wagamama today announces the opening of THREE new restaurants in Essex to meet local demand.
The restaurants in Southend-on-Sea, Romford and Harlow are all perfectly placed in the heart of the towns and will open in August, September and October.
The new wagamama in Southend-on-Sea will open on August 15 and is just a five minute walk from Southend Victoria train station right in the heart of the High street. Just ten minutes walk from the beach front, wagamama is placed just outside the Victoria shopping centre and will the perfect lunch spot after a busy day!
The new wagamama is designed over two floors with iconic interiors and private booths. Sitting144 internal covers and an extra 18 outside it will be the perfect spot for a Japanese inspired cocktail in the sun.
The new wagamama in Romford opens on September 26 and is located in the Brewery Walk shopping centre sitting 132 internal covers and 16 external. Just in time to celebrate National Katsu Curry day, Romford will sure be a destination to visit to get your katsu fix!
The Harlow restaurant is due to open on October 3 and is located in the Water Gardens shopping centre. With plenty of shops around to visit to help you work up an appetite before tucking into your favourite bowls. Harlow will open with wagamama’s new October menu and will offer the perfect spot to slurp on a warming and comforting ramen.
The new openings follows wagamama’s expansion plans across Essex joining Lakeside, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Braintree (which opened April this year). wagamama’s growth across the county is because wagamama know the people of Essex love wagamama!
All of the new restaurants will open with exclusive preview events for the public, offering guests a chance to visit the weekend before the big opening day.
At the opening of Southend-on-Sea, marketing business partner Beth and the team have invited in local youth group ‘Friends and Places together’ to enjoy a visit on them and to celebrate the opening in the local area. They plan on continuing to support local youth groups as part of their ongoing partnership with UK Youth. All three restaurants will eventually offer Deliveroo and Click & Collect so that their favourite bowls can be enjoyed from the comfort of home!
wagamama regional marketing manager Beth Elston said:“We’re so excited to be opening more restaurants across Essex. After a successful opening in Braintree in April, we know Southend-on-Sea, Romford and Harlow will all be greatly received by the people of Essex! All of our new restaurant designs offer the perfect ambience for a quick lunch after shopping or a date night before or after the cinema. So whether you want the evening off cooking or just fancy a katsu – we’ve got you covered and I know our teams will be delighted to welcome you.”
wagamama is renowned for its iconic katsu curry as well as a menu packed full of fresh, nourishing dishes including rice bowls, noodles, curries, and is expecting huge demand for their new plant based dishes.
In October 2021 wagamama announced the launch of new plant-based dishes meaning it is the UK’s first high street restaurant to give plant-based dishes equal share on their menu.
Vegan trailblazers wagamama will continue to promote plant-based eating as one of the most powerful choices consumers can make in the fight against climate change. As part of their ‘2021 Positive Action Plan’, wagamama pledged to make half their menu plant-based by the end of the year. A commitment they met three months early upon the launch of their new menu on October 6.
wagamama has achieved it’s 50 per cent plant-based commitment through launching dishes like Spicy Teriyaki Vegan ‘Chicken’ Steamed Buns, Spicy Vegan ‘Short Rib’ Ramen, Teriyaki Vegan ‘Chicken’ Ramen, and Shu’s ‘Shiok’ Jackfruit.
wagamama: our story and our food ‘kaizen’, meaning ‘good change’ is the philosophy that sits right at our heart. It shapes every dish we create, and pushes us to find better ways in all that we do. We’re restless spirits, forever creating and making things better.
We’ve been practising kaizen since 1992, when we opened our first doors in London’s Bloomsbury. Inspired by fast-paced, Japanese ramen bars and a celebration of Asian food, wagamama burst into life. We set out to create a unique way of eating; bringing the fresh, nourishing, flavours of Asia to all.
A warming bowl of bold ramen, teppan dishes griddled to perfection or if you would rather rice, you’re in luck – our menu features many Japanese favourites. Fresh, authentic menus that are updated seasonally. wagamama is a staple of modern Asian cuisine
In the name of kaizen, our standards are high. Our ingredients are cooked fresh, served fresh. Every bowl and plate that we fill with them is served as soon as it’s ready. The colours and aromas, flavours and spices are always at their best when they touch your table.
