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.

A friend found this place and knew we liked sushi so he recommended we try it…read more This place is at the end of a little strip mall has lots of windows and natural light, super neat and tidy. You order at the front counter when you walk in. They have an interesting combination of things..... poke bowls with many "specialty " options or a build your own. And they have a crepe menu with lots of different protein options for lunch or dinner rolled up and served like a cone, also a dessert menu featuring the crepes with fruits , custard, and ice cream. They also make ice cream in a cold stone right in front of you! All the stuff the prepare fresh to order behind a plexiglass wall so you can watch what they are creating, it was fun to see. Soda & Drinks are in a cooler by the register, they do offer free cups for water or bottles. We ordered 2 Hawaiian bowls, one build your own bowl, and a crab crepe. The Hawaiian bowl, which was Ahi tuna, (choice of brown or white) rice, cucumber, scallions, mini diced jalapeño and..... I'm not sure what else was in it, but it was very tasty. (All of the ingredients are listed up on the menu board so you can see them). super tender, melted in your mouth Ahi, all the vegetables. Everything in the bowl tasted very fresh and clean. It was wonderful. Just enough sauce drizzled in the top to flavor the whole bowl. I would highly recommend it. The build your own bowl he got with tuna, and I'm not sure what else was in it, but he got a spicy sauce drizzled over the top and added seaweed salad to it, and I tasted that as well and it was super yummy. The presentation of the crab crêpe was beautiful. It looked super tasty, and my friend said it was really good. Although they use imitation crab, she said that it was still pretty good. For dessert, we ordered the fruit basket crêpe, which had custard and a medley of different fresh sliced fruits and a small scoop of ice cream on the top. We asked them if they could somehow cut it in half so we could share it and they did. It was almost like a fruit sundae with ice cream on top. It was delicious, but I probably would have preferred a waffle cone instead. the creeps are super light and airy cooked perfectly and tasted really wonderful. Our friend got the ice cream and it was a lot of fun to stand and watch them make it. After it is done, you get to choose three toppings and a sauce to go over the top. Although I did not taste to the ice cream, they said it was good. If you are looking for a sushi roll, this is not the place for you, but if you are wanting super fresh ingredients and a mouth full of flavor, you will definitely want to try this place!

The food here is always great but the only time I've ever had great service as well has been when…read morethe owner, himself was working. The staff (at both locations) are not the most friendly, and the service is certainly on the slower side. I'll keep coming back because I love the food but would appreciate to see the service improved dramatically.

Haven't been to Waco in years!…read more Visited last week and came across the Ceviche Del Mar Truck located downtown. I got the pacifico ceviche, my wife got the Hawaiin Poke, washed it down with a Topo Chico. Delicious!

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.

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.

We stopped by Waco on the way to Dallas and wanted to grab a quick lunch. I haven't had Hawaiian in…read morea while and figured we can give this place a try. We got the bbq chicken and kalua pork. Unfortunately, while the food visually looked appetizing, everything ended up being pretty salty. The only thing that was tasty to me was the macaroni salad. I did like how big the portions are for the bowl option, which came with 1 scoop of rice and one scoop of either macaroni salad or veggies. It's too bad you can't swap out the rice for two scoops of macaroni or do a macaroni and veggie combo.

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.

Came here for lunch with a few coworkers. This place from the outside doesn't look like much but…read morethe food is good. Also the portion sizes are def Texas size!! I was not expecting the size of the sushi roll when I got it... that's a meal by itself!! The food came out fast and fresh.

We were looking to try a new sushi place and stumbled upon this place. The staff was very friendly,…read moreand gave us a free miso soup. The food was delicious but I'd say a bit over priced. It did come out quick though. The inside layout isn't the best but there is always places to sit.

Found the place on Yelp and wanted to try it on our trip back from Houston…read more I loved the concept and was excited to try it. They are located in an old Sonic drive thru. You walk up to the window and order. The man was very helpful in answering our questions. We both selected the smoked chicken with sweet chili sauce. We sat at the wooden picnic tables in the sun (in March) and I loved it. My husband should have chosen brisket. I think he would have enjoyed it more. Highly recommend

Drove from Denver to have YAKI again! We tried it a couple months ago when we were in town and had…read moretook a detour to Waco for a second helping. The Nug Chicken is wonderful. The teriyaki rice + fried chicken nuggets + crunchy slaw served in Chinese food takeout boxes is tasty, refreshing and fun. Brisket is also excellent as are the crispy waffle fries. Servings are generous, enough for 2 meals. Service was friendly, helpful and quick. The colorful quirky drive up adds to the upbeat vibe. Don't miss it!

I did pickup so that needs to be taken into acct. I ordered the Asian salad with salmon, added…read moreavocado and extra dressing. I asked to include plastic wear and they did that as well as a stack of nicer napkins. If you spend a lot of time in hotels these things are important! The salad was good, the salmon was very well done (crispy) but fine and tasty. I'm so glad I got the extra dressing, it can be hard to order online, but the salad wouldn't have been as good without it. The only 4 stars was because of the avocado, is it actually their fault? Debatable. I paid $2 extra and I t was cut into really small pieces so I almost didn't notice it and they were super hard! If I ate there I'm sure they would have taken it off. But overall salad was really good and ready when I got there!

Had a terrible meal on May 16th about 7pm. Cold food, smaller portions than usual and tasteless…read more This is my second review. Hopefully that will make good on it. 11 good experience before this date.

The experience was very pleasant. Our meal was flavorful and generously sized. My drink was…read moreskillfully crafted. Our server exhibited exceptional courtesy and attentiveness. Nevertheless, we encountered a delay in being seated, and contrary to my request for a booth, I was assigned to a high-top half booth, notwithstanding the presence of several available booths (at least 7), which struck me as unusual.

So, P.F. Chang's seems like they are back up to their regular service...I was seated right away,…read morebut had to wait for at least 20 min to have someone attend to me and let me know that the server was busy...I was a little agitated but Ms. Ashley, who is the hostess, came over and apologized and told me that my server is just attending to a couple of patrons and should be with me shortly. Meanwhile, she asked me for my drink to start of. Ashleyis awesome! She made sure that I was takened care of. Anyhow, food is good. This place is my go to whenever I want asian food. Consistent taste and familiar. Will definitely come back again.

First of all service was great. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and made sure we had what we…read moreneeded. Ambience was nice. Little loud but not bad. We had the Fajitas for two. Disappointed. We received our order about 2 minutes after she left the table. Fajitas were luke warm, and had the texture of those prepackaged fajitas.Very bland. Tortilla's are said to be homemade but def undercooked, this might be a preference. It was ok but not what was expected after great reviews. Not trashing this place but just wasn't for me.

I love Ninfa's!…read more Service here is always friendly and upbeat. There's a decent size parking lot in front. I like the plants and Mexican decor. They have a taco salad that is absolutely delicious! Their margaritas are also on point. The Waco restaurant is a little more homey and not quite as luxe feeling as the Houston locations, but it can be solidly relied upon for good, filling Tex-Mex, so I love to stop by when I'm in town.