The chicken raisukaree is a must! I have it most of the times I come here and it’s always perfect. The only problem I have is that often the food will come out at different times if you’re in a group.
WAGAMAMA IS ******* AMAZING!!!!!
I recommend the Raisukaree! It’s one of the best coconut curries I have ever tried!!!
Believe it or not but the best cocktail I’ve ever had In my life is from Wagamama too! Make sure you try the falling water cocktail!
I cannot wait to be back!
Chicken pad Thai is amazing! I need to come back here and try their other dishes! Lovely restaurant layout and great atmosphere, wine is priced well too.
I went with my wife and 2 children.
The food was good, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
The waitress even made a plan after my son made a combo order and realized that there wasn’t ginger beer on the kids’ menu.
Wagamama es siempre sinónimo de comer comida china y asiática en general de la mejor calidad. Su servicio es muy bueno, los lo ales son lindos y, lo que no es poco, limpios. Y lo mejor es la alta calidad de sus platos, todos dan para compartir.
Absolutely delicious. I got the yasai coconut broth ramen. It had house made rice noodles, mushroom, sweet potato, onions, chilli and tofu. It had a smoky but sweet flavour which was very very delicious and would’ve gone well with a nice glass of white wine. The portion was really quite big. It did take a little while to come out but was worth the wait. The restaurant is a very loud place with music and and open kitchen.
What I like about this place, is that it's open late. Not really late but enough that you can rock on in at 9pm and have your food in 20mins or less. My partner and I arrived after a movie, he'd never been therefore I ordered for him. He's a 3 veg 1 meat non adventurous, kind of guy. The safest option for someone like this is probably the cha han donburi which he thoroughly enjoyed. He also ordered edamame. I had chicken and prawn teppanyaki and a side of squid. Both were yum. I've had curries from here before but never had much luck with the spices, I ask for mild, I get hot mild! Not worth risking it! Only thing is, I hate the seats. Wish I could move them. Maybe they're uncomfortable so you don't hang around too long!
Very good choice for big groups! Food is good, desserts are also good.. Our food did take a while but it was a busy night so it was understandable.. I was very pleased to realize that even though our food did take a while, our whole table got served within 2 minutes, so there was no awkward periods of half the people on the table eating while the rest are watching! also I found there was a good variety of food. from noodles, to soups, to stir fries, to curries! My favorite dishes are the yaki soba noodles and the katsu chicken depending on wether I feel like a curry or noodles! big portions of tasty comfort food! ❤️
My dining experience at Wagamama was awesome. I ordered teriyaki chicken and chilli squid, I have never and will never order those dishes from any other restaurants ever since. I loved it so much. will be going back this after. one little thing I didn't like was the size of the dessert, it was too pricey for its size. maybe lower the price or increase the size of dessert?
I went there for my 15th birthday and it was pretty packed but but they still managed to pull of keeping a bunch of teenage girls happy! I ordered the chicken ramen and made the broth spicy, which was $20 and some pork dumplings for $11. To be honest the dumplings were a bit too pricy as you only got 5 but they tasted amazing! The chicken ramen was really nice too and the portions were huge! I also have a nut allergy so when I told them they were very helpful and made sure it was all good. It took about half an hour before they came to take out order and an hour before we got any food but the place was packed and very popular so i suggest bring some friends to while away the time but its a great restaurant and I will definitely come again 😁
Staff always seem to cope super well considering how busy this restaurant often gets. They're always very friendly and get the food out very quickly. The chicken katsu curry from here is probably my favourite thing in the entire world. Highly recommend
The Katsu curry is always a win! Really friendly staff, and reasonable service time considering how packed it gets. Lovely location too, great for a walk along the harbor afterwards.
Always a decent meal - I don't deviate much and get the salt and pepper squid and Asian greens. Always yummy. The juices are also pretty good. Good value for money.
I dined here for dinner with my fiancé and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. We arrived without a booking and were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. We ordered the edamame, crumbed prawns and pork gyoza to share between us. All came out within 10 minutes of ordering and were delicious and flavoursome. For our main we had the steak teriyaki soba teppanyaki and the duck yakitori pancakes. Both meals were extremely tasty and filling. It was a really busy evening and the restaurant was pretty packed which unfortunately meant the service was a bit slow at times. Overall though the tasty food at a reasonable price more than made up for it. We will be back!
