Wara Wara – Japanese
This lively destination invites diners into a world of balanced flavors, where the savory aroma of simmering curry and the bright, crisp textures of kale and seaweed salads awaken the senses. Meticulously crafted bento boxes take center stage, offering a curated journey through tender bronzini and rich gyu don, all complemented by the pungent kick of artisanal kimchi. Every dish, from the golden crunch of chicken katsu to the comforting warmth of miso soup, captures a sense of modern culinary artistry served with heartfelt warmth.
776, Hope Street, Providence, RI, 02906 +14018319272 https://www.warawarari.com/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at Wara Wara
Dairy-Free at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Edamame, Kid's French Fries and 1 pc Steamed Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kids Mushroom Medley and Homemade Kimchee. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 27 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Edamame, Kid's French Fries and Taiyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Duck Thigh Ramen. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 14 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Edamame, Kid's French Fries and 1 pc Steamed Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 20 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Edamame, Kid's French Fries and Choy Medley. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Wara Wara
Wara Wara in Providence has 11 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Edamame, Taiyaki and 1 pc Steamed Bun. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Wara Wara
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tan Tan Men | 189.9 g | 43.1 g |
| Vegan Tomato Ramen | 59 g | 40.1 g |
| Miso Ramen | 52.7 g | 37.2 g |
| Vegetable Miso Ramen | 40.5 g | 29.1 g |
| Chicken Shio Ramen | 3.4 g | 28.1 g |
| Hakka Eggplant | 20.9 g | 26.6 g |
| Homemade Gyoza | 42.5 g | 21.7 g |
| Crispy Kale Salad | 113.6 g | 20.8 g |
| Duck Thigh Ramen | 14 g | 20.8 g |
| Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken | 8.5 g | 19.6 g |
| Ramen Burger | 27.9 g | 18.3 g |
| Pork Belly Bun | 33.1 g | 15.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
Available from 12pm-3pm
- Salmon Teriyaki Bento - $15: Pan seared Salmon with Teriyaki sauce. Served with side of white rice, seasonal vegetable, fruit and salad. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bronzini Bento - $15: Pan Seared Bronzini with Ponzu Sauce, Served with side of white rice, seasonal vegetable, fruit and salad. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyu Don Bento - $15: Thinly sliced beef cooked with onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, corn, spinach, bok choi. Finished with sweet teriyaki sauce. Served with side of white rice, seasonal vegetable, fruit and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Katsu Curry - $15: Breaded chicken with side of Japanese curry. Served with side of white rice, seasonal vegetable, fruit and salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yakisoba Noodle - $15: Stir fried yellow noodle with onion, red bell pepper, mushrooms, corn, spinach, bok choi. Served with salad. Choice of Tofu, Chicken or Seafood. Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup and Salad
- Field Salad - $8: Spring Mix, romaine lettuce, cranberries, cucumber, tomato, wonton chips with sesame dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Kale Salad - $8: Spring mix, arugula, cilantro, mint, basil, radish topped with crispy kale. Spicy palm sugar dressing. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seaweed Salad - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Kimchee - $6: Salted and fermented napa cabbage, radish, scallion, apple and pear puree Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Soup - $3: Enoki mushroom, scallion, seaweed and tofu. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Tapas
Appetizer size small plates
- Salted Edamame - $7: Salted Edamame Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Chili Edamame - $8: Stir-fried with garlic and seven spice. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Brussels Sprout - $9: Tossed in Ponzu (Citrus Soy Sauce), fish sauce, seven spice, topped with crispy rice puff. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cauliflower - $10: Tossed in sweet chili sauce, cilantro, mint and fried garlic. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hakka Eggplant - $10: Japanese eggplant cooked with spicy hoisin sauce and basil. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Organic Japanese Mushrooms - $10: Sauteed assortment of mushrooms, long green chili. Topped with manchego cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Choy Medley - $10: Sauteed onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, enoki mushroom, spinach and bok choy with seasoned soy sauce and honey. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Bun - $9: Sauteed onion, red bell pepper, corn, shiitake mushroom, potato, kimchee with sweet honey korean chili sauce in a soft steamed bun. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $6: French fries with seaweed powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Meat Tapas
