I went there for brunch and had the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and a Shrek Latte with matcha, brown sugar, cinnamon.I must say, the customer service and food both exceeded my expectations. I would definitely go there again to try other items on their menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Marc Tamsky
Last weekend our unannounced party of 30 took over the entire patio! We received amazing service, and felt very welcomed. Everything was delivered and prepared with care. You could really tell. Everyone enjoyed everything, from food to coffee and boba drinks. I don’t often leave reviews, but had to for this. Thank you to everyone at Wara Cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Olivia Dasso
Food was amazing! Portions are more than enough! Staff super friendly. Can’t say enough good things. My family got the classic breakfast, the chicken croffles and the French toast. Everyone was more than happy with their breakfast. Very excited to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leticia L
Visited Wara Cafe this past weekend and I wish my experience matched the many positive and 5-star reviews this place has.We were seated right away and the staff informed us that in addition to their regular brunch menu, the also had a Valentine's day menu. In addition to the standard brunch menu, they offer some unique items that we wanted to try. By the time, we had decided what we wanted to order, it was very difficult to get the staff's attention to take down our order.The majority of their brunch items come with roasted potatoes and a side salad, which looked very sad and when we tasted it, the greens were bitter. The highlight of the breakfast sandwich I ordered was the candied bacon.One of the items we were very excited to try was their croffle, unfortunately, that item never made it to our table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
Amy Baxter (Hoobernut)
This new spot is *the* new spot. Off Roswell & Schaefer, Shabu Wara offers brunch from 8am to 2pm and the food is amazing. I ordered the chicken & croffle and it's ridiculous- the chicken is super juicy and crispy, the croffle has officially ruined me on both waffles and donuts due to how delicious it is, and the chili syrup? You'll start adding peppers to yours at home.Then there were the drinks- have you ever had such great service that you followed staff from one locale to another? That's what I did and I didn't think the drinks or the atmosphere could be even better but it *is.* The Shrek Latte (matcha, brown sugar & cinnamon) tastes as great as it looks, and the Cha-Cha Latte (hojicha & matcha) may be my new go-to, because the roasted flavor really comes through and is refreshing iced after a meal. Seriously, this place is a gem. Try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wesley C Erickson
Wow, considering the cafe has only been open for two months, they’re doing a phenomenal job. Service, food and atmosphere were all excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive.We ordered the classic omelette, breakfast burrito and hot hojicha (roasted green tea) latte with oat milk. I would like to come back and try other items for sure, as well as their shabu / hot pot some time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ray D.
The UBE hot latte was really good. I will try the iced UBE latte on my next visit.The French toast with UBE was really good. As a fan of UBE, more UBE would have been great.As it was the first time here, the experience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
M'Barak “Bo Hmood” Al Hmood
This place should be called “Flavor cafe” food is reaaaaalllly great .. mouth watering juicy chicken .. crispy and fluffy waffles fresh fruits .. fresh avocados crispy sour dough .. coffee was so good we refilled it twice! .. atmosphere is sooooo family oriented .. service is surprisingly good they hired the most polite gen Zs out there ? .. smiling friendly welcoming they are shockingly polite .. one of the few places who have CLEAN NONSTICKY tables and floors .. the cleanest men’s bathroom I have ever used for a busy place really job!????????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Google user
This place should be called “Flavor cafe” food is reaaaaalllly great .. mouth watering juicy chicken .. crispy and fluffy waffles fresh fruits .. fresh avocados crispy sour dough .. coffee was so good we refilled it twice! .. atmosphere is sooooo family oriented .. service is surprisingly good they hired the most polite gen Zs out there ? .. smiling friendly welcoming they are shockingly polite ? .. one of the few places who have CLEAN NONSTICKY tables and floors .. the cleanest men’s bathroom I have ever used for a busy place really job!????????
William Ko
This place is a mom and pop Shabu place and owner decided to open a brunch on the same spot from 8am to 2pm. Shabu opens for dinner at 5pm.The food are delicious and humongous. We ordered 2 Wagyu hamburger and 1 Fried Chicken Croffle. One hamburger has an Avocado add on for $2 and other one has a candied bacon add on for $3. The Fried Chicken Croffle (this is their version of chicken and waffles) is huge. Looks like a whole chicken was cut in half then fried... it's that big ?. Good for 2 people delicious ?. Let's just say we have a lot of food left packed to go.Servers are very attentive, helpful and service with a smile.The only drawback I can say, they do not have decaf coffee ? I hope they will in the near future.At first, it seems like menu is minimal but simple is better in my opinion. Bring in your appetite and try this place out.
