A popular Brisbane restaurant has gone up in flames this morning.

Emergency services were called to the West End businesses around 10am, with almost a dozen fire crews sent out to tackle the blaze.

It’s understood the Lebanese cuisine business had been owned by a family for more than 30 years.

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A busy West End street has been closed in both directions as emergency services respond to a building in flames.

Police have blocked off Vulture Street in both directions between Boundary Street and Hardgrave Road.

The building reportedly houses a food outlet.

West End institution, King Ahiram Lebanese restaurant, going up in smoke. pic.twitter.com/P3XXgLeE6L

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