Wagamama launches new vegan menu

It includes vegan versions of yaki soba and pad thai

The kare burosu vegan ramen

Wagamama has launched a new vegan menu featuring 29 plant-based dishes.

In response to growing demand from vegans and vegetarians, the new concoctions have been created by executive chef Steve Mangleshot.

There are 11 vegan dishes on the new menu, and the rest are vegetarian. All have been inspired by different areas of Asia.

Amongst the vegan dishes is a newly crafted kare burosu ramen consisting of vitamin-rich vegetables and udon noodles in a curried broth, accompanied by shichimi coated silken tofu, a kick of chilli and a fresh coriander garnish.

There’s also the yasai itame: rice noodles in a spicy green coconut and lemongrass soup topped with tofu and vegetables, stir-fried beansprouts, red and spring onions, bok choi, peppers, mushrooms and chillies, garnished with coriander and lime.


 The yasai itame 

Non-veggie favourites, pad thai and yaki soba, have also both been given vegan makeovers.

And the yasai samla curry - a fragrant, spicy lemongrass and coconut curry with tofu, peppers, shiitake mushrooms and baby plum tomatoes. served with white rice and garnished with spring onions, chilli and coriander - was this year awarded “best curry” In PETA’s Food Awards.

The chilli tofu salad

Sadly the vegan menu is somewhat lacking in the pudding department, with just two sorbets on offer: pink guava and passionfruit, or lemon and lime.

Wagamama’s Customer Director Emma Woods says: “When talking to vegan customers, what they want the most, is inclusion. That is the same with our vegetarian fans.

“Our first ever dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu can be the starting point to support a vegan lifestyle choice. From its October launch, we will be listening to our fans to make sure we are constantly adapting and innovating to meet customer desires and a modern lifestyle.”

The number of vegans in the UK is rising and has grown 350 per cent over the past ten years

There are currently over half a million vegans in the UK, which is more than one per cent of the population. 42 per cent of UK vegans are aged between 15 and 34 too.