Wakusei Ltd in Dacorum

Food is amazing and staff couldn’t have done more for us. Flowers and cake were given as for a birthday which was lovely. Highly recommend for dining in and take away.

Our first time dining in this Japanese restaurant. I will definitely try it next time. Good service and great service. The ice cream is the surprise. 3 scoops of black sesame tastes. 😋😋😋

Fantastic spot in Hemel Hempstead, we loved absolutely everything. Tonkotsu ramen was full of flavour, the wakusei bento box was huge and the perfect mix of dishes. Gyoza and Japanese lychee pops also spot on. No idea why it's so quiet!

Excellent food, and fantastic service. Highly recommended. One of, if not the best restaurant in Hemel Hempstead.

Restaurant a bit tired. Service was good but we were the only ones there. Food was very good. Was a shame as there was no ambience being so empty.

Absolutely incredible food - would give it 10 stars if I could! Ramen was absolutely delicious, the depth of flavour in the broth was amazing. Will be back many times!!

Excellent and the 5* review is deserved! Birthday celebrations mid week, we were surprised by flowers and and a card and then having had great food with excellent service, they surprised us with a cake too. Very little to fault here.

Food was fantastic, service was very friendly and attentive. It was my son’s birthday and staff went above and beyond to make him feel special. We will definitely be returning!

Amazing food, staff so helpful will definitely be going back. Lovely touch roses on the table for our anniversary meal to take home xx

The food was really good much better than I had anticipated - we decided unplanned to eat here at lunch time and we weren't disappointed - we will be coming back for more that's for sure.

I was treated to a meal for my birthday, it really was a treat! Food was amazing, the presentation was superb and the service from the friendly staff was literally unbelievable, so attentive and kind, they even brought out a birthday cake for me which I was not expecting, it was so lovely. I’ll definitely be returning and soon! The family all felt the same, lovely restaurant x

Friendly staff and great food, we'll definitely be back.

We went for dinner as a party of 9. The food was absolutely amazing. The service was fab. There wasn’t anybody else in the restaurant which was strange as it was such delicious food (hence atmosphere rating low) Maybe due to the footfall being low in town. We parked at the NCP car park for £3 for 3 hours. I really wish the restaurant well, I want them to succeed as I want to go back! Please visit, they are wonderful hosts and the food is lovely.

First of all, this is a great restaurant with friendly staff. I really liked the atmosphere of the restaurant. I can't express how much I love this place! The freshly prepared delicious food, the service was truly exceptional; our waiter went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable, my daughter's tenth birthday. I can't wait for the next time,my little daughter and I have lunch here again. There are many exciting dishes on the menu, and we will eat them all. Thanks,Las

Just had the most amazing meal, this restaurant is without doubt superb! The service was fantastic, the food unreal, the staff lovely. It was a birthday celebration with family, they even gave a bunch of flowers and a cake ! Unbelievable….But it’s all about the food, excellent. Definitely returning, my new go to, hope it lasts…Thank you Wakusei x

Amazing place. Booked for my daughter’s 16th birthday and arrived to a bunch of flowers and card waiting for her. Food was incredible, service amazing and they even brought her out a cake and sang to her at the end of the meal.

We went for an anniversary meal and were made to feel very special with flowers, a card and a more private area to sit in. The food was amazing and the service impeccable, definitely going to revisit

Good this place! The food is delicious! The bento boxes are the best! Unfortunately it was quiet at lunchtime. People need to know how great this place is. The staff are really helpful and friendly too. I highly recommend it.

yakitori chicken wasn't grilled, tasted more like fried Chinese chicken. oddly teriyaki chicken was grilled though. Also way too expensive via just eat, basically 10% on top for service charge plus delivery. not sure what service charge is for, not like a waiter came to my house and served me the dishes.

Very lovely sushi 🍱 so happy I found them so I will definitely order again soon!

We went on a Tuesday night, little quiet but as expected. Amazing food and very friendly, polite staff. Excellent service, very good value for money, will definitely return. Keep up the good work.

Our first visit but won't be our last. The three of us each had a different Bento box which we enjoyed and are good value. The place is very clean and the staff were lovely. It was rather quiet but probably because it was a Tuesday evening. Highly recommended.

