Wasabi Express
2838 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA, 30909
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Address :
2838 Washington Rd
Augusta, GA, 30909 - Phone (706) 667-0034
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Opening Hours
- Tue
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Stefanie M.
We ordered two drinks, two medium pho's, one order of egg rolls, one order of spring vegetable shrimp roll. All under 25 bucks. Portions are great. My only complaint is that the egg rolls are smaller than what I am used to... But they are the best I have had here in Augusta. Idk if they were 3.99 or 2.99, but I'd gladly pay either for the two little fried rolls. Packed with meat and flavor in a thin crispy outside. The goi cuon (cold spring roll) came with two to an order as well, but they are hugeee and packed with freshness and flavor. The dipping sauce was delicious too. The pho broth was perfect. Very tasty, aromatic and just damned good. We ordered medium bowls which to me were what would normally be a large. We ordered the #2 which had all the tendons and two different cuts of beef and tripe I believe. Lots of meat and lots of noodles. They served us out food immediately so the noodles wouldn't get soft. They give the usual bean sprouts, peppers, basil, and lemons too. These people must love to cook and care about the people who eat their food. We were the only customers dining in and we could not believe why that would be. However, the drive thru was (yes they have a drive thru) busy with people mostly ordering the Japanese side of the menu. Everyone else was ordering teriyaki beef and chicken. I am curious to try their Japanese fair, I am definitely going to be a repeat customer. Even though the dining room was empty, it didn't alter the quality of food or service we received. We heard about this place from a friend who is from the east coast and we were very skeptical about this place. But we are glad we went. That's about it I guess. I hope y'all enjoy. Oh and the interior is very cute, Asian theme deco and very clean. The bathrooms are very clean as well.
(4)Jay J.
It's definitely not the best pho I've ever had, nor is it the worst. The restaurant also definitely does not score any points for style/design...it still looks and feels like an old Long John Silvers. However, the affordable price point and friendly service make up for any other shortcomings. They had my to-go order ready within 10 minutes of ordering. It was still warm and delicious when I got home. The large pho is a good amount of food...so much that I was able to save some for lunch the next day.
(4)Melissa C.
This place is a mish mash of varying asian cuisine. They serve japanese style hibachi entrees and vietnamese pho. The place use to be a long john silvers and is redecorated with small chinese assortments with a casual dining experience. Its fast food style, you order your food up front and they bring it out to you. There are TVs in each of the 4 corners but wasnt on at the time I was there. I was surprised to see Free WiFi available! Reasonable priced with a good helping of the small pho. I like to ask for the rare steak on the side, so it doesnt get overcooked and become chewy. I had requested the same, but when the order came out, the steak looked partially cooked already and barely any pink.
(3)Anh L.
Oh yeah, i am now a fan of this place. From looking at the pictures of the teriyaki fish and fried rice, it had my mouth drooling. I came here as quickly as possible. My stomach was eating itself. The staff told me it took 30 minutes to cook the fish and that it is pretty fresh. Well, It came out less than 10 minutes. The smell of the fish on my plate had me drool for more. It was so good as i dived in there. The portions were huge.. The price was pretty cheap for $7. I will come back here again
(4)Sandra R.
Not bad for fast food thru drive thru window. Great chicken teriyaki. Big chunks of chicken. And great fresh and crispy light spring rolls!
(3)B J.
Ambience. C+ Service. B Food. B Price. A Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. They cook Japanese hibachi style and also have Vietnamese pho and bun. I come for the pho as they offer tendon and tripe as options! Not much for ambience with bright fluorescence lighting, but clean. 4 tv's setup in each of the 4 corners in the dining room. I'll assume you can request to change the channel if you ask nicely. Service is friendly and accommodating if they don't get too busy. The nice lady explained options on how to order. There's also a drive up window. She was nice checking on us and helping to bag up leftovers if she wasn't busy. Otherwise, go back to the counter to get any requests. Today I ordered the large Pho #2. Rare steak, brisket, flank, tendon and tripe. $8.29. And comes with lime, bean sprouts and jalepeno. Hmm. Where was the fresh basil? I forgot to ask. Very flavorful broth and needed to stir the noodles as they clumped together and needed to loosen them up. I also like the fried fish entree. It was a good portion with fried rice and steamed carrots and broccoli. Like the mayo dressing that accompanies the meal. $7.99. Price is good for what you get. I'll come back.
