Pan-Asian restaurant chain Wagamama is set to expand its global footprint by entering the Indian market in partnership with Travel Food Services (TFS).

The collaboration will see the opening of the first Wagamama restaurant at Mumbai Airport's International Terminal in 2024.

Wagamama's presence will then be expanded to 19 countries globally.

Wagamama CEO Thomas Heier said: “We are delighted to enter India later this year through our partnership with Travel Food Services, bringing our pan-Asian cuisine to a market where we anticipate significant demand.

“We look forward to working closely with TFS to scale our presence across India, as we continue our international expansion into exciting growth markets.”

Travel Food Services executive director Varun Kapur said: “Wagamama is a brand that is highly regarded worldwide, and we are thrilled to introduce it to the travelling public in India.

“We look forward to opening the sites and welcoming customers through its doors later this year.”

The expansion into India is a significant move for Wagamama, which is known for its wide array of dishes, including its grilled chicken ramen, firecracker chicken and chicken katsu curry.

The brand caters to diverse dietary needs, with half of its menu consisting of plant-based options.

Established in 1992 by Alan Yau in London's Bloomsbury district, Wagamama offers fresh and nourishing flavours to customers seated on its wooden benches.

The brand, initially named China Diner, has since expanded its global footprint with locations across Europe and the Middle East. There are locations in Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Qatar, Spain and Sweden.

In February 2024, Wagamama unveiled its plan to further expand its UK footprint with ten new restaurants.