“It's a small quick hot pot place. We've been here a few times. Selections is a bit small but it has the essentials. It's like Mongolian bbq style where you grab a bowl, put what you want in it, and they weigh it for the price. It's easy to add too much. So less is more.The tomato soup toy is a bit too salty for my taste. So I usually get the fish based soup. It's a nice hot pot place if you're in the area.“
“Incredibly clean, with incredibly friendly & attentive staff! Brought my parents here for their first hot pot experience (it was my first time at Haidilao, too). We were greeted by Sharon, who, upon learning it was our first time, took a minute to explain how everything worked. She passed the word onto our server Earl, who turned out to be AWESOME. He explained everything in detail, guided us through the process, and mixed us a couple of complimentary sauces (!). Throughout the meal he was always nearby when we needed him, even though he was juggling us with other tables (which he also handled brilliantly! Could hear him making legit conversation with other patrons). The sauce bar included desserts & appetizers, and he made suggestions for which ones to try (they were all good)! He and Sharon were both very hands-on and helpful as we were packing up our broths to take home. They both took a lot of initiative and were genuinely “present” with us.The whole restaurant was also extremely clean & well-organized — there was obviously a lot of attention paid to both food safety and customer experience. Food was incredible of course. Very very impressed, and will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dietary restrictions: The sauce bar includes labels & recipes for vegetarian and gluten-free sauces/ingredients, as well as labels for major 8 allergens (including soy). As I left, I spotted an area with candies (for children? while waiting for a table? I only glimpsed it) and each was clearly labeled with “CONTAINS WHEAT,” etc. If you have allergies and tell a staff member, I have no doubt that they would make recommendations and let you know what is available.“
“The space is spacious and airy. On weekends, if you go early, it will help users. I really like stir-fried snails with coconut and fried rice with shrimp and crab. The staff is very cute and enthusiastic, I will come back. Reasonable price with the great quality.“
“OMG! the best of the best. The flavors in the Broth is delicious. Tonkotsu is my favorite. Service can improve a bit, but overall can't expect the best because they are busy- and so worth it. I like the ambiance, chill and they have a good peach beer, ha!“
“This place is always crowded!! Came here recently Sunday afternoon, right when the bar opened at 4pm so we got a table in the bar area to eat/drink and watch the football games. There’s always a wait for a table at the restaurant, so plan accordingly, especially if you go for dinner.They have the big beer towers if your group wants to share. Full bar with lots of alcohol/cocktail options. Great food dishes were: Ốc Hến Bánh Đa (baby clams and escargot with rice crackers), Ốc Len Xào Dừa (coconut escargot), Ốc Saté Bơ (saté garlic butter escargot) and Cơm Chiên Crawfish X.O. (crawfish fried rice)—all delicious and well flavored!! And at the end, they give each person a small complimentary bowl of Chè Bắp (Vietnamese sweet corn dessert) which is good!“
“Kaizen Shabu is honestly such a vibe. First off, the food is AMAZING. The Shabu broth is so flavorful ? I’ve been craving this place so much it’s ridiculous. The servers are also all so friendly and knowledgeable about all the different food / drink choices. The vibe is always really fun as well. I highly recommend this spot!“
“Tabu Shabu in Orange County is seriously a foodie's dream come true. The flavors are just out of this world, especially the marinated chicken – it's like a burst of deliciousness in every bite. And oh boy, the variety of meat options they have is just incredible! You'll be spoiled for choice.The vibe in there is awesome too, with lively music setting the perfect mood. Plus, the staff are super friendly and on the ball with their service. Oh, and those kale noodles? Trust me, they're surprisingly tasty! If you're in Orange County and looking for a spot with amazing food, cool vibes, and great service, Tabu Shabu is where it's at!“
“Nice meat quality. Thin cuts. Love their Prime grade beef. Self serve vegetable/seafood island lots of choices. Most important to mention is their meat quality does not downgraded lower after my 2nd or more order. Highly recommend this Shabu-shabu restaurant. Leaving with a very full and satisfied experience.“
