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    Wagamama

    3.4 (122 reviews)
    ModerateAsian Fusion, Japanese
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Loud
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Yasai katsu curry - breaded sweet potato, aubergine, and butternut squash
    James K.

    I crave Wagamama food every time I come to Dublin and it usually lives up to my expectations - their food is very consistent and the service is almost always friendly and efficient. This time, I had the yasai katsu curry: "sweet potato, aubergine, and butternut squash coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, covered in an aromatic curry sauce served with sticky rice and a side salad." It's really good! The veggies are cooked perfectly in their breadcrumbs and the combination of curry sauce and rice is very comforting. The pickles on the salad are also good. They now have cocktails for €5, so I had two of them - the Wine Not and Japanese Passion - and they were tasty but a little weak. Had high hopes for the Wine Not (Absolut vodka, St. Germain elderflower liqueur, and sauvignon blanc) since I'd made something similar at home - but I think it would be better with gin instead of vodka. They now have replaced many of the older communal tables with smaller tables for groups of two or four, for those who want a more private or intimate experience. I'm giving Wagamama 3/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. They were in the news in 2015 when fish2fork surveyed British restaurant chains for sustainability of their fish selection and suppliers - Wagamama ranked close to the bottom of the pile. However, this was largely due to lack of transparency, and Wagamama has since provided more information to fish2fork: their prawns are from farms that practice sustainable aquaculture; their tuna is the non-threatened Pacific yellowfin (ahi) variety, and they also use tilapia in their menu (a good choice if farmed in a closed system). Fish2Fork have revised their rating to a respectable 3.5 fish (out of 5). As far as other ingredients are concerned, Wagamama still suffers from a lack of transparency. Are any of their veggies or grains sustainably farmed or certified organic? Is any of the meat grass-fed or certified humane? They don't say, and it's natural to assume not. On Glassdoor, Wagamama employees seem to be generally satisfied with their experience working there & the salary/tips are decent (they share tips among all staff). They make a lot of vegetarian dishes and have made great fruit and veggie juices for years. But it would be nice to know more about the ingredients they use - they have more than 140 locations worldwide and need to be more transparent. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)

    Chilli chicken ramen
    Annie L.

    Part of me just wants to give it 2 stars but that's because I am comparing the ramen to ramen I have tried abroad that is far superior. But the flip side is if you don't do that how do the standards ever improve? For now I will stay at 3 until I try more from the menu. I got the chilli chicken ramen. Overall it was so very bland. Not spicy at all. The chicken although moist was as exciting as Sunday mass. The ramen was again like listening to a lecture in industrial chemistry (I'm useless at chemistry). All that said it wasn't awful, it was not overly filling and I was hungry so it filled me just right... It was food broken down to it's very basic function to give you energy not pleasure. Staff were friendly, fast and attentive.

    chili chicken ramen
    Dave S.

    Your basic clean and friendly ramen noodle and soup bar in Dublin. Wagamama is a big chain, so don't expect anything special. The food is reliable and reasonably priced. I ordered the chili chicken ramen (see photo) and it was tasty. My friend enjoyed his chicken curry katsu. All tables are communal, which can be a plus or minus depending on your mood. Handy location underneath the St Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Oh yeah, and there is free wifi:)

    Lunch menu
    Val L.

    This place is perfect for lunch! Just in front of the theatre and off St. Stephen Green shopping centre. They have a lunch menu and prices are sweet. I really enjoyed the food here. I wasn't familiar with their menu and the staff were kindly enough to go through all the spice- not spice options. And went for the chicken ramen. And Jesus, that bowl was Huge. There was food for 3 people - kidding. But 2 people for sure. I didn't order drinks as I was fine with my green tea. The ramen was very, very good. And super hot! Don't burn yourself! =) My friend had teriaki (?) chicken and looked and smelled great. The place itself is big, despite the first impression because of big long tables in the front. Plenty off comfortable seats at the back

    Katsu curry and teriyaki chicken!
    Brittany G.

    An old favorite from living in London, I always have to visit Wagamama when i'm abroad and there's one nearby! The food is consistently good and the menu is big enough to make anyone in our group happy. Service is typically pretty good as well, though sometimes it can be a bit slow when the restaurant is busy. Be sure to order the green tea- it's free and the perfect way to end your meal!

    Chicken Curry Katsu
    Chad H.

    Better than Yamamori, but still not great. After eating at both I decided Dublin just don't have good asian food, which I guess shouldn't surprise me that much. Wagamama is in the basement of some building, so it gets basically no natural light. You also have to squeeze onto benches at long tables, which I'm not a huge fan of. My meal was okay. I ordered chicken curry katsu. It was serviceable, but not nearly as good as katsu meals I'd had in Japan or the US. My coworker likes their ramen, so maybe you'll have better luck with that.