Missing curry sauce in the Katsu Curry and minimal avocado in the avocado and cucumber roll. Could not sent out separately, very disappointing as food dry without.

Second time visiting this gem! The service is sweet and attentive. The food is very tasty and served quickly. I love sushi and it’s a real pleasure to have somewhere local that makes it in such an amazing way. Great presentation. I hope that all the high reviews encourage more people to visit so that the place can stay in business for a long time! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

As always excellent food. However when spending this kind of money on food, I do expect it to be packaged upright so its not leaking in bag.

My family and I have just finished our first ever meal at Wakusei.. as visitors from out of town we wanted to try somewhere different and we are SO glad we chose here! When we made the reservation online I mentioned it was my daughters 10th birthday and they went above and beyond to make it special for her.. flowers, a card and a cake at the end of our meal.. we had no idea they were going to do any of it and we were blown away! They even sang happy birthday to her! The food was out of this world.. my kids tried everything on the table and we all thoroughly enjoyed it all. We are really gutted we don’t live locally as this would 100% be a firm favourite if we did! Highly recommend and if we ever come back this way, we will be returning! Thank you again, so much for all your efforts and for a fantastic evening!

My family and I have just finished our first ever meal at Wakusei.. as visitors from out of town we wanted to try somewhere different and we are SO glad we chose here! When we made the reservation online I mentioned it was my daughters 10th birthday and they went above and beyond to make it special for her.. flowers, a card and a cake at the end of our meal.. we had no idea they were going to do any of it and we were blown away! They even sang happy birthday to her! The food was out of this world.. my kids tried everything on the table and we all thoroughly enjoyed it all. We are really gutted we don’t live locally as this would 100% be a firm favourite if we did! Highly recommend and if we ever come back this way, we will be returning! Thank you again, so much for all your efforts and for a fantastic evening!

Ordered a takeaway for a family gathering as sushi is a favourite. The quality of the sushi was top notch and everyone enjoyed the meal. Highlights were the Hi5 tuna roll, and the prawn tempura te maki - both brilliant. I would also note the generous portions of fish on the nigiri - sometimes the rice can dwarf the fish but not here. Definitely worth a trip

Brilliant food and lovely service, only slightly let down by the decor, but well worth a visit! We’ll be coming back!

Very tasty food and nice service. Highly recommended!

I will be honest in saying that we did not have high hopes for sushi in Hemel, but the whole family came away very pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, as was the service. The only thing that brings it down is the appearance of the inside looks a bit worn. Definitely worth stopping in for the excellent food though!

Amazing service. Unprompted flowers and cake for my wife's birthday. Food delicious. Wish it was in a different location but small price to pay

We went here on a whim as I love Japanese food and try it wherever I am, and what a great decision. I'd been eyeing it up but my partner had reservations as it's kind of underwhelming to look at from the outside. We were greeted by the loveliest young lady who had no problem with us walking in, pram with 5 month old baby in tow. She took us to a table to sit while we worked out what we wanted to order for our takeout. It was quite early so it was very quiet but I can imagine the atmosphere livens up as it gets busier. The food was absolutely delicious. I know Katsu is a safe option but it was honestly one of the best I've had. We had a few smaller bits to nibble on as my partner didn't want a main and I ended up making him let me eat most of it, much to his dismay. Highly recommend. I can't wait to come back and try my next lot off the menu!

The food was quite nice and diverse and I quite enjoyed how the wasabi wasn’t that strong the service was also good because they made a mistake with our drinks and corrected it themselves and were quite nice but the atmosphere was a bit dodgy because it was quite empty and the restaurant itself had an odd smell but quite good overall.

We had a wonderful meal at wakusei yesterday, the food was amazing along with the staff. I don’t live locally but if I visit Hemel again I’m sure I’ll be back!

Very tasty food and friendly staff

Authentic Japanese food and the service is so nice and helpful. I had a nightmare with a turned over bowl of ramen and the way they handled it was just amazing. Could not ask for more.

