jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Right. In the last 6 months I’ve just tried this gaff and honestly I really love the scran. You get served pretty quickly, I genuinely enjoy the food yet a mate of mine says it’s the worst thing he’s ever ate to the point I think he’s at it…everyone I recommend to go then tells me they loved it. Except this nonce…. So kickback arseholes please rate this place👍🏼 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 35 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: Right. In the last 6 months I’ve just tried this gaff and honestly I really love the scran. You get served pretty quickly, I genuinely enjoy the food yet a mate of mine says it’s the worst thing he’s ever ate to the point I think he’s at it…everyone I recommend to go then tells me they loved it. Except this nonce…. So kickback arseholes please rate this place👍🏼 It used to be by go-to at Heathrow terminal 5. My favourite was a curry called Sumatra's Curry...or something like that. It always makes me laugh when people call out Asian food for being "inauthentic". An authentic Thai meal for example would have a decent chance of leaving you with the Rick Witters. If you're talking about authentic Sri Lankan, the probability of sharting is close to 100% Wakayama is great. It's a little bit westernised...but I'll take that if it comes with good hygiene standards too 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, A Boy Named Crow said: It used to be by go-to at Heathrow terminal 5. My favourite was a curry called Sumatra's Curry...or something like that. It always makes me laugh when people call out Asian food for being "inauthentic". An authentic Thai meal for example would have a decent chance of leaving you with the Rick Witters. If you're talking about authentic Sri Lankan, the probability of sharting is close to 100% Wakayama is great. It's a little bit westernised...but I'll take that if it comes with good hygiene standards too 😁 Tonight we had Firecracker chicken and Soba teriyaki sirloin steak noodles. Me and the bairn that is…bottle of plonk and I’m still at it. Wonderful scran imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, jack D and coke said: Tonight we had Firecracker chicken and Soba teriyaki sirloin steak noodles. Me and the bairn that is…bottle of plonk and I’m still at it. Wonderful scran imo. Sounds great, almost as good as the Vegemite on toast I just wolfed down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Went there with my brother in law for a meal in our break one night. We were both a little disappointed with what we got. It wasn’t that it was bad, just thought it was alright, nothing special. We actually thought we could make something just as good ourselves. We did go back a second time to give them the benefit, but was pretty much the same again. I think it’s just another one of these restaurants that attract the sheep of this world. Oh it’s fab…oh yeah, isn’t it fabulous. No it’s not, it’s just all a bit meh, just an average restaurant, nothing more. So, to some it up, I don’t fully agree with your mate @jack D and coke it’s not terrible, just not that good… but glad to know the boy isn’t a 🐑 baaaaa,baaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, A Boy Named Crow said: Sounds great, almost as good as the Vegemite on toast I just wolfed down! Vegemite on toast😬 I’ve never tried Vegemite, but doesn’t sound appealing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Went there with my brother in law for a meal in our break one night. We were both a little disappointed with what we got. It wasn’t that it was bad, just thought it was alright, nothing special. We actually thought we could make something just as good ourselves. We did go back a second time to give them the benefit, but was pretty much the same again. I think it’s just another one of these restaurants that attract the sheep of this world. Oh it’s fab…oh yeah, isn’t it fabulous. No it’s not, it’s just all a bit meh, just an average restaurant, nothing more. So, to some it up, I don’t fully agree with your mate @jack D and coke it’s not terrible, just not that good… but glad to know the boy isn’t a 🐑 baaaaa,baaaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Sourdough toast, hunners of butter, a bit of Vegemite and a cup of black coffee. Breakfast of champions! EDIT @luckyBatistuta, forgot to quote you... Edited January 21, 2022 by A Boy Named Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, A Boy Named Crow said: Sourdough toast, hunners of butter, a bit of Vegemite and a cup of black coffee. Breakfast of champions! EDIT @luckyBatistuta, forgot to quote you... Like marmite🤷♂️ taste anything like it? I’ll give it a go, can’t disappoint me more than Wagamama’s did🤣😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Like marmite🤷♂️ taste anything like it? I’ll give it a go, can’t disappoint me more than Wagamama’s did🤣😂 😂 They really pissed on your noodles eh Vegemite and Marmite are similar, but not the same. I prefer the former to the latter. Edited January 21, 2022 by A Boy Named Crow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 If you’re at Wagamama on the corner of Lothian road…don’t go in, carry on up and around the corner onto Grindlay street and you’ll find a laaverly little restaurant called Kanpai. You won’t regret it, blows the wool off Wagamama, a little gem of a place. I’ve not tried them all yet, but the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to so far in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, A Boy Named Crow said: 😂 They really pissed on your noodles eh Vegemite and Marmite are similar, but not the same. I prefer the former to the latter. Pissed on my noodles🤣🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 At least the nonce has outed himself😀😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I thought it was shite, mind you I've only been once. 2004 in Sydney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Awbdy Oot said: I thought it was shite, mind you I've only been once. 2004 in Sydney. This man knows his restaurants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: This man knows his restaurants Bloody oath mate. https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/wagamama-australia-goes-into-liquidation-as-all-stores-close/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasquale for King Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, jack D and coke said: Right. In the last 6 months I’ve just tried this gaff and honestly I really love the scran. You get served pretty quickly, I genuinely enjoy the