The FINANCIAL -- Za Za Bazaar, the giant buffet restaurant, which launched in Bristol last month, is to open its second site, in Norwich,according to Caterer and Hotelkeeper.

The new restaurant, set to launch at the city's Riverside Entertainment Centre, will have a capacity for up to 600 diners. The 25,000sq ft site is currently undergoing a £2.5m redevelopment and will open in the spring.

It will comprise a buffet restaurant concept offering a variety of global cuisine at a fixed price. Overseen by executive chef Nitin Bhatnagar, each kitchen will be dedicated to a different cuisine, ranging from Indian to Chinese, Tex-Mex and European. There will also be dedicated salad and desserts sections. It will be priced at £12.95 during the week and £15.95 at weekends, and customers will be able to order as much food as they want.

Za Za Bazaar is owned by Maricksons, which aims to roll out the concept nationwide with up to six sites planned for the next 12 months.

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