Such a warmly place from the outside, but so cold when you're inside. Quite smily welcome, appreciate. Once we have menus, I can feel the problem from my stomach: Too many dishes/choices and very expansive. Plus, the service was as cold as the food. No smile, not even a word, can you feel it? The cold wind from the waiter.. Brrr. And then, the food is finally here, after 20minutes approximately, and obviously it was cold. I was here for my birthday, in summer, and my food was as cold as winter. Noodles were bad, tasteless, no savour at all, such a disappointment. I was so happy to sit myself on a rainbow bench with a good mood, but I'll never come back. I won't say you don't have to go there, I'm sure it depends of your taste, but it's a no for me. read more

Wagamama - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Wagamama was one of my staples when I lived in Brighton, and it was just as good now. Wagamama has delicious food, and I really enjoy the ambiance. There are both communal and private tables, and they manage to have a fun and romantic vibe going on in their respective parts of the restaurant. Service is mixed; on our last visit, one server was great, one was terrible. (I remember it being this way years ago, too.) Service aside, it's a cool spot and the food is yum. Our duck wraps were amazing, chicken ramen got a thumbs up from me, and the boy loved his chicken katsu. read more

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It wasn't good, maybe it's rose tinted memory, maybe it's just not as good as it used to be, or maybe a year of being exposed to the blisteringly high levels of New York food left it somewhat exposed...who knows? Anyway, I didn't really enjoy it. My default dish, chicken Katsu curry (I'm having a wee guess here, it's 90% of all men's default wagamamma's dish) felt stodgy, was 'glistening' (not in an good way) and was generally a huge let down - add in pricing that seems to have verged into downright 'full sit down meal' territory and it wasn't a good experience. Staff were nice, brisk and helpful - overall though, not the place I once remembered....going to have to seriously up your game when you rock up in midtown Manhattan guys. Seriously. read more

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I am addicted to Wagamama's Chicken Kare Lomen. Whenever I feel hung-over, premenstrual or under the weather, I know kare lomen will make me feel better. The fiery red coconut and lemongrass soup soothes my soul whilst the ramen noodles, cucumber, beansprouts and finely sliced chicken breast feed my hunger. Add a side portion of edamame with chilli & garlic salt or ebi katsu (fried prawns in panko breadrumbs with a spicy chilli sauce) and I'm ready to face the world again. Occasionally, I've been given a less than hot bowl of kare lomen but the service at this branch is usually so good, it's replaced with a perfect bowl a few minutes later. The open plan dining makes eating at Wagamama a perfect place to eat cheaply, quickly and informally. The only thing that stops it from being a 5 star location is it can be unbearably noisy when it's very busy. read more

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Great for a lunch out with my friends! They were very quick to seat us, although we were a large group at rush hour. The waitresses seemed stressed and slightly jumbled because they kept bringing the wrong plates to our table, but it was also extremely busy. The food was awesome. I got the veggie gyoza starter which came with a tangy soy sauce to dip in. I really liked it! For my meal, I got the teriyaki chicken rice bowl and, after adding chili oil, was perfect to my liking! We all left very full and very satisfied. read more

Wagamama - Chicken teriyaki bowl with soy sauce and chili oil mixed in, yum! - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Wagamama's is one of Brighton's biggest restaurants, and seems to be perennially busy, even at times like 3 in the afternoon... who's eating then? Anyway, it's very big, very popular, and not bad. The food is good quality, if nothing special: I'd have thought a Japanese restaurant that doesn't offer sushi would have hamstrung itself from the off-set, but there are plenty of nice dishes here. I notice how similar they are to Pompoko, just down the road, for about double the price here... Also, the ambiance is just on the wrong side of cafeteria. Plenty of complain about here, although you can't argue with popularity. I can see why people often come here: the food isn't bad by any stretch. A meal here is just relatively uneventful: there's no really out-there flavours, universal blandness seems to be on the menu here, along with big piles of rice/noodles that fill you up rather quickly. These are cooked very well and taste very nice, but there's no sharpness, no taste beyond soya and occasionally ginger or curry. My tastebuds are very bored of places like here, especially when compared to the great flavours of Yo Sushi and Moshi Moshi, as well as Pompoko. I suppose people like it here because it's quick, and I do have to give them that: even when Wagamama's is heaving, the food comes out quickly and without a fuss, which is pretty impressive if you consider there seem to always be 50+ diners at one time. I always find my food to be lukewarm despite that, leading rise to my theory: the food is all made in advance, and flash-heated: a bit of a no-no if they're charging £7+ on most meals. No, I'm not a huge fan of Wagamama's, but I know for a fact that I'm in a minority. Everyone seems to love it here, and there's a reason it's so busy all the time. Still, if you've noted any of my complaints, I hope you'll see why I just thing Wagamama's is a poor imitation of some of Brighton's better Japanese restaurants. read more

