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    WaBa Grill

    2.6 (49 reviews)
    Special Hours 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Rosa G.

    Hard working employees they only had 2 and they were very nice and friendly. The food was delicious I really liked the taste. I wish they gave more chicken and steak for the family meal. It states it's supposed to be to be enough for 4 people but the portion on the protein is so small. Not enough. They did run out of white rice by the late afternoon noon. So I only got to try the brown rice which was good.

    Plantspired steak and chicken bowls
    Jocelyn A.

    Came in after picking my wife up from work. We didn't want to cook or eat leftovers. We stopped by Waba for the first time today. She got the teriyaki chicken bowl, I did Waba plantspired steak. Food didn't take long to come out, and was absolutely delicious! My wife wanted to trade me the chicken for my plant steak the steak was so good. Both dishes were amazing, though the plant steak was definitely better. We will definely come back when we want a healthy, tasty alternative to cooking at home. Cook music as well

    Waba bowl

    Got the waba bowl on my lunch during a huge delivery day. Had to use the restroom honestly so I came here (wasn't initially going to eat here) but I ordered bc I felt bad using the facilities without being a customer lol. I was so focused on using the restroom I quickly ordered incorrectly. Once I got out of the bathroom I asked the lady to correct my order and she was nice enough to do that for me! Thanks for hooking it up I really appreciate the effort! Great customer service

    Savanna D.

    I Ordered Food From Waba Craving It Because I'm Pregnant and there was F**ken Hair In My Steak Bowl So Disgusting! I call they tell me Bring it back and they will make me a new one F**k That I'm So Disgusted By Waba Period Now Never Again

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    Esteban M.

    Food was good ....cashier was rude it was on a wednesday night May 12 2021. she seemed in a bad mood even though they were not closed yet. I asked if i can still get the free avocado deal and they said no i had to do it when i ordered even though its free ‍ I wont be coming back here.

    I have always loved Waba because of the freshness and filling it is. But I'm not so sure how "fresh" it is now. Ordered the salmon veggie bowl and bam! We found a little friend in the salmon. Now how the heck can a worm get in the fish? Literally inside of it? Probably because it's old? Who knows. No explanation just a we're getting a refund back and they'll check the store out, but what else can we expect right? Keep an eye out for the extras you didn't pay for lol

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    Yesi A.

    It's a hit or misss... this particular day the food was great but the over all ambience is sso strange and uncomfortable I got bad vibes. I was in a hurry during lunch break and got the teriyaki tofu veggie bowl which was incredible. It was made like in 2 minutes! They did a good job and everything was nice and clean. I love the hot sauce it clears your sinuses. Overall itt was a good experience for me.

    I ordered brown rice , when I got home ready to eat is white rice

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    i really enjoy coming to this waba grill. the staff is friendly and always get my orders out quickly when i'm on a rush during lunches

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    Ragin’ Pot

    Ragin’ Pot

    4.5
    (395 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Food was very delicious, fulfilling yet light altogether. The Spam and Egg Banh Mi stayed intact…read more The fried egg rolls also tasted good and were a good portion size. The Vietnamese coffee had good flavor as well and had a good blend of bitter sweetness that complimented the food well. Service was fast and helpful. Peaceful ambiance for a Thursday afternoon. Will comeback

    Was driving by on our way to some other restaurant when my partner insisted we pull in. From the…read moreparking lot we could see only one table with a two people, but a large, happy looking, family was exiting with arm fulls of to go bags so we decided to chance it, my partner especially excited for hot pot. We let the group pass us and entered the restaurant. We were promptly seated at a corner table and given menus. It did take a bit for the server to come back to take our order, but we did realize we came in 1/2 hour before closing, so we eased off a bit. My partner order the hot pot and was very happy with his choice. The server came back with a hot plate and instructed us how to cook the meat. I was a bit apprehensive about having to cook my own food, but the fragrant smell as it cooked changed my mind. The broth was flavorful and the veg and meat were tender as they soaked up the soupy goodness. I also ordered the boa buns and the pillowy texture, mixed with the soft pork and crunchy cucumber and carrots made my belly sing. We slurped up our food and cleared out as quickly as we could. I hate being that person that lingers at closing time. What I do regret is that I did not take more time at their counter as we exited because it was full of snacks and curios that I love. Next time for sure!

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    Banh m Banh Mi Special Sandwich Cha lua
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    Asiatique Eatery

    Asiatique Eatery

    4.3
    (373 reviews)
    9.1 mi
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    Annette was our server at Asiatique Eatery, and she was fantastic. From the moment that we walked…read morein, she had a smile on her face and asked us to sit anywhere we'd like. We sat down near the entrance to get some of the breeze from outside. The decor of the restaurant is nice, with lots of Thai-inspired decor. Now let's get to the good stuff! The food here is amazing. I ordered a hot pot soup that was simply perfect. The amount of spice was just enough, and I love hot pots because they keep my soup hot. My husband ordered a beef rice bowl and added shrimp to it. The rice bowl was also so delicious. To go along with my meal, I ordered Thai boba tea, and I loved it! The portions are generous, so we had leftovers, which we were happy about! I definitely want to go back to try some of their shaved ice; it looks amazing. I can't wait to go back to try other items on their menu.

