Wasabi Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba

Wasabi Vegetable Gyoza Yakisoba is a popular ready-to-eat meal originally inspired by Japanese cuisine. The brand, Wasabi, was founded by Dong Hyun Kim in London in 2003, starting as a single outlet at Embankment. It has since grown into a major food service and retail brand known for bringing authentic East Asian flavours to the UK high street.

While the brand's identity is deeply rooted in Japanese food culture, the retail product range—including this yakisoba dish—is primarily manufactured within the United Kingdom to ensure freshness and supply chain efficiency for local supermarkets. The brand underwent a significant corporate change in 2019 when CapVest Partners LLP, a private equity firm, acquired a majority stake in the company to facilitate its expansion.

Today, Wasabi remains a British-based entity with its headquarters in London. The brand continues to operate both its chain of quick-service restaurants and its retail line, providing Japanese-style convenience food across the UK market. The ultimate ownership lies with CapVest, which manages a diverse portfolio of food and consumer brands.