Chain offering food from across Asia takes over former Nat West premises
The interior of itsu
A new branch of itsu has fully opened in Putney this Friday (14 October) taking over the former Nat West Bank premises at 153-155 High Street.
The store offered the first 400 people through the doors a free lunch the previous day.
It is part of an East-Asian inspired chain of fast-food restaurants, which serves hot and cold food aimed at commuters and office workers either to takeaway or dine-in.
Menu items range from sushi to salad, noodles, rice bowls as well as steamed gyoza and bao buns.
The store also contains digital ordering screens which enables quicker service and allows customisation of a meal.
The company says most dishes cost less than £7.50 and are under 500 calories.
There is an offer of 15% off for students and NHS workers and for the final 30 minutes before closing, sushi and salads are half-price.
The site 8,194 sq ft will become the 77th store that the company has in England, 55 of which are in London.
The chain was founded by Julian Metcalfe, who was also a co-founder of Pret a Manger, with the first branch opening in Chelsea in 1997. Mr Metcalfe says he was inspired to start the company after a visit to Tokyo in 1994.
Neil Miller, Chief Customer Officer for Itsu said: “We’re looking forward to adding our Asian-inspired menu to the high street and offering this family-orientated community a convenient and nutritious option in our comfortable dine-in restaurant.
“We’ll also be offering a fantastic new delivery option to Putney’s evolving food delivery scene, ensuring customers can also enjoy our food in the comfort of their own homes."
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