Had lunch today, there for the first time. The food quality and taste were excellent. The service was very attentive and the general manager, Peter was wonderful and Jason our server was terrific. Highly recommend! read more

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Stumbled across this on one of the options for restaurant week-- it did not disappoint. The service was quick, attentive & friendly. The place itself was chic, romantic yet not too fancy-moderate with a dab of "wear your best casual dress." The jasmine tea was quite wonderful, don't leave it too long in, the more bitter it'll get. We go the bao buns for appetizer & spicy ahi (kind of like a crispy rice) and we enjoyed both of them. I must say the spicy ahi had a very spicy Thai chili pepper on it so that's something to look out for. I got the spicy salmon, which came with these yummy noodles, seasoned so well. My friend enjoyed this "curry avert gar'" she notes that it was very filling and fresh. The chocolate cake had a acquired taste to it-like a Ferraro rocher mixed with chocolate chips and surprisingly the tempura banana was so good Can't wait to come back one day to try everything else read more

wagamama - midtown - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Pros: great food, beautiful decor, delicious cocktails Cons: ramen could use more broth Delicious ramen and great cocktails! Honestly, I should have known better because wagamama is known for their high quality food. I got the tantanmen and the beef was delicious! My only criticism was that the noodle to broth ratio was slightly off. Not enough broth and too much noodle. I asked for a side of kimchi and it paired so well with that ramen. I honestly think they should just put kimchi on the tantanmen. The Thai chili marg was sooo yummy and quite strong tbh. I loved addition of the coconut syrup. There are loads of vegetarian and chicken options, so it's great for anyone who has a vegetarian friend or a friend who only eats chicken. The restaurant decor was beautiful and spacious. The service was also great too. read more

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Wagamama 100 W. 55th. St. New York, NY 10019 Chicken Teriyaki Donburi Spicy Salmon Teriyaki Soba My brother and I dined at this restaurant in midtown. The plates looked quite appetizing and the chefs clearly paid attention to detail when preparing this meal. Chicken Teriyaki Donburi: While the entree looked like a large serving, it was primarily the side dish as the main portion was small; this is a catch-22 because the chicken tasted rather bland. Although, the over easy egg did add some flavor to this plate. Spicy Salmon Teriyaki Soba: Unfortunately, I cannot acquire a taste for this type of fish. Although it was loaded with soba noodles and greens, the protein is not my preferred choice. Aside from mediocre food, the overall service was far from stellar. First and foremost, the server did not bring me a spoon. He also would not refill our water glasses. For these reasons, I had to get the water and utensils myself. We noticed how he showed favoritism toward another party because they ordered cocktails; he didn't forget about their drinks. Our plates didn't arrive at the same time. My brother's fish was served 10 minutes later. While the food looked fantastic, the taste and service was at the opposite end of the spectrum. Unfortunately, there won't be a next time because I can dine in Chinatown for entrees that taste better and are lighter on the wallet. #wagamama #wagamamamodtown #chickenteriyakidonburi #spicysalmonteriyakisoba read more

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This place was so cute inside with a great menu that has something for everyone. The dumplings had great flavors, the ahi tuna poke was pretty much what you expect of a poke bowl and the wagyu soba was also very good. The chicken katsu was probably one of the best I've had in quite some time. Would definitely come back. read more

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What a great place! pan-Asian favorites at a casual, upbeat reasonably priced restaurant in midtown. It's great for families and larger groups. Casual, upbeat and very satisfying. read more

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This is a great spot to stop in the city! While it's Asian fusion they do have options for pickier palette. The service was good and our waiter was very helpful with recommendations. The restaraunt is clean, in a great location, and not too fancy for us tourists to stop at. Not my favorite food taste wise, and my sliders were a little soggy. read more

wagamama - midtown - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

A lovely meal! Great place get a meal pre New York City center. Quick and tasty at a fair price.

