Maki & Ramen has signed for a 7,065 sq ft unit at Metrocentre’s The Qube hospitality hub.
Following completion of the deal, The Qube, which is located in the centre’s Yellow Mall and is home to 20 brands occupying 80,000 sq ft, is fully let.
Ben Cox, director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, asset manager of Metrocentre, said: “The addition of Maki & Ramen further elevates Yellow Mall, underlining the growing demand for quality, Asian-inspired cuisine in the North East. Our ability to bring this restaurant concept to Metrocentre is a sign of the destination’s regional dominance and catchment strength, and our commitment to providing guests with a well-rounded, unique experience.”
Michael Anthony Salvador, COO at Maki & Ramen, added: “Maki & Ramen are excited to bring our amazing food to the Gateshead community. To be alongside some of the best brands in the UK and to be in one of the most prestigious shopping malls in the UK is an honour. We’re proud to have our charity partner NIDAS: Changing Lives, alongside us to open our second site in the North East. We cannot wait to give our Maki Fam the biggest site to date, with just under 200 covers and the same quality that our ramen lovers across the UK have come to expect.”
