For our traditional Easter dinner we all went to Wagamama. Now this is somewhere I've actually been before. In fact we've been so many times that they are actually starting to recognise us when we go. I guess that already sums up my love for it.
Having been many times before I have had pretty much everything off the menu. And I love it all. For a starter we always go for the same thing of chicken gyoza and a raw salad. But yesterday we also got the goma wakame salad. I don't think I can actually put my love for the raw salad into words. It is quite possibly the nicest thing I have ever eaten. And its the salad dressing that makes it so delicious. I want to buy it and have it at home. The chicken gyoza again are really yummy, another one of my favourites. They also come with an amazing sauce. Its like a soy sauce but slightly spicy, you have to dip them in it to get the full benefit. Its a perfect combination. However I didn't particularly enjoy the goma wakame salad. It was basically a seaweed salad but I just didn't get on with the texture of it and i found the sauce quite sweet and I really don't like sweet food with savoury. But it was nice and spicy.
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For my main I shared the yasai yaki soba with my mum. I don't usually share but it turned out to be the perfect amount along with all the extras. Its basically noodles with bean sprouts, pepper, mushrooms, spring onions and garlic all coated in some kind of sauce. On top are these pickled ginger strips which I really don't like as I don't like ginger but my mum enjoyed them, so it worked out well. I added some chili oil and chili flakes to mine which made it even nicer as it was lacking a bit in flavour, however I would definitely order it again.
My other sister order the chicken katsu curry. A personal favourite of mine. And because she was so full on chocolate there was lots for me to finish! This dish is so delicious. Crispy breaded chicken, lots of sticky white rice covered in a spicy katsu sauce. And last but not least a small portion of raw salad on the side! You can't really ask for a nicer plate of food. I usually always have this as I'm pretty sure I will never tire of it.
My youngest sister ordered of the kids menu again and had the chicken ramen. A big bowl of soup with noodles, chicken, sweetcorn and spinach. I used to love this one, and I still do but I find it a bit bland and could do with a bit more flavour or spice. But if you want something nice and warming its the perfect thing. Plus I absolutely love the way you get a bit ladle to eat all the sauce with.
Finally my dad had the teriyaki salmon soba which he had been waiting all day for and fully enjoyed! As you can probably guess its grilled teriyaki salmon on a bed of soba noodles with lots of vegetables and a curry oil. I didn't try any of this but it looked and smelt very nice! Although he did say that he would have preferred it with rice, but I suppose thats more of a personal opinion.
I don't really have a bad word to say about Wagamama as it is one of my favourite restaurants. I like the way it is laid out in benches it has a very communal feel to it and no matter what time you go there is always other people in there. If I did have one criticism it would be that the food comes at different times. Its usually OK and doesn't take too long but sometimes other people have nearly finished their meal and yours has only just arrived. I'm sure I will soon be back eating at wagamama and to be honest, I cant wait.