I recently dined here with my finance' and we really enjoyed our meal. We had three entree dishes to share and a main each. The food was bought out really quick and hot and had a heap of flavour. It was really busy though which meant the service was a bit slow at times. Overall though we will definitely be back.
Love it here! So good and the food is always consistent. I don't love that it comes out at different times, however I get that it's the 'thing' there and everything else is fantastic 😊
First time I have been to wagamamas in Wellington. I went with my wife and our daughter. We had to wait for 30 minutes as there are no bookings for tables with less than 6 people. The service was fine and given you are packed in like sardines the privacy is fine. The ambiance at other restaurants I have been to is better. However the food was outstanding.
Came here on a very busy Saturday night! There was a huge queue at the door and it was clearly communicated that there would be a half hour wait for a table of 5, the British girl on the door in the black top was lovely and friendly and was clearly dealing with a lot. We were eventually seated and were seen within a few minutes for some drinks and sides! We shared a few things like kara age and squid which were great then went on to mains. I was not expecting authenticity and the food was great, simple and delicious. Great staff who were clearly working hard but still had time for a chat and a laugh. Will definitely be here again, but maybe on a less busy night for me and my friends !
This gem is always bustling and for good reason, fast service and tasty food. The dumplings were plump and juicy with a nice crispy base. Ramen was excellent, pork still juicy and a nicely soft boiled egg. Reasonably priced and decent sized meals. Recommend if looking for a quick, tasty meal in a buzzing atmosphere.
Exemplary service and wonderful food. My partner asked for something different to the advertised menu which when presented was not quite what she was expecting. ..the staff were so helpful, friendly and prompt in putting things right. Incredible.
I've been here a few times and have never left feeling disappointed. I've found the staff to be friendly and helpful, and the food usually delivered quickly. Lots of options too! I usually get #41, I absolutely love it. Friends and family have always enjoyed their dishes too, and each time I've been it has been busy. Would definite recommend on a night out!
Took an acquaintance from Colombia with me for dinner; this is one of my fav fusion restaurants in Welly. He was impressed with the ambiance, the setting, the location, and the food -- and rightly so! I ordered for their new menu, Lamb koumi (lamb and mushrooms marinated in ginger, garlic, and lemongrass, stir fried in broccoli, courgettes, chilies, red onions, garlic, ginger, mint, basil and coriander in chili oil served with steamed jasmine rice and garnished with lime.). Such a delectable meal! Staff were great, and the cashier from Indonesia actually had some foreign languages up his sleeves which was a delight! It's one of Welly's finest!
A little update: I took my guests from San Diego, California here for lunch yesterday, and they loved the place and the food. I had Wagamama Ramen and it was satisfying with all the different ingredients complementing each other. I love the wakame's delicate flavour.
Lovely facilities, beautiful modern building and a crazy gorgeous view over Lambton Harbour As for the food, the menu is good with pricing at fairly affordable. Whenever my Asian bro from Dunedin comes up we always have a few jugs of sake and stumble along the waterfront on the way home.
Waitstaff are lovely as well.
Having the pork ribs and the chicken udon noodles thingy and deep fried calamari and sea-food noodles soup which were absolutely delicious! Have been coming here quite often ! Love the view and the customer service there :)
Wagamama is always a good and go to food restaurant for me. I really enjoy the chilly squid and it's a must try for spicy food lovers. I also enjoy the prawn dishes and the serving is quite plentiful. Service is good, area is clean and waiting time is minimal to none. This place is located just by the waterfront so has great views. For dessert my friend and I shared the 3 scoop ice-cream and the coconut flavor is delicious. I recently also tried the Mud Cake which was quite delicious also.
I decided to give Wagamama another go after a not-so-enjoyable visit a couple of years ago. We ordered deep fried squid for entree which was fresh but a very small serving for the price. The ramen is delicious and flavoursome despite the noodles not being made fresh. The bowl is huge! The only negative about the ramen is that it was served warm not hot. Dessert (apple wontons) sounded much better on the menu but arrived on the table looking and tasting a tad uninspired.
