we ate mid afternoon on a wednesday to avoid busy-ness, but it was packed. after a short wait we got seated on a shared table right next to a family which wasn't exactly delightful. about 30 mins after ordering we finally got one dish, then another 15 mins the other two came out. made it very awkward to watch one friend eat while waiting. the room inside is pretty small so you would want to book ahead to get a nice table. the noise was extreme and we couldn't hear what each other were saying. as expected the food was very good. one important issue though is that you had to pay online, not good for a visitor like me who only has cash, luckily my friend could pay, but if it wasn't for her i don't know what i would have done. read more

Wagamama - gyoza veggie ramen - Japanese Near Me - Exeter, DEV

This place gets 4 big stars from me. Me and my friend were here and we shared summer rolls with chicken and salmon/seaweed salad, both were totally delicious! I would love to try everything on the menu because all the dishes seemed very tasty and fresh. Apart from salads and rolls they had noodles dishes, rice dishes and fresh/home made juices. The service was good, and the place felt trendy but it was too noisy. When we came at 1 o'clock we directly got a table, but after us it became a long line to the restaurant. So it is a popular place and it was Japanese people there, that is a good sign for a Japanese restaurant! read more

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This was a rather disappointing meal. They couldn't guarantee the appetizers coming out then the main dishes (no idea why, it's not difficult) so we got random dishes at random times. The veg tempura was rock hard and the veg pieces were enormous. The gyoza were deep fried (lazy). We enjoyed the soups we had for the main course. The pearl jasmine tea was waaaaaay too strong. It was very dark yellow when it came. The bill was wrong then it was corrected and still wrong so they changed it again. The floor to the back stairs (down to the toilets) was super slippery and greasy. I don't feel the prices matched the quality of what we had and wouldn't return read more

Consistantly good. Staff v good. Good for parties. Not good for hearing aids too much noise! 7.4/10 read more

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I really love wagamanas, there are so many tasty different dishes on the menu. I like the fried rice, katsu curry and some great dry noodle dishes. The gyoza are awesome so save room for them too, I also like the communal style dinning which makes it different to other places in Exeter. read more

My first and last time here Staff = unfriendly, unhelpful, uninterested Food = fresh, well cooked but only one item I liked at a push. Price = ludicrously overpriced for basically what is chicken and rice. Poor tasting overpriced wine. Value = poor Definately check the menu before booking and make sure you enjoy being sat with random people at your table because YOU WILL!! read more

Nice food, not perfect, but good enough. We went there two times. The first time I was brought the wrong meal, but it was replaced instantly and fast. The as spicy advertised meals weren't really hot, so we asked if they could use more chili or cayenne or whatever for our meals. The girl from the service said this wouldn't be a problem and if she could bring the chili on an extra plate. This she did and as we asked for the bill we discovered that the chilis were priced extra, 70p. Not a big problem, but a bit small minded and should have been told in advance. read more

Wagamama - Japanese Near Me - Exeter, DEV

We had been having some trouble finding a place to have dinner when we came across Wagamama. Even though the reviews were amazing, there were lots of people so we decided to give it a go. We tried some Korean fluffy sandwiches which were delicious. As our main, the three of us split two plates. The udon noodles were to die for in he ginger chicken stir fry. Sorry, I forgot the official name. We had the guava and passion fruit sorbet which was absolutely fantastic. The chocolate ice cream was also very good and had a great spicy kick at the end. Overall, I will definitely come back to try more read more

Wagamama is great! Like others have said, it really makes a change. Every time I have visited this wagamama in Exeter they have been queing out the door. The environment is hustle and bustle compounded by the fact you share tables with complete strangers. It's an oriental canteen, serving up fresh and delicious, satisfying dishes. I have to say the quality was not as good on my last visit. . . Noodles were mushy and dumplings were over cooked too. But, I suppose they are not a fine food outlet and it's reasonably priced. The Asahi beer is great, you must try that! Oh and edamame beans are a must too...... read more

I thought Wagamama was better than this, slow slow service, they didn't tell us they had no pork and were willing to let us order a dish that should have had it (they were just going to omit it). My Wagamama ramen was tasteless and had too many mussels and not enough chicken. The ribs were weird, tasted like lemon detergent. The duck gyoza were fair though. read more

Great service, speedy and our server Bozena was great. Very polite and checked up on us. Nothing to complain about!

