I am Asian.... so I have high expectations for Asian food. I came on a Saturday afternoon at 12pm and the place wasn't busy at all. I knew what I was in for so was not surprised. Wagamama is a chain the UK for pretty passible Asian food in Europe. So really 4.5 stars for Asian food starved traveller who's been away from amazing Asian food for almost 3 weeks, more like 2.5 for true Asian food rating. To the food, my husband ordered the chicken katsu curry which is a pretty safe order that he has had before. It is a more consistent choice on their menu. I hear they change their menu every now and then. I had their yaki udon. I almost wanted to try their ramen but their chefs and servers couldn't tell me if they used authentic ramen. lol. They said it was brought up from London. Their udon was fine. It wasn't Sanuki udon for the record. I do like to visit Wagamama when I am in the UK for my Asian fix as they are a safe bet so I will be there again. read more

What to say here? Mixed reviews. If in the area it is good Asian fusion. But their are some caveats. You can see my review from 3 weeks ago, little different experience. Don't order the juices! They are watered down. The waitress tried to say that they are not or that it is due to the carrots here in Scotland.. what? I've had the the carrots and Scotland and they are not 50%wafer. And also don't order pad Thai unless you want bland.. Now, I ordered the ramen bowls and they were really good. Also the chili margarita was tasty. The service was good but don't try to justify watered down juices. Sorry we make our own juice and it is obvious. Anyhow give your own feedback if you check it out. Pretty trendy Asian fusion place. So I'll have to check back. read more

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This is the 2nd time I've eaten here and both times have not failed to disappoint. The first time I got a spicy curry dish but it ended up being Rice with spicy sesame seed oil. No curry and only hot but not tasty. Actually the manager agreed and took it off our bill it was so bad. The second time I actually tried a Pad Thai and it also ended up being extremely bland and unfortunately not tasty. I also ordered a carrot juice with Ginger and although you could taste the Ginger the carrot was hard to be found and was very very watery. I'm really not impressed with this restaurant. Its very busy, and even though the service is sufficient, its not great and you are just moved through like a number. The décor is cool and if you are getting drinks, I recommend the chilli margarita! Also if you do eat here, stick to the ramens. My husband loved his both times. read more

Wagamama - Really watery carrot "juice". Actually its orange colored water wirh a hint of carrot and ginger. - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

We have been to this Wagamama before and never had any issues, but this time it was different. At a time where the Covid-19 pandemic (Omicron variant) is badly affecting the UK, we were surprised and concerned that the place was as busy as it was. There were barriers between the different parties, but the place was hot, with different parties fairly close to each other and the place felt portly ventilated. I felt that our food was improperly cooked, with the Mushroom Bao bun soft and falling to pieces as you lifted it off the plate. My yasai pad thai was lacking in flavour, looked hastily thrown together, had burnt vegetables and the noodles seemed to be slightly slimy. I decided not to complain as we were both hungry and just wanted to get out as quickly as possible. read more

During the time that I lived in Scotland for the half of last year, Wagamama became my home for Asian food. I usually don't think that Asian chain restaurants can capture the flavors that my mom's home cooked Asian food, but Wagamama did. Somehow they did and I went to this place many times. For appetizers, I always go with the chili squid. I love seafood. Most of the time, I get squid that's cooked to where when you bite into it, it breaks apart and isn't rubbery. The squid is covered a good amount of spices and not extremely deep fried so it's healthier. My usual entree was always the cha han with chicken and shrimp. (I love when you can get two meats with fried rice and you aren't charged extra.) This dish is definitely worth the price because it also comes with a small miso soup and a small dish of pickled veggies. I've learned that miso soup is awesome when it's chilly outside. Time for dessert. I'm not the biggest fan of coconut, but if you ever get the chance, order the coconut ice cream. You will not be disappointed. It even has little crunchy flakes that give the ice cream texture. I guess my only complaint is that if you are a party of one, they try to stick you at a seat where you are facing a wall. With that being said, I always get my money's worth here. read more

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Fast food? Fast service? I used to love wagamama but now there is a lot of competition out there and it has just seemed to have gone down the hill a little bit. So normally I'm straight into the Katsu Curry which you cannot fault but last night I tried something a little different, I went for the Teriyaki Beef. It was nice but just nice. There is a great selection of food and the service is normally really quick and friendly! It's set out with long benches and chopsticks at the ready. A great fall back but not for something a little different. read more

