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    Kaidon

    4.4 (176 reviews)
    ModerateJapanese, Barbeque
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Pork belly bowl
    Daisy P.

    Headed over to try the KBBQ pork belly bowl! Did not disappoint! Service was excellent and the food was delicious. Would come back.

    Rib bowl
    Amanda Z.

    Skipped my lunch from work to come and have this for dinner. Amazing taste from beginning to end.

    Katelyn Y.

    Looks so yummy and the service was great! Food came out relatively fast. I got the grilled beef dice bowl

    Legendary bowl
    Ryan M.

    Legendary bowl is so good! I get it every time. I love the fried mushrooms and crispy kale. Must try when you come to Haven City.

    "LEGENDARY" Yakiniku Mountain Bowl
    Trinity T.

    We were very satisfied with Kaidon. It reminded us a bit of Japan (sorta) in terms of the food court set up and ordering. The food is made to order so it might have a small wait especially when they're busy. Everything came out nice and hot. The taste of everything was very good, the beef was tender and fatty. The pork pieces were massive and not chewy. The kimchi they use is delicious and packs a nice punch. The karaage was juicy and full of flavor, it didn't even need sauce. The portions are big and the mango smoothie was delicious. We can't wait to return to this food haul and have their food again!

    Tiffany D.

    Got the legendary bowl. It was just alright, I would give it 6/10. The meat was a bit burnt & super fatty, which I wasn't a big fan of. The enoki mushroom was too greasy in my opinion, and the kale/ spinach (greens) in the bowl were deep fried.. I do like the sauce and the rice, but other than that, it was just an okay bowl. Given that we went on a Saturday, it was a bit of a wait since there were crowds.

    Legendary Mountain beef bowl
    Vera L.

    This spot is located inside Haven City. I ordered the Yakiniku Mountain Bowl and it was very yummy. I especially loved their wasabi-type sauce. The bowl was beautifully presented and packed with flavor, and the crispy enoki mushrooms were fresh and stayed crunchy the whole time. The portion was decent, but I'd suggest to add more rice since the bowl was only half-way filled. Overall it was very good and I may order again, but probably not quite worth the price.

    Brandon S.

    I've been coming to Haven City Marketplace for lunch and decided to give this spot a try. I ordered the kimchi chicken bowl. The food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering. The first thing I noticed was the small amount of chicken meat in the center of the bowl. It looks like a good portion but thats from the positioning and presentation. The amount of veggies were also pretty lacking as compared to the advertised pictures they had on screen. Taste wise, the food was alright. There wasn't much chicken and sides in comparison to the amount of rice they give. Overall, the food was average and not worth it. I was expecting more meat and veggies, not 70% rice. They were also relatively expensive for a bowl especially compared to the neighboring chinese stalls. Can't say I would recommend this over anywhere else.

    Shady Gimmick - "This business offers free drinks if you give them a 5 Star Review.  I hate these gimmicks.  I refused the drink."
    Ian A.

    I had a good experience at Kaidon (West Covina). I ordered the Grilled Sirloin Steak Bowl ($23.99). It includes juicy sirloin steak, crispy fried enoki mushrooms, fresh kimchi, kale, seaweed, and clean steamed rice. This meal arrived picturesque and filling. (Quick Note: Cash is not accepted. Bring card or contactless payment. In addition, this business uses a shady gimmick where they offer FREE drinks for 5 Star Reviews. I will attach a photo of this sketchy gimmick. I HATE it. This business needs more confidence in their abilities.) I arrived at Kaidon (West Covina) on Monday (around 6:49PM). Parking is competitive this late weekday, but I quickly found a spot since the lot is big. Staff (receipt says Ken) is professional and hardworking. Ken answered all my questions; Ken worked nonstop; and Ken was very welcoming. After ordering, Ken gave me an electronic pager that would buzz when my meal was ready. My food took 17 minutes and 12 seconds. As mentioned, I ordered the Grilled Sirloin Steak Bowl ($23.99). It's enjoyable. The steak is thick and juicy. And the steamed rice is fresh and clean. However, its aftertaste of kimchi and kale might dissuade some customers. Still, I found joy in this well-prepared bowl. The crunchy enoki mushrooms also reminded me of a crisp vegetable tempura. Concerning ambiance, Kaidon (West Covina) is a food stall in the popular Haven City Market. The location is very clean with plentiful seating. Also, I enjoy the upbeat music and many flat screen TVs that play the basketball game. It's a comfortable spot. Overall, I had a good experience at Kaidon (West Covina). Bad gimmick aside, this location has genuine promise. The food is filling & good quality; the staff is friendly; and I left happy & satisfied. If curious, I recommend. 4.4 out of 5

    Yolanda S.

