Stewarton's Papaya Garden closes temporarily for refurb

Papaya Garden in Lainshaw Street opened its doors in June 2024 <i>(Image: Papaya Garden)</i>
Papaya Garden in Lainshaw Street opened its doors in June 2024 (Image: Papaya Garden)
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A STEWARTON takeaway is closing its doors temporarily for a refurbishment.

Papaya Garden in Lainshaw Street opened in June last year on the site of the former Happy Panda eatery.

The head chef of the new venture previously led the kitchens at La Dragon and Dragon Royale in Kilmarnock and decided to open a shop of his own.

Wait times of up to four hours were reported on its opening weekend as Stewartonians flocked to the new takeaway - and it has remained popular ever since.

The takeaway will be closed from Monday, June 16 to Tuesday, June 24 in order to carry out the refit.

They said online: "Apologies for any inconvenience caused."

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