Norwich Indian restaurant to reopen as Mediterranean venue

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 09:02 · Archive

A Norwich Indian restaurant has closed permanently and will reopen as a Mediterranean food venue.

Spice Lounge, located on Wensum Street in the city centre, announced its permanent closure in a statement to customers on 14 October. A spokesman said: 'We have closed permanently. Thank you for your support and understanding.' The restaurant had served traditional curries and fresh water fish.

Owner Towfiqur Lucky said he decided to make the change after seeing that Mediterranean food spots are performing well. He added: 'It would also lower the costs as Indian food is more expensive.' The venue will reopen under a completely different name as a Mediterranean restaurant.

The city restaurant was situated near other competitors, including the award-winning Spice Valley and Ali Tandori. After the closure announcement, customers expressed disappointment on social media, with one writing: 'We have been coming to the restaurant every year for our wedding anniversary and will miss the venue.'

How it is being reported

• Indian restaurant to reopen as Mediterranean food spot after announcing closureThe owner of a Spice Lounge in Norwich has announced it will reopen as a Mediterranean food venue.Eastern Daily Press · 16 Oct, 08:25
• Indian restaurant to reopen as Mediterranean food spot after announcing closureThe owner of a Spice Lounge in Norwich has announced it will reopen as a Mediterranean food venue.Norwich Evening News · 16 Oct, 08:25

In this story: Spice Lounge · Towfiqur Lucky · Norwich · Wensum Street · Spice Valley · Ali Tandori

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