food yet a mate of mine says it’s the worst thing he’s ever ate to the point I think he’s at it…everyone I recommend to go then tells me they loved it. Except this nonce…. So kickback arseholes please rate this place👍🏼 Seeing as you asked do nicely I love it there, never had a bad meal abd even use the chopsticks for shits n giggles. Not been for a wee while, will need to remedy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: If you’re at Wagamama on the corner of Lothian road…don’t go in, carry on up and around the corner onto Grindlay street and you’ll find a laaverly little restaurant called Kanpai. You won’t regret it, blows the wool off Wagamama, a little gem of a place. I’ve not tried them all yet, but the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to so far in Edinburgh. Or if you don’t want to walk that far pop into Ting Thai Caravan to satisfy your need for Asian food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Tazio said: Or if you don’t want to walk that far pop into Ting Thai Caravan to satisfy your need for Asian food. Not been in there yet, wife isn’t a fan of Thai. Now that you’ve mentioned Thai food though…Chaophraya on Castle Street are doing 50% off all food until the end of January, Sun-Thurs I think👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: Seeing as you asked do nicely I love it there, never had a bad meal abd even use the chopsticks for shits n giggles. Not been for a wee while, will need to remedy that. Omg, I’ll sit my 13 year old at your table then if we’re in at the same time. He won’t stop playing with them😤🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, Awbdy Oot said: Bloody oath mate. https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/wagamama-australia-goes-into-liquidation-as-all-stores-close/ Oooft, not profitable. Australia knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 41 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Oooft, not profitable. Australia knows. To be fair, the Asian food here is pretty spectacular. They'd have to up their game to compete. It's a bit like Starbucks, completely crowded out of the market here, because we have independent cafes that actually do good coffee for about $3.50 (in Sydney)...unlike Starbucks, who cheerfully ask for $5 for insipid, flavourless pish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, A Boy Named Crow said: To be fair, the Asian food here is pretty spectacular. They'd have to up their game to compete. It's a bit like Starbucks, completely crowded out of the market here, because we have independent cafes that actually do good coffee for about $3.50 (in Sydney)...unlike Starbucks, who cheerfully ask for $5 for insipid, flavourless pish. Exactly my point bud, it’s not as good, yet the sheep still flock to it. I can’t remember the last time I drank a Starbucks coffee, probably over 2 years ago on holiday in Florida, seriously overrated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Named Crow Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: Exactly my point bud, it’s not as good, yet the sheep still flock to it. I can’t remember the last time I drank a Starbucks coffee, probably over 2 years ago on holiday in Florida, seriously overrated. Aye, I'm not saying Wagamama is good by Australian standards, but it was perfectly fine when I was in the UK. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I've never been there. I've heardmixed reviews tbh. Yes Sushi on Hannover St. And Maki and Ramen are good If you fancy trying different restaurants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmiyaHearts Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 As mentioned above. It's probably the worst of all the Pho / Ramen restaurants - the flavours are very basic and not traditional at all. I can't see any reason to go to Wagamama with the smaller, independent options available in cities like Glasgow & Edinburgh. I understand why people like it, but if you've been to Asian countries and tried their food, you'd never go back to Wagamama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 I've got one of their cookbooks which has been well used over the years. It's a global chain doing Japanese "inspired" food. Not a lot of point in comparing it with independent Asian restaurants. Better comparison would be Nandos or something, no? I'm another fan of Kanpai in Grindlay Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad von Carstein Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 7 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Not been in there yet, wife isn’t a fan of Thai. Now that you’ve mentioned Thai food though…Chaophraya on Castle Street are doing 50% off all food until the end of January, Sun-Thurs I think👍 Been there a couple of times, my review of it would be similar to your Wagamama one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Only been twice. Last time about 10 hears ago. Seem to remember it being quite price and not blown away by food. I'd try it again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Decent enough. Nothing special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 2 hours ago, pablo said: I've got one of their cookbooks which has been well used over the years. It's a global chain doing Japanese "inspired" food. Not a lot of point in comparing it with independent Asian restaurants. Better comparison would be Nandos or something, no? I'm another fan of Kanpai in Grindlay Street. Kanpai is superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Not been in there yet, wife isn’t a fan of Thai. Now that you’ve mentioned Thai food though…Chaophraya on Castle Street are doing 50% off all food until the end of January, Sun-Thurs I think👍 Passorn is excellent for Thai food. Edited January 21, 2022 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 9 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: If you’re at Wagamama on the corner of Lothian road…don’t go in, carry on up and around the corner onto Grindlay street and you’ll find a laaverly little restaurant called Kanpai. You won’t regret it, blows the wool off Wagamama, a little gem of a place. I’ve not tried them all yet, but the best Japanese restaurant I’ve been to so far in Edinburgh. Or the new Ting Thai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the general Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 10 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: It used to be by go-to at Heathrow terminal 5. My favourite was a curry called Sumatra's Curry...or something like that. It always makes me laugh when people call out Asian food for