This particular location in Richmond is a popular place to eat, especially on the weekends. We were waiting about 15 minutes before being seated. Since Wagamama is a franchise, they have standardize all locations to commit the same quality in food and service. The seating area at Richmond is upstairs and is very tight. Although there are a few private tables, the majority of the space was long hall tables so you are most likely seated right next to someone else at the same table. In addition, it gets very loud and you can hear other conversations apart from your own. Despite the small space, Wagamama tries to make up for it with its food and they offer an array of different Asian food, including curry and ramen. We ordered their famous Firecracker Chicken (the spiciest dish on the menu), Shirodashi Ramen, Chicken Donburi and Steak Bulgogi with soba noodles. Firecracker chicken and Shirodashi Ramen is our favourite and we order it eveytime as our usual. As for the other orders, the Chicken Donburi was dry and needed more sweet and sour sauce for the large amount of rice given. Don't order the Steak Bulgogi either - it was very tough to chew and we asked for it to be taken back. Our server was kind about it and offered us a fresh serving and gave us the option to choose something else entirely. Although the soba noodles for the Bulgogi were delicious, that dish overall was not something we would order again. Pro Tip: If you are not good with chopsticks, request for a fork or spoon as your preferred choice of cutlery. On average, £13-15 (for a main dish and side) per person is a little expensive if you don't already have a dish you love. read more

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For every Nandos, there is a Wagamama. While Nandos has progressively reduced the quality of its food and increased the prices, Wagamama has maintained and improved what it offers. My first visits to Wagamama were based around being astounded that they offered such great tasting food, unique style of service and portions that were hard to finish - even for me. And if any of my fellow Yelpers have ever seen me eat, they know that I can put it away! Well, I'm glad to see that Wagamama has carried on doing what they originally did when they started opening in UK. The only difference that I can tell, about how they operate, is that they do not give you as much food here is when they originally launched. Even me, who loves mountains of food will admit that it really was just too much when they used to give you such mountainous portions. Wagamama has also become somewhat of an institution of the UK . I remember taking people here years ago and they would be perplexed by the setup and nature of the canteen style seating, but now it has just become accepted. Now, you would not ever really consider coming to Wagamama on a date now would you? But, you know, I am sure that many people do actually come here on dates and they never question it now, which shows the popularity and acceptance of Wagamama. The juices that they offer here are ever popular, and staples such as chicken Katsu curry and Yaki Soba will always be bashed out of the kitchen and gobbled up without any question. I commend Wagamama on their ability to create new and exciting dishes on their special men menu while maintaining the great standard menu and not putting on too much onto the price. The staff here always seem to be trained to a good standard and I'm sure that Wagamama do a lot of work in this area to ensure consistency among branches. All of the people who work in the Wagamama outlets do seem to be new to the country, and English never seems to be their first language, but nonetheless, quality never suffers and they all work hard and have a great, friendly attitude. I do love Wagamama is oh-so-much and long may they continue to provide great levels of service and amazing food at reasonable prices. The Richmond restaurant exemplifies all of these cornerstones of the Wagamama business and delivers them in a very nicely naturally lit environment on the second floor, overlooking Richmond high street. read more

This was the worst pad thai I have eaten in London. How??? There was so much onion, I could hardly taste anything else. Overcooked meat. I am never eating this stuff again. The service was speedy. Hostess/server was very nice and gave me a tea while I waited. Having overpriced, unappetizing food delivered with speed and a smile does not a return visitor make. read more

Its a very crowded place bit nice food os worth to wait for right? the waitress was very friendly and helpful. i ordered the wagama ramen which was tasty, not the best but still good. the noodles were not well cooked in my opinion and the broth tasted too salty and artificial. the edamame as a side were really good, i got them with garlic salt :) its a bit expensive for 4.50. i waited quite a while after i ate to get the bill but everything else was fine. I like to come here everytime I am visiting London :) read more

Wagamama - wagamam ramen with edamame and ginger lemon grass tea - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, XGL

I had met my sister here for a later dinner after a long day in Central London at the museums. The location is upstairs and we were sat right away on a busy Thursday night. My sister got a chicken curry dish and I got the pork ramen bowl. We also got some plum wines to drink with edamame & dumplings for appetizers (those were both pretty good). The service was very attentive and friendly and the food came out fairly quickly after we had ordered. My sister loved her dinner and mine was alright...but then again, I'm a bit of a ramen snob coming from Seattle, but overall it was a decent bowl. The flavor was slightly lacking, but still tasty. Prices weren't too bad once the bill arrived, either. I'm sure my sister and I would come here again when I'm visiting and I'll get to try something new from the menu. read more

Wagamama - Pork ramen bowl and my sister's curry dish in background - Japanese Near Me - Richmond, XGL

Pretty much what you would expect from this well-known chain, with noodles and soup, rice dishes, side dishes such as fried dumplings available. Nothing outstanding, but at least you can be confident that the food is going to be reasonably tasty and fresh. This particular branch is located on the first floor of its building but the large number of mums with their outsized prams congregating around the tables tells you that the lift is in good working order. read more

