Wa Wa Restaurant

4.3(329)CA
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Rated 4.3 stars based on 329 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

CA • 4.3★
Wa Wa Restaurant is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Long Beach, CA, near Alamitos, at 406 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA. It has a 4.3-star rating from more than 329 reviews. The page includes full weekly hours, photos, and phone details. Food and review signals include Good value. Quick. Friendly service. Tasty. Useful visit details include Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. That combination gives the Wa Wa Restaurant page concrete local context beyond a basic name, address, and phone listing.

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  • Wa Wa Restaurant has a listed address in Long Beach, CA, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.3-star rating from 329 reviews.
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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
406 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA, Alamitos, Long Beach, California
Phone
(562) 590-3485
Today
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Rating
4.3 (329 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Hours Of Operation For Wa Wa Restaurant×2

Also mentioned

BreakfastDessertDinnerFoodFull Weekly HoursGood ValueLunchPhone DetailsPhotos

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 33/100 · 3 positive signals
Full night out score33/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
8/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 329 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.3 from 329 reviews
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median329 / 329 median
01,645 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.3) with the city average (4.30) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 1645+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

1 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Gender Neutral RestroomsGood For GroupsGood For KidsOutdoor SeatingVegan optionsWheelchair accessible

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualGood for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit CardsBusiness Accepts Apple Pay

Popular Dishes

12 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Orange Chicken$18.99116 mentions
  • Wonton Soup$11.6924 mentions
  • BBQ Pork Skewers$11.7513 mentions
  • Wor Wonton Soup$12.3512 mentions
  • Pork Fried Rice$14.2512 mentions
  • Hot & Sour Soup$12.3510 mentions
  • Spicy Kung Pao Chicken$14.2910 mentions
  • Teriyaki Chicken$18.999 mentions
  • Combination Chow Mein$16.958 mentions
  • BBQ Chicken Skewers$11.757 mentions
  • Shrimp Fried Rice$16.957 mentions
  • Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup$15.596 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

72 items with prices
  • 2 Items Available From 11am - 3pm$14.49

    Choice of 2 Items: Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, Chicken Green Beans, Pepper Steak, Beef and Broccoli, Mixed Vegetables, Spicy Chicken. Then choose one or two sides: white rice, fried rice, or chow mein.

  • 3 Items Available From 11am - 3pm$16.79

    Choice of 3 Items: Orange Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, Chicken Green Beans, Pepper Steak, Beef and Broccoli, Mixed Vegetables, Spicy Chicken. Then choose one or two sides: white rice, fried rice, or chow mein.

  • Vegetables Veggie Roll$5.95

    4 pieces.

  • BBQ Pork Skewers$11.75

    4 pieces.

  • Salt & Peppered Wings$18.99

    12 pieces.

  • Sweet & Sour Wings$18.99

    12 pieces.

  • Lemon Peppered Wings$18.99

    12 pieces.

  • Bbq Chicken Skewers$11.75

    4 pieces.

  • Hot & Sour Soup$12.35

    Eggs. Served with ground beef, tofu, black mushroom, bamboo green onion and eggs.

  • WOR Wonton Soup$12.35

    Served with cabbage, carrots, zucchini, broccolis, wonton (4) shrimp (3) chicken and BBQ pork.

  • Wonton Soup$11.69

    Cabbage, carrots, zucchini, broccolis, wonton (4) shrimp (3).

  • Egg Flower Soup$10.39

    Eggs. Eggs, peas, carrots and a touch of ground of white peppers.

  • Seafood Tom Yum Soup$18.99

    Served with rice.

  • Chicken Tom Yum Soup$17.79

    Served with steam rice.

  • Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup$15.59

    Served with rice noodle shrimp (9).

  • Clay Special Noodle Soup$13.99

    Served with slice BBQ pork served with string rice noodles.

  • Combination Egg Noodle Soup$15.59

    Egg noodles, beef balls, fish balls, rear steaks and shrimp.

  • Chicken Rice Noodle Soup$13.99

    Chop chicken served with thin string rice noodles.

  • Fish Ball Egg Noodle Soup$12.99

    Egg noodles served with ground fish balls (9).

  • Beef Rice Noodle Soup$14.99

    Beef served with string rice noodles.

  • Combination Chow Mein$16.95

    Served with beef, chicken, shrimp bean sprouts, carrots, onions.

  • Pork Fried Rice$14.25

    Fried rice stir fried with BBQ pork, peas, carrots, brown and Green Onions.

  • Combination Fried Rice$16.95

    Served with pork, shrimp, chicken, pees, carrots and bean sprouts.

  • Pork Chow Mein$14.25

    Chow mein stir fried with slices BBQ pork, cabbage, carrots, celery, bean sprouts, brown and Green Onions.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

329 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 329 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service, value, cleanliness, and fresh food.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Wa Wa Restaurant fresh?

The food is described as fresh and yummy by multiple reviewers.

What is the value of dining at Wa Wa Restaurant?

Reviewers describe the value as good, with tasty food and reasonable prices.

How would you describe the service at Wa Wa Restaurant?

Reviewers describe the service as friendly, helpful, and great.

What are the portion sizes like at Wa Wa Restaurant?

Portions are described as good size, but some reviewers note that the meat quantity can be less in some dishes.

Is Wa Wa Restaurant clean and well kept?

At least one reviewer describes the restaurant as always clean and well kept.

Is Wa Wa Restaurant a good option for a quick meal?

At least one reviewer describes it as a great place for a quick meal.

Is parking a problem at Wa Wa Restaurant?

At least one reviewer notes that parking is a problem.

What are the hours of operation for Wa Wa Restaurant?

The restaurant closes at 8:00pm and starts running out of food around 7:00pm.

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Are the prices at Wa Wa Restaurant reasonable?

At least one reviewer describes the prices as reasonable.

Would you recommend Wa Wa Restaurant?

At least one reviewer recommends the restaurant.

Is the service at Wa Wa Restaurant great?

At least one reviewer describes the service as great, with nice and helpful workers.

Is Wa Wa Restaurant better than other Chinese restaurants?

At least one reviewer thinks it is better than Panda Express.

Where is Wa Wa Restaurant located?

Wa Wa Restaurant is located at 406 E 1st St, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA, Alamitos, Long Beach, California.

Does Wa Wa Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?

Wa Wa Restaurant offers delivery, takeout, dine-in.

Is Wa Wa Restaurant good?

Wa Wa Restaurant is well-rated with 4.3 stars from 329 reviews.

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