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Here's some great news for vegans, and anyone who's interested in a plant-based diet.

Leicester restaurant The Fish and The Chip is holding its first ever vegan takeover event this week - and the menu sounds delicious.

The restaurant's usual menu will not be available during the event, as the Plant and Bean pop up takes over the kitchen.

The team at The Fish and The Chip have been busy concocting a globally-inspired street food menu of vegan dishes and cocktails especially for the event.

So what's on the menu?

Starters wil include dishes like grilled kaffir lime and Thai basil corn cakes with sriracha mayo, and chickpea, potato and samphire spiced chaat with amchur and almond yoghurt (both £5.50 each).

Mains will include the Green Goddess Burger, made with a pea and butter bean patty (£8.95) and the Cubano - a toasted sandwich with smoked mushrooms and charred red peppers (£7.75).

There's also healthy North African, Asian and Mediterranean inspired salad bowls (£7.95 each) and sides including loaded Plant and Bean rainbow fries (£4.50).

Desserts include a pineapple ravioli with raspberry and mint coulis served with mint, lime and coconut ice cream (£5.00).

There is also a kids menu, with the likes of aubergine, olive and mushroom vegan balls with marinara sauce and almond parm cheese served with garlic bread (£5.00).

So why exactly is the restaurant scrapping their namesake fish-inspired menu?

The Fish and The Chip wants to show people that being more mindful about their eating and following a more plant-based diet doesn't have to be boring.

A statement posted on their Facebook page reads: "Calling all Vegans, healthy eaters, fitness junkies, and foodies. A new exciting concept is taking over our restaurant from the 21st till the 24th of June.

"The Plant & Bean are taking over and will be serving up 100% vegan food, full of taste, and inspired by street food the world over."

Want to try it for yourself?

Plant and Bean will be at The Fish and The Chip from Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 June.

There will be a live DJ on Friday and Saturday evening playing old school beats.

The Fish and The Chip is at 19-21 St Nicholas Place, Leicester.