Absolutely loved this place! This was my first Wagamama experience and it definitely will not be my last! From entering it was quite busy and I could tell the restaurant was very popular. We didn't have a long wait at all and the staff were very friendly offering us a nice table and asking to fetch us drinks. It was great being able to see the chefs as they were cooking behind us in the open-plan kitchen. When the food arrived it was hot and very tasty - oishii desu! Overall, the staff were lovely and attentive, and I would recommend this restaurant to all you Qypers. The building is very modern and yet still exudes oriental charm in an effortless way. Upon leaving we didn't have to wait for long our bill (like is the case in many other restaurants) and left with satisfaction in our stomachs! Thanks Wagamama! :D read more

Wagamamas is a very average fake Japanese/Chinese style mix of food. The food is ok - I would stick to the noodles with soup, rather than their slightly adventurous, eclectic mix of stir fried ramen noodles with curry sauce and lemongrass shavings. (My Japanese friends will not eat here) The restaurant can be somewhat crowded (although quite spacious for a Wagamamas), it is well lit, but not too noisy venue. It's best for cheap lunches than a dinner. It's best value when there are 2 for 1 meals from voucher sites (just google it). read more

I'm quite a big fan of Wagamama as much as Nandos! :) The one in Richmond is quite nice, maybe a bit too small and far from the station but is something we can not complain too much about it. The service is really good and the guys funny. My first time they got my order wrong and in less than 5minutes he came back with the right one and a lot of apologizes. Really appreciate! read more

Same menu as all the other wagas. I personally really like the food and love how fast everything is. Not exactly a spot for a relaxing meal, but a great place to take kids which it is full on on the weekends. read more

I had low expectations coming in especially seeing non-Asian cooks for a japanese restaurant. However, seeing thru the open kitchen the way they handled the wok inspired confidence that the food might be alright. Ordered katsu curry and it turned out oishi (delicious). read more

I find it difficult to make grilled duck tasteless but they managed to pull it off. Utterly disappointed with my flavorless grilled duck ramen. I sampled some of my co-workers' dishes (e.g., pad thai, beef soba) and it was "Meh". read more

I do not eat meat or animal products of any form, usually this isn't a big deal when I go to restaurants, however I was astonished with what I learnt at Wagamama Richmond and the way they prepare their food, and meat eaters / those with allergies or dietary requirements should be concerned too. Despite a very detailed conversation about ingredients, I was fed chickening the 'vegetarian' meal I ordered (the chef thought it was a good idea to 'pick' my chicken out or a pre-prepared noodle dish that, according to the waitress, had been sat on the side since the restaurant had opened, read to go in a Wok). As if this wasn't bad enough, when other diners asked me what was happening and I explained to them they had put meat in my vegetarian dish, I was thrown out (and in a rather aggressive manner too, which I was so shaken about I made a report to the Police). The waitress serving me told me she couldn't tell the truth to her head office or she would lose her job. I made a complaint to Wagamama's CEO and head office complaints and they didn't even get back to me following their supposed 'investigation', never mind to apologise in full for this horrendous experience of mine. I can't believe a big chain like this thinks it's okay to pick certain ingredients out, and can't imagine what would have happened if I'd been full blown allergic to the ingredient I was asking them to make sure for certain did not even touch my food. Apparently they don't even care what they put in their dishes, and less if they give someone who can't tolerate meat chicken in their food. Their solution was to get rid of the problem (i.e. me telling a nearby customer what I'd experience, and not the faulty chef!) read more

Good value, first floor restauant, usually very busy. The chain is known to all, so it's the usual menu and format. Friendly staff, altogether worth trying for a fun and quick meal. read more

A noodle bar but not like any I have experienced in Asia. For those of you who know the chain this is a carbon copy on the food and service. For those of you who have never tried it is worth a visit. Dependable but will never set the world on fire. If you are in a hurry probably give it a miss. Note: Beware of the shared tables and benches, it's not to everyones taste. read more

Went to Wagamama for the first time in about 5 years and I have to say that the experience didn't quite live up to memory. The service was good, and portions were big, but the flavour of the food was a little disappointing. Phad Thai was watery, with very little chicken or prawn. The only flavour came from large slices of red chilli, but it lacked the sweetness you expect from phad Thai. Also when we asked the waiter what the sauce was that came with the gyoza he said 'gyoza sauce', which wasn't terribly helpful. read more

always dependable, know what you will get. We always go here when we don't have much time. The food comes out when ready and not necessarily together, but thats fine. Tasty and quick. read more

Great for piling in, unannounced, with some loud colleagues who have a variety of dietary requirements. Go healthy or deep fried. Carb mad or protein rich (new menu of ribs + beef skewers). Fast food. Good environment. Casual. It works. read more

A great restaurant for a quick, healthy sit down meal if your short on time. The atmosphere isn't the best on offer in Richmond but they make a great bowl of Raman!! read more