Win unlimited free ramen for a year at new restaurant opening in Manchester

Japanese restaurant New Wave Ramen has announced it will be opening a permanent site in Manchester later this year.

New Wave Ramen is set to open a two-floor restaurant in a historic building on Tib Lane this October, following their whirlwind success at the Mackie Mayor food hall.⁠ 

But they need the help of the public to get it firmly off the ground and bring something truly special to Manchester. To do this, the noodle icons are offering donators to their campaign the chance to win free ramen for a whole year, and all you have to do is back their new Kickstarter campaign.

Nestled between King Street and Manchester Town Hall, the new location promises to be a space ‘full of character and charm’. Inspired by the new wave styles of Tokyo, it will offer ramen bowls by day and a family-style menu of small plates and izakaya sharing platters by night.

All of its dishes will be cooked over sustainable charcoal and will feature their signature ramen, stuffed chicken wings, koji aged steaks, and hay smoked chicken, along with sustainable seafood and a robust selection of plant-based dishes.

This dining experience will be complimented by a carefully curated list of wines, sake, beers and highballs, keeping the principles of Japanese hospitality at its core.

The team behind New Wave are people who are deeply passionate about Japanese food and culture with extensive experience in Michelin-starred restaurants and ramen shops.

New Wave also seeks to offer its dinners an experience that is more than just about great food. 

Owners Phil Cook, Matt Walsh, and DJ and member of UK band Editors, Elliott Williams, intend to blend food and music cultures, particularly the symbiosis between ramen and music, to create a unique atmosphere for their patrons.

The venue promises a fun, relaxed space where customers can experience the highest level of service without any gimmicks or stereotypes, soundtracked  by an eclectic playlist from some of the city’s best DJ’s and music selectors.

The new addition will include an open kitchen and bar with counter dining where customers can experience their dishes being prepared in real time, and most excitingly on the floor below its very own custom built noodle room – where fresh noodles will be prepared daily.

As part of the preparations for the opening, New Wave is currently recruiting several team members to ensure a strong start.

 A crowdfunding campaign has also been set up to help get this new venture off the ground, which also provides opportunities for supporters to grab the first bowls served at the restaurant, tickets to exclusive events, and other rewarding experiences.

One lucky winner will be selected at random to receive unlimited ramen for a year with a ‘New Wave Gold Card’, and four people will also be selected to win two tickets each to New Wave’s soft launch.⁠

Supporters can pledge £15 for a bowl of ramen, £30 for a ramen date-for-two, or as much as they wish. There’s also t-shirts, exclusive menu previews, and plenty of other great rewards for your support. All you have to do is select your reward before the end of the Kickstarter campaign on September 1st.⁠

To pledge a donation and bring the New Wave Ramen culture to life in Manchester, click HERE.