Waku Waku, Chinatown
8 people recommendvia r/manchester7 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 7 threads.
What people say, in short
Waku Waku draws praise for its food as well as its distinctive illustrated interior. One diner recommends it for eating alone, and another likes the broad menu. A separate commenter finds it reasonably priced and says it has decent vegetarian options without being a fully vegetarian restaurant.
Address
M1 4QU, United Kingdom, Manchester, Portland St, Wakuwaku Omurice Restaurant inside 2D world
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/No-Dragonfruit-6654 in r/manchester · Apr 2025
Says they personally enjoy this Chinatown place a lot and that most Chinatown spots skip service charges.
- Recommendsu/lavayuki in r/manchester · Feb 2026variety
Recommends it for a big menu and an appealing interior.
- Recommendsu/Oofoofoof969 in r/manchester · Feb 2026variety
Not vegetarian, but has decent veggie options; unique and not pricey.
- Recommendsu/1littleconfused in r/manchester · Apr 2026taste
Calls it very good and suggests it for eating alone; a short walk from Piccadilly Gardens.
- Recommendsu/baloki in r/manchester · Jun 2024ambience
Says Waku Waku looks like a cool experience.
- Recommendsu/LeapingWyvern in r/manchester · Oct 2025taste
Calls it great and says they enjoy its food.
- Recommendsu/ampattenden in r/manchester · Oct 2025taste
Says the food is surprisingly good too, replying to the cartoon cafe suggestion.
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