The restaurant will close their doors at the beginning of September.

A popular Glasgow city centre Japanese restaurant on Ingram Street has announced their shock closure after 17 years.

Merchant City restaurant Sapporo Teppanyaki will close their doors for the final time on Saturday 5 September.

In a statement, a spokesperson said: "This is an incredibly sad day for everyone connected with Sapporo Teppanyaki. For 17 years, the Glasgow restaurant has been so much more than a place to eat.

Sapporo Teppanyaki serve Japanese food with a western twist. It is a great restaurant to head to with all the family where you can watch your dishes be freshly prepared. 2-6 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1HA. | Sapporo Teppanyaki

placeholder image — Sapporo Teppanyaki serve Japanese food with a western twist. It is a great restaurant to head to with all the family where you can watch your dishes be freshly prepared. 2-6 Ingram Street, Glasgow G1 1HA. | Sapporo Teppanyaki

"It has been a place where people have celebrated birthdays, enjoyed family meals, gone on first dates, marked special occasions and simply come together to have a great night.

“We have been incredibly fortunate to have such loyal customers and to have been part of the Glasgow community for so many years.

"Unfortunately, the combination of challenging economic conditions and the pressures facing households has changed the way people are spending, and we have reached the very difficult decision that the restaurant can no longer continue.

"Our staff have been at the heart of the restaurant, Their hard work, dedication and commitment over the years have been exceptional, and we are hugely grateful to every single person who has been part of the Sapporo Teppanyaki family."

Customers who are currently in receipt of a voucher for the restaurant, but are unable to visit before 5 September are being told that the price they paid for the voucher will be refunded.