Wagamama - Elderflower tea - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Fantastic food and great customer service. I popped in for some food after shopping - its healthy, fast and delicious. And I felt completely comfortable eating there alone, the staff were just lovely. Even when I sent my dumplings back! I'm only just learning to be brave and complain when things aren't right. These were just a bit sub-par .. chewy and overcooked, like they'd sat around for a whole. But when I mentioned it, if they were whisked away and replaced, with the manager coming over to apologise and say they'd take them off the bill. And they did! And the new ones tasted every bit as good as I expect Wagamama dumplings to taste. Dee-licious. Ok, it's not 'real' Japanese food, but it's really good, reliable and a great choice. read more

Wagamama - Grilled fish ramen - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I love trying new eateries as much as the next person, but occasionally I crave something familiar, non-risky, warm and comforting that doesn't break the bank. Wagamama just along the road from the main Buchanan Street drag is one such place and a handy informal pitstop. I know the score: that I'll be getting a little close for comfort with strangers on the communal tables, that I can stow my bag/coat/shopping on the clever little shelves under my table, that my meal will come as soon as it is cooked and won't be sitting around being kept warm if my dining partners meal isn't ready. We're talking vegetarian friendly/gluten-free friendly menu and very tasty fastish food. Everyone has a favourite dish at Wagamama and mine is the vegetable yasai katsu curry - sweet potato, aubergine and butternut squash are deep-fried in Japanese panko breadcrumbs and served with sticky fragrant rice and a curry sauce. Topped with pickles, this dish is as mouth watering as it gets. There's a chicken version of this for the meat-eaters. On a rare day that I can fit in a dessert it has to be the white chocolate ginger cheesecake with a hint of chili. Yum! Tip: A cup of hot green tea is complimentary, it's good for your health, and doesn't taste too bad either! read more

Wagamama - vegetable katsu curry. a reliable old favourite! - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Wagamama is always a dependable choice for fast, tasty Asian food, with plenty of choice for veggies too. I will go out of my way to seek one out in any city if I happen to be in the vicinity, and I once spent an entire week eating out in the Cardiff branch (hey, the other veggie choices were limited at the time!) . The Glasgow city branch has become a favourite with us for early evening eating before a show or a movie, as you know that the service is snappy and efficient and that you'll be out in plenty of time to get to your show. The atmosphere is brash, bright and bustling with long tables and bench seating that can make it difficult to have a private conversation when it's busy. But if you wanted an intimate dinner with your date, you wouldn't be eating here. This is a Japanese-style fast food chain, not an fancy upmarket restaurant. Get over yourself and embrace the funky Wagamama ethos - and the wooden chopsticks (they will provide western cutlery if you ask). You do often see Oriental families eating in here, so they must be doing something right. It's also pretty child-friendly, and I love the little baby chairs that they clamp onto the ends of the tables. They're also considerate enough to seat families away from the rest of the diners whenever possible, so you're not usually too disturbed by wailing rug rats. The menu changes often enough to keep your interest - on this visit I tried the new Mahi Mahi fish curry, which came with sweet potato chunks and rice. OK, the actual fish portion wasn't huge, but overall the dish was very tasty and adequately filling. It's worth exploring the side dishes too as they make interesting divertissments to the main course. A favourite of mine is the edamame beans with garlic and chilli salt, and the yasai gyoza dumplings with soya sauce are delicious. For a healthy drinks accompaniment choose one of the fresh fruit juices or ask for some green tea - this is free with a meal, although it can be hard to get top-ups if the place is busy. I usually go straight for the Asahi Super Dry, although this time I tried their new iki beer, which has green tea and yuzu (Japanese lemons) in the brew - very quaffable with the food and easy to convince yourself that the antioxidants are doing you good! Prices are moderate - a main dish with a side portion and a beer or two will set you back about twenty quid a head. That's not unreasonable for the city centre. If you haven't tried Japanese food before, you owe it to yourself to try Wagamama. It's an easy introduction to Asian-style fast eating and, because it's a chain, they are a dependable eatery if you're in another town that is lucky enough to have a branch. Kampai! read more

When I first heard of Wagas I thought that its not for me, as I am a quite a fussy eater. I thought all of the dishes (including desserts) would somehow involve fish, and may I just say, i bloody hate fish. However when my friends actually convinced me to go there for lunch - I had a really good time. I mean, the menu was slightly confusing to begin with "What the hell is Ramen? Is that some sort of fish?" but once i read through it a couple of times i finally got it. Long story short, I fell in love with Wagas and I go there quite often now because their food tastes amazing, and it is delivered to you within literally 10 minutes. The customer service is really good - people that work there are very friendly. However if you are looking for a quiet, private little table this is not a place for you. read more