“The music and environment was chill. My group went on a Wednesday evening so it was not slammed.They have an all you can eat option but my girlfriend and I filled up on the shared ribeye option with spicy miso tonkatsu. It's a pricier option which adds up to about 50 per person including the sake.Our server was Gabby and she was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu!“
“this is a solid all you can eat shabu spot!great food choices, and it all looked very fresh. they were great about constantly checking to see if you need anymore broth or meat. it has some of the best broths we've ever had at a Shabu place. Definitely worth trying! it can get busy so join the Yelp waitlist if you can.“
“The taste is good, the environment is good, and the atmosphere of eating Sichuan hot pot is great! The short crispy pork is so well done?The duck blood is very tender, and the small sesame balls and ice powder are also really delicious. The only regret is that the sweet potato noodles are sold out and I didn’t order them. I will come again next time ??“
“Ate here 2x before writing this review. This is a skewer hot pot place and there is definitely a learning curve the first time. There were so many selections on skewers that it was difficult to choose. The fridge had several levels that I didn't get a chance to notice them all until my 2nd time around. It's definitely a scavenger hunt each visit.There are some rare finds here that are generally not offered at other shabu places. Like duck blood, duck feet, bamboo fungus (pith), giant prawns, crab meat, etc. Nice To Meet You have it all in one easy to access fridge. We noticed more selections on weekends than weekdays, especially the duck blood. It really fresh and runs out fast.For the non-spicy people, there are definitely choices here. The broth comes with 2 choices (or you can go with one, same price) and we loved the beef and tomato broth, both are non-spicy. For meat choices we order off the menu AND we get skewered meat. The kids prefer Flat Iron Steak. Ribeye is pretty good too.Eating with skewers is fun. Definitely an experience. The Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake also hits the spot for sweet tooth lovers. Reminds me of the sticky rice cake at Night Markets.The seats are spacious and can accommodate large parties.If everyone in your party can eat spicy, then this is definitely a worthy spot to visit. But this is an awesome place for non-spicy people too.See my pictures for more tips.“
“Shabu Shabu is our special date night meal. We like to seak it out wherever we travel to. We really enjoyed our meal here, portions (ordered large meat) were good and ingredients were fresh. This is the first Shabu Shabu I have visited that did not have bok choy and that's my favorite veggie I was disappointed. But they have all the other ingredients, excellent broths and variety of sauces, even egg for dipping. We ate here on a busy Saturday night, it felt like a cafeteria with how the business is run, very efficient but no ambiance for the cost of the meal.“
“At first we were skeptical because of the seating arrangement, but after tasting the AYCE broth and meat we were amazed. The host whom we believe is the owner of the establishment was very interactive and attentive. Would we come back? Yes we will.“
“Great food. Excellent staff! We were traveling in the area and stopped in. Never heard of Shabu, but the staff was so kind to explain the whole process. Lots of different options. Great for families with different tastes. Definitely recommend!“
“Food is great but service reeeeeally depends on which server you get! Some are very patient and helpful, especially if you’re new, others are extreeeemely impatient, get mad at you, yell at you, the one girl today even rolled her eyes at me and pointed at the line behind me while continuously rolling her eyes at me and sighing. So… good luck to you ?“
“I recently dined at Dada Shabu Shabu and it was nothing short of amazing. The cozy atmosphere paired with exceptional shabu shabu, where the broth and fresh ingredients did all the talking, made my meal memorable. The staff’s warmth and attentiveness added to the experience, making me feel right at home. This place is a true hidden gem that I can’t recommend enough!“
“Other than the weird early 2000s pop music, it was a very nice experience. The meat and veggies were fresh and delicious. The broths were flavorful and well spiced. Unfortunately, I finished everything so fast that I didn't have a chance to take a photo of the well prepared food. Perfect place to take your friends, loved ones, and significant other! Very very nice Japanese hot pot!Vegetarian options: Made to order“
