Hack To Save Money On Your Next wagamama

This is not a drill: wagamama has released a 20% student discount. Repeat, this is not a drill.

Students need nourishment, and where else can you get wholesome food that leaves you feeling satisfied and rejuvenated? 

Full of quality protein (both veggie and meat) and good fats, wagamama is fuel for the soul. Over the last few decades, wagamama has been sharpening its knife skills and refining recipes to give us only the best of Asian-inspired delicacies, sprinkled with spice and everything nice to add flare to our palates. 

wagamama isn’t just food, it’s a community. 

Grab your mates and bond over a bowl of delicious, steaming ramen before heading back to your studies. And don’t worry about the bill, with wagamama’s new student discount, you can save 20% off your bill from Sunday to Thursday. Midweek gyozas are the ultimate hump day cure.

Not sure what to order with the insane amount of sheer deliciousness up for offer on the wagamama menu? We’ve got the top sellers that might tickle your katsu pickles.

Who fancies a waga’s?

Top sellers at wagamama

Honestly, everything at wagamama is top tier, but these are the fan favourites that eaters can’t stop teppan-yapping about, and you can get it all cheaper with our new wagamama student discount. This is what dreams are made of. 

1. Chicken Katsu curry

No surprises, the classic chicken katsu curry is the main of choice for many of us hungry lot. 

Chicken coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs, served on top of white sticky rice with aromatic katsu curry sauce, and a side salad and pickles. wagamama’s very own icon.

2. Chilli squid

Anyone else drooling yet? Chilli squid is the star of side dishes. Crispy squid tossed in shichimi spice and served with a chilli and coriander dipping sauce. Sounds so simple, but so so tasty.

3. Gyozas

Gyozas are the staple to any Asian meal. Pillowy dumplings filled with meat or veg, then fried or streamed, served with a dipping sauce. The ultimate accompaniment to your meal. The fave filling? Duck, served fried and with a sweet cherry hoisin dipping sauce. 

4. Yaki Soba

Another classic dish that never disappoints. Teppanyaki noodles, fresh off the grill and served with crunchy vegetables, and a chicken and prawn version too. Slurpy goodness. 

5. Koko ‘prawn’ crackers

No Asian meal is complete without prawn crackers. A favourite for a reason, these koko ‘prawn’ crackers are tossed in coconut, chilli, and lime salt to add an exotic twist to a classic side. Deliciously served with a sweet chilli sauce for dipping. 

6. Hot honey chicken – teriyaki

wagamama is well-known and loved for its array of tasty sides, and the hot honey fried chicken with teriyaki is a combination of treasures. Crispy fried chicken coated in hot honey and teriyaki sauce topped with mixed pickles and served with a side of zesty vegan mayo; so tasty you’ll be asking for seconds. 

And why not? Use the wagamama student discount as an excuse to order more. 

7. Tantanmen beef ramen

A bowl of ramen is the same as a hug — warm, comforting, and leaves you wanting more. The fan favourite Tantanmen beef ramen features slow-cooked korean barbecue beef brisket and ramen noodles, soaking in an extra-rich chicken broth. Topped with menma (thinly-sliced bamboo shoots), kimchi, spring onion, coriander, and chilli for extra warmth. Straight from bowl to soul.

8. Shirodashi ramen 

Another ramen dish a fave? You can tell that the UK is cold and in dire need of some warmth and comfort. The Shirodashi pork belly ramen is another classic waga’s dish — slow-cooked pork belly drizzled with Korean barbecue sauce, and ramen noodles in rich chicken broth, topped with pea shoots, menma, wakame (seaweed) and half a tea-stained egg. All the nutrients you need to survive uni in one delicious bowl. 

9. Edamame with salt

A bowl of edamame counts as our five-a-day, right? We love simplicity and a side of edamame with salt is the ideal snack alongside your dinner. Pop them out of their pod (yes, you can play with your food this time) and pop them into your mouth to enjoy the salty, green goodness. 

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