(3)Luka S.
Pho was tasteless and no greens with the baby beans, summer rolls were tiny and pork inside tasted like a mush, service was bad got attitude from lady because I asked for more lime.
(1)Rick M.
A good friend of mine introduced me to this restaurant about 4 years ago and I keep coming back because of the friendly service and great food. My personal favorite is the hibachi steak (low carb option - no rice, more vegetables - it's worth the extra $1) and my wife likes hibachi shrimp. The "dipping sauce" they serve with both is second to none. Their soups are very good too.
(4)Chan J.
Former roommate used to work here, therefore my review may be biased. She told me that their pho soup is cooked with a special recipe using beef bones for a really long time, which is why they are very flavorful. She also told me that their butter fish is really good. (I've tried one bite from her order, and agree.) They prepare those to order, and takes 15 minutes to cook. Therefore it's best if you call ahead and order. By the time you get there, it will be ready for you to take out or dine in. More often than not, my friend and I usually end up coming here when both of us are too lazy to cook for dinner on a week night. It's not very far from where we live, the price is very affordable and food is definitely more healthy than some of the other places at this price point. My friends normally get the spicy beef noodles, but I have a very low tolerance for hotness and instead order one of their phos. I've ordered their teriyaki chicken once, pretty sure Sarku in the mall has better quality and bigger portion size. The phos were filling for me but nothing special, hence the three stars. If I need a quick Asian fix of soupy entrees and am not willing to spend lots of money or drive very far, this is the place I would go.
(3)Princess A.
I love this place for just about every reason you can love a place like this. I love the cold spring rolls, the teriyaki chicken, the hibachi chicken and the hibachi shrimp. Usually I will order the hibachi chicken with a side of broccoli- but last time I was in there the lady behind the counter asked if I wanted the broccoli cooked into the whole thing, and that was EVEN better! They have great portions, on a good day I can eat all the meat and most of the rice that comes in an order. When I order the extra broccoli I end up taking home enough for another meal, which is fine by me. I have also ordered the pho with no meat in the past. It is flavorful and a HUGE portion for reasonable prices with meat but practically free ($2.25 I believe) for the no meat version. I loved every bit of it. Another note, for people who are particular about it, they have GREAT sweet tea, almost always. I have recently given up caffeine but every time I go in there I still think about ordering a sweet tea before I remember I'm off of it. Depending on when you go, the dining room can be anywhere from half-full to completely empty but the food always comes out quickly and the drive-thru is always doing a steady business.
(4)Scott S.
I hesitate to give this place four stars based on the quality of food alone since as someone else before me had aptly pointed out, the fact that this is one of the two places in the CSRA you can get half-decent pho bumps its rating from a 2-3 star ish to a four. That being said, the pho being served here is not without its merits. I came in here on two different occasions; once was for lunch with a supervisor from work who claimed that this place looks like a hole-in-the-wall (which it totally does) but serves awesome food and suggested that we eat here. I noticed the identity crisis as soon as I entered the store: There's a sign on the wall by the main door that was issued by the Chinese government about what foods to not associate with each other to avoid health complications; the girl who works the counter and walks in and out has a very heavy Northern Chinese accent; there's a Vietnamese menu next to the teriyaki/hibachi menu; for a restaurant that's obviously staffed by Chinese people, they serve "Japanese" and Vietnamese cuisine but no Chinese whatsoever, etc etc. Anyway the first time I came here I ordered the bún bò Hue to go thinking this would be like one of those places in the touristy part of Chinatown in SF where Chinese people cook some awful hybrid version of mixian and pho. Well, ten minutes later when I started eating my soup'n'noodles out of a giant styrofoam soda cup, it turned out I was dead wrong. To confirm my suspicions, which is that I may have found a semi-decent pho restaurant closer to home, I decided to revisit the Sino-Nipponese-Vietnam noodle house the next day and try the pho in house. Here's a breakdown of the two bowls I've had here so far: bún bò Hue: not as spicy as I hoped, but it definitely passes as bún bò Hue. The meat was a little too chewy for my taste, but not at all inedible. No pig's blood that I can see. They did make an effort to not give me the thin Southern Vietnamese noodles, and instead gave me the round linguine-looking vermicelli. Close enough. dac biet (#2): if you order the large they give you the atlantic ocean's worth in noodles; not entirely enough meat and I didn't see the "sausage" inside. They initially brought it out with no cilantro but the cute waitress girl brought me a small bowl of it when I asked for some (take that, Ricky W!). After adding the cilantro, Thai basil, some hoisin and sriracha, I was able to achieve pho-vana. spring rolls (added bonus): about 80% filled with spring beans. they do give you a geneous amount of shrimp and some pork+lettuce, but all you can taste is spring beans due to the sheer amount of it. Wouldn't recommend it. In summation, two and a half stars for the food, plus one star for being 2630 miles closer than Turtle Tower (the Little Saigon location, not the new Geary one) in San Francisco, and finally plus half star for the amazing pricing (6.50 for the large bowl is a steal) Edit: damn you yelp for fuxoring my accent marks. damn you.
