We stopped by for our first (and definitely not last) time after an afternoon Lightning game. Opting for an outdoor table we were warmly greeted by the hostess and guided to the bar for a beverage while we waited. While moving out to our table when ready we met a person who later we discovered to be the manager. Again we were made to feel like we were at home. Our server had a good conversation with us at our table discussing what foods we liked and suggesting options. While we were first considering Ramen bowls we wound up sampling 4 different appetizers. Our first was Ahi Tuna nachos and WOW. Fresh fried wonton chips with generous amounts of Ahi Tuna. The tuna was the highest quality with a melt in your mouth feel. The sauce combined with scallions and cilantro make it a flavorful favorite. Every staff member who delivered food or drink was genuinely friendly and attentive to our needs. Our drinks were very good and reasonably priced and the manager dropped back by to chat making sure everything was perfect. Wagamama gave us the best customer service experience we have had in years. That's not to take away from the cuisine which is exceptional. It is definitely at the top of our list for dining on Water Street and in the Amalie Arena area. Thanks! Tim and Laurie

Service was friendly and efficient. Our waiter answered all questions, guided me through the menu, and provided top notch service. Even the hostess welcomed us. Food - The spicy tuna was fresh, served on a bed of rice, my only suggestion would be less rice and more greens for this entree. The chicken pad Thai, had a balanced flavor and was served with short rice noodles. I requested extra spicy, but the dish was mild. The chicken was dark meat chicken, I would have preferred chicken breast. The green juice was primarily pineapple juice with a bit of ground spinach. While tasty, I wish there was more variety in the greens used. Overall, the food was tasty and set at an excellent price point, especially for water street. We felt welcomed, the food was fresh, and the service was excellent.

Yes, absolutely recommend Wagamama! If you are ever in Water Street, downtown Tampa, check it out! We have been a few times, for early and late dinner and it has been consistently great! Great atmosphere, great service and great food!! We love their bar menu and have enjoyed baos, (puff sandwiches) and gyozas, (dumplings)! During their Happy Hour, (Monday to Fridays: 3-6pm); we have shared their Tuna Tataki and Chili Calamari. Yum!!! We have also enjoyed their outdoor seating for dinner, which is quite relaxing and entertaining at the same time. For dining, we prefer their rice dishes and have tried Spicy Tuna and Beef Brisket, (Tuna is my favorite!); although my husband enjoys Ramen with Chili Shrimp and Kimchi being his favorite. The dishes are delicious, fresh and plentiful! For an enjoyable dinner and time, Wagamama in Water Street is the place to be!

Chef Raphael is doing an amazing job at Wagamama. This was my first time here and everything we had was great. I chose to go with the Crispy Chicken Sambal fry, which was a menu item they were promoting that day. The flavors were awesome! The chicken was well seasoned and perfectly crisp. I had originally neglected the sauce... BIG Mistake. That sauce really brought the dish together. It was nice to be able to speak directly to the chef as they prepared the food near our table. It's a very casual environment.

Had an amazing dinner here. Everything we ordered was delicious! Lots of vegetarian and vegan options which is so great! Favorite was definitely the bang bang cauliflower and definitely want to go back for dessert and maybe the eggplant bao too! The bao bun was so soft and fluffy! Service was good , checked on a lot just had a little mistake with our order / delay in getting food but they comped some of the meal which was very nice. Would definitely recommend , easy garage parking or valet near by.

Came here on Sunday for lunch. Parking is tough, had to park in the garage and walk 10 min. We made a reservation however it was pretty empty. Service was nice and attentive. We got some duck bao buns, edamame, I had duck ramen and my husband had chicken and rice. Food was pretty good, especially bao buns. However the main course wasn't amazing. Was decent though. We also ordered special juices. Those were super fresh and tasty. Overall great concept, amazing modern ambiance with lots of space. Menu is very large and lots of things to try. However, food was not amazing. Also when we got food, server didn't even bring a container for us for waste after edamame. We also didn't get utensils. We had to ask for everything, It is in a prime location, but I would say slightly overpriced for the food quality you get.

We had lunch before exploring Tampa, it was my first here and the fam love this so much. I ordered beef brisket ramen and I didn't know it was spicy but even though it was spicy. It was really good, so much flavor busting and I got the original milktea to down the spicy. The karage chicken was different I had, it was tender and crispy. I dip it with the ramen sauce and turns out good! The rest of the family enjoyed their food and it was fulfilling. The service was so patient to wait for us to decide. They took care of us and checking on us, pouring water. The place was cozy, neat and beautiful in the inside. I will come back to try other food they have. I hope they have one in Orlando.