I love Wagamama and have been to several locations in Boston and New York. I went to the Pru restaurant the other day. It was very busy, but I was seated quickly. I got alot of attention from the staff, including the manager. My favorite dish is the teriyaki salmon soba, and it was delicious. The fruit drinks are also great. Food and service were great - I can't wait to return! read more

I used to love Wagamama - this chain has been around for awhile and it is a hit with international travellers but long gone are the packed long tables of people enjoying their noodle soups side-by-side. The menu rarely changes - except some of my old favorites have fallen out of favor. Instead, the dishes feel unimaginative and sadly, tasteless. I had the Chicken Katsu Curry, my granddad had the grilled chicken curry while my uncle tried the Mongolian Beef. My grandfather and I did not enjoy our food - not finishing it nor wanting to take the leftovers home - my uncle seemed to like the Mongolian Beef a bit more but none of us were terribly impressed. For about $20-25 per head, we expected at least a meal that was close to the wagamama of old. Pros: Gyoza (dumplings) - are still very good Cons: Not the Wagamama of yesterday, food is expensive and bland read more

I was so nervous when I got here because there was a crazy long line, and I was so hungry! Although there was a lunch rush, I made it inside in less than 10 minutes and it was super organized. It moved so quickly and the hostess keep checking in with us and even provided me with a menu early. I normally don't write reviews often but in this case I had to because the staff was so exceptional. Anyone I interacted with was quick and friendly, I will definitely be making a visit back. read more

I don't live in Boston, but when I do visit I try to come to Wagamama because they know what they're doing in the simplest ways. They're never so busy that I have to wait, and service is especially good. The last time I was there I sent my server for extra limes several times and he never seemed annoyed with me, although that would've been totally reasonable according to my boyfriend. Since my first visit I've only ever gotten the Chicken Itame, and my boyfriend gets the Spicy Beef Ramen. We've never changed it up in all our trips there. We know what we like, and we've never been disappointed. So trying something else hasn't interested us yet. The Chicken Itame is kind of like a green curry soup? It isn't as thick as regular curry, and with a few (or in my case, many) limes it has a nice kick of acidity. It's the perfect dish when you're trudging through the awful Boston snow. The next time I visit I'm positive I'll get what I always do, and I won't mind in the slightest. read more

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I tried Wagamama in Harvard Square a few years ago and was unimpressed with their yakisoba. Then again on a trip to London, I tried their fried rice as my first meal in town but left feeling like I could have had better. Fast forward to now and after much convincing by my uncle, who works at the Bolyston St. location, I went to try it out. Everyone else ordered the spicy chili beef ramen while I tried something different - the salmon ramen. I have to say that it was quite good; you get a large piece of grilled salmon filet over a bed of ramen noodles, spinach, and a few assorted veggies. It's the best dish that I've tried there that is pescetarian friendly and is pretty much the only thing I eat when I go now. If it weren't for the family hook ups, I probably wouldn't eat here at all because for the price you pay, you could definitely go somewhere better. On the other hand, it's very convenient being inside the Pru and the service is cafeteria style so the food is prepared quickly. You're in and out in less than one hour, perfect for those who have one hour lunch breaks. read more

I really wanted something warm and didn't feel like pho and since I was headed through the Pru anyway, I figured this would be a good stop. I got the vegetable soba with tofu that is in a broth. It was decent, I had to add chili oil for some spice. Fast Service, decent food, clean ambiance. Good choice for a fast and good meal - total for the bowl $10.70, plus tip. read more

I went to a dinner here organized by the school and was seated with Dai, Danny, and David. C'mon people - let's not do the alphabetical divisions next time. Anyway, the food here was meh. As average as average can be. Feels super commercial and inauthentic, but I guess I was expecting that from the chain. Good location + okay prices + average good = safe but unexciting dining option. read more

When we visited, no table setting at the table. We asked chop sticks to eat but they have nothing. It's like steak house has no steak knife. read more

