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    WaBa Grill

    3.0 (163 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Teriyaki chicken plate with water.
    Bob S.

    I came here to order a teriyaki chicken plate with potstickers, salad dressing, veggies, and potstickers today, and it was very fresh savory, juicy, and delicious, amazing service, nice atmosphere, and I had a wonderful time.

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    Jennifer H.

    This was my first time trying Waba Grill! Did you hear? They just released Boom Boom Tacos and I'm all for it. I got the trio with Chicken, Steak and Jumbo Shrimp and they were all delicious but the shrimp was my favorite! I also paired the tacos with a few rice bowls. It's a great combo and I'm happy to see this on their menu. I don't normally like Teriyaki sauce but the teriyaki sauce here is delicious. Their rice is perfectly cooked. The meats are perfectly seasoned. You can also ask for extra sauces. This one is located in a big shopping plaza with a free parking lot. Service is friendly. There is inside and outside seating. Inside is casual yet modern. I think price is reasonable for the amount of food you get.

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    Maribel A.

    First time here wanted some teriyaki type food so I gave it a try I'm glad I chose this location was very clean dining area great and fast customer service food was delicious and tasted fresh would highly recommend

    plant based STEAK
    Katherine J L.

    I just ordered lunch from here and to my surprise, they were serving plant based Steak! Was going to order the salmon, however, plant based ALWAYS so I went ahead and ordered their version of the steak and I'm glad I did because it was Y-U-M-M-Y! Haven't been eating meat for awhile, so this was definitely a treat. It had the right texture, chewiness, tenderness (DELICIOUS!) I don't think I would have spent an extra $2.99 for their plate though, because on the menu it says "more" protein, salad, and fruit. I was expecting a little more salad and fruit than what was handed to me. I received a half of an orange and a half hand scoop of salad (for $2.99...come on!) and I feel like if I stuffed all this rice and protein in a bowl, it would fit. They should really fill the entire container up like they do in Chinese To-Go places. My plate ended up totaling $15-ish dollars which doesn't add up to the amount of food you get so yeah, next time - settle for a bowl. Haha! Would definitely come back here again for the plant based steak, but ordering a bowl next time. Service was quick and the ambiance was quiet and reserved. Go try the plant based steak! :) #health #plantbased

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    Thai Tea is legit. I got a small to try it, and went back to get a large. I love that it's lactose intolerant.

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    Thanks for the stellar rating, Ann! We're happy you're happy!

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    So stingy.. asked for extra sauces and rolled eyes o_o felt like a criminal asking extra sauces

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    Ask the Community - WaBa Grill

    How are their new dumplings? And Thai chili sauce?

    Our dumplings are awesome! 5 for $2.50 :) try them out!

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    Frank’s dumplings & noodles by sheungshui

    Frank’s dumplings & noodles by sheungshui

    4.4
    (405 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    A friend brought us to try this noodle spot in Lake Forest…read more This restaurant is part of the Shang Shui group, which has two locations next to each other. We visited the simpler Shang Shui Noodle House(Frank's dumplings and noodles) while the restaurant next door, Shang Shui Bistro(Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine) , focuses more on elevated Hunan and Cantonese dishes. Once we walked in, we could just find a seat and order through the QR code menu. It was convenient since we could take our time looking through the options. We ordered: 1. Roasted Duck Noodle Soup $19.99 2. House Special Fish Fillet Noodle Soup $15.99 3. Pork Knuckle Noodle Soup $16.99 Everything tasted pretty good! I ordered the signature fish fillet noodle soup, which was one of their recommended dishes. My husband thought the fish soup had the best flavor among the three dishes we tried. The portions were just right, and the prices were very reasonable. For the noodles, I would recommend choosing udon or ramen. My husband and our friend chose rice noodles, but they became too soft and broke apart easily when picking them up with chopsticks. After dinner, we stopped by Frank's bistro Chinese cuisine next door to take a look. The interior is much more upscale, and they also use a QR code menu. Most dishes are around $20 and up. We chatted with one of the staff members, who mentioned that they opened in August last year and focus on authentic Cantonese and Hunan cuisine. He was also proud to share that their dishes are freshly prepared, not the typical pre-made food you might find elsewhere. Will definitely come back to try the dishes at Shang Shui Bistro next time. Sharing this spot for anyone looking for Chinese noodles or authentic Chinese cuisine in the area! Frank's Dumplings & Noodles 20651 Lake Forest Dr STE A-102, Lake Forest, CA 92630

    We were gonna go to Frank's Bistro next door with our dogs, but decided to try Frank's dumplings…read morefor a quick, casual lunch. I checked in with the staff if dogs were allowed indoor, which they gracious accepted. Service was so friendly. They even asked if they could offer our dogs something to eat. We got: Shredded tofu skin 4/5 - a little dry Stir-fried green beans 5/5 - green beans were cooked perfectly, not soggy, and slightly crispy spicy wontons 4/5- very very garlicky just to note Green onion pancake 3/5 - did not have strong green onion flavor Garlic spareribs- 4.5/5 -well seasoned Black sesame and peanut filled cookies 5/5 - still my favorite. It is actually not a cookie, but more like a Chinese style pancake. The filling is so yummy! Definitely coming back in the future.

