This was my second time at Wagamama while visiting the U.K., and it's fine if you're craving Asian-inspired food - just don't expect authenticity. My curry katsu came with decent chicken but the sauce was more of a Thai/Indian hybrid than Japanese. The gyoza lacked flavor, the ramen was okay, and the rice was sticky but not quite right. The real standout was the yuzu chicken wings. As an Asian-American from California (the Bay and SoCal), I found it filling but far from the real thing.
Service was great, though and the ambiance was casual and comfortable. read more
Came for a birthday dinner, this place is always busy so happy we got in when we did! It's a fun ambiance in here, with the Japanese themed food and cafeteria style seating.
The food is good, even though its a chain restaurant. Depending on the time and day, it can take a long time to be served, but it goes with the territory for having a popular restaurant so don't let that put you off.
I'd come here again for sure. read more