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Wagokoro Japanese Restaurant

Restaurant Japanese restaurant Sushi restaurant

😠 Beware. The worst service in the world. I have never experienced anything like this. The waiter wasn't even talking to us. He had his earphones on and didn't greet us. It was so bad that we left without ordering. Owners please, please solve this issue and get back to us so that we can enjoy the food... People often mention good, Japanese, restaurant, service, great, Dakar, nice, Excellent, staff, sushi,


Address

ouakam cite ballon N-11, Senegal

Website

wagokoro.info

Contact

+221 77 796 90 58

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (344 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (26) Japanese (26) restaurant (21) service (20) great (11) Dakar (11) nice (10) Excellent (9) staff (9) sushi (8)
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  • 3/5 Kate Ha-eun J. 3 years ago on Google • 57 reviews
    Some dish is awesome and some are just okay. Kind of hit or miss. Ramen is very good and sesame salad was real good too. Nice atmosphere. Good place for a get together. Ive had better sushi though.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 lobo A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent place super super friendly staff and always welcoming in terms of food they are also at the top (Original) Excellent endroit personnel hyper super gentil et accueillant toujours au soin niveau nourriture ils sont aussi au top
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Narindra R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice discovery, this restaurant deserves to be known by all, very refined cuisine, real authentic Japanese, very good service and hospitality, speed of service. To recommend (Original) Très belle découverte, ce restaurant mérite a être connu de tous, cuisine très raffinée, du vrai japonais authentique, très bon service et accueil, rapidité du service. A recommander
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Hafi B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beware. The worst service in the world. I have never experienced anything like this. The waiter wasn't even talking to us. He had his earphones on and didn't greet us. It was so bad that we left without ordering. Owners please, please solve this issue and get back to us so that we can enjoy the food.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 C C T. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent Japanese dining with a genuine Japanese chef! The ramen was incredibly tasty, the nigiri-sushi perfectly cut, and the sake served at precisely the correct temperature of 98.4°F.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Takuro H. 4 years ago on Google
    Réal Japanese food. Nice atmosphere. Clean toilet. And great owner and staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 yfl 1. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The decor was well done and the food copious. Could not finish the dishes that my friend and I had ordered. It was really good. Also, the service was good. I will surely come back. (Original) La déco était bien faite et la nourriture copieuse. Impossible de terminer les plats que mon amie et moi avions commandés. C’était très bon. Aussi, le service était bien. Je reviendrai sûrement.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tomoyuki T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So nice Japanese Food OISHII Gohan (Original) So nice Japanese Food OISHII Gohan
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 diallo k. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful meal 🤩 if you love fresh fish its the right place. The staff is very welcoming
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dany D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent Japanese restaurant, to discover the culture and dishes of Japan. (Original) Excellent restaurant japonais, pour découvrir la culture et les plats du Japon.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JAEYEOL L. 2 years ago on Google
    Today was my first visit to Wagokoro. From the entrance I could feel Japanese style and culture. It was impressed. Today I ordered Ramen avec Miso and Katsudon. Ramen was a little bit salty to me, I'm Korean. But Katsudon was very delicious. When I asked about the salty to the chef, He listened carefully and he told me it's original Japanese tasty. And he promised me he will care for the salty for the next time for Korean people. It was nice talking with him. I hope to visit there soon again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 李韩琴 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great Japanese food shop👍 (Original) 很棒的一家日料店👍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hazelnut M. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is DELICIOUS. The Makis are definitely the best I've had so far in Dakar and it is also the only restaurant that I know in Dakar that serves authentic ramen. The staff is just delightful and so welcoming and they have a lovely little adjacent shop with lots of very attractive items. The meals are a bit expensive but it's worth it. Oh and the decoration is beautiful, raffinate, gives a cozy feeling and really showcases the Japanese culture. I would definitely recommend it and will definitely go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M. M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was my first in an Asian restaurant. I was quite puzzled but in the end I was pleasantly surprised. The place is certainly not very well positioned, but it is accessible and roadside. Already the color of the building and the setting brings you directly to Japan. At the entrance there are curtains with writing in Japanese I liked. Inside it's quite simple, it looks like what we see in manga. Their Ramens soup was too good Wow! I ate Sushi too. It was my first time with chopsticks. A waiter helped me. I have to go back. (Original) C'était ma première dans un restaurant Asiatique. J'étais assez perplexe mais au final j'ai été agréablement surpris. Le lieu n'est certainement pas très bien positionné, mais il est accessible et en bordure de route. Déjà la couleur du bâtiment et du cadre vous amène direct au Japon. À l'entrée il y a des rideaux avec des écritures en japonais j'ai aimé. À l'intérieur c'est assez simple, ça ressemble à ce qu'on voit dans les mangas. Leur soupe des Ramens était trop bonne Wow! J'ai mangé des Sushis également. C'était ma première fois avec des baguettes. Un serveur m'a aidé. Je dois y retourner.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SSP 5 mins a day tai c. 2 years ago on Google • 145 reviews
    It's like being back in Japan. Short lunch menu but they do change it. Delicious food, just the right portion, leaving you wanting more but not leave hungry also. Really friendly and welcoming staff. We'd definitely go back maybe for an evening mean with a little more extensive a la carte menu.

