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OWNER OF NABZY'S TAKEAWAY EMPIRE ON HOW IMPORTANT LIVERPOOL IS TO HIM

- By PAUL MCAULEY

THE owner of a much-loved takeaway has said "there is no more room for us in Liverpool".

Nabeel Tabarik is the brains behind one of the city's most popular institutions, Nabzy's.

The 38-year-old started his empire back in 2016 on Leece Street. Fast-forward to today, and it needs no introduction with thousands of social media fans, a cult-like following among students and the stamp of approval from several high-profile celebrities. Known particularly for its chicken and pizza, the company recently announced it will be expanding into South Road in Waterloo.

This is after already having branches established in the likes of Norris Green, Anfield, Manchester and Chorley.

The ECHO met with Nabeel at his West Derby site to learn about the success of the booming business. The founder said: "We started a long time ago as just kids, really. We started opposite the Bombed Out Church and rocketed from there.