Wagamama - Chicken tama rice. Yummy - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Everytime I'm here I order the same thing: Teriyaki Soba Beef which is grilled teriyaki beef on a bed of teppan fried soba noodles with curry oil, mangetout, chillies, red and spring onions, beansprouts and bok choi with teriyaki sauce, coriander and sesame seeds. Its amazing! The beef is so tender, the noodles have a great taste to them with just the right amount of chilli. Firm favourite. I also order Ebi Gyoza on the side which is deep-fried prawn and vegetable dumplings served with a spicy citrus ponzu dipping sauce, compliments the dishes well! read more

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We decided to head to the cinema for a movie double bill and between films, we got pretty hungry! I'd heard a lot about their tofu chilli salad at Wagamama and was eager to give it a try! Wagamama was pretty busy, but we got a seat straight away and ordered some of the free green tea. I do love that you can basically have as much as you want for free as it's pretty tasty! It's also really good to have whilst you wait for your food to arrive. We went for the yasai ramen bowl as well as the tofu chilli salad. We also ordered a side of edamame beans to share (does anyone else always order a side to share between two?) and one of the healthy juices. First of all, the edamame beans. I LOVE edamame and these were exceptional. Cooked perfectly and seasoned with garlic and chilli. They were basically a little bowl of perfection and a good alternative to sharing a bowl of fries at a restaurant. The seasoning really made these stand out. It wasn't too spicy and there was just the right amount of garlic. I went for the fresh tropical juice too, which consists of mango, apple and orange. It was refreshing, delicious and just made us want to try the rest. The 'clean green' also caught our attention. Next time! Before long, it was time for the main courses! The yasai ramen was a pretty huge portion. Consisting of Japanese omelette, crispy fried tofu and mushrooms in a vegetable noodle soup, there was quite a lot of different flavours present here. The tofu was my favourite part. Lightly fried and dusted with seasoning, we ended up eating it all first before starting with the rest of the dish. This dish was just a really good, hearty meal that is perfect for keeping you refuelled and full of energy. It was a big portion, but didn't feel heavy and we finished every last drop. For me, the star of the show was the tofu chilli salad. This is one of the best things we've ever eaten in Wagamama. This consisted of stir-fried tofu, aubergines, red pepper, asparagus, mangetout, tender-stem broccoli, red onion and baby gem lettuce in a sweet chilli dressing with chillies, spring onions and cashew nuts. Simply put, this was brilliant! The tofu was perfectly cooked and all of the flavours just went perfectly together. The sweet chilli dressing, red onion and asparagus stood out and the tofu was there to really soak up all of the different flavours present on the plate. It's one of the best salads I've had in Glasgow. You should go get it. I've never been the biggest fans of chains. A lot of the time, the actual food part of the experience can feel like a bit of an afterthought, but that wasn't the case here. I had a great time at Wagamama and will definitely be back soon. read more

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We've been here a few times now and one thing remains the same. The service and standard of food has always been really great, and we've come to expect nothing less. We've never had an issue getting a seat, even on a busy friday night, and this night was no different. We were going to see To Kill A Mockingbird at the Theatre Royal later that night and wanted something hearty and on the quicker side, so we popped in here and as always, were glad we did. My boyfriend usually opts for something more on the spicy side, but tonight, we both went for the Chicken and Prawn Cha Han which was fried rice with chicken, prawns and a selection of vegetables. It really is a great deal as well, because it comes with picked vegetables on the side as well as miso soup, which we both love!! Our food arrived without much hesitation and it was piping hot and the veg fresh. So tasty, I can't wait to go back! The waitress was prompt and friendly, and we were able to get our bill once done, pay and leave without too much hassle. I quit enjoy that the seating here is almost like family seating. Long tables with bench seating, four seats to a table, with cutlery and sauces separating the next four seat section. A family from America sat down next to us and were eyeing our meals, so curious and seemingly out of their element. As always, a great experience, I can't wait to go back! read more

Wagamama - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Ramen with class. This place is warm and inviting as long as you don't mind sitting family style with a bunch of strangers. No room to hang your coat up and the benches don't have backs. The food is great though! I had chicken ramen which was very tasty and the wagamama ramen had good portions of each type of meat. The fresh juices are also very good! read more

