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Waku Waku Japanese 2D Cafe

54 Portland Street

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About Waku Waku Japanese 2D Cafe

Step into a unique anime-inspired dining experience where Japanese cuisine meets cartoon aesthetics in this quirky Portland Street cafe. Wheelchair accessible with pushchair-friendly spaces throughout.

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid car park

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards

Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel.

Facilities

🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🚴 Delivery 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

What visitors say

Mansur Ali

I’ve been coming to Waku Waku ever since it opened, and it has never disappointed! The food is always delicious, and the quality has stayed consistently great every time I visit. This place is pretty busy so remember to book! My usual order is the Katsu curry meal deal with chicken Karaage, edamame, and miso soup, and it always hits the spot. Everything is full of flavour, well prepared, and really satisfying. If I’m feeling extra hungry, I’ll add some sushi on the side. There’s a great variety to choose from, which makes it even better. Waku Waku has become one of my go-to Japanese restaurants, and I’ll definitely keep coming back. Highly recommend!

· via Google

Farida Hameed

As someone who frequently travels and is active on social media this place is a hidden gem. Not only do they have 10/10 hospitality but the food is amazing! I highly recommend trying the chicken gyoza and the chicken katsu curry. We had filled ourselves up on starters so i got a takeout and the packaging is 10/10 also! I came back to get some souvenirs as cups cause i enjoyed it so much and they let me have them for free! It is halal friendly and i will be returning again and again. Portion sizes are perfect and the time it takes to order to recieve your food is fast!! Also the mixed berry mocktails one to definitely get! Thanks guys we will be back!

· via Google

Simon Chapman

Great themed location to get some quality Japanese food! I went mid day on a Thursday and it was quite quiet. I had the Chicken Katsu Curry which was おいしい (Delicious!) Staff are friendly and the food arrived fairly quickly (although the drink I had actually took longer to come which I've never had before). The food is reasonably priced but the drinks are definitely overpriced even for what they are (upwards of £6!). Overall a good place to grab some Japanese food in a comic setting! 9/10 would come again

· via Google

Lacey

I've been coming to Wakuwaku since it first opened, and it remains one of my favourite places to eat. The food is always delicious, and somehow it seems to get even better every time I visit. The building itself is beautiful, with a unique atmosphere, and I love that the artwork regularly changes, giving the space something new to enjoy each time. The staff are always kind, welcoming, and helpful, which makes the experience even better. A fantastic restaurant that consistently delivers great food, great service, and a wonderful environment. Highly recommended!

· via Google

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At a glance

Address
54 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 4QU
Category
Food & Drink Experiences
Suitable for
All Ages
Suggested visit
1-2 hours
Setting
Indoor
Dogs allowed
Yes
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Toilets on site
Yes
Destination
Manchester