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    WaBa Grill

    3.7 (202 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    Mike M.

    It's just a Waba Grill, and I normally don't review chain places, but what makes this one a little different is how stingy they are with their Waba sauces. Usually when I go, the dude has no problem hooking me up with an extra sauce or two, but the ladies, any of them, I swear, act like it comes out of their own personal stash when I ask for an extra sauce or two. They will literally fight me for it; it's just so weird. I mean, if I have to pay for it, then I guess I'm okay with that, depending on the price, but that's not even an offer; it's just a straight no or a "we can only give you one." Bro, Is just sauce what happened to the days Waba used to have the bottles out. So annoying.

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    Paul P.

    Staff is nice. I haven't been here in years and business decisions have certainly been made. A Waba Plate used to be a great meal. Now you hardly get anything: 3 kinda seared dumplings, a dozen pieces of greens, and a smear of rice with protein on top. Not only that, orange slices aren't gone anymore with the plates. Won't be coming back.

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    Kim T.

    EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED in WaBa Grill. I even had to send an email to corporate, which received no response btw. I placed an order online for a family meal for an easy week of meal prep... But that was me being ambitious. WaBa Grill has always been a dependable food joint for me, but today - I cannot fathom eating here again. The number one thing was the MEAT - they gave me burnt beef... *Please see photos*. That is straight up cancerous, am I suppose to consume that? The chicken was sorta edible, but y'all... C'MON. What is going on here??? I didn't get all of my sauces (garlic Serrano, spicy WaBa sauce; just got the regular WaBa sauce and hot sauce...) my veggies were just broccoli with no carrots and I don't even think it was the "family size" that I made a note of and paid extra for... Just overall horrible.

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    Mr H.

    Welcome to East Hollywood WaBa Grill.. Hopefully you meet the standard and stay in business longer than Flame boiler was at this location. The mini bowl special is ideal, a great full meal for under $10 Mini bowl spicy chicken with the green onions and Jalapeños is always good and the 5 little dumplings hit the spot! Thank you and Best Of Luck!

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    Jean B.

    The place is very clean. Staff are helpful. The restroom is well maintained. That is important. The food is alright. They have vegetarian options. The tofu is organic, and the salmon is wild-caught. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants to eat healthy.

    False advertising :)

    Service is bad here, they have a special here for " kids eat free on weekdays after 4pm and ALL DAY LONG ON WEEKENDS " I came one time on a Saturday afternoon and asked for the special given I was buying 2 bigger plates and I was told they don't have that special on weekends, really? The whole restaurant is promoting that special and yet you're going to tell me you don't have that special. Ok I ordered something else for my kids since he said no. 15 min later another family walks in and he gives them the special of the free kids bowl. Like are you kidding me? LOL it's always the same raza trying to f you over instead of helping each other out. I don't mind what I have to pay for food but when there's a special why not ask for it when that's why the company is giving that special, it's not like it's coming out of the employees pocket. False advertising lol

    Waba Bowl
    Andrew S.

    Busy location. This was actually my first time having WaBa Grill. I'm a frequent visitor at Flame Broiler, and I really don't think these 2 places differ much. The food, the taste, portions, etc are all about the same. I had the Waba Bowl with veggies and brown rice. Definitely a healthier, and quicker option than a lot of other places out there. Spacious, with seating indoors and a few table outside as well. Large parking lot, so find a parking space shouldn't be an issue. Conveniently located to LACC where I'm taking a class. Oh....and the female staff was super friendly. She was patient while I was trying to figure out what to order.

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    2 months ago

    Nathaly was very courteous and made a perfect plate of food! We will definitely return...

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    6 months ago

    Tastes so good Fast service and great food ! Thank you Enrique! We'll definitely come again!

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    10 days ago

    This am a disable person they refuse a bathroom in this location knowing I was a paying customer

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    1 year ago

    Stacy was friendly, professional and very helpful. This location is always a go to when in the area!

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    3 years ago

    Great Service at the Lancaster spot - Salvador is the man!!! Will always come back....

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    3 years ago

    First time I ever try WaBa grill n the food was great. Special thanks to Lizet for the food suggestion.