(4)Yvette L.
They have a very extensive menu that ranges from Japanese/hibachi and Vietnamese. I was told to check out this place by recommendation from someone I ran into and have been back a multiple of times. Upon my first visit here, I was confused at how their service was. You decide what you want, order, and pay up front BEFORE even getting to eat. Which sucks in my opinion because if you dine-in and paid with a card and don't carry cash, you can't tip on their customer service. I ordered chicken pho and I was told you can order ONLY a large bowl, which is kind of weird... but sure??? Their customer service could be better... they don't come around to ask how you're doing and on multiple occasions wasn't refilled on my drinks. I'd probably like to take-out here more often than dine-in to be honest but so far this has the best pho that I've had in Augusta, topping even Pho specialty restaurants! I tried their fried rice, it's alright... quite bland and didn't wow me enough to want to order it again, but I'll definitely be back for their pho and possibly to try other items on their menu!
(4)Jon D.
Ditto what Greg said edited; "Kind of a run down place prob cuz it was an old Captain D's. Mediocre food. With a name like wasabi I was expecting sushi or at least Japanese food. But no, its Chinese / Vietnamese food so its a little misleading restaurant name, Service was ok. I went once when I was visiting the area and don't think I'd go back since there are so many good places within walking distance.." Plus I found a couple more Vietnamese Pho restaurants.
(2)Danielle C.
This place used to be a Long John Silvers, hence the interesting setup inside. Anyway this place has Vietnamese food. My dad and sister usually get the pho and I get the chicken teriyaki. I remember the pho being pretty good, especially if you add the basil in the soup. I usually stick w/the chicken teriyaki though. The orange sauce is amazing - probably some kind of thousand island/mayo combo or something. The dish has broccoli, carrots, fried rice, and chicken. It's only like $6.00 as well. My parents are familiar with the Chinese owners and they're pretty nice.
(4)Jay C.
I went here for lunch and the food was really good. Since it was during the lunch rush, it took a bit for us to get our food. There was only one person working at the front counter and she was responsible for taking orders, refilling people's drinks, and cleaning the tables. They definitely need more employees. This place is listed as a Vietnamese restaurant but I thought they had more items on their menu that was Japanese. The Vietnamese food they had was different flavors of pho. All the Japanese food they offer is a variety of hibachi style dishes. We tried the typical chicken hibachi and it was tasty. Their spring rolls are also very delicious. I would recommend this place to others but don't expect a full restaurant style place. This place is definitely a small local joint.
(4)Ricky W.
Was looking for Pho, and it looks like this is the only place in town. Thankfully the Pho and the spring rolls are excellent. The only negative from the food is that I really like cilantro with my Pho and they did moot offer it. While the building is a little run down, and I am not a fan of the "Golf Channel" on tv, the people were friendly and they had a constant stream of business both inside and at the drive thru. The only other issue I had was that no one came back by to check on me or refill my water while I ate. Overall a good experience and I know I will eat here again soon. -------------------------- 11/7/11 - second visit. Flavorful and filling. They did let me change the TV so I could watch the Bears game. Note that once again after I got my meal, they never came bak to check on me to see if I needed any more water. So keep that in mind if you eat here. I will be back here to eat again.
(3)Freddy G.
Never tried it before mainly due to the fact that it is in an old fish restaurant. Decided to give it try today and I was pleasantly surprised, I ordered a bowl of the Pho and it was great. It came with a side plate of peppers, sprouts and fresh Thai basil to add into the already flavorful dish. I will definitely be back!
(4)Rick C.
I think this place is great! The grilled food is fresh, good portions and nothing I purchased has been a bust. They have a selection of Vietnamese food as well, which I tried as well. I would encourage you try their fish entree. It was great!
