, served over hot jasmine rice or fried rice, what’s not to like? It really is a great combination and is sure to delight your tastebuds.

Fillet Steak With Mongolian or Black Pepper Sauce

Juicy fillet steak cooked to perfection so it melts in your mouth and served with your choice of either Mongolian or Black Pepper sauce. Mongolian sauce is a delectable combination of brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger and minced garlic, it’s so tasty, whilst our Black Pepper sauce has a lovely sweet, yet peppery taste and compliments the tender steak so well.

Stir Fried King Prawns With Asparagus

If you’ve never tried king prawns before, now is the time. With their sweet and buttery flavour and ‘chicken-like’ texture, they’re a popular choice. Stir-fried and served with fresh asparagus, it’s a great choice.

Stir Fried King Prawns With Asparagus

A tasty hybrid of Chinese kale and broccoli, tenderstem broccoli is a fantastic addition to any of your meals as a side dish. Especially when it’s been marinated in our ‘warm’ tasting garlic and ginger sauce.

Dessert

Why not treat your Mother to one of our delicious desserts too? For just an extra £5 you can enjoy any of the desserts from our menu. Whether that’s our sweet and moist Grape Cake served with refreshing Jasmine Tea, the excellent combination of Oreo and Matcha in a fluffy cake or the classic and undeniably mouthwatering taste of Crème Brûlée with its rich custard base and hard, caramelised sugar topping. Whichever one (or two) you opt for, your tastebuds are sure to thank you for it.

Our Mother’s Day menu is a nice mix of different flavours and textures, ensuring there’s something for everyone on the menu. We’re sure your Mother’s are going to love it! But if you fancy something else from our menu instead, then of course you can come and celebrate Mother’s Day with us and choose from our usual menus too.

If you like the sound of our menu and want to experience premium, authentic Chinese dishes this Mother’s Day, then book now to ensure your seat at the table.

The Perfect Setting for a Big Celebration

When you’re celebrating something special, the atmosphere matters just as much as the food. Blue Pavilion makes every moment feel special with elegant décor, soft lighting, and a warm, welcoming feel that sets the scene for an unforgettable night.

Whether you’re toasting to another year with friends or sharing a romantic anniversary dinner, the space instantly makes you feel like you’re somewhere special. Precious Nti called it “the most beautiful restaurant I have ever been to,” and we think it’s easy to see why. The stylish interiors create a sense of occasion, while the mellow background music makes everything feel relaxed and effortless.

Food That Feels as Special as the Occasion

A big celebration calls for food that feels just as special. At Blue Pavilion, every dish is made to impress, from the way it’s presented to the incredible flavours that make every bite memorable.

If you’re looking for something indulgent, the Peking duck is a favourite among guests. Laura MacDougall described it as “a particular highlight for both me and my partner,” and it’s the kind of dish that turns a great meal into an unforgettable one.

For birthdays and anniversaries, the set menus are a perfect choice. They offer a little bit of everything, making sure your meal feels like a proper celebration. Shelby Trott said the £48 per person set menu was “worth every penny,” and that’s exactly what you want when you’re marking a big occasion. Every dish feels like it was made for a special night, making your time at Blue Pavilion one to remember.

Service That Makes Every Celebration Feel Personal

Great service can turn a special night into something unforgettable, and the team at Blue Pavilion knows exactly how to make every guest feel valued. Whether they’re helping you pick the perfect dish or adding thoughtful touches to your celebration, they go out of their way to make sure you have an amazing experience.

James Hall, who was treated to a birthday dinner, described it as “absolutely fantastic.” Many guests mention Darrell, who has a way of making people feel welcome from the moment they arrive. Mitul Patel shared how he helped them choose the perfect dishes, making the evening feel even more special. When you’re celebrating something big, it’s those little moments of care and attention that make all the difference.

Birthdays, Anniversaries, and Everything in Between

Some places just know how to make a celebration feel special, and we think Blue Pavilion is one of them. Whether you’re marking a milestone birthday or raising a glass to another year of love, the whole experience feels effortless and elegant from start to finish.