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    Original Tommy's

    Original Tommy's

    4.0
    (1.7k reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    You won't believe what I finally got around to doing the other day! I finally caved and made a…read morepilgrimage to Tommy's Burgers, the legendary spot famous for those incredible chili burgers everyone's always buzzing about. And wow, I totally get why it's such a big deal now. My mind is officially blown! I'll be honest, when I saw the menu, I did a slight double-take at the prices, but trust me, every single penny is worth it. This isn't just fast food; it's an experience in itself. These aren't just ordinary burgers; they're *the* iconic chili burgers, and they absolutely live up to their reputation. As soon as I bit into mine, it was pure bliss. The rich, savory chili, the perfectly cooked patty, and all the fixings just melted together in a glorious, wonderfully messy symphony of flavors. It was exactly as amazing as everyone described, and I'm officially obsessed. I think I've found my new favorite indulgence! So, I had a thought - if you, Art, or Beverley ever find yourselves in the vicinity, you absolutely, positively *have* to stop by and treat yourselves. It's truly a unique culinary adventure, and I have a feeling you'd all be singing its praises too.

    The overall Yelp rating reflects the customer experience--not the food ( i.e., what customers…read moreexperience while waiting, before ordering and receiving foods ) Part I: Production of Service Employees earn 3 Stars ***** The customer experience is awful--not awesome. I avoid this location, for sure, on celebratory occasions and may drive-by if the vibe is off--hence a little. Although, this iconic location is nestled in the middle of a busy street intersection, homelessness, and the hostility of the neighborhood--You could easily experience a great experience (the food) or a bad visit (the food and experience). This Los Angeles institution has built a reputation for serving the public--not the community or neighborhood. A successful business model in malnourished neighborhoods is a crucifix. However, I don't think Original Tommy's should carry the cross alone. But, I would be curious to know how they benefited the community and not their bottom line. By celebrating 80 years and to charge .80 cents for a chili burger is Good--but ".80 cents" every eighty years--not so much. This location's only production is to manufacture and produce hamburgers. The irony is that customers need to communicate beforehand. The employees are not trained properly in how to communicate with patrons or retain their knowledge of products and use of terminal operations of cash and credit card systems efficiently will make less than stellar occasions, for the following reasons: - wait longer than necessary to order and receive - processing food orders without customers request - you will receive someone else's order by mistake - after waiting in line (your turn to order) and the credit card systems is down "but you have no cash" -constantly watching out for moving vehicles "driving in or backing out" - the uncertainty of conflict and confusion that arise in long lines - offering promotional opportunities with failed knowledge and understanding of the PROMOTION! - the inconsistency of staff asking customers "for their telephone" to credit their purchases with "points to earn" or when customers supply their food requests and tele- information the employees appear clueless and customer are repeating their orders "over and over" and reconfirming their order "over and over" again. -depend upon your visits your hamburger may have been prepared (the patty pre-cooked) not on the grill. So your hamburger experience may be "super hot" on busy days and nights but "Luke warm" on other days and nights. - the uncertainty of the "other" section where customers can place orders are "open or closed" I haven't figured it out yet--neither have they. The reason why most ppl will order at the original location because the emphasis of production is placed on the landmark location--not the side bar to handle crowd overflow, etc... Original Tommy's Burgers has mastered the art of food not public relations--for example, read Yelp Reviews. Part II: Customer Satisfaction Foods earn 3 - 4.5 Stars ***** The food is enjoyable and can easily bring a smile to your face. No one enjoys going from "smiling to frowning" for any reason (before, during or after). I hope that personnel do better to improve customer experience before customer satisfaction--hence "customer" is before customer service. I recommend this location. Buyer BeWare.

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    The man, the myth, the legend! The late great founder Tommy Koulax.
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    Habit Burger & Grill

    Habit Burger & Grill

    3.5
    (212 reviews)
    1.8 mi
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    What a very cool place! If you were a Dodgers fan and you're in this area, which is very close to…read moredodger Stadium so if you go to a game, I would come here afterwards. Very, very cool, cool memorabilia, and dodger themed. I've been to many habit burgers around Los Angeles and as always, it's consistently delicious All of the people behind the counter were super friendly and made sure that everything was cleaned in the dining room and the condiments area. There is a parking lot and it's pretty tight, but we were able to find a spot pretty quickly and we were there over a weekend. The Dodgers were not playing so I would imagine it gets pretty busy when there is one.

