Wagamama is a worldwide chain that specializes in Asian-inspired dishes that lean a little bit on Japanese cuisine. Their branch in NOMAD is huge; it boasts a two-story floor with several cocktail bars. On our visit, they had a promotion called "Taste of Wagamama." It's a four-course dinner of edamame, 2 baos of fried chicken and mushrooms, and a choice between chicken yakisoba or chicken curry. It was accompanied by 3 flights of sake and a sake-based cocktail for $30. Our group of 4 all agreed to have it. We first ordered chili calamari and bang bang cauliflower with a bottle of sake to start. Both appetizers were delicious. It was the cauliflower that stood out; it was crunchy, and the spice was just right. Although we agreed that with the four-course dinner menu that we had, those two appetizers were totally unnecessary. Our friends ended up taking home their main course instead. With a good price point, awesome location, and friendly service, I can't wait to come back here with friends. read more

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Bold flavours and hip, Wagamama is takes popular Asian styles that aren't quite often seen as a blend together on a single menu served with a Japanese baseline. The concept although great, is hurt by smaller portions and flavours perhaps too strong in terms of use. Taste: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Service: 4/5 Value for money: 3/5 We had: 1) Chicken potsticker ramen - felt little with a single bokchoy 2) Savory Duck Ramen - duck was cooked well, but there were was an imbalance to my protein ramen ratio, more duck would've been great and the 5 spice that was used was overpowering and charred We had a juice drink as well but served close to $9 bucks, we probably should've gone for the wagatini instead, but we wanted something refreshing. The juice was decent but felt around 6oz in actual drink. Overall it was an okay experience. read more

Wagamama - Savory Duck Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Just lunched here today and have to drop my rating. The menu changed and they are now charging for items that used to be included in the Ramen. I ordered the potsticker ramen and all I received was a very salty broth, noodles with tidbits of cilantro and potstickers. The portion was still big, but mostly noodles and salt. Friends had to pay extra for eggs and bok choy. The order took a while to arrive. We each ordered a ramen dish along with crispy rice tuna. The crispy rice tuna tasted very good. Two of the girls received their Ramen about 10 minutes after ordering it and the third girl received her Ramen about five minutes after. I received mine eight minutes after the third person received hers. My Ramen was missing the snap peas and I requested that they bring me the snap peas. Apparently the kitchen was out of them and instead of offering a substitute they just gave me Ramen with just noodles and my potstickers so I requested that they substituted for something else at no additional cost. I asked for the bok choy and I did receive it and that took an additional 10 minutes to get. They did not charge me for it. I was very disappointed and we will be trying a different Ramen place for the noodle soup. I may still come back here for other items. There is a new Ramen place that opened down the street on fifth Avenue and there is also one on third Avenue that has been on our radar, but since we loved Wagamama so much, we decided to dine here. Well that's changing. read more

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We were heading to Eataly for a shop and lunch which I haven't been to in a year- but the prices were gobsmacking. It was so loud and crowded that I just thought - I don't feel like spending $50 on a pasta dish - so we left and found a wagamama. This is a restaurant I am familiar with from frequenting its clean pan Asian options at th London airport. Here, it was cozy- ask for a table deeper inside in these cold winter weeks- and we warmed up with bowls of ramen - mine was chicken gyoza, a little too sweet but it balanced out with the spicy broth and my husband had the duck - gorgeous leg of duck that was perfectly cooked - and lemongrass ginger infusions . Half the price of Eataly for lunch and very satisfied for a weekend of holiday bustle and shine. read more

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Stopped in for restaurant week! $30 dinner?! Can't beat that. I had the pork and apple bao buns which lacked flavor but were hot and fresh. I also decided to ditched the apple midway through. The chicken teriyaki donburri was delicious. Hot and fresh, flavorful and perfect portion. The banana katsu was the perfect dessert. The breading/ crust was on point. Service was attentive even though the server switched like 3 times, not sure why. Big spacious restaurant, we sat in a both but the other tables are like picnic tables with no back. read more

