A new Korean food eatery will replace a former fish and chip shop in Norwich city centre.

Signage for the new shop, which is called Seoul Born, has appeared at the site of the former award-winning Orford Plaice chippie which closed in July last year. 

It is believed it will be offering Korean-inspired food and carries the tagline: "Korean chicken is nice with rice."

Norwich Evening News: Seoul Born will likely serve Korean-inspired chicken and rice dishesSeoul Born will likely serve Korean-inspired chicken and rice dishes (Image: Newsquest)

Orford Plaice - located in the street with the same name, Orford Place - cited the pandemic, rising costs and a lack of trade as reasons for its closure more than a year ago.

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The business said that it was a "really difficult" decision to shut up shop, having won three awards for the Good Food Award fish and chips category. 

It was recognised for its food quality, service and value, also achieving a "Gold Seal" for consistently achieving high customer ratings over a three-year period.

It is currently unknown when Seoul Born will open.