wagamama

It'll be interesting to see how this location performs considering its proximity to St. Marks Place, which is home to quite a few excellent Japanese eateries.

The restaurant started in London in the '90s and now has outposts around the world.

Noodles, rice and curry will be arriving at 55 Third Avenue, yet another sleek addition to the nearly unrecognizable stretch of the East Village.

The chain, which began in London in the early '90s, draws fans for its Japanese comfort foods including several types of ramen, curries, gyoza and donburi.