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After reading a few so-so Yelp reviews I was hesitant about this place but we had just left the Harry Potter store in the Flatiron District and wanted noodles! The restaurant was spacious and modern. The upper level with cherry blossoms hanging from the ceiling was gorgeous. We were seated immediately and the waiter took our order for apps. We had the pork gyoza and the bao buns with pork and apple. The fried apple created such an interesting flavor explosion! Really tasty! Gyoza was fabulous! We ordered the chicken gyoza ramen but asked him to make it not spicy. Very flavorful chicken broth and, again, the gyoza was fantastic. This place is a little pricey, but the quality is top notch. I will say the menu was varied but not a lot that suited my tastes. There were only 3 or 4 choices I would have wanted to order. If you have picky eaters in your party, review the menu first. I'd go back if we are in the area looking for excellent ramen and a beautiful environment. read more

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We had a fun night and great meal at Wagamama. I ordered the spicy tuna bowl and it was delicious. We had a couple Kirin lights with Sake. The service was great and the prices are reasonable. I will definitely come back and would recommend to anyone wanting an Asian infused meal. read more

Wagamama - Spicy Tuna Bowl - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

This restaurant has THE BEST DEAL in the city, I still can't get over it! Ask the server for the pre-fix menu and for $30 you will have a cocktail, edamame as an appetizer, two baos, a main course and a flight of three sakes to go with it. And if you are thinking the quantities are small, you are wrong! The baos were regular size (by the way, the mushroom bao is out of this world - 10/10) and the entree was huge. I opted for the vegetarian option so one of the baos was sweet potatoes instead of fried chicken and for the entree I chose the veggie katsu. For the main course you can choose between yakisoba, chicken katsu or veggie katsu. Our server was very attentive, friendly and made our experience even better! If you eat upstairs they have beautiful decorations. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

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We stopped by this place for late lunch after a wonderful youth concert for my friend's 10-yr old daughter @ Carnegie Hall and while it was comfortable, it was a bit disappointing for the price. I. ATMOSPHERE (5/5) - No indecision here - it's spacious with chic if not slightly on the nose "Asian" decor but modern and comfortable for large parties. Definitely good for happy hour type gatherings. II. FOOD (3/5) - Food is where it unfortunately fails, as many Asian fusion places do. - Appetizers (2/5) The bao was doughey with not enough filling, gyoza was too sweet, only chili calamari was crunchy and satisfying. - Miso Cod Soba (3/5, Entree) - Flaky cod was pretty good if not a bit under seasoned with miso, soba was cooked perfectly and enjoyable to eat with the veggies, but could have more veggie to balance out the fish. - Grilled Duck Ramen (4/5, Entree) - Great satisfying broth with a big leg of duck perched on top, this was a winner. Generous meat portion that is well cooked, and nice medley of veggies - especially liked good quantity of chilis and scallions. - Chili Chicken Ramen (3/5, Entree) - Nice broth with a kick, chicken a bit dry but satisfying bowl of ramen - Tantanmen Beef Brisket (5/5, Entree) - What I ordered because I wanted some heat. This was really well done. I appreciated the quantity of brisket alongside meaty mushrooms and the comforting chicken broth with great depth & kick. Definitely thawed me out on a windy early spring NYC day! III. SERVICE (3/5) This is another area they faltered a bit. The place is cavernous, and though they weren't too busy this Sunday, we consistently had to wait for more than 5 minutes to speak to our server which was a bit annoying after the 4th time. Our sakes came out late, and items were too spaced out as a result. Place wasn't cheap, and you're in MIDTOWN... shouldn't you do better? Overall, as I half-expected going in as a discerning Asian-American diner, I was disappointed in Wagamama. It's a chain and an Asian Fusion, so you really can't expect too much I suppose. I think it's great option still especially for stuff like work happy hours and stuff, but I would not want to go here for any special meals or even lunches because there're so many authentic ramen houses strewn around the midtown. read more

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The food was flavorful and filling! I love the aesthetic inside with the lighting, making it look clean and spacious. They have long table options, high chairs, and booths. The service was alright as I felt like they were rushing me and am not sure if the second floor was available for dining. The bathroom is upstairs and very nice! Overall, I would go back to try their drinks and rest of the menu. read more

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In a cold winter day you can't ask for any better food to confort you. I sat at the bar ordered a freshly squire Power Juice and gyoza as appetizer. It was light and tasty. Not too doughy. Perfect. Than I had beef brisket Raman. It was the first time I had Raman with kimchi. It was delicious. The meet was tender and flavorful. The broth was light and very satisfying. read more

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Came here with a large group after a workout down the street in the area. The waitstaff was decently attentive, but could have been a little more in top of our needs as it was later 8pm and it didn't seem too full. However they made up for it with a positive attitude and excellent food. The guests I brought were very impressed with the food and ambiance of the restaurant. We enjoyed the juice combos and a slate of appetizers. Without alcohol the dinner came to around $65/person. read more

