Marugame Udon confirms Brent Cross site

17-May-2022 - Last updated on 17-May-2022 at 09:53 GMT

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Marugame Udon will open a site in Brent Cross later this year bringing its total number of sites in the capital to five.

As reported by BigHospitality earlier this year, the udon specialist has taken a 350 sqm site at the retail and leisure destination’s upstairs restaurant area.

The restaurant will have 129 covers and will also offer takeaway for customers on-the-go, click and collect and delivery options from partner, Deliveroo.

Marugame Udon made its UK and European debut in the capital last year with its flagship site off Liverpool Street, followed by three further openings in The O2, Canary Wharf and St Christopher’s Place.

Further expansion for the group is planned, with a sites currently lined up in Soho and Kingston. The brand is also understood to be close to openings its first regional site.

Marugame Udon is the world’s largest udon and tempura restaurant group, with over 12,500 sites globally.

“We’re constantly looking at new ways to shake up our offering and introducing new casual dining concepts where our customers can sit down and have freshly prepared restaurant cuisine has been a big focus this year,” says Brent Cross general manager Chris Barnes.

“Marugame Udon is just the start as we look to welcome more brands looking to expand their UK footprint. We can’t wait for Marugame to open.”