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    WaBa Grill

    3.3 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Closed 9:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    All beef salad with avocado...yummmm
    Daniella A.

    Customer service is outstanding. Always welcoming, sweet and curteous. Food is amazing. Quick, clean and pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend.

    Tony The Manager Was Rude

    I came in to order a Chicken Veggie Bowl With Brown Rice. Never was asked by the cashier if I wanted waba sauce ontop. Upon receiving I mention to the cashier I didn't want it with waba sauce. She drops her arms and body language as in saying "UGH", she turned the the manager "Tony" saying I didn't want it with waba sauce. Then the cook , "the manager Tony" lectures me and tells me I need to order it!!?? I replied with i was never asked & asked him politely if he can remake it again please & he jst lifted his arms as in saying "I guess"...the female cashier was generous & said "I'm sorry about ". Inform her it was not her fault for the way he acted & probably won't come back here again!!!

    Very bad avocado
    Suzy G.

    Got very bad black avocado!!!! This should be served fresh ! Very disappointed! I called and they offered me another avocado really??? Waist of money and time

    Cristine G.

    This review is based on the salmon plate only. The flavor is good and especially when it's cooked just right it really hits the spot. Fresh and healthy, you even have the choice of white or brown rice. Sometimes I like the salmon cooked almost burnt, I note a change in flavor almost Cajun-like. The place looks clean with enough parking spaces, but it gets packed around lunch time. I noticed a few black and whites parked outside. I feel safe already. Lol Haven't tried eating in, I get my food to go so I haven't noticed the uninvited guests with wings. I'll be back for sure for another salmon plate to go.

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    3 years ago

    I wanted a steak and chicken waba plate with white meat chicken. Instead I got a double chicken white meat. Waste of money

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    2 years ago

    Amazing place love the chicken bowl and all their sauces I wish the would have more to the menu

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    2 years ago

    Food was delicious and quite reasonably priced! I will be ordering breakfast in a little bit. The staff is super friendly! Chill ambience!

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    5 years ago

    Love the dumplings here, so glad they have them now, and the chicken bowls never disappoint either

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    5 years ago

    Just like to thank the team for taking a last minute order! Very much appreciate that! District manager please thank your team...

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    4 years ago

    The comments are somewhat wrong waba grill has such great service and the food is great maybe ask before talking

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    I like this restaurant! Specially their chicken teriyaki bowl. Great costumer service very friendly.

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    Ask the Community - WaBa Grill

    Cha Cafe

    Cha Cafe

    4.1
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    15 years in business
    Free WiFi

    I loveeeee the beef wang here, it's what I crave when I'm feeling comfort food but it's unique in…read moreits own way too. It comes with beef, rice, mushrooms, eggs, green onions, sesame seeds, their teriyaki sauce. I usually order it w/o teriyaki sauce on the rice and w/o mushrooms. It's so simple yet it tastes bomb!! The cheesesteak fries r delishhhh as well. I love the peppers and onions and whatever cut of beef they use for these dishes is sooo good with the little fatty parts that add so much flavor. The price is a little high for the portion but honestly for how much I like it I don't mind the cost if that's how we can keep this establishment around a while longer! This places gives me the same comforting vibes as Ono Grill in MPK before it closed down, iykyk, and their closure is still one of my biggest heartbreaks so I'm happy to support this restaurant as long as it's around. Service is fast casual, you order with the cashier and then take a seat. They'll serve the food to you and you can leave everything on the table when you're done, someone will clean it up I don't live too close so when I come I just order my usual but the other menu items like the ssam and specials all look really good too! The drinks that I've had were just okay, I stick to the food when I'm here

    Wow. Definitely a hidden gem. I discovered this place with the SGV passport and it was SOOO worth…read moreit. We got the Cha cheesesteak fries and oh my god it was HUGE. I'd definitely recommend sharing because i was so full and barely finished half I live the service. The girl that serve us was so nice! The store was empty at the beginning but it picked up a lot after lunch. I'd come back!

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    Sabino Kitchen

    Sabino Kitchen

    4.4
    (290 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Such a cute brunch spot! Service was amazing, everyone was so kind and very helpful. Food was…read moreamazing and well presented!

