Wagamama to open ‘flagship’ Battersea Power Station restaurant

A new “flagship” Wagamama restaurant will have capacity for 150 diners when it opens this month.

The chain, which serves Japanese-inspired pan-Asian food, will open at Battersea Power Station on Monday April 17.

Wagamama first opened in Bloomsbury in 1992 and now serves a 50% plant-based menu, including rice bowls, noodles and curries.

After an eight-year restoration, the Grade II* listed power station opened its doors to the public in October 2022. The London landmark is home to more than 100 shops, bars, restaurants, 254 apartments, offices and leisure venues.

A glass elevator experience takes visitors to the top of the building’s northwest chimney, offering 360-degree views.

Wagamama, Battersea Power Station

Located in Prospect Way, outside the power station and the new Underground station, the Wagamama restaurant will be open seven days a week.

It will create 75 new jobs, bringing Wagamama’s total to 157 restaurants across the UK.

Wagamama opening

Overseeing the opening are general manager Anastasia Kozinova and head chef Diara Blahima, who, collectively, have worked at wagamama for 30 years.

Anastasia said: “We are so excited to open the doors to our brand-new flagship restaurant in such an iconic part of London. Our benches will soon be welcoming the community of Battersea alongside those travelling to the historic Power Station for a destination visit and we can’t wait to serve up some of our fresh favourites to all.

“Our fantastic new team have been working hard to ensure we can bring our much-loved Wagamama service to the people of Battersea and they are so excited to land in their beautiful new restaurant once works are complete.”

World Heart Beat

Wagamama is teaming up with World Heart Beat, a Battersea and Wandsworth-based charity working closely with schools and community organisations in Nine Elms, whose goal is to transform the lives of young people through music.

The company is sponsoring a primary school’s participation in World Heart Beat’s outreach programme, as well as school concerts and family events.

Sal Sherratt, commercial director, at World Heart Beat, said: “World Heart Beat wants children from all backgrounds to be able to come together with their peers to nurture friendships, learn new skills and grow in confidence. We bring joy to children’s lives through music. We are so grateful to wagamama for their vital support and hope other businesses will follow their example.”