Popular Preston sushi chef returns to restaurant industry with new Japanese cuisine cafe in Chorley
Margaret Greenhalgh has opened Mag’s Japanese Cafe in the centre of Chorley, marking a return to the industry that she spent her entire professional life in.
“I used to be a sushi chef in Preston Sushi Salad Noodle Bar,” Margaret explained.
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Hide Ad“But I went to Japan for a holiday and saw how they operate and cook authentic food, so when I got back I really wanted to get back into the industry.”
The 55-year-old opened the cafe - which serves vegan and vegetarian food as part of its menu - last Friday and has already seen a fair few familiar faces.
The Hong Kong native said: “It’s been great so far; there’s been a lot of old customers from my old sushi bar coming in to see me.
There’s been a lot of new customers too thanks to things like Facebook – so far so good.”
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Hide Ad“I’ve been in the food industry since I was little,” she said.
“I grew up in restaurants and Chinese takeaways. Food has been my life.”
Margaret quipped: “I can’t do the Teppanyaki-style of Japanese food, like throwing eggs in the air! But it’s all home cooked, tasty Japanese food.”