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    WaBa Grill

    3.1 (92 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    they didn't give a straw or ranch and the onion rings are absolutely disgusting like i wish i wasted my money on different food

    Lisette C.

    @ 7:35pm on 12/28/23 I ordered a Salmon Bowl to go. The server Brandon was great. Very kind, humble and focused. However, there was another employee who continuously distracted, Brandon with gossip. Unbeknown to the other employee, Spanish is my first language. She continued with her unprofessional gossip while sweeping/cleaning and returned to the grill to handle food without washing her hands or wearing gloves. I immediately had to call her out on it, as it is a health concern and a health code violation to Brandon. Which he notably addressed with said employee. Said employee made it known out loud her discontent with my concern. New management, please do better. Thank you!

    Bowls with no veggies didn't even notice till  I added my carrot and jalapeños

    every time I come here I have to double check to see if I have all my items since they always forget came in on 2-12 -2025 at 6pm for my food got everything but veggies in my bowls even though I ordered rice and veggie Bowles staff are nice just would hope they would double check orders and honor my order because the bowls with veggies cost more than the ones without them

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    Kimberly M.

    I FOUND A METAL NAIL IN MY PLATE!!!! I am still in disbelief about this situation. My 60 year old aunt was lucky to have not found this nail in her mouth. It took the staff 4 hours to get back to me after I had called and sent photos of this issue. I was told they had no idea how this happened. The fact that they don't know worries me. Is the staff lacking food safety training? A training even more important during this pandemic. The solution to this problem was a refund. How is this refund going to reassure me that I am safe to eat Waba again? I am a frequent customer and I am extremely disappointed with the lack of care. It has been over a day since I sent an email with photos and I have I not received a response back from upper management. HOW IS THIS NOT A PRIORITY!

    Both of what I paid for.
    Denise J.

    I came to pickup lunch here after seeing a client. Still in a middle of a pandemic but you can order inside. The woman working the register was very friendly, helping me decide what I wanted. I ordered a chicken and steak bowl. I got all the way home to Santa Monica just to find no steak in my bowl.... I rather the chicken be missing than the steak since the steak cost now. What a bummer! Nevertheless, the food was okay. I wish the veggies were cooked longer. They were all very crunchy. Double check your order before leaving.

    Burnt chicken & so much waba sauce.

    Had the worst experience ever, the food (Chicken & Beef) was burnt and full of nothing but waba sauce. I understand it comes with waba sauce but this time around it was just a whole puddle on my rice, veggies and chicken/ beef. (My husband had also said light waba sauce. )There was even burnt black ashes on my food. To top it off I called to let them know about the situation and they said they would give me back my money because my food wasn't eatable. Yet they went on and charged my husband credit card twice & didn't even fix anything I had told them about. It's not the first time yet we still gave it a second try and the same thing with this location. Don't recommend at all! If possible no star at all.

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    Xenia R.

    Worst location ever!!!! They didn't cook the chicken enough! It has no flavor! They cooked it dry with no sauce! I tried calling to complain number doesn't go through. Asked for an extra tray of chicken and they gave me this little cup of chicken!! Never going back there again. I worked all night and took my son to practice this afternoon. If I wasn't so tired and in need of sleep I'd drive back to get get my money back and return the food. $40 down the drain!

    Clean soda machine area
    Peter C.

    The closing of Teri & Yaki on Arroyo in Pasadena made me want to try Waba Grill. The food is actually pretty similar. First of all, this restaurant is CLEAN. As we walked in, people were mopping the floor. The soda machine area is well-stocked. Bathroom was clean. Even the trash cans were clean. The staff here are definitely on it. We got 1 Waba plate and 1 salmon & veggie bowl. Everyone was happy with their food. The only thing that I might change is asking for no sauce, since they also supply their sauce and small containers near the forks & napkins. But the food is hot, fresh and arrived quickly. The ladies behind the counter are so friendly, and even took time to smile, wave and play peek-a-boo with the littler one, and it's such a nice touch to see people interested in customer service that goes beyond their job. If you're needing dinner and your fridge is empty, this place is definitely worth a shot!

    This food was gross
    FD Mack D.

    Gross tofu ever just wrong for $12.89 well lets start with the tofu it's plain with some sauce it doesn't even taste like it's been on the grill. The orange I got was a old slice whatever Rice bland and the there salad sucks. Side avocado stinks like they cut it and the fridge stinks. The vegetables ok

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    Always a great experience! Fast service and love the healthy options they offer...both the chicken and veggie bowls are super delicious!

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    This place is a dirty spot workers are not wearing gloves while serving anything and tables are dirty.

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    Horrible customer service. Never polite and helpful. Food is not good. I will not come back

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    This place does not take American Express at all and you have to fully sign up for an account online to submit an order.

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    One star simply for closing early. We drove over an hour to get there and before there published closing time. They closed early.

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    Shannon, thank you for this awesome review! We really appreciate it!

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    Horrible service. Arrived at 7:40pm for doordash delivery. If you guys closed restroom at this time, why still open the restaurant.

