wagamama announces opening of new restaurants in Essex

Looking for a pre- or post-wedding get-together with your loved ones? Head to one of three new wagamama Essex restaurants opening in August, September and October in Southend-On-Sea, Romford and Harlow respectively.

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 it knows the people of Essex love wagamama!

The new wagamama in Southend-on-Sea will opened 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. Sitting 144 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.

At the opening of Southend-on-Sea, marketing business partner Beth Elston 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 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."

Check out: wagamama.com