Mikaku has been a favourite of Glasgow diners since it opened in 2018 with its “slice of Tokyo” experience, themed interiors, children’s soft play area and annual Ramen Week.

We previously reported, the Japanese restaurant team confirmed that the venue will close permanently on September 14.

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(Image: Newsquest) The decision comes as the owners shift their focus to a new venture – Clydeside Containers, a riverside street food and drink destination set to open on Glasgow’s waterfront.

Nathan Sparling, director of Mikaku, said: “Closing Mikaku was not an easy decision. “It has been a truly special place for both our team and our guests, and we are incredibly proud of what Mikaku has achieved.

“From celebrating Ramen Week with £1 bowls, to launching one of Glasgow’s most innovative cocktail menus, to introducing a real Robata Grill to the city for the first time – Mikaku has been about bringing something bold, different, and authentic to Queen Street, seven days a week.

“The memories created here, and the community that has grown around it, will always be a huge source of pride.

“But like so many venues in Glasgow and across the UK, we’ve faced the well-documented challenges in hospitality – from rising costs and staffing pressures, to shifts in consumer behaviour.

“The recent rise in National Insurance contributions has added even more pressure, strangling independent operators like us at a time when the sector is still recovering.

“These wider challenges have been a significant factor in the decision to close, allowing us to refocus our efforts and resources on the exciting opportunity ahead at Clydeside Containers.”

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The 85-cover restaurant has now been listed for sale at offers over £60,000.

The listing describes Mikaku as: “A stunning Japanese restaurant that seamlessly blends authentic culinary craftsmanship with contemporary aesthetics.

“Designed to evoke Neo-Tokyo, with a capacity of 85 covers, it is one of Glasgow’s most photogenic dining destinations – perfect for attracting customers and food lovers alike.”