Had dinner here tonight. Started off with the chicken dumplings and the deep fried chicken pieces. Small portions for the price and really just average. We also ordered the promotional wine that was being advertised (a favorite of mine) and were incredibly disappointed to discover it was room temperature (white wine). When we brought this to the waitress' attention, the manager came over and apologised personally (apparently the fridge had been accidentally turned off) and was quick to offer alternatives. The mains were delicious and were large in size for new Zealand standards. I had the firecracker chicken and my friend ordered the teriyaki beef soba. Summary: definitely recommend for the environment (communal eating style) and the mains. Wouldn't bother with the appetizer.
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Have previously dined at Wagamama years ago when it had first opened ... in fact, I am pretty sure I did a review on it via Menu Mania, so I am wondering what's happened to that review since the move to Zomato??
Wagamama is a popular spot right on the waterfront. Parking is plentiful but expect to pay through the nose regardless of the time of day - or you could park on the street and walk after 6pm (when I believe most street parking is free).
It's bench style setting inside with the seats fixed in place, so if you are are more physically endowed overall, you may find sitting in the seats a challenge. That is, if you manage to get into the seating at all. The tables are set higher than you would probably find in most restaurants, but that isn't a bad thing. Food is contemporary Asian with strong Japanese influences - from traditional to Asian Fusion.
There is a kid menu which is on the underside of the paper table mat, but you don't know it's there unless someone tells you that it's there. So despite having our 2yo with us, nobody cared to mention the kid's menu on the underside at any point.
We had a large group of 12 people and were split across 2 tables side by side. This type of seating isn't as conducive to conversation as a large round table with a lazy susan, but you make do with what you have. Because it was busy it was also very, very noisy.
I ordered the edamame beans with salt, pork dumplings and chicken katsu curry (some of the dumplings were for my son). The food came out as it was cooked and did come out very quickly. There was no pattern to entrees or even everyone getting their meals at once - so you have to be prepared to start eating before other's have received their food.
There isn't much to edamame beans ... the rock salt was generally on the top, the pork dumplings weren't anything to rave about and the katsu curry, was beautiful but again nothing that left me absolutely stunned.
What you can expect to get from Wagamama is pretty decent service, average to high-average pricing and food that generally tastes and looks good.
Yummmmmm everything's fresh and the staff are so very welcoming. They really look after you and the food is fresh and tasty. Dumplings are divine with beautiful fresh fillings. Been a few times and it has been consistently great.
I've been here once with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary and we really liked the place. Our waiter was super nice and the food was delicious. Although we were not very happy with the service in general since the food took so long. We understood the place was full, but people who came after got served before us.
I have to say, I was really looking forward to going here as I'd heard it was really good, but was a little disappointed. We went in a large group and because the food was so staggered we basically didn't eat together. I ordered the chicken and prawn pad Thai which had 4 prawns and 3 pieces of chicken.. For $19.80 A little bit of a let down. The saving grace was the friendly service from Ryan and the banana Katsu which was delicious!!! May have enjoyed more if there wasn't so many of us so the food wasn't so staggered.
Had a great experience here a few nights ago before World of WearableArts. The place was really busy despite being a Wednesday - there was a queue waiting for seats! But the food came quite quickly (although not all at once).
I had the Chicken Katsu Curry which was great, and a decent size - Wagamama gives great value for money. It could have had a bit more spice though.
We also had a side of Garlic and Chilli Edameme Beans which were absolutely delicious! The flavour was great with a good kick of chilli - made up for the lack of it in the main meal.
Overall it was a prompt, delicious, atmospheric meal. Definitely the best Wagamama outlet I have been to so far.
A little pricey for what you get but otherwise fun. The pork gyoza were a little dry and over fried but the Itame was great, as is the ramen.