(score 1-100) - 50. How do you exactly Wag your mama? Well, I think we've all seen this chain in and around the city. I am a big ramen and noodle lover so Wagamama will sometimes help that fix. I agree with most of the yelpers in that sometimes its good and sometimes it very average or lacking. I typically get the chicken ramen (10 bucks) or miso beef ramen (13 bucks) and those are both safe bets because of the saltiness of the ramen... ya know kind of hard to screw up in the noodle world. It is with some of the teppanyaki (noodles cooked on a flat griddle) that tend to be oily and inconsistent. The atmosphere is long communal tables It can get very loud and social during prime hours but this location seems to be pretty tame in comparison to Faneuil Hall location. The consensus of my friends when we go is that it's good but we feel that it's priced just a bit to high. Per person is around 17-20 bucks after soft drinks and tax... when under 15 would be more appropriate for the value. Ya know...just sayin! read more

This is a convenient, family-friendly, tasty place for a meal. Service is quick, bathrooms are relatively clean, and they are great with the kids. I love when a place has a baby changing table! It is nice to be able to sit in the open area of the Pru and people watch. Inside is nice but a bit noisier than you'd expect as a result of the large TVs. They added some new stuff to their menu that is pretty tasty - I really enjoyed the pad thai! I'd give higher starts but I've had some spotty service recently that was a bit of a bummer, and sometimes the food all tastes exactly like cheap Chinese takeout, which is annoying given the price. read more

Simply put, I was craving ramen, came here with a friend and ordered the chili chicken ramen and all I have to say is, I'd rather eat maruchan cup noodles than eat from here again. That is all. read more

We usted to love going to Wagamama at the seaport location. The food was always great and the service beyond fantastic. Unfortunately we did not have the same experience at the Prudential location. The atmosphere of the restaurant is not that welcoming. They did not have most of the items that they offer in the menu and the quality of the food was very poor. I was expecting the same experience that I had at the seaport location but it wasn't even close. read more

Oh Wagamama, I really want to love you- really I do. I've tried you in Harvard, Heathrow Airport in London and was eager to try you in your new location in the Pru- but I just can't think of you more than a friend. Anytime I order noodle dishes I am somehow disappointed. Even before eating real Asian food in East Asia- I knew this food lacked something... I think it might be flavor. My last time here I resorted to just ordering gyoza (pork dumplings) and edamame. I can't even drink the green tea- it's just bland! But I never mind going over and over again in hopes of eventually finding something that is absolutely delicious. The prices are reasonable- and the atmosphere is pretty cool. Although, I much prefer the Harvard Wagamama. Just a little note on the service- I know it's supposed to imitate an Asian noodle house and be a little unconventional, but the service isn't very good. I can never get my water refilled- I really try hard, but I just can't be successful so I'm forced to drink the green tea I don't want to drink. Even eye contact doesn't happen. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. So look for me in Wagamama making my fifth attempt with a willing friend to truly enjoy my meal and staring down one of the waiters because my water glass is empty. read more

2 1/2 stars. I was all excited to try it as my hubby lived in London for two years and raves about wagamama. Ugh ok, I sure hope the ones in London taste better! The only highlight is the chili calamari. It's seasoned and fried perfectly and tasted great. I would eat two orders of that alone. The absolute worst item we tried was the ebi dumplings. Supposed to be fried dumplings with seafood and veggie. I have no idea what's in there because it tastes nasty. My husband couldn't even swallow his bite and spit it out. It was that bad. For main entrees we got miso beef ramen and yaki udon. Both are ok. The ramen is not authentic Japanese ramen noodle soup. It's a copy of it, very americanized copy. The noodle tasted more like the supermarket 20 cents a pack ones. The yaki udon was ok too, passable. Overall service was efficient. Just bad overpriced food (except the chili calamari). Disappointed! read more

Ramen is the corn bread of my life. It's comfort. I consistently can't wait to have a satisfying bowl that keeps you warm in the winter and happy in the summer. I am not a fan of chains, but you can't live in Boston and not try Wagamama. Although with wonderful company, the ramen did not live up to my tastes. It was bland and easily forgettable meal. The space is beautiful and open. The service was great. The food was disappointingly average. read more

Our experience at Wagamama was incredible thanks to Zohar. She exhibited thorough knowledge of the menu items, recommended delicious dishes, as well as radiated warmth and care with every moment that we interacted with her. We will definitely be back soon thanks to her! - Jackson read more

