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a modern take on an asian experience from bowl to soul inspired by the best of asia from craft cocktails to signature ramens. our bowls are created with a modern + nourishing twist. wagamama is a vibrant, social + egalitarian way of eating that feeds both the body + soul
Casual restaurant serving Asian dishes in a Japanese-inspired setting with long communal benches.
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Emmanuel Rivera
Didn’t realize we had this gem in our city. We stopped by one evening without a reservation and were greeted by a friendly host staff. From the gate to the food and drinks, it was phenomenal. We started with the bang bang cauliflower and the salt and pepper calamari. One of us is not a fan of calamari but absolutely loved it. Well battered and the sauce that comes with it was phenomenal. One had the Chicken Pad Thai, the other the Chicken Firecracker Curry. Both were delicious, very well seasoned and the flavor palette for both was just top tire. The curry was definitely spicy, so be warned. I can’t forget the drinks; we had an espresso martini and a Thai Chili Margarita. Boy oh boy, the margarita was fire, and I would recommend it. The restaurant itself is very nicely decorated with an open kitchen concept. Something to note is food comes out as ordered and ready, consider ordering apps first, enjoying for a bit and then place your main meal order. We will be back.
… moreSean J
Wagamama Tampa delivers a consistently excellent dining experience. The food is fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared, with bold Asian-inspired dishes that are both comforting and vibrant. The ramen is rich and well-balanced, the stir-fries are perfectly seasoned, and the ingredients taste high quality across the board.
Service is efficient, friendly, and attentive without feeling rushed. The staff clearly understands the menu and makes solid recommendations, which enhances the overall experience. The atmosphere is modern, clean, and energetic, making it a great spot for both casual lunches and relaxed dinners.
If you are looking for reliable, high-quality Asian cuisine with strong flavors and great execution, Wagamama Tampa is a standout choice. Highly recommended.
… moreService is efficient, friendly, and attentive without feeling rushed. The staff clearly understands the menu and makes solid recommendations, which enhances the overall experience. The atmosphere is modern, clean, and energetic, making it a great spot for both casual lunches and relaxed dinners.
If you are looking for reliable, high-quality Asian cuisine with strong flavors and great execution, Wagamama Tampa is a standout choice. Highly recommended.
Zuly
We had reservations for 7:30 PM and arrived at 7:20. We weren’t seated until 8:00 PM, which was already a frustrating start. We placed our order at 8:12, appetizers arrived at 8:32, and the first and second plates came out at 8:41 and 8:45. The pacing just felt off from the beginning.
Let’s start with the waiting — it was bad. Having a reservation should mean something, and standing around for 30+ minutes set the tone for the rest of the night.
The restaurant itself is in a great location and it’s a very large, beautiful space. The food also looks good in photos, very Instagram-worthy. But unfortunately, that’s where the positives end.
There wasn’t an ounce of authenticity in the dishes. Everything we tried was flavorless, and some items weren’t even hot when they reached the table. For an Asian fusion restaurant, you expect bold flavors and good execution — this just wasn’t it.
This has been by far the most disappointing place I’ve been to this year. I’m not sure if it was just an off night since most reviews seem positive, but based on our experience, it was not worth it. Definitely not somewhere I’d rush back to.
… moreLet’s start with the waiting — it was bad. Having a reservation should mean something, and standing around for 30+ minutes set the tone for the rest of the night.
The restaurant itself is in a great location and it’s a very large, beautiful space. The food also looks good in photos, very Instagram-worthy. But unfortunately, that’s where the positives end.
There wasn’t an ounce of authenticity in the dishes. Everything we tried was flavorless, and some items weren’t even hot when they reached the table. For an Asian fusion restaurant, you expect bold flavors and good execution — this just wasn’t it.
This has been by far the most disappointing place I’ve been to this year. I’m not sure if it was just an off night since most reviews seem positive, but based on our experience, it was not worth it. Definitely not somewhere I’d rush back to.
Hannah Veroy
This is my first review ever made and it is because of a well-deserved service! Kudos to Matt who made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in to the restaurant. He’s very friendly and accommodating! The service is quick and yet food came out delish! Matt deserves a raise for a job well-done! You could tell that he enjoys his job! 🙂 Looking forward to my next visit!
… moreDave Cope
Five-star experience all around! This Pan-Asian restaurant in downtown Tampa is a standout. The space is modern, beautifully designed, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the build-out—it’s stylish without feeling overdone. The menu is impressively diverse, and every dish we tried was absolutely phenomenal, both in flavor and presentation.
Justin was our server and truly elevated the experience. He was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. Service like that makes a great meal even better.
Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the service was top-notch. I would absolutely eat here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Pan-Asian spot downtown.
… moreJustin was our server and truly elevated the experience. He was friendly, knowledgeable, prompt, and genuinely attentive without being intrusive. Service like that makes a great meal even better.
Everything from the atmosphere to the food to the service was top-notch. I would absolutely eat here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great Pan-Asian spot downtown.
Randy Perez
Wagamama has great Asian inspired dishes, cool cocktails/cocktails, decent sake selection and plenty of seating. Atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. Staff were friendly. The Tokyo fries are a must starter. The ramen, bao buns and curry were also great. Prices are good for the quality, location and experience.
… moreRitika Surapuraju
We had the nicest server. The atmosphere was so relaxing. The food was amazing and they had some select items I couldn’t find anywhere else like the crispy rice with ahi tuna. I made a reservation here for valentine’s day…definitely recommend!! The drinks were really good as well. The interior is also aesthetic and good for pics. The prices are also very affordable. Had such a good time overall! Definitely recommend 🙂
… moreAmari Hurst
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!
… more1. 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!
Mike Zipko
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! ✨
… moreThe 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! ✨
Rose M
Pass by this place all the time and decided to give it a try for lunch. My daughter had the kids ramen and katsu. Both dishes were served with raw carrots/cucumber and some corn. I chose the spicy beef brisket as I love picked onions and you could add an egg. As the picture shows, mine had neither so was extremely disappointed. Raw vegetables are also a mystery to me, why not pickle them or season them in some way? They add nothing to the dish and they were cold. A second mystery, why is the food not hot? Everything was just a bit warm like it had been sitting somewhere but the restaurant was empty, just about 3 tables in total. My husbands curry was mild and he liked that. If youre in a time crunch and cant go far for food then yes you can eat this, if youre looking for food to dream about there are plenty other places that have perfected ramen and donburi bowls/curry that you can visit again and again and this for me is not one.
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