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This was the second time in as many weeks we headed here. The first time was one of those rare treats when the husband and I were off work together and with the almost guilty glee of two kids absconding from school we managed to get a car park nearby and scuttled in on a Monday lunch time. It was surprisingly busy, a nice hum for the start of the week. We were ushered to a table for two. Nowhere for the standard issue Wellington coat to go but I was glad of something over my knees. The waiter was a quirky hipster with an energetic yet relaxed and friendly approach. I was glad Mr C had been before as he was familiar with the protocols and soon we were settled in. He ordered the zesty fruit drink name forgotten with lime cucumber mint and apple from which I drank far too large a sip to taste and it was delicious. Marital tension averted, just, I turned to my Pinot Gris. Only one selection per varietal but I found it a pleasing match with the food to follow. My teriyaki beef on noodles followed soon, with an enthusiastic flourish from the waiter. Nicely seared medium rare beef on tasty noodles, bok choy et al and I was a happy girl.
The 11 year old budding foodie was jealous when we confessed our lunch time jaunt so at a loose end last weekend while we vacated the house to escape an exam study crazed teenager rampaging at every peep from her tip toeing family, we decided to call in on the way to Moore Wilson's (the only shop in Wellington the whole family agrees on). She was delighted and settled at one of the large communal tables which adds a nice communal atmosphere, where we happily perused the menu. I'm terribly boring and chose the same teriyaki beef. The husband went for the chicken ramen perhaps influenced by the biting Wellington wind outside. Being slightly neophobic Miss G settled for a noodle dish off the kids' menu.
Having had the bar raised so high last time it all fell a little flat. The beef and noodles was adequate but grisly meat took a little of the pleasure out of it as did the undercooked greens. But again the flavour was good. Mr C's ramen wore thin as he persisted. Miss was happy with the novelty of noodles instead of the usual fried children's restaurant fare and the little dish of teriyaki sauce but on sneaking a portion of mine preferred the adult version with its more robust flavours and complexity compared to the dry noodles on offer.
Overall a good experience but suffered a little from lack of consistency.
Been here plenty of times. Very large, modern restaurant with a nice atmosphere. Always enjoy my meal here. Pretty decent pricing mains around $20 and starters $10. We had the prawn and chicken gyoza, pad Thai and teriyaki soba this time! All very nice. Would recommend the pad Thai! The teriyaki soba was nice but had a bit too much sauce for my liking.
Been here a few times. Awesome food every time. Great if you don't like waiting long as the food comes out really quickly. Good value for money, I never leave feeling hungry. Only had a dessert once but was really yummy. Will continue to go back.
My first visit to Wagamama and ordered Teriyaki raisu and Chicken katsu curry. The beef teriyaki raisu was really really sweet 😐 but the chicken katsu curry tasted good as it was quite spicy (I like spicy food). The service was good as the waiters served us pretty fast. Somehow, I think that the food are pretty pricey as I can find cheaper place that serve pretty similar food.
My family and I are now frequent wagamama eaters! And it is always delicious and fresh, with lovely friendly wait staff. I can't even pick a favourite dish!
Great place which always delivers. Last time we went there we were seated very quickly, in peak lunch time the place was quite busy. Given crayons and paper to keep the littlest amused. Drinks came out very fast, as did our orders. We had Chicken Tama Rice, which potentially could have had more chicken in it, but was good all the same. The second dish was Beef Teriyaku Raisu with no complaints here.
Marqueney Unsworth-Blitz
+5
I can't fault this place for beautiful flavours, fresh food, great service and good value- also excellent for families with children- by far my fave place to eat.
Had an awesome time at Wagamama! Service was great and efficient and the food came out really quickly + it was absolutely delicious! Would have liked to have had my own water carafe as myself and my partner are are weak with chili and I felt like a bother to keep asking for a refill.
Went here tonight on a busy Saturday night with 22 people for my daughters 21st. Service was fantastic. ice cold water appeared straight away. catered for the children immediately. food ordered correctly and appeared in a timely manner...my daughters first...food was presented perfectly and all of 22 of us thought it was varied and delicious...and im an experienced chef...Ryan prepared our cake we had brought and even sung my girl happy birthday...prices were around $17-$19 for a main...awesome views over the harbour...highly recommend this for people who like Japanese fusion food, don't mind the minimal decor and want a reasonably priced family meal.
