A popular Japanese restaurant, which has won over fans with its incredible ramen, has announced it is set to open a second eatery in Glasgow.
Ramen Dayo, which began life as a pop-up as a traditional Yatai ramen cart in a small alleyway by Central station in 2016, has since moved to a permanent spot in Ashton Lane in the west end. Now its second restaurant in Finnieston will open on Saturday, February 11.
The new restaurant, which spans over three levels and includes a traditional izakaya-style private dining area, has transformed the former Alchemilla site on Argyle Street into a late night Yōkochō style eating and drinking alley, like the ones you would find in the back streets of Tokyo.
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Inside, a selection of vintage enamel signs and light boxes have been sourced from Japan, reminiscent of the Shōwa era, with the Ramen Dayo team stating that the neon signs will light up every corner of the restaurant, adding to the "downtown feel".
Downstairs has been transformed into the first izakaya-style private dining experience in Glasgow - with three separate rooms, sitting up to 10 people, available to hire out to larger parties of up to 20 people.
The opening food menu will be the same as Ramen Dayo’s sister restaurant on Ashton Lane, with regular specials and seasonal menu rotation to follow. The nine-strong ramen menu will sit alongside a selection of rice bowls, sides, gyozas and homemade Japanese sweet treats and desserts.
With a late licence, Ramen Dayo Finnieston will also be serving up an extended drinks menu, curated by head bartender Lauren Patrick, in collaboration with Dark Art Drinks, and will feature a regular live music programme including DJs.
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