    Alexandra M.

    Wagamama is an okay restaurant but not one of my favourite places to get Asian food. I still think that Yamamori Noodles on Georges Street beats Wagamama, hands down. Wagamama's menu is pretty basic, most of it consists of noodle soups that come in really big bowls with wooden spoons. The meals are a bit pricey for what you get: a bowl of broth and a slice of chicken. The selection of fresh juices here is excellent. I ordered a carrot juice and I finished it in two gulps. From where I was seated, I saw the cook make it so I knew it was freshly prepared, none of that pre-made pitcher nonsense. What bothers me about Wagamama is the service. It feels really abrupt and cafeteria style. As the waitress takes your order, she scribbles a number on your paper place mat. About 3 different people deal with you. One person takes your order, another drops down your food and another gives you your bill. It seems disorganised and you don't feel valued as a customer. I'll probably come back to this restaurant but only in another 3 or 4 years.

    Firecracker squid...the only thing I enjoyed here!!
    Zara N.

    With so many other great Asian eateries out there, my meal in Wagamama just left me cold! The duck gyoza were just awful, the dumpling part was cardboard-like in texture and the filing was on the gelatinous side - definitely one to be avoided!! The chicken yakitori skewers we had also had a strange consistency - they were very tough and stringy - not pleasant at all! Faring better was the pork dish we had that was served in lettuce leaves, but it needed more of a flavour punch to be memorable - when watery lettuce is the overriding taste in a dish, it's not exactly a good thing! The highlight of the meal was the firecracker squid, it was seasoned and cooked really well and was the only dish that I'd willingly have again - it was pretty delicious in fairness! We also had a really pushy server who kept at us to order more, which detracted greatly from the dining experience...can't see myself coming back here!

    Pork bulgogi
    Darren C.

    Rather than going for a main, we decided to go for a bunch of starters (we had a voucher to blow on €30) as neither of us were particularly starved!! On the whole, it was okay, not great not bad but definitely not the kind of place I'll be running back to. But then I wouldn't scream blue murder about meeting someone here either if pushed to. The wok fried greens and chili prawns were delicious, the pork bulgogi was pretty good, the chicken yakitori was definitely poor and the ebi gyoza was without doubt the worst gyoza I've ever had, hands down!! Also the waitress we had was over the top pushy practically ordering the menu for us. Not something I appreciate I gotta say.

    A Selection of Seasonal Sorbets
    Georgian S.

    Well what a place this particular restaurant. Its actually quite hidden. hehehe. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit their. The staff, were most pleasant. I went along with a group of Vegetarians, that I'm a member of. Following is the meal I had. Cha Han yasai AND A Selection of Seasonal Sorbets When I arrived, I was greeted with a lovely smile and get this, a FREE Green Tea. I must have had about 3 or 4 Green Teas. Imagine that. eheheh. Although the price was on the high side, I was most impressed. Its actually of Japanese Cuisine. Very well laid out. The restaurant in question is underneath Dunnes Stores of Stephens Shopping Center. I asked for a Cha Han, which NORMALLY comes with chicken and Egg something to that effect, however, I was wanting a vegetarian. So I asked the waiter, what would he recommend, he recommended the above WITHOUT Egg, which made it Vegan. I was so delighted with this. I thoroughly enjoyed it. When I think about it, it is well worth the price. VERY filling. Especially with me devouring it. The dish came with as follows: Stir-fried Rice with Fried Tofu MINUS Egg to make it Vegan etc., Then after a few minutes, I got myself a dessert for about €5. Considering the amount I received, I actually thought it was very good value. heeheh. It was fantastic and so tasty. It consisted of Green Tea Sorbet; Mango; Passion Fruit Sorbet. Oh it was so scrumptious. All three were scoops. eheheh

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    They now have cocktails for €5, so I had two of them - the Wine Not and Japanese Passion - and they were tasty but a little weak.

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    Maneki - Spider Roll

    Maneki

    4.4(11 reviews)
    0.3 kmSouth Inner City

    Warm and cozy ambience , deliciously warm food and a wonderful company -nothing beats that to…read moreuplift spirits on a cold and wet night. I was lucky to find this hidden gem in Dublin last week while on a trip with family . The service was great and our orders came out quickly . It was not a crowded evening . Our table had some cocktails , pornstar martini, hot herbal tea , Sweet potato tempura rolls, Dragon rolls , VegGyoza, Mapo tofu with rice on the side . Everything was delicious!! Must visit spot if you are in the city !

