wagamama, water st, tampa

Absolutely love Wagamama! the atmosphere is welcoming, modern, and relaxed—perfect whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or settling in for a long, cozy dinner. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish tastes like it’s been made with real care, from the rich, comforting ramens to the perfectly balanced curries and crispy sides. The staff are always friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, making the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. Orders come out quickly without ever feeling rushed, and everything is spot-on every time. Wagamama never disappoints—it’s that rare place where quality, speed, and great vibes all come together. If you’re looking for bold flavors, comforting meals, and a restaurant you can trust again and again, this is it. Highly recommend! 🍜✨

Wagamama was pretty good when we tried it a few weeks ago! The inside is very casual, upbeat, but the seating is very tight and uncomfortable. Most of the seats do not have backs on them and if you get sat in a booth, it is extremely tight. They tried to sit four of us there and that did not work out, it’s really meant for two people! The food was overall very good. I had the chicken Ramen and we also did the chicken yakisoba noodles which was delicious. The drinks were pretty good as well! Our server was very nice when we moved tables, but our original Server was quite interesting. Coming up yawning right away while trying to talk at the same time. Overall, I would come back, but there are plenty of Ramen places to try in Tampa as well so I’m not sure I would be in a rush.

It was fine. The restaurant is beautiful, well decorated, and in a great location. The Tokyo fries were the best thing we had. Everything else was average and a little too expensive for what we got. The service was the biggest challenge. Overall we felt like we've had much better experiences in the area

Was really excited to get some Ramen, I searched up places to eat and this came up. The location is in an upscale downtown part of Tampa Bay, such a beautiful cityscape. The inside of the restaurant is minimal design but really nice. I enjoyed my hot Jasmine Blossom Tea & Lychee Martini. The ube espresso martini was not it. However, the ramen was so disappointing and the service. Alice our server was not engaging or attentive and so slow. Our ramen arrived “Luke warm” literally all 4 of our ramens and the noodles were mushy. We let her know the ramens weren’t hot and they took them back. They sent us another order of an our ramen, this time they were hot but noodles still mushy. The best one was the shrimp & kimichi as for flavor, but the chicken was blah. Might I add that this entire time we had ordered an appetizer edamame which we never received. Alice appeared and I flagged her down to let her know we still hadn’t gotten our edamame and she informed me it was normal to wait over 30mins for edamame… uh… right. When the chef sent us our hot ramens I mentioned to him that we STILL had not received our edamame and I asked him was this long of a wait normal, guess what the answer was.. “No.” (Like duh, in what world does an app edamame take over 30mins). Also had to ask her twice for a sprite and never received an extra cup for our tea. Asked for the manager, few things stood out: 1. According to him they serve their ramen at 145-147 degrees to uphold the integrity of the noodles. So when we told him they were mushy he said it was our fault essentially because we asked for our ramen to be hot. Well, the noodles sucked the first time and the second and who the heck wants luke warm ramen???? If that was the case then it shoul have been mentioned that you serve luke warm ramen as the norm. 2. He said he took off the edamame and didn’t charge us for the luke warm ramens. Wow, thank you for not charging us for the luke warm ramens we did not eat and the edamame that took over 30mins to come and when it did, it wasn’t even the flavor we ordered. 3. He offered a gift card, I said we don’t live here, he said “well what else do you expect me to do.” Here’s an idea: apply the gift card amount to our current bill. Anywho, would I recommend? If you like Luke warm ramen with mushy noodles and lack luster service. Sure!

My friend had been so excited to bring us here and talked it up nonstop, so I finally had to try it and I’m so glad I did! Everything was absolutely delicious. For drinks, my boyfriend and I ordered the orange juice blend with mango and apple, which was super refreshing. We ended up ordering three servings of the chicken gyoza because they were that good—hands down the best I’ve had anywhere. I ordered the steak noodles (I can’t remember the exact name), which had a bit of a kick, and my boyfriend got the chicken version. When the waitress noticed the spice level was a little too much for me, she was incredibly kind and even took $11 off our bill, which we really appreciated. For dessert, I tried the banana katsu. I personally enjoyed the ice cream more than the fried banana, but together it was still very tasty. I would absolutely come back if I’m ever in Tampa again and would highly recommend this place—just be mindful of the spice level!