Ciara Reed celebrated her boyfriend’s 30th birthday and called the dinner “amazing,” while Michaela Woodhouse, who visited for her wedding anniversary, said she would “definitely come again.” When a restaurant can turn these big moments into unforgettable memories, you know it’s the perfect place to celebrate.

Thoughtful Touches That Make Every Occasion Feel Special

A big celebration deserves attention to detail, and at Blue Pavilion, our team makes sure every moment feels personal. From setting up beautifully arranged tables to recommending the perfect dish or drink, everything is designed to make your experience seamless and unforgettable.

Guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries often mention how our staff go above and beyond. Sophie K shared how we helped set up decorations for her husband’s 40th birthday, making the night feel extra special. Whether it’s a personalised touch at the table or a recommendation that makes the meal even more enjoyable, these small details make all the difference.

From the moment you arrive, we focus on making your celebration feel effortless. Whether it’s an intimate dinner for two or a lively gathering with family and friends, our team ensures everything is just right so you can enjoy the occasion.

Signature Cocktails and Drinks to Toast the Occasion

A great celebration calls for a perfect toast, and at Blue Pavilion, our bar team has crafted a selection of drinks designed to make every moment feel special. Whether you prefer a classic cocktail, a glass of fine wine, or something with a touch of flair, there’s a drink for every occasion.

Guests love our honey tequila digestif, a standout favourite that Amy Goodall described as “the best we’ve ever tasted.” Our expertly mixed cocktails bring bold flavours and elegant presentation, adding something extra to your celebration.

If you’re unsure what to order, our bar team is always happy to recommend the perfect pairing. Whether it’s a crisp champagne to start the evening, a rich red wine to complement your meal, or a signature cocktail to mark the occasion, we’ll help you find the right drink to make your celebration even more memorable.

Why Blue Pavilion is the Perfect Choice for Life’s Big Moments

A great celebration is all about how everything comes together. Blue Pavilion has a way of making every moment feel special, from the beautifully presented dishes to the warm, attentive service that makes you feel truly looked after.

Marielle Armstrong, who celebrated her birthday here, called it “an amazing experience,” and that’s exactly what you can expect when you choose Blue Pavilion for your own special occasion. Whether it’s a milestone birthday or a big anniversary, it’s the kind of place that turns any celebration into a memory worth holding onto.

Make Your Next Big Celebration Unforgettable

When you’re celebrating something important, you want everything to feel just right. At Blue Pavilion, it’s an experience that makes your special moments even more memorable. From the beautiful setting to the incredible food and thoughtful service, every detail is designed to make your night feel effortless and unforgettable.

Whether you’re raising a glass for a big birthday, toasting to an anniversary, or celebrating an engagement, Blue Pavilion is the perfect place to do it in style. Reserve your spot now and make your next big celebration one to remember.

Located in the heart of Leeds, Blue Pavillon is a fine dining restaurant known for its exquisite food and stylish atmosphere.

From the minute our guests enter our restaurant, our customers are made to feel truly welcome. Whether it be a special occasion, a dinner date or simply a place to have a relaxing meal at the end of a long week, we aim to go above and beyond to ensure that not only is the food exceptional but you leave us with a smile on your face.

We have a carefully designed menu with locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Our dishes are crafted with care and precision by our talented kitchen staff, who have extensive backgrounds and training in culinary arts. Dining is an art, and each plate here at Blue Pavilion is a masterpiece.

Creating Our Ambiance

Here at Blue Pavilion, the ambiance is so very important, and we believe it sets the tone for a truly exceptional dining experience. In our restaurant, the lighting has a soft and shadowed ambiance, allowing diners to fully immerse themselves in the experience. What’s more, every design element in our restaurant is thoughtfully considered so that you, our guests can experience an evening like no other.

Pride In Our Presentation

How we lay out our tables at Blue Pavilion reflects the same meticulous attention as the decor, creating the atmosphere from the moment you sit down. The darker ambience is balanced by the sophistication of gleaming silverware, and sparkling glassware, thoughtfully considered to garner the soft light and add a subtle sophistication to the table. This dedication to detail ensures that guests feel special, making every meal at Blue Pavilion a memorable occasion.

