WaBa Grill

I am only giving four stars because I asked for NO RICE get home and there was the rice :(anywho the food was good… definitely not worth the $ 11 for the plate but customer service from Josh was excellent! He took my order and he put NO RICE so some way some how the cooks must have misread my order… I’ll return to next time to try a salad.

I love waba grill !!! This place is way better then flame broiler or the other teriyaki chicken places. The customer service is awesome there and they are always fast. I can’t be in and out within 5 – 10 minutes.

Unhappy with the portions of my half & half bowl. The meat is scarcely scattered across a heaping amount of rice.
First time. Was looking forward to trying this, but there isn’t much to try.

A-​okay.
Today was my first time here. I picked up a half half veggie bowl with brown rice and added avocado due Unilocal reviews.
I would say the portion of beef to chicken was reasonable. However, I must say the beef had far too much teriyaki sauce (did I maybe get the bottom of the bunch?) to be enjoyable. I had to drink a bunch of water to wash it down. Other than that I felt like both the beef and chicken were cooked well.
The veggies were delicious but somehow the base of a cabbage made it into my bowl. Have you ever had the base of a cabbage? No? Well that’s because it’s very bitter. I tried to eat it because I’ve never actually had the base be put in my food and I figured what the heck, but that is definitely inedible– which makes me wonder about quality control…
Overall, though, the staff was warm and welcoming, and my food was ready quickly and I felt the price was reasonable for what I received. Unfortunately, my meal quality fell short of the rave reviews.

The foods great but the the girl working the cash register on Friday at 5pm totally kills it. Super rude. She has a terrible attitude. I walked in and she saw me and just ignored that I was standing there for about two mins, then had a terrible «you’re a burden» attitude. Girl you work in customer service change your attitude. The bathroom had no toilet paper and was messy, not terrible bust still. Other then that the chickens always great and the avocado always super fresh.

They are so skimpy on the protein (chicken and beef)! It was a joke. This was my 3^rd time thinking maybe they changed after I had gone there the first time they had opened. I wasn’t quick to review because I know they just opened. But sorry I have to say something now.

There’s something for everyone here. You can go heavy as you want with beef and white rice, or as light as you want with the salmon kale salad. I love Waba way more than I love Flame Broiler, which I think comes close to the same food, style, and price as Waba Grill.
I typically order the seafood, whether it’s the shrimp or the salmon. I love the char that’s achieved here, as it complements the rice so well. I have had the kale salad, which I find to be just all right and nothing more. However, it’s a great way to go light and healthy.
Overall though, Waba is a good alternative to the usual fast food fare, albeit, it will cost a little bit more than the burger and fries over at the McDonalds across the street.

Pretty good food. The shrimp was tasty, vegetables were not cooked enough and pretty flavorless. However, I realize part of the point is to be healthy and I was happy at getting to eat a whole bowl for a 440 calorie lunch. A little more than I’d like to pay for a faster food style place, but I’d go back

Not very good! They have small portions and there beef gave me gas. I’ve had way better!

Delicious. And the staff was very nice and even gave us to taste meat and the rice options !! Very good will be coming back !

I love WaBa Grill!!! Their food is always fresh and super tasty.
I always order their chicken bowl with white rice and all white meat. It’s only a little extra and it is my favorite.
Boyfriend always gets the beef bowl. He loves it and he says it is better than anywhere else.
I got my dad the chicken and veggies. He through their veggies tasted fresh.
The only place I go to for chicken bowls is Waba Grill. I’ve tried other places (Flame Broiler) and don’t think their food is as good.

It’s like a flame broiler but with more options than just beef and chicken. Pretty standard teriyaki style bowls but a step up from fast food.

Low fat, High protein, and Low carbs is the motto for Waba Grill. Most of the time when you include health, taste, and satisfaction in one sentence you are asking for trouble. Most health conscience restaurants lack flavor and taste, right?
Well, Waba Grill is one of the exceptions to the rule. This place is where Fast Food + Asian Fusion = Absolute Deliciousness. Waba Grill is known for its Charbroiled Chicken & Steak bowls/​plates with white or brown rice. Plus, why not throw a few vegetables in there too! The chicken is skinless, boneless and you have the option to get all white meat (of course that’s extra $$). The steak seems of high quality; unlike other fusion chains where the meat doesn’t look like actual meat. Unfortunately, I can’t speak on the Salmon and Shrimp entrees but I’m sure you can find a picture or review regarding the same.
The specialty that keeps me smiling here is a side order of Ribs. I don’t order them for myself but I will usually steal one or two off my «companion’s» plate. Also, I do like that they have a small service bar with green onions and peppers for add-​ons.
So far the service and quality has been pleasant at this establishment. My only complaint for the company is the seasonal fruit. How long is the ORANGE in season? Could you possibly offer me an apple, mango, pineapple slice, melon, strawberry, or even a grape? There are so many fruit options.
Overall, I like this place for eating smart and healthy.
Side Note: Their Waba Sauce/​Teriyaki Sauce is pretty stellar.