I always have dinner here with family and friends when seeing something nearby. I never have had poor service or bad food. Literally EVERYTHING on the menu is delicious. Standouts for me are the ahi tuna nachos, the miso cod soba, and the Tokyo fries! I had all three tonight on my most recent visit so I'm attaching photos. Those Tokyo Fries-OMG. I dream about them. So unique and delicious. It's a huge restaurant and bar so hardly ever difficult to get a table. Plenty of seating. Literally the only drawback is the narrow and steep staircase downstairs for the bathroom. I wait until we get to whatever venue we are going to next to use the bathroom. read more

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Robin was our server. She was very kind and we appreciate her very much. We made reservations through open table. We arrived at a good time 4:30 ish. An hour later, the restaurant was crowded. We started with appetizers -gyoza - five tasty dumplings steamed with chicken -chili calamari fried squid. shichimi spice. chili + cilantro dipping sauce Both appetizers were tasty. The calamari was prepared differently than I was acustomed to but it was flss as Vergil and delicious. We ordered the following.. -kare burosu / (vg) vegan hero shichimi-coated tofu. grilled mixed mushrooms. chili. udon noodles. curried vegetable broth -chicken teriyaki donburi * grilled chicken. teriyaki sauce. sticky white rice. seasonal greens. carrots, scallions, kimchi. sesame seeds -wagamama salad tomatoes. cucumber. asparagus. radish. seaweed. pickled ginger. pickled carrots. citrus ponzu. miso dressing. noodle Presentation was nice. The food was good. Vegetables were fresh. The only thing I wasn't too Keen on were the drinks. Very tart and not balanced. read more

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I didn't realize that some Wagamamas are much better than others. This is a good one! Great location and the food is amazing. Yummy comfort food but with some other really good stuff like the Thai Chili Margarita (absolutely a stand out!!) and the ahi on crispy rice. The noodles in the ramen are perfectly cooked and the service is attentive and friendly. We visit anytime we are in NYC. It's a chain we love! read more

wagamama - midtown - Thai Chili Margarita - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

When it's just too easy to eat. First of all, and this is the hill I'm standing on, Asian cuisine hits different (notice how I can't quite bring myself to say it's the best)! Yeah I still standing. Now that you're listening, Wagamama is just easy Asian cuisine. Not fine dining, but not fast food or casual dining. The ambiance and finish of the food makes it something in between, where people who can afford to eat a $100 plate go for a quick bite for a decent price. The service is always wonderful and there's something for everyone (if you like Asian flavor profiles). read more

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Solid customer service and decent food. The layout is definitely relaxing and simple. Would recommend if trying out new fusion restaurants! read more

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It was my first time eating at Wagamama in midtown, NYC and I so loved the food. So loved the fried chicken Korean bao, karaage chicken bao for appetizers. And for my entree I had their chicken teriyaki donburi grilled served with chickenteriyaki sauce, sticky white rice, seasonal greens, carrots, scallions, kimchi, and sesame seeds that was super filling and so darn delicious. Highly recommend coming here for lunch or dinner in a group to have a shareable taste of just about everything. The atmosphere was so welcoming and the staff was so friendly and accommodating. read more

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Stopped by for takeout. This review is just for the vegan ramen to go. The vegan option is spicy and the spice level cannot be modified. So the server suggested replacing with vegetarian broth and mentioned it still tastes good. It took about 15 min for my piping hot noodles to be ready. I rushed home because the hot food in thin plastic contains that may melt had me worried. As for taste the veggie broth was lacking. No flavor. The tofu is fried tempura style. Also, they use udon noodles, which isn't the same feel of actual ramen. For $20 this was a little disappointing. read more

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Random pick. Great vibe. Open kitchen. Bench or booth seating. Greeted immediately by friendly hostess. Server was pleasant and good service. Food was great! Starter gozya chicken filled. It was gently browned and very tasty. Shareable. Ahi rice bowl. Fab! Seared perfect, edamame, seaweed, miso cucumber, pickled daikon. greens and rice. Great presentation and filling. Beef brisket donburi. Added egg. Nicely spiced. Good tasting. Plenty of non alcoholic offerings as well as full bar. Outdoor seating too. read more

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Always good. Quick services& nice people. Chicken Katsu is the mom plus Korean bbq. Good location. read more

Was just looking for some small plates because we were eating at an awkward time. This place was perfect for that. They have lots of shareable plates to order from. We ordered miso sweet potato baos and crispy rice ahi. Loved both of these and wanted to try more! Prices were okay. Waitress was very kind and the inside was nice and clean. Lots of other plates available that sound good. read more

