RESTAURANT chain Wagamama is set to open a new location in Dundee.
The chain, which sells Asian-inspired food, already has a number of outlets across Scotland, including in Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Livingston.
The Courier reports that the firm is now eyeing a move into the former Mozza pizza restaurant site on Whitehall Street, which has been empty since last year.
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Wagamama has applied for a licence to run its new restaurant with documents lodged with the council by Wagamama Limited showing the restaurant would be open between 10am and 10pm daily, with a capacity for 128 people.
A sign has also been placed on the door advertising the plans but an opening date for the restaurant is still to be confirmed.
Wagamama – which is run by former Frankie & Benny’s owner The Restaurant Group – is known for dishes including chicken katsu curry, ramen and bao buns.
It would serve as a boost for the street, which has one of the highest vacancy rates in the centre.
According to The Courier, more than 23% of the units on the street are empty.
The National has approached Wagamama for comment.
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