Our experience at Wagamama was great overall. We arrived a little early for our reservation, but we’re set as soon as we walked in because they were not very busy. The staff was awesome and gave us many suggestions for our meal. The restaurant has a nice design, but I could imagine if they were busy with lots of people, It probably gets pretty loud. The food was good not awesome but good. We would eat here again, but there are definitely other places we would try first.

Love wagamama from the food, music, and drinks. Want to give a shout out to Justin, he’s an amazing bartender! Is able to keep friendly conversation while maintaining the entire bar and drink tickets from his service well. He’s got a great smile and attitude and works well under pressure. He’s the reason I keep coming back! Went in for a quick bite and drinks before a concert awhile back. The yuzu is my favorite cocktail. It’s so light and refreshing. Love the duck bao buns, they’re very delicious. I rarely get duck anywhere but they’re so flavorful and cooked well here. A few friends joined us and one requested a lychee mojito that Justin was able to concoct. Can’t wait to visit and try more of their food!

Atmosphere is really cool, open kitchen and lots of diverse seating where people go to work - overall relaxing and chill. Got the Sichuan pork ramen and some streamed pork gyoza: 39.95 post tip. Both were honestly not good - lacking flavor, especially the Sichuan dish having 0 Sichuan peppercorn flavor/aroma - and I wouldnt recommend either, so will not be coming back. Service was good but the review card I got from my server looks like it was played with for 30 minutes before it was given to me.

Excellent service and the food is delicious. The waiters are all very friendly and the food comes out very fast, before going to an event across the street.

Thoroughly enjoyed me experience at Wagamma. First, I love the location. It's located in Water Street- which is a super modern, clean area in downtown Tampa. The food was amazing. My friend and I each got a different juice- which they press in-house with fresh ingredients. I got the Beet juice which was tangy, fragrant and smooth. I got the Steak Bulgogi which was extremely flavorful. The sirloin, chopped green onions, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, brown sugar and rice blended together perfectly. It was hearty and delicious- perfect portion size, too! The service was great- quick, attentive and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu.

Heyyyyyy you guyyyyyys! First time here and here's how it went. We approached the bar corner seats near the window opened up. And we stepped into a puddle. The puddle was peculiar, we didn't sit we advised the bartender. She proceeded to tell us the fridge behind the bar on that side by the window leaks and the overflow drips and creates a puddle. No one attempted to mop it up it was just left and patrons had to step in the puddle to grab the barstool seats. Needless to say that wasn't an option for our part of two-we were redirected to the ramen bar. Please fix the leaky fridge it's very unpleasant. This place has an open kitchen concept all chefs are working to deliver hot food and fulfill all orders, they appear organized and ready for the hustle and bustle as this place gets busy. We ordered the chicken gyoza pan seared they were great. They provide you warm corn nuts while you wait they are delicious very well seasoned a nice touch. We then ordered the udon finger noodles. They were served hot, very ginger forward but bland and not very saucy. Wasn't our favorite; It was a 6 out of 10 overall for us.

We went here as a large group for a birthday dinner and they have a great way of managing tabs via utilizing the seat numbers so it was easy for everyone to be able to manage their own tab. Everything we ordered was super yummy and arrived to our table quickly which was really impressive for such a large group.

Service was courteous and fast. Place looks beautiful for a ramen shop. Belly pork bao with apple was delicious. I am giving 3 stars because the ramen despite the great flavor had a major issue in my humble opinion, both ramen that we ordered was almost cold. Been a japanese descendent and ramen lover, I can say that I was extremely disappointed. But maybe I will give another try because I think it was uncommon.

Our experience at Wagamama was great overall. We arrived a little early for our reservation, but we're set as soon as we walked in because they were not very busy. The staff was awesome and gave us many suggestions for our meal. The restaurant has a nice design, but I could imagine if they were busy with lots of people, It probably gets pretty loud. The food was good not awesome but good. We would eat here again, but there are definitely other places we would try first.

Stopped into wagamama for a quick lunch while on water street and was very pleasantly surprised. Sit down restaurant with variety of options including gyoza, bao buns, ramen, noodle dishes, and currys. I didn't have a drink but bar/drink list looked inviting as well. Food was excellent - hot, tasty, and memorable. I loved the chicken katsu curry super crispy and flavorful as well as the tantantem beef ramen. Service was ok, I initially ordered pork gyoza and she put in the chicken by accident. Overall will be back

Wagamama is one of my go-to's when I'm craving warm, flavorful ramen/asian comfort food. I always order their chicken gyoza ramen, which is hearty, full of flavor, and just irresistible. I pair it with a refreshing green juice for the perfect combo. If you're ever on water street and want a casual quick comfort meal, I highly recommend this restaurant!