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    The Oinkster - Oinkster Pastrami Sandwich

    The Oinkster

    3.8(4k reviews)
    2.3 miEagle Rock
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    I mentioned Oinkster to the husband ONCE after reading about it somewhere. We looked it up and…read morehe's been in my ear about it ever since. So, on our way home from spending the morning in Pasadena, we stopped in for a late lunch. It wasn't too busy when we arrived with a couple available parking spots right in front. The team member at the register was friendly and helpful as he answered our questions. Given our mutual love for pastrami, we decided to begin our experience with both versions -- House and Oinkster with chili fries to share. We were given a number, then got ourselves seated. Our order arrived just a few minutes later. Both pastrami sandwiches were pretty solid -- fresh and tasty. We can't say it's our favorite, compared to others we've had, but well prepared overall. I enjoyed the caramelized onions and red cabbage coleslaw in the Oinkster. The husband is a fan of the small container of horseradish mustard that comes with it. The chili fries were ok. The vibe is old school. The space is clean and bright. There was a constant flow of customers while we dined. It was apparent that most enjoyed having a beer with their meal. The husband on the other hand was admiring the Horchata smoothie. Maybe next time. :)

    I discovered the Oinkster while driving down Colorado and was immediately drawn in by how busy it…read morewas and its old school diner ambiance. I was surprised to find that it had been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives a few years ago! After ordering at the counter, seating is available either inside or outside. We ordered the Cluckster and BBQ Pulled Pork combo. Portions were generous for both and it was overall filling. Looking back, I wish I had tried the pastrami, which seems to be what they are known for. Overall, a great find, though on the pricier side!

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    Tic Tac Toe Pizza

    Tic Tac Toe Pizza

    4.2(119 reviews)
    2.1 miEagle Rock
    Kid friendly
    Private events

    This is my favorite local pizza spot. From a pop-up just outside of a little corner on Eagle Rock…read moreBlvd to an actual establishment complete with an outdoor patio with a family-friendly area, I am so glad it's in my town. We have yet to dine in, but have always picked up take out to bring back home to eat. The people who have served us were always very kind, and seemed very grateful for our patronage. I really appreciate that. Now the Food! We usually order the pizza for dinner and our go-to's include their Tic Tac Toe Pizza, as well as their LA Hawaiian. We once got their Spicy Margherita, which was good, but what really sold us was the hot honey that was drizzled on it. When we had first got it, we were offered hot honey to be added/drizzled on top of our other pizza and we thought "why not?" And we were so glad we didn't decline! We literally put their hot honey on everything we order now. The Tic Tac Toe Pizza we would rate a 9/10. Their LA Hawaiian (with hot honey) is our favorite and we rate that a 10/10. And their Spicy Margherita and regular Margherita we rate an 8/10. There's really something special about a pizza made in a wood-fired oven. Those random crisps from the heat, and the taste and texture of their dough is delicious. I am more of a thin crust type of gal, but I thoroughly enjoy the pizzas here. They are a little pricey, so we don't get them unless we are willing to splurge a little, or if we are simply just craving a good pizza. Will definitely continue coming here. Anyways, CHEERS! AND HAPPY EATS!! XOXO

    Pizza is legit great. That wood fire oven makes a big difference. BUT…read more.. Ordered online for pickup. Added (paid for) pepperoni to my spicy margherita pizza. Opened the box at home - no pepperoni to be found. Someone tell me why I tipped and how do I get my pepperoni money back... Listen up, Tic Tac Toe: there are literally 5 pizza places all within a mile and half of you. We chose your place and you let us down. Be better.

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    Original Tommy's - Tommy IG ads...

    Original Tommy's

    3.6(363 reviews)
    2.0 miEagle Rock
    $$

    Clean, well lit with drive through. Consistently good food. Can't go wrong with chili burger,…read morefries, and a drink. Fries are slightly crispy on the outside. Chili is great! Service is spot on. Open late so it's a great place when you are craving a little something to tide you over.

    I normally don't eat at Tommy's. I used to as a kid, but my family went so often that I quickly got…read moretired of it. Still, I decided to give it another chance around 8 PM yesterday since my family was visiting LA and this was their choice. That turned out to be a big mistake. The experience started off poorly at the register. Since I'm not familiar with their menu or promotions, I asked a simple question about a deal my mom mentioned to confirm whether it was valid that day. The cashier immediately snapped and told me to "either speak up or have your driver talk for you." It was unnecessarily rude and caught me completely off guard, especially because I was already speaking clearly imo. When my boyfriend tried to ask the same question, she didn't even answer it. Just repeated a price, which wasn't helpful at all. At that point, we gave up and just ordered. Even then, the ordering process continued to be frustrating. She repeatedly got our order wrong when reading it back, and we had to correct her multiple times. The whole interaction felt rushed and unnecessarily tense. Better customer service training would really go a long way here. Then came the food. I ordered chili cheese fries, and at first, I thought maybe this visit would redeem itself. They tasted decent, which I appreciated because I was hungry. But halfway through, I started getting sharp stomach pains and had to stop eating immediately. I gave the rest to my boyfriend (who thankfully didn't get sick), but I ended up with a pretty bad stomach ache and we had to go home, smh. So the one time I decide to give this place another chance, I get rude service and feel sick afterward. Between the attitude at the register and the food making me feel unwell, this experience was frustrating from start to finish. I do understand why people feel nostalgic about this place since my own family has been coming here for years but unfortunately, I will not be returning.