Overall, i am happy with wagamama. Ordered a spicy beef on rice (i forgot the name and i cant find it on the menu here). $19.20 but worth it because it tasted sooo good. We manage to get a 2 seats table so it is quite comfortable for us. Love the view! The staffs were nice (They asked how our food was and even came to refill our drinks). But heads up, the customer might need to remember their table number to make the payment process easier (not really a big deal though)
Went here for the second time this year with a group (about 6-8 people) service was great and food delicious, however both times the timing of food was confused and well spaced out.
The waiter suggested we got 'sides' if we were hungry as there was a bit of a wait in the kitchen, that's fine, most of us ordered sides thinking it would come like an entree; before the main meal. This however was not the case with the first dish to the table being a main. Some sides came before the main some with and one after the main meal delivery.
Service was good and asked us if we wanted desserts, by the time everyone else had finished eating their dessert mine arrived and the bill was delivered soon after my dessert.
Aside from this (which was half expected from last time) it was a pleasant dining experience.
Every time I have been, Wagamamas never disappoints. The food is so yummy and a really good price. The service is generally really good, only complaint is that it can take a long time to be seated even when there a lots of empty tables. But the fantastic food and location definitely make up for that.
20.12.13 7e Wagamama:
Enjoyable dining experience – I had yasai katsu curry which was very tasty & my partner had chicken & prawn pad-thai. Very good pleasant service. Would recommend
Food is yum, service very friendly, little over priced but overall nice casual relaxed dining experience
Fantastic service, great food and a pleasant environment. I would highly recommend this establishment. The staff were quick to tend to our needs and food was quick to come out (although I must say it wasn't overly busy). Meals were served hot and were cooked to perfection. The flavours and service were worth the price paid.
Thanks to Jetstar and the late arrival of one of our guests we had to change our dining time- staff were very good about this when i phoned to add another 45 minutes to our original booking time.
However, like Diana's review post, our original online booking using this site wasn't received by them!
Our young waiter (Charlie?) was lovely and offered lots of advice and recommendations on the menu.
The meals we ordered were fresh and flavorsome and our party of 7 were all satisfied although we thought our various meat servings - everything from lamb, beef and seafood -were scant
The dumpling entrees are so very yummy and my carnivorous always- hungry teen son devoured the chicken wings with gusto
We thought it odd that they served reilsing and pinot gris in champagne flutes!
With a pleasant view of the waterfront and harbour, Wagamama offers a nice, informal dining environment.
Drinks and entrees were served fairly promptly, which seems to be in conflict of other previous reviews on this site.
The main courses took around 15 minutes to arrive: a commendable timeframe for such a busy establishment.
The quality of the food was of a high standard. The temperature of the meals was perfect, and flavour profiles were well blended with each other. Appropriate side dishes (which were recommended by the wait staff) also went well with the courses.
Coffee was also made to a good standard, and served within 6 minutes of ordering (acceptable for a restaurant as a "dessert" beverage).
We originally got on here and read the reviews which weren't crash hot, my husband suggested people probably don't write as many good reviews as they do bad so we decided to go anyway, our first dining experience here as a family. The food and service were outstanding, a really nice setting with the boats going past, you can't go wrong here, the food was tasty, fresh and healthy, and we felt like it was very good value for money! The girls had their sauce on the side, good idea in case it's too spicy! Will definitely go back! Yum yum!
My partner and I and some Friends of ours have visited this place 4 times in the past few months, the food is some of the best we have ever tasted, service is really good as well and the young waiter has a really good memory for his age.
Highly recommended.
Loved the food. Good options for vegetarians. Interesting range of flavours and well presented. The service was good and friendly. It was a bit cold by the window where we sat but we will definitely go again.
We visited this restaurant last week of August. We are not great fan of Japanese cuisine but we enjoyed our meal at Wagamama. The katsu curry, teriaki salad and dumplings were very tasty. It was very busy and clean place. Nice sea view, great food, great service. Everything was excellent. We can not wait to come back there.