Wagamama - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

For my first time at Wagamama, it was a lot better than I expected. I've always thought of it as the Macdonalds or KFC of the Asian food world and supported local restaurants. However, the one I was going to go to was closed for maintenance so I grinned and beared it when my boyfriend suggested Wagamama. As soon as I walked in I felt a warmth in the room, physically and metaphorically. It was scorching hot and it smelled fantastic. We were seated on a shared table which I really liked, and left to browse the menu. I was surprised to see so many Japanese foods like gyoza and ramen, but no sushi. They had Chinese steamed buns on there (Bao) and kimchi (they spell it kimchee) which I've always thought to be a Korean food. So this mix of Asian foods confused me a bit considering I thought I was meant to be a Japanese style of restaurant. I ordered the prawn itame, and my boyfriend got the chilli ramen, as well as chicken gyoza and miso soup with pickles. We drank a carrot juice and the (FREE!) green tea. My itame was gorgeous - the lemongrass and coconut with the lime and coriander worked really well together and I was happy with my choice. The miso soup was slightly tepid and I thought it could have had more tofu in it. The gyoza was great, and the sauce was lovely too. Not the best I've had but considering it's a chain, not bad. The ramen was ok, but took a lot of seasoning for it to have as much flavour as was needed. We both left full, warm and happy with our meals, and the reason I gave it 4 not 5 stars is because the miso soup let them down. Otherwise, it was great and I'll be back! read more

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Very Very disappointed with Wagamama Brighton ! What a Rip Off -:( Iv eaten many times at Exeter and sometimes Brighton .. Just before Christmas (I live in Cornwall) I decided to visit and order my fav dish Kare Lomen with tail on king prawn ! When the dish arrived my prawns had turned into shrimps (Iv had this lovely dish many times) and to my amazement basically a bowl of broth ! £10.00 worth of messy chilli soup ! With 5p worth of shrimps .. I never complain BUT was so disappointed I did so on this occasion .. The reply from the waiter was we would rather you tell us then say nothing .. Okay .. Waggamamas Re supposed to be or were a great tasty place to eat with wonderfully well presented dishes ! WHAT HAPPENED BRIGHTON ! It was such a BLATANT RIP - OFF I almost felt insulted ! Don't bother pass them by in future ! read more

Wagamama - -:) - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Met a friend here for dinner as she highly recommended the White Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake. Wagamamas can get quite busy and at the Brighton branch, the room has no dividing walls so can hear lots of conversations and the cooking happening in the background. We ordered some rice bowls which were tasty but I felt the prices were a bit higher than expected. Had the White Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake which was delicious but to be honest, it was a bit too sweet for me. Can't fault Wagamamas too much but I don't think I'll return here due to the prices and atmosphere of the restaurant. read more

Wagamama - White Chocolate Ginger Cheesecake - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

I went out here for my fathers birthday as we all liked it and we haven't been in since lockdown. When we went in it didn't take long for us to be sat down and after our or my food had arrived. I had the yaki udon same as my father. When it arrived and we had our first taste. We both agreed it was mediocre it wasn't as good as it was last time, the udon lacked any form of sauce to go with it. The udon lacks most of the meat it said it would have and it was full of cheap and frankly awfully tasting greenery. There was little in the way of noodles in the dish and my carrot juice drink was a lot worse than I remember being a lot sweeter and a lot less carrot, generally I am not going to go back and I wouldn't recommend ordering delivery either as I saw from when we sat down a dish came out of the kitchen and it was there for our entire meal with no delivery drivers in sight. Conclusion, they seem to have cut costs and in turn the food has gotten worse, don't go here it's not worth it. read more

