Manjaros set to open brand new restaurant in County Durham
A popular chain restaurant with venues across the country is set to open brand new place in County Durham
Excitement is building in Peterlee as new signs go up for Manjaros have appeared at the York Road shops, confirming that the popular chain restaurant is bringing its unique flavours to the town.
Known for its bold fusion of African and Caribbean cuisine, Manjaros has become a firm favourite across the UK, especially in the North East- and Peterlee will soon host the brand's 12th venue in the region and 19th overall.
Signs go up for new Manjaros in Peterlee (Image: THE NORTHERN ECHO) New signs can be seen on the windows at York Road shops and has caught the attention of locals, sparking plenty of buzz on social media as fans of the restaurant eagerly await the official opening date.
Recently, Manjaros has been the place for celebrities as the likes of Ricky Tomlinson, Paddy McGuinness and James Haskell have been spotted with the 'iconic' orange takeaway boxes.
This latest expansion follows a decade of rapid growth for the brand, which first opened in Middlesbrough back in 2012.
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Since then, it's become especially known for its signature take on the Teesside classic, the parmo, and was even name-dropped in BBC3's hit series Smoggie Queens.
Manjaros has grown significantly over the past decade, with locations now spanning the UK, including Darlington, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Billingham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, London Ilford, Preston, Huddersfield, London Southall, London Leyton, London Brick Lane, Leicester and delivery services in Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar.
Further details about the new site and an opening date remain scarce at the moment.
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