Simply the best ramen in town, head on over to have a great meal with the freshest ingredients.
Its such a delight to have a place like Wagamama in Abu Dhabi now instead of having to go to Dubai whenever the craving for a good hearty bowl of ramen hits and the location, bang in the middle of Abu Dhabi Mall couldn’t have been a better choice for their first Abu Dhabi outlet.
From humble origins over 25 years ago in London, Wagamama, the practitioners of “kaizen” meaning good change have been delighting diners all the way form London to the UAE.
The Venue
We were over on a Saturday night and the place was quiet which meant we got a fantastic table in the back with those lovely views across the waters to Al Maryah Island with its glittering buildings and malls adding to the beauty of the Abu Dhabi nightscape.
The décor is light and airy with tables properly spaced out and sections with different styles of seating arrangements to suit anyone’s preferences and a full length open kitchen to the right where the aromas are delightful.
The Food
The menu is a mix of a Japanese Ramen Bar and teppanyaki grill with a decent selection of classic Asian favorites but what makes them stand out is the emphasis on the freshest of ingredients and their flair with spices that makes the food a delight.
No meal at Wagamama can start without a hearty bowl of Ramen and we keep saying we will order something different but it always is the Tantanmen Beef Brisket, the broth is rich, the brisket just falls apart and the tea stained egg with the chili oil bring the flavors home in a slam dunk, amazing how the taste is consistent everytime.
Next up was the classic Chicken Firecracker their bold and bad chicken curry with a side of rice. The yellow curry was deep in flavor with the right hint of spice and the crunch of the onions and peppers made it a delight, just remember to squeezer some lemon to bring out the flavors.
We got a bowl of the most delightful teriyaki donburi with the beef brisket, the rice base is perfect with the beef and the crunch of the fresh veggies is simply refreshing, add the kimchee on top for that extra layer of flavor and you are in heaven.
The meal ends with a teppanyaki style steak bulgogi, a very elegant dish, well presented and the steak is charred to perfection and medium inside. The bulgogi flavor is intense, the crunch of the veggies and the sesame sauced noodles make each bite a delight.
The Verdict
Hands down the best ramen in Abu Dhabi and the best donburi and the best teppanyaki, Wagamama never disappoints, freshness of ingredients and consistency of flavors time and again are their classic hallmarks we so admire and love. Service is excellent and the ambiance soothing, well worth the price.
The Contact
Phone – +971 2 679 7466