I enjoy Wagamama and go about once a week because I love their noodle soups. I'm a big fan of the "Pure Wagamama #92" which is a fairly priced meal with melon juice, veggie gyoza, and moyashi soba. It's clear that it's a vegetarian meal, and it's very flavorful. And, it doesn't cause me a huge amount of guilt. The service is different than most places, but I'm not mad at it. The benches get a bit uncomfortable after a while, but that's probably so they can keep table turnover high. And, they seem easily able to accommodate large groups. read more

I had eaten at Wagamama when I was in Ireland and I loved it, though I'm not entirely sure if it was just because it was a welcome change from a week of fish and chips. In fact, I liked it so much, I bought a t-shirt. I heard they opened a few locations in Boston, so when I went to visit I decided to check it out. I forget the name of the thing I ordered, but it was basically a bowl of fried rice with tofu, chicken, and vegetables, along with miso soup and Japanese pickles. The rice was good, not greasy or under/over seasoned. My biggest complaint would be that the tofu was fried. The best part was my bill with tax was literally ten bucks. Good deal. Service was a little eh. I got my food before I got my drink which was a bit irritating. Though my food did come out SUPER fast, but still, how long does it take to get some water? read more

I think it's really more like 3 and a half stars... I used to work in the mall and would frequent this place for a good lunch for one atmosphere. I'm a big fan of dumplings, and they have a good selection of decent ones. I like all of them, but none of them are amazing. And it's definitely a little over priced for what it is. I've tried many items on the menu- some are good and some just aren't. I've actually never been impressed with the noodle bowls which happen to be the specialty there. The short rib appetizer is pretty good. I'm also tempted to bump it up a star because it is the only place in the mall where you can get a variety of fresh juices. I'm a huge fan of the "Raw Juice" there. A great balance of sweet and savory ingredients. Not too acidic and very refreshing. If I didn't have one too many mediocre meals here, it would definitely be 4 stars. The servers can sometimes abandon you too. read more

Yumyum, it's a chain, and it's a good one :) Or at least, #44 is. In fact, #44 is amazing. I don't even remember what it was called. It did involve some kind of noodle (udon, maybe?) that they then proceeded to fry up in a pan or something... Now, I agree. How can something fried *not* be good? Well, #44 was so good, I got scared of what this new discovery would do to me. There are some other flavors involved in this dish too, and that adds to the goodness of it all. I think there was some ginger in it, and cilantro maybe? And some chicken... Oh, and of course they freshly prepare every dish. This should be a given, for any kind of restaurant, but at Wagamama, the chefs can't hide in the kitchen, they work out in the open - so you can make sure they cook your order in a pan (it's not a freezer-to-microwave-to-plate process). For dessert, I've only had the ginger cheese cake and the coconut ice cream, and the ice cream wins, hands-down. It's very coconutty-tasting, and not like the fake coconut flavor at all. No, it tastes very real! On the other hand, the cheese cake was good (it has ginger in the crust and in the cheese cake part - not bad!) but it was still almost boring tasting, compared to the ice cream. So, it's a chain. I have some friends that would scoff at Wagamama, just because of that. But the fact that this is a chain with locations all over the world must mean something... Of course that's also true for The Golden Arches. Well, Wagamama is still somehow a step up from that :P I'm going to go get some #44 now. read more

Came here during my trip to Boston. This was my first time at Wagamama and I have to say the food was very underwhelming. I came here for dinner and it was pretty empty but it was also about 8 or 9pm and it was convenient because we were staying close by We ordered several dishes to try some of everything since we were new to this restaurant establishment, but the food was pretty bland and not very well portioned. For the price, I would expect either a little more food or at least some better quality food. The pan fried noodles didn't taste like anything. I don't think there was even enough soy sauce on the noodles itself and the noodles were also very dry. Everything seemed over cooked and tasteless. However, the ramen was better but it was nothing exceptional. I had a spoon of broth with basically every other bite of my noodle dish because it was just that unenjoyable. read more

wagamama - Prudential - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Review: marinated yasai noodle salad Service is better here than the Faneuil Hall location... BUT BUT BUT The Faneuil Hall location is way better in terms of food. Ordered the same exact thing, and I would definitely not order it again at the Pru, but perhaps would at Faneuil. ...Heartbroken - thought I found my go-to salad. ***The sweet potato fries were awesome --- however, they aren't really "fries," more like lightly fried wedges, which I love, since it "seemed" healthier :). It comes with a sauce that takes some getting used to -- they don't have ketchup! read more