Really enjoyed my experience here!! I’ve always loved their Fried chicken croffle and their special take on chili syrup that goes along with the dish.I also tried to hojitcha latte and it was delicious! Very nice and nutty taste that pairs well with the croffle.Will be coming back real soon?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracey Matney
I'm a foodie, and WOW, this place was the best brunch I've had in a LONG time. From the chicken & croffel to the wagyu picanha, everything we tasted was incredible, and I'm not just saying that. We eat out a lot, and usually, steak is just not tender or flavorful enough.The service was awesome, too, as they are family owned and really seem to care about their customers!We'll definitely be back for brunch!Parking: Easy free parkingKid-friendliness: My 7yo loved the avocado toast with candied bacon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, French Toast w Mixed Berries
Maklaa 7007
Came here on last Sunday to try out their new brunch menu. Foods and service were great. Definitely will come
Been coming here for a while and just tried their breakfast foods and it was sooo good ! Staff was really friendly ♥️ I had the egg Benedict’s and it was perfect . Probably one of the best Benedicts I’ve had. I do have to say that we tried their new Wagyu food item that was the most expensive in there $ 38 and although it was good, the meat felt chewy and probably not worth the price . We will be coming back here for more tho ! All their other food items oook very tastyParking: Lots of parking to choose from . Morning is rigjt outside of the restaurant, you do have to walk inside the little plaza to find the restaurantKid-friendliness: Spacious , baby chairs available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ZainabODen
If you're in LA and craving for hotpot with fresh meats, veg and seafoods with your family and friends, Shabu Wara is definitely worth dining at. My family and I had the sikuyaki and tomyam broth with seafood, lamb and beef as proteins and rice. In winter, the hotpot HIT THE SPOT. Fresh meats, flavourful borth, generous cuts of fresh vegetables. Staff were all professional and prompt in ensuring diners are having a wonderful experience. This is a great social event for dining or if you're just a foodie! Totally worth check out.
I went there for brunch and had the Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and a Shrek Latte with matcha, brown sugar, cinnamon.I must say, the customer service and food both exceeded my expectations. I would definitely go there again to try other items on their menu.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Last weekend our unannounced party of 30 took over the entire patio! We received amazing service, and felt very welcomed. Everything was delivered and prepared with care. You could really tell. Everyone enjoyed everything, from food to coffee and boba drinks. I don’t often leave reviews, but had to for this. Thank you to everyone at Wara Cafe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was amazing! Portions are more than enough! Staff super friendly. Can’t say enough good things. My family got the classic breakfast, the chicken croffles and the French toast. Everyone was more than happy with their breakfast. Very excited to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited Wara Cafe this past weekend and I wish my experience matched the many positive and 5-star reviews this place has.We were seated right away and the staff informed us that in addition to their regular brunch menu, the also had a Valentine's day menu. In addition to the standard brunch menu, they offer some unique items that we wanted to try. By the time, we had decided what we wanted to order, it was very difficult to get the staff's attention to take down our order.The majority of their brunch items come with roasted potatoes and a side salad, which looked very sad and when we tasted it, the greens were bitter. The highlight of the breakfast sandwich I ordered was the candied bacon.One of the items we were very excited to try was their croffle, unfortunately, that item never made it to our table.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
This new spot is *the* new spot. Off Roswell & Schaefer, Shabu Wara offers brunch from 8am to 2pm and the food is amazing. I ordered the chicken & croffle and it's ridiculous- the chicken is super juicy and crispy, the croffle has officially ruined me on both waffles and donuts due to how delicious it is, and the chili syrup? You'll start adding peppers to yours at home.Then there were the drinks- have you ever had such great service that you followed staff from one locale to another? That's what I did and I didn't think the drinks or the atmosphere could be even better but it *is.* The Shrek Latte (matcha, brown sugar & cinnamon) tastes as great as it looks, and the Cha-Cha Latte (hojicha & matcha) may be my new go-to, because the roasted flavor really comes through and is refreshing iced after a meal. Seriously, this place is a gem. Try it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow, considering the cafe has only been open for two months, they’re doing a phenomenal job. Service, food and atmosphere were all excellent. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive.We ordered the classic omelette, breakfast burrito and hot hojicha (roasted green tea) latte with oat milk. I would like to come back and try other items for sure, as well as their shabu / hot pot some time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The UBE hot latte was really good. I will try the iced UBE latte on my next visit.The French toast with UBE was really good. As a fan of UBE, more UBE would have been great.As it was the first time here, the experience was great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place should be called “Flavor cafe” food is reaaaaalllly great .. mouth watering juicy chicken .. crispy and fluffy waffles fresh fruits .. fresh avocados crispy sour dough .. coffee was so good we refilled it twice! .. atmosphere is sooooo family oriented .. service is surprisingly good they hired the most polite gen Zs out there ? .. smiling friendly welcoming they are shockingly polite .. one of the few places who have CLEAN NONSTICKY tables and floors .. the cleanest men’s bathroom I have ever used for a busy place really job!????????