    I always been pretty fond of this chain. Especially since they originated where I went to school in…read moreGoleta. This particular location is right down the street from Dodger Stadium. They got a makeover complete with a mural that features a homage to the Dodgers! I came in on opening day of the 2026 season where first 100 people received their 'Blue Wave Shakes'. There were additional people from habit there for the festivities and everybody was very friendly and the service was great from ordering to keeping the place clean as people kept on coming through. When I got there, there was a bit of a line as expected, but the line moved pretty efficiently. When it was my turn to order, I got the double char, fries, and of course, the blue wave shake. I thought everything was delicious. I like their burgers because it's a little thicker and it has that grill char flavor to it. There were other giveaways and festivities going on, but I couldn't stay too long. I had a lot of fun and it got me excited to kick off the new baseball season. And above all else, it was a great meal. I remember getting burgers from the original location when I was on a road trip with a few high school friends checking out the school for the first time as well. So eating at this chain always gives me a little bit of nostalgia. Overall, great option to eat when you're in the area or before or after Dodger games. You could also bring in the food into Dodger Stadium.

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    Leo's Tacos Truck

    Leo's Tacos Truck

    4.0
    (497 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $

    Been to a lot of taco trucks and Leo's is one of my regular spots when I want something quick and…read moresolid. Nothing fancy here, just straight street tacos the way it should be. My go-to is the carne asada burrito, good size, good flavor, and always comes out hot. Sometimes I'll add a couple al pastor tacos, hard to pass up when they're slicing it fresh. Line can get long but it moves fast. Prices are fair for LA and portions are good. You're basically standing and eating on the curb, but that's part of the taco truck experience. Giving 4 out of 5 because it's still a taco truck, not the cleanest setup and no real seating, but the food is consistent and always hits the spot. I keep coming back.

    I would give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the horrible service. The ladies who serve as…read morecashiers always have an attitude. As if it was my fault they work there or that they are having a bad day. I always try to be respectful but I realize that every time I come to eat here (which is often because I love the food) not even my thank you is sufficient for them to give me good service. Sad that my own people (Latinos) have to be so rude for literally no reason. How hard is it to treat someone with respect? I can't even count on my fingers how many times this has happened. I hope the owner sees this and comes to have a sit down with his employees about serving people the correct way, with kindness. Food is fire, I ALWAYS get the Al Pastor Tacos (crispy meat, extra pineapple which they sometimes forget to put in but never forget to charge me the extra 50c per taco). This place is clean and close to my home, this is the only reason why I continue to come. I've never had this issue in Hollywood location.

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    Howlin' Ray's

    Howlin' Ray's

    4.7
    (8.3k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    Where do I even start Howlin' Ray's is hands down the best hot chicken in LA! I went to the…read moreChinatown location with my family yesterday, and it did not disappoint. Parking can be a bit hectic, but luckily it wasn't too busy this time. Our wait was only about 15 minutes, which is amazing considering it can easily be 30+ minutes on a normal day. They do have outdoor seating, but it's limited, so we ended up eating in the car with the AC on since it was such a hot day. Honestly, still worth it! I ordered the Sando (chicken sandwich) with a medium spice level, and it was perfect. The chicken was super juicy, the spice had just the right kick, and the coleslaw was fresh with crunchy pickles that balanced everything out so well. I also got a side of their shake fries my absolute favorite. They were golden, crispy, perfectly seasoned, and dipped in the comeback sauce... chef's kiss! On top of the food, the customer service at this location is amazing. The staff has great energy, super friendly, and very interactive with customers, which makes the whole experience even better. If you're ever in Downtown LA, I highly recommend checking them out. 10/10 every time!

    After years of driving by when in the neighborhood & either not finding parking or on a time…read morecrunch, I've driven away sad without trying this place. Finally I made it! Only about a 15min wait in line. Ordered w/Ryan who had such a great attitude & very welcoming. Ordered chicken sando (mild) fries, comeback & tang sauces. Food came out quickly. Chicken sando is big, great portion size of fries as well. Definitely can share. Normally I don't care for crinkle fries but they were fried & seasoned to perfection. Honorable mention to the staff behind the counter as well, every person I made eye contact with (although they were busy) returned a smile. I appreciate feeling welcomed. Great people & great food.

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