THERE'S a new name and a whole new menu for a restaurant and takeaway set to open its doors in a busy York suburb.

Royale Spice is opening today (February 1) in the former Clifton Spice and Grill restaurant on the corner of Horner Street and Burton Stone Lane in Clifton.

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Clifton Spice and Grill replaced Voujon Spice which was born out of a former greengrocers and opened in September 2020.

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Now owner Mohammed Hashem says the business - which is part of Heworth-based Naz Spice - has taken a new direction with the restaurant and takeaway menu featuring predominantly food from the grill and kebabs and a Sunday buffet.

Both restaurant and takeaway will be open from 5-11pm six days a week and from 12-9pm on a Sunday.

To get things started, the restaurant is opening with a special promotion deal of 20 per cent off food dining in and 25 per cent off for collection only on takeaway only on opening day.

To book a table in advance or to order a takeaway call the restaurant on 07753 178325.