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Who here likes Wagamamas?
Does anyone else like Wagamamas? I like the Ramen, and Itame, and the dumplings on their menu. I have only ever tried the sake once, most of the time I have Tiger Beer.
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I love Wagamama - I could eat that sort of ramen/soup/broth type food every day. We have a non chain Japanese noodle bar near where we live which is even better.
I also love the Chicken Katsu Curry. I bought their cookery book to get the recipe for that but it wasn't in! On their website there has been a discussion on the forum how to make it - someone suggested Bisto instant gravy! I bought some Katsu sauce in a Japanese supermarket but it wasn't quite right. Then I tried the gravy and added the Katsu sauce and it is a pretty good copy. I also buy the panko breadcrumbs from the Japanese supermarket which make a lovely crispy coating on the chicken. |
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Never heard of it.
Am I missing out? |
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Never heard of it.
Am I missing out? |
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Oh, right.
Thak you Shaft. I hate to think I'm missing anything
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What is the definition of student food?
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I've been once or twice and its OK? Not the greatest IMO, but cool if they have offers and you just want a quick bite to eat!
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I went once and walked out without ordering. Didn't like the joyless, our-way-or-the-highway attitude - it was like joining some sort of cult.
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I went once and walked out without ordering. Didn't like the joyless, our-way-or-the-highway attitude - it was like joining some sort of cult.
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I don't remember a lot - it was at least ten years ago - but I remember having to queue from out in the street, being told exactly where to sit, completely unsmiling staff, very cramped conditions, it was just a miserable experience so we got up and left.
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It puts me in mind of school dinners. There is an independent noodle house close to my office and would lways prefer to go their to be honest.
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What is the definition of student food?
The food doesn't actually taste that bad it's just very over priced for what it is. Very average Asian fusion. |
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I always found Wagamama to be a nice cheap place to eat. I wouldn't call it over priced.
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I don't remember a lot - it was at least ten years ago - but I remember having to queue from out in the street, being told exactly where to sit, completely unsmiling staff, very cramped conditions, it was just a miserable experience so we got up and left.
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I'm not mad on Wagamama's but it is a cheap and cheerful option if you just need something quick.
I think Satsuma in Soho is way nicer though. |
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You were told where to sit in a restaurant? Never.
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You're usually given a choice, aren't you? We're not talking about booking a table for six for 7:30 here, we're talking about walking in off the street for a snack and being pointed at a gap and told, "Sit there!"
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I love Wagamama - I could eat that sort of ramen/soup/broth type food every day. We have a non chain Japanese noodle bar near where we live which is even better.
I also love the Chicken Katsu Curry. I bought their cookery book to get the recipe for that but it wasn't in! On their website there has been a discussion on the forum how to make it - someone suggested Bisto instant gravy! I bought some Katsu sauce in a Japanese supermarket but it wasn't quite right. Then I tried the gravy and added the Katsu sauce and it is a pretty good copy. I also buy the panko breadcrumbs from the Japanese supermarket which make a lovely crispy coating on the chicken. |
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The Kingston Upon Thames restaurant is jammed with baby buggies.
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I quite like it however it is nothing like real good quality japanese food. The chap posting above that it was average fusion food was spot on.
I would probably prefer to go to Wagamamas over nandos or that kind of place. Wagamama means 'naughty boy' in Japanese by the way! |
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The sauce they use is called 'Bulldog' Tonkatsu Sauce. You can buy it in any oriental grocery store.
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If you ever want to taste some quality Asian fusion cuisine try Hakkasan in the West End (London). Probably the best meal of any kind I have ever had. Ironically it was set up by the same guy behind Wagamamas.
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That's what I bought but it isn't the same as the Wagamama one but when mixed with the instant gravy and a bit of ketchup it is almost identical - sounds horrible but it isn't!
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I quite like it however it is nothing like real good quality japanese food. The chap posting above that it was average fusion food was spot on.
I would probably prefer to go to Wagamamas over nandos or that kind of place. Wagamama means 'naughty boy' in Japanese by the way! ![]() She also thinks Wagamama isn't authentic. |
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I don't really get the 'authentic' argument. I go there to eat nice tasting food, not to eat food that tastes just like it does in Japan..
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