  • 5/5 giemg B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is the recommended Japanese food that you can enjoy in Senegal. (Original) ご飯がとても美味しくセネガルで食べる日本食はここがおすすめです!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Hadi H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The dishes are more provided than before the Covid. (Original) Les plats sont plus fournis qu'avant le Covid.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lorenzo C. 1 year ago on Google • 71 reviews
    A Japanese touch in the middle of Dakar. The place makes you definitely feel outside the city, bringing you that Japanese feel. The food is good, excellent for Dakar, but the comparison with what you can find in other countries could be disappointing.

  • 5/5 Mihanta R. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Best japenese restaurant in Dakar. Staff are really great and helpful for making choice as there is an amazing choices. The place is cosy and nice, a little piece of Japan. We recommend for sure 👌

  • 4/5 Matteo M. 5 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Very good authentic Japanese Restaurant (not an hotel) but service can improve.

  • 4/5 S. Afua A. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    A nice change change in ambiance from beachy Dakar restaurants. During the evening it is dark, moody and romantic. The salad, noodle soup, and rice dishes were excellent and wonderfully seasoned. Surprisingly the sushi (our reason for being there) was not so great but I would definately go back for everything else.

  • 5/5 prahveen k. 7 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    I would definitely come back again! The decor and ambience of the place is on point. The owner is very polite and even was concerned if i ordered too much food as i was dining solo. I ordered the tempura shrimp, sushi and chicken teriyaki with rice. For drinks i got the mini sake and the moscow mule. The tempura was crispy and crunchy, clearly it was freshly made to order. The teriyaki lacked flavor, i wished it had a more intense teriyaki taste. The sushi was fresh and the wasabi as well. Everything was nicely plated and served at the right timing and sequence. The only issue i have is the location. For a solo person in dakar, the journey to the place made me kind of worried as it was abit creepy and dark. However, upon arriving i was automatically relaxed as the restaurant itself was nicely lit up and welcoming. The only thing i did not like was the moscow mule. However, it could just be my preference of drink. The sake was good!

  • 5/5 Aïtou G. 3 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    amaizing food ! I love their sushi, ramen and "salade d'algue". they serve very quickly

  • 5/5 Mohamed D. 9 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    The food was very tasty, and the service excellent. Granted, the location isn't ideal, but it was worth it. Best Japanese experience in town for sure.

  • 5/5 Amy R. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious lunch menu for about 8,000-10,000 per set menu, 3 courses.

  • 3/5 Rajaofetra R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great performance and serious staff (Original) Belle prestation et personnel sérieux

  • 3/5 Dr omar D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Discreet calm and good food (Original) Discret calme et bonne cuisine

  • 5/5 Tim Sergio W. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent Japanese food, authentic place, friendly staff, good price

  • 4/5 Mathias DAH F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good

  • 3/5 La Baronne 2. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 aris3ono 1 year ago on Google
    The food is authentic and the staffs were helpful

  • 2/5 Carola L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quantities too small, not very beautiful as a frame (Original) Quantités trop petites, pas très beau comme cadre

  • 5/5 Peter W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place. Sushi, ramen, and tempura. Really good food.

  • 4/5 Moustapha F. 1 year ago on Google
    Maybe one of the best Japanese restaurant in Dakar, location is the only thing not so great about this place.

  • 4/5 Israa H. 1 year ago on Google
    Service is great and good is good although I thought the rice for the sushi was a bit too overcooked but it was good!

  • 5/5 Aicha F. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was delicious and the owners are very friendly. There is also a concept store for anyone interested. Loved it

  • 4/5 ibrahima k. 2 years ago on Google
    Really good food, authentic Japanese food, but a little pricy.

  • 5/5 Aminata K. 3 years ago on Google
    Very authentic decor, the ramen was excellent.

  • 3/5 Sego J. 5 years ago on Google • 3 reviews
    Nice setting. Food good but pricy given the amount served. Given how cheap fish is in Senegal, helpings should be more generous. Service was friendly but each person was served at different times, which meant that most of us had finished eating by the time the last person was served. It would also have been nice to have some snacks with our first round of drinks.

