-Excellent service -Restaurant is always immaculate -Veggies/Meat/Broth is delicious - Great place for families & groups
Celina C.
I love the lighting in this restaurant, lots of windows. The main reason I came here was because of the way they do hot pot, rather than the normal pot itself a cute little pot and the ventilation is really good. In terms of food, their sauce bar is definitely a winner, super convenient to choose your own sauce toppings but the area can be a bit small and could get crowded if it's during peak hours. The veggie platters that came with each combo is really nice, lots of variety and I enjoyed being able to eat so many different things with the meat. Now in terms of the meat.. not the best quality meat, the wagyu, which I expected to melt in my mouth, was a bit hard to chew. The marbling of the meat was not the best and portions are very small for the price. Overall not bad to try once. Note that this is not an AYCE Spot and they only offer set combo plates for a price. Each set comes with your choice of protein, a soup base, veggie platter and a carb choice.
Stephanie F.
Ambience 5/5 - A super chic and modern restaurant. There is residential parking around the area so it's not too difficult to find a place to park. The actual restaurant is pretty sizable and looks really nice and modern! - there are tables and also booths to sit in. The only thing to note is that the floor tiling can be slippery if it's wet/rainy outside. Service 5/5 - you can sign up for the waitlist by walking in and signing in on a tablets. I believe you can also be put on the waitlist through Yelp. Overall, the servers are pretty young, but it's very responsive and helpful! Nelson was fantastic and took the time to explain the different soup bases and sauces! They were also really proactive with offering soup, base refills, and water refills! Food 5/5 - high-quality meats, yummy options of spicy/non-spicy soup bases, but the star of the show... was the SAUCES Omgosh. Amazing. Made everything soo soooooi good! We loved the crunchy spicy (had pumpkin seeds and peanuts in chilli oil), and the green sauce stuff! Mushroom sauce came in a close second. We also tried the Spicy butter (spicy, and beef fat... tasted AMAZING with the ramen omg), Tom Yum (was alright, but pretty tangy, not surprisingly), and the Sichuan spicy. Perhaps will try the miso next time :) Overall a really, really great experience (approx cost $35 per person) We will be back again !
Keith A.
Cold and rainy day in San Francisco so decided to try Mumu hot pot. Walked in to a nice large open space and was taken to a quiet spot in the back. Ordered from an app on my mobile device - party of 5, we chose 3 soup bases and 3 meat items, and a few different noodles. There was a variety of veggies as well. They turned on the heat for the tables and the soup bases began to steam. We added the meats, veggies, and noodles and stirred until ready. They also have a sauce bar - choices like soy, ponzu, and items like garlic, and other items. A delicious and warm meal on a cold and rainy day, really hit the spot. Chicken, shrimp, beef with udon noodles, and rice cakes. Delicious and filling.
Kevin N.
Love this hotpot place. Super convenient place located only a minute away from me so whenever I need that hot pot fix this is the spot. They're combo meal is super worth it. This place is pretty spacious and coming here on a weekday night had no wait at all. The ambiance is really nice in there as well, super clean and pretty ventilated. (The side of the pots at the table have this fan so you don't smell like hotpot after which is a hugeee plus!) Sauce bar has a wide selection of condiments and sauces for you to choose from and was very clean. There's sanitizer next to the station for you to use as well. Ordering here is quick and easy through a QR code on the wall, and service is quick. Took about 10 mins for the pot of soup and food to come out. We got the combo meal which includes 3 picks of different cuts of meat, 2 individual pots of soup, 2 rice/noodles, and a platter of veggies. I added extra enoki mushrooms and rice cakes on the side as well. The menu is pretty much order alacarte or set combos. Meats are $20 a plate while the veggies are $6. The portion on it is pretty good even though they don't have AYCE, we still walked out extremely full. My photo doesn't do justice on how much meat a platter is but they stack it with slices under the top layer. Ingredients were super fresh and the quality of the meat is superb. (Fatty toro cut in the photo) Tip: rolling the fatty toro around the enoki and cooking it is super good (: Go-to soups: Sukiyaki: light and sweet Tomyum: light spice but still a nice kick Buttery spicy: fatty, super spicy, and perf for hotpot on a cold night Definitely come here for their combo. Well worth the price. Left pretty stuffed with a happy belly
Henry
I love all their sauces for the hot
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
Addison L.
