Wagamama Gateshead Metrocentre

We had been sceptical to try wagamama as it would not be our usual go-to cuisine. However, our experience here was top-notch. The food was amazing and absolutely bursting with flavour. The staff were extremely helpful. There was nothing bad to say about the experience. We even had fun trying to use chopsticks for the first time.

Seven of us went for a meal we were seated without waiting too long and our orders taken. Esme was given colouring pencils and pictures whilst waiting for our meal . Vegetarian options were great. Food was delicious and arrived quite promptly the drinks were delicious too although the did provide a drink that wasn't ordered.Would highly recommended.

First time I have visited. Greeted by friendly, helpful staff and shown to table. My husband I both had the most delicious grilled duck donburi. I was surprised to see a fried egg on top of it but it went really well with the roasted duck and rice. Unfortunately, I ran out of space and could not finish it! I would definitely recommend.

Can't believe I'm about to say this but only recently lost my Wagamama v-plates (I know right, where have I been?! 🤣) - but went here for somewhere different for my besties birthday meal out and we will definitely be back! We ordered two starters and mains plus drinks (both "special drinks", none alcoholic but not just squash or pop either) and it was just a smidge over £50, which isn't bad to be fair. We both thoroughly enjoyed all our dishes. The food, and style of eating, is just that little bit different. Which is always a good thing! The staff were lovely, explained everything such as how the food comes out when it's ready rather than all together at once, meaning one dish could come before the other etc - it didn't bother us, in fact I liked the fact it was so blatantly fresh. Paying at the end was dead easy too just using the app to scan our barcode in off the table. Mega easy! Oh and another thing I liked, because of this there was no pressure to leave a tip. I mean I love TGIs but I do hate that they hang around with the card machine and you just know they're watching to see if you click yes or no fit the tip at the end 🙈🤣 All in all, we will definitely be back!

Great vegan selection with even the drinks labelled, which I appreciate. There's usually a queue because of how popular the place is but the staff will usually provide a menu while you wait and seat you quickly and efficiently. You usually receive the server's name and every time I go we always have a good time. They will make recommendations and clarify anything you are uncertain of. Big props to the firecracker tofu and the vegan ramens, especially if you like spice.