wagamama finchley

£11 - £24 / Asian, Japanese, Vegetarian options

great north leisure park, chapelfield, London

Opening hours

11AM-10PM

Sunday 11AM-10PM
Monday 11AM-10PM
Tuesday 11AM-10PM
Wednesday 11AM-10PM
Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday 11AM-11PM
Saturday 11AM-11PM

Outstanding Service with Heartfelt Attention

Dining at this Wagamama branch recently posed a mixed culinary odyssey, peppered with moments of delight and specks of disgruntle. Carving out a niche of Asian fusion in the heart of suburbia, this dining spot excels in dishing out vibrant flavors that tease the palate—the chilli squid is a testimony to that mastery, fried lovingly until crispy yet tender, a tapestry of taste woven together flawlessly. Equally impressive was the bold, aromatic Ebi Katsu (Prawn) curry, a dish that unashamedly flaunts its rich, creamy undertones. It’s clear that Wagamama has honed its menu to hit certain high notes, making these dishes resplendent options amidst standard fare. Praise must be reaped upon Manager Mo A., reputed for transforming service glitches into glimmers of hospitality, ensuring guests leave emboldened by the quality of service.

However, despite these high points, the dining experience was often shadowed by an overarching lack of attentiveness and disarray. Too often, the wait could stretch interminably as all eyes were averted by servers engrossed in social theatrics rather than their patrons—turning what should have been seamless service into a test of patience. Orders marched to tables in a confusing ballet of staggered arrivals; some diners encountered a lull between courses that tested even tempered dispositions. Some starters dared to make appearances post-mains, while certain sides lounged in neglect. Undesirable anecdotes persist: undershot noodles, tepid plating, peculiar delays—all unhappily punctuating the vignettes of those who ventured forth hoping for Wagamama’s renowned comfort. Yet, the lingering potential remains undeniable—a hint of shoring up the staff’s procedural rigor might transform groans into grins, remolding this place into the culinary haven its well-loved menu suggests it could be. — Nigel Gourmet