Lighthearted cafe serving tapas, ramen, seafood & drinks in casual, spirited quarters. Based on 881 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
776 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 831-9272
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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12–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Greecian Koukla
Looking for a nice lunch spot, a woman had recommended Wara Wara for Ramen. A smaller establishment with an eclectic decor of toys and a colorful and vibrant wall mural. It was my first time here and I had mixed feelings. I went this past Saturday for a late lunch. I wasn’t impressed with the selection of cocktails on the menu and felt they were very basic. On the chalkboard it featured specials not on the menu and I spotted a cocktail that I was excited to try matching the craft style I love “Hibiscus Blush”. So when I ordered it, 15mins goes by. The waiter comes over to tell me ” I don’t have a recipe for this and it’s going to take me time to try and make this”. Being familiar with the ingredients in the drink knowing if made correctly how delicious it would be, I politely declined and decided not to get anything at all. I felt if something was being offered, there should’ve been one individual there working who knew how to make the drink. We sat at a hightop table in front of the bar. Food was great. Tried the Pork Belly Bao Buns, the Pan Fried Gyoza and the Miso Ramen. Taste and flavor overall was excellent. As I’m almost done with my meal, the night crew comes in and a couple people are the behind the bar. I requested the drink one more time and was finally able to try it and it was just as good as I thought it would be. If there were more choices for higher end cocktails such as the Hibiscus Blush and the experience of being there was better, id go back. I didn’t care much for the vibes of the staff, not much personality or enthusiasm lacking hospitality skills for a high rated place. No one asked if I needed anything else, how my food was, or if I’d like another drink. Overall experience was just ok.
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Em Greenwood
Wara Wara holds itself to a consistently high standard of excellence in the quality of their dishes, service and atmosphere. I have been coming here to unwind with a bowl of their Vegetable Ramen with an extra egg, Sriracha and housemade chili oil for years. I have dined in alone and with friends at various times of the day and week. I have sat at group tables, outside and at my personal favorite spot, the Ramen bar in the back. I have sampled their uniquely curated beer, wine, saki and cocktail menu. I have been delighted by all my dine-in experiences here and would recommend this restaurant highly to anyone. The staff are an outstanding team and it shows.
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Ricardo Valcárcel
I recently visited Warawara restaurant and had an incredible dining experience! The restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere, and the staff were friendly and attentive.
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J
The food was absolutely amazing! Between five of us we tried ten different dishes. The service, even though it was Friday night 6 p.m., was fantastic! Kept our drinks coming and our water glasses full. This place was hopping. Great place to people-watch.
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Dean C
Excellent all around. We had the shumai appetizer and had it half fried-half steamed on our servers suggestion, which was perfect and delicious. The pork belly bun was amazing and wowed me with the quality of the pork belly. We had miso and the duck thigh ramen and both were equally amazing in their flavors! The duck thigh came on the side which kept it crispy, very appreciated. For dessert we tried taiyaki for the first time and loved it along with the homemade ice cream. Amazing place worth visiting every chance in RI
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Rosemary Pacheco
Love. Love Love it here. Not expensive, great place to eat! Try Tan Tan Men, or crispy cauliflower, or just everything rocked!
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Lauren Chidiac
I always love to eat here with my family, both lunch and dinner. Always good and the food is always consistent. But today I was really disappointed in the chicken Katsu curry special. Manager was very kind over the phone and listened to me right away and even refunded me for the dish, just waiting for it to post on my card. But I think I still need to write this review just so I can put the images out there. The chicken was raw but at the same time burnt from the outside.I tried re-cooking it at home, but it was just too burnt. We will still come back though this place is still one of the best places to eat in Rhode Island, just out of character today. Good service!
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Miss Rose Solo
They’re a bit pricey, but it’s completely worth it. The food is excellent. It’s filling and full of flavor, plus the portions are huge. At lunch, the price is lower and everything comes with a salad with the best sesame dressing ever. The service is also amazing. The food comes out quickly and the staff are friendly and helpful. The ambiance is calming and the seating area is absolutely gorgeous. Overall, it’s a great place for a meal/date night. 100/10.
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C G
My wife and I were close by and we picked this spot randomly. We didn’t read any review or had any high expectations. We were pleasantly surprised. Food was very fresh and delicious! Salmon sashimi was very good and authentic to the traditional Japanese style. Chicken and waffle was amazing with the right combination of flavors. Okonomiyaki was also very delicious. This will be our new go-to spot for authentic Japanese food for sure. The price was also very reasonable! I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. The owner clearly has high standards. I would recommend anyone to stop by if you are in the area.
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EZ
I’ll be honest—I had ramen seven years ago. It wasn’t at all to my taste. Therefore, I hadn’t visited till last Monday.
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