Absolutely amazing staff, instantly helped us with seating and drinks, food arrived swiftly after fresh from the maker, presentability was amazing and food was delicious. 10/10 would go again.

We went here for a birthday meal last weekend. The staff were absolutely lovely! Surprised me with a bunch of flowers and a card! The food could not have been better, really great value for money. The staff surprised me and my partner at the end with a whole birthday cake and singing, it was a very lovely experience. Will definitely go back! Thank you to the staff for being so sweet!

Went here last night for my wedding anniversary and the food was epic. First time in the restaurant and the service was fantastic nothing was too much trouble and staff were very friendly and helpful and attentive. The food was outstanding beautifully served and presented and very tasty. The food was packed with flavour and of the scale and great to see in Hemel Hempstead. This place comes highly recommended and they presented us with an anniversary card and a bunch of red roses which was a lovely surprise so thanks guys for a very special evening and look forward to returning soon. Maybe you should have a Japanese Buffet so people can try new dishes and try new flavours. Thanks again….!!

From the outside it may look closed, but don’t let that fool you, the food inside is fantastic. The High5Tuna roll was a stand out and a must try - service was welcoming and attentive with food served very quickly. Only downside was the furnishings as it felt a little bare inside but the kind service definitely made up for it. Will definitely be back soon!

From the outside it doesn't look very appealing, but then the rest of the street is just the same all looking a little run down. However stepping through the door to a warm welcome was good, and as other have mentioned almost empty inside for a Saturday night is a bit worrying. However while looking at the menu a steady stream of takeaways left the restaurant, so a lot of people must know something. Went for the Bento box which was a good choice as had a selection of tasty food, however the tuna was a little firm and obviously not fatty tuna but I prefer the belly rather than the back. Still great value for money and good service so will definitely return.

Food was good and Ashley service was amazing. Had a great birthday.

First time visiting, I ask myself why did I not come here before. Food quality, preparation, presentation, service, value was first class.

I had sushi from wacusei before, but ordered online. This time we went in for lunch. The restaurant is quiet, with nice ambient music playing in the background. The lady that looked after us was so lovely. My friend and I both ordered Dracula roll sushi and a side of tempura veg. If you cannot decide what to get, I fully recommend it, it's delicious. They also have a juice of the day. Loved it! Definitely will be visiting more and I recommend to everyone that likes sushi to do that too. 10/10!

Came here with a group of 8 people! Service was fast and great and the food was AMAZING! I'll definitely be going back again

After multiple japan trips I've never found anywhere here in the UK that even comes close to the food out in japan and now I have with this place highly recommended simply amazing food 👌

We took my husband at wakusei for father's day, everything was good, food was really yummy . The stuff was friendly and helpful with the kids

Love the food from here!!! Always fresh and delicious!

First time here, we are experimenting. Had a lovely meal. We will be back!

Food was excellent, really big portions too. Waitress was really friendly and helpful and the prices were good too. Will definitely be back.

Great food and friendly staff - will be back very soon!

I had a lovely dinner, and a lovely catch up with my grown up son, who is far more well-versed in Japanese Cuisine than am I. I had a huge portion of large tempura prawns, followed by an excellent Pork Katsu Curry. We did spend rather more than I've indicated, because we bought quite a few beers - and on that note, they really should fix the draft beer taps. £5.25 for a pint of draft Kirin is perfectly reasonable, but £5.00 for what turned out to be only a 330 ml bottle, not 500 ml - the menu didn't specify - of Asahi is bordering on the extortionate. Apart from that, the food was delicious, and great value for money - and the service was excellent. Highly recommended. They deserve to succeed!

Waited around almost 1hr and 30 mins. Didn’t get my food. Driver delivered to the wrong house and there’s no way to contact him. Tried the contact the restaurant and there’s nothing they could do. Left me starving to death

We were in the area to visit the Warner Bros Studios for our son's 8th birthday and chose this restaurant to have our evening meal. There was a lovely birthday card and flowers on our table when we arrived, which was extremely thoughtful. The food was amazing and everything was delicious and delivered very quickly. The service was friendly and welcoming and at the end they brought out a birthday cake and everyone sang happy birthday. We just want to say thank you very much to everyone at Wakusei for a very memorable experience, we only wish we lived closer to visit more often. If we are in the area again this is the restaurant we would choose.

