There are a couple of these restaurants all over London. It's mostly a noodle place, and it's really good. The service is efficient, fast, and friendly. I even bought a shirt from this place.

Perhaps the quality and novelty have diminished somewhat over the last few years, but Wagamama's is still fun. The communal tables are okay, as long as you don't go when it's really crowded. Marvel at how many ways they can serve up with noodles--the servings are generous and filling enough without appetizers. The fresh fruit and veggie juices are also very good, if a bit pricier. These places are good if you are in a bit of a rush or want something reasonably priced.

This is a great noodle bar. The individual portions are HUGE. We could have split two bowls of noodles between the four of us. We each got a bowl and left a lot of food after we were full. The food was really great and the service was nice.

It's not sure if it's japanese or korean cousine but truly their food is healthy, noodles and soups, incredibly well cooked dishes. I tried it once and I really go there almost every night when in London. No need for reservation as tables are long and you seat in long tables. Nice waitress and waiters, good service. I really miss going there now that I am back home.

This is a terrific place, a small chain of restaurants with 4 branches in central London.

Reservations aren't possible, you just turn up. For this reason, it's better to go about 7pm, later and you might have to queue for a while to get in. The restaurant is in a basement, decorated in cool whites and creams, with pine tables and benches. The tables are in long lines, with benches running along them, so it's not a good place for a private chat, as there will be people on both sides of you able to hear!

The food is essentially post-modern Japanese, no sushi, and all pretty healthy. My favourite thing there is a meal combination, called "Absolute Wagamama", where you get chicken, greens, and noodles in chicken stock dish, accompanied by a side dish and a glass of their amazing fresh, pulpy fruit and vegetable juices. They do many other dishes. Other favourites of mine are the fish cakes, and the spicy beef noodles. As well as the amazing fruit juices, they do a selection of Japanese beers, and fragrant teas.

It's a great place, with a good atmosphere, and I heartily recommend it. The whole restaurant is non-smoking.

To get here, take the tube to Tottenham Court Road (Northern and Central Lines), the walk about 20 yards north up Tottenham Court Road, turn right into Great Russell Street, second right, then first left. It's about 250 yards altogether from the tube station.