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    WaBa Grill

    3.1 (119 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    WABA GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Chicken salad / dumplings.
    Lianne K.

    Ambiance at this location is literally nothing to write home about. Bland, boring, uninteresting. It looks less like a corporate-owned, or even a franchise of a known entity, and more like a mom & pop that was put together on the cheap. I just looked it up - there are about 200 locations of WaBa Grill in California & Arizona. I'd expect more of an aesthetic, frankly. We had been to one in the Palm Springs area some years ago and recall it as being bright and cheerful. The menu leans toward healthy choices, which is great. We should all try to eat healthier, right? I went for a house chicken salad. Dear Hubby went for a plate with beef and chicken teriyaki over rice. My salad had a LOT of chicken! A very generous amount, actually. I shared some of my greens with DH, and sampled some of the beef and rice from his plate. We also ordered a side of dumplings, and those were flavorful and prepared just right. I even give them a thumbs up for having zero calorie vitamin water as an option at the drink dispenser. The cashier was friendly and helped us with the menu options, since we had a few questions. The orders came out pretty rapidly, which suggests that some of the basics are prepped already, and then the heated meats are added as needed. I'd give the place one more star except for the very basic, almost depressing interior. It was clean, and that's a definite plus! It just felt dark to me.

    Oliver J.

    This is the second time they get my order wrong! I love WaBa grill but I don't understand how they receive online orders and make them wrong. I got a chicken and steak plate and got no chicken or the sauce for the dumplings

    Chicken bowl with wanna garlic Serrano and boom boom sauce
    Ejoshua R.

    Great location during the day for lunch. Alex and Jose the staff there were super nice and welcoming and helpful with our order to get the best waba experience possible. The place was very clean and neat.

    Waba Plate and Sweet and Spicy Chicken Veggie Bowl
    Breezyy B.

    Waba has always been a safe choice for me. I don't come here too often, but when I do they never disappoint. If you need a well balanced meal, this is definitely the place to go. They prices are bad, and the food is delicious! The staff is always very nice as well.

    Chicken Veggie Bowl.

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    5 months ago

    We tried WaBa for the first time. The food was delicious and they had many varieties. We now go there quite often.

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    10 months ago

    I usually order the chicken veggie plate or mix beef and chicken with veggies. Healthy and delicious.

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    2 years ago

    So so, service is not great but decent food for fair price, it's not date restaurant but it'll fill you up.

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    2 years ago

    I enjoy going here. The bowls and plates are really good and fresh. The fried dumplings are excellent and quite tasty. Highly recommend!

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    4 years ago

    Decided to give this place another try, I was pleasantly surprised service was great and the food was tasty !

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    2 years ago

    Waba says kids eat free on weekends.. it's a lie.. they refused to give us a kids meal..

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    Ask the Community - WaBa Grill

    The Hat

    The Hat

    4.0(917 reviews)
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    Family-owned & operated
    Large group friendly

    Stopped by here for lunch right after landing in LA and it was packed with a lunch rush. We ordered…read morethe pastrami dip, pastrami burger, small fries, and onion rings. The pastrami burger and onion rings were the highlights for me. The onion rings were super crispy with a nice, light batter. The burger hit the spot too. The fries were a bit underwhelming though, kind of bland and definitely needed more seasoning. Overall, a solid stop if you're craving pastrami, but I'd skip the fries next time.

    Let's get one thing straight--The Hat isn't just good... it's the kind of place that makes every…read moreoverpriced, overhyped sandwich shop look completely ridiculous. I ordered the pastrami dip, and this is how it's supposed to be done. Not dry, not chewy, not some sad excuse for deli meat. This was juicy, tender, stacked high, and absolutely dripping with flavor. Every bite hits hard--rich, savory, and perfectly balanced. And the bread? Holds together like it actually wants to be part of the sandwich, not fall apart halfway through like a soggy mess. Now let's talk about the onion rings... because this is where they flex. You order a "large," and instead of some tiny portion pretending to be generous, they hand you a brown paper bag absolutely PACKED with crispy, golden onion rings. Not greasy, not limp--crunchy, hot, and seasoned properly. This is what a large is supposed to look like. Other places should be embarrassed. And the service? Fast, efficient, no nonsense. No attitude, no confusion, no standing around wondering what's going on. These people know exactly what they're doing. Orders come out quick, everything's hot, and the whole operation runs like a machine. That's how you handle volume without sacrificing quality--something a lot of places clearly can't figure out. No gimmicks. No trendy nonsense. No tiny portions dressed up to look fancy. Just big, bold, properly executed food that actually delivers on what it promises. Meanwhile, other spots are out here charging double for half the portion and calling it "premium." Stop it. This is the standard. Bottom line: If you want a real pastrami sandwich, real portions, and service that actually keeps up--go to The Hat. If not, go waste your money somewhere else. I'll be back. And next time, I'm getting another bag of those onion rings--because clearly, one isn't enough.

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