Everything exceeded my expectations! First time here, celebrating with friends from Australia (drove in from Palm Springs, on our way to the airport). We got there a bit early, but were able to walk around the gardens and take in the spectacular views without being rushed. It was a clear day so you could see downtown LA, the Observatory & the Hollywood sign. The gardens were spectacular, inside and out. They have benches overlooking downtown; the entire atmosphere seemed very authentic and beautiful. We were sat near the window so still had an excellent view. Our server TJ was kind, animated and prompt, he kept our waters filled and came back several times to check on us. He even brought us a little treat at the end and took a photo with us! The table ordered the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice, Spicy Tuna Nachos, Duck Confit, Calamari, Hamachi, Garlic Beef Noodles and the Wagyu sushi roll. Everything was delicious, I don't think we left one crumb. Dessert we ordered the Strawberry Shortcake which was also yummy. Highly recommended, especially anyone who doesn't get to LA often and wants an awesome view and great food. They offer valet for $20 which was very helpful as the restaurant sits atop a pretty steep hill. Will definitely be back, already looking forward to it. read more

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I ordered a Chicken Bowl here, and it was delicious. I do not eat at WaBa Grille much, but that may change. I really like the food, but i have not tried their other foods yet. Service is good here. Id come again for more. read more

Ryan the owner was excellent customer service. I was very happy with my catering delivery. Every single one of my friends at the UFC fight at my house loved Waba and the spicy chili sauce that we added to the order. It's wasn't too spicy and we loved all of it. The chicken, steak, the brown rice was even more popular than the white rice, it was all great! Ryan even made sure to provide us bowls and silverware. Thank you, Ryan! read more

The portion of the chicken serving was abysmal. Tiny little pieces and not that many. Not sue if the store owner approves of this. Initially I did not notice because I asked for avocado and it was on top. read more

WaBa Grill - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The food was amazing and the staff are verry aprochable and attending give this restaurant

This must be where our Door dash came from. I've seen this spot but I usually miss fast food if it's not like five bucks or less. They have tacos! They're hecka good too. With a spicy mayo sauce. Steak tacos ftw. Pot stickers grilled crispy too, not too greasy just pretty standard. Those tacos tho. I'll take those again. read more

WaBa Grill - Pot stickers - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I often order many catering meals for the D1 track and field team that I manage. It's always an easy and reliable option to get WaBa Grill for dinner! My team and I love all of the affordable, delicious, and healthy food options available on their menu! The delivery we got from Ryan the other night was really quick and courteous, with him going the extra mile to help us get our food back as close as possible to our team area. This combination of excellent quality food and thoughtful delivery makes us really appreciate their staff and the high standard they set to maximize customer satisfaction! read more

I came here on a Sunday at noon and I had one of the best experiences at Waba Grill. It is conveniently located at the corner of Sunset Blvd & La Brea Avenue in Hollywood with plenty of parking on their lot. I was truly impressed by the cleanliness of this location. I was immediately greeted by Jessica, a staff on duty. I ordered my Plantspired Steak Veggie Bowl with brown rice and half-ocado. My order was ready within 5-7 minutes. Today's my first time adding and trying half-ocado with my plantspired steak bowl. I truly did not expect that it would add umami to my flavorful and chewy plantspired slices. The avocado was fresh and not over-riped. The drizzled waba sauce is a match made with the half-ocado and adds an unique texture along with the crispness of the blanched vegetables. They do provide extra sachets of waba sauce upon request. I'll definitely add half-ocado as a treat to my waba orders. read more

WaBa Grill - Plantspired Veggie Bowl (with Half-Ocado) - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I wanted to place a phone order, they told me they were very busy which I understood. I waited on the phone for 15 minutes. I wasn't on hold, I could hear the background noise, which is cool. The issue is I never heard back. I ended up arriving at the restaurant before my call was revisited only to see three employees just talking at the counter. No customers whatsoever. I told him I was the one on hold and he just 'laughed and said "oh, sorry". I smiled, nodded and left. I didn't want to make a scene, but being disrespected sucks, especially when you're spending your money! read more

The food was good and the guy working was great but it was only him with phone calls and orders coming in definitely not ok for one person to be working shows how much management cares. read more

This is my second visit. The first was good. This time not so much, Ryan needs to be trained on customer service, it's really terrible!