Personal pots with decadent broths™. Yep, I made that up and I'm real proud of it. This place is as fantastic as the Sunnyvale location, which is, in a word, superb. I'm talking high quality meats, veggies, broths, and sauces. Nearly absurdly fast service once you're past the wait (Mumu is popular). Going here will practically never disappoint unless you're looking for AYCE, and even then, you're unlikely to leave here hungry. What to get: My go-to is the Buttery Spicy (it's got that tasty tasty tallow) broth combo with flatiron steak. There's often contention on what the differences are between the different beef cuts. Simply put, they're all great. The wagyu tends to be a bit more tender and marbled, but you get a bit less. The flatiron is thicker, so if you're like me and sometimes forget you put it in the broth, it's less likely to overcook and your dinner is saved. When to go: In terms of ambiance, this place is modern and brightly-lit. Great for a casual date, nice lunch, or informal dinner. It's important to note that this spot is ideal for groups of up to 4. While they can fit groups of 6+, those tables are few, and it's likely that groups larger than that will be split up.
SF EATS
Mumu Hot Pot is such a great addition to the SFSU community. Usually I get pretty overwhelmed by hot pot choices and tend to over order but I love that they offer meal sets for 2 which comes with 3 meat, 2 choice of noodles and tons of veggies for $68. There's a big selection of sauces and toppings to choose from too. It doesn't look like a lot but trust me, by the time you finish everything, you'll probably have to unbuckle your pants. Everything tasted very fresh and high quality especially the meat. I loved how flavorful the soup base is. My favorite is definitely their Tom Yum soup base. Service is great! They're attentive and efficient. Seating is spacious. Street parking is available outside. Overall, solid hot pot spot and would be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Lover Combo, Kobe Beef Toro, Tom Yum, Fried Bean Curd Rolls, Australia M9 Wagyu Beef Chuckeye Log
Eva O.
So convenient! I wish this was here when I was in college! O R D E R E D - Beef Lover [2 of everything but no sides and you get 3 meats instead] - Beef Tongue - Lamb V E R D I C T I love their sukiyaki soup base, it's more sweet than savory and Mumu is the ONLY hot pot spot i've been to in the Bay Area that carries that soup base. Their deals are worth it for $68 and you and your +1 get to choose multiple items from each category. This isn't AYCE but I don't mind it because they have a wide selection sauce bar - that is a must and their mushroom sauce. OMG that mushroom sauce is so good, if you love mushroom, you gotta try it!
Alicia H.
Great food, recommended for vegan and non vegan customers, food is fast to cook and service is great
Mumu Hot Pot is such a great addition to the SFSU community. Usually I get pretty overwhelmed by hot pot choices and tend to over order but I love that they offer meal sets for 2 which comes with 3 meat, 2 choice of noodles and tons of veggies for $68. There's a big selection of sauces and toppings to choose from too. It doesn't look like a lot but trust me, by the time you finish everything, you'll probably have to unbuckle your pants. Everything tasted very fresh and high quality especially the meat. I loved how flavorful the soup base is. My favorite is definitely their Tom Yum soup base. Service is great! They're attentive and efficient. Seating is spacious. Street parking is available outside. Overall, solid hot pot spot and would be back!
Ian W.
Awesome food at good price. The meat lovers set is perfect for two. All the meat is fresh and tender. Good quality vegetables too.
Christine V.
YO. I LOVE IT HERE. Came on a late weekday night with a group of 6, and we got the last big table. Looks like lots of couples or duos come here for that 2-person menu item where you can split a set for 2. There's a sauce/condiments bar where you can DIY your own concoction which is always fun--unfortunately, we came kind of late that night and it seemed like everything was running out or low. Fortunately, I asked the servers to refill it and they did!! I love excess amounts of cilantro so I was very happy about this. I was STUFFED. Even though this isn't AYCE, I was as satisfied as if it was. They gave just the right amount of food for that. Meat quality was superb; veggies were delish. I got udon noodles as my choice of carbs and was very happy with this selection. The restaurant itself was also very nice and modern and clean--a departure from other SF hotpot establishments.
Zenmaster S.
I felt like this place could offer deeper pots so that you don't spill anything on the sides. The place gets very smoky easily, obviously, and that would help with that. Also felt for the price of literally everything that servers could be more attentive, and quantity of items increased. Some items could be staggered in order to keep a table from being overwhelmed especially items like meat that should be refrigerated longer. None of this is to knock Mumu but in hopes to improve the location. It was a very clean space and the sauce bar was well stocked and also really clean. The seating was also comfortable to enjoy a nice meal. The ordering system seemed separate from the billing which was really confusing.
Valerie D.
One of my fav shabu shabu places! The interior is so clean and minimalistic. Ordering was easy and done through your phone. They bring out your food fairly quickly as well. The broth was so good and the meat was very tasty. I will definitely come back!
