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    WaBa Grill

    3.7 (255 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    1lb 6 oz of WHITE RICE to make me THINK ITS A FULL MEAL.  WHERE THE F IS THE MEAT!!!  3oz IS NOTHONG!!!
    Melinda T.

    I will NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN. You are PATHETIC, Waba. I JUST PAID $15 for 1 lb and 6 oz of white rice with my measly topping of chicken/beef SPRINKLED ON IT. See my photo, I literally scraped off my measly total 3oz of chicken/beef, and weighed the meat seperately, and weighed my white rice WHICH WAS 1 lb and 6 ounces!!!! ALMOST A POUND AND A HALF OF WHITE RICE. I literally paid $15 for white rice. Go outta business you RIP OFF!!!!

    Edison Mark V.

    Bought Waba plate which is supposedly half steak and half chicken! Ended with 1/3 of steak! This place is a disgrace! Spent $16 for this!

    Steak Bowl
    Jeremiah H.

    I'm extremely disappointed with my recent visit. I ordered a steak bowl and once again was given a very small portion of steak...definitely not worth the $13 I paid. This has happened multiple times, and I finally called corporate to share my concern, but nothing was done. For the price, I expect a fair portion, and unfortunately, that's not what I've been getting. This will be my last visit.

    A Steak Bowl
    Alberto R.

    Lol they put more rice than meat. I'm da paying rice with a side of meat this is just ridiculous lmao

    Chicken Bowl
    Erica S.

    Food and service was 10/10 the lady there today was nice helped me out and my food came so nicely and portion was great. I also asked for sauce and she didn't just give me one little sauce she gave me the amount anyone would really use. Thank you appreciate had to write bc fast food spots nowadays are soooo ridiculous

    Drive-thru, 9.0/10
    Jennifer H.

    9.0/10 It's been a year since Waba Grill released their Boom Boom Tacos and I'm coming back for more. You can pick from Chicken, Ribeye Steak, Shrimp or Tofu. I've had: Boom Boom Shrimp Taco Trio $10.69 | Shrimp Veggie Bowl $13.99 | Mini Chicken Bowl $5.29 or 'Kids Eat Free' offer with purchase of entrée, Monday - Friday After 4 PM Code: KIDS, Weekend Code: KIDZ. The Shrimp is my favorite. Whatever protein you choose is brushed with Waba Sauce. While I normally am not the biggest fan of teriyaki sauce, I really enjoy theirs because it's not too sweet. They don't go overboard with the sauce and you can always ask for more on the side. The Tacos come with a Sesame Slaw, Green Onions and a sweet, tangy Boom Boom Sauce. The Slaw gives the Taco a nice crunch and the Tortilla is nice and soft. I believe the tortilla is a mix of Corn and Flour. The Shrimp Veggie Bowl comes with a lot of rice, you could even save some for meal prep later. The rice comes perfectly cooked. The reason why I love the Shrimp here is because every single time it's always been tender and well-seasoned. We are not getting any overcooked, rubbery shrimp here. I will say the Chicken is growing on me, it's juicy and tender, and I like that it has a nice charred flavor. The steak is also good, it's nice and tender, but would probably be my last choice just because the seasonings are not my favorite but this is just a personal preference, try it for yourself. I think one entree is enough, a good amount for one person. Also, did you know that they have a Kids Eat Free deal? All weekend long and after 4 PM Monday through Friday you can buy any entree at regular price and get a free Chicken or Tofu Mini Bowl. The Mini Bowl is also a good size for an adult if you aren't super hungry, or even good as a snack. I ordered everything through the app and picked up everything in the drive-thru. I hope they consider eco-friendly initiatives in the future, as I didn't spot any specific sustainability practices or see any mention of them on their website. They're located in a shopping plaza with plenty of free parking in their lot. Service was really friendly. The interior is cute, modern and casual with plenty of inside seating, however, not sure about outside seating. There was hardly a wait when I came on a Friday at 3:30 PM. For the quality and quantity, I think the price is fair.

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    Roselia G.

    Everything here is really good, and pretty healthy. The beef and chicken bowls with their Waba sauce are delicious. Even their salads are very flavorful and filling. This location has a drive-thru which is great, but there's plenty of seating inside with big and small tables, and a good size patio. It's always great option for lunch or dinner.

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    2nd time coming here through drive thru and 2nd time they messed up on my order. They can't even provide any utensils!

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    Waba is always bomb they gave me the escabeche and green onions like I asked . Always a pleasure

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    Love the drive thru. Food was hot chicken was not dry. And will return more often since I work in the area.

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    They need to quit it with majority of rice and little protein. Thats why I stopped coming here.