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place should be called “Flavor cafe” food is reaaaaalllly great .. mouth watering juicy chicken .. crispy and fluffy waffles fresh fruits .. fresh avocados crispy sour dough .. coffee was so good we refilled it twice! .. atmosphere is sooooo family oriented .. service is surprisingly good they hired the most polite gen Zs out there ? .. smiling friendly welcoming they are shockingly polite ? .. one of the few places who have CLEAN NONSTICKY tables and floors .. the cleanest men’s bathroom I have ever used for a busy place really job!????????
This place is a mom and pop Shabu place and owner decided to open a brunch on the same spot from 8am to 2pm. Shabu opens for dinner at 5pm.The food are delicious and humongous. We ordered 2 Wagyu hamburger and 1 Fried Chicken Croffle. One hamburger has an Avocado add on for $2 and other one has a candied bacon add on for $3. The Fried Chicken Croffle (this is their version of chicken and waffles) is huge. Looks like a whole chicken was cut in half then fried... it's that big ?. Good for 2 people delicious ?. Let's just say we have a lot of food left packed to go.Servers are very attentive, helpful and service with a smile.The only drawback I can say, they do not have decaf coffee ? I hope they will in the near future.At first, it seems like menu is minimal but simple is better in my opinion. Bring in your appetite and try this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Really enjoyed my experience here!! I’ve always loved their Fried chicken croffle and their special take on chili syrup that goes along with the dish.I also tried to hojitcha latte and it was delicious! Very nice and nutty taste that pairs well with the croffle.Will be coming back real soon?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm a foodie, and WOW, this place was the best brunch I've had in a LONG time. From the chicken & croffel to the wagyu picanha, everything we tasted was incredible, and I'm not just saying that. We eat out a lot, and usually, steak is just not tender or flavorful enough.The service was awesome, too, as they are family owned and really seem to care about their customers!We'll definitely be back for brunch!Parking: Easy free parkingKid-friendliness: My 7yo loved the avocado toast with candied bacon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, French Toast w Mixed Berries
Came here on last Sunday to try out their new brunch menu. Foods and service were great. Definitely will come
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Toast, Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict
Been coming here for a while and just tried their breakfast foods and it was sooo good ! Staff was really friendly ♥️ I had the egg Benedict’s and it was perfect . Probably one of the best Benedicts I’ve had. I do have to say that we tried their new Wagyu food item that was the most expensive in there $ 38 and although it was good, the meat felt chewy and probably not worth the price . We will be coming back here for more tho ! All their other food items oook very tastyParking: Lots of parking to choose from . Morning is rigjt outside of the restaurant, you do have to walk inside the little plaza to find the restaurantKid-friendliness: Spacious , baby chairs available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you're in LA and craving for hotpot with fresh meats, veg and seafoods with your family and friends, Shabu Wara is definitely worth dining at. My family and I had the sikuyaki and tomyam broth with seafood, lamb and beef as proteins and rice. In winter, the hotpot HIT THE SPOT. Fresh meats, flavourful borth, generous cuts of fresh vegetables. Staff were all professional and prompt in ensuring diners are having a wonderful experience. This is a great social event for dining or if you're just a foodie! Totally worth check out.