-Excellent service -Restaurant is always immaculate -Veggies/Meat/Broth is delicious - Great place for families & groups
I love the lighting in this restaurant, lots of windows. The main reason I came here was because of the way they do hot pot, rather than the normal pot itself a cute little pot and the ventilation is really good. In terms of food, their sauce bar is definitely a winner, super convenient to choose your own sauce toppings but the area can be a bit small and could get crowded if it's during peak hours. The veggie platters that came with each combo is really nice, lots of variety and I enjoyed being able to eat so many different things with the meat. Now in terms of the meat.. not the best quality meat, the wagyu, which I expected to melt in my mouth, was a bit hard to chew. The marbling of the meat was not the best and portions are very small for the price. Overall not bad to try once. Note that this is not an AYCE Spot and they only offer set combo plates for a price. Each set comes with your choice of protein, a soup base, veggie platter and a carb choice.
Ambience 5/5 - A super chic and modern restaurant. There is residential parking around the area so it's not too difficult to find a place to park. The actual restaurant is pretty sizable and looks really nice and modern! - there are tables and also booths to sit in. The only thing to note is that the floor tiling can be slippery if it's wet/rainy outside. Service 5/5 - you can sign up for the waitlist by walking in and signing in on a tablets. I believe you can also be put on the waitlist through Yelp. Overall, the servers are pretty young, but it's very responsive and helpful! Nelson was fantastic and took the time to explain the different soup bases and sauces! They were also really proactive with offering soup, base refills, and water refills! Food 5/5 - high-quality meats, yummy options of spicy/non-spicy soup bases, but the star of the show... was the SAUCES Omgosh. Amazing. Made everything soo soooooi good! We loved the crunchy spicy (had pumpkin seeds and peanuts in chilli oil), and the green sauce stuff! Mushroom sauce came in a close second. We also tried the Spicy butter (spicy, and beef fat... tasted AMAZING with the ramen omg), Tom Yum (was alright, but pretty tangy, not surprisingly), and the Sichuan spicy. Perhaps will try the miso next time :) Overall a really, really great experience (approx cost $35 per person) We will be back again !
Cold and rainy day in San Francisco so decided to try Mumu hot pot. Walked in to a nice large open space and was taken to a quiet spot in the back. Ordered from an app on my mobile device - party of 5, we chose 3 soup bases and 3 meat items, and a few different noodles. There was a variety of veggies as well. They turned on the heat for the tables and the soup bases began to steam. We added the meats, veggies, and noodles and stirred until ready. They also have a sauce bar - choices like soy, ponzu, and items like garlic, and other items. A delicious and warm meal on a cold and rainy day, really hit the spot. Chicken, shrimp, beef with udon noodles, and rice cakes. Delicious and filling.
Love this hotpot place. Super convenient place located only a minute away from me so whenever I need that hot pot fix this is the spot. They're combo meal is super worth it. This place is pretty spacious and coming here on a weekday night had no wait at all. The ambiance is really nice in there as well, super clean and pretty ventilated. (The side of the pots at the table have this fan so you don't smell like hotpot after which is a hugeee plus!) Sauce bar has a wide selection of condiments and sauces for you to choose from and was very clean. There's sanitizer next to the station for you to use as well. Ordering here is quick and easy through a QR code on the wall, and service is quick. Took about 10 mins for the pot of soup and food to come out. We got the combo meal which includes 3 picks of different cuts of meat, 2 individual pots of soup, 2 rice/noodles, and a platter of veggies. I added extra enoki mushrooms and rice cakes on the side as well. The menu is pretty much order alacarte or set combos. Meats are $20 a plate while the veggies are $6. The portion on it is pretty good even though they don't have AYCE, we still walked out extremely full. My photo doesn't do justice on how much meat a platter is but they stack it with slices under the top layer. Ingredients were super fresh and the quality of the meat is superb. (Fatty toro cut in the photo) Tip: rolling the fatty toro around the enoki and cooking it is super good (: Go-to soups: Sukiyaki: light and sweet Tomyum: light spice but still a nice kick Buttery spicy: fatty, super spicy, and perf for hotpot on a cold night Definitely come here for their combo. Well worth the price. Left pretty stuffed with a happy belly
I love all their sauces for the hot
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot
Personal pots with decadent broths™. Yep, I made that up and I'm real proud of it. This place is as fantastic as the Sunnyvale location, which is, in a word, superb. I'm talking high quality meats, veggies, broths, and sauces. Nearly absurdly fast service once you're past the wait (Mumu is popular). Going here will practically never disappoint unless you're looking for AYCE, and even then, you're unlikely to leave here hungry. What to get: My go-to is the Buttery Spicy (it's got that tasty tasty tallow) broth combo with flatiron steak. There's often contention on what the differences are between the different beef cuts. Simply put, they're all great. The wagyu tends to be a bit more tender and marbled, but you get a bit less. The flatiron is thicker, so if you're like me and sometimes forget you put it in the broth, it's less likely to overcook and your dinner is saved. When to go: In terms of ambiance, this place is modern and brightly-lit. Great for a casual date, nice lunch, or informal dinner. It's important to note that this spot is ideal for groups of up to 4. While they can fit groups of 6+, those tables are few, and it's likely that groups larger than that will be split up.
