We were delighted to try this new establishment on opening weekend. Enjoyed a filling lunch with…read moredazzling cocktails. Such an amazing experience! Attention to detail in every dish was apparent. The whole menu was tempting but we settled on the following 5 sharing dishes: - Yellowtail sashimi salad with spicy sauce (my companion's favourite), super fresh and flavourful - Beef tataki salad with such bright colours in the pomegranates, lettuce, coriander, garlic chips and ponzu soaked onions - Fried Jerusalem artichokes, new for me and such a tasty pairing with the aioli - Miso-grilled black cod tacos were a great texture with crunchy taco shells and tender fish, lightly balanced - My absolute favourite, the fried chicken that had the most flavourful, tender (fall off the bone) meat with Chinese five spice and a deliciously spiced peanut sauce with pickles Scott and staff were a pleasure to speak with and enjoy a fun shot. The Freak Scene cocktail is their take on a mojito, fruity and fresh. Sipping on it reminded me of summer. We can't wait to return for the seasonal delights. There will soon be a queue down the block, so get here now!

Freak Scene is a pan-Asian fusion restaurant in Soho serving up tapas-style, often-fried riffs on…read moreChinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisine. We came for our first dinner in London, and booking was easy to get less than a week out. Though it was sparsely populated when we showed up around 8, it was getting busy when we left an hour later; this is definitely a party spot, though it's too small to truly be a clubstaurant. Freak Scene's head chef worked at Nobu for years, as evidenced by both the buzzy, theme-y atmosphere and the theatrical Westernized menu. Expect dishes like sashimi pizza and wonton bombs, washed down with tropical shooters. Dishes run in the low teens and are best split between two. Drinks are wide-ranging, from sake to wine to cocktails, and reasonably priced if not particularly intellectual. I had a citrusy rum drink, while my boyfriend took on the indignity of ordering a Slippery Nipple, some layered shot concoction, alongside an Asahi. Miso-grilled black cod tacos (11 pounds) tasted more Tex-Mex than Tokyo, with an admirable but overpowering salsa and a salty shell that made the well-prepared sushi rice redundant. They're pretty, but logistically difficult to eat. Jerusalem artichoke was not quite what we expected, fried into a thin stick like an elongated egg roll. However, it ended up being one of our favorite dishes and very flavorful with the aioli, though the portion is just silly for the price. Beef tataki salad (12 pounds) was standard, nothing special but a good way to round out the meal. By far, the winner was the lamb, two juicy and substantial chops with a simple sweet-and-spicy sauce. Service was spotty, though food did come out pretty quickly once we managed to place our orders. We spent about an hour here. The space has cool old propaganda posters, but feels a little too slickly designed. Prices were middle of the road for this part of town-- the final bill was about 70 pounds for 2, with a drink each. If you're looking for somewhere fun in Soho for a drink and a bite, this will do the trick, but for savvy customers used to Momofuku and other elevated fusion spots this may come off as juvenile.

I've heard quite a lot about this restaurant but never dined here myself. I'm in London for a work…read moretrip and this was recommended to me by my hotel so I thought I'd check it out. It's right by the mall and close to my hotel. The food was really good and quite flavorful. The waitstaff was really helpful in suggesting pens for me to try. As I'm on my own I'm always looking for spots that feel great to dine in some and this was one of them. The seating is on really long tables and benches which give a family style type of atmosphere. It was a really nice dining experience

They are located somewhat on a restaurant row that runs right next to the mall. This location seems…read morevery busy. I went with another person around 3 pm during the week and we had to wait a little bit for a table. Once we're seated though everything went smooth. The ramen isn't the best here but I would recommend just about anything else. Food is delicious here.

It's a wonder my favorite restaurant in London is a chain, but I'm somehow addicted to its savory…read moresweetness of its teriyaki yaki soba! And now you can get it with your choice of noodles. I tried rice noodles and it was just as delicious as with the original wheat noodles (and prob easier in my stomach!) The beef was medium rare, but it was a bit chewy (taste was still wonderful). The free green tea is a nice touch. This location is underground so it feels a bit dark, but the staff is lovely and keeps the sometimes long queue moving along!