    This place is located inside Haven City. I'm not entirely sure if the bowl is meant to be Japanese or Korean style, but I wouldn't expect kimchi and fried potato slices (it was supposed to be fried enoki mushroom) at a Japanese spot. The biggest downside for me was the meat. I wish they had asked how well-done we wanted it, and it would have been much better if it were served hot instead of lukewarm. The portions also felt a bit small. We ordered the 10 oz premium grilled sirloin steak bowl, but it felt more like 6-7 oz, which didn't match what was advertised. Overall, it was okay, but it definitely didn't taste very Japanese. I probably wouldn't return for a second visit.

    #8 Short Ribs.  (Burnt meat)
    Miranda Y.

    Service was not great. I was seated at a table in front of the place. The cashier was packing to go while my food was there for 10+ minutes. My food is already cold when I picked it up. The meats are burnt. Not going to come back.

    Legendary and sirloin steak, Japanese fried chicken on the left
    angelica s.

    Absolutely delicious! Been wanting to try this spot, and I'm so glad I did! Came here on a Wednesday and the whole plaza was empty. Perfect day to have the whole place to myself. Ordered the legendary and the top sirloin. The bowls were delicious! Loved the enoki mushrooms and the kimchi was perfect to cut through the fattyness. Husband and I finished the whole bowl. We also ordered the Japanese fried chicken. That was meh, wasn't the best, wast the worst. They should give you a wedge of lemon to add some zest to the chicken but they didn't. It took about 15 minutes for my food, they say quality food takes time. Service: you order from a kiosk, so no service really. On a weekday, there is plenty of seating, the area is well lit, and plenty of other food options to try. Parking: on a Wednesday afternoon empty, on a weekend, good luck. Would definitely be back if in craving this again.

    Rosa R.

    Came here to check out this one item that was trending on TikTok. The Korean pork belly bowl was good. The negative was the customer service, the cashier had no personality and bad attitude when we asked for an additional pork chopsticks and spoon. Just because of this, I would not come back! Restaurant is located inside the Haven Street market.

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    This place was so quick and the food was so delicious!! I really recommend coming here if you're at Haven City.

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    4.4
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    3.4 mi
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    Wow! I can't believe I didn't know about this location opening up. I grew up going to the location…read morein azusa and would often reminisce on eating there and playing the racing games inside with my family. There's nostalgia factor for me forsure. But I'm happy the food was just as good as I remembered. The beef rib melted off the bone... incredible. Their bbq sauce is yummy, a tangy, smoky, and a lil sweet. The chicken was juicy and had the delicious bbq sauce. I appreciate that they don't skimp on the quality of their sides either. The rice with gravy.. bomb! The corn on the cob... bomb! Overall price was really good for bbq and quality too!

    Love is in the name! This place is in a business type place. So hidden, but I found this place…read morethrough Yelp. I drive for work now and always trying to find something new. I ordered the all day special for $23.99. Includes 1 chicken leg quarter, choice of 2 beef ribs or 4 pork ribs with choice of 2 sides and a roll. I chose the beef ribs! Not many restaurants have beef ribs on weekdays. These ribs were not dinosaur bones, but did the trick. I can get pork ribs anywhere, but to get beef ribs any day of the week? My kind of place! Meats were delicious and tender and covered with BBQ sauce. BBQ sauce was tangy and they have squeeze bottles of it to have at your table. Loved the mash potatoes and rice.

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    Soft Opening. Good amount of people in support
    Soft Opening. Good amount of people in support
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    Bones from the Pork ribs - the meat just falls cleanly off the bone when you pick it up.
    Love the new space! There are a good number of 4-top tables, as well as a communal hightop counter with barstools for dining in.

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    We love Lucille's! To be real though, it's a chain food restaurant. So a lot of times they can be…read morehit or misses. Today at this West Covina it was a hit out of the park!! We ordered to go and Eric the guy who answered the phone did a phenomenal job. We had lot of questions about the different combos and which deals would be better. Eric was EXTREMELY patient, which you don't see often nowadays. Servers are always spread so thin they don't have the patience to deal with us over the phone. Eric did not give that vibe that at all. He gave the BEST customer service we've gotten in a while. So a sincere thank you Eric! On top of that, we are about a 10-15 min drive away from this location. We usually accept it's going to be mediocre or decent by the time we get home. Plot twist, the food was actually well cooked and perfectly seasoned when we got home! This is one happy fatty.

