{"id":31683,"date":"2025-04-19T01:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T01:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/31683\/"},"modified":"2025-04-19T01:36:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T01:36:18","slug":"absolutely-gutted-cry-scots-as-hugely-popular-restaurant-closes-one-of-its-glasgow-branches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/31683\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Absolutely gutted&#8217; cry Scots as hugely popular restaurant closes one of its Glasgow branches"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A POPULAR Scots restaurant has left locals &#8220;absolutely gutted&#8221; after announcing its closure.<\/p>\n<p>Much-loved Ramen Dayo in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/glasgow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow<\/a>&#8216;s Finnieston has confirmed that the branch will shut in just a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Interior of a Japanese restaurant with lanterns and vintage signage.\" height=\"726\" width=\"694\" data-credit=\"\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_6fb3f5.png\" data-caption=\"Ramen Dayo in Glasgow's Finnieston will close - to make way for exciting plans\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_6fb3f5.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Ramen Dayo in Glasgow&#8217;s Finnieston will close &#8211; to make way for exciting plans<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Red neon sign that says &quot;Ramen Dayo!&quot;\" height=\"399\" width=\"654\" data-credit=\"Instagram\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_65b9d9.png\" data-caption=\"The firm has been selling authentic ramen for nearly 10 years\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_65b9d9.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>The firm has been selling authentic ramen for nearly 10 yearsCredit: Instagram<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Exterior view of a restaurant with outdoor seating.\" height=\"780\" width=\"655\" data-credit=\"Instagram\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_49fc57.png\" data-caption=\"Ramen Dayo has two west end locations\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_49fc57.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Ramen Dayo has two west end locationsCredit: Instagram<\/p>\n<p>Beginning as a pop-up in a traditional yatai ramen cart in a small alleyway by Glasgow Central station in December 2016, the favourite noodle spot quickly gained recognition as the go-to place for authentic Japanese ramen.<\/p>\n<p>The brand operates two city locations, both in the west end, where it has been serving authentic Asian cuisine for nearly ten years.<\/p>\n<p>Taking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social media<\/a>, the eatery announced it was &#8220;almost time to say sayonara&#8221; to the Argyle Street shop.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s not all bad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>, as the firm has hinted at &#8220;exciting things on the horizon,&#8221; necessitating the venue\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/closure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">closure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In a bitter-sweet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/instagram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a> post, Ramen Dayo said: &#8220;Finnieston, it\u2019s almost time to say sayonara!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Ramen Dayo Finnieston will be CLOSING its doors in just a few weeks.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We have loved our time in Finnieston but new exciting things are on the horizon and we need to close our Finnieston branch to do them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So get down here while you still can and keep your eyes on our socials for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/next\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">next<\/a> chapter.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The shop added: &#8220;We\u2019re so grateful for everyone who\u2019s slurped noodles with us here in Finnieston, but this isn\u2019t goodbye&#8230; it\u2019s just see you soon.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Make sure you join our mailing list at ramendayo.com to be the first to know about our exciting plans. <\/p>\n<p>Pot Noodle\u2019s biggest fan tries and rates every single flavour and there\u2019s a clear winner scoring 9-10<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;And don&#8217;t worry, you can still get your Ramen Dayo fix at our Ashton Lane branch.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Exciting times are ahead!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Devastated fans quickly took to the comments to share their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/love\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">love<\/a> for the beloved foodie haven.<\/p>\n<p>One wrote: &#8220;Oh no! Gutted as we didn&#8217;t get a chance to visit yet. Might you ever open a branch in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/edinburgh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Edinburgh<\/a>?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another commented: &#8220;OhmyGOSH!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>A third added: &#8220;Absolutely gutted. I live locally and this is one of my favourite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/restaurants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Good luck with your new venture, but you&#8217;ll be missed!&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bowl of ramen with soft boiled eggs, pickled ginger, and sesame seeds.\" height=\"786\" width=\"644\" data-credit=\"Instagram\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_8db240.png\" data-caption=\"The noodle spot is popular with locals\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/image_8db240.png\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>The noodle spot is popular with localsCredit: Instagram<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A POPULAR Scots restaurant has left locals &#8220;absolutely gutted&#8221; after announcing its closure. 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