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WaBa Grill

3.3 (33 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Mau M.

Finally was able to try Waba Grill by actually ordering in their store. It was not a big place but it was decently packed for a weekday evening. Had the tofu bowl since we were trying to lessen our calorie intake and it was certainly healthy yet filling. They offered different types of sauce and I think the sauce went well with thr dish. And don't forget the Waba sauce, definitely takes it on a higher level. Glad to have went back here and try their other dishes!

Spicy chicken mini bowl
Matthew S.

Picked up a mini bowl. More than enough and low on calories. We got tofu and spicy chicken. Fresh and great flavors.

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Based on my first experience going today I would recommend WaBa Grill. I had an enjoyable lunch and dining experience. I'm glad I didn't check the yelp reviews prior to coming. Had I done so I most likely would not have gone there due to the number of low ratings. The poor reviews on yelp do not reflect the great experience I had today. I'm happy to report that the food and service was very good! I can thank Alexis for his service and recommendations. The dining area is not spacious but that was not an issue for me. If I wanted, I could have had my food order to-go. I intend on coming here again.

Spicy Asian Salad with Chicken
Dani O.

Wanted something healthy. Decided to get the salad because rice was too heavy for me. I got the Spicy Asian Salad with chicken. It had great flavor. The spicy sauce was mixed very well amongst the wontons, edamame, tomatoes and carrots. It gave the salad a great spicy saucy flavor instead of the typical salad dressing taste. Overall I liked the salad but the chicken was pretty dry. I didn't expect that, with all the flavors on the salad. I thought it would be a tasty chicken, but it was not. I actually ended up eating the salad goodies but pulled the chicken out. I think next time, I will still get the salad but maybe change the protein to steak or something else. I will definitely go back and give them a second try.

Mixed tacos shrimp, chicken, and steak
Sonny S.

Great job the new tacos were amazing and fresh and clean restaurant. boom sauce is just perfect

Chicken veggie bowl white rice?!
Cindy C.

First time getting a meal from this place - little bit disappointed when I got home and start eating my bowl, I ask for brown rice - got white rice. I don't eat white rice. So I ate the chicken and veggies. Other than that friendly good service by Diego.

Chicken and veggie bowl
Crystal B.

It's a really small restaurant I would consider it a fast food it's a step above flame broiler due to it has more options more sauce selections and sides. I ordered the salmon with rice and veggies delicious they give you different sauces and packets of their house sauce as well as chili

Joel D.

Was looking for something healthy and quick and found this place. Service, food, and price were great.

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1 year ago

Food was fresh & delicious. The place was clean and good environment. Staff was efficient and courteous. Would go there again.

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4 years ago

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2 years ago

Good service by Diego ,the food and the place where really good definitely recommend it if you haven't yet tried it

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2 years ago

Had the chicken bowl on the 17th and got the worst food poisoning I've ever had from the chicken. Avoid this place!

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2 years ago

Super good, a little cheaper than flame broiler. The dumplings were pretty good, and the sauce is bomb!!!

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2 years ago

Had the worst experience ever! The chickens smelled like wet dog. I ended up throwing up all the food I got. This place is not worth it.

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2 years ago

Great food and good service I recommend you guys to try it out if you want something good and healthy

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4 years ago

Not impressed at all if you like flame broiler then you'll like this food not my choice ..also it's pricey

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4 years ago

Perfect rice and vegetables bowls I loved it and coustmer service is amazing definitely coming back...

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Outstanding Service & Delicious Food!…read more I had such a great experience at Maui Pho, and I have to give a special shoutout to Amy for her amazing customer service! From the moment we walked in, Amy was warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. She made us feel comfortable right away and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She checked in at just the right times, gave great menu recommendations, and had such a positive attitude the entire time. On top of that, the food was incredible--fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. You can really tell they care about both the quality of their food and the experience they give their customers. Amy truly made our visit memorable. If you're coming here, definitely ask for her--you won't be disappointed! Can't wait to come back!

Interesting restaurant in Bakersfield. The inside is actually much larger and nicer than you might…read moreexpect from the outside. The menu is an interesting mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, and local Hawaiian dishes. The service was really friendly and the food was delicious. We were a little concerned as we've found in the past when restaurants mix different cuisines they tend to do each poorly or not as good as places that focus on the individual types. While we only had a couple of dishes, we really enjoyed what we got. We will definitely be back again! Atmosphere: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Value: 3/5 Total: 3.5/5 Price: $ Rating Criteria: Based on comparisons to other establishments in the area 1/5: Terrible, would not recommend 2/5: Might be worth it depending on price and other factors. 3/5: Solid option. Average in this category for the area. 4/5: Above average and excels in this area. 5/5: Excellent, needs no improvement Pricing Criteria: Based on what we spent $: $0 - $50 per person $$: $50 - $100 per person $$$: $100 - $200 per person $$$$: $200 - $500 per person $$$$$: $500+ per person Please be mindful that reviews are based on personal experience which may differ from person to person based upon a multitude of factors (individual/specific workers, time of day, personal preferences, etc). Pricing may also differ and is reflected here based on what we paid for our meal. We typically enjoy multiple courses with our meals including appetizers, salads, entrees, desserts, and sometimes drinks or tasting menus when available. Please do your own research if concerned about potential pricing.

