Asian restaurant chain Wagamama has revealed the opening date of its second Norwich site and there is not long to wait.

There is already a popular branch at Chantry Place and due to its popularity in the city another one is opening in the former Chiquito site at Norwich Riverside.

It will open in early February and there will be 118 covers inside and another 12 outside. 

The Riverside branch will take the number of Wagamama restaurants in the UK to 156.

Norwich Evening News: Wagamama is opening in the former Chiquito site at Norwich Riverside. Wagamama is opening in the former Chiquito site at Norwich Riverside. (Image: Newquest)

The menu, which is 50pc vegan, includes curries, including its famous chicken katsu, noodles and rice dishes. 

Alice Eagle, said: "We are so excited to be opening a new restaurant in Norwich next year.

"We have been present in the Norwich community for almost a decade, so welcoming another restaurant to this area will be hugely exciting for both us and our guests."

The new opening will create 62 new jobs and also launching soon at Riverside is Mr Mulligan's Crazy Golf at the former home of Fatso's and Riverbank Chinese Buffet.