Amazing food. Very good customer service. Was my son birthday and they made speak. Thanks a lot

Wakusei is absolutely amazing. Food is excellent, staff are very thoughtful! I was there for my son's bday and they had flowers, a card and a cake for us! It was so sweet and thoughtful. I highly recommend it.

Really good food. Lovely waitress. Highly recommend.

Really lovely restaurant. Good food, nice atmosphere, and a reasonable price.

We had the greatest sushi ever. Lovely atmosphere and friendly stuff. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, such good customer service and very kind! Extremely recommend !!

We feel so lucky to have found this delicious and authentic Japanese restaurant! The food is surprisingly fantastic. The sashimi and sushi are super fresh. The staff are very friendly and warm. We’ll definitely keep coming back again and again!

very nice man and food was early

Wakusei is a hidden gem. The staff are so eager to help, in a humble serving way. They don't pester or interrupt but are always ready. The food was amazing. Hot and fast as well as being by far the best meal we have had in UK, where sometimes we have paid 4x the price Our daughter is vegan and she had plenty to choose from - all delicious. Go there.

A great welcome and very friendly staff. Couldn't do enough for use and thank you so much for the birthday card flowers and cake I was not expecting that. I was great

Maki sushi was delicious, katsu chicken curry was chewy and not so good

Our first visit and it will not be our last. The food was very good - at least the sushi - and the service was fast and attentive. My wife does not like sushi, but had one of the alternative dishes which she said was very good. The family at the next table to us were Japanese which is a good vote of confidence. We shall be returning.

We ate here for the first time last week and were extremely impressed. The food was fantastic and the bento boxes brought back memories of our time in Japan. We will be back

We love this place, definitely one of the best restaurants in Hemel. Even a friend who's lived in Japan said the food was amazing.

I am from Hong Kong and been to Japan many times, I can tell all food are delicious, absolutely tasty and authentic! Will back again!

This is an amazing restaurant. Food was delicious, such great value. Staff were really lovely, and the service was first class.

We've been in a few times now and the food is the best we've found in Hertfordshire

Best Japanese food I’ve had outside of Japan. Would definitely recommend, waiting staff are amazing!

The best Japanese food I've had outside Japan - really highly recommended. Freshly prepared and portioned generously.

Brilliant food, good service, not a fortune. Could do with a few more clients to up the atmosphere and deserves them. Loads to choose from in the menu.

Great food at a reasonable price. Good service, polite & timely. I really enjoy eating at this restaurant. It’s rare to have such quality in Hemel Hempstead

First time ordering. Better than anticipated and will recommend and order again.

Had a take away here last night and it was delicious. Had tempura veg which was crispy and delicious and tasty. Main dish for me was Katsu chicken with a vegetable curry and steamed rice and it was amazing and packed with fresh flavour. Cooked perfectly and not overcooked like some places. My wife had a bento box which looked delicious and was chicken teriyaki served with gozzos. Also had edamame beans which were also good. The whole meal was great and we will definitely order from here again and maybe go to the restaurant and try inside Thanks guys…..

First time ordering and was not disappointed, the food arrived earlier than estimated and very well presented. The hot food was hot and the starters were very nice. We both enjoyed our meals (salmon teriyaki bento box and chicken Katsu). The miso soup was delicious, as were the tempura vegetables and edamame. A little more pricey than other takeaway’s but well worth the money and would happily use them again.

Im really impressed by the food quality and the service. The food came out very quickly too and it tasted authentic. I tried a few bentos and a few ramens before and was never disappointed. I’ll come back to wakusei whenever I fancy Japanese food. One thing I’d change immediately is their delivery distance on Uber Eats. I’m rather disappointed you can’t get delivery to Leavesden when a lot of Hemel based restaurants offer it. I’d definetely have Wakusei food more frequently then becuase the parking situation in central Hemel is quite annoying.

