World-renowned seafood restaurant, the Manhattan Fish Market was officially opened in Hulhumale’ on Wednesday night.

The restaurant is located in the Mini-Centro Mall in Hulhumale’, and is large enough to serve 100 customers simultaneously.

The restaurant was officially opened by the managing director of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Mohamed Simon.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Simon said that opening such world-renowned franchise restaurants in Hulhumale’ “is important for its development,” and that the city “will always welcome such brands.”

Senior officials of the Manhattan Fish Market also attended the opening ceremony on Wednesday night.

Inspired by the New York’s famous 180-year-old Futon Fish Market, the Manhattan Fish Market is a Malaysian brand.

One of the world’s most popular seafood franchises’, the Manhattan Fish Market has over 67 restaurants in more than 12 different countries.