Wagamama, Asian restaurant in City of Westminster, United Kingdom
Wagamama is an Asian restaurant with an open kitchen design that allows diners to watch chefs prepare dishes from their seats at long wooden communal tables. The entire dining space is organized around these shared seating arrangements.
The restaurant began in 1992 with its first location in Bloomsbury, London, taking inspiration from traditional Japanese ramen establishments. The concept has since grown into a recognized dining chain.
The name comes from Japanese and means to indulge oneself, a philosophy reflected in how the kitchen approaches casual dining with fresh Asian food prepared in an open setting.
The restaurant opens daily at 11:00 AM with closing times that vary by day of the week. Weekend hours extend later than during weekdays.
The kitchen serves dishes in the order they are prepared rather than by table, so guests receive their meals at different times. This approach keeps the pace of the kitchen continuous.
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