We ordered DoorDash since we were getting ready for the evening and it was ready and delivered a little later than expected timing wise. Food was great. I liked the flavors of the Yaki soba! Lots of food that I shared between myself and my friend and we still didn't finish the whole bowl. The gyoza was cooked nicely and great flavors too!

I went to Wagamama Tampa for lunch with some coworkers and really enjoyed the atmosphere and service. The space has a modern, lively vibe that would be perfect for dinner or drinks. The duck and pork belly buns were incredible! The duck was tender, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned; they were the table favorite! For my entrée, I had the chicken teriyaki, which was good with a nice glaze, though a bit overpriced. Overall, I'd definitely go back for the great vibe, appetizers, and friendly staff.

Wagamama is all that is good about Japanese food in one place! Absolutely everything we tried was delicious, the place very nice, with an atmosphere that transports you to Japan. The service was exceptional, they explained the whole menu and even recommended their favorites. Definitely a place to go back... There is no parking nearby because it is in the middle of downtown.

I wanted to meet a friend for dinner after a convention at the nearby Tampa convention center. This location popped up and it looked pretty interesting, so I chose it. The other reason why I chose it was because it had small plates and it provided paid parking. I remember having a ahi sushi tuna dish. It was very small. It was good, but very small. Everybody else enjoyed their meal. The customer service was top-notch. Would I go here again? Maybe if I was just trying to meet someone and I wanted to have something different. But if I'm really hungry, I would certainly not go here again.

Came in for dinner on a quiet night and while the food came out quickly after ordering, the overall experience felt a bit underwhelming. We started with the Balance juice, which had a nice blend of flavors but was served room temperature. A few ice cubes would have made it much more refreshing, especially considering the warm setting of a ramen dinner. For our main, we ordered the ramen (photo attached), which arrived hot and visually appealing. The broth had good depth of flavor, and the noodles were cooked well - it was solid. Despite the restaurant being slow, it took a noticeable amount of time to be greeted, seated, and checked on. We weren't the only table with delays--several guests around us were clearly waiting a while to be greeted and to receive their dessert. The servers were kind when they did stop by, but the pacing felt off the entire evening. We also did not finish our juice and wanted it to go but they did not have appropriate to-go cups to take the juice. Overall, a decent meal with some potential, but the experience could have been elevated with more attentive service and small details like chilled drinks.

Amazing food spot with the girls. We shared everything and this really hit the spot after a run club evening run. The food is very satisfying and high quality. I would definitely recommend this spot as a date night or a girls night out. They have great cocktails and a vast array of mocktails.

Delicious food and great service. Food is brought out "Japanese style" so, as soon as it's ready they bring it. Yum! My bao buns were deliciously soft. One filled with duck the other with Korean fried chicken. Both high on flavor! The duck was succulent and flavorful. The fried chicken had an excellently delicious sauce on it.

Yes, absolutely recommend Wagamama! If you are ever in Water Street, downtown Tampa, check it out! We have been a few times, for early and late dinner and it has been consistently great! Great atmosphere, great service and great food!! We love their bar menu and have enjoyed baos, (puff sandwiches) and gyozas, (dumplings)! During their Happy Hour, (Monday to Fridays: 3-6pm); we have shared their Tuna Tataki and Chili Calamari. Yum!!! We have also enjoyed their outdoor seating for dinner, which is quite relaxing and entertaining at the same time. For dining, we prefer their rice dishes and have tried Spicy Tuna and Beef Brisket, (Tuna is my favorite!); although my husband enjoys Ramen with Chili Shrimp and Kimchi being his favorite. The dishes are delicious, fresh and plentiful! For an enjoyable dinner and time, Wagamama in Water Street is the place to be!

Service was really good, and the inside is pretty with lots of tables and booths. The food..:it was disappointing. Nothing stood out, good or bad. We had the "spicy" salmon, tuna and Szechuan entrees. The only spice we got was with the cauliflower, which I would order again. The tuna nachos are also a re-order able item: This was a one and done for me.

