When you're many hours away from Dallas or Austin in Waco, there aren't much choices for a good…read moreAsian cuisine. In my short trip through Waco, I was craving Asian food and found this little spot near Baylor U. - amazing variety of sushi and korean menus - great value for portion sizes (I couldn't finish as the portions were Texas size!) - serve serve kiosk but support staff were friendly - somewhat satisfactory taste But when you walk in with the lowest expectations in a small town diner, it's not difficult to be satisfied with a mediocre food. The spicy korean tofu soup wasn't even close to avg quality I've had in the big cities of LA, Chicago, or NY, but it did its job and satisfied my korean food craving. I'd come back for more!

Not impressed. Food was ehh. Service sucked. Staff looks like they don't care about their job…read more Tables and chairs are sticky. Floors not clean. Not coming back again sorry.

Amazing service and delicious food. Staff was very warm and…read moreinviting. Food was fresh and made with full entertainment.

Food was awesome, the service was top tier, very laid back ambiance. 100 percent recommendread more

The food and the bubble tea are delicious. I recommend the pork dumplings, they are a smash every…read moretime I get them; as well as the taro tea. The service is always great. One of the older ladies was very friendly and accommodating, reminded me of my grandmother. The atmosphere is very peaceful and quiet. Allows you to really enjoy the food. Overall do recommend, at least give it a shot; you never know; it could be your new favorite place

I love this place! Literally the only place I get my sushi and Chicken Katsu!!…read more The employees do such an amazing job. I Never have anything to complain about.

J-Petal & Poke has completely ruined other sushi restaurants for me, and I mean that as the highest…read morecompliment. Their sushi bowls are on an entirely different level. The quality and flavor are noticeably superior to anything I've had elsewhere, consistently fresh, perfectly balanced, and clearly made with care rather than shortcuts. One of the reasons we keep coming back is that everyone wins here. I'm hooked on the sushi bowls, and my wife loves that they also offer grilled chicken options with vegetables that are always crisp, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared. It's rare to find a place that nails both quality seafood and non-sushi options this well. The customer service deserves special recognition. The team is genuinely warm, welcoming, and attentive without ever feeling forced. We go regularly, and it's become one of those places where you actually enjoy seeing the staff you've gotten to know. That kind of consistency and friendliness says a lot about how the restaurant is run. J-Petal & Poke isn't just a place we eat, it's a place we look forward to visiting. Exceptional food, fresh ingredients, and outstanding people make this one of our favorite spots, hands down.

The ambiance was welcoming and clean, the service was very nice and friendly but not very quick…read more The food was good and tested fresh with great appearance. I felt like the food was a little light for the price and my wife said her teriyaki chicken was lacking flavor. It's a good spot to make a healthier option if you wanted but wouldn't be in our regular rotation of places.

Short version. Find them on the river in Waco. Just go, and enjoy refreshing, light, flavorful…read moreceviche and poke. Long version: Fresh seafood served with bright citrus and crisp veggies is a recipe for success. With shrimp and Mahi-mahi as the staples, this food truck honors ocean sustainability and local suppliers. We arrived late during a special event evening and the CDM crew was almost sold out. But they were eager to please with what they had and honest about where they were. The Pacifica mixed ceviche bowl was AMAZING. I'm not kidding. Mango, pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, and lime for days. Shrimp & Mahi were perfectly balanced, tender, and tangy. I highly recommend this truck, and I do not like most mobile eateries.

Got the aquachile to go and my order came out in around 10 minutes. Super fresh and light and…read morecustomizable if you don't like cilantro like me. Served with jesse's tortilla chips was a nice crunch against the rich and flavorful fish and avocado. A little pricer for lunch but great for on-the-go freshness. The classic but timeless menu and pairings make for a nice meal,snack, or all around good time. If the cold weather is getting you down, hop over to Union Hall to taste a bit of the tropics even in the heart of Texas.

My wife and I decided on a bit of whim to have dinner at Diamondback's this past Monday evening…read more Overall, a pleasant experience. My wife had the ribeye and I had the prime rib. As has become almost standard in any steakhouse these days, her ribeye was not medium well as she asked, closer to a Pleistocene dining experience than in a very upscale restaurant in a technologically advanced civilization. Seems like they could have got that right. The prime rib was excellent, perfectly cooked and served with a particularly superb version of horse radish sauce. The vegetable sides were asparagus with Hollandaise and baked spinach. These are "family" servings that we shared between us. The spinach was excellent; the asparagus was a touch on the al dente side and the Hollandaise thin and flat, could have used a discernable bit of flavor. Meal - we'll go with a solid B plus, and a properly prepared ribeye would have elevated that. Service -the young lady that greeted us was clearly evaluating our somewhat casual attire (no shorts, no T-shirts, crocs or flip-flops, just nothing fancy) and had all of the warmth and welcoming charm of a Minnesota winter. The waiter was efficient and pleasant, but again as is a modern affectation, a bit overly familiar. We enjoy good service, but we're not going to become pen pals.

Came here with my sisters expecting a great dining experience and left completely disappointed…read more Hostesses were fake and borderline condescending right from the start. We kept it simple with apps and drinks, and even that was a letdown. The calamari came out lukewarm with zero flavor. Crab cakes were also barely warm (they tasted okay, but still shouldn't be served like that). The worst part was the lobster bisque--bland, lukewarm, and honestly tasted like canned soup with a few pieces of "lobster" thrown in. No flavor at all. We didn't complain, but the manager came over after noticing it wasn't touched and said the chef was "trying something different"... it didn't work. Even a guest next to us overheard and said the quality has gone downhill--she had sent hers back too. The only good thing was the drinks--dirty vodka martinis were solid. Overall, not worth the price. We won't be back.

My experience here was okay. I didn't like that they had me and my party of 2, stand in front of…read moreour table while we had to wait for someone to come clean the table; that felt very unwelcoming and uncomfortable. Besides the not so warm welcome. I love the variety of Asian & Seafood that they have. I had sweet sour chicken, Mongolian pork, prawn, fried shrimp, coconut shrimp, crab, lo mein and rice. Some of the food was great and some of the food was not so great. What made some of the food unsatisfying is that it wasn't fresh. A lot of meats, specifically the chicken were stale/stiff and dry. For a first impression, I feel like it could be better.

Went back for more! It's a good place with great service. I wish their chicken on the buffet was…read morewarmer but it always seems to be room temp. If they would fix that, it would be a 5 star place. Ambiance is clean and welcoming.

I usually steer clear of chain restaurants, but the Waco location of L&L Hawaiian BBQ proved why…read moreI'm glad I made an exception. This franchise stands out above the rest in freshness and flavor. Everything tasted like it was made with real care, not just cranked out. The staff were so friendly and accommodating!! I ordered my go to choice, the Mix Grill Plate, and it blew me away. The meats were perfectly cooked, bursting with flavor, and served in generous portions. As for the macaroni salad? It's hands down the best I've had at any of their locations I've visited. It was creamy, well-balanced, and the perfect complement to the hearty plate. If you're in Waco and even slightly considering it, just go. This location sets the bar high.

LNL barbecue right across the Dr Pepper museum. It's a perfect place to grab lunch after the…read moremuseum. The surface was pretty quick and the barbecue was great.