The restaurant has been open in the city centre for less than a year.

A popular Glasgow city centre run by the multi-award winning chef behind Glasgow's Swadish has announced its sudden closure.

Grilled by Ajay Kumar which opened on West Regent Street in July last year have permanently closed their doors.

A statement on the restaurant's website read: "After an unforgettable journey, we have made the difficult decision to close Grilled, which is now permanently no longer trading.

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"From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every guest who dined with us, celebrated special moments, and supported us over the years.

“Your loyalty and encouragement have meant the world to our team, and we are truly grateful to have shared so many wonderful memories with you.

“If you have an unused gift voucher for Grilled, you can use it at the Swadish or we will happily refund it. If you have any questions regarding booking or any other enquiries, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Our team will be more than happy to help.

“Thank you once again for being part of Grilled's story. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you to Swadish soon.”