Wasabi is a fast food restaurant chain based in the United Kingdom, focused on Japanese, East Asian-inspired fast food, especially sushi and bento, and operating primarily in London, England, with further branches elsewhere in England as of 2022.[1] Wasabi was founded in London in 2003 by Dong Hyun Kim, a South Korean entrepreneur.[4] In November 2019, Henry Birts joined as CEO.[5]
Funding
In October 2016, the company secured £25 million in debt financing from HSBC to support expansion.[6]
In May 2019, Capdesia, with co-investor Sushiro Global Holdings, purchased a minority stake of the company.[7]