A chain of noodle bar restaurants operating in London and Dublin.

ethos

"to serve great, fresh and nutritious food in an elegant, yet simple environment. to provide a helpful, friendly service and value for money

"positive eating is consciously feeding the body the nourishment it needs to build and maintain a peak physiological state by selecting foods that cleanse and nurture; a controlled, balanced consumption"

What really sets Wagamama apart for me is the fact that it's one of the few places in London where you can get genuinely fresh ingredients without having to pay exorbitant prices.

The atmosphere is kind of like a high-tech school dining room -- long tables where you are seated on benches rather than chairs, and the waiting staff relay your order to the cooks instantly via small PDAs.

The cooking areas are all visible to the diners so you can see your ramen being prepared in front of your eyes.

Particularly recommended are the gyoza dumplings and the delicious chilli beef ramen -- unsurpassable!

For more information check out their website: http://www.wagamama.com