Top Asian Fusion Restaurant in Hawaiian Gardens
WaBa Grill
21702 Norwalk Blvd, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, United States
WaBa that for lunch?Buy One, Get One Chicken Bowl promoFree dumplings w/ first order from the app*Social Distancing review*Never wasting a good promo when I see one, WaBa Grill takes the place of a forgotten & short-lived teriyaki place. Similar to Flame Broiler, complete with skinless chicken (because thats supposedly healthier), I knew what to expect prior to ordering a chicken bowl.Chicken bowl-Diced, white meat chicken over a bed of white rice, with a slathering of the signature WaBa sauce. On the bright side, the bowl will fill you up. However, coming from a big Yoshinoya fan, the WaBa sauce is required to add flavor tootherwise dry cuts of meat. The rice was fluffy, though.Service was good. On my first visit, I ordered in person. The second, I ordered via the app, both with minimal wait. Parking is via a small private lot, shared by Popeyes Chicken. More available at the adjacent Food 4 Less lot.To-go & delivery are the only available options, due to current events.Maybe if I paid extra for the ribeye, wild caught salmon or shrimp (tofu available, too), the term meh wouldnt have popped into my head while eating WaBa Grills chicken bowl. Fat is flavor, and is good for you. The chicken bowl does provide calories & a substantial meal, but without a promo available, I dont think Id be a frequent customer.
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East Buffet
12100 E Carson St A, Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716, United States
To da East, my brotha, to da EastEast Buffet is an expansive Chinese buffet, located in the hood of Hawaiian Gardens. After the Walmart Neighborhood Market closed down, the shopping center had been mainly deserted. However, after East Buffet opened up shop, the parking lot has been bustling with hungry tummies awaiting to be stuffed.$9.99 weekday lunch, with 10% off couponSushi-Better in quality than most Chinese buffets, East Buffet had saba (mackerel) & unagi (freshwater eel) nigiri. The unagi wasnt as good as at sushi restaurants, but the saba was delicious, with the brightness of the brine & the fatty slices of mackerel. Another item I enjoyed was the fresh seaweed salad. I helped myself to quite a few helpings of that.Mongolian BBQ-De rigueur for Chinese buffets, the Mongolian BBQ here had all the bells & whistles expected. Beef, chicken, shrimp, assorted vegetables, noodles, brown eggs & enough diced garlic to vanquish Edward, Bella & the spawn from their loins (Twilight reference).Grill-I always make this my first stop, as there can be a substantial wait for your choices of meat to be cooked to your preference. Beef, marinated pork belly, pork chops, shrimp & squid. The beef was quite wonderful cooked medium rare. The pork belly was good, although I wouldve liked it to be cooked to a crispy texture. I enjoy squid, but something about the squid here seemed a bit off.Hot items-Other than a bowl of miso soup, I didnt partake of any of the hot items. I was more focused on the freshly grilled meat, Mongolian BBQ & sushi. My eyes spied fried chicken wings, pizza, French fries, clams, mussels, breaded & fried shrimp. My brother raved about the bourbon chicken, so Ill have to try that during my next visit.Dessert-Cant leave without satisfying the sweet tooth! On the healthy side, plenty of assorted fruit to choose from, such as cantaloupe, watermelon & strawberries. More on the sinful side, pastries & small cakes are on hand, like macaroons. Feeling devilish? Then about 12 flavors of Thrifty ice cream are hypnotizing each passerby, with their creamy texture & refreshing temperature. I had the green tea & chocolate, both delighting my tastebuds. To top it off, a chocolate fountain stands flowing its rivers of cocoa liquid. Marshmallows are directly to the right of the fountain, and diners can always use the fruit & assorted pastries if marshmallows arent their thing.Service was good. My brother had his soda filled several times without asking. Our plates were cleared in a timely manner, leaving us more time to fill our table space with more food. Ample seating, with a private dining area for large gatherings. The buffet is U-shaped, surrounding the main dining area. The restaurant, including the restroom, was kept clean the entire time I was there.Parking is in a private lot, shared by Pollo Inka Express, OReillys & other businesses.Oh, man! Looks like I have to dust off the elastic pants & XL shirts. East Buffet is a great buffet value, serving various food items which most people can find something to like. If you stick to the freshly cooked items, sushi & dessert like I did, then you wont leave disappointed. Ill have to limit my visits here, as self-control & buffet dont correlate in my mind.Highly recommend!NOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOMNOM