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    WaBa Grill

    3.5 (70 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Waba Thai Tea
    Moses P.

    thai tea is really tasty and clean tasting Waba thai tea seems to be tastier than the thai tea from other boba shops , and the price seems to be reasonable too. and chicken taco is very good I recommend

    LOL! I'm never coming back to this Waba Grill. The meat portions are so small. I need more characters to post this.... The meat portions are so so so so so so so so so small.

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    Chris Y.

    Let me tell you when your roommate has a craving for late night Asian style food and wanted to be healthy, this is where you go. I was so lucky I got the white meat bowl with white rice and five potstickers I only managed to save a bite for myself so I could tell you how delicious it actually was my roommate had to enjoy the rest but for less than $15 to get both an hors d'oeuvre and a main course? This is got to be the place to go the store was exceptionally clean and both people that work there were extremely helpful and very funny. !Hats off to this Waba Grill!!

    New location on Balsa Chica & Edinger
    Mona Q.

    This Waba Grill , Is located right next to 7-Eleven on Bolsa Chica St and Edinger Ave They opened before pandemic and it has adapted to the new covid-19 rules. Currently they have take out, delivery and outdoor seating for now. Like most restaurants, you can call in your order or you can always just walk in to order. We have been here several times and usually get the chicken bowl or salmon bowl. The chicken is tender and well, seasoned as well as a perfect individual bowl size. have been here several times and usually get the chicken bowl. The chicken is tender, welll seasoned and is the perfect individual size. We're to support local business and appreciate them as they' have been open during these difficult times.

    Steak bowl
    Jasmine V.

    Got their steak bowl and it's my fav! The steak tastes like korean bulgogi and it's super fresh and tender! The flavoring in this bowl is on point! Would def rec this!

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    Neil S.

    I assume this is a local franchise owner. If so, you need to train your people better. I've watched this place being built, finally got my chance to go get the family dinner. Since it was my first time at a WaBa I had the audacity to ask a question. I thought it was simple but I got the tude. I asked "what's the difference between a plate and a bowl". The lady in the photo mumbled something towards the register while looking down. Keep in mind they are blasting music in the place. I told her I couldn't hear her and then she turned around and mumbled towards the menu board. I then said "I'm not understanding you over the music." I tried one more time and she answered "is that all?" with that I'm too good to speak up attitude. It's less about what she said and more about the attitude. Hard to explain in a review but you could tell right away she hates this job. I don't get it, why not try to make a good impression on the locals, perhaps even with a greeting and a smile? Seems easy enough. But no, instead you get an attitude. Look I get it, you hate your job, next time apply to work in the library basement.

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    1 year ago

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    2 months ago

    We grabbed food to go and it was amazing. We had a group so we tasted a little bit of everything and it was all great

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    6 months ago

    This place sucks! I called and ordered beef with white rice and they gave me frickin chicken!

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    3 years ago

    I love their steak and chicken bowl with steam rice and vegetables. It is fresh and healthy and delicious!

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    2 years ago

    This place has Delicious, fast food with friendly service! I would highly recommend any and all foods here!

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    Saul was awesome he was super friendly and our order was so quick. Would definitely recommend this place because of him

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    4 years ago

    Love the bowls, chicken and steak are the best with veggies! The service was really nice and the place is honestly a chill place to eat at.

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    4 years ago

    I have tried plantspired steak and it was awesome. Very healthy and nutritional . I recommend.

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    5 years ago

    The waba bowl I got from here looked like and tasted like dog food, not coming back for sure.

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    4 years ago

    The dumplings slightly burn, their food gave me a headache the cashier was very kind and nice................

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    Review Highlights - WaBa Grill

    Great new location at the corner of Bolsa Chica and Edinger.

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    (8.3k reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    4.3
    (515 reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Kitchen open late
    Discounts available

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    4.5
    (4k reviews)
    5.0 mi

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