Wagamama is decent for a chain restaurant but I don't think that it is anything overly special. As far as authenticity goes, I think that this Japanese food is as authentic as McDonalds is healthy... Still, the food is tasty and the portions are incredibly generous. The service leaves a lot to be desired as they can be incredibly slow to bring your food and they don't seem to bring all the food out at once which is a major negative for me. read more

I go there quite often because the food is always top quality and delicious. The service is always great and I like the open plan space. If I had a negative comment to make, I would say that it's a little on the pricey side. read more

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Come here if you want to be massively ripped off! I used to be a fan of Wagamamas. What the hell happened? The food used to be tasty and fresh and the prices were reasonable. You were looking to pay about £6-8 for a main... I've been getting more and more annoyed and disappointed with Wagamama but kept giving them the benefit of the doubt (stupidly). First of all, I liked the 'Itame' but after coming a few more times it tasted different, much less flavour. I asked a member of staff about it and they informed me the recipes had been changed. Yeah, cutting back on all the decent ingredients because they want to make more money more like, thinking us stupid Brits won't notice with our feeble palates? Just cos you're a chain doesn't mean you have to conform to the tasteless evils of the world!! Bit extreme Brix... Although the starters are nice, I find them over-priced too. Today I had a chilli chicken noodle dish which I kid you not, was pretty much spaghetti and tomato sauce with a few meagre strips of chicken flopping about... I actually inquired about this dish, as it was over a tenner and there was no chilli to be seen! I was then informed by the manager that if I'd ever had a noodle and meat dish from there before, I'd know that it was pretty much some noodles and a bit of sauce... Ok but it's not a freaking Italian! Absolutely extortionate prices for something that clearly isn't japanese. They really need to re-think themselves. I know Ping-Pong is Chinese, but it's a chain too and the dishes are much better, more authentic, more flavour and more reasonably priced. Take a leaf out of their books Wagamama! read more

Being a royal and dedicated fan, I was disappointed on my latest visit. The waitress was clearly not interested in our orders or even pretending that she was. When ordering soup she choose to pick just how we like our miso soup.."without" pickles. But the pickles are the best bit! That can be overlooked. We ate it nevertheless. One good thing did come of meal, after ordering plum wine, it wasnt quite to my liking and after speaking to the manager she was able to remove the charge from the bill and get me a fresh drink......20minutes later. enough said right? It gets worse, my favourite dish is 71 (the fact i know the number shows how often I go) chicken curry katsu. It comes with fantastic curry sauce and I always ask for extra. Usually they supply it in a small bowl with the main dish. When did mine come? when I had a quarter of my plate left. Now Im well aware that they state at the beginning that food will not arrive at the same time especially when they're busy. But there were only 7 people inside that evening. of which 4 people were us!!! sigh. Why O why must the service slip. The food is still amazing and regardless of events Ill still be going. Crossing my fingers for them to fix up. read more

I am a self confessed Wagamama addict!! I always order Duck Gyoza which comes with a cherry hoisin sauce (which is to die for) and the Chicken Katsu Curry which comes with sticky rice and a salad with the most amazing tasting dressing! Their fruit juices are fresh and taste amazing - my personal favourites are Fruit and Tropical. This Wagamama is usually particularly busy so be prepared to share a table with loads of random diners when it's peak time! Other than that, the staff are efficient and friendly, the food is always great quality and I've never left unhappy! read more

a. I tried this place the first time, as this chain doesn't seem to have expanded to the Americas. I was pleasantly happy and enjoyed the meal. Nice location, right in the middle of town and close to other hotels/pubs/bars. b. Plenty of vegetarian choices, liked the availability of Dumplings, Ramen Noodle soup dishes, Noodle dishes and curry dishes In one menu - that way a large group doesn't have to eat the same type of dish. Moreover, everything was pretty tasty - I tried the Surendra curry and liked it so much that I ordered an extra serving. I would stick with Japanese fusion and curry dishes here - the thai dish (pad thai) was not good and even the wrong recipe (not made with peanut sauce). Portion sizes were small for my liking and the price (or perhaps it was only because we went late and was one of the last orders). c. Service was friendly and prompt. However, they didn't bring out all the food at once, leaving some of us just staring at each other while other's ate - a sit down place should be mindful of that. I wish they open more, if one is in the US, I would definitely go. read more

