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    WaBa Grill

    3.3 (171 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Asian Fusion
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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

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    Teriyaki plate with no rice and salad and veggies
    Edmond A.

    WAba never lets me down. Been coming to this location for years and years since it opened. Their protein is so good, prices have gone up but that's due to higher costs in foods and inflation. Very tasty and good service, if it's not busy maybe 6-7 minutes for food, obviously during lunch hour it's longer. Parking sucks in the plaza because of other businesses. Ultimately it's a treat and great

    Waba grill $5 happy hour promotion in waba grill app

    Stopped by to grab a late lunch early dinner today around 4PM and noticed that the location was advertising a $5 happy hour deal (Mon - Fri 3PM - Close) for a 5pc dumplings and premium beverage combo. As I placed my order for two rice bowls, I also asked the cashier if she could add the happy hour deal since it was after 3PM, she proceeded to state that she couldn't add the deal because it wasn't starting until next month which is strange because the entire location had signage advertising the deal and there wasn't any specified dates for when the promotion would be running. I told the cashier that they should probably take the ads down if they didn't plan on following through with it or at least specify the dates the promotion would be running. She asked if I could wait a second while she asked the owner if she could apply the promo to my order and proceeded to text them, but didn't receive a response while I was there. She said she would attempt to add the promo and pulled out what seemed to be instructions on how to apply the promotion and said that it wasn't working. I paid for the bowls because I was parked in a 30 minute spot and didn't want to make the person behind wait longer to place their order, but honestly it seems like this location lacks knowledge of their own promotions. As I'm typing this the business icon for this specific location is the $5 happy hour promotion and the promotion is also being advertised on the waba grill app. If you plan on going for this specific promotion or any waba grill promotion in general, I recommend going to a different location because even with the promotion being plastered all over the store, the employee still wasn't aware of how to apply it or the details of it. I think this location would benefit from training their employees better to enhance the customers experience. The seating area looked clean, but I also didn't actually eat there so I can't speak much on the cleanliness of this location. The food was 2/5 stars as well, the chicken was dry and tasted more like fish and the steak was a bit burnt. I personally do not think I'll be returning to this specific waba grill location.

    First time to this Waba grill. Apparently, they are under new ownership. Very friendly staff and I love the new fake (plant) steak! If I didn't know better, my wife family and I would have thought that we were eating REAL meat. The taste was incredible! We also ate the spicy chicken and dumplings- tried every sauce - couldn't really figure out which one I liked better. All great tasting. Rice was fresh- perfect! Everything was super clean- restaurant and bathroom. My whole family enjoyed their meal, and we will definitely be back!

    I've been a loyal customer to waba grill for years. Not sure if it's just this location but I ordered a steak bowl with avacado and they gave me barely any meat! I basically just bought the most expensive bowl of rice. I even expressed to the workers that there was barely any meat and they kinda just shrugged their shoulders and told me that's the serving. I've never been so unsatisfied and felt so ignored after paying close to $30.

    Chicken/ steak veggie & rice bowl
    Samantha P.

    So good! Waba is simple, quick, and delicious. I got the half chicken half steak veggie and rice bowl, I think I preferred the steak side this time. When in doubt get both right? 10/10 scrumptious :)

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    6 years ago

    Sam is such a sweetheart! I loved his customer service. Will be ordering from this place again.

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    Griselda, thank you for this awesome review!

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    Great place. The man and women helping are so nice, helpful, polite and very clean! The food taste great and the offer brown rice!

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    I would not recommend coming here. No matter how good the food is, the owner is violently disrespectful and inconsiderate.

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    Oi Asian Fusion - Tapsilog Bowl

    Oi Asian Fusion

    4.4(1.5k reviews)
    3.8 miCanoga Park
    $$

    Made a trip out to Oi Asian Fusion after a friend's recommendation. This is a small and unassuming…read morerestaurant from the outside and even the interior may leave you wondering about the food. The food however is beyond phenomenal. This may be one of the best meals I've had in all of the valley. I tried the Tapsilog bowl which had a perfectly cooked egg, savory Garlic rice and a great helping of marinated Angus beef. I'd love to know what they use for the Beef Marinade because it was out of this world. A flavor explosion the likes of which I have never tasted. One bite and I started devouring the bowl and had to force myself to slow down and chew. I also tried their Pork bun which was delicious. A perfectly made bun with delicious cooked Pork belly and an excellent pairing of sauces and toppings. I've had pork buns from other places and the bun has always ended up being too sweet and ruined the flavors for me, this was NOT the case. This Pork bun was in a word, Delectable. The staff was very friendly and poliete. My one issue is the price is on the higher side but with as good as everything tasted I'm willing to splurge to give my mouth a taste of Nirvana.