(4)annette p.
This is only based off of one thing on their menu but....I am sooo happy to find this pho gem, hidden inside an old fish-stick slinging facade. Upon tasting the broth of my very reasonably priced bowl of combo pho, I think it was easily on par or better than any of the pho restaurants in heavily SE Asian-populated cities I've patronized over the years (and this was before adding all the hoisin and sriracha, of course). Clean, aromatic, perfect tang and balance. Did I mention that they serve 3 sizes of bowls and you could walk out of there with a $5 tab with the "small" size? BTW, I use quotations because I ordered the "small" and it was more than enough. Peace out from Mrs. Obvious. Also, service isn't uber-friendly but holy crap, they get their job done well and give me great food, I'll take that over a peppy personality encounter any day.
(5)Ashley C.
I got the brisket pho. The other Vietnamese joints in town are a lot better. The pho broth was pretty good and you can't really mess up bean sprouts, but the brisket was definitely sub-par. Fatty with bad flavor.
(3)Neil L.
Thought this place has great taste in their food, very fair price compared to other places for the same food you would normally pay $5-$8 more, and very friendly vibe to this place.
(4)Greg H.
Kind of a run down place. Mediocre food. With a name like wasabi I was expecting sushi or at least Japanese food. But no, its Chinese / Vietnamese food so its a misleading restaurant name, Service was ok. I went once when I was living in the area and didn't think go back since there are so many good places within walking distance..
(2)Manny N.
Totally unexpected in Augusta but it was surprisingly okay...The decor/ambiance is fast food run down at best...Again it exceeded my expectations. If this was in NY, it would rate 2 stars but sufficient considering it is in Augusta.
(3)Lan N.
I've been there twice and it's a very homely place. Good for bun rieu and pho or any vietnamese food. The chinese/hibachi was not impressive. They bring out the food to your table, which was nice. Will go back in the future for good Vietnamese food.
(4)David J.
If this place was in CA this would get a 2 star but being that this is the only one in Augusta that I have found and it was decent it gets 4 because I'll be here having Pho after every night of drinking and they have bun bo hue too... so that will be the next thing I try... just really happy that I found this place
(4)David W.
couldn't get any service. left after a few minutes
(1)Anh L.
Oh yeah, i am now a fan of this place. From looking at the pictures of the teriyaki fish and fried rice, it had my mouth drooling. I came here as quickly as possible. My stomach was eating itself. The staff told me it took 30 minutes to cook the fish and that it is pretty fresh. Well, It came out less than 10 minutes. The smell of the fish on my plate had me drool for more. It was so good as i dived in there. The portions were huge.. The price was pretty cheap for $7. I will come back here again
(4)Sandra R.
Not bad for fast food thru drive thru window. Great chicken teriyaki. Big chunks of chicken. And great fresh and crispy light spring rolls!
(3)Princess A.
I love this place for just about every reason you can love a place like this. I love the cold spring rolls, the teriyaki chicken, the hibachi chicken and the hibachi shrimp. Usually I will order the hibachi chicken with a side of broccoli- but last time I was in there the lady behind the counter asked if I wanted the broccoli cooked into the whole thing, and that was EVEN better! They have great portions, on a good day I can eat all the meat and most of the rice that comes in an order. When I order the extra broccoli I end up taking home enough for another meal, which is fine by me. I have also ordered the pho with no meat in the past. It is flavorful and a HUGE portion for reasonable prices with meat but practically free ($2.25 I believe) for the no meat version. I loved every bit of it. Another note, for people who are particular about it, they have GREAT sweet tea, almost always. I have recently given up caffeine but every time I go in there I still think about ordering a sweet tea before I remember I'm off of it. Depending on when you go, the dining room can be anywhere from half-full to completely empty but the food always comes out quickly and the drive-thru is always doing a steady business.
(4)Danielle C.
This place used to be a Long John Silvers, hence the interesting setup inside. Anyway this place has Vietnamese food. My dad and sister usually get the pho and I get the chicken teriyaki. I remember the pho being pretty good, especially if you add the basil in the soup. I usually stick w/the chicken teriyaki though. The orange sauce is amazing - probably some kind of thousand island/mayo combo or something. The dish has broccoli, carrots, fried rice, and chicken. It's only like $6.00 as well. My parents are familiar with the Chinese owners and they're pretty nice.