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Stopped in during restaurant week. They had a nice RW special, one sharable appetizer, an entree and a dessert for $30. You could add on selected drinks for $10 extra. We had the bang bang cauliflower (spicy and delicious) and the chicken gyoza. For our entree we both ordered the nama spicy tuna ( basically a tuna rice bowl), that was just OK. The drinks were delicious! Strong with the perfect amount of spice. I had the Thai chili margarita...so good. The space was a nice size and there were a lot of people working. The wait for drinks and food wasn't long at all. All of the staff were really nice and helpful. The floor was a little sticky, but we went pretty late so I'll give it a pass. If I go back, I'd have drinks and small bites and maybe try the ramen. read more

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Perfect for a quick lunch. Surprisingly no wait, we walked right in and got seated. Love the interior. Very clean, modern, & minimal. We did the bang bang cauliflower (sauce on the side) since they said it was spicy. A few orders of the bao buns (Korean fried chicken, pork bellly, mixed mushroom). All were okay. I enjoyed the pork belly one the most, it came with a panko crusted apple, so it was a nice balance. The calamari was also good. FYI: They'll offer still or sparkling water (bottled & at a cost)... but you can ASK for tap water. Pricing was reasonable. Great service. Good food. read more

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A few friends and I visited the midtown location on a Sunday evening for dinner. It was easy to get a reservation around 6:30PM and it wasn't too busy when we arrived. It is a nice large space. We ordered the "a taste of wagamama" menu. The food was fantastic! And it was even more fantastic for the price. The tasting menu includes 4 dishes paired with 4 "sips". We enjoyed all of the food. The korean fried chicken boa was a nice crispy even with all of the delicious sweet, smokey and slightly spicy sauce. We were really surprised at how much we enjoyed the mixed mushroom and panko eggplant bao. The katsu and yaki soba were solid and was a really good portion. We had a few more drinks afterwards, but were more than satisfied with the quality and amount of food. I would definitely come here again for the food. Unfortunately, what fell short for us was the service. The service was extremely slow and we noticed each server was texting on the floor every time we needed their attention. Also, it was odd how the food and drinks came separately. We were warned that the food would come in an irregular cadence, but we expected the sake parings to come with the food. Instead, the sake pairings came all at once and we were told to taste the sake in a different order than how the menu was listed. The edemame and blossom cocktail were listed together on the tasting menu and were the only food/cocktail that came around the same time together. read more

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The food was fantastic. The pork belly bao bun was delicious. The staff was welcoming and the food was very very good. Would definitely recommend. We visited the midtown location and we were thrilled to learn there's a location in Boston, close to home. read more

Service was good and friendly. The food however was not good. We had the crispy rice ahi and the korean fried chicken bao. I'm glad we stopped there and didn't order more items. The korean fried chicken had too much panko and it was hard to bite into. The flavor was very strange. I understand the fusion aspect but this was a very sweet bao. A little tang too but it was not savory and didn't taste good. The ahi tuna...you have to search for the tuna and the fish flavor in general. Pretty disappointed unfortunately. read more

Wife and I walked in and she's already looking at the menu like it's the most serious decision of her life. The decor? Minimalist chic with a side of "we're definitely cooler than you." I went with the chili chicken ramen which was like someone figured out how to make my taste buds do cartwheels. They even have these spicy wings that might just be the cause of my next addiction. And look, I'm not saying the service was amazing, but I'm pretty sure our waiter's mom must've told him to be extra nice to us. We didn't even get dessert at first, but then I heard the word "banana katsu" and BOOM I was in. Long story short: It was a vibe, the food was perfect, and afterwards I needed a nap. Would return for sure. read more

Since it was so cold out tonight we were all in the mood for some hot soup and noodles so we thought we would try wagamama's in the midtown area. My husband and I ordered the pork belly baos for an appetizer and the chicken gyoza soup with udon noodles and the spicy chicken with ramen noodles. The pork belly was nice and crispy and the bun soft and chewy. I only wish it had a sauce on it or at least on the side, like a hoisin sauce, as it would have helped to enhance the flavor profile. The soups were good but nothing too special. I did like that you could substitute the ramen noodles for udon noodles. All in all a decent meal but not the best udon I've ever had. read more

