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noodling it up with wagamama!
wagamama first arrived in australia in 2002 and broke all the traditional restaurant rules. discover the world that is wagamama
when wagamama opened its first noodle bar in bloomsbury, london in 1992, the team had a clear vision 'to combine great, fresh and nutritious food in a sleek yet simple setting with helpful, friendly service and value for money'. At this stage they were unaware that this combination of positive eating and positive living would become a global phenomenon which now boasts over ninety noodle bars in operation in 15 countries worldwide
wagamama first arrived in australia in 2002 and broke all the traditional restaurant rules – organised kitchens, meals that came out at different times, smiley, happy team members and orders taken on electronic handheld devices and scribbled on placemats were just a few of things that characterised the ‘wagamama way’. the recipe worked and today wagamama continues its success story with 12 award-winning noodle bar restaurants in various locations within sydney, melbourne, canberra, brisbane and perth. still company-owned, the sydney-based support office is headed up by chief executive noodle, mark rowland, and his team of noodle experts
it is the sleek but informal mix of friendly and efficient service combined with tasty sides, delicious noodle dishes, ramen soups and divine desserts that make wagamama the world’s favourite noodle bar. the unique atmosphere of each noodle bar is inspired by the ramen bars in japan and provides a fresh and relaxed environment in which to enjoy lunch, dinner or a succulent snack. each dish is made with only the freshest ingredients and the menu regularly adopts seasonal specials to rival signature favourites like its famous chicken katsu curry, yaki soba and sweet potato kusabi. when it comes to refreshments, there’s even more to tantalise the tastebuds of wagamama’s guests – the healthy juices leave diners with a certain spring in their step while the funky cocktail menu includes tempting options like squashed mango & apple-mint-bang if something stronger is on the cards!
when it comes to cooking up its culinary creations, wagamama’s unique style adds to the already existent flare of each noodle bar. team members pride themselves on a fast, fun and efficient service and are encouraged to express their personalities at work to create a happy, relaxed atmosphere. orders are zapped to the kitchen by handheld electronic devices and received by individual chefs according to the particular style of dish – wok, teppan, fry and ramen. unlike other noisy, chaotic kitchens, the chefs focus only on orders within their designated station and serve dishes to each guest as soon as they are ready, ensuring complete freshness is delivered. as each dish is cooked immediately by the relevant chef, dishes within a group can be served to guests at different times adding to the uniqueness of wagamama – as each dish can be cooked in a matter of minutes, guests are never kept waiting long and enjoy the quality that this system provides
but wagamama doesn’t stop with its noodle bars, its lunch and dinner offering extends into take out, recipe books and an extensive catering service. whether it’s an office meeting, corporate event or celebration with friends, wagamama catering provides a fun, fabulous and fresh experience that provides a delicious and stylish alternative to standard catering offerings. from funky noodle boxes to world famous gyozas and asian canapés, packages start from as little as $16 per person providing a fun, fabulous and affordable option
with solid plans to grow the business over the next few years through new noodle bars, recipe and schools programs, australians all over the country will soon be knowing what noodles should really taste like and experience the wagamama way
