For years I heard about the Wagamama chain. When we lived in the U.S., Husband told me this was a top choice for broke university student night out food in London. Wagamama is all over London, so it’s surprising that it took me this long to try it.
I understand why it’s an old standby. Wagamama is healthy and affordable. The atmosphere is casual and it is a comfortable spot for solo dining. Staff approach you at long benches or booths on the side of the restaurant. It’s style is dining out for the masses, albeit well designed.
The dish was standard issue but the warm broth and noodles in my Saien Soba were comforting on a cold day. I left utterly stuffed.
Saien Soba: whole wheat noodles in a vegetable soup topped with fried tofu, bean sprouts, courgettes, asparagus, red onions, leeks, mushrooms, mangetout and garlic. Garnished with spring onions.
I found Wagamama to be my FAVORITE place in Sydney b/c it was my first experience and AROUND THE CORNER from Kristen Marshall’s flat. However I tried it with Dom in Amsterdam and was not as satisfied. Oh well, good Travel Karma all around on the Wagamama Crew. 🙂
Ooh that looks tasty! I was pregnant the last time I went to Wagamama’s in Angel and couldn’t fit on the bench, had to turn around and stick my bum in the air to eat – luckily it was really late and most other diners had left!! haha!