Wagamama (Lexington Street)

I love Wagamama and its one of my favourite restaurants ever. The quality of the food is superb, reasonably priced and the service is second to none.

I went to this restaurant with my partner on the 27th June, where I was amazed how this fabulous restaurant was hidden away. As you walk in, you see the chef hard at work in the kitchen. You then have to walk down the corridor and then down the steps to the basement. We were greeted and seated very quickly, and drinks were offered to us as we sat down.

I had the Prawns Kare Lomen and my partner had a Chicken Katsu, which was served to us within 10 minutes. The food was steaming hot and smelt amazing. The Prawns Kare Lomen I had, was bursting with favours and I could taste the quality of the ingredients. The total bill came up to £21 for 2 main course and 2 glasses of coke, which I felt was value for money.

I would highly recommend this restaurant to all, and can’t wait to go back again!!!
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Denis Charlette - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, June 29, 2009

I've been to wagamamma's twice for a pre-theatre meal - both times the food has been very good, the service prompt and the prices more than reasonable.

Only thing I'd say is that both times I've had tofu based dishes, which were excellent. However, last time I went, three of my family ordered chicken and beef based dishes,and they found the meat itself quite dry and unpalatable. That said, my friend also had chicken and loved it, so it might just have been bad luck.

The lovely thing is, the food leaves you full and satisfied, and it is always incredibly fragrent and rich in flavour, yet it is very non-oily, unlike so much indian and chinese cuisine.

Their stock, the liquid base for the soup dishes, is always delicious - I could drink bowlfuls of it alone.

The miso soup is delicious, but you only get a very weeny bowl of it, albeit a very cute little wooden one.

The edamame really could have used more crushed salt and chilli, but soy sauce sort of made up for it.

The free green tea is refreshing, and the staff aren't stingy with refills, so long as you ask.

Wholemeal noodles gorgeous, strongely recommended.

Definately somewhere to visit, maybe not for a really special meal out, but any time you are hungry, in a hurry before or after a show, or just want a good meal with some friends, head to wagamamma's.
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Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 8
Thursday, April 03, 2008

Went to Wagamama on a tuesday , atmosphere was friendly the food was delicious and the s ervice was quick.

I had a suop and my husband had the rice .

am sure am going back soon, really love it
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kevina
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, March 14, 2008

it always amazes me that people just don't 'get' wagamama's and somehow think they are being ripped off for not getting michelin starred food....went there last night for yet another great meal of good quality and relatively healthy comfort food, which is what it serves up brilliantly. was speedy as always, buzzy atmosphere and the staff were cool.

and how anyone can call this expensive i just don't know!...stop being tight and chow down!
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Ems
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Have been here a few times now, both for lunch and dinner, and never been disappointed.

Dishes i tend to go for include Yaki Udon (noodles cooked in curry oil with an abundace of meat, prawns and veg), Yasai Katsu Curry. Their coconut soups are lovely.

Green tea is free, staff are always helpful and friendly, food is prompt and reliable.
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Carly Little
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, May 01, 2007

the service was nice, the atmosphere was a little to robotic though, didn't feel at all japanese.

i had gyóza' and chicken Ramen.

the gyóza's were edible, nothing special. However the ramen was bland and tastless. the noodles were very poor quality in paricular.

overall i could see how someone who has never been to many japanese restaurants may enjoy it, they don't know any better!
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Michael
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Food 4 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 4
Wednesday, October 25, 2006