Great food selection I got the curry katsu sadly there were no potatoes in the curry but still was very good!

This was our second time at Wagamama and it didn't disappoint. Funny enough, we ended up sitting at the same exact table as last time, totally by chance! We shared the Tokyo fries and tried two different ramens. I had the chicken ramen, which was super flavorful but still felt light and simple. The broth was great and the veggies added the right amount of texture without overpowering anything. My husband got the Kare Barosu ramen, it was definitely spicier than I expected, so not really my thing, but he loved it. Service was awesome as always. Our server was friendly and on it the whole time, which we really appreciate. Overall, solid spot for a casual ramen night. We'll be back again for sure.

Wagamama is such a great restaurant. It's a lowkey restaurant that has a really fancy vibe. The menu is really extensive but I would recommend the chicken katsu and the juices they have on their menu are really delicious. They taste very fresh. My husband tried the ramen and said it was amazing as well. I will definitely come here again the next time Im in Tampa.

Came here on Sunday for lunch. Parking is tough, had to park in the garage and walk 10 min. We made a reservation however it was pretty empty. Service was nice and attentive. We got some duck bao buns, edamame, I had duck ramen and my husband had chicken and rice. Food was pretty good, especially bao buns. However the main course wasn't amazing. Was decent though. We also ordered special juices. Those were super fresh and tasty. Overall great concept, amazing modern ambiance with lots of space. Menu is very large and lots of things to try. However, food was not amazing. Also when we got food, server didn't even bring a container for us for waste after edamame. We also didn't get utensils. We had to ask for everything, It is in a prime location, but I would say slightly overpriced for the food quality you get.

I don't enjoy writing negative reviews, as I try to be understanding and give places the benefit of the doubt. However, when multiple issues arise during a meal at a well-established restaurant, it's worth addressing. Otherwise, they might continue to believe their current approach is acceptable. We had reservations and were seated quickly at the table we requested, which started things off on a positive note. We ordered drinks while waiting for our friends to arrive, but it took over 10-15 minutes for them to be delivered. Strangely, when our friends ordered their drinks later, theirs came out almost immediately. It didn't make sense. Next, we ordered two shareable appetizers--the pork belly bao buns and cauliflower. The server warned us that the "fry station" was backed up and the appetizers might arrive after our entrees. That was odd, but we really wanted to try them, so we agreed. True to their word, the appetizers did come after the entrees--except my entrée never arrived at all. Thankfully, I'm not a big eater and managed to get by on one bao bun and a bit of cauliflower. Since we had a show to catch, I asked for my meal to be removed from the bill. The server apologized, but then completely lost my sympathy when he said, "Next time, you all should come in before the rush, around 3:30 p.m." I couldn't believe it. I laughed and replied, "I'm not in my 20s, but I'm certainly not looking for an early bird special." It was frustrating and condescending. To make matters worse, we overheard the server apologizing to other tables as well. If you're a restaurant located in downtown Tampa near the arena and you can't handle busy times, why are you even in business? Overall, nothing about the experience stood out or gave us any reason to return. If your standards are lower than ours, you might want to check it out, but we won't be back.

You know when my family and I decides on hitting the downtown senary of Tampa, we want to enjoy the luxury of an awesome meal. Whether its brunch, lunch or dinner. On this day the establishment was Wagamama the decor and the atmosphere is immaculate. We reached about lunch time and was seated right away. Our waitress was in and out (mostly out). But none the less we managed to put in our food orders. Our boys had the grilled chicken ramen from the kids menu. Unfortunately the chicken was very dried and the rest of the dish was so-so. You know children are very honest especially ours for we travel a lot so we know AMAZING food. They were happy with the drinks (orange juice). My wife had the chicken pad thai, wasn't a fan it tasted bland and chicken was also dried. I myself decided to indulge in the smaller options. First I ordered the mushroom panko eggplant bao, I will say these were good a must try. What I learn throughout my years of writing reviews and visiting these establishments. You can dress your restaurants with elegance and fancy decors. But if that kitchen isn't intact with the proper chefs then the ship starts to sink slowly. Maybe even reivents itself with a new name or new owner. However you decide a decision has to be made. Do we look fancy and see how long we last or do we fix the problem within. Either way something has to be done for this place to be an establishment to be reckoned with it has to start with the kitchen.

