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    3.7 (49 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Double charged me and didnt refund my money
    Dave T.

    Great food also fresh and awesome employees. Store is always clean and love food come in atleast twice a week. I had issue last time i came in and owner fixed the issue right away.

    Potstickers
    Angie B.

    Visited on Customer Appreciation Day with my kids. We received two complimentary chicken bowls and cookie. I also ordered potstickers as a side. The cashier was very friendly! The food was prepared promptly! Now onto the food! The chicken tasted absolutely delicious! Very soft and juicy! The rice was cooked perfectly and I loved the waba sauce on top! The potstickers were VERY delicious and I dipped them with Boom Boom sauce and it was so good! Will definitely be returning to try other menu items! Thank you for the generous offer on Customer Appreciation Day!

    Maricel P.

    I've had food here a few times now and it's pretty good. It's pretty similar to Flame Broiler, but I think I might like WaBa just a tad more because they offer seafood and other sauces other than teriyaki. One thing that I had that does not seem to be a regular item on the menu is the kimchi. I was such a big fan of the spicy cucumber kimchi here so I hope they bring it back. I know I can always make my own, but the sweetness and acidity was perfect. I recommend that spicy sauce on whatever protein you decide versus the teriyaki sauce. The teriyaki is not bad, but I like spiciness to my meal. As I mentioned above, food is similar to Flame Broiler. It has the base which is white rice, brown rice or salad and then your protein. They also have an option for picky eaters who are not a fan of the veggies to just have the rice and protein. The plus side is that they are a healthier choice versus Panda or other Asian/Asian inspired fast food places. I know they have 2 locations now and both are clean inside and the workers seem friendly. I don't have a lot of time these days to dine in at places so I'm a big fan of ordering online. That's a plus for me and for people who are in a rush during lunchtime. I am definitely a fan and I would come back. If you guys haven't tried WaBa Grill yet then you should check them out. Service is fast and both locations are located in a nice area. If you sign up to the rewards then you'll get goodies every now and then.

    Lila C.

    Not going to lie, when this place first opened we tried it, and didn't care for it. Today we were going to grab a sandwich from Jersey Mike, but seen a sign for their boom boom tacos. So we changed our minds. We tried one of each, chicken, steak, and shrimp. They were really good. Hopefully they keep them on the menu. The service was great. The reason for 3 stars is all of the tables were dirty and it took a good minuet to get our food.

    Salad and Dumpling Menu
    Mollie B.

    Waba Grill is my new favorite eatery in the SW. So happy to have this so close to home. I always end up debating myself between a Veggie Bowl with half chicken/half steak and Spicy Waba sauce or the Spicy Asian salad. The staff is friendly and the service is quick. There is one man who is always there and works so hard. I assume he is the owner or the manager. Since I order takeout and always he takes a moment to go over every item before bagging my order. He never misses anything and I appreciate the clear communication. I use the app to order and I love the customer rewards. I earn points quick, and the rewards are always awesome, and I often have the choice if a free food item or a dollar amount off my total. We also got a free birthday bowl this year. The food is delicious, but this establishment faces stiff competition in this shopping center. I believe there are seven restaurants on this corner. The excellent service, the easy ordering, and the rewards are why we return most frequently to Waba Grill.

    Beef bowl and dumplings
    Lori C.

    I was curious about WaBa because I heard a rumor that it was like Flame Broiler, but better. They do have more protein choices and they have dumplings and wontons. I ordered my dinner online for pick up. It was easy. I ordered a beef bowl with white rice and veggies, a 5 piece dumpling, wontons and a side of carrots and jalapeños. Drove over to pick it up. It was ready. Staff was friendly. I got home and opened the bag. No wontons. No carrots an jalapeños. Ok. Bowl and dumplings looked good. Veggies and rice were great. Meat was thin and kind of dry. WaBa sauce had a little kick. Dumplings were tasty, but I didn't really like the sweet and spicy sauce that came with them. I disagree with the rumor I'd heard.

    Why is it so empty?
    Ivan B.

    I only got 9 of my 10 dumplings which wasn't an issue but such an insult to charge .40 cents for a extra sauce cup and the sauce cup is basically empty. ??? Might as well sell an empty cup for .40 cents lol. The food is good per usual though haha

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    Bowls are ok, the white rice is way too dry and no flavor. I do like their wablaze sauce

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    Very similar to Flame Broiler but has more options but customer service was not happy about it

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    3 years ago

    This location (Ashe) has the best employees! Food is great as well but the service is refreshing!

