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The following review has been written by Sheffschefs after a visit to the establishment. All visits are made anonymously, as ordinary paying customers. We thought we'd give Wagamama a visit as soon as they opened in Sheffield, as we were out in town and needed something quick and tasty to eat. Part of an international chain, the restaurant is situated in the trendy Leopold Square development and specialises in Asian noodle and rice dishes, the concept being modelled on the popular ramen bars in Japan. Diners sit at communal tables in rows, which is good fun for a casual meal and can be quite entertaining, especially when fellow diners drop their noodles in unmentionable places. It pays to keep a firm grip on your chopsticks. At the time of our visit, main courses started at about £7, rising up to about £10 and they all looked substantial, so on a budget it would just be possible to get a meal and drink for under a tenner. They don't do starters as such, but have a range of small side dishes, which make great accompaniments to main courses if you are famished, or would be suitable to eat tapas style for anyone preferring a light bite. We opted for a couple of main course noodle dishes, one with teriyaki salmon and the other with chicken. On the side, we had two dishes to share, vegetables dumplings and crispy grilled tiger prawns. All the food is cooked to order and diners get a peep into the open plan kitchen area where flames are flashing and pans are jostling. Everything is served as soon as it is ready, so for us there was a slight staggering in the service of our main meals, but it wasn't a problem, as the side dishes came before the second main course, so there was something for both of us to eat at the same time. The second main course followed very swiftly in any case. We both really enjoyed our main courses, they were substantial portions of tasty food, well cooked and finished with fresh herbs and spices, which added a lovely burst of flavour to the food. We were unanimously in agreement about the excellent flavour and texture of the prawn side dish, but only one of us favoured the dumplings, so they are clearly more a matter of taste.
For fast food with attitude, we'd rate Wagamama highly. It's unpretentious, with efficient and speedy service making it an ideal venue for a quick pre theatre meal or for something to end a good night out in Sheffield's bars and pubs.
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