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award-winning noodle restaurant wagamama opens in cambridge, ma

wagamama, the international dining phenomenon, is pleased to announce the opening of its second united states restaurant in cambridge’s historic harvard square on august 13, 2007. following the debut of wagamama in boston, the harvard square location joins a family of 79 restaurants in the united kingdom, ireland, australia, holland, dubai, belgium, denmark, turkey and new zealand

wagamama, the international dining phenomenon, is pleased to announce the opening of its second united states restaurant in cambridge’s historic harvard square on august 13, 2007. following the debut of wagamama in boston, the harvard square location joins a family of 79 restaurants in the united kingdom, ireland, australia, holland, dubai, belgium, denmark, turkey and new zealand

at wagamama – a japanese name that means “willful, naughty child” – speed, convenience and affordability combine with nutritious food made from fresh, quality ingredients for a total dining experience. wagamama’s promise of positive eating + positive living is more than a tagline—it’s a way of life

the wagamama menu includes selections to please diners of all ages and tastes, with everything from a healthy children’s menu to a wholesome selection of vegetarian dishes. the asian-inspired fare includes side dishes - edamame, duck gyoza, tori kara age and grilled asparagus as well as noodle and rice based entrees, ramen soups, teppan dishes and fresh salads. to quench a thirst, diners can choose from a selection of fresh juices, sake and asian beers

friendly servers using the latest in innovative wireless technology record customers’ orders at the table and instantly transmit them to the kitchen, where all selections are cooked to order. dishes are served immediately as they are prepared, thus arriving at the table at different times throughout the meal. diners are encouraged to begin eating and enjoy the wagamama experience as it unfolds

wagamama in harvard square is located at 57 jfk street, near winthrop park and other well-known local eateries such as upstairs on the square, om restaurant and grendals den. while the speedy service and fun wait staff contribute to the restaurant’s unique, dynamic atmosphere, the simple, stylish design by the architectural design firm gensler creates a modern environment. similar in layout to the faneuil hall restaurant, the harvard square location was built by shawmut design and construction and features attractive wall finishes in walnut to enhance the restaurant’s contemporary look. in keeping with wagamama’s international concept, the 4,250 square-foot harvard square restaurant features an open kitchen and communal-style seating for 130 indoors

“we are very excited about the opening of our harvard square restaurant. following the successful launch of our boston location, we’re pleased to bring the wagamama experience to cambridge as we continue our expansion throughout the east coast” said steve hill, wagamama ceo

"we are happy to welcome wagamama to the harvard square restaurant community. businesses and residents alike have been awaiting wagamama's opening in the square, " said denise jillson, harvard square business association director

since the opening of its first restaurant in london in the early 1990s, wagamama has enjoyed a steadily growing reputation for excellence. in 2005 and 2006 zagat readers voted wagamama the most popular restaurant in london – a place where high-profile celebrities like janet jackson and keira knightley go for great food

now you’re invited to experience london’s most popular noodle restaurant. come visit wagamama in harvard square, and see what positive eating + positive living is all about!

hours: mon – sat: 11:30am until 11:00pm, sun: noon until 10:00pm

for further information, visit wagamama.us
address: 57 jfk street, cambridge, MA 02138

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