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Wagamama is definitely one of the best chains around. The food is always consistent and the service usually friendly. We went to this one on a Friday night and it was quite busy but we were seated quickly. We were served by a guy who looked new and asked what we wanted for starter and main so we ordered. Our noodles came out first, followed by our gyoza which we'd ordered as a starter. I politely asked a different staff member why the Gyoza hadn't arrived first and was pretty abruptly told food comes out at different times and that this was written on the menu. Fair enough but the staff member was pretty nasty about it. The food was great as always but they could work on their customer service a bit! read more

Wagamama - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

As far as chains go, Wagamamas has to be up there with the best of them, not that there are many to be up there with. Fast, efficient and a consistently high standard of service and food. The mess hall styled eatery is a great place to grab a quick snack or meal. Although the obligatory Miso Soup is cheapish (£1.40 with pickles), the rest of the menu is quite expensive, I always leave fulfilled but it usually only last for an hour or so. That doesn't mean I don't keep going back though. The Pork Miso Ramen and authentically smiley staff go some way to making it such a loveable place. read more

Wagamama - waga - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Wagamama is a great chain Japanese restaurant featuring a variety of rice, noodle and sushi dishes to please everyone. I frequent the Wagamama in Soho in London usually but was in Brighton for work and gave it a go. It was great -- just as good as the other Wagamama's I have visited. I did knock a star because the service as others have said was not top notch, our starter was delivered after our main courses which is a bit of a faux pas... But I will be back for sure. read more

I love wagamama! It had been a long time since I'd been in one but my return to the brand (albeit in a different location) was a good one. They sell a delicious range of freshly cooked dishes, truly with something for everyone. The surroundings are good and this restaurant was clean and modern. The staff were all friendly and attentive, and the prices are very reasonable given the size of the dishes that you get. The menu is split out in a very easy to read format, so you can quickly decide what kind of thing you want to order, and if there are a few of you (as there were when I visited) the side dishes come in good sizes to share. Freshly squeezed juices, along with a good variety of other drinks, complement the food perfectly. My only complaint was that the booth we sat in was a little on the narrow side, so it was tricky making sure you didn't elbow the person next to you with your chopstick arm! The large long benches elsewhere in the restaurant though would afford more room at quieter times but at the sacrifice of privacy. Heartily recommended for healthy, inexpensive, quick food. read more

"Where shall we eat?" "I'm not sure, you decide." "No. You're the one that decided you wanted to eat out, tell me where you want to eat." "Well....ummm... I dunno. You decide." "FFS. You always do this. OK... what don't you fancy?" "Not sure." "Well, I don't really want to spend too much money. Pompoko?" "Ummmmm... I don't really want that. I am quite hungry." "Just tell me what you want! Wagamma? You want Wagamma don't you..." "Well... I wouldn't say no." "Right, let's just go to Wagamma." I have this conversation probably once every three months with my girlfriend. You never end up regretting eating at Wagamama. Green tea + katsu = complete satisfaction. Now please, just tell me the wifi password. read more

I always enjoy Wagamama even if sometime it can be a bit too much for me. The food is always well cooked and the ingredients are fresh. Also love the way they put their dishes on the paper on the table. Would definitely recommend although not necessarily my favourite place to eat. read more

Wagamama - Chicken and prawn pad thai - Japanese Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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I love Wagamama. The first time I went I was a little dubious - thinking it looked like just another gimmicky chain, with its big, impersonal tables and staff speeding around everywhere. However, it's actually a lovely, friendly place to be, and the food is excellent. Like Joseph J, I was surprised to learn that this is a chain (I've never been to any other branches so I'm not sure what they're like in comparison). Steaming bowls of fillilng noodle soup are the best bets here, with a side of edamame. Everything tastes fresh and good quality. read more