“Husband and I ordered the 9 section spicy hot pot in medium(?), it was quite spicy but extremely flavorful. Fresh beef, angus prime beef, hot pot noodles, the fish cakes with roe on it with "fortune" in Chinese on it, vermicelli noodles-- they were all good to eat in the deliciously spicy hot pot. We over-ordered and the wait staff gave us to-go containers. I am eating the leftover as I type in this review a day later. My stomach suffered a little I won't lie, but I can't wait to go back. Love it.The sauce/snack station is loaded. If they had fresh fruits that would be awesome. No other complaints.“
“Really good all you can eat shabu shabu for $28.95. What a deal. They have fresh food, both seafood and beef plus lots of veggies. Their broth is one of the best I've had. We ate so much. Their staff is friendly and super attentive. 5/5“
“We often go pair Tabu Shabu with a wine tasting at Hi-Times, especially because we have someone with Celiac disease in our party and they are very aware of gluten allergies and are able to accomodate accordingly. The service is wonderful; the staff and always friendly and attentive.I also appreciate the cleanliness of their bathroom!The wait isn't too bad if you go at the right times.The only wish I have would be that the meat portions be a bit bigger.“
“The snack and sauce bar is self serve, the food is ordered through a web app and contact with staff is minimal. You can expect good quality and good sized portions for the price. However, it would not be the cheapest hot pot place in Irvine, do expect a two person meal to run over 60 or 70. Their broth choices are exception and the dish variety is wide. Definitely a must try.“
“Comfort food!! Delicious variety of soups and garlic noodles! The garlic noodles were packed with flavor and the green sauce that came with it was AMAZING! I like my soup hot so it was nice to have it boiling and you’re able to request it to turn off at anytime. I also love the dipping sauces. Service was AMAZING! Everyone was so friendly and we even got some milk tea at the end of our meal??“
“Halal. Shabu. And GOOD halal shabu. This is not an easy feat. They have regular menu with halal beef options (must get it marinated for all that added flavor). Great service, always clean, and yummy meat. Nothing beats shabu during a California winter. The spicy miso broth is also a must.“
“I've been curious about this place and so happy I finally went, especially since I discovered that it was so close to me. They had so many good buffet options, I wanted to go back for more but didn't have enough room to eat. The meat was delicious and I would definitely want to come back. This place was clean and very nice inside too. Not too many people but there was a wait when we got there. Parking is down the ramp and plenty of it.“
“To be honest, I was a little surprised when they switched to AYCE. However, they exceeded my expectations!We went on a Sunday with the price per person being $33.99. Not bad at all! The AYCE selection was wonderful, meats were high quality and yummy- especially the galbi eye steam stacker!! Super soft and delicious. Ribeye and chuck tender were very good as well. There was a great selection of blue crab, manila clams, shrimp, squid, mussels, assorted fish balls, and veggies. Everything was fresh and frequently refilled.The staff here are always wonderful- great teamwork and amazing service. The girls on the floor were moving super quickly and knew what they were doing!! The whole team here is always on top of things.Definitely worth it! Not only do you get a variety of meats, seafood, and veggies, but there's also hot dishes like fried chicken, samgyeobsal, porridge, etc. all included.“
“Malubianbian is serving up some flavorful, spicy, and affordable hot pot! You can make your own dipping sauce at their DIY sauce bar for your hotpot, and even snack on a few items they have out like their freshly made shrimp chips and sesame balls! They have a wide range of seafood, veggie, and meat options including their skewers and side dishes. The soup packs so much flavor and I loved their spicy mala broth. My favorite items were their beef, pork ribs, fish balls, and lamb! It's the perfect place to enjoy a hot, savory meal!They have two locations, one in Tustin and one in Rowland Hills. I typically don't drive to these areas but definitely will go for some delicious Asian food! They have all day happy hour on the weekdays with $1 soup bases and $1 beers, and their skewers cost around $3-10 which is such a good deal! It's the perfect place to hang out with your friends and to enjoy hot pot in this cold weather!“