Food Rating: 3.5 stars…read more Wagamama was one of the first Asian Fusion chain restaurants I went to while studying abroad in London several years ago. Naturally, when I went back to visit London, I had to make a pit stop! Overall, for Asian fusion, it's pretty good. If you're looking for authenticity, then this is not the place. For this visit, my friend and I ordered the following: 1) Duck Gyoza Appetizer - 5 deep fried duck dumplings, served with spicy cherry hoisin sauce - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=U1gn4z4LYbY2m2Q4xU5ZqA Dumplings were fried very well. Filling was very flavorful. My friend loved the spicy cherry hoisin sauce. 2) Kare Lomen - ramen noodles in a spicy coconut and lemongrass soup topped with prawns, beansprouts, and cucumber. Garnished with coriander and lime - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=kIm6HopKENvfZKaoQZg7Sw Coconut broth was thicker almost like a sauce. 3) Chicken Ramen - noodles in a chicken and pork soup topped with grilled chicken breast and seasonal greens. Garnished with menma (picked bamboo shoots) and spring onions - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=3I8HRRFGTkhc5yw9q4bpwQ Lighter flavored soup broth. 4) Wine wine - great pairing with the lighter flavored noodle dishes - in this case, the wine was perfectly paired with the Chicken Ramen 5) Passion Fruit Frozen Yoghurt - deliciously smooth with a tropical fruit finish - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=o6X9IcKEVlfpqZnOo4zODw 6) Chocolate Fudge Cake - served with dark chocolate wasabi sauce and vanilla pod ice cream - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=IyslhO7ZiRBUY0PQT02hNQ The wasabi flavor was light to the point where I would not have known there was wasabi if I hadn't read the menu. The dark chocolate flavor is stronger and overpowers the wasabi flavor. Restaurant Pictures: 1) Entrance - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=XXtSFRx9boXpnnq0Gzm5EQ 2) Seating - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=Cab9yGtCJdYy97ajH7_VqA 3) Communal Seating - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=qZuMeLxQY-LpyocW2UTfrA 4) Communal Seating - http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz_photos/QuZnfNi9FvlKmU3kZacQtg?select=MOzzEDMI4eQJB2EvEs4k2Q Overall, good memories. Worth a stop by if you're craving Asian Fusion noodles. *Note: Communal dining. Orders are taken on PDA's, which wirelessly sends orders to the kitchen. **Wagamama reminds me of Republic located in Union Square in New York City - http://www.yelp.com/biz/republic-new-york?rpp=40&sort_by=relevance_desc

There are so many Wagamamas all over London, and the inside decor seems pretty nice, so I had high…read morehopes. But it ended up being a disappointing meal. The workers themselves and the establishment is really nice, but I wasn't a fan of the food. The chicken and prawn yaki soba was ok. The texture of the noodles were good and meat was decent, but it was so bland. The Korean fried chicken was probably the best thing we ordered. I did really like the bun because it was decently fluffy. And the chicken was flavored well. But the meat was kind of dry, and I had expected more chicken to be in it in general. The chicken thigh pho had to be my least favorite though. The broth was really thin and didn't have any depth to it. And the noodles weren't the right type of rice noodle. Idek what it was, but it was kind of crunchy. The chicken thigh was pretty good though.

I don't understand how this is a successful chain but I guess all the good ramen spots that have…read moreopened up in the last decade have not made enough of a dent in changing cultural perceptions. Or maybe the London outposts of Wagamama are subpar. Either way, skip it. There are so many better Asian restaurants in London I'm sure. Prices aren't even that cheap. The yakisoba was super bland and no yakisoba sauce or flavors were present. Basically if they put some pad thai sauce on it, I would've called it pad thai. The ramen is all chicken broth, which is fine, but it's not the rich tonkotsu broth you usually get. Seating is fairly easy as most of the dining room has these large communal tables. Food turnover was pretty quick.