Wagamama - To go 70. chicken teriyaki - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious fresh authentic food. Excellent cocktails. Service was excellent. Overall had a wonderful time. read more

Wagamama - 116. korean fried chicken bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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The balance juice was absolutely fantastic. Made with mango, apple, and orange, it was so refreshing and a perfect way to start the meal. I also tried the Korean fried chicken bao and the pork belly bao. The pork belly bao was delicious--the pork was crispy, and the panko apple added a wonderful sweet and savory crunch that I loved. The Korean fried chicken bao was just okay for me. The chicken was a generous size, but the flavor wasn't quite what I'd expect from Korean fried chicken. read more

Wagamama - 115. pork belly and panko apple bao 116. korean fried chicken bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The service and food was outstanding. I would come back again with just my husband to try more on the menu. The pancakes must be ordered each time I come. read more

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The service and interior of establishment was great. That's all. The chicken ramen was completely flavorless. Broth just tasted like water. And the grilled chicken was so dry it's still stuck in my teeth typing this. For twenty dollars it needs to have flavor and be a much larger portion. The amount of noodles was no more than a pack of 40 cent noodles at the store. Not worth the price at all! read more

Interior is pretty but that's about it.. service was ok and not really attentive with placing food/ drink order and getting seated. It was really loud from music and a birthday party and we could not hear our waitress and made no effort to speak up or get closer. Not bad service but not good either. As other reviews mentioned, the food was not good. Chicken pad Thai: 0/5, we weren't able to adjust the spice, it came with a heaping amount of peanuts and no kidding, there were more bean sprouts than there were noodles Not pictured: fire cracker cauliflower: 2/5, not crispy and pretty soggy and super small portion The pork bao was pretty good: 3/5 Besides the bao, the only good take away were the drinks! Not all that pricey and it was super tasty and pretty strong. Yuzu: 5/5!! Tasty and had 3 types of alc. the blossom was also tasty: 4.5/5 I wouldn't come back but if i were around the area wanting drinks it has potential to stop by! But as a person who likes a little apps/sides while drinking... it wouldn't be my first choice read more

Wagamama - Chicken pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Can't go wrong with this place with a group of people. The restaurant is massive and always seems to have space to accommodate so you don't need a reservation in advance. They accommodate dietary restrictions and there seems to be something for everyone on the menu. The prices are reasonable and the food is good. After talking with the waitress about my gluten and dairy allergy, I ended up ordering the pad thai. It wasn't quite anything special -- I've had more flavorful pad thai at Thai restaurants. But it was perfectly good. And my friends all seemed very pleased with their orders as well. We spent a while at the restaurant just talking and catching up and nobody made us feel rushed. Was pleased with the whole experience read more

Wagamama - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

I went in with my adult kids for lunch in a Sunday. Very larged sized restaurant, but it was empty! We ordered the crispy rice ahi, pork belly and hoisin duck bao buns as apps, they were perfect, their bao buns are cloudy bites of goodness. For entrees we got the chicken gyoza ramen and the spicy pork belly Szechuan ramen , both were very disappointing. Very salty and I was disappointed as the pork ramen had shredded pork instead of sliced pork. They yuzu cocktail was nice , they way I like , on the weaker side. The staff were not very friendly or eager to service customers unfortunately. Overall a good spot for apps not meals. read more

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The ramen was good. The place was nice and bathrooms were very clean. They were nice and gave us our food semi quickly. Overall it was good. The food did have msg though. read more

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The atmosphere at the restaurant is incredibly inclusive and welcoming to LGBTQ+. The staff was also diverse, and their positive energy was obvious. While the food was decent overall, some standout dishes include the refreshing Balance Juice and the delicious Pork Bao, which I highly recommend. The bun was wonderfully soft, and the pork was perfectly cooked and juicy. The Calamari was also excellent, with a unique sweet sauce that sets it apart from other places. We tried the Grill Duck Ramen, which was satisfyingly filling. The soup has a bit of a spicy kick, so if you're sensitive to heat, be sure to request a lighter spice level. read more

Wagamama - Pork 115. pork belly and panko apple bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Great food wonderful service . Love this location. Indefinitely recommend the PadThai and Edamame . Everyone in our group loved their food zero complaints. read more