My favourite place to go to eat! We travel from Dumfries to Glasgow just to go to Wagamama. The staff are lovely, the food is perfect, it feels calm with good vibes. The ramen is delicious, definitely recommend coming here! read more

Wagamama - Edamame beans with chilli and garlic salt - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Stopped in this well known chain for a quick weekday lunch. Loads of stuff to choose from, and loads of veggie options, but I came for the one of the popular ramen/soup dishes. I used to go to another japanese chain for these dishes but decided to try Wagamamma. The place wasn't too busy, so the service was pretty quick and friendly without being too obtrusive. I went for the chicken ramen, and at £8.95 was really decent value, as the types of soup are really filling. However, it was slightly disappointing, lacking in any great flavour, noodles a bit stodgy, chicken a little bland and needing plenty of seasoning/chilli flakes to liven the thing up. On the positive side though...it filled me up for the day and is pretty healthy and fresh, as is the rest of the menu. Next time i'll try something different as this is a pleasant place for an early quiet lunch or a sociable evening meal. Not bad! read more

Chicken Katsui Curry !!!! NOM Squared Great Food , Reasonable price I dont need to say anything else, ok maybe i do. Its no secret its set up to get you out on your arse as quick as possible, from the get your food as soon as its ready even if the rest of your party aint got theres to the fact the seats have no backs , so u cant lean back and relax. The only issue i have is that they take your empty plate even if others aint finished, i like to enjoy my meal and chat. having them come over three or four times is annoying and the plate thing when one person finishes they just take it is just plain rude. Also you need some type of permit for them to give you a knife, i could only manage an upgrade to a fork and spoon combo ( i must look dodgy) Even if the amazing food doesnt do it for you , my girlfriend informed me that the waitress looks like supermodel Giselle . . so there ya go lads read more

I finally experienced the wonders of Waga recently with my mate Steve W. He was flabbergasted that I had waited 20 something years to sample its wonderful menu - and I can't believe it took me so long, either! Keeping it brief and cheery - because the menu is so big it'll take me a while to elaborate on it - here are some reasons why you should head down to this tasty chain... - Perky staff who have an uncanny knack of remembering a million orders off the top of their heads. - Speedy service. - Good food that is well presented and tastes fresh. - An opportunity to try new, exciting foods. - MASSIVE BOWLS. And that's it. If you like to eat and think big - and eat big - then this is the place for you. The soup bowl is like a swimming pool full of chicken (trust me, that's more attractive than it sounds), the chicken nibbles are delish, and it's generally a fun experience. The restaurant is laid out in a crisp, social, orderly fashion and if you're not used to eating with chopsticks it can get messy, but that's all part of the experience. Great if you're wanting a bit of a culinary adventure but want a modern, family pleasing option. Just like the Spice Girls, it spiced up my life. read more

I never know just how much I romanticize a memory until I attempt to relive it. I remember eating at wagamama here in 2004 when I first visited the UK, and I loved enjoying a glass of elderflower pressé with my noodle dish. What I seem to have misplaced in my memory is the quality of the food. The elderflower pressé is still fantastic, but my veg noodle dish was drowning in a sauce that was more tomato than chili. And thanks to the culinary experience we shared at wagamama, my partner now has this restaurant to hold above my head when it comes to waxing poetic on great experiences worth reliving. read more

This place is minimalistic to the extreme with long benches stretching the length of the room and you just get assigned a seat wherever there is space - if you are in groups larger than 6 you may be in bother. The food is great and arrives pretty rapidly but that also takes away from the place because (and I don't want to go all bohemian, but) you can't get a 'connection' with the restaurant or staff since you are simply sitting on a money-making conveyor belt that wants you in and out as quickly as possible. That kinda makes this place a fast-food restaurant hybrid since it is good food - equivalent to a decent restaurant - but with the impersonal feel of a McBurger bar. read more