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For a quick lunch, this hit the spot. The space is cute, with tons of windows, with an open kitchen adding to the ambiance. The staff was friendly, but not overly crazy, which was nice when we weren't looking for a high-touch environment. The food was all good - nothing crazy - but good enough to go back and try other things. The gyoza & pork belly bao were both quite good. I wish there was a bit more pork on the bao, but the fried apple really made a different type of taste and texture. The pad thai was a lazy decision since there was a full day of walking ahead of us. Honestly, it's not my favorite version. The mint addition was interesting but messed with the overall flavor combinations leaving it a bit lackluster and with an high mint flavor instead of the peanut combo. read more

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Came with coworkers for a group dinner. The place is big & bright, almost feels like a fast casual spot. I kept thinking dim the lights. Play better music. Our server was kind, service fine. Everything felt rushed. Appetizers arrived before drinks. Drinks trickled out one by one. Entrees came while we were still eating appetizers. Again the entrees slowly trickled out one by one as opposed to all at once. Apps - Gyoza fine. Bang bang cauliflower no bang. Tokyo fries l unique and so good! Def a winner. I ordered a new menu item - short ribs ramen. It was ok. Hoped the short ribs would fall apart easily as it was kind of hard to eat with chopsticks. Broth was good though. My cocktail was a spin on a spicy margarita, wasn't spicy or strong - but very sweet. Meh. For dessert we ordered the Matcha cheesecake was delicious! Also had a tart and chocolate cake. Again those were fine. Can totally skip. Overall fine. Nothing to rave about. Entrees around $23 and cocktails $14. Realized at the end they are a world wide chain. read more

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Very bland mediocre Asian food. Big open space. the chairs do not have backs on them if you get seated at a table. read more

Very nice spot! Very clean! They had a good amount of space also. We had the kids chicken Katsu, edamame, Tokyo fries, and juice. High recommend it all! They served us quickly and the food was delicious! Give it a try! read more

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A nice place for some good drinks and decent food. I can't say the food is out of this world, but it is good. The service is friendly, informative and prompt. Atmosphere is lively. Great for a large group venue. read more

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Good food and cocktails inspired by Asian traditions. The service is quick and the staff is attentive. Ambiance reflects the allure of a modern Asian flare. An excellent choice for after Theater cocktails & food. read more

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Overall I go there for the space. It's mostly empty. Ramen is not as good as Japanese place. Pad Thai you would better off go to real Thai place. I just go there whenever I don't want to wait in a line for any other places. It's okay no stress ambience which I like. read more

wagamama - midtown - Chicken Pad Thai Noddle is overly soft and would break in your mouth . Maybe in water for too long . - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Robbie was amazing. The food was great on time. Service was Duper and I will be comi coming here more more and telling my friends and family to come and try the ramen soaps they are soooo delicious mouth watering but service was great ambiance was nice and friendly from the start to the end the young lady at the greater was excellent she was super attentive and very curtiuse and sweet the place is super clean and smells good Robbie. Harley is a great greater !!!!! read more

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No one in my party was impressed. Everyone ordered mega variety but didn't love their dish. So many menu options- sort of reminds me of Cheesecake Factory in that way read more