As I stand at the register, watching them, make my beef bowl and observe the cook, putting the beef into my bowl and removing portions of meat out of my bowl into a meat pile I was shocked and had to ask what are you doing? They told me that it's company policy not to give out too much meat. they are forced to weigh each bowl and comply with company policy. This is a foolish policy that made me feel less than a valued customer. I will never go to another Waba grill. In these uncertain economic times where every customer is truly valuable to the continuous success of your company Waba grill is one company that I look forward to seeing close down. My advice to the good employees working there., seek new employment as soon as possible. Good luck. read more

WaBa Grill - Great customer service from the cashier to the cook. Worst policy I have ever seen in my life. - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The amount of green onions given for a chicken bowl is sad. You would think they would at least give enough to cover a majority of the bowl instead of this small cup. read more

WaBa Grill - The amount of green onions given for a chicken bowl is sad - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Just grabbed two combos, honestly the food was basically perfect. Ordered online, food was ready quick. The portions were fine too. They didn't skimp. Def would return again. read more

I come here often and always see Eduardo. Very friendly, very clean and the food is on point every time! Just tried their new spicy chili crisp dumplings and they are fire!!! Th read more

Hospitality, great customer service and food was very very fresh and delicious! It's our first time in this location and it will definitely be the one for future visits! Restaurant was clean , and everything that we asked for was available! Thank you so much to the workers for their dedication and for making us feel at home . Cashier Diego was the best ! Keep up the good work and service read more

WaBa Grill - Waba K-Ribs Plate you can feed two people with This amount of food - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Last week I had chicken bowl there. I've been a customer for years but not t here in 6 months. It was f...ING horrible I spit it out it was dried out r Tasted awful an the next day I goy food poisoning I'm syllabus in bed with diarrhea. Avoid! read more

I have been going to the room for many years. The food is very good and fresh. I would give it 5 stars if they would serve there dishes in china and not plastic. Please change your dishes, it would make our meal a greater experience. read more

I find WABA Grill food to be a healthy choice that is satisfying and delicious. I ordered the sweet and spicy chicken plate, the chicken was moist and very tasty coated with spicy WABA sauce, served on a bed of rice, and an avocado half, a side salad, and orange slices. Very satisfying meal. read more

I"m so bummed about this order. This was my first time trying it and I did so based on the pictures they use on Postmates. There is literally no way that what I got is what they advertised. I ordered Steak & Chicken bowl. Tiny, dry pieces of meat. and look at my bowl of a Side of Steak which they say is ribeye. Maybe the dry stale scraps of a ribeye from days gone by. It's really so so bad. Inedible. I spent $34.56 and I'm seriously throwing everything away and I hate wasting food. Pictures will have their photo first and mine to follow. Sigh.. read more

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Ordered delivery and it was good. Good bowl size. Had the steak bowl with rice and WaBa Sauce. Was my first time trying them and it was good. Not too greasy but still flavorful. The rice was a good texture not clumpy or overdone or underdone, You can also substitute the rice for veggies and just have it keto or paleo style. Just the veggies and a protein. I like the choice of toppings and that they have their own custom sauce! Took a little while to get to me in Santa Monica but traffic is what it is! I will try it again, read more

WaBa Grill - Spicy Asian with Steak - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow, full price for half of food .? I just pay full price for half a salmon half of salads and two dumplings stead of three.this owner he's cheating on customers that's ridiculous. If you're going to sell half of food, at least don't charge full price. !! read more