Amazing food , got to come here at happy hour , got to truly the boo pork ;)and the bear the great

Food (2/5) - the food was okay.. the only thing that tasted really good was the firecracker curry but the Thai food and appetizers were extremely mediocre and bland. Service (4/5) - The server was sore nice and I could tell the staff enjoyed working there. Ambiance (3/5) - nothing special. It was like your standard elevated fast food chain meets P.F Changs read more

Wagamama - 92. chicken firecracker curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The food was delicious! Me and my sister came here to celebrate our birthdays. There's two levels and upstairs is so pretty! Perfect for family & friends. It's romantic. Our servers were pleasant and we also got check ups to make sure we were okay and if anything else was needed. We also received a few recommendations which we loved a read more

We were staying in NoMad and decided on Asian food for our last night. Found this restaurant on Yelp (couldn't tell if they have a back door and a front door) but finally got the right one and enjoyed an app of bang bang cauliflower and mains of miso cod soba and spicy tuna. Oddly enough it took a while to get the app but then the entrees arrived right after that. The food was nicely flavored (we like a little heat) and hit the spot. read more

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I don't remember a time I left a restaurant hungry. Came on a Tuesday evening at 8pm. We got sat right away. Pretty hip and lots of seating inside. Our waitress comes and asks how we're doing, we say the usual "good and you?" to be courteous, and she responds "Busy", with a capital B. At least lie, or be playful about it. Customers can tell you are busy, especially with your annoyed gestures and body language. Anyway our experience here started from that interaction. We ordered our dishes, unfortunately they were out of a lot of things and we had to come up with our second choices on the spot. It would have been nice if she started off saying what they were out of. We ordered ramen. Shirodashi pork ramen had bland broth. I ordered the spicy pork Szechuan - broth was good, not too spicy. Both dishes lacked proportion, not enough noodles to meat ratio. Usually a bowl of ramen fills me up, but this was a snack bowl. I could probably fit the amount of noodles I had in the palm of my hand. We ate pretty fast and finished quickly. Waitress was hard to flag down, since she never checked in on us during or after the meal. Sorry to say, not sure if I'd come back here with all the better ramen choices around. read more

Wagamama - 22. spicy pork szechuan 31. shirodashi pork ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Got food poisoning that landed me in the hospital from the wagamama salad with steak. Will not be returning. read more

Wagamama - 159. wagamama salad - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

First time coming here and wasn't super crowded. Food came out fast. Server was friendly and helpful with recommendations. read more

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The service was excellent. The drink, "nourish mint" and "balance"were very fresh. The food was tasty. We ordered udon noodles, Tokyo fries, ramen and curry rice. My son loved udon noodles. The dessert was a matcha cheesecake and ginger flavored ice cream, and it was so good I think he ate most of it . read more

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Incredible and outstanding service. There was one host in particular who greeted me and welcomed me the only way NYC can. It was a brief, yet meaningful and insightful interaction. I learned a lot about myself and the secrets of the world as he sang the gospel of life to me. Will definitely return soon, I hope I am greeted with the same warm welcome I experienced last night. read more

My wife and sister in law came to try the "taste of Wagamama" menu and it was amazing! We were first seated in the second floor which had nice decor. The waitress that served us was so efficient and polite. Our first appetizer was edamame, which was a good quick snack and bite to start and was paired with a sake drink. We then were given a 3 flight sake for the next courses. The second and third course consisted of a chicken bao bun and a mushroom bao bun had. We all thought the mushroom bao was so DELICIOUS!!! Finally at the end we got our main entrée which was either chicken Katsu, noodles, or vegan Katsu. We tried one of each and we were full from the appetizers before. We definitely recommend doing this experience again and for $30 per person, this was a steal! read more

My friends and I came here on a Tuesday evening. There are plenty of tables on the main floor and upstairs. We were seated upstairs and the decor was beautiful. It felt like I was transported to a different place. I had the teriyaki chicken donburi and it was very flavorful. It was chicken in a teriyaki sauce, served with sticky white rice, shredded carrots, seasonal greens + scallions. The ingredients were fresh and the portion of the dish was big. Service was good and friendly. read more