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    The food was cold and I seen this guy scratch his butt and the was a big in my food do not recommend

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    3 years ago

    Terrible service do not recommend to anyone waist of money the food isn't very good and no people skills

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    Ask the Community - WaBa Grill

    Saigon Bento

    Saigon Bento

    4.5
    (323 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    It's somehow every time I come to Bakersfield that I start craving Asian food. Thankfully, there…read moreare some decent options and new ones that continue to pop up throughout the city. I was craving pho and decided to give Saigon Bento a try. It's a little confusing because there's a Saigon restaurant and then there's this place, Saigon Bento. There's also a Saigon Bento #2. Apparently Saigon restaurant has been around for forever and is highly recommended, but was much farther, so I decided to come here instead. I honestly just like the meatballs in my pho and they were able to accommodate just this instead of their other preset dishes. It was good and packaged well for takeout! It was ready super quickly!

    Let's start with the pho, since that's technically what's advertised: the noodles here have given…read moreup on life before they even reach your bowl. Somewhere between the kitchen and the table they experience a full existential crisis and dissolve into a noodle-flavored fog. You don't eat this pho so much as you drink it with regret. Then there's the robot. I want to be clear: the robot is trying its best. But a robot is not a coworker, it's a Roomba with delusions of grandeur, and pairing it with exactly one (1) visibly overwhelmed human does not equal "efficient staffing," it equals "understaffed with extra steps." I've seen this establishment's entire org chart and it's one guy and a trash can with wheels. The Vietnamese coffee and salted cold foam, though? Genuinely incredible. Immaculate. The only reason my card has ever been charged here more than once. I racked up a small fortune in reward points on the strength of that coffee alone -- and then went to redeem them, only to discover the website has apparently also fallen into a noodle-textured crisis and is completely down. So now I have points sitting there like Monopoly money for a bank that closed. Great coffee. Great foam. Genuinely inspired idea for a business. Just... catastrophically executed, like someone had a beautiful vision of a pho franchise and then handed the keys to a single tired employee and his robot intern. America needs a real pho franchise. This is not it.

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    Salad, Torpedo Shrimp, Spicy Wontons, Garlic Noodles and Grilled Chicken
    Salad, Torpedo Shrimp, Spicy Wontons, Garlic Noodles and Grilled Chicken
    Amazing drinks and food! Very authentic, and flavorful.

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    Amazing drinks and food! Very authentic, and flavorful.
    Kuma Sushi

    Kuma Sushi

    4.7
    (299 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Happy hour specials

    Kuma Sushi was a pleasant surprise. The ambiance is contemporary with a unique feel. The space is…read moreopen and airy, making it comfortable and inviting. One thing I noticed was the mix of different tables and chairs throughout the restaurant. It almost feels like a hodgepodge of furniture, but somehow it works and fits the contemporary vibe rather than feeling out of place. The food was excellent, the service was friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. We received our food surprisingly fast, which was a nice bonus. There was a mistake with one of our rolls, but the staff handled it well. They quickly remade the roll and brought us a replacement at no charge, which I really appreciated. One of the highlights was a custom roll with jalapeño, avocado, and asparagus. I added cream cheese and had it deep fried, and it honestly tasted like a sushi version of a jalapeño popper. It was absolutely amazing and something I would order again in a heartbeat. Overall, it was a great experience from start to finish. Good food, good service, reasonable prices, and a unique atmosphere. I would definitely recommend giving Kuma Sushi a try.

    Had ordered from the restaurant before on DoorDash and this time I decided to pop in. I was…read morepleasantly surprised at how cute the space is. The parking is a bit of a challenge right now due to the construction in downtown. However, there is a lot right next to them that you can park in and there is also parking on the street directly in front of their door. The restaurant is modern and decorated in Asian theme. The bathroom and the restaurant is very clean. And the staff was very attentive, professional, and very pleasant. I enjoyed the food I ordered via DoorDash, but this time I got it fresh right out of the kitchen and the counter, and it was amazing. We started with the jalapeño bomb, and mixed tempura in a size small. Both those appetizers were delicious and perfect for sharing. Then we ordered a California roll on soy paper, the Kuma special sushi roll, and the creamy salmon roll. Everything was fresh and very shareable. We could've easily shared our meal with two other people needless to say we had leftovers to take home. I definitely recommend this place and I look forward to going back. There are other things on the menu such as fried rice, udon, and teriyaki plates. They also had a couple of desserts, so I am definitely planning on trying one of those. Enjoy!

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