Not my favorite location . Food was pretty consistent with other WABA grills . Staff was nice and took my phone order quickly . I have had better food at other locations but I was still happy with whole ordeal. read more

Haven't risked eating at a WaBa Grill in years, certainly not since Covid began, and now I remember why! LOL I turn into the mini mall at La Brea and Sunset Boulevard thinking I'll drive thru the Wendy's before hitting the DGA for a movie, but then I remember: I had steak last night for dinner and I need to be cutting down on my red meat consumption. Lucky or UN-lucky for me, I see the WaBa and think, "Ah, let's get some fish tacos or something healthier than a cheeseburger." So I did. The nice young guy at counter answers questions and I order the Wild Caught Salmon Bowl and specify white rice not brown. Of the 4 sauces I see on the menu board I opt for the "spicy house wabo sauce." What I get 5-10 minutes later is a small, rather dry looking piece of salmon that looks to be overcooked over white rice and the young guy squirts a rich dark brown sauce over it. At $11.99, with tax and 18% tip, it comes to $14.99 at the end, a couple bucks more than the much bigger and much better looking salmon bowl I sometimes get from Bristol Farms market that is tasty... And yep, the salmon is dry, overcooked, has none of the soft pliant texture I look for in most any salmon dish that's not smoked to be jerky; the rice is fine but pretty much sticks to itself in places; the sauce brings a little heat but the flavor is one note and not a particularly good note either. I scarf it all down in less than five minutes flat and leave. Driving out of the mini mall on the other side, I remember just WHY I haven't patronized WaBa in the longest time and wonder where the fish tacos that I remembered being OK went.... I pass my original destination Wendy's Hamburgers and think yet a different thought, "Coulda, shoulda, woulda..." Live and learn. read more

I have been to several Waba grill restaurants but this one here on sunset has the very best food they know me when I come in there I always get the chicken bowl with white rice vegetables onions and avocados either a full size or mini there's a gentleman in there by the name of Steven he's a young man handsome dark brown hair and he is the best server he's always polite he even knows what I want when I come in the door now he starts getting ready to make it I think this place is awesome with the best food in Hollywood when it comes to fast food and it's not really fast food so yes if you want to go to Waba grill don't go to no other Waba grill except this one right here you won't regret it hi Steven read more

their dumplings contain only pork! *nowhere on the wall menu or printed menu is it revealed that they can are serving pork in any way, shape or form! this is unethical for religious as well as health concerns!!! read more

I really enjoyed my bowl of chicken, brown rice, and steamed vegetables. The customer service was exceptional. Maria is always so sweet and attentive. Jhosu and Carolina are attentive as well. The entire staff are professional, kind and hard working. I've seen them work hard every time I eat here. They're always busy making food, handling orders, mopping, and cleaning. The restaurant is always clean and tidy. Overall five star service! read more

I had the sweet and spicy chicken plate that came with rice, two slices of orange and tiny bit of salad for a little over $10. It was fast and yummy. Minus one star for lack of options. read more

WaBa Grill - Sweet & Spicy Chicken Plate - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Bowl was only half filled. Half the meat the advertised. I'm very disappointed. I will never return to any WaBa Grill. read more

WaBa Grill - Steak and Chicken bowl was very sad looking. Nothing like in the pictures. Bowl was only half filled. Order from somewhere else. - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great costumer service, very attentive and the most important clean!!! The food always on point!