(4)Jay J.
It's definitely not the best pho I've ever had, nor is it the worst. The restaurant also definitely does not score any points for style/design...it still looks and feels like an old Long John Silvers. However, the affordable price point and friendly service make up for any other shortcomings. They had my to-go order ready within 10 minutes of ordering. It was still warm and delicious when I got home. The large pho is a good amount of food...so much that I was able to save some for lunch the next day.
(4)Melissa C.
This place is a mish mash of varying asian cuisine. They serve japanese style hibachi entrees and vietnamese pho. The place use to be a long john silvers and is redecorated with small chinese assortments with a casual dining experience. Its fast food style, you order your food up front and they bring it out to you. There are TVs in each of the 4 corners but wasnt on at the time I was there. I was surprised to see Free WiFi available! Reasonable priced with a good helping of the small pho. I like to ask for the rare steak on the side, so it doesnt get overcooked and become chewy. I had requested the same, but when the order came out, the steak looked partially cooked already and barely any pink.
(3)B J.
Ambience. C+ Service. B Food. B Price. A Japanese and Vietnamese cuisine. They cook Japanese hibachi style and also have Vietnamese pho and bun. I come for the pho as they offer tendon and tripe as options! Not much for ambience with bright fluorescence lighting, but clean. 4 tv's setup in each of the 4 corners in the dining room. I'll assume you can request to change the channel if you ask nicely. Service is friendly and accommodating if they don't get too busy. The nice lady explained options on how to order. There's also a drive up window. She was nice checking on us and helping to bag up leftovers if she wasn't busy. Otherwise, go back to the counter to get any requests. Today I ordered the large Pho #2. Rare steak, brisket, flank, tendon and tripe. $8.29. And comes with lime, bean sprouts and jalepeno. Hmm. Where was the fresh basil? I forgot to ask. Very flavorful broth and needed to stir the noodles as they clumped together and needed to loosen them up. I also like the fried fish entree. It was a good portion with fried rice and steamed carrots and broccoli. Like the mayo dressing that accompanies the meal. $7.99. Price is good for what you get. I'll come back.
(3)Luka S.
Pho was tasteless and no greens with the baby beans, summer rolls were tiny and pork inside tasted like a mush, service was bad got attitude from lady because I asked for more lime.
(1)Rick M.
A good friend of mine introduced me to this restaurant about 4 years ago and I keep coming back because of the friendly service and great food. My personal favorite is the hibachi steak (low carb option - no rice, more vegetables - it's worth the extra $1) and my wife likes hibachi shrimp. The "dipping sauce" they serve with both is second to none. Their soups are very good too.
(4)Chan J.
Former roommate used to work here, therefore my review may be biased. She told me that their pho soup is cooked with a special recipe using beef bones for a really long time, which is why they are very flavorful. She also told me that their butter fish is really good. (I've tried one bite from her order, and agree.) They prepare those to order, and takes 15 minutes to cook. Therefore it's best if you call ahead and order. By the time you get there, it will be ready for you to take out or dine in. More often than not, my friend and I usually end up coming here when both of us are too lazy to cook for dinner on a week night. It's not very far from where we live, the price is very affordable and food is definitely more healthy than some of the other places at this price point. My friends normally get the spicy beef noodles, but I have a very low tolerance for hotness and instead order one of their phos. I've ordered their teriyaki chicken once, pretty sure Sarku in the mall has better quality and bigger portion size. The phos were filling for me but nothing special, hence the three stars. If I need a quick Asian fix of soupy entrees and am not willing to spend lots of money or drive very far, this is the place I would go.
(3)Scott S.
