MEPC, the developer and asset manager behind Wellington Place, has announced independent Japanese fusion street food outlet, WAKI MAKI, will be the latest addition to its vibrant line-up of food and drink destinations.
Established in Leeds in 2021, WAKI MAKI has built a loyal following by serving up creative and flavourful sushi and poke bowls from Leeds University Student Union. Its new Wellington Place opening marks an exciting milestone for the business as it expands across Leeds City Centre.
Occupying a prime ground floor space at 11 Wellington Place, the venue spans 933 sq ft, offering indoor seating for around 30 people, plus an additional 12 seats outside, weather permitting.
WAKI MAKI is known for its fresh, handmade Japanese street food, including poke bowls and jumbo sushi rolls, crafted in front of customers using premium ingredients. The menu also features a selection of hot dishes, from comforting katsu curries and gyozas to miso soups and rice boxes, with new items regularly introduced. Unique to its Wellington Place location, WAKI MAKI will also offer catering services for business events and meetings.
The arrival of WAKI MAKI follows the recent opening of Bean Coffee Roasters earlier this year, further expanding the impressive roster of food and drink venues at Wellington Place, which includes Mad Frans, Good Luck Club, Sociable Folk, Hoist House, Café Nero, Pret A Manger, Sesame and Veeno.
Dominique Murray, associate marketing director at MEPC, the developer and asset manager behind Wellington Place, said: “At Wellington Place, we are committed to offering an exciting and diverse selection of food and drink experiences for our community. WAKI MAKI brings something truly unique with its fresh, made-to-order fusion menu, and we’re thrilled to welcome them as part of our ever-growing neighbourhood.”
Jonathan Phillips, founder of WAKI MAKI, added: “We are very excited to be joining the Wellington Place community as we’ve wanted to open a site within this vibrant and bustling neighbourhood for some time. We can’t wait to introduce people to WAKI MAKI and share our passion for delicious, high-quality Japanese street food.”
