Foodie reveals the easy way you can get free Wagamama sides – and why you should never throw away their takeaway boxes
But as cash-strapped Brits are struggling to make ends meet, one
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One savvy foodie revealed how you can score two free sides at Wagamama
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There's a reason you shouldn't throw out your takeaway boxes, he revealed
Credit: tiktok/@catchagemm
The beloved restaurant chain has become a firm favourite for many looking for
The Japanese-inspired chain, known for its legendary
According to one money-smart foodie, only known as @
And if you love ordering a cheeky takeaway from the popular chain, you might not want to chuck those boxes away.
Advertisement
read more on food
Spilling the beans on the platform, the TikToker first urged foodies to download the Wagamama app on their mobile devices.
''Once you download the app and sign up a new account, you'll get a free voucher for either edamame or prawn crackers,'' he said in
''You can redeem these with your main.''
The cheapest mains, according to their new menu, start from just £10 - and by adding the free side, you'll make them more filling.
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The savvy foodie went on to reveal another easy hack to bag a free side.
''If you have one of these Wagamama takeaway boxes, all you need to do is just bring it in.
I'd heard brilliant things about Too Good to Go so spent £4.40 on an Asda bag - it was an epic fail, I can't eat it all
''The staff will let you know that you can actually trade this for a side.
''Then they will give you one of these vouchers.''
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With this voucher, he said, bargain-hunting foodies can claim the free side on the same day or during their next visit to the beloved chain.
''You can trade it in for a free side as long as you buy a main.
''Combine both offers - the one on the app and the one for the free side - and then all you need to do is just buy the main and then you'll get two free sides.''
Where can kids eat for free this summer?
THE summer holidays are here, but entertaining the kids need not cost a fortune.
Here, we reveal where you can get free and cheap meals for your little ones during the 'endless' summer holidays.
ASDA CAFE:
Nip into an Asda cafe to feed the kids after the weekly shop.
Under-16s get a hot or cold meal for £1 at any time of day.
Little ones are covered, too.
Kids under 18 months get a free Ella's baby food pouch with any purchase.
BEEFEATER:
This family-friendly pub chain makes mornings a breeze.
Two kids under 16 eat for free with the purchase of an adult breakfast for £10.99.
It's available from 6.30am to 10.30am midweek and 7am to 11am at weekends.
BELLA ITALIA:
Book a table and order an adult meal at the Italian eatery for kids aged two to 11 to get three courses and a drink for £1.
Offer valid between 4pm and 6pm on Sundays to Wednesdays.
On Thursdays, kids eat free all day when an adult meal is ordered from the a la carte menu.
DUNELM:
Make homeware shopping a fun day out.
Dunelm's Pausa Cafes are offering free kids' meals for every £4 spent on their food or drink.
Available all day, every day.
BILL'S:
Dine in at a Bill's restaurant to get up to two free kids' meals (normally £6.95 each) with an adult meal.
Valid weekdays only until August 30.
IKEA:
Make it a food day at the Swedish home store.
On every day except Fridays, enjoy a pit stop at their famous cafe from 11am to get a kids' pasta or mac and cheese dish for 95p.
Other mini meals are available for £1.50.
PIZZA EXPRESS:
Kids up to age ten can get a free three-course Piccolo meal including dough balls, pizza or pasta and dessert with every adult meal purchased.
The offer runs every day until August 11.
TESCO:
Pop to the supermarket cafe from Monday to Friday until August 30 for free kids' meals when an adult buys any item in the cafe.
You must have a Clubcard to redeem the offer.
THE RANGE:
Kids under 16 get one free meal per adult main purchased at The Range cafes.
Options include sandwiches, a cooked breakfast and fish and chips.
All kids' meals come with a piece of fruit and a drink.
Site closure
However, if you live in Manchester, you won't be able to enjoy this epic offer - as its Spinningfields location has shut its doors after two decades of serving up fan-favourite dishes, we reported in February.
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The chain first opened the Spinningfields site in August 2005, making it the second Wagamama restaurant in the city.
The venue, located in Spinningfields Square opposite Rosa's Thai, is now listed as permanently closed on the chain's website.
A message told customers: 'We're now closed at this location. but don't worry, you can still get your favourites at the nearby St Peter's Square or Printworks restaurants.'
A spokesperson for Wagamama confirmed the decision, stating: 'Given there are already two other wagamama restaurants in Manchester, guests are being directed to the two other sites to either wagamama Printworks or wagamama St Peters Square.'
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The spokesperson also hinted at potential future expansions, adding: 'We are always looking for suitable sites in and around the area.'
Despite the closure, Wagamama continues to operate across more than 170 locations across the country, including Greater Manchester locations in the Trafford Centre, Didsbury, and Salford's MediaCity.
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