A NEW world food restaurant is opening in Colchester - and will be offering takeaways next week.

Zhoosh World Food, in Lightship Way, Hythe, will be launching on takeaway app Colchester Eats from Monday.

Describing itself as "Colchester's first and only world restaurant" the eatery promises to provide "authentic tastes from across the world".

Dishes on the menu are from across the globe including Sri Lanka, Italy, Japan and Morocco.

Brunch and a children's menu are also available.

The restaurant will also be a bar and has a wide selection of cocktails on its menu.

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According to the website the restaurant will be open Tuesday to Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11.30pm and Sundays from 11.30am to 9pm.

It does not states when the restaurant will open to diners.

Find out more at www.facebook.com/zhooshcolchester or ccinovino.co.uk.