Low-key Music with Instrumental Elegance

Music at Blue Pavilion is not just background noise; it’s a deliberate, curated element that elevates the overall dining experience. It’s a low-touch instrumental vibe, with plenty of soothing melodies and subtle rhythms providing a soothing but elegant backdrop.

The air brings soft piano, smooth jazz saxophone harmonies, and gentle acoustic strums creating a sophisticated undertone that never drowns out conversations.
The music is intentionally soft, so guests can hear each other, and they can enjoy their food in the comfort of being able to hear one another. Each instrumental interlude is selected to work with the restaurant’s lighting and luxurious décor, adding another layer to the flavors on the plate to create a multi-sensory experience.

Signature Dishes and Beverage Pairings

The culinary journey at Blue Pavilion is elevated by a meticulous focus on signature dishes that showcase the artistry and passion of the kitchen. The menu features dishes that showcase exciting flavours, textures, and seasonal ingredients that lend an element of storytelling to every plate.

The menu includes everything from delicate starters to sumptuous mains and rich desserts, a culinary spectrum that aims to please the senses. These signature dishes are complemented by a thoughtfully curated drinks menu that elevates the dining experience. Our trained sommeliers and mixologists partner with our culinary team to develop precisely curated pairings that enhance the flavour of every course.

Whether it’s a sophisticated red wine that tempers the richness of a long-simmered beef dish or a sprightly, citrusy white wine that complements the freshness of a seafood entrée, the pairings are designed to elevate every bite.

Staff Expertise and Training

Outstanding service is a key element of the guest experience at Blue Pavilion, beginning with our expert staff. Our staff are chosen for both their technical aptitude and a love for hospitality, and the training of our wonderful staff goes beyond the basics of service. These consummate professionals are trained to offer stellar service, and personalised suggestions, and generate a warm environment that makes each and every guest feel like a VIP.

This is the level of care that distinguishes Blue Pavilion, where every single staff member is trained to deliver hospitality that is equal parts personal and polished. Every diner is treated with the utmost service and care, thanks to the expertise of our helpful staff members.

Special Events and Private Dining Rooms

Blue Pavilion offers an exclusive private dining experience, specifically designed to make any occasion truly unforgettable. Perfect for intimate gatherings or celebrations, the private dining space at Blue Pavilion is tailored to accommodate up to twelve guests, providing you and your guests with a refined, special and comfortable setting to celebrate.

What’s more, your party will enjoy the full attention of a dedicated service team, ensuring you receive the classic Blue Pavilion service that everyone has been talking about. Each and every course we serve is crafted to delight the senses, creating a culinary journey that’s both memorable and exclusive.

Adding a unique feel to your celebration is our private karaoke room, allowing your guests to relax and enjoy some funny and light-hearted entertainment after your meal. Whether it’s a birthday party, an anniversary, a corporate event, or a special occasion, Blue Pavilion’s private dining rooms ensure a one-of-a-kind experience.

If you’re interested in learning more, please enquire via email.

Sustainability and Ethical Practices

Blue Pavilion is committed to sustainability at every point of our culinary experience. We source our ingredients — locally and by season — building our carbon footprint whilst supporting local farmers and suppliers. A focus on fresh, locally grown produce and sustainably harvested food not only improves the menu for Blue Pavilion; it also brings the restaurant closer to the community.

With our waste reduction initiatives, including food waste recycling, we also make an effort to produce no waste with meticulous menu planning, portion control and creative use of excess ingredients.

Our ethics extend to our choice of suppliers: we partner with suppliers who share a commitment to fair trade, humane treatment of animals and sustainable agriculture. With that in mind, we have intertwined sustainability into our very fabric, bringing forth a dining experience that tantalises both the taste buds and the soul.

Elevating Every Aspect of the Guest Experience

The guest experience at Blue Pavilion is much more than just a meal — it is a journey, spanning from culinary excellence to a thought-provoking ambiance to personalised service. From a meticulously designed menu and expertly paired beverages to an intimate atmosphere and sustainability-driven practices, no detail is spared to ensure the experience is one to remember.

Be it guests for an anniversary, a private celebration, or simply for a fantastic meal, our focus on remarkable dishes means guests will walk away with memories for a lifetime.