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    Eagle Rock Kabob - Shirazi Salad.  Fresh diced tomato and cucumber

    Eagle Rock Kabob

    4.5(220 reviews)
    2.3 miEagle Rock
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    I ordered two of the $195 platters for my wife's birthday part. We had a ton of other food as well…read moreso this wasn't our primary eats for the party. Tony from Eagle Rock was super nice on the phone, was able to work with me on what we needed and we picked up the food right on time. The food was also very good, everyone enjoyed it very much. The big knock I have is that this cost me over $400 and it looked like half the food wasn't there. I mean this was not a lot of food at all, which for the price should be enough food for 25 people minimum. I'm just glad we had the other food or else this food table would have looked abysmal! This looked like food for 10 people, maybe 12 max. I'd go here for a plate, but never cater if that's normal for the amount of money I paid...

    I really enjoyed my meal here--the chicken platter was delicious, and I especially appreciated how…read morefresh all the ingredients were. It comes with a side salad and your choice of one additional side; I went with the quinoa tabouli, which was light, flavorful, and satisfying. The portion sizes were just right, and there's plenty of parking available, which made the visit even more convenient. The location is part of a lively strip mall with a variety of options--there's a Menchie's for a sweet treat afterward and a Sprouts nearby if you need to pick up groceries. While there's no public restroom on-site, I was able to use the facilities at Sprouts without any trouble. The overall atmosphere was welcoming, and everyone I interacted with was kind and helpful. I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu.

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    Spitz - Eagle Rock

    Spitz - Eagle Rock

    3.9(1.5k reviews)
    2.8 miEagle Rock
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    Spitz consistently delivers, and it's easily one of my favorite casual restaurants to grab a quick…read morebite. It's a new take on Middle Eastern fast food. This location does not have any indoor seating, just outdoor. It has a great atmosphere, fast service, and even better food. Everything here is incredibly flavorful, and I love that the meals feel high-quality and has a modern twist to it. Their wraps and gyros are amazing but if you want a more hearty pick definitely go with the doner basket or the doquitos. Love their creative creations!

    I used to rave about this place and ate here for years but after today will NEVER return. I placed…read morean order for the street cart doner and i was told delivery would be within 30-35 min. Okay cool, so then tell me why my food got to me an HOUR late and was ice cold to the touch AND my bag wasn't stapled shut properly where anyone can mess with my food? I said screw it let's just reheat it and eat since I'm starving. Tell me why when I opened my food, there was HAIR IN MY FOOD! That is DISGUSTING! I tried calling the store 7 times to speak to someone about getting a new order because of the issues i had with this one, not a single employee answered the phone. I left the store an angry voicemail and you'd think they would want to make it right? Na they don't give a sh*t about their customers. No wonder their ratings having been slowly getting lower and lower. Shut this business down already. Trash employees with trash training and clearly now trash food. It takes a LOT for me to leave a negative review on a business because I know how impactful these reviews can be. In this case I truly hope this review alone costs you guys a fortune so you learn how to deal with customers that are spending their hard earned money at your establishment and not leave us high and dry with trash after you steal our money. I didn't get what I paid for so this to me is theft. No wonder they call themselves spitz. They'll spit in your face after they take your money. Side note the photos i included was just the first i found, there was a couple more around the fries. But was so disgusting i just threw it away and didn't go digging for more.

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    Goldburger - Gold burger  @dangit.all

    Goldburger

    4.3(504 reviews)
    0.8 miHighland Park
    $$

    Alright guys I had been day drinking all day at The Rainbow paying respects to Lemmy and when we…read moregot back to Highland Park the crew was HOUNGRY We decided we needed big burgers and chose none other than Goldburger. The lady at the window was super nice! We decided to eat in the hallway adjacent to the kitchen, it was a nice warm night and the hall has a bunch of cool plants hanging Let's get into it!! I ordered the signature Goldburger and decided to add pastrami! Look at that! It's sliced thin and comes across kind of like a mound of bacon, melts in your mouth along with the rest of the burger. Very interesting combination it comes highly recommended! We went with curly fries cuz we are from the Midwest and there are no Arby's out here lol but I opted to grab a side of their classic sauce, which ROCKS! It was so good I was pouring it on the last few bites of my burger. Do yourself a favor and get some classic sauce and pour that stuff right on your burger, you won't be disappointed! Check it out!!

    Got the Goldburger and the Bar Burger. Pretty easy review for a pretty easy spot…read more Menu is small which is always a good sign -- means they're focused and everything is fresh. No overthinking it, just burgers done right. Both were solid, no complaints. Staff is cool too. Nice, patient, not rushing you even when it's busy, which I always appreciate. Only real downside is seating... but honestly that's kinda the deal with all their locations. You either find a spot or you're eating like you just made a life decision on the sidewalk. That said, it's still one of those spots you can just pull up to, get a good burger, and keep it moving. Next time I already know -- I gotta try the patty melt.

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