This place is overall good. My review is on the food not the inside itself.
I ordered the half/​half veggie bowl with avocado.
First off, avocado on this was thee absolute most amazing touch in the world. I love avocado, and the portion of avocado they give you is also very reasonable.
The chicken was good, my only complaint is the steak. My steak kind of tasted like it was still in plastic so I had a weird after taste but I still ate it.
Good portions, good prices.
Next to Costco, so lunch time or afternoons around 4 – 6 can be crowded.
Staff is very friendly and humorous.

Fresh and friendly… Often quality food is lacking in a «fast casual restaurant» but NOT here at WaBa Grill.
Stopped in not knowing what to expect, and was greeted by smiling staff who took the time to explain the menu and how items could be adjusted to my dining preference, without making me feel rushed.
Ordered the chicken salad, which like all there meat is grilled to order. (Next time I’m trying the freshly grilled salmon). The actual salad was HUGE and all the garden veggies just as fresh as the chicken. Price was under $ 10 and I had left overs!
Loved it so much started telling friends and family to check it out the next time they wanted a fresh and healthy meal on the fly! Definitely going back.

Fast. Fresh. Healthy. My favorite is the salmon and veggie plate on brown rice but today I had the white meat chicken salad plate. Delicious and perfect portions for lunch. There is a lot of parking even though Costco is next to it. Inside is clean and either tables or a window bar seat available. My go to spot for lunch!

I don’t eat teriyaki often, but when I do I go here. I used to go to Flame Broiler, but I’ve been going here since they have opened.
My daughter is very picky but she’ll eat at waba grill. Also the portions are bigger so I am able to share with her. The waba sauce is a must have and I recommend the big kahuna for a hearty appetite!
Cheers.

Down right amazing food. Nice clean place. Fast service. Friendly Staff. This place is great!
I honestly didn’t think I would Unilocal this place walking in, it was just a quick bite on a busy weekend but I was impressed that I had to show them some love.
Stepped into WaBa for a quick meal a couple weekends back. I went with WaBa because it was the only place in the shopping center that looked clean and like it would have fresh food. The place was busy but lines move incredibly fast so the busyness really just creates a nice vibe that you usually don’t expect at a quick serve place, reaffirming you made the right choice.
Service and Food:
As soon as I got to the line, we were greeted by multiple members of the staff, Greg who helped us asked if I had ever bee to a WaBa grill before, nope, he continued to explain the menu and tell me his favorite items. I went with the Chicken Salad which was really good. I MEAN REALLY EXCELLENT. Honestly I was surprised at how fresh it was, I expected something a little better than fast food but if I weren’t sitting there I would have thought my salad came from a tablecloth restaurant. It was fresh as possible, like that mornings produce fresh, no wilted salad served here. The chix cooked perfectly and sauced and seasoned just right.
Setup:
First, I was amazed how clean the place was. I mean WOW the whole restaurant was shiny! I also really liked the open kitchen behind the counter. You can see the staff hustling on orders and making your food fresh. The layout was also very modern and impressive, it made for a very comfortable meal.
Price:
I paid around $ 10 for my food and drink, I gladly would have paid more. The quality and value deserve 5 stars alone.
Overall, I will be back, I would recommend to a friend. Next time I’m trying the short ribs (I saw them cooking while I was at the counter and the looked BOMB!)

Was happy to see one was coming to Signal Hill
since I found ones in LA super.
First visit here, veggies overcooked
Place could use faster cleaning of tables once customers leave.
Busboy busy visiting with friends at table next to us.
I will give it one more chance, but will skip veggies.
Odd location of trash at the entrance, especially when customers have to stand in line next to it to order.

My third time coming to this place and it still doesn’t disappoint. The clean and healthy vibe is unparalleled unless you hit up a vegan shop.
The second time coming to this place I bought a friend of mine and he instantly fell in love. He ordered a chicken bowl and got a ton of toppings with the cute little ziplock bags they have. It was really packed for the lunch rush so we went over to Costco to eat. We just don’t like the crowds but they take care of the lunch rush really well. I like when they’re yelling out which bowls to make, a brown rice chicken bowl they call a brown bowl, love it.
I ordered the chicken bowl with veggies again but it’s just not my cup of tea on the veggies. I want them to be a lot softer in my veggies bowls. Harder veggies but at the same time healthier veggies, more nutrients cause not cooked or microwaves. My third time coming here I didn’t get them but I got the avocado and it wasn’t bad, it was a little softer this time but still probably not worth the $ 1.50
Their Waba sauce is amazing too. Not usually a fan of all the sauces and such but this one is good. By the time you finish all your chicken there’s usually a lot more rice to chicken with not as much sauce so having a little extra sauce for your rice helps out.
I’ll give them 4.5÷5 because I wish the veggies were softer. But still an amazing place. It has become my fiend and I new best place. Very healthy feel and you don’t feel grossly full afterword.