Wagamama

[gtr-gaz]

Had a meal in the Wagamama, Reading today with my daughter (who's at Uni there) and wife.

Probably the best chinese meal I have ever had :yum:

If you've never been to one, you have to try it.

[roop]

Although I like Wagamama's, it's really just fast food, and because of that I think it's a touch over priced. A couple of starters, a couple of mains and side dishes with rice and a beer a piece can easy set you back over £30.

Having said that, I do like it. The Manchester one is a bit crap, but the Dubai one is excellent.

PS : Waga's is Japanese, not Chinese...!

[mybrainhurts]

Near neighbours have a Chinese eaty place.....

Cats never go through their garden......

I think they know something I don't......

[Jay GTi]

I was going to say, it's Japanese not Chinese.

Been the Reading one a few times myself, very nice (although I agree with the price thing).

[JonRB]

Wagamama? Sounds like a word from the language The Sims speak. Terla ma! Dis grau is frederchez!

[mybrainhurts]

Jay GTi said:

it's Japanese...

Aaargh.....kamikaze poisonous raw fish eaters

[mcflurry]

It has fast service, hot food, good selection.
That's a good start for us

[alfaman]

mybrainhurts said:

Near neighbours have a Chinese eaty place..... Cats never go through their garden...... I think they know something I don't......

Is that because the Cats go *in* only ..... but not *out* ?

Oh.. If you ever travel to Southern Africa - be *very* careful of the fast food on offer....... I was offered some shish kebabs on a long bus journey .... couldnt quite figure what they were ....... turned out they were

"mice kebabs " - with limbs still intact

>> Edited by alfaman on Saturday 22 October 18:21

[gtr-gaz]

roop said:

PS : Waga's is Japanese, not Chinese...!

Of course! Silly me

[tobeee]

gtr-gaz said:

roop said: PS : Waga's is Japanese, not Chinese...! Of course! Silly me

Fair mistake though, as I think it's owned by Chinese / Hong Kongese.

[puggit]

The Wagamamas in Reading is certainly a slick eatery. Being near the Cinema, it competes with Nandos for our pre-film meal.

You can be in and out in 30mins, and in fairness it's not much more then a handfull of nachos with cheese tasting plastic in the cinema!

Chicken Katsu Curry is out of this world!

wagamamas said:

chicken fillet deep-fried in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a light curry sauce and japanese style rice garnished with a combination of mixed leaves and red pickles

One little warning - I've not found any of their beers that are actually brewed outside the EU

[moleamol]

I agree, good fast food but has nothing on a proper restaurant.

[rameshuk]

I quite like The Royal China in Bayswater.

Their Dim Sum selection is amazing.

Has anyone else visited them ?

[mcflurry]

puggit said:

The Wagamamas in Reading is certainly a slick eatery. Being near the Cinema, it competes with Nandos for our pre-film meal.

Nandos is just (IMHO) a KFC charging 4 times the price...

[gtr-gaz]

puggit said:

Chicken Katsu Curry is out of this world! wagamamas said: chicken fillet deep-fried in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a light curry sauce and japanese style rice garnished with a combination of mixed leaves and red pickles

You have excellent taste young sir!! That was exactly what I had. Absolutely superb!

[puggit]

mcflurry said:

puggit said: The Wagamamas in Reading is certainly a slick eatery. Being near the Cinema, it competes with Nandos for our pre-film meal. Nandos is just (IMHO) a KFC charging 4 times the price...

Except the food seems to be ready quicker in Nandos...

[moleamol]

gtr-gaz said:

puggit said: Chicken Katsu Curry is out of this world! wagamamas said: chicken fillet deep-fried in crispy breadcrumbs, served with a light curry sauce and japanese style rice garnished with a combination of mixed leaves and red pickles You have excellent taste young sir!! That was exactly what I had. Absolutely superb!

I had that too, was ok.

[peterpeter]

roop said:

PS : Waga's is Japanese, not Chinese...!

its mainly Japanese, but there are dishes from other countries on the menu....its suppose to be a sort of mix.

[silversun]

I like Wagamamas. Only annoying thing is the way they bring out the dishes when they're ready instead of all at the same time. A PITA when you're in group. Food is great though. Gets my

[dnb]

I like their attitude towards dietry requirements. They actually have a list of what already is and and what changes are required to make things glutin free, dairy free, diabetic suitable etc...

I wish more places were that tolerant.