    Came in for happy hour, sat at the bar. Service was absolutely amazing. Our bartender was on top of…read moreeverything. Tried the watermelon cucumber martini, it was super delicious. Ate a little bit off the happy hour menu. Ordered a lunch special, just so we could try extra items that we don't normally order. All of the food was very tasty, served fresh and warm. We enjoyed barbecue nachos, barbecue chicken, potato salad and the Nashville chicken with fries The ambience here is southern type hospitality feel. There is plenty of seating inside and they have some outside, if you're inclined. We got here early enough, so there were no crowds, sat right at the bar. All in all, it was a pleasant experience! I would come back again for happy hour.

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    Corn pudding. Apple butter and green scallions on the side.
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    4.3
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    Best BBQ we have ever had! Well worth the drive from Ojai. Both beef and pork were outstanding!…read moreThey make their own BBQ sauces, separate kinds to compliment the kind of meat you choose. Even the cornbread was fabulous!

    This is top tier barbeque. I am not from here and was not familiar with Canyon City Barbeue before…read morefinding them through Yelp, and they have definitely earned those hundreds of amazing reviews. I will gladly and without hesitation put Canyon City Barbeque up there as some of the best Barbeque I have ever had in my life. When I say I dream of their Barbeque, I mean it. Just writing this review my mouth is salivating as I think back on the food. We ordered the Canyon City Sampler, and it is without a doubt the way to go if it's your first time. It was enough meat for 3 hungry adults with leftovers. The sampler let us to try every cut of meat they had, and every cut is barbecued to the highest level of quality for the cut. The brisket and ribs were our personal favorites. I was also blown away by how perfect the chicken was. Every side is pure deliciousness. Don't sleep on the cornbread. I wish we would've ordered even more. The texture is perfect. Crisp crunch on the outside and perfect moisture on the inside. The way cornbread should be. The Mac and cheese and coleslaw were absolutely delicious as well. We all wish we would've bought some of their Barbeque sauce to take home. They have 2 main sauces, one for pork and one for beef. I would happily drown myself in either. Our server was very polite, attentive, and made amazing recommendations (though I'm now convinced I could close my eyes, point at the menu, and be a happy camper lol) I seldom have reason to be in the area, but I now will be looking forward to making a trip back to specifically to grab some Canyon City Barbeque.

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    Jalapeno Mac and Cheese. Super delicious and not too spicy
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    Spirit of Texas Craft BBQ

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    4.2
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    5.8 mi

    We've been to their other location in San Bernardino before, so since we were in the area, we…read morewanted to check out this new location as well. The customer service was excellent! The young man working that day was super helpful and made our visit even better. The restaurant was clean, spacious, and had plenty of seating. They also have a great selection of meats, but I definitely recommend getting there early because some meats do sell out fast, which happened to us with a couple of the meats we originally wanted to try. We ended up ordering the ribs, pulled pork, brisket, cornbread, baked beans, mac and cheese. For dessert we ordered a tub of banana pudding. Everything was delicious yum! We always enjoy coming to Spirit of Texas and will definitely keep coming back!

    This was my second time trying this place. The first time, I ordered through Uber Eats and the food…read morewas good. I had asked for cornbread, but they told me they couldn't add it through Uber Eats, so it wasn't included. That was understandable, and I had assumed it was free because of some older menu photos on Yelp. Since I enjoyed the food, I decided to come back and order in person to avoid miscommunication. One thing I will mention is that they didn't include BBQ sauce on the side when I ordered via Uber Eats. If you're ordering a brisket sandwich, the sauce that's already on it isn't really enough. Today, I specifically asked to buy two pieces of cornbread because that was what I was really looking forward to. By the time I got home, I ate my sandwich and found a piece of hair in it. Not ideal, but mistakes happen. Then I went to get my cornbread and realized it wasn't in the bag at all. I had specifically asked for it, and I don't know whether I was charged for it because I didn't ask for a receipt since I paid by card. The workers were very friendly, and the food itself has been good except for the hair in my sandwich and today's Mac and cheese was very salt Overall my experience was pretty disappointing because again I did not get the corn bread I specifically came for and the hair in my food and the Mac and cheese was so salty I didn't even eat it. Last time I ordered the Mac and cheese was so good but not today

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    Always busy
    Always busy
    Delightful burnt ends brisket sandwich!
    Delightful burnt ends brisket sandwich!
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