Great Flame Broiler alternative. Everything is always fresh & tasty! Restaurant is also clean and easily accessible with plenty of parking. read more

WaBa Grill - Better then Flame Broiler! - Fast Food Near Me - Fullerton, California

Portions are so small. Rip off!!!!!! !!!!!! 12 bucks and I'm still hungry Have you ever eaten at a place called "mos". It's the best chicken and steak. Place to eat. read more

Whenever I come here my food is out fast and is delicious! Didn't catch the guys name, but whoever was working the register on Sunday (2/15/18) at 11:40 am was super nice and helpful. Probably the best service I've had there! read more

Never had a problem with this location until today. I opened my lid to find what looks like spoiled avocado on top of my chicken. I cannot believe someone here would serve this to a customer. Apparently quality does not matter here! read more

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I love the Flame Broiler but, the Waba Grill just might become my #1. Had the USC Trojans Meal Deal; a chicken bowl with 1/2 an avocado, a drink and an SC car flag for $10. Meal came out fresh and delicious and I felt good about eating it! Staff was pretty efficient and friendly the place was clean though the booths were a little worse for wear. But hey, I didn't come for the furniture did I? read more

WaBa Grill - Fast Food Near Me - Fullerton, California

Came here for lunch with my son. Got the 2 for $12 chicken bowls. Apparently, since they are discounting you $1.50 they make sure to only give you half the chicken you used to receive. So you get a lot of rice and a few chunks of chicken. This location seems to be the only one also. I go to others with no issue. I'm not the only one either. This has happened before now that I've looked at the reviews. Corporate said "we will talk to the owner to resolve the issue" guess they're ok with losing customers and poor reviews because the owner is one of the guys in the kitchen overseeing the process. Lol read more

An overall wonderful experience!! I've been eating at WaBa Grill ever since I was in junior high and I just graduated college and I still enjoy WaBa Grill as if it's my first time :-). The service is always very pleasant here and the food comes out in a very timely manner. Additionally, the food here is really good given the affordable price! Will always be getting my chicken bowl fix here read more

Pretty standard affair. With Flame Broiler right down the street, it's tough to justify Waba. I feel "teriyaki shacks" should be rated a bit differently if not a bit more liberal. Certainly not fine dining, it's a healthy alternative the typical fast food gauntlet. Basing this comparison on the chicken bowl solely, Waba comes in at a marginal C+. White rice, chicken pieces slightly larger than the Flame Broiler and 3/4's the portion. Not horrible, just underwhelming. They do have a great deal(at this review time), 2 chicken bowls for $7. That's a pretty nice deal and I admit we stop through on occassion mid-week when ends are low or we just don't want to cook. They offer sauce on the side including a Sriracha style version hot. Worth a try for lunch. -CC accepted- -Green onion on request- -NW side in Fresh n' Easy, T-Mobile Lot- read more

Hey, girl working the cash register- normal human behavior is to say hi when someone smiles and says hi to you. And maintains eye contact while you still resist. Having a bad day? Hate your job? Ask to switch with someone in the kitchen. I'm sure they'd be happy to. Anyway, despite all that, the food here is pretty f'n amazing. Nice white meat chicken, fluffy (ohhh I love that word!) white rice, and tasty beef bits on the .5/.5 bowl. Something about the sauce... It's just so good. Nice and sweet and pleasant. But if you're a fire-mouth, you will probably have to add chili sauce or peppers something. Salmon plate is surprisingly good for a quick-service place. Flame Broiler had better step up it's game! read more

You wanna lose some weight? I'm not a certified expert, but its all about diet and excercise. In regards to diet, I have to say this is one place to go for fast food. I train jiu-jitsu and currently am trying to lose weight and Waba Grill is my number one place to go in regards for "healthy" fast food. I like this place a lot better than flame broiler,which I used to like until I had Waba Grill. The chicken bowl is only $3.99(plus tax) and I get my serving of vegetables from the free carrot jalepeno's they have on the side. You may want to substitute brown rice which I beleive is $1 extra(not sure), but its healthier. If your on a strict diet like I am I usually eat half of the bowl one hour and the next a few hours later. What's good about this place is that its fresh, fast, clean and great service, unlike its competitor Flame Broiler down the street which is dirty, and rude at times. read more