We had lunch before exploring Tampa, it was my first here and the fam love this so much. I ordered beef brisket ramen and I didn't know it was spicy but even though it was spicy. It was really good, so much flavor busting and I got the original milktea to down the spicy. The karage chicken was different I had, it was tender and crispy. I dip it with the ramen sauce and turns out good! The rest of the family enjoyed their food and it was fulfilling. The service was so patient to wait for us to decide. They took care of us and checking on us, pouring water. The place was cozy, neat and beautiful in the inside. I will come back to try other food they have. I hope they have one in Orlando.

I think maybe I just didn't get the right thing. Maybe I should've just got ramen! But I ended up getting the Korean chicken bao and the bread was dry and the chicken was over fried like so dry it was all skin and no meat it fell like, but I also got it uber eats so maybe it would've been better in person fresh, I also got the chicken pad Thai, the flavor was good but it seemed different that other pad Thais I've had! I didn't love it but I also am keeping it to eat as left overs later so it's not bad!

Disclaimer: I failed to get a pic of our appetizer, which was the Tuna Tataki: thinly sliced + lightly seared tuna. citrus ponzu. japanese mayonnaise. Once the server got to us, she explained that they would deliver food as it's ready. We ordered everything at that moment. Waters, a soda, the appetizer, and two meals. She brought the waters but took a bit to get the soda. Then our appetizer and one meal came out. The pic for it is not great bc I forgot to get pics to start with. I had the Chicken Gyoza Ramen. The appetizer was really good. It's a little on the spicier side, but it's still amazing. The Ramen overall was good. The gyoza and broth had a great flavor, but the noodles were a little bland. I was surprised the noodles didn't soak up the flavor. I was worried it might be spicy due to the red chili's and chili sauce, but once it was all mixed together, it was good. I set it aside to cool while I enjoyed the appetizer with my husband. This is where things went sideways. I initially was waiting to eat my meal but his took an extraordinary amount of time, like 20 min later to come out. The server apologized, the hostess apologized, and the manager apologized, all at several minute intervals. Finally, his dish, the steak bulgogi, came out. That is the pic with the steak. He was pleasantly satisfied with the flavor of his dish. Once his dish was dropped off, I had asked the server for more water as glasses were empty. I waited a while and finally asked another server, and then a min or so after, she came out with new waters, but that was literally like 10 min after I asked. I don't complain much when going out to eat and I am not here to bash the restaurant bc something must have been going on as two other tables didn't get food, and left after drinks, although they ordered. What I am mostly disappointed with is that they didn't even offer to comp his meal or at least our appetizer as it was the lowest costing item. This was a $60ish meal before tip. The server was nice, but a little slow. I'm not sure if we will go again, especially with so many amazing restaurant options in the area. My last criticism is the chairs on the patio. Great for lounging but they were so low the table was breast height.

Service was friendly and efficient. Our waiter answered all questions, guided me through the menu, and provided top notch service. Even the hostess welcomed us. Food - The spicy tuna was fresh, served on a bed of rice, my only suggestion would be less rice and more greens for this entree. The chicken pad Thai, had a balanced flavor and was served with short rice noodles. I requested extra spicy, but the dish was mild. The chicken was dark meat chicken, I would have preferred chicken breast. The green juice was primarily pineapple juice with a bit of ground spinach. While tasty, I wish there was more variety in the greens used. Overall, the food was tasty and set at an excellent price point, especially for water street. We felt welcomed, the food was fresh, and the service was excellent.

Went to Wagamama again with my mom and toddler and the experience was just as good as my original visit. My daughter, who is 4, thoroughly enjoyed the child size ramen. It didn't taste like the 50cent ramen from the store (which I have tasted at other restaurants). It actually tasted like they put thought into it. We tried the Tokyo fries, pad thai and the spicy pork ramen and they were all delicious. The service was great as well. It wasn't busy around 6pm on a Friday so we were seated immediately, the food came out quickly and most importantly the food was delicious.

