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    El Barbabachi

    3.8 (29 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    ginger sauce they gave instead of yumyum
    Vivian L.

    - really wanted to love this place bc pictures of the food always loooks so awesome. the plate is heavy on the rice which is flavored and soaked in oil with no seasoning we got the ny steak & filet mignon plate and asked for the yumyum sauce since the employee said it's most popular, but once we got home we saw that we received ginger sauce which was disappointing since we both hate ginger & you have to pay for the sauce... - the truck was in a convenient location in front of the old rite aid on valley with plenty of parking - ig said they accept card, cash & apple pay and i came with apple pay and when the cashier told me they couldn't take card today i stood there like dang.... since i didn't bring cash, and we both kinda looked at each other awkwardly and i realized there was a sign that stated they also accept zelle which she never mentioned as an alternative as i was panicking and ready to apologize and leave

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    cat

    food truck was located at the end of the target parking lot in rosemead on hart ave. the service was decent, i have nothing to complain about. you get to watch the cook, make the food in front of you, tapenyaki style. the fried rice was FIRE. it was sooo good. i wish they put more meat in. i got the steak bowl medium rare and for a small piece of steak most of the middle pieces were medium rare but the little pieces on the edge were more like well done. which is understandable it is pretty pricey here so get ready to lay down a few if you come down with a big group, but for your average food truck it's a normal price. i have the pricing in the pictures attached. in terms of vibes, this is where u come if you're craving a snack before a mildly bad meal with your friends *speaking from experience* or when you're having the munchies yk? i would come back for the fried rice fs.

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    Roland C.

    Fantastic! Ordered our food and walked to get a drink and came back and the food was ready! Super fast! My wife was holding the order and told me to feel how heavy the two containers were. To my surprise they were FILLED with food. It was a very nice portion and the flavor was great! Sauces are extra but that is to be expected. The Yum Yum sauce is as described, yummy. We will be coming back

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    Sam C.

    Ordered the $52 Lobster Combo, when I was ready to eat it and didn't see any Lobster. I went back to the Truck and asked where's the Lobster. The Cashier told me they ran out of Lobster and doubled on the cheap Chicken. Wait I was never informed that they ran out of Lobsters or I would have requested a Refund. Also would have been nice to customers know instead of making decisions on their own. As far as I know Lobsters are more expensive than Chicken. This is pretty bad. No partial refund or even asked if I want to cancel or replace a substitution.

    Damian P.

    I've eaten several times at this truck and the meats are really good. The rice, on the other hand, is the complete opposite. At this point, it's 3/4 of the time that it comes out way too mushy and wet, making me lose my appetite. It also doesn't help that it's 50-75% of the rest of the plate. The chicken is usually a little overcooked and the steak is also a bit more well than what you ask for. I'm not sure if it's because they're nearing the end of their day or what, but the rice has become a deal-breaker with the prices they have now. The service is alright, and the wait time is reasonable for what you're getting. Since it's around 10:30pm that I can go, the lighting from the truck is nice. Most of the times I've gone it's been pretty chill. Although a small handful of times I have had other customers make some sort of racial comment towards me, I chalk it up to more bad luck and timing than the truck itself, though. Based on my experiences alone, I can't really recommend this truck more than once in its current state.

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    4 months ago

    Food is always ON POINT ! Servings are immaculate and delicious! 10/10 would recommend

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    18 days ago

    It was so good!! Fresh tasting with big portions. I will definitely order from them again! Yummers

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    20 days ago

    food was excellent and very well seasoned. i recommend this place to anyone who wants good hibachi

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    Good food but needa work on rice, comes out mushy. Steak and chicken is good but the spot is mid

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    Great food and fast service. Exciting and mouthwatering array of food and dishes in the menu

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    4.0
    (793 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Definitely as cool looking as the pictures make this place look. The service was quick and…read moreattentive. I was surprised at how many servers there were on the floor. The menu is fairly large with lots of ramen and non ramen options. Food came out quickly. I got the katsuobushi pork ramen and it was very salty. My husband and kids got a the chicken and to tonkatsu ramen and theirs were much more balanced. The appetizers were really good. We got the Japanese French fries, purple sweet potato fries, and agedashi tofu. I also like the variety of spices at each table. By 7pm on a Saturday night, the place was pretty full. Parking was easy, but the plaza isn't fully occupied with tenants yet. Overall, would recommend and come back to try other items.

    Another dinner with my daughter…read more The restaurant has a modern Japanese-inspired interior with warm wood accents, bamboo details, lantern-style lighting, and cozy booth seating. I especially liked the beehive-style seating. It gives each table a little more privacy, making it a great place for date night. Or, in our case... another mommy-and-me date night. I was a little disappointed they didn't serve hot tea as I always order a hot cup of tea with my meal. We ordered two A1 Classic Combos ($24.99 each). Each combo came with a bowl of Tokyo Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen, a steamed pork bao bun, and matcha pudding with red bean. Tokyo Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen The broth was rich and creamy. Overall, the ramen was okay. Steamed Pork Bao Bun The bun was soft and fluffy, and the pork was tender. It was simply the highlight of the meal. Matcha Pudding with Red Bean Neither my daughter nor I liked this dessert. It would be a great addition if we had choices for the dessert. The service could improve. Aside from bringing out our food, there wasn't much interaction with the staff.

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    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - West Covina

    Kopan Sushi & Ramen - West Covina

    4.1
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    3.1 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Healthy dining

    This was such a great restaurant for a Sunday lunch! My family and I all wanted different things…read morebut we all agreed on Japanese cuisine. We were seated in a cozy booth and our server took our drink orders. Pop music from the 90s/2000s blasted from the speakers but it created a fun ambiance! We ordered hot sake, Sapporo beer, chicken karaage, gyoza, yellowtail carpaccio, a chicken teriyaki bento box, tonkatsu ramen, and two different rolls (Baja and Bomb Diggity). Everything came out paced well and our server was awesome. We never went without and we were checked on plenty of times. Food was fantastic - the yellowtail tasted so fresh and the sushi rolls were "bomb diggity"!! Everyone enjoyed their meals and I wouldn't hesitate to return to try different items from their menu. There is literally something for everyone but the menu also isn't overwhelming. Parking was easy and plentiful on a Sunday afternoon. This was a 5-star meal for sure.

    Stopped by Kopan Sushi and Ramen in West Covina and was surprised by how many different items stood…read moreout. One of the highlights was definitely the imported Kagoshima A5 wagyu. We ordered both the wagyu donburi and wagyu steak bites, and the meat was rich, tender, and literally melted in my mouth. The wagyu paired really well with the rice and each bite felt super indulgent. The Wagyu Sunshine was a nice contrast because the mango salsa added a refreshing citrusy brightness that helped balance the richness. We also ordered the Ginza sushi platter, which was beautifully presented with each nigiri coming on its own plate. The fish tasted fresh and buttery and made for a fun presentation. The chicken katsu was another solid dish -- crispy on the outside while still juicy inside. Also worth mentioning: they have a sushi roll deal where the second roll is 50% off, along with beer and sake specials which make it even better for groups. Overall, a great spot if you're craving sushi, wagyu, and izakaya-style food with plenty of options.

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