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Old 21-07-2008, 03:41
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 08:02
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 08:34
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Never heard of it.
Am I missing out?
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Old 21-07-2008, 09:01
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Never heard of it.
Am I missing out?
Not really. It's just overpriced student food.
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Old 21-07-2008, 09:09
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Oh, right.
Thak you Shaft.
I hate to think I'm missing anything
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Old 21-07-2008, 09:14
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What is the definition of student food?
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Old 21-07-2008, 09:27
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 09:36
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 10:03
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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.
I'm confused. I go to a couple of branches locally quite regularly as they often have two for one vouchers on their website so it makes it a good deal and have no idea what you are referring to. You sit down and order and the food arrives and you eat it and pay for it then leave. What do they do that is different from other restaurants other than you sit on benches rather than individual tables?
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Old 21-07-2008, 10:22
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 10:41
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 10:46
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What is the definition of student food?
Noodles and soup.

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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Old 21-07-2008, 11:30
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 13:06
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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.
You were told where to sit in a restaurant? Never.
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Old 21-07-2008, 13:12
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 13:43
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You were told where to sit in a restaurant? Never.
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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Old 21-07-2008, 13:45
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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!"
The Restaurants I go to generally show you to a seat. I'm not talking anywhere posh, Frankie & Benny's do it as do Pizza Hut I believe.
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Old 21-07-2008, 13:48
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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.
The sauce they use is called 'Bulldog' Tonkatsu Sauce. You can buy it in any oriental grocery store.
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Old 21-07-2008, 13:49
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The Kingston Upon Thames restaurant is jammed with baby buggies.
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Old 21-07-2008, 13:55
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 14:01
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The sauce they use is called 'Bulldog' Tonkatsu Sauce. You can buy it in any oriental grocery store.
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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Old 21-07-2008, 14:27
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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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Old 21-07-2008, 15:52
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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!
I stand corrected! I do like the bulldog version though.
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Old 21-07-2008, 16:06
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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!
My japanese housemate told me it means "selfish".
She also thinks Wagamama isn't authentic.
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Old 21-07-2008, 19:17
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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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