  • 5/5 Mamadou S. 1 year ago on Google
    Bonne bouffe japonnaise et pas cher. With 10 000cfa you will have the opportunity to taste all the japanese kind of food

  • 5/5 Dr Abdoulaye Ciré A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent service and meals served with care and respect (Original) Excellent services et repas servis avec soins et respect

  • 5/5 Cheikhou C. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 Arona S. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 4/5 Cynthia A. 4 years ago on Google
    Real japanese meals, not limited to sushi

  • 5/5 Hapsa D. 5 years ago on Google
    We had a family dinner with my siblings and we had a wonderful time! The decoration is very refined... a lot of wood, warm light, paintings with calligraphy, a welcoming and very pleasant staff. We had ramen, sashimi and sushi, all very well presented and very tasty, [I personally loved the ramen] Overall a great dinner in a place that looks ageless and straightly teleported from Japan... a great great surprise discovery in Senegal. I highly recommend!!!

  • 5/5 Arvind P. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing Japanese gem in the most unlikely of places

  • 5/5 Crank van de C. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere. Closer to authentic Japanese food with limited ingredients in Dakar.

  • 5/5 Ndiaga D. 4 years ago on Google
    It is errrrthang!

  • 5/5 Frederica Jessie Tchoungui .. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice place !!! Great people

  • 5/5 Malang C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An exceptional and unique place (Original) Un lieu exceptionnel et unique

  • 5/5 Baptiste B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good Japanese restaurant, a great discovery (Original) Très bon restaurant japonais, une belle découverte

  • 4/5 Cheikhna D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) These sweet (Original) Ces doux

  • 5/5 Baye Darou bi D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Difficult place to add on the map (Original) Lieu difficile à ajouter sur le map

  • 5/5 khady N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice discovery !!! To recommend (Original) Belle découverte !!! A recommander

  • 5/5 Vincent C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good Japanese restaurant. (Original) Très bon restaurant japonais.

  • 5/5 Doudou D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Best Chinese restaurant in Dakar. Well located in Ouakam. Easy access... (Original) Meilleur restaurant chinois de Dakar. Bien situé à Ouakam. Facile d'accès...

  • 4/5 aristide m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place for a good little meal in the theme of Japan I highly recommend (Original) Endroit sympathique pour de bon petit repas dans le thème du Japon je recommande vivement

  • 5/5 Laura G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great restaurant with great service! Thank you and see you soon! (Original) Super resto avec un super service! Merci et à bientôt!

  • 5/5 张骞 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) good to eat (Original) 好吃

  • 3/5 Fady B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice. Empty for lunch so we can go quiet. By cons the quality of service is to review. The waiter does not always know what he is doing, the dishes or the menu. (Original) Très sympa. Vide les midis donc on peut y aller tranquille. Par contre la qualité du service est à revoir. Le serveur ne sait pas toujours ce qu’il fait ni les plats voire le menu.

  • 5/5 Miss J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Really excellent. Best Japanese restaurant in Dakar (Original) Vraiment excellent. Meilleur restaurant japonais de dakar

  • 5/5 高橋正一 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Japanese cook (Original) 日本人が料理

  • 5/5 Segolene E. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quality food and good service, welcoming staff (Original) Nourriture de qualité et bon service, personnel accueillant

  • 3/5 Danny M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I loved the first time I went, I took a Katsudon. The service was good and the dish good. I went there a second time, so I took a Teriyaki chicken and chicken onion cheese skewers (I don't remember the name anymore). According to the server's explanations, I did not expect that at all. But above all, it was not very good. To confirm. (Original) J'ai adoré la première fois que je suis allée, j'ai pris un Katsudon. Le service était bien et le plat bon. J'y suis allée une deuxième fois, j'ai alors pris un poulet Teriyaki et des brochettes poulet fromage oignon (je ne me rappelle plus du nom). D'après les explications du serveur, je ne m'attendais pas du tout à ça. Mais surtout, ce n'était pas très bon. À confirmer.

  • 5/5 Harmel S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very cool (Original) Trop cool

  • 5/5 demba s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) No Comment. Delicious. (Original) No Comment. Délicieux.

  • 5/5 Andrea A. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing place amazing food amazing food...a real japanese experience , an oasis of calm in chaotic dakar

  • 5/5 Dafe O. 4 years ago on Google
    Had their lunch special and absolutely loved it. A shame we couldn't try their dinner menu. Very filling and tasty at a good price. And the ambience was nice too

  • 5/5 Evelyn P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) a cozy restaurant with very nice service and delicious food (Original) un restaurant chaleureux avec un service très gentil et des nourritures délicieuses


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