wagamama old street

You're in the heart of the Old Street roundabout sprawl, and wagamama's setup here is exactly what you'd expect: efficient, buzzy, and geared towards people who want decent Asian food without ceremony. The Bower development's clean lines mean it's all light wood and open kitchen views—good for watching your ramen come together or catching mates across communal tables. It's the sort of place you duck into between meetings or before drinks in Shoreditch, where the menu's straightforward enough that you're not agonising over choices.