    Heard so many good things about this restaurant that it was time for a visit. Came on a Sunday…read morelunch hour when it wasn't particularly crowded and decided to eat outside on this beautiful day. We were seated on the front patio and given menus. It seemed to take a while till someone brought us water and another little while till our orders were finally taken. We requested two Thai iced teas which were quite delicious with coconut milk subbed for the cows milk. We told the server we would be sharing our orders. We shared a vegan hot pot and a Pad See Ew with chicken. The hot pot consisted of broccoli, shredded cabbage, carrots, steamed tofu, corn, udon noodles, two vegan dumplings, sliced squash, spinach and baby bok choy. Veggies were tender crisp although the broth was rather bland. The Pad See Ew was a bit disappointing. While the sauce was tasty, the broccoli and carrots tender crisp, the chicken was not only dry but quite tough and chewy. I must add, as were sharing these dishes, the server neglected to bring additional plates and a serving ladle for the soup. So my hubby had to go inside find someone and request the serving utensils for both dishes, plates and eating utensils for sharing. So we waited again. Not sure what folks ate that gave a five star review . What we experienced fell a couple notches below that rating. Would I return? Probably not, there are better options in Ventura.

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    Mango Sticky Rice Shaved Ice
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    Secret Bao

    Secret Bao

    4.5
    (725 reviews)
    33.8 mi
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    Solid spot with great asian fusion food. The baos are really quite tasty, but not as tasty as some…read moreof the even more unique dishes. The Scallops on a half shell are probably the best dish, the dumplings are fantastic, the fried rice is very good, and the crab hand rolls are absolutely amazing! Service was kind and efficient, drinks were good, but would love some more options, and the vibes were on point for this spot. Glad it's there, and hope to see it continue to thrive.

    Food: 4.5 We got…read more Kung pao cauliflower: 4 Flavor was really good and love the crunch of the peanuts but just a bit too salty. Chili crunch dumplings: 5 I love my dumplings and this is up there!! This was probably our favorite item. Would've gotten 2 orders looking back. Curry noodles w/ crab: 5 Amazing flavor. Loved the noodle texture. More soupy. Crab was a nice addition, a decent portion. Not shredded or small chunks but also not the most supple crab pieces either. But was happy that we added! Service: 10/5!!! Kathleen was amazing. So so nice. We originally had a different order but we kept going back and forth on items. Kathleen was not only helpful in helping us decide but came back to our table right before they started cooking and asked if we wanted to change our order only because the curry might give more contrast to our other items. I thought that was just so incredibly kind and really showed how she was invested in our experience. This is why I really wanted to write this review! Ambiance 5/5: Open kitchen is really nice and like that they had outdoor area. Garage parking next door too that wasn't too pricy. Overalls cute decor and clean space.

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    Sweet Potato Dumplings
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    Sama Sama Kitchen

    Sama Sama Kitchen

    3.9
    (736 reviews)
    33.8 mi
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    We came here for a late lunch as we saw it holds Michelin Bib…read more Sweet: great menu options. So many tasty choices. We ordered the Vietnamese chicken wings and braised pork noodles. Both very delicious. The wings were all flats so that was a plus alone. Full of good flavor and very crispy. The noodles were delicious as well. I recommend both. The restaurant is decorated very nice and the server was attentive. Sour: the restaurant was very clean but it bothers me so much when some places have a designated area that flies like to circle around that tends to be near the bar. I wish there could be more control to prevent that. I did really enjoy the meal but the portions were small. If it wasn't so good I would almost say the prices weren't worth it. You can definitely share but I would get at least 3 options for 2 people. My husband and I weren't that hungry so it was a decent amount since it was such a late lunch and we were thinking about getting something else shortly after. Overall I hope we are in town again soon as there are other things I'd like to try.

    The chicken wings were absolutely amazing - if you do nothing else, order those!!! The Vietnamese…read morestyle was my favorite. The shaved bok choy and duck salad was SO good as well!!! The duck was excellent, and didn't feel too fatty - it was perfect. The drinks were good as well - had the spritz. Our servers were so polite and friendly, and honestly just felt like we were around friends. I like that this place, like many jn Santa Barbara, pays their staff a living wage and so you end up with a more authentic interaction that doesn't feel forced. The aesthetic was beautiful - perfect for a lunch date or for a dinner before sunset. Open air seating, beautiful decor, overall a lovely experience!

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    Braised Pork Mie Goreng ($23)
    Braised Pork Mie Goreng ($23)
    Morning After ($24) Nasi Goreng Jawa w/ Chicken Satay

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    Morning After ($24) Nasi Goreng Jawa w/ Chicken Satay

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