Absolutely delicious food and fantastic staff. Can get very busy on a Friday or Saturday night but food always comes out piping hot! Decent sized portions as well as a beautiful view of the waterfront and hills. A great place for a catch up, date or family dinner :)
Although service was a bit slow at times (understandable due to how busy it was), the food I had here was really enjoyable! Their ramen bowls are massive, and there's a wide selection of drinks, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic, to start off or wash down the meal. I'll definitely be back here!
Paul Colmer (MusicComposer1)
+4
Not bad....little bit disappointed with the food. Chicken overcooked, but fantastic favours in the soup itself. Beers was tasty...nothing on draught tho. Worth checking out. The view of the harbour is outstanding.
The photo posted is not quite the same view...but gives you a flavour of what you may be able to see...particularly if you sit near the windows during sunset. Hope that helps.
Been here a few times and food and service is always good. This time squid, prawns, baked fish and chicken washed down with warm saki. Highly recommended
Food was tasty and filling.
The food is traditional ramen-type restaurant food and as a bonus the menu has nice little explanations what the dish is like.
The place looks very clean and orderly. You can see the cooks in action. The service was quick, welcoming and friendly.
The location is by the beautiful Wellington quayside and the place has a good view to the ocean.
I definitely recommend Wagamama.
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Took a chance on a busy school holiday Sunday night without a booking, they managed to seat us (4) after a few minute wait. An extremely very popular place, large communal tables & bench seating. A loud space, but ok. Not somewhere for an intimate romantic date, but great for large parties, though book ahead to ensure you get a table. Food is Japanese and other Asian styles fused together, rather delicious. Vegan friendly with many options. The food comes out as prepared to ensure it's hot and the flavours & spices are optimum at serving. We enjoyed the Bang Bang Cauliflower, it wasnt deepfried (like some places serve), sweet & spicy. I had a Yasai Itame, a noodle, tofu & vegetable green lemongrass coconut curry. It was labelled as spicy, but I got no spice, that was ok though, I added the sauce from the Bang Bang Cauli to it, cause that's what I do! My family ate meat dishes, they looked good. A great place to keep vegans & meat eaters happy. Staff were very friendly and helpful for us first time Wagamama diners. Highly recommend. Priced affordably and large portions. Our family of four, with 2 teens, 3 entrees, 3 mains, 4 drinks & a side of rice ~NZD117.00.
Really good food. A little expensive but totally worth it. Most dishes can feed 2 peckish people or 1 really really hungry one
First time diner at Wagamama - was given a menu by the friendly waitress and I noticed that, although all of the dishes looked divine, there was nothing listed as Gluten Free. I asked the waitress if they catered to those on gluten free diets and much to my surprise she pulled out a dedicated gluten free menu! I couldn't believe it - a decent amount of dishes to choose from too, rather than the usual limited options you tend to get at restaurants. After much deliberation I decided on Edamame as a starter, followed by the Chicken Teriyaki Raisu as a main. The portions were HUGE (another plus!). Great dining atmosphere, friendly service (shout out to the awesome Scottish waitress) and a menu that caters to those on special diets. The best dining experience I've had in a long while...thank you so much Wagamama.
Incredibly well located with great view from the harbor. Kids menu well served and presentable. My donburi was tasteful but need more attention on the visual presentation. This helps the customer to open the apetite. Almost got 5 stars.
Great Location, Nice food and fast service
Not mind blowing, but good assortment of Asian cuisines done in Kiwi way against a delicious waterfront view. Add the tea stained egg to whatever you get...
Easy family friendly dining. It's our go to when the kids are hungry and we are in town. Staff are always friendly and welcoming.
Very friendly staff and great food, highly recommend.
Food was good. Ambience was great. The order came quickly
Tasty, fast Japanese meals served in a warm modern setting. Restaurant has concrete floors and long wooden tables, with open kitchen. Classy cafeteria vibes.
Staff are attentive and wait times are reasonable despite being always busy.
Food quality is consistently high. Maybe a tad on the expensive side, for what you are getting, but you won’t feel disappointed. Extremely good value if you have a voucher. Good drinks range.
Excellent for groups. Beautiful waterfront location.
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