I used to be a Flame Broiler fan until I came here. I like the steak bowl. The meat is well seasoned and tender. Most importantly, it is not dry at all. I have never had burnt or over cooked meat here. Occasionally, I have the salad. However, I hate their salad dressings. They really don't have a low fat option. The portion sizes are generous. Sometimes, I share a bowl. There are frequently coupons in the mail for the frugal. read more

Pros -Very fast service -Good portions -Moist chicken -Steamed veggies aren't murdered -Individualized Sriracha hot sauce packets -Ziplock bag for jalapeño & carrot pickles Cons -Parking can get packed during the lunch rush -Basic bowl, nothing out of the ordinary (but that's what one would expect) read more

Not that great. I got a chicken and veggie bowl and the chicken didn't have much flavor and the broccoli wasn't good. My brother told me that the chili sauce was bad so I didn't bother trying it. The most surprising thing to me how the teriyaki sauce was bland. Teriyaki sauce is the cornerstone of this kind of business so that should be great, yet unfortunately WaBa's was far from it. I prefer Fuji Grill. read more

Waba grill has good food but a little bit pricey for rice and a little bit of meat. I go there when I'm tired of eating everything else

Waba Grill is another one of those places that serve up bowls of rice with assorted cooked meats. Simple, filing, and delicious. It's one of those things you can eat a lot. I used to eat a lot of bowls when I was in college but now I rarely eat one but that doesn't mean I don't get the craving for one once in awhile. My boyfriend and I came here to satisfy my craving but once I was here, I decided to go with a plate instead. We ordered the Chicken Plate and the Salmon Plate. Both plates came with a nice serving of rice and salad with some sort of Asian dressing that wasn't that good. The chicken had good flavor though and wasn't overcooked. I enjoyed that but I found the salmon to be a little bit over. I wasn't expect great fish though in the first place. I'm not sure if I would choose this place over the other teriyaki bowl places. It's nothing special and I think I would stick to Flame Broiler. 3/5 read more

Waba Grill can pretty much be described as the wild child if Flame Broiler and Okazya had a baby lol. It's a great alternative to both listed above if you're looking for something new to try. They offer beef, chicken, and even salmon bowls so there is plenty to choose from. Personally I'm not much of a beef eater so I've only had the chicken and salmon. The chicken IMO is definitely juicier than that of Flame Broilers and less salty than Okazyas. The salmon was also pretty tasty. Cooked well so it doesn't crumble at the sight of your fork/chopstick. Both were perfectly seasoned and super delish. For those of you looking for even healthier options, they offer brown rice and vegis. Also you can get avocado added to your meal. Avocado of course which is great source of fiber and other vitamins and also good for your heart. Service is friendly and the place is clean. If you're trying to stay fit and healthy I'd recommend Waba Grill. read more

Finally found a place where i can have a good tasting teriyaki beef bowl and top it with avocado. Awwwwww Yissssss Obv this place has lots in common with flame broiler, and yeah the beef might not be as healthy because it comes in plenty of delicious savory teri sauce. But oh well, its tasty & I like it and the "beef" offered at flame broiler is awful. It's all simple stuff but they do it right, beef & chicken cooked right, moist & flavorful, rice is steamed well without being hard or mushy. Plus the offering of veggies & avocado is a big win. Definitely on my list of quick eats. read more

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST TERIYAKI HOUSE I'VE EVER TRIED!! Waba Grill blows Flame Broiler, Yogi's, Golden Bowl, and Yoshinoya out of the water. The quality of chicken and beef is superior to those listed above, and the sticky rice is delicious. My favorite is the half and half bowl w/ veggies. Even the veggies are yummy. Everything always tastes fresh, and of good quality as well. The best part is this place is healthy w/ no added MSG or Trans Fat. Also it is high in Protein and low on Calories and Fat. I don't know about you but i find this very refreshing to know I'm eating smart. read more

