Forget greasy pizzas and questionable kebabs, as you can now get top-notch grub late at night in Norwich from a top chef's new bar and restaurant.

Iain Carter, 41, has just opened Bubba Kitchen in White Lion Street, opposite Greggs, and the hot pink entrance door leads up a flight of stairs to a spacious dining area.

Mr Carter was previously the sous chef at Brix and Bones in London Street, but he left earlier this year to launch his own venture.

Norwich Evening News: Chef Iain Carter launched Bubba Kitchen earlier this year, starting with pop-ups at The Earlham and he now has his own premisesChef Iain Carter launched Bubba Kitchen earlier this year, starting with pop-ups at The Earlham and he now has his own premises (Image: Supplied)

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Before opening in White Lion Street, he held Bubba Kitchen pop-ups at The Earlham pub in Earlham Road and the menu takes inspiration from both North and South American flavours. 

On offer at the new restaurant are loaded fries, homemade pittas, with fillings ranging from lamb barbacoa to vegan fajita, southern-fried chicken, chicken wings and burgers.

Norwich Evening News: Chicken burgers from Bubba Kitchen in NorwichChicken burgers from Bubba Kitchen in Norwich (Image: Iain Carter)

On Thursdays, there is a special £7 burger deal and from October 27 to 29 and every Sunday after that customers will also be able to get fried chicken, fries, gravy and an alcoholic drink for a tenner.

The drinks include beers, cider, wines, softs, spirits and cocktails, with the latter created by mixologist Marianne Goehre, 27, and there is also a retro arcade machine.

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Norwich Evening News: The retro arcade machine at Bubba KitchenThe retro arcade machine at Bubba Kitchen (Image: Iain Carter)

Mr Carter said: "The idea for Bubba Kitchen was to create good quality, late-night food using cuts of meat from the local butcher and making my own flatbreads. 

"I have worked in hospitality since I was 17 and all that was on offer when I finished late was badly done pizza and pureed meat on a stick as a kebab - this inspired me to offer something much better.

Norwich Evening News: Inside Bubba Kitchen Bar and Restaurant in White Lion Street, NorwichInside Bubba Kitchen Bar and Restaurant in White Lion Street, Norwich (Image: Rose Hanison)

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"The reaction so far has been exceptionally positive and customers love the space."  

Norwich Evening News: One of the pittas available from Bubba Kitchen in NorwichOne of the pittas available from Bubba Kitchen in Norwich (Image: Norwich Food Blank)

Bubba Kitchen is currently open from 5pm to midnight on Thursday and Friday, 12noon to midnight on Saturdays and 3pm to midnight on Sundays.

From November, it will also be open on Mondays from 5pm to midnight.

Takeaways are available at the same times through Just Eat.