    The boys and I were driving around for a bit to see what we wanted for lunch so I pulled over to…read morepull out the nifty Yelp app to see what was close by. We decided on Oi Asian which had great reviews, so why not. First off, let me say that there is plenty of parking, however, the parks are extremely narrow for some reason. It was a struggle to get in and out of the car due to the width of the parks smh. Anyway, once we got inside, there wasn't anyway at the register and after standing there for a while, I noticed the kiosk so unplaced my order there. There were only two cooks in the back. We placed our order and sat down. The place was clean but everything seemed like it was do it yourself. The boys were thirsty and there wasn't an option for water on the kiosk, so I called one of the cooks from the back to pay for a water and he rang me up. It was pretty rough in there. At one point I had to get up and grab my own fork by reaching over the counter. Once our food was ready, one of the cooks brought our food and I wasn't really feeling my meal, which was the dynamite crawfish bowl. I didn't like the sauce it came with. I just picked at the crawfish and left the rest. As for the boys meal, the fried chicken adobo bowl was REALLY good! I ended up eating theirs because my oldest son didn't like it, which was great for me lol. My youngest and I tore that bowl up. Anyway, the verdict is, I may search around for other options but I know that if I can't find anything else I can always grab a chicken adobo bowl but the service was pretty nonexistent. That chicken adobo bowl saved it. OOO 3 out of 5

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    Oi Asian Fusion - Dynamite Sweet Fries, Dynamite Crawfish Bowl, 8 Piece Pork Egg Rolls and 5 Piece Karaage Fried Chicken

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    Summer Rice Thai Bistro

    Summer Rice Thai Bistro

    4.6(149 reviews)
    3.1 miWoodland Hills
    $$
    Discounts available
    Free parking

    Amazing. Found this through the adjacent boba bar which is good on its own, and came back again…read moreanother day to try their lunch menu. All the food was delicious, it was good portioning and satisfying. The service is quick and the staff are all very kind and friendly. Ambiance is also casual and the place is very bright and pretty - enjoyable whether for a sit-down meal or for drinks. I'd come here all the time if I could, left all cleared plates. Also clean bathroom!

    I've been here twice now and both experiences were consistently good. The atmosphere feels cozy and…read morerelaxed, and I like that they also have a boba and milk tea bar connected to the restaurant. Service was friendly both times and the food came out surprisingly fast. I ordered the pad kee mao with extra chicken (only added extra chicken on my second visit) and overall thought it was very good. The chicken honestly stood out the most to me because it was actually tender and soft instead of rubbery or overcooked like you sometimes get from other Thai restaurants (especially "hole-in-the-wall" places). The noodles had a really nice texture too. Soft without being mushy, and the whole dish tasted fresh and flavorful throughout with no bland bites. The vegetables were cooked well and still had a bit of crispness to them, especially the carrots, bell peppers, onions, and string beans. Everything tasted fragrant and balanced with a light tanginess from the basil. I also appreciated that the dish wasn't greasy or overly oily, which can easily happen with drunken noodles. I got the mango iced tea at 25% sweetness and thought it was great. Refreshing and not overpoweringly sweet. My only small complaint is that the portion felt a little smaller the second time I came, even after adding extra chicken, and in general, the menu leans a bit pricey. Still, the quality of the ingredients and the consistency between visits makes up for a lot of that. Overall, really solid Thai food with fresh flavors and a comfortable atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd keep coming back to.

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    Summer Rice Thai Bistro
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    Blai

    Blai

    4.7(583 reviews)
    3.2 miWoodland Hills
    $$

    The food is a bit expensive but so good I keep coming back everything is always hot, fresh and…read moretasty.

    First time visit for a friend birthday. Was very excited to try this fusion restaurant…read more We opted for sharing dishes so we could all try a little bit of each entrée Shipping and grits: there were only three shrimp but I like the flavor just wish there were more shrimp. Dirty rice: I love dirty rice like from the south usually made with sausage so having it with ground beef, add a different flavor not better or worse just different. Okra: the fried okra was a very small portion with three of us to share. Garlic, green beans with tofu: this was a tasty side dish and there was definitely enough to share. Sticky mango rice: this was the dessert that we shared. I was full, but I still wanted to try it because I love sticky mango rice. I have never had it with the purple rice so that was a little different had more of a earthy flavor to it. The service was excellent. Our server was very pleasant. The ambience of the restaurant was very bright, colorful and definitely set the tone for a nice sitdown dinner with some friends. $$ :Overall it was a good experience. It is a little on the pricey end. I realize that eating out is a little bit more expensive these days however, some of the portions didn't seem to really reconcile the cost. Will definitely return with some friends and enjoy this truly unique diverse menu.

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    Box Thai Street Food - Pumpkin Curry with Your Choice of Protein a Box Thai Street Food Favorite!

    Box Thai Street Food

    4.7(946 reviews)
    2.6 miLake Balboa
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    Best Thai food in SAN Fernando Valley. Catering worked out…read moreamazing. Fresh ingredients with original Thai flavors.

