Avolta has opened the first Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Counter in Japan.

Avolta has officially entered the Japanese market with the opening of four food & beverage concepts at Kansai International Airport (KIX), marking a significant milestone in the company’s Asia Pacific expansion strategy.

The openings form part of the fourth and final phase of the airport’s Terminal 1 redevelopment programme and represent Avolta’s first operations in Japan. Spanning approximately 500sq m, the new portfolio combines global brands with market-first concepts designed to cater to both international and domestic travellers.

Among the highlights is the introduction of Fresh to Japan for the first time. The quick-service concept focuses on convenient and health-conscious dining, offering Japanese-inspired pasta dishes, salad bowls, rice burgers and smoothies, alongside a grab-and-go selection of sandwiches and locally sourced snacks.

Singapore-based restaurant brand Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao has also made its debut in Japan through the new KIX opening. The 54-seat restaurant features the brand’s signature hand-pulled noodles and soup dumplings, complemented by exclusive menu items developed specifically for the location, including Sautéed Sliced Wagyu Beef with Scallion.

Avolta has also brought Burger King to Kansai International Airport, marking the first airport location for the quick-service restaurant brand in Japan. Positioned within the terminal with views overlooking the runway, the outlet aims to combine a familiar global offering with an enhanced airport dining experience.

Completing the line-up is the first Wolfgang Puck Kitchen Counter in Japan. The concept combines the celebrity chef’s signature menu with a locally tailored grab-and-go offer, including Japanese sweets, rice snacks and specially created bento boxes.

The launch represents an important step for Avolta as it continues to expand its presence across Asia Pacific, while strengthening its position in key international gateway airports.

Among the highlights is the introduction of Fresh to Japan for the first time.

Avolta President and CEO Asia Pacific Freda Cheung said: “The opening of our first stores in Japan is an important milestone for Avolta and a strong start for our operations in the country. Kansai International Airport is a major gateway for international and domestic travellers, and this portfolio allows us to bring market-first concepts, global brands and traveller-centric offerings into the terminal.

“We are proud to work with Kansai International Airport and to contribute to the continued transformation of Terminal 1, while building a platform for Avolta’s future growth in Japan.”

The openings reinforce Avolta’s strategy of combining international brands with locally relevant concepts to create differentiated food and beverage experiences in travel environments, while further expanding its footprint in one of Asia’s most important aviation markets.

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