Completely surprised that I enjoyed my meal here. I had low expectations knowing that a chain like Wagamama was Americanized and that rarely tastes as good as authentic Asian cuisine. But the teriyaki lamb entree was stellar. The lamb was cooked medium rare and so tender. The teriyaki sauce was perfect on top of semi-crispy soba noodles. My only complaint is that the portion size was too small! read more

wagamama - Prudential - Teriyaki Lamb - Asian Fusion Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Very good food. Seated us right away and we're very clear and helpful with dealing with severe allergies (dairy, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish). Excellent experience over all. read more

It is tough for me to give this place all the credit as I'm comparing it to great noodle places around town. However, it has its place on my list. Where can you go for a beer, noodle and appitizer for $13? The place is clean and very consistant. I don't have a gripe at all about this place. The food is good, drinks are good and service is good. So it gets an "ok" rating read more

Not sure why this is a 3* on Yelp. Ate here on my first day at work, had the chili chicken ramen and it was splendid. I recommend this place to all my colleagues (though they're shut down for some weeks now, hopefully temporarily for renovations) read more

The food is incredible and portions are generous! A great spot to stop by. Service is always fast but polite. The food is a little all over the place - they're starting to do curries now for some reason - but the ramen, noodles, and donburi are amazing. Try the grilled duck donburi! The fresh juices can't be beat also. read more

Stopped by for dinner after meeting at the conventin center. Good, fresh tasting interesting food. What's not to like? I had the ginger chicken udon, which had lots of veggies and good tasting sauce. With a Japanese beer, the total was $16.00. Excellent! If I lived here or if there was one near me, I would not mind trying out other things on the menu. read more

Horrible service. My dish was so delayed I had to cancel because the entire table finished eating before it could arrive. Very poor performance, especially when attached to a convention center. Complete disappointment read more

Ramen is great. The pork dumplings are excellent. Josh provided us with awesome service. We'll definitely be back.

wow, the food here is horrible and overly priced!!!!! I don;t think they know how to cook, they just throw a bunch of packed noodles and some vegetables in, i could go to super market and buy the instant noodles, which will be much better than this!!! don't understand why they are still in business!!! read more

Went on a Sunday night. Interior design? Cool. Kind of looked like a cafeteria but as "Asian fusion" it's sure better than the ambiance at somewhere with similar food, like Mentei. I don't know, but this is just overpriced ramen. They were understaffed, with 2 waitresses serving ~12 tables. Food was fast, but that's about all that the waitresses could do, no drink refills, no stopping by to ask how the food was. Waited about ~5 minutes for someone to come pick up my credit card for the check. At $10 for a bowl of chicken ramen, I'm expecting a damn good bowl of ramen, especially if the menu calls it a "big bowl of noodles." For 20% cheaper I can get a bigger bowl of ramen at Mentei a couple of blocks away. I guess Wagamama is an experience most people must have once or twice, but it's just not that great. Sorry. Wish I got more food, better service. Left hungry, disappointed, and that much poorer. read more

I was first introduced to this place by my cousin who said it was AMAZING so I had to try it out. The first thing that really caught my eye was how the place looked. The light was dimmed so it somewhat resembled that of cheesecake factory. The booths were nice with these fancy big lightbulbs on top. The food was also really good. I can't quite remember what exactly I got but it was ramen because I heard they had bomb ramen. As for the appetizers, I ordered sweet potato fries and they were SO delicious. I would come there just for those fries. Sadly, the last time I went they told me that they had taken out the fries. I teared a little. Also, the workers there are so chill and you can easily spark up a conversation with them. OVERALL: This place will always be my go-to place whenever I'm shopping around. Definitely recommend. read more

Heaven! I ate here twice. Both times outstanding! The waitress Catherine was exceptionally kind and helpful. Each morsel was perfect. We had the vegetable tempura, curry, somen soup and a custom vegetable juice with fresh mint. Five stars. Excellent job of preparing amazing food! Thank you! read more