If I'm looking for something tasty and quick Wagamama is always the first place that pops into my mind. I've frequented several of their locations but I think the Glasgow restaurant is my favourite, a large open and airy space with bustling chatter that, thankfully, isn't oppressive. The food is always fresh and, while I know it's not for everyone, I love that they serve it as soon as it's ready rather than waiting for everyone's food to be finished. There's nothing I hate more than being presented with a tepid plate of food that's obviously been hanging around while my companion's dish has been finished. I'm a great fan of their big bowls of ramen and also the chilli men but decided to opt for the chicken katsu curry with a side of duck gyoza (rather than the chicken I usually favour). The curry was lovely, the batter on the chicken crispy, plenty of sticky rice and the sauce a little spicier than you sometimes get with a katsu (but I liked that). The only criticism would be that I would have liked a bit more of the sauce! The duck gyoza were absolutely delicious and served with a lovely cherry hoi sin sauce. I'll definitely be ordering these again. My friend and I decided to share desserts and indulged in the coconut reika and sweet ginger and apple gyoza. The coconut reika was creamy yet refreshing and the gyoza nicely sticky and oozing with perfectly spiced apple but the custard they were served with was unfortunately a bit insipid. As usual the staff were friendly and efficient and a pleasant dining experience was had by all. I'm sure Wagamama's will remain one of my regular haunts for some time to come. read more

Superduper delicious food! The bao burgers are just the best! Such a tasty combination of the salty sauce and the shitake mushrooms! Delicious and I hve to say: a must try! read more

Wagamama - Vegan Bao Burger - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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As an enthusiast of Japanese cuisine, as well as other great Asian fare, I was ever so keen to try out Wagamama when it first opened (wow, that was years ago now). I have been a number of times since then, most recently for a friend's birthday dinner. Sadly, every time I've eaten here the decline in excellence has been almost consistent each time. The restaurant itself always seems to be positively bristling with hungry patrons, and the staff are constantly rushing about. Service can be a bit slow, but it's understandable given the usual number of customers, and the waiting staff can usually be spied bustling about in a flurry of plates and notepads. There are definitely times where it seems there are not enough servers to handle the amount of business coming through the door. By and large the servers are nice, but I have once or twice had a brush with the apathy monster. Food-wise, I have always admired the menu selection. Here, I can order things that I can't order at Ichiban, and vice versa. To my sincere disappointment, whilst prices have crept up, the portions and quality of the cuts of meat in the various dishes have lessened. The veg is always fresh, though, and the noodle portions are quite generous. The one thing saving this review from a big old 'meh' is their magnificent allergy book! My dear sister has a wheat allergy, and you'd be surprised the amount of things that contain wheat... it even sneaks into sauces. Wagamama, unlike most other restaurants, very sensibly, keeps an allergy catalogue for their dishes and their ingredients. The waitress was also very helpful and enthusiastic in helping my sister make a safe and satisfying selection. Kudos, oh mysterious waitress lady! read more

Okay, so I just found myself doing the 3/4 star hover dance on this review and so thought I'd be kind and go for the four. Wagamama just leaves me a bit like this: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The food is always seriously fresh and pretty tasty - last time I came here I had the chicken & prawn cha-han; a huge bowl of rice filled with veggies (no mushrooms for me!) and, as expected, chicken & prawns. And it's lovely, but not outstanding. I can't eat chilli (demon food) so that leaves me fairly short on options - the ramen looks gorgeous but CHILLI so I'm safe with this rice option. The service is quick - you get your food as soon as it's ready and it's reasonably priced (although I'm sure I could get similar quality of food cheaper). The bench layout for seats is annoying too. I have short legs and it's a recipe for disaster. I'll likely come back as it's a safe option, but Wagamama doesn't wow me. read more

I don't know what I was expecting. Maybe my expectations were formed by years of watching Studio Ghibli anime. My head was filled with images, bowls of steaming noodles, plates of dumplings and such, straight out of Spirited Away. The decor is more school dining room than luxurious surroundings. Benches with dark wooden tables filled the room with some shelves for singles around the edge of the room. The menu is extensive and contained some delicious sounding dishes. I chose one of the specials (complete wagamama) thinking that it was my best bet for freshness and speed. The fruit juice was a melange of three fruits and was produced fresh. Very Delicious. The next course was dumplings that were frankly disappointing. Not the fresh potstickers I was expecting. Instead they were tough, dry and cold. Finally, the big bowl of chicken ramen in chicken and pork broth was placed in front of me. It was a full breast of chicken and some nice greens and pickled vegetables. The noodles were well cooked but there were not a lot of them. Two or three dips with the chopsticks and I was left with a bowl of noodle free broth. I would be very forgiving if the meal did not come roughly to 15 quid. The surroundings and type of food served made the place feel cheap and cheerful. But the quality of the food and the price made me think that this visit is a one-off. read more

