Things have been a bit hectic here – my older brother was over from Ireland for a few days, I handed in my notice at work and himself and I have been house hunting for the move down south.
Still though, I managed to fit in a couple of meals out – including two trips to Fuji Hiro. Himself is slightly obsessed with this place and loves the yaki soba. We arrived on Saturday the 18th at lunch time – it was busy, but we got a table in front of the kitchen. If you’ve never been before, don’t expect a fancy interior or typical (UK) Japanese-style decor. Instead, it’s all slightly-battered old chairs and tables, dotted around a long row of even more tables in the middle. The same woman who always seems to be there – she’s got beautiful salt and pepper hair – served us and we ordered some yaki soba and beef Fiji men. The latter was my dish and it really was great.
Beef Fiji Men at Fiji Hiro
Last Friday, my brother and I also went to Fuji Hiro for lunch, getting a table by the window. He was also suitably impressed with the food, but pointed out the main problem with the place – it’s quite pricey for noodles. Dishes are around £9 or £10 and, although they’re large, this is quite a lot when they mostly consist of quite a cheap ingredient! Still though, it’s about the same as you’d pay in Wagamamas and at least you know you’re supporting a local restaurant.
Fuji Hiro, 45 Wade Lane, Leeds LS2 8NJ.
Presentation: 8/10
Food: 8.5/10
Value: 6/10
Venue: 5/10
Service: 9/10
Average: 7.3/10