Wagamama is located across from New York City Center and is great for a delicious hot meal in a sitdown restaurant. It's my favorite place to eat before watching a show at NYCC. I've been here at least three or four times. They offer communal seating, booths, or a seat at the bar. I really love the food there which is why it kind of pains me to give it a mediocre review because of their service. The service there is super odd and really hit or miss. The most recent time I was there there was a couple visiting from another country ahead of me, waiting to be seated. They spoke English fluently but they clearly didn't understand at first what the hostess was asking when she asked them if they wanted to sit at the bar and just needed her to slow down or repeat herself. And I was put off by how dismissive she was. Then when it was my turn to be seated, I also said I did not want to sit at the bar. I had on a big winter coat, my admittedly large purse, and I hate balancing on a stool trying to eat my meal while weighed down by my stuff. There was plenty of communal seating available because it was only 4:30 - maybe the hostess was having a bad day or something since I felt like she was impatient with me too when she begrudgingly sat me in the communal seating, but only after asking again if I was sure after I declined the bar seating. It's not like I asked to take up a private booth as one individual person? And all three or four times I've been here, the server was difficult to find when it was time to get the check. The first time I had to go up to a random server to ask them to find our server so we could get our check. It was really odd because we had just conveyed to them during their last check-in that we would be done eating shortly and would need our check because we had a show next door at NYCC. The most recent time I was there, I told my server as I paid that I'd be using the bathroom before I leave the restaurant but is it okay if I leave my reusable bottle and umbrella (on the bench next to me) here while I go downstairs (where the bathrooms are located), otherwise I'll bring it with me. It was still pretty early before a dinner rush, but I didn't want to be rude. They were like, "Of course, take your time, I'll make sure no one touches it," and I went downstairs to wash my hands, and I came back and all my stuff had been cleared and put on one of the server stations. I wasn't concerned that my stuff was missing or stolen, it was just frustrating I had only been gone for five minutes and in that time, the reassurances I was given were for naught. Again, the food there is really great - I've had their ramens, curries, and love their creative cocktails. I'm Filipino and I think "inspired" Asian cuisine can be hit or miss, but almost everything I've had is delicious. Do not get the mushroom bao though - it's insanely salty and this is coming from someone who loves salt. Also check out what's on the paper placemat that they put down - it's weird they don't point it out but those are their specials that are available for a limited time. I would've switched to what was on the placemat both times if it had been pointed out to me and at that point it was too late to switch. read more

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great food great vibe, will definitely go again! the wings and the ahi nacho were amazing

Just came in for some midday drinkies. Drinks were good and the bartender was cool. Go upstairs to the restroom! It was a whole other world of pink flowers (cherry blossoms?) like everywhere?!! (How do they clean this? Lol) I have no pics bc i didnt have my phone with me read more

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Great service, chill ambience, awesome music playlist! Food... tasty as always, but (this is exactly how i remember wagamama), they always give a big portion of carbs but very little protein. My firecracker chicken was pretty good, but so little chicken! I was still hungry even after the entree, so did my partner, that we had to order another portion of gyoza. Manhattan rent is expensive, yes yes.. but somehow hundreds of other restaurants manage to serve enough portion to their customers. read more

Went here after MOMA. It's not far and if you're looking for somewhere + no reservation this is nice. Hoisin duck Great flavor and very well cooked, I like the crispy parts of the duck The only spicy part of the duck is that there's a small slice of pepper on top. No spice in the bai itself Ginger Chicken Udon Love the bean sprouts and edamame crunchy combo. Flavor is a bit weak and carried by the ginger, but I love the texture of udon so not a big problem for me. Service was polite and good came fresh :) read more

wagamama - midtown - 44. ginger chicken udon - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

3.5 stars -- this was my first time going to wagamama, so let me start by saying that I (and my group -- we were five in total) definitely plan to return. Really like that it's Asian fusion -- two of us got Pad Thai, one got a Korean fish, and two did two different kinds of ramen. We shared edamame to start with, and tried the chili version. It had garlic added to it and some red pepper flakes for a kick. We really liked it, but you need to like a little heat. We also shared a plate of steamed pork gyoza to start -- five people, five gyozas. Perfect. No fighting. I was one of the people who got the Pad Thai, and I enjoyed their different take on it -- wagamama incorporates mint as a fresh herb as opposed to basil, and the flavor was a welcome surprise. One person got the spicy beef brisket donburi, which was delicious (and, as promised, spicy!). The last person in our group got the chicken gyoza ramen. Our server, whose name was difficult to hear, but I think was Nisha or Anisha, was terrific -- really went through options and checked in on spice level with us before we ordered. My one complaint was that our dishes came out at different times -- and there was a pretty decent gap between them. The pad thais came out first, and after waiting for a bit we dug in. Then two other dishes came out and they did the same when their dishes started to cool. By the time the fifth person's dish came out the rest of us were done or almost done. Also, not a complaint but a tip -- the specialty drinks (non-alcoholic -- meaning boba tea and the health drinks) are expensive, and will definitely cause your bill to expand. The location on 55th Street can't be beat for when you have tickets to City Center, which we did. For that reason alone, we plan to try wagamama again, and will update this review when we do! read more

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