Hmm... I don't really know what to think of Wagamama's anymore. I used to love coming here with friends and in my last year of High School this was where I came for all my friends 18th as it's big enough to accommodate big groups. On my recent visits, however, both the service and food have left much to be desired. The last couple of times I've had to wait over 20 minutes for my food, or one dish arrives and then 15 minutes later the other appears. I find this a little bit bizarre but it seems to be the norm as on my last two visits the waitress has pointed out that each of my fellow diners dish might be served at different times. This makes for a slightly anti-social dining experience as you either wait till your food is cold so you can eat together with your other diners or you scoff away while everyone else is staring at your meal with their tongues hanging out. The prices are also pretty steep for what you get. I usually get a noodle dish with chicken which is usually just 95% noodle with a few slices of chicken, not really worth the £9. The noodles are so thick that last time I felt like I was eating boiled worms and that's the soba noodles which are meant to be thin... I'd dread to think what their udon noodles are like! After my last couple of visits Wagamama has left me under whelmed and still hungry and I don't think I'll be rushing back. read more

FOOD// First timer at Wagamama, so can't say how it compares, but food was surprisingly decent. Fresh, a bit expensive for the portions, but food itself was good. Ramen noodles are definitely not real fresh or instant ramen. They use some other kind of Asian noodle. Chili pepper squid starter was good. The fried rice/cha han uses brown rice. Rice was coated in a lot oil, but it tasted good. SERVICE// Our long-haired blonde server seemed to take a dislike to us. I noticed other staff were pretty friendly, and she seemed friendly to other diners as well, but surly with us. I think overall service seems like it would be friendly for most. SPACE// Fresh, modern, and open style. Long bench style seating mostly. read more

Wagamama is generally a good fall back if you're in a new town and can't find anywhere that's vegetarian or vegan friendly, as quite a few of their veggie dishes can be made vegan if you just ask them to not include the egg. I was disappointed with the Glasgow place though. Don't get me wrong, the staff are lovely, and it's a nice, clean, bright and open place. But they brought me the wrong meal. To be honest I was pretty hungry, and didn't want my pal to feel self conscious eating hers on her own while I waited for a new one to come, so I didn't bother saying to them and just ate it. What I ordered was a variation of the Yasai Wagamama Pad Tai, which is egg-fried rice noodles in a tamarind sauce with fried tofu, egg, beansprouts, leeks, chinese chives, spring onions, garlic, ginger, mint and chillies, garnished with coriander cress, fried shallots, peanuts and lime. I thought that sounded lovely, and particularly fancied the peanuts and lime. What I actually received (I think) was Yasai Chan Han, which is stir-fried rice with fried tofu, egg, mangetout, mushrooms, sweetcorn and spring onions, served with a side portion of miso soup and pickles. So really quite a different dish. Also, it was pretty bland, and there was an awful lot of rice and not many vegetables. It would definitely have benefited from more spring onions at least. And I don't like sweetcorn at all, but it was so bland I actually couldn't taste the sweetcorn, so it was sufferable at least! The tofu tasted of nothing. Generally though, tofu tastes of nothing, so it has to be seasoned, and I don't think this tofu had anything done to it. So a very dull and boring meal really. Filled a hole but it wasn't a delicious experience. I think it's quite expensive too - it was about £6 for a glass of wine, and they didn't have soda. Bah. I should have asked them to bring me the correct meal, so I shouldn't complain too much. I would try it again to see if they did better next time, but in Glasgow I'd probably rather go to OKO, or The Hanoi Bike Shop. read more

