The award-winning Maneki Ramen has announced it will open a second site in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter next spring.

Maneki Ramen Birmingham will take over a 2,000 sq ft space boasting room for 70 covers, plus an additional 40 seats downstairs.

The new venue, which follows the restaurant’s Worcester site, will create 20 new jobs for local people, with the team being led by Head Chef Pete Dovaston. After spending time living in Tokyo, New York, and China, Pete uses traditional techniques he learned, particularly in Japan, to create Maneki Ramen’s menus, using locally sourced ingredients to keep the dishes seasonal and fresh.

Popular dishes include Tebasaki Wings with Ginger and Furikake, Roast Duck Ramen with Sesame Bean Sprouts and Pak Choi, Katsu Curry with Sushi Rice and a choice of protein, and Sesame Miso Shoyu with Charred Sweetcorn and Nori.

Food collection and delivery options will also be available, with the new menu featuring most of the staple classics, with a few upgrades exclusive to Birmingham.

A carefully curated drinks menu will include Suntory Haku Vodka, natural wines, and cocktails such as the popular tipple ‘East & West’, which contains Gin, Yuzu, Hibiscus, Lime and Orange.

Part of the ART Hospitality group, Maneki won the title of Japanese Restaurant of the Year 2023, at the Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards 2023.

Gearing up for the launch of Maneki Ramen Birmingham, Pete said: “Birmingham has a vibrant foodie scene, so opening a new restaurant in the city has been one of our business aspirations for some time.

“The new restaurant will be in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter, we can’t wait to become part of the community and bring all the Maneki dishes people know and love, as well as introducing some extra new and exciting ones. We’ll see you soon Birmingham!”