Wagamama - Gateshead

There are plenty of vegan options on the menu at this restaurant, clearly marked for easy selection. I opted for the ramen yasai gyoza for my main dish, along with some vegan squid and edamame on the side seasoned with salt and chili. The portion sizes were generous, and I was pleasantly surprised by the texture of the squid, which resembled that of mushrooms in the dish. Unfortunately, they were out of the cauliflower I had wanted as a substitute. Additionally, fresh juices were not available. The service at Metrocentre was disappointing. Despite arriving about 2 hours before closing time, the staff seemed in a rush to usher us out. It was not just our table; others seemed to be experiencing the same rushed service. I was still eating when the waitress began clearing the table, which was quite embarrassing.

Great variety of menu options. I have tried several dishes and have loved everything so far. I recently tried a new dish with egg added, and it was delicious - the egg tasted just like the real thing, which is perfect for me as I don't typically enjoy eggs. I originally posted this review on September 17, 2022.

With nearly half of the menu being vegan (until October 21st), the selection is impressive. We tried the vegan chili ‘squid’, tofu firecracker, hot Vegatsu, and mixed mushroom and panko aubergine hirata steamed buns. The squid was crispy and had a nice texture with a delicious chili and coriander dip, while the steamed buns were soft and flavorful. The hot Vegatsu was also great with perfectly cooked seitan and a spicy curry sauce, although the seitan could have been more seasoned. However, the standout dish was the unforgettable Tofu firecracker, with its amazing sauce bursting with flavor and heat, served with perfectly cooked vegetables and rice. For dessert, we enjoyed the chocolate orange cake and banana catsu, which were heavenly with miso caramel ice cream. We washed it all down with a refreshing smoothie and complimentary green tea. A big thank you to the wonderful staff.

I love it here, fantastic menu! Customize all your food needs on allergies etc. All foods are fresh so you can take out Veg or others. It is delicious, super delicious and the vegan options have a lot of taste. Every time I forget that they even have meat dishes, as they are so delicious anyway. Very clean and can look into the kitchen. Always helpful and for every need. Deffo a favorite chain of me and the feeling that it meets all my needs for Asian style foods!

Great amount of options, pretty much gone through the whole menu