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11/02/2026
20 years of WaBa. Endless reasons to celebrate. ❤️
We're keeping the anniversary party going with another week of exclusive offers for our WaBa Rewards Members! 🥳 Swipe through to see what's coming your way from 11/2–11/8:
🥣 Buy 2 Bowls, Get 2 FREE
🥟 FREE WaBeverage + 5pc Dumplings with $20+
🍰 FREE Vanilla Crepe Cake with 2 Entrées
🎉 $10 OFF $40+
More rewards, more favorites, and more ways to celebrate 20 years of the LA Original! Head to the WaBa Rewards App to claim your offer and keep the celebration going! 🎁
10/31/2026
Things are getting a little scary around here. 🔥🎃
Not because it’s Halloween. Because someone brought out the WaBlaze. 👀 Can you handle the heat?
10/28/2026
We always treat our regulars right ✨😉
10/26/2026
Our 20th Anniversary party is still going, and we saved room for dessert! 🎉🍰
We’re keeping the celebration sweet with our Vanilla Crepe Cake with Mixed Berry Compote, here for a limited time, so consider this your excuse to grab a slice. 🫐
And there’s still more to celebrate. ❤️ WaBa Rewards Members can follow along as we continue celebrating 20 years, the WaBa Way.
Here’s to 20 years of making better everyday choices & everything still to come. 🎉
10/24/2026
Born in LA with a love for good food and doing things a little differently. 🌴🥢
From the bowls you know by heart to the sauces you always grab extra of, we’ve always kept it simple: good food, big flavor, the WaBa Way.
10/21/2026
is still going strong, and shrimp is having its moment. 🍤✨
Bowl or tacos? How about one today, the other tomorrow? Problem solved. 😌
10/20/2026
So many ways to Happy Hour, so little time 🥢👀 Boom Boom Tacos (Chicken or Tofu) or 5pc Original or Chili Crisp Dumplings, your pick, all paired with a Value-Size WaBeverage, 2PM-close, Monday-Friday! Comment your favorite down below 👇
10/19/2026
20 years calls for more ways to celebrate. 🎉❤️
This week, WaBa Rewards Members get to pick their perk! Swipe through to choose one of four rewards to enjoy from 10/19/26 – 10/25/26:
🥢 20% off $20+ order
🥟 Free 10pc Dumplings with $20+
⭐ 4X Rewards Points
🥣Free Anniversary Crepe Cake with 2 Bowls
Your week, your reward, your way — the WaBa Way. Choose your favorite in the WaBa Rewards App and keep the 20th anniversary celebration going!
10/17/2026
Kid approved, parent-approved, wallet-approved. 🙌 Every Saturday & Sunday, order any regular entreé and get a FREE Chicken, Sweet & Spicy Chicken, or Tofu Mini Bowl for the little ones (or for yourself 😆) Use code KIDS at checkout.
10/15/2026
Find your perfect pairing every weekday for Happy Hour. There’s no wrong answer! 😋
Choose between one of our Boom Boom Tacos or 5pc Dumplings (Original or Chili Crisp) + a Value-Size WaBeverage for only $5 from 2PM–close, Monday–Friday.
10/12/2026
20 years of making better everyday choices, the WaBa Way. ❤️
From our very first bowl to the one you’re ordering today, we’ve spent two decades keeping it simple: quality ingredients, meals made your way and choices that fit into everyday life.
And because 20 years deserves something sweet, we’re celebrating with our NEW Vanilla Crepe Cake with Mixed Berry Compote, available for a limited time. 🍰🫐
Here’s to 20 years of doing things the WaBa Way — and plenty more to come. 🎉 Stay tuned for more anniversary celebrations, and make sure you’re a WaBa Rewards Member so you can join in on the party!
10/09/2026
Three drinks. One very important decision.
🧋 Thai Tea
🥭 Dragon Fruit Mango Lemonade
🍓 Strawberry Watermelon Lemonade Energy Refresher
Choose wisely! Or just come back for the others.
10/06/2026
Why stop at one when three tacos are right there? 🌮🌮🌮
Our Boom Boom Taco Trio understands the assignment.