I hesitate to give this place four stars based on the quality of food alone since as someone else before me had aptly pointed out, the fact that this is one of the two places in the CSRA you can get half-decent pho bumps its rating from a 2-3 star ish to a four. That being said, the pho being served here is not without its merits. I came in here on two different occasions; once was for lunch with a supervisor from work who claimed that this place looks like a hole-in-the-wall (which it totally does) but serves awesome food and suggested that we eat here. I noticed the identity crisis as soon as I entered the store: There's a sign on the wall by the main door that was issued by the Chinese government about what foods to not associate with each other to avoid health complications; the girl who works the counter and walks in and out has a very heavy Northern Chinese accent; there's a Vietnamese menu next to the teriyaki/hibachi menu; for a restaurant that's obviously staffed by Chinese people, they serve "Japanese" and Vietnamese cuisine but no Chinese whatsoever, etc etc. Anyway the first time I came here I ordered the bún bò Hue to go thinking this would be like one of those places in the touristy part of Chinatown in SF where Chinese people cook some awful hybrid version of mixian and pho. Well, ten minutes later when I started eating my soup'n'noodles out of a giant styrofoam soda cup, it turned out I was dead wrong. To confirm my suspicions, which is that I may have found a semi-decent pho restaurant closer to home, I decided to revisit the Sino-Nipponese-Vietnam noodle house the next day and try the pho in house. Here's a breakdown of the two bowls I've had here so far: bún bò Hue: not as spicy as I hoped, but it definitely passes as bún bò Hue. The meat was a little too chewy for my taste, but not at all inedible. No pig's blood that I can see. They did make an effort to not give me the thin Southern Vietnamese noodles, and instead gave me the round linguine-looking vermicelli. Close enough. dac biet (#2): if you order the large they give you the atlantic ocean's worth in noodles; not entirely enough meat and I didn't see the "sausage" inside. They initially brought it out with no cilantro but the cute waitress girl brought me a small bowl of it when I asked for some (take that, Ricky W!). After adding the cilantro, Thai basil, some hoisin and sriracha, I was able to achieve pho-vana. spring rolls (added bonus): about 80% filled with spring beans. they do give you a geneous amount of shrimp and some pork+lettuce, but all you can taste is spring beans due to the sheer amount of it. Wouldn't recommend it. In summation, two and a half stars for the food, plus one star for being 2630 miles closer than Turtle Tower (the Little Saigon location, not the new Geary one) in San Francisco, and finally plus half star for the amazing pricing (6.50 for the large bowl is a steal) Edit: damn you yelp for fuxoring my accent marks. damn you.
(4)Ashley C.
I got the brisket pho. The other Vietnamese joints in town are a lot better. The pho broth was pretty good and you can't really mess up bean sprouts, but the brisket was definitely sub-par. Fatty with bad flavor.
(3)Neil L.
Thought this place has great taste in their food, very fair price compared to other places for the same food you would normally pay $5-$8 more, and very friendly vibe to this place.
(4)Jon D.
Ditto what Greg said edited; "Kind of a run down place prob cuz it was an old Captain D's. Mediocre food. With a name like wasabi I was expecting sushi or at least Japanese food. But no, its Chinese / Vietnamese food so its a little misleading restaurant name, Service was ok. I went once when I was visiting the area and don't think I'd go back since there are so many good places within walking distance.." Plus I found a couple more Vietnamese Pho restaurants.
(2)Jay C.
I went here for lunch and the food was really good. Since it was during the lunch rush, it took a bit for us to get our food. There was only one person working at the front counter and she was responsible for taking orders, refilling people's drinks, and cleaning the tables. They definitely need more employees. This place is listed as a Vietnamese restaurant but I thought they had more items on their menu that was Japanese. The Vietnamese food they had was different flavors of pho. All the Japanese food they offer is a variety of hibachi style dishes. We tried the typical chicken hibachi and it was tasty. Their spring rolls are also very delicious. I would recommend this place to others but don't expect a full restaurant style place. This place is definitely a small local joint.
(4)David J.
If this place was in CA this would get a 2 star but being that this is the only one in Augusta that I have found and it was decent it gets 4 because I'll be here having Pho after every night of drinking and they have bun bo hue too... so that will be the next thing I try... just really happy that I found this place
(4)David W.
couldn't get any service. left after a few minutes
(1)annette p.
This is only based off of one thing on their menu but....I am sooo happy to find this pho gem, hidden inside an old fish-stick slinging facade. Upon tasting the broth of my very reasonably priced bowl of combo pho, I think it was easily on par or better than any of the pho restaurants in heavily SE Asian-populated cities I've patronized over the years (and this was before adding all the hoisin and sriracha, of course). Clean, aromatic, perfect tang and balance. Did I mention that they serve 3 sizes of bowls and you could walk out of there with a $5 tab with the "small" size? BTW, I use quotations because I ordered the "small" and it was more than enough. Peace out from Mrs. Obvious. Also, service isn't uber-friendly but holy crap, they get their job done well and give me great food, I'll take that over a peppy personality encounter any day.
(5)Ricky W.
