Food lovers in St Albans are in for a treat with the city's Wagamama restaurant one of just 22 in the UK to be treated to the food giant's new brunch menu, set to launch next week.

From July 17 the chain will offer its first ever brunch menu, with St Albans one of the lucky few chosen - and the only one in Hertfordshire!

Served between 8.30am and 11.30am, the menu will see many of the Asian cuisine inspired chains classic dishes given a mid morning makeover.

Many familiar menu items will be offered with a breakfast twist, such as the chicken katsu waffle.

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Also on the menu are a range of 'morning baos', with bao buns stuffed with a choice of bacon, sausage, vegan bacon or vegan sausage.

As well as the food, a range of new cocktails and mocktails are to be included when the new menu becomes available next week.

Chief marketing officer Kay Bartlett said: "We've seen an increase in consumer demand for an all-day dining offering and appetite for brunch dishes.

"This announcement is in response to that, and we're thrilled to introduce our Wagamama take on brunch."

The St Albans restaurant is located within the Christopher Place Shopping Centre on Upper Dagnall Street.