wagamama manchester printworks — Restaurant in Manchester

This review is takeaway specific, to this branch, on behalf of other customers (my mother and father). Do not order takeaway here because you will get half the serving of a dine-in portion.

My parents chose to visit Wagamama’s for lunch as they had never been. My partner and friends have always rated the chain highly as our past experiences have always been pretty good.

They have a fantastic selection of food, catered to customers with all sorts of likes and preferences in the style of Asian fusion cuisine. Service has always been very good, and the meals have never been short of delicious and exciting. My mother and father both agreed that they also shared this similar positive experience, having both ordered Yasai Yaki Sobas.

However, the main issue with their experience was the takeaway. After their meal, they decided to get takeaway versions of their dishes for my partner and I to have at home. As part of my Mum’s restaurant routine, she checked the takeaway meals before leaving. Much to her surprise, she discovered that the portion size that was given to them in the takeaway was at least half the size of the portion they each had sitting-in. This is incredibly disappointing to discover, especially since the takeaways were charged at the exact same price as their dine-in.

I would absolutely recommend Wagamama’s in the Printworks for a great dine in experience. For a takeaway, you will likely get a much better deal and...

A bonus star because I really love japanese cuisine so its always a pleasant day out. The service in wagamama was fantastic, although our waiter was admittedly new he did a great job at keeping us well stocked with drinks all evening, which for a table of 6 celebrating a birthday in a busy restaurant on a saturday is no mean feat.

The food was good, tasty but it didnt leave me with a sense of "wow", likely a reflection of the fact it is a chain establishment and the food lacked the nuances of a smaller family run enterprise. That said the vegatsu curry my wife had was very nice, the seitan was a first for us both and it made for a nice change from tofu based dishes.

I had a the Wagamamas own ramen bowl which came stacked with plenty of seafood. The broth was rich and tasty and all round a pleasant meal. We also enjoyed some side dishes of veggie tempura and bang bang cauliflower, which did indeed have quite the bang. The flavours were all well balanced and the presentation well executed.

The only downside we felt is that its a bit loud, being that the restaurant is subterranean the sound was kept in the room whcih at the times got quite loud. Also not everyone enjoys the long tables shared with strangers feel, so that rules out any intimate 1 on 1 couples meals for me.

Good food, Great Price, would visit...

I recently dined at Wagamama in Manchester Printworks, and I can honestly say it’s been the highlight of our 9-day UK trip so far. The service was nothing short of exceptional, especially for anyone with allergies. The staff went above and beyond, offering a detailed breakdown on their tablets of what’s safe to eat and what isn’t. They even had a separate chef preparing allergy-friendly dishes in fresh, clean woks, and the managers personally served the food to ensure no cross-contamination. It’s rare to see such care and attention to detail, and it made the experience feel genuinely special. The food itself was phenomenal. I ordered the chicken firecracker, and it absolutely lived up to its name—spicy, punchy, and downright delicious. My friend went for the chicken pad Thai, which he couldn’t stop raving about. Every bite was packed with flavor, and the quality was top-notch. If you’re in Manchester, I can’t recommend Wagamama at Printworks enough. The combination of incredible food and unparalleled service puts it head and shoulders above anything else we’ve encountered on this trip. Do yourself a favor and check it out—you won’t be...