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    WaBa Grill

    3.7 (201 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    WaBa Chicken & Steak Plate
    Paul P.

    Staff is nice. I haven't been here in years and business decisions have certainly been made. A Waba Plate used to be a great meal. Now you hardly get anything: 3 kinda seared dumplings, a dozen pieces of greens, and a smear of rice with protein on top. Not only that, orange slices aren't gone anymore with the plates. Won't be coming back.

    How is this edible?
    Kim T.

    EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in WaBa Grill. I even had to send an email to corporate, which received no response btw. I placed an order online for a family meal for an easy week of meal prep... But that was me being ambitious. WaBa Grill has always been a dependable food joint for me, but today - I cannot fathom eating here again. The number one thing was the MEAT - they gave me burnt beef... *Please see photos*. That is straight up cancerous, am I suppose to consume that? The chicken was sorta edible, but y'all... C'MON. What is going on here??? I didn't get all of my sauces (garlic Serrano, spicy WaBa sauce; just got the regular WaBa sauce and hot sauce...) my veggies were just broccoli with no carrots and I don't even think it was the "family size" that I made a note of and paid extra for... Just overall horrible.

    5 Dumplings
    Mr H.

    Welcome to East Hollywood WaBa Grill.. Hopefully you meet the standard and stay in business longer than Flame boiler was at this location. The mini bowl special is ideal, a great full meal for under $10 Mini bowl spicy chicken with the green onions and Jalapeños is always good and the 5 little dumplings hit the spot! Thank you and Best Of Luck!

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    Jean B.

    The place is very clean. Staff are helpful. The restroom is well maintained. That is important. The food is alright. They have vegetarian options. The tofu is organic, and the salmon is wild-caught. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to eat healthy.

    False advertising :)

    Service is bad here, they have a special here for " kids eat free on weekdays after 4pm and ALL DAY LONG ON WEEKENDS " I came one time on a Saturday afternoon and asked for the special given I was buying 2 bigger plates and I was told they don't have that special on weekends, really? The whole restaurant is promoting that special and yet you're going to tell me you don't have that special. Ok I ordered something else for my kids since he said no. 15 min later another family walks in and he gives them the special of the free kids bowl. Like are you kidding me? LOL it's always the same raza trying to f you over instead of helping each other out. I don't mind what I have to pay for food but when there's a special why not ask for it when that's why the company is giving that special, it's not like it's coming out of the employees pocket. False advertising lol

    Waba Bowl
    Andrew S.

    Busy location. This was actually my first time having WaBa Grill. I'm a frequent visitor at Flame Broiler, and I really don't think these 2 places differ much. The food, the taste, portions, etc are all about the same. I had the Waba Bowl with veggies and brown rice. Definitely a healthier, and quicker option than a lot of other places out there. Spacious, with seating indoors and a few table outside as well. Large parking lot, so find a parking space shouldn't be an issue. Conveniently located to LACC where I'm taking a class. Oh....and the female staff was super friendly. She was patient while I was trying to figure out what to order.

    Tasty dumplings with zesty dipping sauce
    Dana G.

    After a lengthy vacation I endured an equal period of recurring blahs. Looking over delivery options via DoorDash I stumbled across this healthy eating option. I had seen them around town but had never tried it. Especially intrigued how it measured up to Flame Broiler, which I like quite a bit. The veggies in the chicken/veggy bowl were firm not soggy. They provided only one packet of sauce. Guess I should have asked for more. Chicken was fully cooked if a bit bland. I also got some dumplings, which were delish and came with a zesty dipping sauce. Not quite as good as Flame Broiler but pretty good.

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    30 days ago

    Nathaly was very courteous and made a perfect plate of food! We will definitely return...

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    5 months ago

    Tastes so good Fast service and great food ! Thank you Enrique! We'll definitely come again!

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    1 year ago

    Stacy was friendly, professional and very helpful. This location is always a go to when in the area!

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    3 years ago

    Great Service at the Lancaster spot - Salvador is the man!!! Will always come back....

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    3 years ago

    First time I ever try WaBa grill n the food was great. Special thanks to Lizet for the food suggestion.

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    Enchant

    Enchant

    4.2
    (397 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    I recently visited this place and had such a great experience! The Toowoomba pasta was absolutely…read moredelicious--rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The avocado salad was fresh and perfectly balanced, which paired so well with the meal. I also tried their latte, and it was smooth and really well-made. You can tell they care about both the food and drinks here. Overall, such a cozy spot with amazing quality. I'll definitely be coming back!

    PARKING: Not sure because I walked here but I think they valet? There is street parking and a lot…read moreacross but that might be only for Ralphs. SEATING: About 15, 20 tables? Pretty spacious! Very pretty decor. The seats are pretty comfortable! SERVICE: Friendly service! Only two employees but quick service! They refilled the waters and made sure to ask if we needed anything constantly. FOOD: I got the street sandwhich and my friend got the shrimp burger. Pretty good overall! I did feel like my sandwich was pretty small but when I tried finishing it, I barely could! It was filled with so much delicious egg. The bread was a bit thinner than I like. However, I loved it! The drinks were a bit too sweet like they didn't mix it entirely and the syrup sat at the bottom. Street Sandwhich 4/5 Shrimp Burger 3.5/5 Jasmine Lychee 3/5 Peach Tea 1.5/5 OVERALL: A hidden gem in a hotel which was a nice change of pace! Loved that I tried something new and enjoyed it!

