Brand introduces 26 craveable new dishes, 15 Asian-inspired beverages and all-new customizable dining experiences as it reinvents the modern pan-Asian restaurant experience
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For more than 30 years, wagamama has built a passionate global following by serving bold, pan-Asian cuisine in an energetic, communal dining environment. Today, the iconic restaurant brand is entering an exciting new chapter in the United States with the launch of its most significant menu evolution yet.
Designed using extensive guest feedback and inspired by today’s dining culture, wagamama’s refreshed menu introduces 26 craveable new dishes, 15 Asian-inspired beverages and several entirely new menu categories that give guests more ways than ever to discover and customize their dining experience.
The menu launch is part of a broader transformation taking place across the U.S. business. With new leadership, a new U.S. headquarters in Tampa, redesigned restaurants and a renewed focus on creating memorable guest experiences, wagamama is evolving for a new generation of American diners while remaining true to the spirit that has made it a global favorite.
“Today’s guests want more than a great meal – they’re looking for discovery, adventure, exploration and experiences they can share,” said Stephen Judge, CEO of wagamama USA. “This new menu is a direct reflection of what our guests told us they wanted. We’ve expanded opportunities to customize, created exciting new flavor experiences and introduced a new beverage program that’s as bold and unexpected as our food. It’s a new era for wagamama in the U.S.”
A Menu Built Around What Guests Crave
The new menu blends globally inspired comfort food with playful innovation, offering new reasons to visit whether guests are stopping in for lunch, dinner, happy hour or late-night cocktails.
Highlights of the new menu include:
- 26 craveable new bites designed for sharing and discovery, including Salt + Pepper Calamari, Korean BBQ Meatballs, Roti Canai and Korean BBQ Wings.
- All-new menu categories like Bao Bun Tacos featuring Fire Pork Belly, Short Rib and Thai Chili Shrimp, plus Wagyumama® Sliders with Korean Fire, Wagamama BBQ, Backyard and Teriyaki flavors, and crispy Togarashi French Fries.
- New customization options that allow guests to build their own ramen and salads, creating a personalized dining experience.
- Expanded entrée offerings, including new Tonkotsu and Shiitake Miso ramen, as well as fresh Ahi Tuna and Thai Chili Shrimp poke bowls.
- Fresh, flavor-packed salads, including the Mandarin Salad, Wagamama Thai Salad and Yuzu Caesar Salad.
- Indulgent new desserts, including Banana Egg Rolls, Chocolate Trilogy Cake, Apple Pie + Cinnamon Potstickers, and three ice cream flavors: Coconut with toasted coconut flakes, Mango with caramel, and Red Bean with raw cane sugar. .
A Beverage Program Worth Raising a Glass To
The new beverage menu introduces 15 Asian-inspired drinks alongside two entirely new signature cocktail collections.
Guests can sip handcrafted cocktails including, Pretty Little Pour, Lychee + Blood Orange Sangria, Shichimi Old Fashioned, Dark Honey and Punch Drunk, while the new Wagaritas ® feature Thai Chili, Sweet Heat, Tropical Drama and Soft Chaos
The new Wagatinis® platform features globally inspired flavors with the Ube Espresso Martini and Lychee Martini.
The beverage program also expands non-alcoholic cocktails, which include the Coconut Drift, Citrus Ember, Asian Mint Lemonade, and Asian Arnold Palmer. Wagamama also offers freshly made iced teas and lemonade, premium La Colombe hot coffee and a curated Tea Forte collection featuring Jasmine Green, Sencha, Cherry Blossom and White Ginger Pear.
Reinventing the wagamama Experience
The new menu reflects a larger strategy centered on creating restaurants that deliver more than great food. The recently remodeled Tampa restaurant brings that vision to life through refreshed interiors, more comfortable seating, a dedicated bar and flexible private dining space. From elevated hospitality to menu innovation informed by guest feedback, wagamama is investing in the experience today’s diners seek – 0one that blends bold flavors, social energy and cultural relevance.
The new menu is now available at participating wagamama locations nationwide. For more information, visit https://wagamama.us/.
About wagamama
For more than 30 years, wagamama has served fresh, bold pan-Asian dishes inspired by the flavors of Japan and beyond. Known for its casual dining atmosphere and made-to-order meals, the global restaurant brand continues to evolve while staying true to its founding belief that good food has the power to nourish both body and soul. With a new U.S. headquarters in Tampa, Florida, wagamama is investing in the future of its American business through innovation, hospitality and unforgettable dining experiences. To learn more about Wagamama and make a reservation, visit www.wagamama.us.
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