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    VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley - Corn Ribs, Carne Asada Fries, Hamachi Tostada, Carne Asada Tostada

    VOX Kitchen - Fountain Valley

    4.5(8.3k reviews)
    1.4 mi
    •$$
    Established in 2017
    Pet friendly

    Such a great experience here!! My boyfriend and I visited while we were in town and we were…read moredefinitely impressed. Ambiance: pretty loud on a Saturday but we were also next to a large group celebrating a birthday. The aesthetic was cute and clean. Service: Oanh was our waitress and her, along with all other staff, were super nice and helpful. definitely felt like a team effort of workers and it showed Food: YUM!!! We liked everything! - garlic chicken wings: 8/10- paired well with the sauce, though I think it would also taste really good with a side of white rice. Very garlicky and tasty! - crab congee: 9/10- tasted very buttery once mixed, very Vietnamese fusion but I really enjoyed it and my boyfriend (who grew up eating congee) said this might be the best congee he's ever had! It is very unique in terms of flavor in my opinion - ribeye garlic noodles: 8/10 meat was cooked well and it was a solid dish! - lychee lemonade: 10/10 so worth it!! It is free refills and super refreshing. If you like lychee you'll like this drink! Would recommend. Overall we had such a great experience and can't wait to come back!

    Service was great, Trisha provided great service. Wouldn't wait around too long. She refilled the…read morewater jug without asking. She did let us know the kitchen is slightly behind as well. There were a lot of booths inside and lots of tables on the side and outside seating. Outside seating is pet friendly but bit crowded. Two restrooms in the back, and it even offers complimentary mouthwash! Food is absolutely amazing! The pear salad was light and fresh, with great simple flavors. It's arugula with candied walnuts, and under is burrata with Asian pear. The carne asada tostada is a very small plate, but seems more of an appetizer. Great flavor for a small dish. Saltado with Filet Mignon and Garlic Noodles were very delicious, especially the chewy and soft noodles. The meat is very tender, the fries ok, a bit overcooked. Great place for family sharing. The Saltado is $25 and a big portion.

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    NEP Cafe - Salmon Garlic Noodles

    NEP Cafe

    4.5(4.9k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Takes reservations
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    Came here on a Saturday around 1pm. We called at 12:30 trying to see if we can be placed on the…read morewaitlist but they said we have to come in. The wait then was 30min. When we got there, the wait was only 10-15 min. The server was great and gave us recommendations. The drinks were not just pretty but yummy. The tiramisu coffee was so good and tasted like tiramisu. Match cloud latte was not as sweet as tiramisu coffee. All the food was good and flavorful. The portion was great . We sat out at the patio and loved it. Highly recommend this place.

    Went for happy hour and all the dishes were great and amazingly done except for the new steak…read morefrites. We ordered medium rare and while the steak came out as such, the meat was incredibly tough. I never send back food but for the price ($55) this was not acceptable. I've had decent ribeye from vox, gem, nep dinner, and this time it was just so hard to eat. Usually steak cuts come in choice, select, or prime grades but not sure what this was. They were understanding and sent us another one after taking back the first and this time this was cooked medium well and still super tough. We just gave up on it. The fries were cooked very well and the sauce was good. Bummer the steak was a let down. Forgot to get a pic of the banh mi chao with beef belly but that was a favorite along with the xoi man amongst my group

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    Momonoki - Prosciutto salad

    Momonoki

    4.1(324 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    First time here and I was truly impressed! I literally had lunch just 2 hours before, but came with…read morea friend to try this place and I'm so glad I did. The girl helping us was so sweet and attentive. She recommended a pasta dish and it was SO good! The bread was super fluffy, and that garlic butter was to die for. Highly recommend this place. I'll definitely be back!

    Momonoki has been on my list of restaurants to try since it first opened and I'm so happy I finally…read moregot to go this weekend! We went on Friday night and I was surprised that we were seated right away. The service was great and friendly and the restaurant itself felt cozy and high-end. We ordered the garlic parm fries, momonoki chicken wings, and dashi pesto. The garlic parm fries were crispy and fresh and were like the best version of a McDonald's or Potato Corner fry. I could smell the garlic as soon as the fries came to the table but unfortunately, the taste wasn't as strong as I was hoping. Still really delicious, but the high price point means I probably wouldn't order this again. The chicken wings came out next and they were HUGE. They were super juicy inside and the fish sauce glaze was strong and had a nice kick. I appreciated that despite being glazed, the wings were still pretty crispy. The slaw that came on the size was a little heavy on the mayo and had a bright peppery taste. Definitely a nice fresh component to an otherwise heavy meal. Finally, the dashi pesto came out and the udon was perfectly bouncy. The pesto had a subtle seafood flavor and was very herbaceous. Most pesto I'm used to pack more of a sharp, garlicky punch, but this one leaned heavily into the fresh basil which I enjoyed. The scallops on top were also cooked beautifully. I was a bit sad that we received each dish at very different times, the dash pasta coming out much much later than the fries but they did warn us after we placed our order that the kitchen would be very busy so I appreciated the heads up. All in all, I think this is such a fun and classy fusion restaurant and they executed very well.