Appetizer size small plates
- Crispy Chicken Skin - $7: Tossed in teriyaki topped with seven spice, scallion and sesame seeds. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly Bun - $9: Braised pork belly, ground kimchee, sweet spice honey korean chili sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - $12: Five spice marinated chicken thigh, fried with basil and tossed in white pepper. Available at: dinner, lunch
- AKA Yakitori - $10: Grilled chicken thigh and scallion finish in teriyaki sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hanger Beef Steak - $17: Koji marinated hanging tenderloin beef, grilled to med-rare, demi-glaze, roasted walnut, side of fingerling potato Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Rack Pork Ribs - $18: Spiced and sweet rub, homemade bbq sauce, side of french fries and Cole slaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Gyoza - $8: Fried or Pan-seared, Homemade Pork Dumplings Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood Tapas
Appetizer size small plates
- Point Judith Fried Calamari - $10: Panko fried. Side of roasted red bell pepper and mango sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Teriyaki - $18: with choice of black rice risotto or white rice. Side of Salsa. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shumai - $9: Steamed or fried shrimp dumplings. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tako Yaki - $9: Ball shaped wheat flour base batter filled with octopus. Side of sweet bbq sauce, mayo and bonito flakes. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Ramen
Noodles soup
- Vegetable Miso Ramen - $17: Vegetable miso broth, soft boiled egg, shiitake mushroom, bean sprout, spinach, bok choy, corn, tofu. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Ramen - $17: Pork base miso broth, pork belly, soft boiled egg, shiitake mushroom, bean sprout, spinach, corn. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tan Tan Men - $17: Spicy miso broth, ground pork, soft boiled egg, shiitake mushroom, bean sprout, bok choy. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 30 Hours Ramen - $19: Pork knuckle broth, scallop, shrimp, squid, soft boiled egg, shiitake mushroom, bean sprout, spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Shio Ramen - $17: Chicken Broth, Grilled Chicken Thigh, Soft Boiled Egg, Spinach, Bean Sprout, Corn, Shiitake Mushroom Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck Thigh Ramen - $19: Sweet and savory soy broth, soft boiled egg, shiitake mushroom, enoki mushroom, bok choy, corn and side of duck thigh confit. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Vegetable Curry Udon - $17: Japanese curry with potato, brussels, eggplant, kale and tofu (No egg) Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ramen Burger - $18: Quarter pound beef patty, tomato, mushroom, cheese, bacon, fried egg, mayo, bbq sauce on a crunchy ramen bun. Side of french fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Tomato Ramen - $18: Tomato Broth, Roasted Tomato, Sundried Tomato, Bean Sprout, Spinach, Corn, Shiitake Mushroom, Basil, Vegan Cheese. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ramen - $24: Lobster Broth, Lobster Meat, Soft Boiled Egg, Spinach, Bean Sprout, Corn, Basil, Lemon, Tempura Flakes Available at: dinner, lunch
Kid's Menu
- Popcorn Chicken - $10: 5 spiced marinated chicken thigh fried with basil. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Chicken Yakitori - $9: Grilled chicken thigh with teriyaki sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's Salmon Teriyki - $12: Faroe Island Salmon Teriyaki Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kid's French Fries - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 pc Steamed Bun - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Mushroom Medley - $9: Sauteed organic assorted mushrooms Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Green Tea Lava Cake - $10: Served with French Vanilla Granola, Fresh Berries and Vanilla Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Taiyaki - $8: Japanese Fish-Shaped Pancake filled with Red Bean Paste. Served with Sweet Miso Sauce, Berries Compote and Green Tea Ice Cream Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
Beverage options
- Water, tea and soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
Frequently Asked Questions about Wara Wara
- Is Wara Wara dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Wara Wara has 15 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Salted Edamame, Kid's French Fries and 1 pc Steamed Bun.
- What can I eat at Wara Wara on a dairy-free diet?
- Salted Edamame, Kid's French Fries and 1 pc Steamed Bun carry the dairy-free tag, out of 15 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Wara Wara have vegan options?
- Yes. 14 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Salted Edamame and Kid's French Fries.
- Is Wara Wara gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Wara Wara?
- Tan Tan Men, at roughly 43.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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