wagamama, midtown, new york
Midtown-Times Square, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Choose wagamama in Midtown when convenience matters more than ceremony: a casual, central option near the 55th Street corridor with easy booking pressure and useful late-week hours. It is better for solo meals, small groups, and fallback plans than for client dinners or occasion dining.
About wagamama, midtown, new york
wagamama, midtown, new york is a New York City venue with a casual dress code and daily hours that begin at 11:30 AM. It is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
Treat this as a practical listing rather than a claim-heavy recommendation.
Use the hours to plan
The clearest planning advantage is the schedule. The venue is open every day from 11:30 AM, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday than the rest of the week. For Sunday through Thursday, the closing time is 10:30 PM; for Friday and Saturday, it is 11:30 PM.
Beyond those hours and the casual dress code, other details should not be assumed.
Compare it with other New York City options
For a broader New York shortlist, compare it with Indian Accent NYC, burger joint, NORMA'S, Pazza Notte, and estiatorio Milos Midtown. For wider planning, use the New York City restaurants guide, the New York City hotels guide, the New York City bars guide, the New York City wineries guide, and the New York City experiences guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM · Tuesday: 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Location
- 100 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- wagamama.us
- Phone
- +13329006111
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Wagamama in Midtown West presents a brisk, no‑frills fast‑casual approach that trades ceremony for speed and familiarity. The space and service model prioritize quick turnover and accessible bowls rather than refined table service. The result feels pragmatic and sociable: office crowds, tourists and families pass through with straightforward expectations and minimal fuss. If you’re after a relaxed, utilitarian meal that centers on big bowls and familiar flavors rather than atmosphere, this wagamama delivers. It leans casual and efficient, and the dining experience is defined more by its menu and pace than by décor or formality.
Best For
This wagamama is best suited to daytime and early evening dining when Midtown traffic and office hours create demand for quick, reliable meals. It’s a practical choice for solo diners grabbing lunch between meetings, groups of colleagues or friends looking for an informal meal, and families seeking an easy dinner without reservations. The format specifically addresses the needs of tourists and business types who want a satisfying bowl on short notice. For sitter‑down special occasions or quiet conversations, diners should temper expectations and choose accordingly.
Ordering Tips
Wagamama’s menu follows a predictable arc: start with a small plate or gyoza while the kitchen assembles the main bowl, then move to a ramen, katsu curry or noodle dish as the center of the meal. Given the format’s emphasis on speed and familiarity, pick one of the signatures (Tonkatsu Curry, Signature Ramen, Bang Bang Cauliflower, Tuna Tataki or Tokyo Fries) to get a representative sense of the menu. Expect quick service and dishes designed to arrive promptly; reservations aren’t required, so plan for a straightforward, efficient meal rather than a prolonged dining experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Bustling contemporary Japanese design with festive, artistic elements throughout; casual yet sophisticated atmosphere encouraging informal dining.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Family style
- Drinks Focus
- Craft cocktails, Fresh juices
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Signature Dishes
- Tonkatsu Curry
- Bang Bang Cauliflower
- Signature Ramen
- Tuna Tataki
- Tokyo Fries
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 100 W 55th St, New York, NY 10019
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM–10:30 PM
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the goal is another casual Midtown meal, try burger joint. If the night needs a more polished dinner with stronger occasion value, look at Indian Accent NYC or estiatorio Milos Midtown instead.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Midtown
Choose wagamama when ease is the point. Against Indian Accent NYC and estiatorio Milos Midtown, it is the lower-commitment Midtown option: less polished, less occasion-driven, and easier to fit into a loose schedule. Those two make more sense when the meal itself is the plan.
burger joint is the sharper casual comparison if the reader wants an even tighter, quicker meal built around hamburgers. Pazza Notte is better for a social Midtown dinner, while NORMA'S suits readers who want a hotel-style setting. For value and booking ease, wagamama is the practical pick; for ambiance or a more deliberate evening, cross-shop the peers first.
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Compare wagamama, midtown, new york
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| wagamama, midtown, new york | New York City | No published awards | |
| Indian Accent NYC | New York City | No published awards | |
| burger joint | New York City | Hamburgers | 2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3652024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3322023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in Recommended |
| NORMA’S | New York City | No published awards | |
| Pazza Notte | New York City | No published awards | |
| estiatorio Milos Midtown | New York City | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about wagamama, midtown, new york?
The basics are simple: it is in New York City, the dress code is casual, and it is open daily from 11:30 AM.
Can I eat at the bar at wagamama, midtown, new york?
Do not count on a bar-led experience without confirming directly with the venue. For another New York City option in this group, compare it with burger joint.
Is wagamama, midtown, new york good for solo dining?
The details are the New York City location, casual dress code, and daily hours. For another New York City option to consider, compare it with NORMA'S.
