Wagamama has launched two bold new dishes for Veganuary – Udonara and Tacomama – inspired by insight showing rising demand for global flavours.

The UK foodservice chain, which specialises in pan-Asian cuisine, said it aims to ‘push the boundaries’ with its new offerings, inspired by popular dishes from Italy and Mexico. Both dishes are available nationwide from 5 January 2026, while stocks last.

Available as a main dish, Udonara reimagines the classic Italian carbonara dish with a Japanese twist. The trend started in Japanese noodle bars and has generated buzz on TikTok in recent years, inspiring Wagamama to develop its own version.

The Udonara features thick udon noodles coated in a rich and creamy sauce, topped with a crispy vegan bacon alternative, king oyster mushrooms and fresh coriander cress.

On the side dishes menu, Wagamama has launched the Mexican-inspired Tacomama, built around a crispy open gyoza wrapper in place of a traditional taco shell. The ‘taco’ is topped with teriyaki mushrooms, Korean-style sweet potato mash, mixed leaves, vegan mayonnaise and pomegranate.

Steve Mangleshot, global executive chef at Wagamama, said: “We wanted to take our fusion journey further, exploring bold flavours that surprise our guests and meet their evolving tastes. That’s why we’ve been developing these dishes over the last eight to ten months. They offer a playful and unexpected twist that’s perfect for all of our guests looking for something new and exciting this January.”

These fusion offerings are the latest in a series of limited-time Veganuary specials developed by Wagamam in recent years, with previous options including the Lion’s Mane ‘Steak’ Bulgogi and Firecracker Chick’n Ramen.