I've only eaten here once and found it okay. Its perfect for large groups as everyone sits on long benches together but I'm not too keen on sitting elbow to elbow with someone I don't know. I don't enjoy doing that with people I do know. The food is ok and comes out pretty fast. Its got quite a lot of corriander in most of the dishes though which I despise. They do sell some nice dimsum style dishes and the curries are excellent. If you want to eat quick and then get back out on the town, this is the place for you. If you want a nice relaxed, intimate meal with a few friends, then I'd check out one of the hundreds of other places near by. read more

I must say that even though so many of my friends absolutely adore Wagamama, I just don't quite get the hype. Firstly, I don't like the canteen-style seating, where everyone sits along a giant bench. When I eat out, I like a table to myself and my friends thank you very much. Also, there isn't much I can eat only a limited selection of the main dishes are wheat-free as most are made with wheat noodles or contain soy sauce or both. As for the starters, I may as well forget it unless all I want is a bowl of edamame beans. The food I did have wasn't particularly tasty either just a pile of bland rice and chicken and was most definitely overpriced at about £8. This is an expensive fast-food place that often isn't even that fast, on the handful of occasions I've been here we've all been served at different times meaning that some people have finished eating while others hadn't been served yet. If it's authentic, value for money Japanese food you're after, I would recommend heading down Jubilee Street to Pompoko (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/315695-Pompoko-Brighton ) read more

Usual quality oriental food as you'd come to expect from this brand. The restaurant is located in a newly fitted quarter which seems to somehow fit with feel of the place. It's glass walled venue has slightly less intense lighting as other branches I've been in. The kitchen is open and sizzling from where ever you are in the restaurant and the bubble of talking masks the fact no music is played. Dinning is informal with food items arriving upon cooked completion rather than a full meal order you'd come to expect from traditional experiences. They now offer take out options where you can order ahead for collection. They also have a cook book for purchase to recreate their meals at home. read more

I have to agree with Alice on the whole 'not getting the hype' point of Wagamama. It seems to be one of those places that a lot of people love, but it is rarely my first choice of place. The only reason I tend to allow myself to get taken back there is because of the duck gyoza. The reason I don't go back there too often is because said gyoza is somewhat scarily priced (£5.20 for 5 pieces). Another gripe I have about this restaurant, which may end up being something of a theme in restaurant reviews I write, is that a lot of the dishes on the menu are spicy or have chilli in them. Therefore, when I go there I feel my choices are quite limited and I normally end up getting ramen which is tasty enough but gets a bit boring because the portion is huge and each spoonful tastes the same once the noodles and chicken are gone. I do like that I can ask for a fork without feeling like a failure/buffoon. It would be an unusual day that I attempt to eat noodles with chopsticks in public! In terms of service it is generally pretty good and speedy. The orders are scribbled on your placemat so they know where to put who's food, which I think is a nice touch. Although the canteen style benches are not to everyone's taste I quite like them. However, one of the perks of this particular Wagamama is that there are breaks in the bench so if you are a smaller party then you can be separate from other customers, but if you are in a larger party you are all still on the same table. Like I say, it's not somewhere I'll be the first to put forward as a restaurant choice but it can normally serve as a decent compromise if people aren't in the mood for Italian or junk food. It's just a little pricey for what it is. read more

Wagamamas is a canteen style noodle bar which is great if you like that sort of thing. I personally do and especially being the proud owner of a toddler this is is one of the few places I can go and not feel like everyone is just willing me to leave. I've spoken to a few people who don't like it as it is pretty noisy and the format is you sit with everyone but for an informal meal I think thats part of the charm. It's pretty reasonable at the average dish being about £7 and the food is simple, fresh and good. It's mostly noodle dishes. The staff are extremely efficient, they have to be with their turnover and it's very child friendly, hence it being one of my regular haunts. read more

