We visited this restaurant on our first evening in London for takeaway, mainly becuase it was so close to our house and we had seen it before.  On entering the restaurant it appears quite old fashioned with waiters and waitresses dressed in black and white with bow ties - there is also a large illuminated fishtank in the middle wall of the restaurant. 

One of the first restaurants we visited in our local area and recommeded by the TimeOut Cheap Eats in London book given to me when I left Sycamore (thanks Paul and Nicky).  The restaurant is situated on the high street next to a large Weatherspoons close to Wanstead Tube Station.  The outside is dressed to look like the enterance to a traditional buidling or temple and when you walk inside the decor continues to amaze.  The whole restaurant is themed to look like traditional asian bulidings complete with bamboo on the walls and coi carp pond - and the decor really gives this place a nice atmosphere!

On entering this branch of Wagamamas I was a little shocked to find the restaurant is actually underground.  I've been in other Wagamamas, mainly the Canary Wharf branch which I suppose is technically underground too - and you don't really go to Wagamamas for the view!