Hoiana Restaurant

Name: Hoiana Restaurant
Address: 1 Saw Mill Yard, Leeds, LS11 5WH, GB
Telephone: +44 113 548 0029

Vietnamese restaurants Leeds

4.9(1,081 reviews)Vietnamese restaurantsLeeds

Quick info

+44 113 548 0029

1 Saw Mill Yard, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5WH, United Kingdom

About Hoiana Restaurant

Hoiana Restaurant is a Vietnamese restaurant and bar in Leeds, at 1 Saw Mill Yard, where Hainanese-style chicken rice sits on the menu alongside the Vietnamese dishes. That gives diners a rice plate to choose instead of a noodle bowl. Pho comes in several versions, including a Hue spicy beef pho, and fresh spring rolls open the starter list. The kitchen also cooks vegan starters and mains, plus gluten-free and vegetarian options. Mains are served without rice, which is added on separately. The dining room is decorated with colorful lanterns and a mural of Vietnam on the wall. Street parking nearby is limited, and a car park is a short walk away.

Good to know

“At Hoiana, we bring the vibrant and authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine to Leeds. Inspired by the charm and rich history of Hoi An, an ancient town located in central Vietnam, our restaurant and bar offers a unique dining experience. With both inside and outside seating options, you can enjoy the fresh, healthy dishes we proudly serve, including a variety of gluten-free and vegetarian options. Located just steps away from the River Aire and a few minutes’ walk from the city center, Hoiana is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy an unforgettable meal.”

Accessibility
Wheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating

Reviews

4.9/5

1,081 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention hoiana chicken rice, beef pho, shaken beef and lantern decor.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention hoiana chicken rice, beef pho, shaken beef and lantern decor.

Customer Review Summary

Pho is the most frequent draw, from a Hue spicy beef bowl with a good kick to a beef brisket pho whose meat fell apart with no chewiness, plus a mixed pho. Close behind is the Hoiana chicken rice, which one reviewer found so good and another found tasty but not the same as in Hoi An. Also named are pork ribs, shaken beef, a fragrant chicken curry, chicken skewers with peanut sauce, chilli lemongrass flat rice noodles and a fresh iced tea. Reviewers praise the lanterns and Vietnam mural, the music that is not too loud, the vegan options and the generous portions. Several describe friendly staff who steered them toward dishes suited to their spice level. Complaints centre on service and logistics. One diner felt a server sounded disappointed when they skipped a starter, and another waited on an iced coffee despite repeatedly asking. One notes that rice is ordered separately, and another says street parking is hard to find. The same diner who felt rushed over starters was told a dessert menu was coming, and it never arrived.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Google user
2 months ago
“I’ve been here a few times, but this was the first time I brought my parents. The service was wonderful (the staff were so friendly and attentive) and the food was absolutely amazing! As Vietnamese people, my parents and I really appreciated how authentic and delicious everything was. I highly recommend the pork ribs and shaken beef ❤️🤤 Thank you to the whole team for making it such a lovely evening for our family. We truly appreciate your hospitality and hope to come back very soon!”
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Google user
2 months ago
“I really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. Everyone, especially the owner, was so friendly and welcoming. The service was attentive, and they made us feel well taken care of throughout our visit.”
Google user
2 months ago
“Have been here twice and it's always a lovely trip. Really friendly staff (they even offered to take a photo for me and my friends). The food is so good, I've tried the Hoiana chicken rice and the Chilli lemongrass flat rice noodles, and a couple of the starters. Some great vegan starters and mains options if you are looking for variety. Would highly recommend! Everyone I've been with also really enjoyed their food. The traditional coffee is also very tasty. First time I went was with friends and a young toddler. Staff were able to accommodate us even during a busy weekend lunchtime. Lovely place, worth a short walk outside of the city centre.”
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Google user
3 months ago
“We celebrated fathers day and I cannot find a fault with this hidden gem. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. The food was exceptional, tasty and great value. The service was fantastic. Thank you to Chi who looked after us and as we are going to Vietnam next year we have promised to come back before and after the trip. She gave us some great tips and recommendations for when we visit her country. She was so friendly and professional. A fantastic restaurant and we will be back as there are so many dishes i still want to try Lee Nicole and Emily”
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Google user
3 months ago
“The food was exotic, the portion sizes were exceptional. 100% would recommend. The ambience was amazing as well, very calm. Annie was really really sweet, gave really good recommendations catered to our spice level”

Google user
3 months ago
“What an incredible dining experience! From the moment we walked in, the restaurant’s colorful lanterns and welcoming atmosphere made us feel like we were transported straight to Vietnam. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh spring rolls packed with flavor, perfectly grilled meats, crispy appetizers, and amazing dipping sauces that tied everything together. A special thank you to our waiter, Quin, who made the experience unforgettable. Quin was attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a wonderful meal. Service like this is rare and deserves recognition. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Vietnamese cuisine and exceptional hospitality!”
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Google user
3 months ago
“Good quality of food. Flavour is authentic. Restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. Not lound music, Good lighting, feel cosy. Service was ok. Staffs are friendly and knowledgeable but we had to wait for ice coffee drink for almost 20 minutes. I guess something wrong with the communication between the team. Although kept asking about the order and has been told that will arrive soon. That had put us off to go back. Parking also not easy to find. Not many on street parking spaces but parking lot is nearby with walking distance.”
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Google user
5 months ago
“Lovely decor, atmosphere and staff. Music choice good not too loud with lanterns and mural of vietnam on wall. Food was well priced though must add on rice seperately. Ordered chicken curry and beef brisket pho. Both were amazing, beef was very easy fallen apart with no chewiness just melt. Chicken curry was so fragrant and full of healthy veg as well. Would come again for sure”
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Google user
5 months ago
“Beautiful and fresh food. I had the chicken skewers with peanut sauce and the mixed pho. The iced tea was so fresh as well and the whole meal left me feeling very satisfied and full. The staff are accommodating and friendly. Highly recommend and definitely would go back again.”
Google user
9 months ago
“5 stars for the decor! It brings me right back to Hoian ❤️ I ordered the Hainanese chicken rice( Hoian chicken rice) and my partner ordered the Hue spicy beef pho. I hate to admit that I was a bit disappointed as the chicken rice isn’t the same as the one I had in Hoian. It was still tasty nonetheless but just not authentic. The pho had a good kick to it which was nice. It was similar enough to the one I had in Hue. I’m attaching photos I took in Vietnam vs the food I had at Hoiana. ( first two are from the restaurant and the rest are from Vietnam). Oh and I am not a fan of their service. When we finished ordering, the staff raised her voice and said “ no starter?” Maybe she didn’t mean to raise her voice but it sounded like she was disappointed. At the end of our meal, we were told that the dessert menu was gonna be brought to us but it never happened. Still tipped them anyway. It’s not easy to run an independent restaurant these days.”
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