A NEW Chinese restaurant and takeaway is opening in Bradford tomorrow, billed as a "fast casual dining" experience, creating more than 20 jobs.

Oodles Chinese, which already has 12 branches across the UK, officially opens its doors on Leeds Road with a launch party.

The restaurant serves Indo Chinese food with customers choosing their starters and main dishes which are served in small, medium or large boxes.

Dishes include Malaysian chicken, chilli chicken, Chinese lamb curry, chilli prawns, caramel chicken, Teriyaki chicken,

Szechuan beef stir fry and crispy prawns.

Side options include veg spring rolls, Chinese wok wings and Torpedo prawns. It is certified Halal with dedicated vegetarian options.

The decor of the 60-seater restaurant features interior is inspired by its Chinese influence, with an open-plan kitchen with live cooking so diners will be able to see their food being prepared.

The opening is part of an ambitious growth strategy for the brand targeting 10 more openings by 2020 creating over 200 new jobs.

In 2019 the firm has opened eight stores across the UK including franchisees in London, Blackburn, Bolton and Coventry.

Khuram Akhtar and Ismail Ali, who have taken on the franchise, said they were delighted to finally open up a store in Bradford.

It is their second store in Yorkshire after bringing the brand to Leeds for their first branch in The Merrion Centre in August this year.

Mr Akhtar said: “We are very excited to bring our second Oodles Chinese store to Yorkshire following our successful first store in Leeds in August.

“There’s been a real buzz around the Bradford store opening and we’re really looking forward to finally serving our Bradford customers.

“We believe Leeds Road is the perfect location for us, especially with the footfall and the other businesses in the area. Our concept of fresh and unique tasting Indo Chinese food is something Bradford has never experienced before.

“We have invested into creating a real experience in this store with over 60 seats and a full fit out which includes an open kitchen area where customers can see their food being freshly prepared.”

As part of the launch party on Friday, December 20, the restaurant is doing a 50 per cent off promotion on all food from 3pm to 9pm.

The event will feature entertainment, local bloggers and guests from the local business community.

Following the launch day the business will open seven days a week from 11am to 11pm.

Food can also be ordered online for delivery or collection.

Oodles Chinese is a family-owned food brand and prides itself on serving authentic Indo Chinese food all since 2010.