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WaBa Grill

4.0 (253 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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rice, tofu, boom boom sauce

extremely dissapointed everytime i order. The staff is always extremely short and impatient with me. As a vegetarian i really like this place for getting some protein, but this location always skimps on the tofu so i only get about 6-9 pieces for the entire bowl. This time they didn't even bother to cut it for me and barely ever give me a good amount of sauce. If Im paying 12$ for a bowl, then why is 80% of it just rice?? if you enjoy service that cares about your food do NOT go here.

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Melissa H.

Just stopped in for a quick bite on my way home from LAX! YUMMMM! Estafanie and Oscar were so dang sweet! Oscar offered me extra goodies, just very sweet and friendly. Haven't had customer service or just kindness shown to me in a while, thanks for a nice experience!

Rotting cabbage
H. C.

Veggies should have a crunch but are soggy as hell and apparently they also think it's ok to sell them almost rotted

Chicken Asian spicy salad
Alfredo A.

Let me just say this place is clean an the service excellent..Allen makes sure ur Order is to its exact preference..The cook in the back does not play around food is delicious..if u haven't tried this place out ..ur missing out on a good meal ...

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Jenna S.

Went here a couple nights ago. Good service and pretty good food. I ordered Waba (steak and chicken) over white rice. You can choose from brown rice, white rice, and veggies! The sauce was a little sweet on top. The portions were big and affordable! Potstickers were not good :( They were soggy and unpleasant. Overall pretty good experience and I would come back! Rice Bowl 8/10 Potstickers 4/10 Service 10/10 Cleanliness 9/10 Price $

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Love this place. Fresh, healthy alternative..Friendly staff. Great everything!! I was very impressed.

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Liz, thank you for this fantastic review! We really appreciate it!

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Very good fresh food, staff was friendly and just as quick as a fast food place. Would happily go again

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D&D Cuisine - Combo Chow Fun Noodles

D&D Cuisine

4.6(63 reviews)
5.5 mi

4/27/2026: first time here! We noticed this quaint little place when dining across the street one…read moreday and we decided that tonight is the night to give them a try. It's cute! Simple booths and tables, unlike the linen covered chairs of their sister restaurant D&D Fire Cuisine (same owner)!. Very clean and the service is beyond friendly! For our first visit we ordered: Combo Chow Fun Mixed Veggies with ShaoXing sauce Beef Fried Rice This location is more casual than the other, but the food seemed a little better : more authentic to me - and we took it to go! We will definitely be back again.

Came Here... Needed to eat before Long drive back to Las Vegas... went to One bite dumplings and…read moreDidn't Let us order... said closed but Had 30 minutes Left... : ( we, could Have ordered to go... but Found d&d on Yelp and decided to go there to try it out! Inside is Suppper Clean! Staff is great... and very welcoming ... ordered on the online app... got the Lettuce wraps, they were sooo Fresh and phenomenal... Flavors! Chow Fun was Awesome, crispy noodles with veggies Looks Like Art For Realz! Outstanding job ... Lastly got sum white Fish stir Fry... All of the dishes Had A great deal of Wok Hay Flavor,,, That's da Fire element da Hottt, Wok Makes! Great place... Amazing job! Will come back in Again soon! Thank youuu so Much, For everything ... ALoHA! 10 starz if I could! Yay yay yay ... Wok Hay! : )

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Wow Spaghetti - Build your own, penne with rose sauce, parsley, and parmesan cheese

Wow Spaghetti

4.9(138 reviews)
4.5 mi
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I really love this pasta restaurant--it has become one of my go-to lunch spots. I brought my…read moredaughter here the other day, and she had the gluten-free pasta, which she really enjoyed. So far, I've tried the lobster pasta, Wow Spaghetti, bulgogi pasta, and creamy truffle mushroom pasta, and they have all been excellent. I'm slowly working my way through the menu and plan on trying everything! The mandu was cooked perfectly, and the garlic bread is a delightful addition to the pasta. The Thai tea was also perfect. Place is always clean and have an inviting atmosphere. Another thing I really appreciate is the service. Everyone who works here is always very friendly, no matter what day I visit. I will definitely keep coming back. Two thumbs up

The previous owner of Paik's noodle's own start up. I had no…read moreidea, so it took me a minute before making my visit and was surprised to see him. Don't be fooled by the same decor The food is yummy This is fast casual at its absolute best~ Pound for pound, dollar for dollar the pasta is delicious! The ingredient (the pasta) is simple~ imported semolina flour, salt, water~ I shared bolognese with papardelle with my wife My daughters shared pesto with penne and some smoked sausage~ I am definitely coming back again! I am interested to try the fusion flavors next time.

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Wow Spaghetti - Corn Cheese Pasta (added bulgogi), garlic ciabatta bread, and thai iced tea

Corn Cheese Pasta (added bulgogi), garlic ciabatta bread, and thai iced tea

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Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

3.7(710 reviews)
6.0 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Locally owned & operated

We arrived on a Friday around 7:35pm. For a table of 2 we were quoted a 30 minute wait, which was…read morealmost accurate as our table was ready in 25 mins. I believe our server's name was Hollyn. She asked us if we had ever been there before, and we said no. She offered to give us the spiel of how everything works but it seemed pretty straight forward. There were three menus - All You Can Eat, Adventures in Niku, and A la Cart. We opted for the AYCE premium at $50/person. We were told we can order 2 meats per person, and then as many sides as we wanted when we put in an order. We ordered: Garlic edamame, cheese corn, cucumbers, vegetable spring rolls, fried pork gyoza dumplings, toro beef, angus beef rib, New York steak, pork belly, shishito peppers, and a few other meat options that I can't remember from the AYCE menu. A la cart we ordered the garlic rice. From the Adventures in Niku menu we got the $2.50 Kirin drafts. My personal favorites were the Angus Beef Rib, garlic edamame, garlic fried rice, and lots and lots of s'mores! We were very impressed with our server because she was very present and not on autopilot. For example, when we put in our first order we ordered the garlic fried rice and a two steamed white rices. I believe when a different employee dropped off our meats, she said she was going to get the white rice but never came back. My partner and I didn't think anything of it because the garlic fried rice was so large, and we can always order more steamed rice if we really needed it. About halfway into our meal, our server looks at our food and goes "didn't you order 2 steamed rices in addition to the garlic fried rice?!" I said yes and she immediately went to go get it. It was really nice to see that she wasn't just putting orders in as she heard them, but she was actually fully present and listening to what the order was and then doing mental checks to see if we had received everything. She was fantastic! In addition to our server, I noticed that there were bussers who would walk around looking for empty plates to remove. This really helped with keeping our table as empty as possible for all the food that we ordered. Overall, the food was something fun and different than we're used to. However, the stand out for me were the friendliness and efficiency from all the employees.

Dear Mr. T, I am…read morewriting to express my disappointment regarding an incident that occurred at your restaurant yesterday evening. First, I would like to say that my family and I have dined at your restaurant on several occasions and have always had positive experiences. We have enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service, which is why the experience we had last night was particularly disappointing. My family and I visited your establishment again and ordered from the à la carte menu. After we had finished most of our meal and paid our bill, some members of our party, including my brothers, were still enjoying their sake and finishing their drinks. To our surprise, a staff member approached us and asked us to leave the restaurant. While I understand that it was a busy evening and that there may have been other customers waiting for tables, I found it inappropriate and unprofessional to be asked to leave when we were still consuming items we had legitimately purchased. We did not order from an all-you-can-eat menu, which typically has a clearly stated time limit. As paying customers dining from the regular menu, we reasonably expected to be allowed to finish our food and beverages without feeling rushed or pressured to leave. What was most disappointing was the manner in which the situation was handled. Hospitality should include treating guests with courtesy and respect, regardless of how busy the restaurant may be. Being asked to leave while still finishing our drinks and foods left us feeling unwelcome and diminished what would otherwise have been an enjoyable dining experience. I hope you will address this matter with your staff and reinforce the importance of professional customer service and respectful communication. Thank you for taking the time to review my concerns. I would appreciate your acknowledgment of this complaint and any information regarding how this matter will be addressed. Sincerely, Carla

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Wokcano - Spicy Tuna Roll 8/10

Wokcano

3.4(1.4k reviews)
6.7 mi
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Food is amazing. Try their signature Wokcano pear cocktail and pepper beef mignon…read more I like the food very much. Service is not always hood. Ask for Jenny the waiter, she is the best.