    This was the best meal I had in Dublin. We were recommended to check out Maneki from the bartender…read more(Michael) at 1834 in the Shelbourne. He did not steer us wrong! The ambiance of the restaurant felt authentic. From the art to the decor to the serving trays/dishes and utensils. The restaurant has a nice intimate feel like you're having dinner with your family. We were seated quickly and our server was attentive and helpful. We all started off with the sake pornstar martini. It was really good, a bit on the sweeter side. For all appetizers we had the edamame and gyoza. The gyoza included chicken and a nice sauce. It was a nice size portion (~6-7 pieces). Both were really good. For our main dish we had the Kimchi ramen, Maneki yaki soba and the spider roll. The ramen was a nice size portion and was packed with a variety of meats. My friend said the broth was really good and spicy. The Yaki soba was a perfect portion for me. It included roasted chicken, prawns, roasted pork and veggies. It was very flavor and good. It also came with a side of miso soup which was perfect. The spider roll was massive. There were 8 giant pieces and it was tasty! I also snapped photos of our neighbors Teppan salmon teriyaki and beef teriyaki. They said both were amazing. I've seen a few reviews mention the pricing is a bit higher but it was worth it in my opinion. The portions were a bit larger than what I've experienced before, the food was tasty, the drinks were good and service was great. They also do karaoke upstairs and it was actually pretty entertaining listening to them while we ate. There is an automatic 12% gratuity/service fee included but there is a note that you are not required to pay. Definitely keeping this on my list for the next visit.

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    Zakura Izakaya - Salmon teppan

    Zakura Izakaya

    3.8(21 reviews)
    1.4 kmBaggot Street
    €€

    I absolutely love this place. It is small and quaint, but the food is very flavorful, and I…read moreabsolutely love their sushi. I wouldn't recommend getting a bowl unless you have a big appetite, and you may not want to order any appetizers (it's that much food in the bowl - gotta love it). I had the tuna Ngiri and it was sooo good. Now I like to order it from my favorite sushi place back home; they left such a great impression. The atmosphere is lovely, clean, and welcoming. Ugh, they make me wish I were in Ireland right now lol. The service was excellent. Aside from making me smile with great humor and politeness, they also want to make sure you enjoy your meal. I just felt like it was all love, where they want to make sure that nothing is wrong. You don't get that everywhere. I also enjoyed the jokes and laughter, which might not be the norm (the politeness is, of course, probably the norm). I was a humorous customer who probably made them equally comfortable, which is incredible. That's why it is always important to be nice to your servers. I genuinely appreciate both my visits there (yes, I went twice; the place was that good and the vibe was that great, lol).

    An affordable Japanese restaurant with a big menu and a decent drink selection in Baggot Street…read more Came here at a weekday evening for some late night food about 30 minutes before it closes. The Hamachi sashimi was surprisingly good for the price, thick cuts with the standard light and savory taste of hamachi, fiber felt fresh and was a bit bouncy, no foul odor or mushy mouthfeel in typical cheap Japanese eateries. KaraAge fried chicken came in small bite-size pieces, freshly fried, juicy, but a bit too bland and the pastry was a bit too thick. Also wish they had used a better sauce than simply shoyu (soy sauce). Overall the food was OK for the price, you get what you paid for.

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    Yamamori

    Yamamori

    3.8(196 reviews)
    0.7 kmNorth Inner City
    €€

    Came here with a group of 8 got seated right away! Food was great had ramens, bibimbap it was great!read more

    This was a recommendation from a local so we had high hopes for it. It's so bad I'm writing this…read morereview as I'm sitting here waiting for the check. When we arrived, the door was locked and some employee opened it for us but then walked away. It took a few minutes for us to be acknowledged by someone else to seat us. When the server approached, we ordered water to start. When he returned with the water, we asked if they had straws and all he said was "yes" and he walked away when we said we needed a minute to order food. We ordered different things such as sushi rolls and gyoza and after an hour being there, we had received nothing. When the food finally came, my order was missing a roll and had sashimi on the plate, so he took the plate back. When he returned, he said the kitchen had made a mistake and they were out of tuna, even though the plate he took from me had tuna. The only thing that was wrong on the original plate was the sashimi. He asked if I wanted something else and I was so hungry, I asked if my other order could come out while I looked at the menu. What I did receive, did not have any tuna, even though the menu said it should, I guess that's my fault for asking for the other 2 rolls to come out, thinking all they would do is take the sashimi off the plate, but he should have told me they would not have any tuna at all to make sure I would still want it. The sushi did not have any flavor, not even the soy sauce helped. The most flavorful thing on the plate was the sesame seeds and I wasn't the only one at the table who thought that. It was so unenjoyable that I could not even finish the 2 rolls I had in front of me. The service was overall terrible, the server was not attentive or friendly. The food was severely overpriced. The only good thing about this meal was the gyoza, and that another server came to tell us the kitchen was doing a last call for food. It's definitely one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had and our group of 6 is all in agreement. Would not recommend, would absolutely not return, not even for free.

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