    This is long overdue. Draft needed to be shared hehe. Been…read morehere several times now and it's always delicious and made with attention to detail. Eduardo the owner is ALWAYS very attentive and full of joy to serve us. He checks on us to make sure everything is ok with our orders. Kiren the other owner has been awesome too, since our first visit. She was concerned my daughter wasn't eating. Also, always checking in on us. She remembered us the second time we came and asked if my daughter if she was doing better because the first time we were there she had morning sickness so she couldn't enjoy her food. I love finding hidden GEMS, especially Mexican restaurants, with real Mexican food!! What can I say ?! We love it ! Five times here. No regrets. Always good. Food is delicious! Service is AWESOME! Always so friendly, warm, & helpful since the first time we found them. . :D Can't believe it took me so long to find this hidden gem living nearby and around here all the time. How did I find it ?? Well, how do I, and we all, find all my / our favorite restaurants? I Yelped of course !!! :D I was in the area looking for a good place to eat. I yelped Mexican food and TA DA ! I would have never found it, since it's sort of hidden in an area less traveled, in the shopping center across from the West Covina Mall, behind sushiholics & The Bundt place. Same center where Panera is & Sushiholics, except it's on the back side street, on California Ave. I would have never walked over there, on the backside of the shopping center. Just happy to have found it now! Besides GREAT SERVICE, GREAT FOOD ! We are suckers for birria. So 1st time here we had birria chilaquiles with over medium eggs plate, quesabirria, and ramen birria hehe ! YUMMM Yes, it was good, a little spicy for me, but good. I always have to clarify how I want my eggs at restaurants because believe it or not some cooks don't understand that over medium means soft yolks. They sometimes bring me over hard and that's not what I ordered. Over medium eggs have to be just right! No runny whites and no hard yolk. I explained that to Eduardo when ordering because I didn't want hard or soft; runny & gooey whites ewww. So I'm always very specific. Eduardo said no problem, if we don't get them right we can remake them for you. :D Woohooo ! They were perfect! Not many places get it right the first time, so they always remake them, but not here ! PERFECTION !! Thank you Eduardo!! I was happy ! Can't forget about the coffee!!! Oooh coffee! We love coffee so when the owner told us iced coffee ! Whoa ! Our eyes lit up ! YESSSSS please! It was good as well and when she saw we had finished it, she offered us a free refill. Thank you my new friend! You're the best !!! You made our day !!! We were like we're coming back !!! 2nd time, I had bulgogi breakfast bowl with over medium eggs ! I love eggs with beef ! Who doesn't ?! lol Eggs were perfect ! Beef was perfect too ! My grandson ate all my bulgogi though lol! I guess he liked it too. 3rd time on Friday 7/25/25 Eduardo always very cheerful & welcoming :) I ordered the chicken salad lunch, daughter ordered the green pozole! She's a sucker for green pozole hehe. I loved my salad! It was perfect! The chicken was perfect, pulled pieces with a green dressing that was whoa soooo YUMMMM ! This is making me hungry now. Daughter said pozole was good too Of course we will be back !! Need to try to yellow curry ! Next couple times had to order some previously had dishes like Birria ramen, tacos, pozole and chicken salad. Eduardo also accommodated my grandson, as he loves chicken but we get him grilled chicken. So he made a kids version of the chicken salad and it was just perfect and delicious too. PS good spot for kids too. They have a Foosball table ! So when they get antsy, they can go play! Kids love it and play every time. Great thinking! Thank you for this addition to your restaurant ! It's a plus for us with little ones because it helps with their impatience. This is GOLD !! Thank you Eduardo and Kiren ! We will be back next time we're looking for yummy Mexican food or are nearby. Have you tried ? Let me know if you stop by. I'd love to know what was your favorite dish. Happy eating & happy Yelping ! SYOY or IG ;) PS Support small family owned pro American businesses. IYKYK ;) Our communities need to thrive and it's up to us to help our community have the best services & places to eat. McDonald's isn't going anywhere and neither is Taco Bell or Starbucks. Cash is GOLD ! We need to keep cash alive to be able to have tangible spending money in our hands to give to those in need; not fake money that can be censored by technology like in other countries like the one that starts with Ch... Merry Christmas!!! Let's be friends! Dec 2025