Was looking for Pho, and it looks like this is the only place in town. Thankfully the Pho and the spring rolls are excellent. The only negative from the food is that I really like cilantro with my Pho and they did moot offer it. While the building is a little run down, and I am not a fan of the "Golf Channel" on tv, the people were friendly and they had a constant stream of business both inside and at the drive thru. The only other issue I had was that no one came back by to check on me or refill my water while I ate. Overall a good experience and I know I will eat here again soon. -------------------------- 11/7/11 - second visit. Flavorful and filling. They did let me change the TV so I could watch the Bears game. Note that once again after I got my meal, they never came bak to check on me to see if I needed any more water. So keep that in mind if you eat here. I will be back here to eat again.
(3)Freddy G.
Never tried it before mainly due to the fact that it is in an old fish restaurant. Decided to give it try today and I was pleasantly surprised, I ordered a bowl of the Pho and it was great. It came with a side plate of peppers, sprouts and fresh Thai basil to add into the already flavorful dish. I will definitely be back!
(4)Rick C.
I think this place is great! The grilled food is fresh, good portions and nothing I purchased has been a bust. They have a selection of Vietnamese food as well, which I tried as well. I would encourage you try their fish entree. It was great!
(4)Greg H.
Kind of a run down place. Mediocre food. With a name like wasabi I was expecting sushi or at least Japanese food. But no, its Chinese / Vietnamese food so its a misleading restaurant name, Service was ok. I went once when I was living in the area and didn't think go back since there are so many good places within walking distance..
(2)Manny N.
Totally unexpected in Augusta but it was surprisingly okay...The decor/ambiance is fast food run down at best...Again it exceeded my expectations. If this was in NY, it would rate 2 stars but sufficient considering it is in Augusta.
(3)Lan N.
I've been there twice and it's a very homely place. Good for bun rieu and pho or any vietnamese food. The chinese/hibachi was not impressive. They bring out the food to your table, which was nice. Will go back in the future for good Vietnamese food.
(4)Stefanie M.
We ordered two drinks, two medium pho's, one order of egg rolls, one order of spring vegetable shrimp roll. All under 25 bucks. Portions are great. My only complaint is that the egg rolls are smaller than what I am used to... But they are the best I have had here in Augusta. Idk if they were 3.99 or 2.99, but I'd gladly pay either for the two little fried rolls. Packed with meat and flavor in a thin crispy outside. The goi cuon (cold spring roll) came with two to an order as well, but they are hugeee and packed with freshness and flavor. The dipping sauce was delicious too. The pho broth was perfect. Very tasty, aromatic and just damned good. We ordered medium bowls which to me were what would normally be a large. We ordered the #2 which had all the tendons and two different cuts of beef and tripe I believe. Lots of meat and lots of noodles. They served us out food immediately so the noodles wouldn't get soft. They give the usual bean sprouts, peppers, basil, and lemons too. These people must love to cook and care about the people who eat their food. We were the only customers dining in and we could not believe why that would be. However, the drive thru was (yes they have a drive thru) busy with people mostly ordering the Japanese side of the menu. Everyone else was ordering teriyaki beef and chicken. I am curious to try their Japanese fair, I am definitely going to be a repeat customer. Even though the dining room was empty, it didn't alter the quality of food or service we received. We heard about this place from a friend who is from the east coast and we were very skeptical about this place. But we are glad we went. That's about it I guess. I hope y'all enjoy. Oh and the interior is very cute, Asian theme deco and very clean. The bathrooms are very clean as well.
(4)Yvette L.
They have a very extensive menu that ranges from Japanese/hibachi and Vietnamese. I was told to check out this place by recommendation from someone I ran into and have been back a multiple of times. Upon my first visit here, I was confused at how their service was. You decide what you want, order, and pay up front BEFORE even getting to eat. Which sucks in my opinion because if you dine-in and paid with a card and don't carry cash, you can't tip on their customer service. I ordered chicken pho and I was told you can order ONLY a large bowl, which is kind of weird... but sure??? Their customer service could be better... they don't come around to ask how you're doing and on multiple occasions wasn't refilled on my drinks. I'd probably like to take-out here more often than dine-in to be honest but so far this has the best pho that I've had in Augusta, topping even Pho specialty restaurants! I tried their fried rice, it's alright... quite bland and didn't wow me enough to want to order it again, but I'll definitely be back for their pho and possibly to try other items on their menu!
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