Terrible Service, Absent Management, and Absolutely No Attention to Customers…read more Our experience at Wakano Restaurant at the Valencia Mall today was incredibly disappointing. If I could give zero stars, I would. From the moment we were seated, the service was practically nonexistent. Our waitress was nowhere to be found for most of our visit. We were rarely, if ever, checked on, weren't provided with the proper utensils, and couldn't get assistance when we actually needed it. We shouldn't have to struggle to get basic service at a restaurant. What made this experience particularly frustrating was that we had our four-year-old son with us, who had completely fallen asleep on our shoulders. We were exhausted, ready to leave, and simply needed someone to bring us our bill so we could check out and get our sleeping child home. Even that seemingly simple request turned into an unnecessarily long ordeal. Getting the bill and finally leaving took far longer than it should have. But here's what really stood out: the complete lack of management involvement. If your staff is overwhelmed, that is precisely when management needs to step up, help the team, check on customers, and make sure basic service isn't falling apart. Instead, there was no meaningful intervention, no effort to assist, and no apparent concern about the experience customers were having. Management isn't just a title you hold while your customers are left waiting. You're responsible for making sure the restaurant operates properly. And somehow, the experience managed to get even worse on the way out. As I was leaving, I had my hands full, with my four-year-old son asleep over my shoulder and another item in my other hand. There were two people at the front. Not one of them offered a simple goodbye, thanked us for visiting, wished us a good evening, or even held the door open. I literally had to use my shoulder to push the door open myself while carrying my sleeping child. Let that sink in: We couldn't get attentive service during the meal, couldn't get out of the restaurant in a reasonable amount of time, and couldn't even receive the most basic courtesy on our way out. This wasn't about expecting VIP treatment or demanding anything unreasonable. We expected the bare minimum: attentive service, the proper utensils, timely assistance, a reasonably prompt checkout, and basic human courtesy. Somehow, Wakano failed on every single one of those expectations. I strongly recommend that anyone considering dining here think twice. More importantly, I hope upper management takes a serious look at how this location is being operated. The lack of service, leadership, and basic hospitality was astounding. A restaurant can recover from a busy night, but it cannot build a loyal customer base when both its service and management appear completely disengaged. Based on today's experience, we won't be rushing back.

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Wokcano - "The Monkey Brain" - Avocado, Stuffed with Spicy Tuna & Crabmeat, Topped with Spicy Eel Sauce.

"The Monkey Brain" - Avocado, Stuffed with Spicy Tuna & Crabmeat, Topped with Spicy Eel Sauce.

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Aroma Ramen & Korean Food

Aroma Ramen & Korean Food

3.9(345 reviews)
5.3 mi
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Went inside with my kids…read more Ordered: 1 black ramen 1 kids chicken ramen 1 kids pork ramen 1 glazed chicken 2 gyoza 1 takoyaki. Owner was there food was great. I wanted to see if the takoyaki was cooked to perfection. This time I was not disappointed. I told him about my bad review after I paid my bill. He immediately told me about it and tried to make it right. He gave my daughter a boba kinda thing i don't know what it is but it was good. All in all I will comeback again.

I came to Aroma Ramen today with my daughter, hoping to finally satisfy my ramen craving…read more Unfortunately, what we got was the complete opposite of what was advertised. The photo on the menu/Yelp looks rich, vibrant, and delicious... and then there's the actual bowl I received. Let's just say the difference is so dramatic it should be illegal. If I wanted a "before and after" disappointment, I would've gone to a salon with bad Yelp reviews. The tofu in my ramen was so tough I genuinely couldn't eat it. I tried--really tried--but it had the texture of a stress ball. My daughter's beef ramen wasn't any better. The broth was bland, warm (not hot), and completely lacking seasoning. It tasted like someone waved a ramen packet near the pot and called it a day. What's even more frustrating is that Aroma Ramen used to be good. Ever since the new owner/management took over, the quality has gone downhill fast. It's been a long time since I last visited, and I thought maybe--just maybe--it deserved another chance. Big mistake. The flavor, the presentation, the care... all gone. We left disappointed, unsatisfied, and honestly confused how a place can advertise one thing and serve something so completely different. This was not ramen. This was a warm bowl of regret.

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Aroma Ramen & Korean Food
Aroma Ramen & Korean Food
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