Wagamama vegan menu: Here are all the plant-based options to order in 2024

Overwhelmed by choice now that Wagamama’s menu is 50% plant-based? Here’s your ultimate guide to eating vegan at the Japanese-inspired restaurant chain as we explore all the options on the wagamama vegan menu.

Back in 2017, wagamama blessed our tummies with a dedicated vegan and vegetarian menu, before blowing our minds a few months later with a vegan version of their popular vegan katsu curry made from seitan (the vegatsu).

Since then, the Japanese-inspired chain has been unstoppable, developing new plant-based delights left, right and centre – so much so that their menu is now 50% vegan! That’s right – the days of gingerly nibbling on edamame beans while watching your mates feast like kings are well and truly over, my friend.

The vegan options at chain restaurants like this just keep getting better. Here’s what you can get your lips around next time you fancy trying the wagamama vegan menu.

Wagamama’s vegan menu at a glance

Planning what to eat on your next visit? Skip to each section to see the dishes in more detail:

Vegan starters & sides at wagamama

• Vegan K-Dogs
• Roti + Raisukatsu
• Bang Bang Cauliflower
• Sticky Vegan ‘Ribs’
• Yasai Gyoza
• Crispy Chilli Mushrooms
• Wok-Fried Greens
• Mixed Mushroom Bao Buns

Vegan hot pots

• Tofu hot pot

Vegan ramen

• Yasai Vegetable Gyoza Ramen
• Kare Burosu Ramen

Vegan donburi

• Silken Tofu Gochujang Rice Bowl

Vegan soulful bowls at wagamama

• Vegan ‘Chicken’ Kare Lomen
• Aubergine and Caramelised Onion Koyo Bowl

Vegan teppanyaki

• Lion’s Mane ‘Steak’ Bulgogi
• Yasai Yaki Soba
• Yasai Pad Thai

Vegan curry

• Raisukaree Tofu Curry
• Firecracker Tofu Curry
• Yasai Katsu Curry
• Vegatsu

Vegan desserts

• Banana Katsu
• Juice Sorbet
• Miso Caramel Ice Cream
• Coconut Reika Ice Cream

Vegan starters & sides at wagamama

The grazers among us might argue that sides are the best part of a meal. Wagamama recommends sharing three side dishes between two people, alongside a main meal.

Vegan K-Dogs

New for Veganuary 2024, these tasty vegan hotdogs are inspired by a Korean street-food favourite. Featuring two vegan ‘corn dogs’ made from soya protein and coated in a crunchy noodle crumb, they’re drizzled with turmeric vegan mayo, sriracha and topped with chilli, coriander cress and red pepper powder.

With their fiery flavours and crunchy coating, they’re guaranteed to start your meal off with a bang!

Another exciting new addition to the menu for 2024 is the delectable king oyster mushroom skewers. This healthy starter comprises three skewers of flavourful mushroom ribbons coated in a sticky red chilli and miso glaze.

They’re a little sticky, spicy, full of finger-licking fun, and just the right amount to get you in the mood for the next course.

Roti + Raisukatsu

Katsu is one of wagamama’s most popular dishes, and now you can enjoy the flavours of this classic dish with their new starter – Roti + Raisukatsu.

This dippable dish features a bowl of raisukatsu sauce, bringing together the spices of the katsu and raisukaree curries, with crisp and flaky Asian flatbreads for dipping.

Bang Bang Cauliflower

Step aside, bang bang prawns, for the humble cauliflower is here to take your crustacean crown. These finger-licking bites are made with crispy wok-fried cauliflower, smothered in firecracker sauce with red and spring onion, and garnished with fresh ginger and coriander.

Sticky Vegan ‘Ribs’

Make no bones about it – you’re in for a real treat with these mock meat ribs, which are made from mushroom, seitan and soya protein. Served with a sweet and spicy sticky sauce, and garnished with sesame seeds and spring onion, you’ll need a napkin. Or five.

Yasai Gyoza

What’s better than yasai gyoza? Green yasai gyoza! You’ll be served with five steamed vegetable dumplings, and a delicious dipping sauce to make a mess with.

Crispy Chilli Mushrooms

With their tender texture and wealth of health benefits, mushrooms are as delicious as they are healthy!

wagamama has taken this superfood to next level with its irresistible new starter – crispy fried crunchy oyster mushroom dusted with a red pepper powder and served with a chilli and coriander dipping sauce.

Wok-Fried Greens

Getting your 5-a-day is easy with a side of crunchy tenderstem broccoli, fine beans and mangetout,all cooked in a flavourful garlic and soy sauce.

Mixed Mushroom Bao Buns

Not a fan of mock meat? No worries. These vegan bao buns have got you covered – two fluffy Asian buns, filled with mixed mushrooms, crispy panko aubergine, coriander and vegan mayo.

Vegan hot pots

Tofu hot pot

Warm yourself up from the inside out with wagamama’s hearty tofu pot that’s loaded with protein and veggies.

This Korean-inspired broth is filled with tofu, soft and silky tteokbokki (simmered rice cakes), butternut squash, mangetout, bok choi, kimchee and red onion.

wagamama vegan ramen

When it comes to mains, the wagamama vegan menu offers more choice than any other restaurant on the UK high street.

Yasai Vegetable Gyoza Ramen

wagamama’s ramen with vegetable gyoza is a fiery dish that’s perfect for spice lovers! It features steamed yasai gyoza with udon noodles and is served with a hearty vegetable broth, roasted bok choi and chilli sambal paste.