Love this place! My aunt took me here yesterday because she went to the grand opening before that and she loved it and wanted to share it with my brother and me. The place is pretty small and in a small plaza. I wouldn't have recognized it if i was driving. Their menu is very healthy but also limited to only salmon, veggies, steak, and chicken. I would recommend the bowls because they are very filling and well priced compared to the plates which on gives you fruit and salad. I ordered the half and half bowl (half chick and half steak with rice and the option of onions) the bowl was a pretty good size. It was delicious! Wow! they also have chili sauce and more terriyaki sauce if needed. The girl who ringed me out wasn't very pleasant so I have to take away a point for that. But everything is was good! Totally recommend!! 4.5 stars!! read more

As far as chain fast food teriyaki houses go, the Flame Broiler and Waba Grill are the two best that I have tried so far. So comparing the two: Pros for Waba Grill: +The food is overall healthier than the Flame Broiler +A nicer and cleaner place to eat +Faster service +Good parking Cons for Waba Grill: -Flame Broiler tastes a bit better -A bit more expensive -Employees are not attentive, they just go through the motions read more

Quite impressed with WaBa Grill! I ordered the Chicken & Veggie bowl with brown rice and it tasted fresh, and surprisingly the brown rice wasn't dry. The customer service was pretty good. The portions of meat/veggie/rice were good. My bowl was pretty stuffed and hard to mix around everything, but that's a good sign because you're given so much food! If only WaBa Grill expanded out of southern California and opened locations in the BAY! read more

Another healthy fast food chicken bowl chain, but this one may be on top for the moment. The chicken is jucier than flamebroiler but theres also an additional choice of salmon! Not a big fan of salmon unless I catch it from a wild river in Alaska but wanted to note there was another additional healthy choice. They also have brown rice, veggies, and even half an avocado if you want to add or substitute. read more

First time visitor on a Sunday night, 7:30pm a half an hour before closing. We came in to grab some takeout, only one other customer ahead of us. They were running a great deal, 2 chicken bowls (choice of brown or white rice) for $10! The bowls are big enough that I can get 3 meals out of it because it had much more chicken than I thought there would be for the price. Brown rice was perfectly cooked and the (free) addition of green onions added a nice touch. The only thing I had a slight problem with was their terriyaki sauce as I thought it was a bit too bland. It was already sweet but a little ginger and soy sauce would take it up to a more palatable level. If they did that I would gladly give them another star because their facilities were neat and clean, the staff polite and the service quick as a bunny. Bonus: Between placing and receiving our order, I was checking into Yelp. A pop-up offered me a free 20 oz drink either right away or later and our server gave me a cup and a smile immediately. FYI: we had avocado at home so we sliced one up as a delish topper! read more

They told me on 06/12 that they have begun to charge $1 extra for a chicken veggie rice bowl with only broccoli. Tell me where on the menu it says $1 extra for broccoli. Good thing flame broiler is right down the street. read more

This place comes in clutch.. quick lunch, dinner what ever this place is good all day long! I work construction and every time we land our selves working near one, this is where a prefer read more

Super good food! The service is also very fast. We got the chicken and vegetable rice bowl and the waba bowl (chicken and steak). read more

WaBa Grill - Fast Food Near Me - Fullerton, California

used a groupon. we had $20 but could barely order enough. what i ate: - salmon plate: got it with brown rice. came with a nice side of salad with asian dressing. the salmon was pretty cooked, but tasty. topped with fresh green onions - chicken salad: the chicken was dry. sad. pros: - healthy - teriyaki had good flavor - brown rice option available for $0.80 more - clean cons: - limited menu, as in, you usually can only get a plate/bowl, but nothing else a la carte. a bit of a drag since we still needed like $3 to spend all of our groupon. i wished i could have gotten teriyaki shrimp a la carte or something - disappointed at dry the chicken was would i come again? eh... i think id rather go to flame broiler. read more

I don't think I've ever actually eaten inside the Waba grill, but my wife and I have had take out from it several times. I'd say their bowls (beef, chicken, rice and veggies) are par for the course as bowls go. They're good, but nothing too memorable one way or the other. That's not a knock, just a shrug. read more

Food for cost in my opinion is poor. There were only 1 other customer in store and it took a long time to receive order. Steak and chicken plate was ok. The steak was the better part of the of the plate. Menu is a bit boring. I agree with Dan C. Employees were not attentive at all. I could have ordered 4 steak bowls for the cost of the 2 drinks and chicken and steak plate and had more food for less. read more