    Updating my review from 2 stars to 1…read more.. The owner's response was dismissive and inaccurate. There were multiple people present during the call (on speaker), and our eyes LOCKED from the shock of the tone coming from this lady. Also, referencing another review that praised the service is irrelevant. One positive experience does not negate or invalidate a negative one. More importantly, I was told a refund would be issued. It has now been over two and a half weeks, and nothing has been received. That is unacceptable and shows lack of integrity. To be clear, the issue is not the incorrect order, mistakes happen. It is how it was handled: - Rude and dismissive response to feedback - Misrepresentation of the interaction publicly - Failure to follow through on a promised refund I had been a loyal customer for years and even recommended this place to others. Including the friend who lives down the street that we ordered from on this date of incident! Unfortunately, I can no longer do so. For context, feel free to review my other reviews...they are overwhelmingly positive. I do not leave negative reviews lightly. I am glad there are many amazing and friendly Thai restaurants in the area. My heart was broken but I hope I can help prevent a few from an unfortunate dining experience.

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    Box Thai Street Food - NEW!!! Chef Poo's Thai CURRY Al Dente Pasta

    NEW!!! Chef Poo's Thai CURRY Al Dente Pasta

    Box Thai Street Food - Salmon Panang Curry with MIXED SEAFOOD! WOW  on that's Kings Curry!

    Salmon Panang Curry with MIXED SEAFOOD! WOW on that's Kings Curry!

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    Apey Kade - Beef curry

    Apey Kade

    4.4(293 reviews)
    1.2 miTarzana
    $$

    Apey Kade, a Sri Lankan restaurant in Tarzana, continues to dominate, in the sparse landscape of…read morethis unique, fragrant and spicy island cuisine. This eatery has been around for a while, been always consistent in its high quality and therefore become a magnet for that hungry craving and adventurous foodie. Of the handful of Sri Lankan establishments in the SFV and its vicinities, Apey Kade provides the largest selection of staples, main dishes and those addicting appetizers called "short eats". Be it the fish roll (also called a Chinese roll), the cutlet, the patties, masala vadai, the scotch egg or the bacon & egg pastry, to name a few, everything is good here. For the mains, they have meals for string hoppers, hoppers, godamba rotis, pol roti and more. Let us not forget the ubiquitous rice and curry, the banana leaf rice packets and the lumprais. Important to note, for those that question it, Sri Lankan curries have a very different aroma, flavor and taste profile than food from any other country. The offerings here, are fresh and cooked with high quality Sri Lankan spices and ingredients. The pol (coconut) sambol is a must, it is intoxicating. Apey Kade is helmed by a delightful husband (Lalith) and wife (Niza) team, who are the culinary trifecta - owners, chefs and servers, at this small and cozy restaurant. Their humor, warmth and Sri Lankan hospitality, enhances the culinary dining (or to go) experience, that makes you desire to come back here, again and again.

    Definitely come, it's definitely worth it…read more Parking lot is small, and can be horrible, but get past that and come in and enjoy the small space. Being able to communicate with the owner is awesome. He is filled with personality, enjoys life and spreads joy. The food is awesome. It is of-the-best Sri Lankan food. Their items in the display case are good too, don't skip those, try them all! Definitely get a chai, it is SO delicious! If you are nearby and reading, come!

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    Apey Kade - Plain String hoppers meal combo

    Plain String hoppers meal combo

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    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon - Kee Mow & BBQ Chicken Lunch Special

    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon

    4.6(132 reviews)
    4.9 miVan Nuys

    So glad I got the opportunity to check this place out. The food was so delicious! I ordered the…read morecrispy rolls with sweet and sour sauce and they were cooked to perfection. The crispy rolls were so full of flavor. They give you around 6 rolls, which is plenty. The service was also amazing. The staff were attentive and helpful with helping me decide what to choose from on the menu. The place was clean and I appreciated the rear parking lot they have available. The food came out within 10 minutes. I will definitely visit this place again soon.

    Parking can be rough, but there is a parking lot in the rear as well as a handicap accessible…read moreentrance. We parked in the back and walked through to the front. At the front, there are menus that you can take to your own selected seats and review. When we came up to pick up the menus, we were greeted right away. When you are ready to order, just come up to the ordering window to place your order. We ordered lots of food. We ordered stir-fried mixed veggies, basil eggplant with beef, tom ka (soup with coconut milk), chicken sate (grilled sticks/skewers), and some crispy veggie rolls. The service was great! The food was fantastic. I would order everything again, and I will be coming back here again. Delicious food, great atmosphere. Very relaxing and pretty quiet. No loud music blasting away, easy to converse with your significant other, or friends. Highly recommended. Great flavors, great atmosphere, great food, great people.

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    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon - Waiting area has some nice and cozy seatings

    Waiting area has some nice and cozy seatings

    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon - Green curry fry rice

    Green curry fry rice

    Dek Sen's By Rustic Spoon

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