I really only went into Wagamama's because it was in my eyeline and I was bloody starving. This is never the best reason to eat anywhere, but I had heard so many people raving about Wagamama's that I felt a little ashamed that I hadn't even tried it out myself yet, because I'm a huge fan of Japanese food. We stepped inside and were shown to spaces mid bench, in between a couple who were chatting about the meaning of life and another pair, one of which was literally choking to death on something. Our paper placemats and hideous, wooden chopsticks (pet hate) were slapped down and we were left to it. The menu was just bland and uninteresting from first glance. I was surprised that sushi wasn't offered, and I didn't see a lot of my usual favourites. The waitress asked if we wanted drinks as soon as my bum touched the bench, and whisked them out, plonking them nearby us. She didn't even give them to us! I wasn't happy. I finally decided on Ebi Rasukaree, a prawn dish in a coconut and lime sauce, with peppers, onions and mange-tout with chilis on a bed of sticky rice. This sounded the best of the bunch really, and we waited, puzzled as to why the waitress kept scribbling stuff on our paper place-mats. The atmosphere was void. As others have said, it is very minimalistic but I would go for clinical and cold, very unfriendly. The staff buzz around in red t-shirts and not once did I feel welcome, our waitress wasn't a great English speaker and she spoke in the quietest voice I have ever not heard. She whispered something about our dishes coming out at different times, and I had no clue what she meant. Nothing was explained. My boyfriend's meal came first, a bowl of chicken ramen, and he could have sworn that the meat was pork. The noodles looked like Supernoodles, and the broth was a weird colour. He wasn't impressed. My dish came a few minutes later, absolutely deluged in the sauce. The rice didn't taste like Japanese rice, and I could barely get my chopsticks to grip it because of the sauce. After a few mouthfuls, I was sick of it, and the sauce was bland and just not at all what I was expecting. I left most of it, which says a lot for me because I really was ravenous. We were in and out of there in half an hour, and we were getting stared at whilst we sat to finish our drinks. The bill, for 2 mains, a side of Edameme beans and two drinks was about £27. No-one even bothered to ask us how the meal was or say goodbye. This is probably one of the worst dining experiences I have ever had in all honesty. It might be because I have sampled the amazing cuisine on offer at one of Glasgow's authentic Japanese restaurants, and this just tasted like a cheap Gregg's sausage roll compared to that. Don't waste your money here, head to Ichiban or NanaKusa where you'll be made to feel like a valued customer, and the food is head and shoulders above Wagamama's poor attempts. read more

Wagamama - Japanese Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

To give a Wagamama only two stars feels to me like blasphemy, but this one unfortunately deserves only that. I've been a regular here for about 4 years, and its was always great, even when I moved away from Glasgow, it was always a must when I came back. However, the last couple of times have shown it's just not as good as it used to be..... Wagamama prides itself as fast food, so the food comes as soon as its done, which I don't have a problem with, until it starts to feel like by being there, you're in the way. The staff, who are normally great, on this occasion seemed distracted and at times irritable. Everybody can have an off day, and I'm usually able to cope as long as the food is good... On this occasion, it was not. My personal addiction is the Chicken Gyoza, they're half the reason i go, but this time, they were undercooked and the dipping sauce nothing but chili oil. The main, the Chicken Ramen, is usually full of crisp greens, perfectly grilled chicken with an outstanding broth, but this time it was anything but. The broth was pretty much just water, the chicken incredibly dry and the greens had been cooked way beyond the point of no return.... All in all, having been to others, I still love Wagamama, but will most probably give this one a miss my next trip to Glasgow.... And so end a long standing tradition....... read more

What happened Wagamama? You use to be so cool, so cheap, and wonderfully delicious. Yet you were none of these things from super forgetful waitress that forgot everything about our order, to the 30 minutes it took for the food to arrive (when most of the place was empty), to paying 9 pounds for Ramen! Seriously! Wagamama =/= friend to the students We had to ask for glasses of water three times from the waitress. And the wagamama ramen was highly disappointing, little flavour, and little character. read more

Lovely well presented food at value for money

I like this place! If you want restraurant quality service and Asian food, then go to an Asian restauarant. You wouldn't to go a McDonald's and except table service would you?! mmmkay. The food in here is bloody fantastic. The Yaki Udon being a personal favourite of mine. Always seasoned to perfection and bursting with flavour, it is a dish to be savoured (as you pack it away at a god-almighty speed). They also do this breaded chicken dish here with sticky rice and some kind of curry sauce. I saw people having it loads when I was in before so had it the last time we visited and it was very nice indeed! The cheese cake in here is a hands-down winner and even when you're stuffed from after you massive plate of noodles, you will definitely find room once you see the desert delights they have to offer! They also have fruit juice ice lollies as well. Perfect to have as you walk out the restaurant on a sunny summer's evening. With free green tea with your meal, enjoy the flavours and the food. Recommended spot for a bite before heading up the hill to the cinema or taking a break from a long day of shopping. Thumbs up read more

This is a good solid restaurant for Japanese food and you will enjoy this place overall. The food is top notch and the atmosphere helps you to feel that you are in an Asian environment. I have had a few dishes and I am always wanting to go back and try a load of other meals. I had the sharing dessert dish it was really good well worth it. You get spot on portions and on the table you get your own chilli oil and other choices of tasty oil to go over your meal, which I find is a good call! There is a good choice of drinks and the service is always good whatever the day! If you want a good solid quick meal this is the place to go! read more