Mumu Hot Pot is such a great addition to the SFSU community. Usually I get pretty overwhelmed by hot pot choices and tend to over order but I love that they offer meal sets for 2 which comes with 3 meat, 2 choice of noodles and tons of veggies for $68. There's a big selection of sauces and toppings to choose from too. It doesn't look like a lot but trust me, by the time you finish everything, you'll probably have to unbuckle your pants. Everything tasted very fresh and high quality especially the meat. I loved how flavorful the soup base is. My favorite is definitely their Tom Yum soup base. Service is great! They're attentive and efficient. Seating is spacious. Street parking is available outside. Overall, solid hot pot spot and would be back!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Meat Lover Combo, Kobe Beef Toro, Tom Yum, Fried Bean Curd Rolls, Australia M9 Wagyu Beef Chuckeye Log
So convenient! I wish this was here when I was in college! O R D E R E D - Beef Lover [2 of everything but no sides and you get 3 meats instead] - Beef Tongue - Lamb V E R D I C T I love their sukiyaki soup base, it's more sweet than savory and Mumu is the ONLY hot pot spot i've been to in the Bay Area that carries that soup base. Their deals are worth it for $68 and you and your +1 get to choose multiple items from each category. This isn't AYCE but I don't mind it because they have a wide selection sauce bar - that is a must and their mushroom sauce. OMG that mushroom sauce is so good, if you love mushroom, you gotta try it!
Great food, recommended for vegan and non vegan customers, food is fast to cook and service is great
Restaurantji Recommends
Mumu Hot Pot is such a great addition to the SFSU community. Usually I get pretty overwhelmed by hot pot choices and tend to over order but I love that they offer meal sets for 2 which comes with 3 meat, 2 choice of noodles and tons of veggies for $68. There's a big selection of sauces and toppings to choose from too. It doesn't look like a lot but trust me, by the time you finish everything, you'll probably have to unbuckle your pants. Everything tasted very fresh and high quality especially the meat. I loved how flavorful the soup base is. My favorite is definitely their Tom Yum soup base. Service is great! They're attentive and efficient. Seating is spacious. Street parking is available outside. Overall, solid hot pot spot and would be back!
Awesome food at good price. The meat lovers set is perfect for two. All the meat is fresh and tender. Good quality vegetables too.
YO. I LOVE IT HERE. Came on a late weekday night with a group of 6, and we got the last big table. Looks like lots of couples or duos come here for that 2-person menu item where you can split a set for 2. There's a sauce/condiments bar where you can DIY your own concoction which is always fun--unfortunately, we came kind of late that night and it seemed like everything was running out or low. Fortunately, I asked the servers to refill it and they did!! I love excess amounts of cilantro so I was very happy about this. I was STUFFED. Even though this isn't AYCE, I was as satisfied as if it was. They gave just the right amount of food for that. Meat quality was superb; veggies were delish. I got udon noodles as my choice of carbs and was very happy with this selection. The restaurant itself was also very nice and modern and clean--a departure from other SF hotpot establishments.
I felt like this place could offer deeper pots so that you don't spill anything on the sides. The place gets very smoky easily, obviously, and that would help with that. Also felt for the price of literally everything that servers could be more attentive, and quantity of items increased. Some items could be staggered in order to keep a table from being overwhelmed especially items like meat that should be refrigerated longer. None of this is to knock Mumu but in hopes to improve the location. It was a very clean space and the sauce bar was well stocked and also really clean. The seating was also comfortable to enjoy a nice meal. The ordering system seemed separate from the billing which was really confusing.
One of my fav shabu shabu places! The interior is so clean and minimalistic. Ordering was easy and done through your phone. They bring out your food fairly quickly as well. The broth was so good and the meat was very tasty. I will definitely come back!