We are offering £1 matcha for our opening day at Grainger Market this weekend
Grainger Market’s newest trader will open its doors this weekend and will offer £1 drinks to celebrate its opening.
The Rice Kitchen, an Asian-inspired food spot is set to open in Alley 4 of Grainger Market.
Owner Jade Gu will offer visitors a range of traditional recipes that she learned while growing up in China, including onigiri, matcha and inari.
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After moving to the North East to study Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University, Jade, 27, is now preparing to open her first business in the Grainger Market this month.
She joins a host of businesses that celebrate traditional Asian culture, including Tian’s Gifts, Dumpling and Bun and Chinese Noodle and Burger.
Speaking ahead of the opening, Jade said: “I have loved the Grainger Market since I first visited. It’s a truly unique place that I’m really looking forward to being a part of.
“In many parts of Asia, rice is a staple food. When I came to the UK, I noticed that many supermarkets even have dedicated sections for sushi. British food culture is incredibly diverse, and people in Newcastle are particularly open and welcoming to different cultures.
“That inspired me to open a rice-focused restaurant in Newcastle — which is also where the name of my restaurant comes from.
“I'm really looking forward to sharing traditional recipes with customers. I want to celebrate my culture, family recipes and the area that I grew up in.”
To celebrate the opening of the Rice Kitchen and the launch of Jade's first business on Saturday, February 21, she will be offering a host of offers, including £1 matcha drinks and prizes.