
Ho Lee Fook to take over popular cafe spot near The Barras
"Introducing… Fook Me.
"Follow our journey, turning the epic @scrangla into a Noodz or Sando Bar. TBC."
Earlier this year, Scran shared plans to relocate to the Saltmarket area of the city after a hugely successful two years in the East End.
Confirming their last service in the London Road unit will be this Sunday, June 15, owner Chris Mears said: "It's almost time to pull the shutters down on our wee cafe for the final time.
"Our last day will be Sunday 15th, so you've still got two weeks to get your London Road Scran in.
"It's bittersweet, we've had loads of fun and made so many friends here over the last two years, but it's time to get serious and take things to a whole new level."
Scran will launch its new location at 180 Saltmarket on Saturday, June 21. Though details of new menu plans have been scarce, fans of the business have been urged to keep their eyes peeled for further updates on social media.
It is understood that Ho Lee Fook's original outlet at 1 McFarlane Street will remain open for business alongside Fook Mei at 239 London Road.
You can read more about the tiny takeaway spot in the shadows of The Barras and how Lee and Johnny Chung were inspired to create their menu of dishes, such as Taiwanese hand-cut noodles and pork tankatsu sandwiches, in our lunch review from last month below.
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