The newest Wagamama restaurant is set to open in the Hatfield's Galleria next week.

Wagamama in Hatfield will hold its grand opening on Monday, March 6.

The franchise joins Wagamama’s already established restaurants in Hertfordshire in Stevenage, Watford and St Albans.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The seating area inside Wagamama can cover 130 people.The seating area inside Wagamama can cover 130 people. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

Located at The Galleria outlet centre on Comet Way, Wagamama has been designed for 130 covers inside and an extra 24 outside.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Ambient lighting and cosy vibes were assured all throughout the restaurant.Ambient lighting and cosy vibes were assured all throughout the restaurant. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

Open seven days a week, the new restaurant opening has created 62 new jobs, bringing Wagamama’s total to 156 restaurants across the UK.Welwyn Hatfield Times: Wagamama chefs were hard at work, perfecting dishes for Monday's opening.Wagamama chefs were hard at work, perfecting dishes for Monday's opening. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

Overseeing the grand opening, Wagamama Hatfield’s general manager Aziz said: “We are so excited to start serving the Hatfield community.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Radovan, Wagamama's chef who specialises in training and opening days exclusively.Radovan, Wagamama's chef who specialises in training and opening days exclusively. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

"The Galleria is one of Hertfordshire’s top shopping destinations, so we are delighted to be opening our doors. We can’t wait to welcome new faces to enjoy our nourishing and delicious dishes.”

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The restaurants head chef, sous chef and chef in training were trying out their own creations.The restaurants head chef, sous chef and chef in training were trying out their own creations. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

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Welwyn Hatfield Times: An extra 24 people can be seated outside the restaurant as well.An extra 24 people can be seated outside the restaurant as well. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

Tim Stirling, centre director at The Galleria, commented: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Japanese-inspired restaurant, Wagamama, to our restaurant line-up.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The bar area of Wagamama in Hatfield.The bar area of Wagamama in Hatfield. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

"We are confident that guests will enjoy the wide variety of dishes on the menu, including extensive vegetarian and vegan options, making it the perfect place to recharge whilst shopping in the outlet.”

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The restaurants large open plan kitchen where all the magic happens.The restaurants large open plan kitchen where all the magic happens. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

Throughout March, Wagamama is supporting students by launching ‘student hubs’, offering them a safe space to connect with their peers.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Tables are set and ready to be dined on at the grand opening.Tables are set and ready to be dined on at the grand opening. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

From Monday, March 6 to Tuesday, March 29 -  on Mondays and Tuesdays - students from University of Hertfordshire who are members of the noodle union will be able to make use of Wagamama’s hub.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Another creative part of the restaurants décor.Another creative part of the restaurants décor. (Image: Gopika Madhu)

                                                                                                         

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The hubs will have space for 25 students at a time, on a first come first served basis. Each student will be eligible to redeem a free side and drink with the purchase of a main meal, and the first 10 students to arrive each day will receive a student care package filled with exclusive Wagamama goodies.