Wagamama has introduced two limited-edition dishes that blend Asian cuisine with Italian and Mexican flavours. The pan-Asian chain, known for ramen and katsu curry, is offering the tacomama and udonara for a limited time.
The tacomama combines Mexican and Asian elements on crispy open gyoza skins. It features teriyaki mushrooms, sweet potato and kimchee mash, mixed leaves, vegan mayo, and pomegranate seeds. The reviewer noted that the mushroom filling was surprisingly juicy and meat-like.
The udonara is a fusion of Japanese udon noodles and Italian carbonara. It includes thick udon noodles in a creamy sauce, topped with crispy vegan bacon, king oyster mushrooms, and coriander. The sauce paired well with the noodles, and the vegan bacon was indistinguishable from real bacon.
Both dishes are vegan-friendly and available during Veganuary. The reviewer, a meat-eater, was impressed by how convincing the vegan ingredients tasted, noting that the dishes are worth trying even for non-vegans.
