RESTAURANT chain Wagamama has opened at Clarks Village in Street.

The eatery is the chain’s 167th branch in the UK, and has created around 60 jobs.

Catering for 172 covers, including 40 outside, the restaurant has been labelled the outlet village’s ‘most sustainable’.

Clarks Village said it is on track to be awarded a gold award by SKA Rating, in recognition of its sustainability credentials.

More than a dozen tables in the restaurant have been crafted from recycled chopsticks, while all furniture is made from 80%+ recycled or re-used materials.

Sita Wood, head of regional marketing at Wagamama, said: “We are so excited to have opened the doors to our brand-new restaurant in Clarks Village and are proud to announce this as our most sustainable restaurant yet.

“Our benches here (made of 100% recycled materials including our chopsticks) are now welcoming the local community and visitors of the outlet shopping destination, and we can’t wait to serve up some of our newest dishes and fresh favourites.”

The Clarks Village Wagamama is touted as the most sustainable branch in the UK

Chris Davis, centre director at Clarks Village, added: “We’re pleased to welcome Wagamama to join our unique mix of brands at Clarks Village.

“There has been a lot of excitement about Wagamama’s arrival and we’re sure it will be a huge hit with our guests.

“Along with the opening of French Connection, Slim Chickens, Rituals and Moss as well as several brand refreshes not to mention our forthcoming Open-Air Cinema, guests are in for a real treat when they visit Clarks Village this summer.”

The Wagamama opening hours at Clarks Village in Street are:
Monday: 11am to 10pm
Tuesday: 11am to 10pm
Wednesday: 11am to 10pm
Thursday: 11am to 10pm
Friday: 11am to 11pm
Saturday: 11am to 11pm
Sunday: 11am to 10pm