I have been twice to this restaurant and I can't praise them highly enough. The food was spot on each time and the service is very good. Authentic food that is cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Reasonably priced for what you are having. Would happily go again

Nicest food in Hemel, some of the best sushi I've had outside of Japan, the staff are lovely and it's reasonably priced for the quality. Have gone multiple times since its opened and will continue going

Best sushi ever, staff are so lovely and friendly, can’t understand why the place isn’t packed

Lovely restaurant. We have been regular customers and highly recommend a visit. Great food, great service!

Delicious every time, friendly staff !

My family and I have been going to this Japanese restaurant since it opened and it has yet to disappoint us !!! The authenticity and taste of the food just blows me away every single time. Its no doubt my favorite Japanese restaurant we've ever dined in here in the U, hence why we keep on coming back for more. The staff are ever so helpful and knowledgeable about the cuisine as well.

Great experience in Hemel Hempstead. Thank you!

Went here for my son's birthday, the food was impeccable, the service was great. It was a Sunday lunchtime, so it was pretty quiet but the staff made a real effort to celebrate my son's birthday, they even gave him a card and flowers. We'll definitely go back again.

Great food, service and comfortable atmosphere

Thoroughly impressed and satisfied! The menu boasted an impressive selection of Japanese delicacies, from classic sushi rolls to ramen and donburi bowls. Each dish was thoughtfully presented and flavourful, showcasing the chef's skill and attention to detail. The sushi rolls was a highlight of the meal, featuring fresh fish and well-seasoned rice. Each piece melted in my mouth, and did not have that typical “fishy” flavour you often get with fish that is no longer fresh. Aside from the sushi, the hot dishes were equally impressive. The chicken katsu curry was succulent and flavorful, while the vegetable tempura was light and crispy, perfectly complementing the main courses. Service at Wakusei was attentive and friendly, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evening. Our server was knowledgeable about the menu and made recommendations, ensuring that every aspect of our dining experience was top-notch. Whether you're a die-hard sushi enthusiast or simply appreciate good food, a visit to Wakusei is sure to leave you satisfied and eager to return.

This place never disappoints ! We had few takeaways from them before and this was the first time we dined in , the place was buzzing and the food was absolutely delicious ! I hope more people will get a chance to come and dine here it’s so worth it ! We tried the sake and different type of sushi , plus the amazing aubergine and an udon dish !

We have had a lovely time at Wakusei every visit The whole family 3 generation love the bento boxes great service, beautiful food .

Went for my daughter's birthday dinner and the staff made it exceptionally special. Thank you!

Really lovely staff who couldn’t do enough for us. The food was delicious as well; we’re looking forward to going back and trying more of the menu.

We have been to wakusi half a dozen times. The food is always excellent and very good value for money. Too many people think that japanese food is all about raw fish.There are many other delicious foods that you can eat in this restaurant. Please give it a try. They really do deserve to be busy.

Authentic Japanese dishes, great unique place serving fresh sushi to authentic ramens. Calm and simple decor with calm Japanese music.

hmmmmm I just wish I could have bigger stomach and eat more of that deliciousness 😋

I wish I could go here every day. I am so glad to have Wakusei local to me, it is such a gem! Their food is so authentic, fresh and tasty - I would choose it over every other Japanese restaurant I've been to. I've been several times with my partner and every time, the service has been wonderful and the food unparalleled. I really recommend the Miso Aubergine, the Tokyo Rolls and the Tuna Sashimi. Since visiting Japan this is the first sashimi which has even come close!! Beyond just our weekday date nights, they made me feel incredibly special when I visited for my birthday recently, brought out a cake and had flowers waiting for me at the table. I could go on gushing about them, but you'll just have to visit yourself and see!!

The people working at wakusei are lovely and the spicy tonkotsu ramen was very tasty. I unfortunately have to knock it down a few stars as I got food poisoning a couple hours later. According to our family doctor based on my symptoms it was Staph which is caused by those handling food not washing their hands. Maybe I just got unlucky that day but please just remind kitchen staff on hygiene levels to prevent anyone else getting it. The atmosphere inside needs sprucing up as well. To be honest the food was tasty and I could go again, maybe after some time has passed.

Amazing sushi, fresh, delicious, packaged beautifully. Thank you 🙂