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    Pine & Crane

    4.4
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    0.8 mi
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    the aromas from walking in was an immediate yes…read more NOMd: - pork potstickers. prob would've smacked harder if we had dined in, they were a little cold and tough but not hard (iykwim). great sear but too thick for my liking. yummy sauce. we got all the extra sauces and they all tasted and smelt so good tbh. - beef roll. wish the roll itself was thinner (preference thing - not into a lot of dough) but cucumbers with beef are always a win. - dan dan noodles. a very light dish. i'm not a peanut sauce girl but i didn't hate it. noodels were fresh and cooked to perfection. - vegan mapo tofu. YUM. not too heavy or oily. perfect spice level. this would be in my to-go roto if i lived here. - beef noodle soup. only tasted the noodles and bokchoy, but both were dank. again with the fresh and perfectly cooked noodles. the broth.... get it!! YUMd: - taro milk tea. love that they use actual taro and not just a premade mixture or packet. light, nutty, delicious. service, etc.: got takeout on a sunday night and it was packed and busy! super cute spot. dude double checked our bag to ensure everything was in there. literally cant beat the price either. really sad they were out of most of their veggie dishes.

    Tried Pine & Crane once a while back but in downtown and I forgot how good this place is…read more Got seated quite quickly but this place does get packed quick! Standouts were the Dan Dan noodles and the Garlic Pork Belly. Honestly, great pairing. Satori was so sweet and made the best Passionfruit Green Tea! Need to come back and try everything else!!

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    Woon

    Woon

    4.2
    (602 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Woon is one of those spots that just hits differently - homestyle Chinese food with such a good…read morevibe to match. The pork belly bao is an absolute must-order. The braised pork belly was so incredibly soft and melt-in-your-mouth, and paired with the pickled carrots and cucumbers tucked into that steamed bao bun - so juicy. We also got the scallion pancakes which were crispy, chewy, and came with a soy ginger dipping sauce. The wood ear mushroom and bean curd stick salad was a nice lighter contrast to the heavier dishes too. We tried the beef noodles as well. The noodles were a bit on the tougher side, which is kind of expected with this style, but the flavors were solid overall. But do NOT sleep on dessert. I had to order the deep fried bao bun with ice cream scoop inside and it was delicious. Absolutely worth saving room for if you're looking to end your meal off with a sweet treat! Parking is easy with plenty of street parking nearby. Love that there's both indoor and outdoor seating - the patio outside is perfect for bigger groups at night, and the inside has its own aesthetic vibe that's equally great. Great service, good vibes, and delicious food. I'll be coming back!

    i really don't think you could go wrong with any choice off the menu! the service is always great…read moreand quick. i was actually quite surprised by the braised pork belly over rice. this is such a classic dish that i've always loved from my childhood and they made an amazing version of their own. just this alone was able to keep me full and happy. the cucumber pickles are a nice touch! even if you're not well-versed in chinese food, the menu is a great introduction to delicious staples that you typically can find in asian restaurants! went right before dinner so parking was easy and it wasn't busy.

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    Cafe Ordo

    Cafe Ordo

    4.6
    (9 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    This was my first time trying Kyrgyz food and everything I had here was delicious!…read more I visited this hidden gem in Koreatown on a weeknight and unfortunately they did not have several menu items available due to lack of ingredients. However, I just got whatever was available. Going down the list of foods my friends and I shared: - Manti: Huge dumplings made out of beef and fat. These were meaty and tasty. They paired well with the side red sauce which was tangy and helped cut the fatiness of the manti. Dumpling skin could've been softer, but still pretty good. It is 5 pieces per order. - Kuurdak: A beef and potato dish. The beef was tender and I loved the flavorful potatoes with onions! Great combo and felt like a nice home-cooked dish. - Samsa: A pastry stuffed with beef. Loved this! The pastry was warm and flaky and stuffed with lots of beef. Would be even better if it came with some sort of sauce. - Kompot: A fruit drink made out of apples, pomegranate, and peaches. Fruity, smooth and refreshing. Paired well with all the rich and meaty dishes. All the dishes were priced on the cheaper end so it was such great value for the amount of food/protein you get. The interior is cozy with comfortable seating and a bathroom. You order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The service here was great! It seems like a family-run spot. They also have some free parking within the plaza the restaurant is located. This is such a hidden gem and I would recommend people to try it out. I would love to come back to try the dishes I was not able to try.

    Very homey spot with affordable prices. Samsa was cooked to order, takes a bit of time but the…read morebread exterior was super fresh. Huge fan of the samsa, would come again to order this. The few times I've had central asian food I've always loved the comforting flavors, highly recommend this spot!

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