How many small plates should I order at Wagamama?

There's no official guidance on this, but two or three small plates plus a main is a common way to share a table. If you're watching calories, see our calories guide - small plates vary a lot in calories by type.

Are bao buns a starter or a main at Wagamama?

They're listed as a small plate, so treat them as a starter or shareable rather than a full meal on their own.

Dish Guide · Prices verified June 2026

Wagamama Sides & Starters

Small plates, bao buns and sharing dishes from the Wagamama menu - everything except gyoza, which has its own guide. See the full menu for mains.

20dishes

8vegan

£3.70from

Lighter Bites

PLU 212

Spicy Smashed Cucumber

vegan

183 kcal price TBC

PLU 126

Wok-Fried Greens

vegan

163 kcal price TBC

PLU 104b

Edamame With Salt

vegan

280 kcal £4.90

PLU 104a

Edamame With Chilli + Garlic Salt

vegan

287 kcal £4.90

PLU 214

Koko 'Prawn' Crackers

vegan

255 kcal £3.70

Big Flavour Bites

PLU 90

Gochujang Tamarind Pork Ribs

599 kcal £9.90

PLU 95

Gochujang Tamarind Corn Ribs

vegan

467 kcal £7.90

PLU 207

Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Yuzu

785 kcal £9.90

PLU 208

Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Teriyaki

793 kcal £9.90

PLU 209

Hot Honey Fried Chicken | Firecracker

838 kcal £9.90

PLU 107

Chilli Squid

411 kcal £9.50

PLU 103

Ebi Katsu

284 kcal £8.90

PLU 110

Bang Bang Cauliflower

vegan

445 kcal £7.30

PLU 96

Lollipop Prawn Kushiyaki

184 kcal £8.30

Bao Buns

PLU 112

Korean Fried Chicken Bao

729 kcal £9.50

PLU 117

Tonkatsu Pork Bao

797 kcal £9.50

PLU 113

Korean Barbecue Brisket Bao

524 kcal £9.50

PLU 114

Oyster + Shiitake Mushrooms Bao

vegan

577 kcal £9.30

PLU 116

Hoisin Pulled Duck Bao

626 kcal £9.70

FAQs

How many small plates should I order at Wagamama?: There's no official guidance on this, but two or three small plates plus a main is a common way to share a table. If you're watching calories, see our calories guide - small plates vary a lot in calories by type.
Are bao buns a starter or a main at Wagamama?: They're listed as a small plate, so treat them as a starter or shareable rather than a full meal on their own.