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    B Nutritious

    B Nutritious

    4.4
    (361 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    I was very curious about this place after reading my Yelp buddy Kevin M.'s review, so my wife and I…read moredecided to visit this restaurant. Located in a busy neighborhood of El Monte, CA, this restaurant was a pleasant surprise. Limited parking is available behind the restaurant, and street parking is an option if you can find a space. Upon entering, I immediately noticed how clean, well-organized, and modern everything looked. The electronic menu board is clearly and prominently displayed as you walk in. The menu is quite extensive, with options including wraps, salads, bowls, breakfast items, smoothies, and meal-prepped dishes with chicken, beef, salmon, tofu, and much more. I was impressed by the variety of choices and portions. My wife ordered an Asian chicken salad and garlic edamame, while I had a house salad with chicken and shrimp, plus a strawberry-banana smoothie and (2) protein donuts. Each dish was absolutely delicious. The lettuce in our salads was crunchy and fresh, the chicken and shrimp were flavorful and well-seasoned, the garlic edamame was tasty and cooked perfectly, and my banana and strawberry smoothie--let's just say I wish I had another one right now, as I loved it! If I may make a small suggestion: please chop the lettuce into smaller pieces, as the lettuce on both our plates contained large pieces that we had to cut ourselves. Despite this minor item, it was a positive dining experience, and we definitely plan to return soon to try other items on the menu.

    Came by for lunch. Street parking was available. This place is very clean. There was a line, but…read morethe line moved quickly. I ordered sesame chicken with sweet potato. The chicken was pretty dry, and the sweet potato has a lot of root in it. The food gave me a very "healthy" feeling that it was not oily. They also do meal prep, which is good for people who are too busy to cook. A lot of options are available.

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    Siam Casa Thai Cuisine

    Siam Casa Thai Cuisine

    4.8
    (276 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$
    Casual dining
    Family-owned & operated

    In the area, come by and stop at Siam Casa Thai Cuisine…read more They are fast and the food is delicious! I'm not a big Thai food person but I thought I give it a try. I had the Chicken Pad Thai (medium spicy if you request it). My goodness. Delicious. Good portion too. Never tried Sticky Mango Rice, perfect. Just the perfect dessert to a good meal. It's like arroz con leche for you latinos. Thai coffee. Perfect.

    This was my first time trying Thai food. Upon entering the restaurant, I was greeted and seated…read moreimmediately. I was very excited to try this place, as it has a very high rating on Yelp. This restaurant has a cozy, welcoming, and friendly ambiance. It's not too fancy, but it's pleasant enough for lunch or dinner. The dining area is moderately sized, not huge or upscale, but comfortable for most groups. I decided to try the Kung Pao chicken, the Chow Mein with vegetables, the Crispy Bomb, and the Hot & Spicy Fried Rice. Let's start with the Kung Pao chicken. Kung Pao chicken is generally a stir-fried dish made with chicken, zucchini, onion, bell peppers, peanuts, and sometimes spicy dried peppers. This restaurant has its own twist on the dish and uses a spicy roasted chili garlic soy base rather than the sweeter, more Americanized Chinese versions. The chicken was tender and very flavorful. Let's talk about the Chow Mein next. This restaurant allows you to order this dish with your choice of protein or just vegetables. I chose to order it with just vegetables. The noodles were perfectly cooked, but I found the dish a bit too salty for my taste. Next up is the Crispy Bomb. The Crispy Bomb is a mixed appetizer sampler that includes two egg rolls, two shrimp tempura, two cream cheese wontons, and three fried potstickers. This appetizer offers a generous and satisfying mix if you want a variety of crispy bites. It was the perfect way to start my meal. Last but not least, the Hot & Spicy Fried Rice. This was by far the star of the show. The rice is cooked with egg, chili, onion, bell peppers, and basil leaves for extra heat and Thai flair. I chose to add chicken to this dish. You are also allowed to choose a spice level, and I selected the second-highest level. This dish was savory with a noticeable heat from the chilies, aromatic from the basil leaves, and balanced with tender stir-fried rice and vegetables. I have been craving this dish again ever since I tried it. Now, let's talk about the service. This is where my final score takes a slight hit. My server seemed a bit moody at first, but she mellowed out toward the end. One major issue was that she was not attentive. Most of the times she checked in were when I was about to finish my meal. I also never got my drink refilled because of this. The restaurant wasn't busy at all, so I was surprised by the lack of attentiveness. Overall, this restaurant is a solid choice for authentic, tasty Thai food. I would like to give it another try in the near future, and I hope the service improves by then. Ratings: Kung Pao - 4/5 Chow Mein - 3.5/5 Crispy Bomb - 4/5 Hot & Spicy Fried Rice - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Service - 2.5/5

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