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    Anna's Kitchen

    Anna's Kitchen

    4.5
    (23 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    Ordered to-go from here for a burrito and a wonton dish. Estimated pickup was at 6pm. We arrived on…read moretime, and still hasn't received our food as of 6:40pm. Aside from us, 5+ groups piled in for pickup after us. The worker kept insisting they've already started prepping the meal, once at 6:15, then at 6:30. Yet when we FINALLY received our food at 6:48pm, the food was hot. So all in all, we waited a ridiculously long time (almost an hour more than estimated) + had staff lying to our faces about progress and how much longer to wait... I dont know if their food is good, but their kitchen and staff are certainly not ready for service. For faster *and honest* service, there are plenty of other Chinese places like Mimi Garden and Classic Chinese in the area.

    I never knew this existed, but it's so awesome that the old classic restaurant New Shanghai in Lake…read moreForest is trying out some pretty interesting new things. Asian burritos are a trendy dish that honestly not enough places do, where you basically have to go all the way to Pasadena for the Panda Innovation Kitchen or Disney California Adventures offers one variety that rotates seasonally. What you get here is the classic Chinese lunch options like pepper beef or chicken and fried rice, wrapped in the convenient form of a burrito to make a very filling meal. Their sauces are also delicious, one that's a green sauce and one that's like a sweet and sour for a delicious flavor combination. Online order makes it convenient, but I will say I wish I could customize ingredients. They didn't list that there's avocado in it, which I'm not a fan of in general but also don't find it fits the flavor profile though I'm sure most people like it. It's only a few pieces and easy to navigate around. If you're looking for a new spin on the Chinese lunch special, head into New Shanghai to try their new menu with Anna's Kitchen! TIP: You can online order and they make it pretty fast.

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    Rosewood Social

    Rosewood Social

    4.7
    (367 reviews)
    9.4 mi
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    Outdoor seating
    Private events

    Our new favorite SJC eatery…read more We have frequented SJC quite often recently, mainly focusing on those new restaurants at River Street Marketplace...but have been disappointed because many places are highly priced but the food quality and quantity did not match the price point. Glad we decided to try Redwood Social today, which is near the Mission SJC side. Don't get me wrong...it's not "cheap" either. But the food quality, quantity, service and atmosphere make the price worth it. My kids already asked to return to this restaurant while we were still dining there. Kids loved the steak frites and Jidori fried chicken. Parents got the coconut curry with chicken and NY steak & eggs. Guava margarita packs a nice punch. There are plenty of indoor seating as well, but if the weather is nice, I'd definitely recommend sitting outdoors. Thumbs up.

    We were visiting the Mission church here and decided to have dinner before we took our long drive…read moreback to the Bay Area. What I really enjoyed about this location is the patio seating. It was at a perfect location with the perfect sunlight. We went up the stairs and checked in with the hostess. Honestly, she appeared very confused about what to do with her seating chart. I'm not sure if she's new and is still trying to figure things out but she definitely need to run the front of the house a little better and I say this because our server took a little bit of time to get to us but not to her fault but because she wasn't told she new people in her section. Anyways, once we were seated and greeted by our server Ashley, who is outstanding by the way everything went well. She recommended a couple of good dishes and she wasn't wrong about them. Also, she had to be the one to give us the happy hour menu, the hostess gave us the regular dinner menu and Ashley save the day by telling us they are still on happy hour. So I ordered the Guava Margarita, really refreshing but a bit to strong for my liking but once I gave it a good stir it came out perfect. When then ordered the ff items: Wagyu dumplings Bang Bang Shrimp Pad Thai Adobo Ris Wagyu dumplings was absolutely amazing along with the the bang bang shrimp although I think it needs a little bit of lemon sprinkle. The adobo ribs was probably the best out of all the dishes. The pad thai was okay. Nothing to special about it. All in all great food, amazing atmosphere and great choice for an early dinner. I think a lot of the servers here are college students back for summer so I would say be a little patient but great food.

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    Dine and drink in our newly remodeled indoor dining rooms.
    Dine and drink in our newly remodeled indoor dining rooms.
    The best views in San Juan Capistrano perfect for taking in breathtaking sunsets.
    The best views in San Juan Capistrano perfect for taking in breathtaking sunsets.
    Perfect for date night

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