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    INI Ristorante - Tropical cocktails crafted with house-made ingredients, premium spirits, and island-inspired flavors. Available now!

    INI Ristorante

    4.5(4.1k reviews)
    1.3 mi
    Romantic vibe
    Full bar

    First time here and everything was delicious…read more I ordered the gnocchi short rib pasta and hubby ordered the miso black cod. Also had the calamari and the truffle bread was amazing ! That's a must. The cocktails were tasty tried the espresso martini and the lychee spritz- both yummy. Definitely will be back !

    Ini Ristorante is honestly one of those places where I can say that every single thing I've ordered…read morehas been absolutely delicious. From the spicy miso carbonara to the squid ink pasta and the braised short rib gnocchi, I've never had a dish here that I didn't enjoy. Everything is flavorful, well prepared, and feels like a lot of thought goes into each dish. The pizzas are also seriously good, especially the truffle and fungi pizza. It has so much flavor and is easily one of my favorites. Even the Caesar salad is delicious, which says a lot because sometimes salads can be an afterthought at restaurants like this. The appetizers are just as good too, the truffle cheese bread and puff bread are both absolutely worth trying. I also really like the overall ambiance. It has that nice fine-casual dining feel where you can dress up a little and have a nice dinner, but it still feels comfortable and welcoming. It can get a little loud at times when it's busy, but honestly, that's really my only minor complaint. Overall, Ini Ristorante is one of those places where I feel confident ordering pretty much anything on the menu because everything I've tried so far has been amazing. I'll definitely keep coming back to try more of their dishes.

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    CIR Lounge - Hamachi crudo

    CIR Lounge

    4.4(411 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$$

    Amazing good, drinks, and ambience! This place has it out. It really throws you off because it's…read moretucked in a normal food plaza, but when you step inside, the mood is set instantly. Everything is very upscale. It is on the smaller side but surprisingly the restaurant was mostly empty. I have had this restaurant bookmarked since it opened but never had the chance to go. Happy I got to give it a shot, and I will definitely be coming back! Service was great. Very attentive server, busser, and bartender. Drinks 5/5: They have a full bar and they drinks are very well crafted. I ordered the Blue-Eyed Girl and the bartender mentioned the blueberry syrup being made from scratch. FOOD: Keep in mind that all of the dishes come with portions of 3 pcs - SPICY TUNA ON PUFFED RICE 5/5: So flavorful, not too much eel sauce as some places, and I loved that it was served on a rice cracker. Light and airy. - TRUFFLE POMME FRITES 5/5: Served piping hot and so fresh with just the right amount of truffle. - WAGYU SLIDERS 4.5/5: Tender and so flavorful. The buns were very slightly on the dry side but not very noticeable. - CAVIAR CONES 5/5: 3 cones for $18 is a steal! The creme fraise paired so well with the caviar. - HAMACHI CRUDO 5/5 - RAW OYSTERS 4.5/5: These were dressed very well. - BONE MARROW BIBIMBAP 5/5: Came out hot, crispy, and so good! The server was so sweet and brought us an additional bone marrow because our original piece barely had any. We were celebrating two birthdays and they offered two choice desserts on the house: - BANANA MISO CAKE 5/5 - CIR SORBET 5/5: The sorbet was so refreshing Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed everything here and on top of that, the menu was very decently priced. I am definitely coming back.

    We really enjoyed our dining experience here. The vibes were great, service was so attentive and…read morefriendly, and the music provided by a live dj mixing the tracks were hits! I wish the dj would come play at some of the clubs back home! Food was great. We really enjoyed everything. The only thing that we probably wouldn't get again was the spicy tuna on puffed rice. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great. However, everything else was wonderful and the staff made great conversation. Great place for a date night! We wanted to take some pictures but it's quite dark inside and the flash would definitely light up the whole interior. Would definitely consider coming back here the next time I'm in the area!