10/03/2026
A weekend win the whole family can get behind! 😌
every Saturday & Sunday with the purchase of any entrée. Use code KIDS at checkout. See you there!
10/01/2026
Seafood Month? Say less. 🐟
Celebrate with a favorite: our Salmon Bowl. Flame-grilled salmon, steamed veggies, rice, and plenty of WaBa Sauce to bring it all together!
Consider this your sign to switch up your usual. 😉
09/30/2026
With sips THIS good, everyone needed a taste!
Grab our Boom Boom Taco (Chicken or Tofu) or 5pc Original or Chili Crisp Dumplings + a Value-Size WaBeverage during Happy Hour, 2PM–close, Monday–Friday.
09/29/2026
Tuesdays just got a whole lot better. 🌮🥢
Grab our Boom Boom Taco (Chicken or Tofu) + a Value-Size WaBeverage during Happy Hour, all for just $5! 2PM–close, Monday–Friday.
09/24/2026
Morning, afternoon, or evening, there's never a wrong time for WaBa. 🥢🧡 Whether it's a quick lunch, a afternoon snack, or dinner with the crew, we've got you covered!
09/22/2026
Cozy season is here, and so are your WaBa cravings. 🍂🥢 Whether it's takeout on the couch or dine-in with the fam, there's nothing like cozying up with your favorite bowls!
09/21/2026
Today's about gratitude, and honestly, we've got a lot of it. 🧡 For every guest who's made us part of their routine, every team member who shows up with heart, and every bit of love this community has shown us since day one, thank you. We wouldn't be WaBa without you. 🙌
09/18/2026
We say "Kids Eat Free," but adults are welcome too, no kid required! 😌
Order any regular entrée and get a FREE Mini Bowl for yourself or anyone in your group, every Saturday & Sunday.
02/12/2020
We just found your WaBa bowl's favorite side-kick 🦸
02/11/2020
Hey Hemet, our favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch. We call it, LUNCH!
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02/08/2020
The perfect post-workout meal for every New Year's resolution 🏃 Order online for fast & easy pickup OR delivery 📲
#2020
02/06/2020
What did the salad say to the chicken?
Lettuce be friends 🤭
02/03/2020
One. Bite. At. A. Time. 😋
- Skinless, never frozen, all-natural chicken w/ freshly steamed broccoli
02/01/2020
Don't just let the clouds roll bye this month ⛅ Download the WaBa Rewards App and you'll always stay a click away 📲
02/01/2020
No, that's not just any type of fish... That's actually our wild caught Alaskan salmon topped with our signature WaBa sauce 😋
01/30/2020
Keep that 2020 resolution going strong with our all-natural chicken and freshly steamed veggies 🤤💪
01/28/2020
Name a better trio... we'll wait ⏰
Address
273 N. Sanderson Avenue
Hemet, CA
92545
WaBa Grill, N. Sanderson Avenue (Carlsbad)
Public transport
- Use the nearest bus stop along Carlsbad Blvd or nearby arterials, then walk to N. Sanderson Ave.
- From most downtown/central Carlsbad routes, take a local bus toward the N. Sanderson Ave area and follow signs/side streets to the restaurant block.
Driving and parking
- From I-5, take the exit toward Carlsbad Village/Carlsbad Blvd, then continue on local roads to N. Sanderson Ave.
- Turn onto N. Sanderson Ave and look for nearby street parking and/or lot parking in the immediate area.
- Parking availability can vary by time of day; allow extra time during evenings and weekends.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
10am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
10am - 10pm |
| Friday |
10am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
WaBa Grill on N. Sanderson Avenue in Carlsbad is a go-to Asian fusion spot for anyone looking for flavorful meals with a health-conscious focus. The menu is built around satisfying rice bowls made with fresh, never-frozen proteins, including chicken, rib-eye steak, wild-caught Alaskan salmon, jumbo shrimp, and plant-based steak and tofu.
What stands out is the commitment to healthier eating without sacrificing taste. With low-calorie, low-carb, and high-protein options available, it’s an excellent choice for diners who want something balanced and energizing—especially when you’re grabbing food on the go.
