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A NEW restaurant has finally welcomed people to dine in after offering takeaway only since opening in January.

The Pacific Thai in Drayton opened on Monday, May 17 for dine in customers, following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

The 80-seat restaurant, which is owned by serial entrepreneur Kaz Miah, is a Thai and Japanese fusion, with food, drink and decor, inspired by the two countries.

It has employed four experienced Thai chefs – one with over 40 years’ experience in the hospitality industry in the UK and Thailand – cooking up dishes such as curries, soups and noodles, with a large number of vegan alternatives.

The Pacific Thai, which has just opened in Drayton for dine-in for the first time since opening in January

Pictured: Manager, Joanne Upton with staff,Sarnsook Boonserm, John Le, Nitaga Layden, Tharaanee Wongnimit-Hayden at Pacific Thai, Drayton, Portsmouth on 26 May 2021

Picture: Habibur Rahman — The Pacific Thai, which has just opened in Drayton for dine-in for the first time since opening in January Pictured: Manager, Joanne Upton with staff,Sarnsook Boonserm, John Le, Nitaga Layden, Tharaanee Wongnimit-Hayden at Pacific Thai, Drayton, Portsmouth on 26 May 2021 Picture: Habibur Rahman

It will also offer sushi, which will be prepared on site.

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Kaz, who owns several Indian restaurants in the area, launched the business as he wanted to bring a new style of dining to the city.

Thai restaurant The Pacific Thai opens its doors in Drayton selling curries, noodles and sushi