Came here to grab a quick dinner for 2go today. I stopped here after reading the reviews on yelp, many said its better than flame boiler and gives more portion. And also the place is clean. I agree that this place is really nice and spacious and clean. But on a personal level, I didn't enjoy the food that much. I got their beef steak bowl + extra meat. First thing i noticed when I got home was..... did they really put the extra meat in there?...cause it seems like a normal portion for a bowl? .... I should have just gotten their "plate" combo instead, if adding extra meat to a bowl isn't very noticeable? .... The 2nd thing I didn't like is the taste, its very Americanized and taste pretty similar to flame boiler. What i didn't like is the teriyaki sauce drizzled all over the bowl. REAL teriyaki does not taste like this at all, this is what Americans are really used to for teriyaki. I think for a standard customers who likes Flame Boiler, this place could easily score a 3 or 4 star rating, but for me.... it just doesn't cut it. I would not drive out of the way for this place, and even if I do, I'd rather drive a little further to Golden Bowl near Knotts Berry Farm; their meat taste better (better grilled bbq flavor) and they don't cover their bowl with the terriyaki sauce. read more

This store very dependable. The folks are always nice. They never skimp on the quality or quantity. I always get either the chicken or steak bowl and have never been disappointed. The prices are along the lines of other teriyaki joints, but here you can always depend on a pleasant experience. read more

finally tried this place for the first time, and they're pretty good! it's kinda like flame broiler. delicious food. healthier choices. it's a good post workout meal. Be careful with their sauce though, it can kinda get high in sodium, so if you're watching out for that, just tell 'em lighten that a bit or have it on the side. besides that, the menu is pretty straight forward. oh and ask for brown rice! that's the healthy way to go! read more

Love the weekly coupons that I receive from this place. Get my chicken bowls with brown rice. Always tender and juicy chicken with nicely steamed veggies. Love that they don't drench their bowls with sauce rather a slight drizzle and they have more on the counter. A tv is always on ESPN for you sports fanatics. Nice, well lit and clean place. Always stop by here after yoga class. read more

Love the food, very delicious! Much better/tastier than Flame Broiler (the Flame Broiler's I've been to have burnt chicken 50/50). Each time I've been to Waba the employees are friendly and the food is always fresh! Plus the service is quick :) love em! read more

The place is decent. There are several options to choose from. They are a bit pricey, but it's still delicious. I had the Teriyaki chicken rice/veggie read more

Being on a diet doesn't leave me many choices when I type "healthy" into yelp in orange county. This place had good reviews, and people claimed it was better than flame broiler (one of my favorites) so I had to try it. At first I was excited to see the 3.99 chicken teriyaki bowl on the outside window but realized the extras soon add up +.80 for brown rice +1.50 for avocado I think it tasted a lot healthier than flame broiler (aka bland) but then again I couldn't drench it in the extra teriyaki sauce like I usually would. I like that they have 2 different types of hot sauce (MUST have my hot sauce) a chilli one and a louisiana style one. Overall I came out satisfied and felt healthier so 4 stars for waba grill. read more

Better than Flame Broiler. They give more meat and they have jalapeno carrots. I would definitely come here again :) read more

Yummmmmmmmyyyyyy!!!!!! Waba is amazing. Their steak comes out excellent every time. The rice isn't bad at all (both the white and brown rice). The salad used to be good, but they changed it to kale and it is horrid. It usually comes with an orange slice as well. Their sauce is super yummy, always needs more though. Nice sized plates as well, never am hungry after. read more

I love this new healthy eatery!! If you have eaten at the Flame Broiler than you will like this place! They have almost the same approach; chicken and beef bowls, but I liked the salmon bowl, which is usually hard to find in a quick easy way. It's a nice way to pick up fresh healthy food for a good price! They even have sides of kimchee! :D read more

Fresh Grilled Rice Bowls with no additives are their signature items, but they have many other Asian and teriyaki items, including Chicken, Beef, and Salmon items. Very tasty and affordable. Quick service. I would recommend it as alternative to fast food. It was pleasant and clean and an all new facility. The staff was friendly. read more