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    District 36 Diner - Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak

    District 36 Diner

    4.6(143 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    •$$

    What an awesome gem of a spot here in Orange County! I've been eyeing checking District 36 Diner…read moreout for the longest time - ever since they opened up earlier this year - but they have the weirdest opening hours! I always thought of them "as the restaurant with the bizarre hours" - literally four hours a day during the week (closed Mondays) - and only slightly longer hours during the weekend. Upon first stepping foot into the space - you're transformed into an old-school diner with Vietnamese influence. The walls are well decorated in Vietnamese memorabilia. I was greeted by Brian almost immediately - who directed me to a spot "wherever I'd like to sit" - and I opted for one of the booths. Brian - is the co-owner of the diner, but is also part of "old-school" Little Saigon culinary royalty - a descendant of the family that founded the OG Song Long restaurant off Bolsa Ave. that has since shut down (known for their Cha Ca Thanh Long dish - which sadly, you can't get here). He is incredibly warm, genuine, and easy to chat with. After trying to decide between their Bo Kho variations (which is my favorite Vietnamese dish next to pho) - I settled for something new for me - their Five Spiced Chicken Fried Steak - which also comes with two eggs your way (I picked "Sunny Side up"), tater tots, and a Diet Coke. The wait was minimal - and the food was awesome! The tater tots tasted fresh - was perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and yummy on the inside. I found myself eating those first - while letting the gravy seep into my chicken fried steak to soften it up a bit. The chicken fried steak was perfectly flavored - you could almost taste a bit of pho spices with each bite. The homemade gravy was out of this world amazing - making the chicken breading soft enough for me to eat comfortably. The two sunny side up eggs had perfect yolks - I like to poke, and then suck each yolk up - before eating the whites. I appreciate Brian cranking up the AC since I forgot to bring in my portable fan - and it was a pretty warm day. Hoping to check them out again this Saturday for their take on Bun Bo Hue or maybe one of their Bo Kho dishes! Plenty of parking in the shared lot with a Grocery Outlet and Artisan 7 Leaves (which I stopped by after my lunch here). Hope to see them more busy! Brian told me he'd definitely consider opening longer hours during the week if business picks up. Check them out!! They have a unique twist on traditional diner foods with a bit of Vietnamese flair!

    This diner is in the same plaza as several other restaurants and cafes. The parking lot was not…read morefull when I got there but it did get busy after. The diner is very clean with interesting artwork and vibrant colors. I got the Five-Spice Chicken Fried Steak, Mama's Crispy Rolls, and a cup of Chicken broth to share. The rolls were hot and crispy with fresh leafy greens. The chicken fried steak was very crispy with a consistency almost like fried chicken. The taste is different from a traditional southern type of chicken fried steak. It had an interesting flavor like a mix of the pho seasoning. It is a brownish yellowish color and tastes a little like curry. It paired well with the tots. This was a hearty but not super heavy brunch dish and having a cup of the chicken broth was perfect to wash everything down. The breakfast burrito looked very good on the menu and I might try that for on another visit. I would recommend this diner for anyone looking for one with a retro modern feel and fusion food and good service.

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    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza - Our NEW Spring/Summer menu! New dishes, new cocktails, new mocktail. Available exclusively at VOX South Coast Plaza.

    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza

    4.4(687 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    •$$
    Minority-owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    Such a fun fusion restaurant with so many good options! Everything we've tried has been really…read moretasty. My favorite thing on the menu is the Saltado Fries with steak. You can upgrade to garlic noodles, which are also delicious. The lychee lemonade is really refreshing too! The staff is attentive and so nice. Definitely a fun spot if you want something a little different!

    I was honestly ready to leave a 1-star review based on how our experience started, but our server…read moreJoseph completely turned things around and bumped this up to 4 stars. We joined the waitlist and were quoted 10-20 minutes. After waiting about 20 minutes, we could see that we were #2 in line, but people kept getting seated ahead of us. I checked with the hostess and was told we would be seated soon, so we waited. More people continued to get seated. When I asked again, the hostess seemed a little flustered, checked the tablet, then pointed to a patio table and said they were setting that one up for us. Another 10-15 minutes passed and we were still waiting. By this point, I was hangry and went back to the host stand. Another host explained that they were seating reservations first, which I understand, but we had also seen multiple names called for people who appeared to have arrived after us. She checked with the original hostess, who then pointed to a completely different table INSIDE and said that was the table they were preparing for us. I pointed out that 15 minutes earlier, she had specifically told us we were waiting for the patio table. After that, they finally got someone to clean the table and seat us. The whole seating process felt disorganized and unnecessarily frustrating, especially because we kept being told we were about to be seated without anything actually happening. BUT THEN... Joseph came to the rescue! He was exactly the server we needed after that experience. Super attentive, genuinely friendly, and just had a great personality and sense of service. He kept our drinks filled, checked on us at the right times without hovering, and completely changed the mood of the meal. The food was great as always. We had the ceviche, which came with a sweet potato garnish that pleasantly surprised us. I got my usual Lomo Saltado and swapped the rice for garlic noodles. So good. Food: 5/5 Table service: 5/5 Host/seating experience: 1/5 Overall, this probably would have been around 3 stars for me, but Joseph absolutely bumped the experience to like 4 stars!

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    VOX Kitchen & Bar - South Coast Plaza - Carne Asada Fries. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.

    Carne Asada Fries. Part of our new Spring/Summer menu at VOX Kitchen & Bar.

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