THE opening date of a new Japanese food kiosk in a Burnham-on-Sea supermarket has been revealed. 

At the weekend, The Weekly News reported that sushi and Japanese food company YO! will open a facility at the town's Tesco superstore “very soon”.

Now, YO! has confirmed that the kiosk will start serving customers this Thursday.

A spokesperson for YO! said: “We’re excited to confirm that from October 20, the people of Burnham-on-Sea will be able to enjoy authentic Japanese dishes for lunchtimes, dinner, cosy nights in, and more.

“Our new kiosk, opening in the Tesco superstore at Love Lane, will be bringing our fresh, new menu of over 70 dishes, with much-loved customer favourites including such as chicken katsu curry, california crunch roll, chicken teriyaki noodles, and veggie gyoza available as well as the brand-new chicken yakitori skewers and heat-at-home ramen bowls.

“We’re always on the lookout for new YO! pros to create and serve our restaurant quality sushi and sensational street food at our kiosks.

“As part of our Kiosk team, YO! pros enjoy a range of benefits, including no late nights, and brilliant opportunities for support and growth.

“For further information please visit: yosushi.ats.emea1.fourth.com.”

The Burnham kiosk will be open from 7am until 5pm on weekdays and Saturday, and between 10am and 4pm on Sundays.