Kare Burosu Ramen

Not into mock meat and just want pure, unadulterated vegetables?  How about silken tofu coated with shichimi (a Japanese spice mix) and grilled mixed mushrooms on a bed of udon noodles, in a curried vegetable broth? It’s topped with pea shoots, carrot, chilli and coriander for added freshness.

Vegan donburi at wagamama

Silken tofu gochujang rice bowl

One of our favourite new additions to wagamama’s vegan menu for 2024 is the new silken tofu gochujang rice bowl.

It’s fresh, crunchy, pickly and utterly delicious. Wagamama has coated silken tofu in a spicy gochujang sauce and served it with bok choi, pickled cucumber, snow onion slaw and red onion.

Served on a bed of sticky white rice, it’s an absolute must-try for veggie lovers.

Vegan soulful bowls at wagamama

Vegan ‘Chicken’ Kare Lomen

Want to indulge in a meaty dish without the cruelty? Try the vegan ‘chicken’ kare lomen – which is back on the menu following a brief hiatus.

This fragrant dish consists of vegan teriyaki ‘chicken’ layered onto udon noodles submerged in coconut broth with a warm chilli kick. It’s topped with beansprouts, cucumber, coriander and a lime wedge to balance the creamy coconut broth with fresh flavours.

Aubergine and Caramelised Onion Koyo Bowl

This bright bowl is an Instagram-worthy dish with its medley of vibrant ingredients.

Filled to the brim with goodness, it combines aubergine and caramelised onions with a sticky red chilli and miso sauce, served on a bed of mixed leaves, beetroot, carrot, cucumber, mooli, red radish and edamame beans.

Vegan teppanyaki at wagamama

Prepared in the traditional Japanese teppanyaki style, these innovative dishes are loaded with vibrant ingredients and exciting flavours.

Lion’s Mane ‘Steak’ Bulgogi

Joining the menu at wagamama this Veganuary is a brand new dish that’s perfect for satisfying those steak cravings.
Made from Lion’s Mane mushroom, this creative offering features udon noodles cooked with aubergine and caramelised onion in a sweet and salty amai miso sauce. The flavoursome bowl is then topped with smoky lion’s mane mushroom ‘steak’ and drizzled with Korean barbecue sauce.

As if that wasn’t enough, it’s finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and garnished with kimchi, spring onion red chilli and coriander.

Yasai Yaki Soba

Teppanyaki is a Japanese dish that’s cooked quickly on a hot plate – this one has mushrooms, peppers, beansprouts, white and spring onions, and noodles, garnished with fried shallots, pickled ginger and sesame seeds.

IMPORTANT: The regular version of this dish contains egg and soba noodles (not vegan-friendly as wagamama’s version contains egg), so ask for no egg and swap soba for udon or rice noodles.

Yasai Pad Thai

This popular veggie dish can be made vegan by asking your server for no egg. It contains tofu, leeks, beansprouts, amai sauce (‘amai’ means ‘sweet’ in Japanese), chilli, red and spring onion, fried shallots, mint and coriander, all mixed in with rice noodles and served with a wedge of fresh lime.

Vegan curry at wagamama

Want something filling and flavoursome? Look no further than wagamama’s creative vegan curries.

Raisukaree Tofu Curry

This one’s mild and citrusy, with tofu, coconut, mangetout, peppers, red and spring onion, sesame seeds, chilli, coriander and fresh lime, on white rice.

Firecracker Tofu Curry

Looking for something with more of a kick? How about tofu, mangetout, red and green peppers, onion, hot red chillies, sesame seeds, shichimi and lime, with white rice? This vegan curry is definitely one for spice lovers.

Yasai Katsu Curry

As above, but with panko-coated spicy vegetables instead of the tofu/soya protein. Also comes in a hot version, with spicy curry sauce.

Vegatsu

A firm favourite; you may already be familiar with this delicious dish, however please note that it’s no longer made with seitan. The new recipe now has tofu and soya protein in crispy panko breadcrumbs (instead of seitan).

This is topped with aromatic katsu curry sauce, and served on a bed of sticky white rice with a side salad and Japanese pickles. It also comes in a hot and spicy version for those who like a little more heat.

Wagamama’s vegan desserts

Make sure you leave room for dessert because wagamama’s vegan desserts are well worth it.

Banana Katsu

Got room for pudding? How about banana in crispy panko breadcrumbs, with miso caramel ice cream and toffee sauce? It’s one of our favourite vegan desserts on the high street, and we’re sure you’ll love it too.

Juice Sorbet

Filled up on noodles but still want something sweet to finish your meal? Wagamama’s fruity, tropical sorbets are the perfect palette cleanser.

Miso Caramel Ice Cream

Ice cream fiend? Three scoops of this miso caramel vegan ice cream drizzled with toffee sauce will sort you right out.

Coconut Reika Ice Cream

This creamy ice cream tastes like summer in a bowl with coconut flakes and a fruity passion fruit sauce. The portion size is generous too and you get three scoops to enjoy.

What are the Wagamama vegan ribs made out of?

The vegan ribs are made from different components, including mushrooms, soya protein and seitan. Meaty, but…not.

Is the Wagamama vegan fish and chips still available?

Sadly, no. The vegan tempura f-ish and bang bang yaki imo was an exclusive dish for Veganuary 2022. (Miss it? Write to them and beg.)

Allergy info

Gluten-free? Allergic to celery? Wagamama even has a handy dietary filter on its online menu, allowing you to only view stuff you can actually eat. It includes all the common allergens like celery, gluten and lupin, as well as – of course – a vegan or vegetarian filter. There’s also a downloadable allergen guide.

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