We stopped in here after checking into our hotel for a quick bite to eat…read more The ribs are to die for! My boyfriend and I were blown away. I also enjoyed the duck bao buns as well. Great flavors all around! They were wonderful and went above and beyond in making sure my dairy allergy was accommodated for.

First time to try this restaurant. Very nice atmosphere and clean. Ordered the pork ribs ($9.90…read morepounds) and chef special saku saku duck ($21.40 pounds). I was very impressed of the duck. It was so crispy and the noodles were very tasty. The ribs were a little spicy and sweet. But it was delicious too.

We loved this place in NY. And now finding several in London. Great location. Good Service. Plenty…read moreof options and so many healthy choices. So flavorful. Good portion size. Lunch specials with drink 14. Ordered from full menu. They have cocktails and beer. Props to our server Colleen. She rocked!

Everything was just...grand! The food was immaculate and imaginative! I felt myself connecting to…read moremy natural flow state as I devowered my meal like a ravenous beast. HOWEVER. It came to my attention that were no anti bacterial staions. Now this may just be me being picky byt personally I feel very safe when I see a sanitary unit! But over all fantastic!

The ambience is definitely nice and it looks fancy inside. The only reason why this gets a five…read morestar review is because of the server named Luna. She was really friendly and went out of her way to try and help us download the app and familiarize us with the menu. Otherwise, this would definitely get a one star rating Overhyped, and extremely overpriced unauthentic "pho". They use fish, chicken or mushroom. Sure, it might taste like PHO, but it is definitely not authentic as they say it is. The food is lacking in taste and quality. It taste so cheap. It might cost five dollars from a street vendor. Instead of cost over $30. SAKUSAKU duck noodle dish cost it over 21 pounds which is about 25 or $27 USD and I barely had any sauce and it was extremely small portion. I think it's meant for a eight-year-old kid. I think I could eat like three of these even if I wasn't that hungry. Lastly, the service is terrible. We got seated and never got our waters. Refill never got attention, this place sucks do not eat here. I would rather go to the McDonald's across the street.

I wish there was a Wagamama near me in the U.S.--I'd be there all the time! It's always such a…read moretreat when I get to visit one in the U.K. The design of the restaurant has such a cool vibe, the food is fresh and bursting with flavor, and the service never disappoints. Definitely one of my favorite spots for casual dining when in Great Britain!

This was a great place to get a hearty, but quick meal. Yes, it is a chain, and there are locations…read morein the US, but it just hit dfferent here on this occasion. It was hot outside so the air conditioning inside was just right. There were some people there around 2pm when we arrived, but plenty of open tables, most of which are long and community, but they will space you out. The menu had lots of good options and was slightly different from the US menu. I had the teriyaki soba chicken and it hit the spot. There was a decent amount of meat when it came out about 10 minutes after I ordered. The noodles were cooked nicely, but the portion was not as big as I thought it would be. No worries as we had the hot honey chicken appetizer which was rich and so good! Our server knew we were in a bit of a hurry and made the meal move quickly without feeling rushed.

Wagamama Ordered the…read moreteriyaki soba with steak and it did not disappoint. The soba noodles were perfectly cooked and soaked up the teriyaki sauce beautifully. The mix of mangetout, bok choi, red and spring onion, beansprouts, and chilli gave it the perfect balance of crunch, freshness, and heat. The steak was tender and full of flavor, and the curry oil added a subtle kick that took the dish to the next level. Finished with coriander and sesame seeds, every bite was bold and satisfying. I also had the chicken donburi ramen, which was comforting and full of flavor. Light yet rich, with tender chicken and a perfectly seasoned broth, it was the perfect complement to the noodles. Overall, a solid, flavorful meal and a great spot for noodles in London.