Marugame Udon is opening at Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, marking the Japanese udon chain’s first UAE location outside of Dubai and its fifth outlet in the country overall.
The brand entered the UAE at Deira City Centre and has since expanded across Dubai. The Abu Dhabi opening continues what the company describes as a target of ten UAE restaurants within five years.
Marugame Udon, founded in Japan in 2000, is built around Sanuki-style udon noodles made from flour, water and salt, prepared in view of diners through what the brand calls its Live Noodle Theater. Dishes are served in as little as 40 seconds.
The Al Wahda Mall menu will include noodle soups, Japanese curries, tempura and rice dishes. UAE-specific options include Spicy Maze Udon, Chicken Katsu Curry Udon and Teriyaki Chicken Udon, alongside vegetarian choices such as Miso Udon and Tan Tan Udon.
“The upcoming opening of our fifth UAE outlet and our first in Abu Dhabi marks an exciting new chapter for Marugame Udon. The response to our restaurants in Dubai has been extremely encouraging, reflecting the growing appreciation for authentic Japanese cuisine that combines quality, freshness and affordability. Abu Dhabi is an important market for us, and we are delighted to introduce our unique dining experience to the capital. Our vision is to make Marugame Udon a familiar and much-loved dining destination across the UAE, while staying true to the Japanese traditions and craftsmanship that define the brand,” Razeen Parambil, Founder and Director of Opal Food Concepts said in a statement.
No opening date has been announced.
