A HUGELY popular restaurant in Glasgow will close its doors after six years in business.
Mikaku, a much-loved Japanese bar and restaurant on Queen Street, will shut on September 14, 2025.
Known for its immersive "slice of Tokyo" experience and colourful interiors, Mikaku opened in 2018 and has since welcomed thousands of guests through its doors.
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The decision comes as the team behind Mikaku has decided to shift focus to their next chapter – the launch of Clydeside Containers.
The Clydeside Containers will be a new riverside street food and drink destination opening on Glasgow’s waterfront.
Nathan Sparling, director of Mikaku, said: “Closing Mikaku was not an easy decision.
"It has been a truly special place for both our team and our guests, and we are incredibly proud of what Mikaku has achieved. From celebrating Ramen Week with £1 bowls, to launching one of Glasgow’s most innovative cocktail menus, to introducing a real Robata Grill to the city for the first time – Mikaku has been about bringing something bold, different, and authentic to Queen Street, seven days a week. The memories created here, and the community that has grown around it, will always be a huge source of pride.
"But like so many venues in Glasgow and across the UK, we’ve faced the well-documented challenges in hospitality – from rising costs and staffing pressures, to shifts in consumer behaviour. The recent rise in National Insurance contributions has added even more pressure, strangling independent operators like us at a time when the sector is still recovering. These wider challenges have been a significant factor in the decision to close, allowing us to refocus our efforts and resources on the exciting opportunity ahead at Clydeside Containers.”
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Mikaku will adjust its opening hours for the final weeks of service.
From August 20, the restaurant will open Wednesday to Sunday, before moving to a Thursday to Sunday schedule from August 28 until the final day of service on September 14.