The food was amazing. They had a great variety of ramens, donburi and deserts. The waitress that served me, Francesca, was very nice and helpful with the menu choices. read more

Ok, so I came here on a monday during dinner time, and they did have a few other customers in here. I asked the waiter what is their most famous/most ordered items, and they told me 3 entrees, I picked one of those which was the House Special Seafood Ramen, thinking this was THE signature noodle bowl... It came out really bland. There was absolutely no flavor in this dish. It was basically noodles in hot water, in my opinion i felt like they had forgotten to add the seasoning package or something. The seafood was indeed fresh, but pretty much just grilled/burnt shrimp and squid, which also added no flavor. I did get an appetizer here, the Lettuce Chicken Wrap, and that was DELISH!! If i was to ever come back here, I would probly just get the lettuce wraps, minus the entree. Their desserts sound kind of appealing, I would like to come back again to try their coconut dessert, since we did not have time for it last. Also, on a side note: I watched as my friend devoured her seaweed salad. Apparently to her it was incrediblely fresh. I did try some of it, and it wasnt to my likeing. It is definately not like the seaweed salad you would have gotten from a sushi bar. It is like organic, authentic from the sea-sort of seaweed salad. Sorry to say, but i liked the fake stuff. haha read more

I first had Wagamama in London many moons ago and absolutely loved it. Loved the communal seating and sporadic order of service. So, that's not my complaint. When Wagamama came to the U.S. I was beside myself. I couldn't contain my excitement. I frequented the Harvard Square when it first opened and the food was pretty good. Not London-Wagamama quality but still pretty ok. It was my staple for a couple of months. I ordered the same thing every time- Chilli Men. So, after many months of a Wagamama hiatus, I decided to check out the Pru one with a friend in town. She'd never been to one so I thought I'd expose her to something cool and different. Well, I was in for something... First, the waiter was either new or inexperienced because he didn't really have enthusiasm or the maturity to explain the different style of service. Strike one. Second, I ordered the veggie gyoza as a starter. The thing came super-fast. Like 2 minutes later. That's a little suspect in my book. I took one bite and knew immediately that this was a microwave job. The outside was hard and the inside didn't taste like it contained vegetables. I was quite dissappointed because I think they served me a meat gyoza. Strike two. Third, I ordered my usual Veggie Chilli-Men. That's when my dissappointment just hit a new level. The sauce was super-greasy. The veggies had char marks like they were grilled- which is good. However, they were mushy. Did they pre-grill them and then microwave them? Really strange. Asian dishes usually keep veggies nice and al dente. These things were mushy and bland. The whole dish was totally not cohesive and was just awful tasting. Strike three. All in all, pretty horrible all round. I am not sure I'll ever go to this Wagamama ever again unless they fire their chef and get some good servers. read more

This is one of my favorite places to go for a good variety of Asian food. As most know, I'm a sucker for gyoza. Theirs is great! If you've never had it and you like anything that's styled like a dumpling, get this. I've also gotten the pad thai and ramen. Both are delicious, especially the pad thai. Good flavor and the portions are really worth what you pay. I've eaten at both this wagamama and the one in Cambridge and I have to say, service here was much slower than the one in Cambridge. Our waiter here took forEVER to give us our checks after we asked for them. And even longer to come get our cards and cash. It was like a 15+ minute ordeal trying to leave. If it weren't for this, it'd be a 5-star place. The wagamama in Harvard Square blessed us with much better service. read more

Had wonderful experience, love Wagamama! This location is great. I ordered shirodashi pork ramen and blossom cocktail. It was delicious! The service was very accommodating, the manager stopped by to introduce herself and to inquire if we were enjoying our experience and if we needed anything. Would definitely recommend! read more

went in with good expectation but food was disappointed. high price for small quantity. Had 5 different waitresses on my table. I ordered chicken teriyaki however chicken was drastically dry and no flavor. almost like plain grilled chicken. I told the waitress that the chicken was dry and i didn't eat any of it. Waitress completely ignored the comment and walked away. Overall experience : bad. won't be visiting again. if you look for a new place to eat, definitely stay away from this place and use your money somewhere else. read more