Beautiful restaurant and friendly employees. We came in on our drive back to Miami. They have beautiful outdoor seating. Chicken Ramen was decent, not the best I have ate but good enough. We also ordered vegan Ramen but to my mistake I didn't read the menu that it's spicy and in a curry sauce. It felt like curry sauce not Ramen. I was disappointed with my choice but it was my own fault. I'm surprised I didn't see vegetarian Ramen in a menu with simple vegetable broth that I was so looking forward to. Chicken katsu for kids was amazing. The best dish in our opinion and their freshly squeezed juices were also delicious. We would come back to try more dishes. Great location.

Water Street has some great offerings including Wagamama! I enjoyed the Asian fusion menu options and was pleasantly surprised at the many choices I had to choose from. The appetizer's were unique but tasty and I can't wait to go back for the ahi tuna item. My kids enjoyed that they had Boba on the menu (limited time) and my husband and I enjoyed that a few adult options were also on the menu. This is a kid friendly and family friendly restaurant so be sure to add this to your list. It's also perfect for date nights or girls night out. It's centrally located downtown so you have plenty of options once you leave the restaurant. Our server was kind and attentive and he gave great recommendations. I also loved that he gave us the meaning of Wagamama because the name was differently quite unique!

Top find in a while ! Did not expect this amazing find ! Matt the bar tender / waiter was incredibly attentive ! Was so helpful with recommendations the duck fell off the bone and was hands down the best ramen I ever had. My entire party was praising the food and service . I have no picture of drinks because they had been so good I completely forgot to take any ! Space is beautiful and feels like I was in time square but not as busy !

So yum! I know this place is a chain but I love how open they are about all the ingredients that go into each dish. It really feels like they make everything in house and with real ingredients. A bit heavy on sodium but that is the same with all Asian food. Service is great and they help out with the menu. Layout of the restaurant is cool and very clean. I suggest making a reservation

Wagamama is basically therapy with chopsticks. The ramen was a hot spring for my soul.

This place is very hit or miss for me. Firstly, the atmosphere is beautiful, they did a great job with interior design and making the place trendy. The service is decent, and staff will accommodate you if you need changes done to your meal. The restaurant is in a prime location and easy to walk around to nightlife. My only complaint about this place would be the food. Certain items on the menu are wonderful like the pad thai, the duck ramen, and the green juice. Unfortunately other items are very underwhelming, ie., the bao buns are some of the most disappointing I've ever had. The bao buns lack sauce and seasoning, and also the teppanyaki lacked flavor. Overall this place is decent, but I find it to be a bit overrated as the menu items are very hit or miss.

Had an amazing dinner here. Everything we ordered was delicious! Lots of vegetarian and vegan options which is so great! Favorite was definitely the bang bang cauliflower and definitely want to go back for dessert and maybe the eggplant bao too! The bao bun was so soft and fluffy! Service was good , checked on a lot just had a little mistake with our order / delay in getting food but they comped some of the meal which was very nice. Would definitely recommend , easy garage parking or valet near by.

4 stars for a great dinning experience. My friends and I decided to pregame before a show and decided to have dinner and a few drinks before hand. I order the matcha mule and it was delicious. The ramen I picked was the chicken one which was recommended by our server. It was tasty but I think had it had some heat it would have been perfect. My dessert was the lemon bar with a berry type of reduction and it was delicious. Dinner was great and I recommend Wagamama if you're ever in Tampa attending a show at the Amelie Arena.

Great. Amazing. Crave worthy!! 1. Juices. The apple with mint. Refreshing! Get a cold glass of ice because the juices are at room temperature. 4.5/5 2. Chicken Karage Bao Bun. Absolutely delicious. So crispy. Soft buns. The chicken is so juicy and incredibly seasoned that's all I wanted to eat. 5/5 3. Chili Ramen. It was just the right amount of spice! Very flavorful, the fried egg was a nice add-on too. Very filling, would probably try a different ramen next time! 4/5 Good 4. Chicken Yakisoba. The noodles were very greasy. This is more of a small side dish instead of a main dish. 3/5

The duck buns and the duck meal is all I orders, the duck is flavorful, while the noodles don't have to much of a flavor to them, and for the price it could come with more veggies or noodles, but meal is decent

Chef Raphael is doing an amazing job at Wagamama. This was my first time here and everything we had was great. I chose to go with the Crispy Chicken Sambal fry, which was a menu item they were promoting that day. The flavors were awesome! The chicken was well seasoned and perfectly crisp. I had originally neglected the sauce... BIG Mistake. That sauce really brought the dish together. It was nice to be able to speak directly to the chef as they prepared the food near our table. It's a very casual environment.