Chef's Choice Noodle Bar - Fried Calamari

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We haven't eaten at this restaurant in a while. It's set in the Marketplace, which is on the…read moreopposite of town. It is a really nice atmosphere with outside dining. The menu is a little confusing and our server was very happy to help us out. We had the cashew stir fry with shrimp, fried rice, and chow mein. Our food came out quickly. It was a good stir fry. The vegetables had just the right amount of crunch. We both enjoyed the fried rice and we really liked the way the cashew nut was seasoned. We sat on the patio and enjoyed watching the world go by.

Had dinner this evening with Friends. Personally, I am offended because I suggested this as our…read more"Dinner of the Week". Ugh.... Our service was slow. Our server only remembered she had us in her area as we waved our two fingers to get her attention. It was a quiet night. I could see 4 other patrons in the general seating area. (Regardless- she received a Fab tip) Our food order was disappointing. Our appetizer, Crab Cakes, was greasy. TWO cakes. ?!? Our Entrees comprised of small, decimated over cooked and over sauced small servings in square bowls... ?!? 4 shrimps in our "Stir Fry". Seriously?! When a customer has multiple orders, and everyone wants to sample a little bit of this and a little bit of that... Do not expect this experience from this restaurant. Not gonna happen. I went to this restaurant when they were downtown. Good experience. I have no idea what's going on now once they've relocated to the Marketplace. Money best spent if you were to just go to the nearby Vons and pick up your own Thai or Chinese food & cook it at home. I wish we would have gone somewhere else.. 1.5 stars. We will not be a returning customer.

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Shocking statement alert!!!! Jin has the best sushi in Bakersfield…read more Had the calamari, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, scallop nigiri. The fish was so fresh and high quality. Bonus was the deep fried ice cream. The batter had a good flavor and texture. You would be pleasantly surprised. Also have a good happy hour although it ends early

Jin sushi.. your food and waited service, has absolutely hit it out of the box. BUT please read…read morethe whole review.. We shared the garlic edamame which was my absolute favorite and the best edamame I had ever tasted whatever seasonings with the generous amount of garlic was just heavenly. If you like edamame you should love this one you won't be disappointed. I could literally have a bowl of this and a couple of Stella Artois for dinner and have the best night ever. We also shared the bulgogi bento box as well as two rolls,one being the lobster roll the other one being a spicy flaming roll which of course I forgot the name of but either way the ingredients were very fresh the roles were both full of ingredients and everything in the Bento Box, the fried rice the salad & the Bulgogi was tender, all were all tasty and reminiscent of a another restaurant in Bakersfield that is usually my Bento Box go-to. JIn Sushi could absolutely be my most favorite sushi place in Bakersfield if they fix a couple of little things It's only two problems I had with this place one was the seating issue, that they created when we first walked in I had a reservation and waited 25 minutes to be seated I only knew it was an issue because I talked to the lady behind me who had a appointment 15 minutes after mine with three friends and was seated before me, the whole process seemed unorganized and the young lady running it seem to be stressed trying to get it right. The next issue was me reading the health score violations during my extra 25 minute wait and trying to avoid any of the foods that were listed. Something I probably wouldn't have seen if I didn't have to wait 25 mins. after my reservation well researching any complaints about wait times. If management gets the seating issue corrected,and place up front who will stay up front and take command of the seating, keeping track of who comes in with reservations I think this would have been a overall better experience. However we will definitely try again.

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I really like this Chinese food. It has an "A" on the door, so I don't know why it isn't more busy…read morethan what it is. I'm not posting pictures because I eat the same thing every time I come here. I always get an egg foo young. Everything is always consistent. The waitress always remembers what your order is. There's never any complaints here so it needs to be more busy!! Please tip the waitress! She works very long hours.

It saddens Me to write this review. I've enjoyed China Garden for years, via delivery, but this…read morelast visit was very disappointing. This time the son and I decided to dine in and the food was borderline spoiled, nothing tasted fresh and it wasn't hot, nor warm. Our food was borderline cold. The interior was dusty and in need of attention, especially the fake plants. Though spacious when we entered there wasn't a soul in the place, which was a red flag, but per usuh we brought people. I'm not sure if our food was so nasty because we ordered a lunch special and they reserve what's going bad for those orders because the other four families dining in didn't seem to be having the same experience. What saved this review from being a 1 star review and the only reason I didn't complain to the waitress about the quality of the food is because the only server was elderly and unable to pick up her feet and my very gracious son said to lig, so I did, but it appears if the couple who runs the restaurant doesn't get some help soon they may need to close their doors.

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