A new food establishment is opening in Taunton soon
Ionut Mihalia, aged 39, otherwise known as Jonny, has announced to the County Gazette that he will be opening a new sandwich shop after working in both Taunton Dominos branches for the last 9 years.
The new shop will open in 52 Bridge Street, Taunton, in Mid-June and is set to be called Savoury Sandwiches – although the name is still to be finalised.
This new eatery will be replacing Boba Corner which closed in December 2024 and will be offering a range of breakfast and lunch sandwiches and burgers which will be available to eat in and takeaway.
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Jonny said: 'I am planning mainly breakfast and lunch items including different types of sandwiches and have done some research online and have some idea.
'Mainly it will be pulled pork, fried chicken, we'll have a vegan range and also Spanish chicken and chorizo. There will be burgers and some fries. Obviously for breakfast there will be some sausage rolls and egg baps. I am still working on the menu, but this is what I have so far.'
Jonny will be receiving the keys at the end of March and after that will focus on renovating the property through April and May.
He said: 'I am planning to change everything inside.
'I will have to do some alteration to the property, so I am hoping mid-June will be the opening. I do not have a confirmed date now.
'I am really excited; I will bring something new to Taunton. The sandwiches and all the produce I will sell - I haven't seen everywhere. I will be using different recipes that others don't use. I am really excited to be opening my own business.
'It is something to give back to the community. I want to bring something new in town and hopefully it will be a success.'
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