Food: grilled duck Ramen, Spicy Pork Szechuan Ramen, and duck bao Drinks: Southside tokyo, blossom, or yuzu Service: superb Ambiance: warm, calm, inviting Book a reso and thank me later

I ordered pad Thai from Wagamama to go during my short stay in Tampa. The menu had so many great options, it was hard to decide. The staff were very good and the restaurant itself was nice, clean and open inside. Not the best Pad Thai I've ever had, but still very good. So many fresh veggies and a great portion size. I would definitely go back.

We had reservations in the afternoon for lunch and arrived early and we were seated no problem. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Refills of drinks were constant which is good in our book. :-) We ordered dumplings and edamame for appetizers which were fresh and delicious. Most of our party ordered the chili chicken ramen and another got the salmon teriyaki - all very good and we will order again.

Wagamama was a pleasant surprise. I went there for dinner after walking around Riverwalk. Our server was very friendly and patient as we browsed the menu. I always appreciate an open kitchen view to see the action behind the scenes. I enjoyed everything we ordered and would definitely recommend this spot for a return visit. What was ordered: Pork Belly + Panko Apple Bao / Spicy Salmon Teriyaki Pork Belly + Panko Apple Bao = Yum yum Spicy Salmon Teriyaki = I almost finished

Excellent service (Giovanni), good atmosphere and incredible food. What's not to like? We had the edamame and the Nama spicy tuna..both excellent choices. They recommend reservations but we were in at 7pm on a Sat night and several tables available.

Came in on a Wednesday afternoon around 3pm - everything was absolutely delicious... There wasn't a single item we ordered that I wouldn't order again! From the moment we walked in we were treated with a smile. Service was so friendly and attentive. Our overall experience is worthy of a perfect 5 star rating. Only take for me is figuring out the parking situation.

Been eyeing the reviews and pictures for weeks and finally got the chance to try this place out for a super late lunch (3pm). You MUST order the Thai chili margarita!! It has a nice kick to it and it's smooth, but it's not your typical margarita. If you don't like spicy, they may not be for you. We started with fried chicken bao and the duck bao, which were both amazing in flavor and packed with all fresh ingredients! The fries are a must try as it's not your typical fries -- has a bit of sweetness from the sweet potatoes and a nice spice from the aioli/sriracha. For the main dish, I had the spicy pork schezwan ramen. It's not as spicy as I expected, but it had all the right flavors!! The portion is a pretty big and it's loaded with meat just like you see in the pics. Everything was fresh to order and the flavors were all there! This place did not disappoint and I will definitely be back!!

We had such a wonderful time at Wagamama! The vibe and environment was spectacular, the space itself is so beautiful and we came on a quiet day, so there wasn't a lot of loud conversation around. The staff was really kind and attentive without being overbearing, and we got the chance to try many different things because the prices weren't crazy. We had chicken gyoza and shrimp nori rolls as appetizers, and they were a wonderful way to start the meal. For our main, we got a Ramen bowl and a noodle bowl. Both were pretty good, but we wished that there was a bit more flavor and intensity to each of them. We finished off the meal with Boba tea and pressed juice, and overall, I would probably come back again to try something new!

Excellent food, great welcoming staff! I had the Korean beef bao which was a great appetizer opening the taste buds with rich flavorful beef, red onion and dash of heat. Then had one of their signature dishes - spicy pork szechuan ramen with szechuan pork + teriyaki sauce, red onion, snow peas, spicy chicken broth, scallions, cilantro, half a tea strained egg and their home- made Szechuan paste - delicious with a great back heat that builds beautifully in the back of your throat and the way down ..,, perfect level of heat that I found pairs extremely well with an old fashion! For dessert I had their signature drink - thai chili margarita with ghost tequila, chili liqueur, coconut syrup, fresh lime juice, japanese chili + lime bitters. cayenne + cinnamon salt rim - a perfect balance of heat and sweet to savor

Fast service, high quality tuna, and fresh greens! It's gorgeous inside Wagamama, and I was super excited to try it for the first time. I got a tuna poke bowl and it was great. I know it looks prettier when deconstructed, but it was difficult to mix. Even so, it tasted delish! My friend got pad Thai and enjoyed it, but said it was spicier than she expected. Would definitely return and try more!