A cafe in the Norwich Lanes is up for sale less than a year after it opened. 

Jahangir Ali, 33, teamed up with his cousin Juned Ahmed to open Mon Chai at 52 St Benedicts Street in February, which was previously the home of cafe bar House. 

It sold food such as tapioca fritters and haleem, all-day breakfasts and larger plates including masala chicken and biryani. 

Norwich Evening News: Cousins Juned Ahmed and Jahangir Al opened Mon Chai in FebruaryCousins Juned Ahmed and Jahangir Al opened Mon Chai in February (Image: Sonya Duncan)
However nine months later and the site is up for sale after it was announced the owners were relocating.

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The building is listed on the business marketplace, Rightbiz, with a leasehold of £65,000 and rent of £16,000.

Norwich Evening News: The up for sale site is located in St Benedicts StreetThe up for sale site is located in St Benedicts Street (Image: Mon Chai)
The owners said: "The location is vibrant and bustling, situated in the heart of Norwich and holds substantial potential.

"Unfortunately due to our impending family relocation we are obligated to sell.

"Rest assured, any new occupants will inherit a fully equipped kitchen as well as a well-prepared front of house."

Norwich Evening News: Mon Chai currently sells a range of Bangladeshi-inspired food and drinkMon Chai currently sells a range of Bangladeshi-inspired food and drink (Image: Sonya Duncan)