A NEW restaurant has opened in Bradford offering families the chance to learn about space whilst enjoying a "quality dining experience".
MOONS has opened its doors on Leeds Road, one of Bradford’s busiest food streets.
The restaurant offers a wide menu that includes burgers, pizzas and shakes among other delicacies.
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It is owned by Mr Raja and Mr Iqbal, who asked for their first names not to be included.
“We wanted to create an environment where families can come, enjoy a good dining experience," said Mr Raja.
"The experience is the main part for us. We know how important quality is and that’s why we use meat supplied by our own butchers so everything is 100 per cent.”
Mr Raja has been in the restaurant business for a long time.
Having run family restaurants as well as being an avid foodie and well-travelled, he’s no stranger to the food scene.
The theme of the restaurant was inspired by a conversation with his son about a school project.
“My partner and I were throwing ideas around about the theme of the restaurant and I thought why not space, it’s not something we really talk about enough and there’s so much to cover," he said.
“As the restaurant gets off the ground, we’re going to get interactive screens up where children can learn about space, planets, and the solar system.
“When I was at school, there was a heavy focus on outer space and the projects and missions but there doesn’t seem to be as much of a push to learn about it and we want to offer that at the restaurant.”
The restaurant had its grand opening on Friday, November 25, with food and a fireworks display.
The glowing red and yellow branding was lit up
Mr Raja said: “We knew we’d lose some people to the England game which was on at the same time, but we still had a pretty decent turnout.
“Over 450 people came to the opening as well as people who are looking to franchise the business, to get a feel of what MOONS is and the quality we offer.”
There are plans for stores to open in Manchester and Cheshire next year.
“We want people to know that we provide a quality dining experience, whether that’s eating in or taking out," he said.
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