I know that Wagamama is a chain restaurant but this is the only one I've ever been to. The food was okay but it wasn't anything special, certainly not anything that I would go out of my way to eat. I didn't like the way they sit you on a table next to other people. When I eat out at a restaurant I like to have some privacy with my friends. Sitting at a table so close to strangers made me feel a little uneasy. I also didn't like that they bring out your meals seperately depending on what cooks more quickly. I prefer to eat my meal with my friends. I wasn't overly impressed with this restaurant. The service was friendly enough but not overly helpful. read more

Wagamamas in Brighton is no different to those in other cities. Fast, efficient, quality food served politely. The menu can be viewed online and is a fusion of east and west, with an emphasis on the east. Noodles, soups and curries feature most. It's worth checking out their time-limited specials and "guest" menu items. I always leave feeling stuffed! read more

I have been lucky enough to hit Wagas at a less than normal time and have been impressed ! The food is fresh and a delight, but if you order varied dishes expect them to come at varied times as being fresh from the pan is the criteria here, so if in a group expect to eat when it leaves the pan! The prices reflect the importance of being fresh from the kitchen to your table!!! The layout or seating is canteen style, long tables and when busy almost shoulder to shoulder so if possible dine out of peak times. Great for the kiddies, fun food and yummy. Staff are more than staff, almost feel as if there your friends...Top marks!!! Fantastic food if you like that sort of thing! read more

This place is SO reminiscent of my favorite noodle restaurant in NYC, Republic. The selection is great. Great for kids as well. I had the grilled salmon and vegetables, and the salmon was very hard after grilling. The gyoza were fabulous. read more

I have had wagamama in two different cities, but they are pretty much all the same. They all have friendly and efficient service and good food. I have had lots and lots of ramen in the past in very good places like Little Tokyo near LA, Torrence, etc) I have to say, the ramen at Wagamama is pretty good since it is based in UK. The ramen overall is a little bit on the bland side and the noodles obviously can be improved. HOWEVER, for someone who misses ramen in a different country, this was perfect for me. They put a lot of different toppings in the ramen and I felt that definitely helped the ramen's taste overall. The second time I went to Wagamama I ordered the Chicken Katsu curry. I love curry and katsu and I would say I enjoyed this dish more so than the ramen. The curry was very flavorful (you can taste a lot of spices). The chicken katsu was cooked perfectly and embedded underneath a generous portion of rice and covered with curry. I would definitely come back to this place to try more of its dishes. The service is one of the most efficient and friendly ones I have encountered in UK. Would recommend this place to anyone who misses japanese food that is not sushi related. read more

OK, I put my hands up, I am a bit of a die-hard Wagamama's fan. It's a great Asian-Fusion style restaurant, and it's ALWAYS busy. Chicken Katsu curry is my go to meal, and I always end up having the Tori-Kara-Age as a side along with some overpriced Edamame beans. Wagamama is a chain, but I have always found the food to be consistent and fresh tasting, whichever restaurant I go to. There are cheaper alternatives in the area (see Pompoko), but when I want to spend a little more I do tend to go for Wagamama. They update the menu quite regularly, the last time I went I actually didn't have Chicken Katsu Curry *gasp*and had 'surendra's curry with chicken' - a type of green curry, if you like. I did really enjoy it. I must remind myself to try more things other than Katsu Curry, but I know that I really enjoy it and I worry about taking the risk of trying something different and not liking it! Food always arrives in a timely manner ( the staff always warn you that your food may not necesarily come out in the order that you ordered it in) and free green tea is always a nice bonus. I always feel compelled to tip here as the staff are generally really nice and attentive. read more

Solid lunch, reliable, quick and tasty, our server Megan was polite and chatty, 5/5 would come back!

I've have better, more "authentic" Japanese from mall food courts. The servers were nice, food was disappointing.

Okay food. It's overpriced and the service sucks. When I got my food it was cold and not very good for £9. The soups are good but stay away from the 'curry'. read more

3.5, food was decent but kind of expensive for the quality. Nothing very exciting but you can definitely come here if you're feeling Japanese food. read more

Regular Wagamama in upcoming location of Brighton. Nothing really "exciting" stood out for me. Average, ok.

This place has the best tasting Noodle soup ever. It's a bit pricey but totally worth it. The portions are massive too.