Wagamama - Upstairs decor - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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Came for dinner on a Friday night after making reservations 2 days in advance. They seated us and served us right away. Explained how there's different cooking stations for each category so everything comes out fresh...but too bad it takes longer this way. The vibe is a mix of casual and standard dining. Not like asian takeout but also not super fancy either. Right up my alley for a chill evening. Also upstairs has beautiful decor. Flowers all along the wall, pretty in pink...highly recommend sitting up there if you can. The main level is totally different and not as esthetic for whatever reason. YUZU 7/10- such a refreshing drink! Idk how much alcohol is actually in it though bc it tasted too good and I didnt really feel much from it. I was obsessed with the matcha sugar rim! They have sake, beer, wine and also a good list of non-alcoholic juices which is nice. STEAK BULGOGI 7/10- the steak was cooked perfectly (medium), but I do wish it had more of the bulgogi sauce on top. A decent entree for 20 bucks which is pretty good for NYC too. SHIRODASHI PORK RAMEN 5/10- okay/basic flavor. I think they marked it as spicy but we didnt think it was (we're also Indian and used to heat so take that into consideration). My husband did say he felt like the portion was a bit small though. Return? Only bc I want to try a bunch of apps next time Recommend? Yes and no for certain things read more

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Luis was great and attentive. Great service from beginning to the end. The duck ramen is absolutely a must try!! I never had duck that's so tender and flavorful. And I have eaten lots different styles of duck. This is def top 3. Indoor decoration is very nice. Nice touch on those flowers. read more

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The decor here is adorable and had friendly service, but falls short in terms of food quality. My son ordered the kids chicken ramen, which is usually his favorite, and barely touched it. He said it has a weird vegetable carrot taste that was overpowering. I had the cod dish which lacked flavor and was dry - the soba noodles that came with it helped salvage the dish a bit. Great ambience and service but not great enough for me to rush back. read more

Wagamama - Miso Cod w/ Soba noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

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I've walked by this place a bunch (I live out of town, but come to NYC regularly to an office around the corner) and have always wanted to try it. It has a cool vibe from the street. Tonight, I gave it a shot with a takeout order. I had the mushroom bao buns, and a japanese curry with fried vegetable katsu. The pickup was uneventful and friendly, and I was right... the vibe inside did seem very nice. In terms of the food, the mushroom bao was *amazing*. I'd definitely go 5 stars there. I really liked it. The vegetable curry was good,not-great. I liked the crispiness of the vegetables, though the curry sauce was nothing special (pretty similar to the homemade curry you can make with the little roux cubes). I'm going to go 5 stars because of the mushroom bao. Seriously -- even if you aren't vegetarian or don't love mushrooms -- try it, and I bet you'll like it. read more

Pretty disappointing. I had the vegetable ramen, and the broth quite literally tasted like the packets that come with Maggi noodles. It came with a whole heap of salad on top too, which was pretty strange. There are more interesting looking non-vegetarian choices, but I'd definitely expect mediocre chain restaurant quality. read more

Wagamama - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

The service is pretty slow but you can tell everyone is really sorry about it and literally trying their best. We had Osvaldo as our server and he was SO attentive and honestly saved the experience all together. The drinks were great , we got the yuzo and the dignitary and we ended up ordering seconds. The ramen was great, the chili chicken was the star and the gyozas were great (ramen was too salty but still good). Overall I'd come back! TLDR: Service (3.5/5 but a good waiter specifically), Ramen (4.5/5), drinks (5/5) read more

Ambiance (3/5): There are multiple levels and depth to the restaurant! The front area and a main dining area in the back. There's a lot of space between the tables to provide privacy. The restaurant is dimly lit and is pretty loud. The vibe is pretty trendy and seems good for group outings. Service (3/5): Average service. We waited in the front to be seated until the bartender came around to seat us right at the windy front tables. I asked for us to be seated toward the back. Meanwhile, there was mostly empty seating nested in the middle! Food: I've never had more mediocre Asian fusion before. Definitely skip this chain as the price point for the taste is not worth it!! tokyo fries (5/5): I've never had a rendition of fries cut so thinly! They are fried to a nice crunch and layer with a nice sauce made out of Japanese mayo. Loved the tender kbbq beef sprinkled on top. Beef brisket (2/5): Sadly, the beef cuts were super tough to chew. The other ingredients did not stand out to the rice dish. Felt cheap for what you pay for. Spicy Pork Szechuan (2/5): I don't know if I would call this ramen. The minced pork was seasoned well but there was zero depth to the broth. The egg was more cooked than I liked. The red onions were burnt to a crisp. read more

Wagamama - Spicy Pork Szechuan ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York