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Best Self Service Restaurants in California

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Honouring the top spots in California.

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71.8
#1

Hayward California

PokeTea

For a relaxed meal, PokeTea is one table worth exploring.

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69.7
#2

Chino Hills California

Formosa Bento

For your next night out, Formosa Bento is one table worth exploring.

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69.4
#3

San Diego California

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

For dinner with friends, Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in California
Los Angeles13,332San Diego4,856San Francisco3,878San Jose2,787Fresno1,683Sacramento1,634Oakland1,457Long Beach1,371Bakersfield1,213Anaheim1,016Santa Ana908Riverside864Stockton863Irvine746Modesto657Chula Vista615San Bernardino607Glendale599Fremont598Huntington Beach596Santa Clarita577Pasadena572Garden Grove569Santa Clara516

Top Places in California

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#1

PokeTea

Hayward, California

3
71.8
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#2

Formosa Bento

Chino Hills, California

6
69.7
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#3

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

San Diego, California

1
69.4
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#4

Okaay! Chicken and Sandwich

Orange, California

2
69.3
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#5

iron king mongolian BBQ

Corona, California

2
68.7
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#6

Yummy Buffet Grill and Sushi

Citrus Heights, California

1
68.0
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#7

KIM'S K-FOOD

Rancho Cordova, California

2
67.7
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#8

Hey Tang MALATANG 喜烫麻辣烫

Rowland Heights, California

2
66.5
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#9

Zeng’s Family Kitchen

Oakland, California

2
64.9
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#10

Jaws Topokki

Rancho Cucamonga, California

1
64.6
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#11

CAFETO

Anaheim, California

2
63.5
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#12

ROLL N BOWL | Korean

Arden-Arcade, California

1
63.0
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#13

Maru bowl-ritto

Los Angeles, California

1
61.1
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#14

YGF Malatang

San Diego, California

1
60.6
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#15

Pho 213

Los Angeles, California

1
60.4
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#16

Kitanoya Souffle (北野家舒芙蕾) - LA首店

Los Angeles, California

1
59.9
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#17

Hot spicy dip

Rowland Heights, California

1
56.8
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#18

Ojuk Korean Restaurant

Arcadia, California

1
54.7
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#19

Chopsticker Lab

San Bruno, California

1
54.6
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#20

Farmer's Fridge LA

Vernon, California

1
53.2
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#21

Cluck&crisp

Montebello, California

1
52.9
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#22

Tang Bar 烫吧麻辣烫

Arcadia, California

1
51.9
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#23

Childe panda dessert

Irvine, California

1
51.4
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#24

灵韵奶趣 Lingyun Milk Fun

Alhambra, California

1
51.1
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#25

Poke Doke

Bostonia, California

2
50.5
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#1

Jaws Topokki

Rancho Cucamonga, California

64.6
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#2

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House

San Diego, California

69.4
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#3

Farmer's Fridge LA

Vernon, California

53.2
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