I met Clare S here for lunch one day, mainly for something reasonably healthy and tasty. I've eaten in other branches but not this one and, well it turns out there is a reason Wagamama is so popular, they've got their franchising down to a tee! Still not a massive fan of having to clamber of benches but once we were seated, our order was taken quickly and the food turned up a few minutes later (like 5 minutes or so). It was so quick it was a little disconcerting. I had ordered the ..... a big bowl of deliciousness, noodles, chicken, a tasty broth with a nice chilli kick to it, perfect on a cold day and to thwart an oncoming cold. A side of stir-fried greens included pak choi, longstem broccoli and comes in a delicious teriyaki style sauce, with thin shavings of garlic. I like the food here, it is always tasty no matter what I've tried, the portions are on the generous side, and the staff are well drilled if a little 'cold' at times. In saying that, not a place I'd hurry back to, not for any negative reason, but mostly because I don't think it'll ever be an amazing experience and there are plenty of other places in the vicinity to try. So, as a reliable fall-back, Wagamama will always be a safe option and that's no bad thing. read more

I just went for lunch with an ex-colleague and for a mid-day indulgence it was just the ticket, quick service, swift food and pretty nice too. Had chicken teriaki which was lovely, and some frozen yogurt with chocolate in ginger with a bit of chilli - hot and cold at the same time - a bit too odd for my tastes I think. Not sure the school canteen tables would do it for a cosy meal for two but for a lunchtime catch-up it was ace. read more

Lovely Noodle Shop! super helpful and attentive staff. contemporary building and casual atmosphere. the yaki udon noodles with the firecracker sauce on the side is a must! read more

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Their new vegan meals are amazing! The Mushroom buns are the best! The kare burosu ramen is my life. Honestly it taste so good. The mushrooms in it and the udon noodles and everything. If you order at deliveroo be careful as sometimes the ramen will spill as their containers are a bit leaky. Sometimes they also burn the cauliflower but when they get it right which is 9/10 times their food is heaven! read more

Wagamama is one of those over-promoted, over-hyped Japanese/"fusion" style restaurants. It's awlays crammed and the waiters scribble and scrawl your order with haste across the piece of paper that serves as your place-mat for the duration of your unwelcome 20-minute visit. It's a fairly nice restaurant, with full-length glass windows and wooden tables and benches, where you dine indoors-looking-out, pompously, and awkwardly one place setting away from a complete stranger. The food leaves much to be desired. I've given Wagamama so many goes and have been disappointed each and every time. I tried a noodle soup, which just burned the surface of my mouth and left me feeling water-logged; so I moved on to the chicken curry, which was basically flavourless and unexciting. I tried another noodle dish, which was so crammed full of ingredients that I didn't even know what I was tasting. The beauty of most Asian food dishes is their simplicity; something which is completely lost on Wagamama. Rather than trying it 6 times and convincing yourself it's something wrong with you... take my word for it, all those people inside are just as disappointed. It seems to be some elaborate ruse. Save your money, and take it to Ichiban, Oko, or Sapporo. read more

I had never been before, but of course I had heard people rave about it. When my friend then asked me if I fancied going to grab some Sunday dinner, I of course said yes. The restaurant is always busy, and it's huge. Luckily, while you're asked to stand at the door, waiting for some space to appear, you get to peruse the menu. Thankfully I had my friend with me to give me a heads-up, N.B. apparently the gyoza aren't recommendable, and with her approval of the dish I was ordering we were taken to our seats in no time. The interior reminds me a little of a canteen - long tables and benches, but the best thing about the seating arrangements is the little shelf under the table - perfect for stuffing your coats, hats, scarves, phones, bags and other articles of stuff in. It's ingenious! The waiting staff is super friendly - they explained (laughing) to me why they were drawing numbers on my place mat and that I needn't worry about it. I went for the chicken and prawn Yaki Soba, and my friend had the same as well as pork belly steamed bun. The food was fresh, came quickly and was piping hot (VERY much appreciated). The food was delicious. The portions are huge which made me happy because it meant that I was able to take my leftovers home for lab lunch the following day. I think I already know what I want to eat the next time I come here. It's highly likely that I'll be ordering the peach iced tea again because it's awesome, and definitely more of the unlimited (bottomless?) and free green tea (now, how on Earth can you fault a restaurant that gives you free green tea? Green tea makes me happy, but free green tea, well, I'm lost for words). From my very limited experience, I think Wagamama's will always be a safe option - tasty and reliable, you know what you're getting. It's four stars from me! read more