being "inauthentic". An authentic Thai meal for example would have a decent chance of leaving you with the Rick Witters. If you're talking about authentic Sri Lankan, the probability of sharting is close to 100% Wakayama is great. It's a little bit westernised...but I'll take that if it comes with good hygiene standards too 😁 Definitely best place in T5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 11 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Oh it’s fab…oh yeah, isn’t it fabulous. Theres that word again… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffros Furios Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 11 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Went there with my brother in law for a meal in our break one night. We were both a little disappointed with what we got. It wasn’t that it was bad, just thought it was alright, nothing special. We actually thought we could make something just as good ourselves. We did go back a second time to give them the benefit, but was pretty much the same again. I think it’s just another one of these restaurants that attract the sheep of this world. Oh it’s fab…oh yeah, isn’t it fabulous. No it’s not, it’s just all a bit meh, just an average restaurant, nothing more. So, to some it up, I don’t fully agree with your mate @jack D and coke it’s not terrible, just not that good… but glad to know the boy isn’t a 🐑 baaaaa,baaaa You've clearly no taste. All that time sitting in traffic breathing in fumes has either done for your taste-buds or rotted your brain. Best scran on the go by a country mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ribble Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 5 hours ago, pablo said: I've got one of their cookbooks which has been well used over the years. It's a global chain doing Japanese "inspired" food. Not a lot of point in comparing it with independent Asian restaurants. Better comparison would be Nandos or something, no? I'm another fan of Kanpai in Grindlay Street. Pretty much, it'll be the same customer base as TGI fridays, pizza express etc As others have said Wagamama's is sometimes the best of a bad bunch at the airport but that's about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Kaiser Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Been once. Meh. Wasn't bad. Wasn't great. Probably still worth another try I reckon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Jeffros Furios said: You've clearly no taste. All that time sitting in traffic breathing in fumes has either done for your taste-buds or rotted your brain. Best scran on the go by a country mile. This guy kens… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Looking pretty much like a majority verdict of... average to s h i t e 😃 Edited January 21, 2022 by luckyBatistuta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, luckyBatistuta said: Looking pretty much like a majority verdict of... average to s h i t e 😃 As Jeffros says yir brain cells and taste buds are melted with diesel fumes pal. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevmacd Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 13 hours ago, luckyBatistuta said: Went there with my brother in law for a meal in our break one night. We were both a little disappointed with what we got. It wasn’t that it was bad, just thought it was alright, nothing special. We actually thought we could make something just as good ourselves. We did go back a second time to give them the benefit, but was pretty much the same again. I think it’s just another one of these restaurants that attract the sheep of this world. Oh it’s fab…oh yeah, isn’t it fabulous. No it’s not, it’s just all a bit meh, just an average restaurant, nothing more. So, to some it up, I don’t fully agree with your mate @jack D and coke it’s not terrible, just not that good… but glad to know the boy isn’t a 🐑 baaaaa,baaaa Same for me, not been back for 2nd chance. Food was OK, a little expensive for what you get. Ate my bowl of whatever and left hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Just now, kevmacd said: Same for me, not been back for 2nd chance. Food was OK, a little expensive for what you get. Ate my bowl of whatever and left hungry. So many better options out there, we are spoilt for choice with restaurants in Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 13 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: So many better options out there, we are spoilt for choice with restaurants in Edinburgh. IMG_7909.MP4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fabienleclerq Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 It's fine, had it a few times. Gyozas and bang bang cauliflower are decent. Definitely better options, as someone said above its an Asian mcdonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 6 hours ago, Jeffros Furios said: You've clearly no taste. All that time sitting in traffic breathing in fumes has either done for your taste-buds or rotted your brain. Best scran on the go by a country mile. All those fumes have stunted his growth as well ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 15 minutes ago, fabienleclerq said: It's fine, had it a few times. Gyozas and bang bang cauliflower are decent. Definitely better options, as someone said above its an Asian mcdonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack D and coke Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 14 minutes ago, Irufushi said: All those fumes have stunted his growth as well ☹️ Hasnae half pal. Got the wee man big chip on his shoulder aboot Wagas… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 19 hours ago, A Boy Named Crow said: It used to be by go-to at Heathrow terminal 5. My favourite was a curry called Sumatra's Curry...or something like that. It always makes me laugh when people call out Asian food for being "inauthentic". An authentic Thai meal for example would have a decent chance of leaving you with the Rick Witters. If you're talking about authentic Sri Lankan, the probability of sharting is close to 100% Wakayama is great. It's a little bit westernised...but I'll take that if it comes with good hygiene standards too 😁 This. Had authentic Sri Lankan food many times in the Middle East (my best mate when I first went there was Sri Lankan) and the first time I had it it was so hot I got dizzy as ****!! Only been to Wagamama once, wasn't that impressed tbh, don't recall what I had but I do remember thinking it felt a bit westernised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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