To make it short: been there regularly, I like the food even though it's not real Japanese, but the waiters are too present. The moment you sit down, they basically want to take your order. An this speedboat service is standard for everything. It feels like food mass servicing at McDonalds sometimes... read more

Wagamama does very good noodles. On top of that the menu has rice dishes, seafood dishes, and curried anything-you-could-think-of. The food tastes really good, and the atomsphere of an authentic japanese noodle bar has been kept, but with a technological twist. Servers come to your table (which could also be someone elses table - it's long bars!) and enter your order into handheld keypads - which means your food is cooking before they've finished taking your order. The desserts are to die for - try the spiced meringue! Can be a little pricey, but only because you'll end up ordering one of everything on the menu ;-) read more

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Very enjoyable franchise food, makes a nice change from the usual boring pub food. I have had one really bad experience where my wife was made violently ill by some nuts being mistakenly included in her meal, but they gave a written apology and some free meal tokens, so we can set that to one side - an allergy to nuts is always going to pose a risk if you choose to eat out, whether you like it or not. But anyway, the food is always tasty, promptly served and reliable. Plum wine is a rally nice touch you won't find elsewhere, although it's best if you ask for the chilled water in a separate glass, as the undiluted wine is something else! read more

Wagamamas, situated in Exeter's Bedford street, is a really fun place to go for lunch or dinner. Since you can't book a table here (the idea is it's Japanese fast food) it can be very difficult to seat large groups, although they've started allowing group bookings via their website, so if you want to go out for Japanese cuisine with 15 of your closest chums, this is a good idea. The food here is very fun, and I especially love their vegetable dumplings. I tend to take the chopsticks home with me to use as hair accessories! The staff are friendly and helpful, if a little rushed off their feet read more

I am originally from Hong Kong, so I think it's definitely expensive for me. However, the quality of food and services is actually good. I ordered udon with side dish one day and they tasted really delicious and oriental. I could also see smiles on waiters' faces and the layout of restaurant is great. Green tea is also free and unlimited refill is included. I would recommended curry dishes too - they taste Thai =] read more

Eaten here loads as great for all the family - quick service means the kids aren't waiting for ages, & they have crayons & menus to draw on so are entertained. We all love the edamame beans, also liked are the cod cubes, the pad Thai & the pure fruit juice lollies for pudding - I love the fact you can book online too, so can sneak past queue at busy times! read more

very odd food, think this is very authentic chinese?very watery but if you're into it go for it, quite expensive. This restaurant is situated in the new princess hay shopping centre in exter amoung other restaurants such as cafe rouge, la tasa and is right opposite the new debenhams, you can sit down and eat here or takeaway the dishes read more

I am a bit of a Wagamama addict and having been to most of their restaurants all over the UK I can say that the one situated in Exeter is one of my favourites. As always, a mealtime at Wagamama is fast paced, noisy, colourful and tasty. Although not the cheapest food on offer, you get generous portions and it is certainly delicious. A good drinks selection too with free green tea on offer, and great tiger beer. The staff are extra friendly and knowledgable about their dishes (I have picky friends with allergies and whatnot!) and they were eager to help out. Also I once went for dinner when not feeling too bright and ended up not being able to eat much, although I was insistent that it was delicious, they took the cost of my plate of food off the bill. Don't miss the edamame beans with salt as a side dish, and for dessert the lychee and mango sorbet :) read more

Wagamama in Exeter is the perfect restaurant for a break for lunch from shopping or for a catch up dinner with friends. Everyone who works here is perfectly lovely and always do everything in their power to ensure you have a great experience. Would recommend this place equally to people who have never tried Japanese food and those who would consider themselves to be experts! The menu is extensive and very well priced. It features an open kitchen so you can see all the chefs at work. There is a really lovely outdoor eating area which is perfect for summer lunches. Would recommend the Chicken Chilli Ramen for sure! read more

I didn't like the Edamae beans-they were still in the pod and were difficult to deal with. Otherwise the food was really tasty.

This Wagamama's does what it does well. Fast, healthy food in an informal & fun environment. I've been to quite a few branches of this chain & this one is very good. The servioce is always very good too. read more

I have never had a bad meal from here! Really delicious food, always leave as a satisfied customer. The staff are very friendly but sometimes there are too few working throughout the busier periods and I have had to endure a short wait to pay etc. read more

Good food, nice wide selection of entrees, not like other Japanese restaurants I've been to. Very open, family style setting with long tables where everyone pulls up a seat together. A bit pricey for the portion, but it's good quality. read more