Ayrshire's first oriental food store draws in customers on opening day
Ayrshire 's first oriental food store has opened to the customers this morning, Monday, August 11.
Matthew's Foods, one of the Scotland's top oriental retailers, opened the doors to their newest premises in Kilmarnock and customers have been quick to get their hands on the products available.
Occupying the the former Bright House shop on Portland Street at Kilmarnock Cross, the new outlet brings a vacant unit in Kilmarnock town centre back into use.
More recently, the store operated as a furniture shop called Elegance.
Bosses at Matthew's Foods said they were thrilled top be opening in Ayrshire and promised to offer the best Asian groceries from authentic spices to snacks, sauces, noodles, frozen foods.
Previously, they had hoped to open next week but work to prepare the store was completed ahead of schedule allowing the firm to open a week early.
Kilmarnock becomes Matthew's Foods' seventh outlet behind Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Kirkcaldy.
The store has proven to be an instant hit with Ayrshire customers. One shopper said: 'The shop was absolutely mobbed considering it had just opened. It's great to see something different in the town centre and hopefully it thrives. 'It had everything you could imagine and more - unusual snacks including cucumber crisps, a whole aisle of packet noodles and a great selection of fresh and frozen produce.'
Posting on Facebook ahead of the opening, Matthew's Foods said: "The countdown is on for the grand opening of our new Kilmarnock store.
"Shelves are fully stocked ready to welcome all on Monday, August 11.
"Doors open at 10am and don't forget there will be a free gift with your purchase.
"Please share this post with your family and friends and come visit us."
Founded more than 30 years ago, Matthew's Foods trades in both retail and wholesale goods, providing many restaurants and takeaways with supplies.
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