Have to give credit where credit is due - I haven't been there at "t-minus 5-minutes" recently (only once) but the service is infinitely better and the crap attitude seems to be dialed WAY back down... Baby steps! read more

So hard to believe this place is a chain!! My brother is a true waba believer and he made me one too... its not often I enjoy chicken when I dine out but the sauce and quality of the cuts was amazing. Hopefully we get one in Arkansas one day!! read more

I don't have WaBa Grill in my area but it's definitely one of my favorite healthier picks for fast food. I placed a mobile order and it gave me a very accurate wait time. When I arrived the staff was ready with my order and asked if I needed anything else, not very typical for a fast food place. Last thing I can say is, everyone looked busy. Even though there weren't many guests due to covid everyone still found something to do in order to stay busy and keep their establishment nice, clean and organized. The food was delicious too. If I'm in the area I will definitely come back! read more

I eat at waba grill all the time. Unfortunately the meat portions here are much smaller than the portions on wilshire & western. Most of the 4-5 star reviews on this location are from Yelp elites so they were probably incentivized. Go to a different location if you can! read more

Not bad at all. We had a really great time here. It was clean and comfy. The food was delicious.

Love it! Great service! Staff is always nice and the food is always on point and correct.

Ordered today using Uber Eats and what do know....they left out a sauce I paid an extra .39 cents for. Not cool. Now I'm gonna run out of sauce halfway through my dumplings! read more

I usually order the tofu bowl and this time it was burned the tofu and it tasted burn I didn't have time to complain because I was on my 30 months break. They are fast and friendly but they should clean the place because the tables are usually left dirty The tofu was so burned that I can taste nothing but the burn. Pretty sure I won't come back here read more

WaBa Grill - Fast Food Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I eat here often and when I walked through the door, there was a strong smell of feces . As I walked to the counter I alert the manager " Alyssa "about the smell. Her response " what do you want me to do about it?" I replied it's very strong she exclaimed " well don't eat here then " . I've never been so dismissed or disrespected by a place of business I eat at often. The woman working was rude and very nasty. I plan to contact corporate and follow up with the general manager! read more

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This review is not so much about the food or the service I received but about the environment during my visit. I was waiting in line to get my food, this security officer was waiting behind me to use the restroom. I didn't know it at the time that he was waiting on me, but when he asked about the restroom I told him I wasn't waiting in line. So he proceeded to ask the cashier for permission to use the restroom. She had called my number and I walked up and naturally I was able to hear their conversation. She told the gentleman that the restroom was for customers only. He asked if she could make an exception since he was the security officer of the building/plaza. To me, this seemed like a reasonable exception - he literally keeps the place safe from danger, why wouldn't you offer him at least the decency to use your restroom right? Anyway, she ignored him and continued talking to me. I felt uncomfortable so I left her alone to deal with the situation but I lingered to see how she would resolve it. The gentleman asked again if he could please use the restroom. She said no because she didn't believe he was security because she said she saw a different security officer guarding the place. The man, getting frustrated for obvious reasons, asked to see a manager. She said she was in charge. He explained that there was more than one officer. She responded rudely to him saying fine whatever and threw the keys at him. The gentleman asked why she was giving him attitude and she ignored him again. I waited outside to speak with the gentleman and I asked him if he was alright. His partner, the other security officer on duty met up with him and it was obvious he was on duty. The cashier that was rude to him left the front desk area and was no longer visible. When I asked about her name, I wasn't given any information and neither was he. We left, not wanting to cause anymore problems but I couldn't help but feel awful for this guy. The only thing we remembered was she wore glasses and had light brown almost reddish hair, and tanned. Now I left a detail about this gentleman out because I strongly hope I'm incorrect about my assumption. The security officer that was treated rudely happened to be black. I hadn't thought about it much until the ordeal was over but the cashier was very amicable with me, (I'm LatinX) and the guests before me (both white). I really hope this wasn't a case of racial profiling and that I'm just being hyper vigilant. Regardless, I didn't feel like this was a proper way of handling things. I understand being a cashier in LA and in that area is tough because you get all kinds of rude customers. But I think she made the wrong call and the gentleman was fully dressed in uniform. There was no need to throw keys at him and no need for that disorderly conduct. He keeps you safe and he was asking nicely. Do better and if you're having a bad day don't take it out on people. Especially people that are trying to keep you safe. read more