Amazing food and fresh seafood. Nice service - Jaden is so…read morekind and thoughtful! Vibe is good.

Came here with coworkers for a small company dinner and we were all blown away. The sukiyaki hot…read morepot had such a delicious soup base, super comforting and rich without feeling heavy. The premium wagyu slices were crazy tender, like they just melt the second you dip them in, and the sushi / sashimi were super fresh too. Loved that it's basically all-you-can-eat style with the veggie bar and ice cream to finish things off :) Perfect spot for group gatherings and parties, everyone left full and happy!

I had a great experience at Happy Ace Hot Pot. From the moment I walked in, it was clear how much…read morecare and hard work the team puts into running the restaurant. The staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The restaurant itself was very clean and well-organized. Everything felt well-maintained, which added to the comfort and overall dining experience. Customer service stood out in a really positive way--everyone was patient, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care that guests were having a good time. Most importantly, the food was high-quality and fresh. The ingredients tasted well-prepared and thoughtfully selected, and the hot pot experience felt both satisfying and well put together. Overall, Happy Ace Hot Pot stands out for its cleanliness, kind service, strong work ethic, and consistently high-quality food. I would definitely come back and recommend it.

We came in on a Sunday with a big group, and the restaurant was extremely busy. Our waiter, Lucas,…read morewas incredibly patient and attentive. He helped us with our order and kindly explained that because of the rush, the meat and soup might take a little longer to arrive. He reassured us and suggested we grab some cooked food first while waiting for the hot pot. We really appreciated his thoughtful service and patience--it made our experience much more enjoyable. Thank you, Lucas!

Stopped by Arcadia to try 101 Pot All You Can Eat. They have been opened for a while and I believe…read morethere has been a change in ownership. They offer premium and prime options for their AYCE hot pot. Their prime menu was $52.95 and offered 9 different soup bases, 17 meat options, self serve bar filled with veggies, noodles and meat balls, drink stations and ice cream. I got the split pot with sukiyaki and jelly golden chicken broth. The sukiyaki was slightly sweet and full of umami flavor. The jelly golden chicken was flavorful and comforting. You can tell they boil down chicken bones from the chicken fat in the soup. They have 3 meats on the prime menu that were wagyu. All 3 were super tender and required little to no chewing. The abalone were massive and firm yet tender. We got the shrimp paste as well which was flavorful and filled with chunks of shrimp. The veggies were fresh and I enjoyed the variety. My favorites were the crown daisy, spinach, enoki mushrooms and Napa. They even have the sweet potato wide rice noodles that are slimy and chewy. Not a lot of AYCE places have it so it's a rare find. The staff here speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English so ordering was not an issue. They have a small lot in the back with about a dozen spots which wasn't an issue on the week day.

We had a hankering for hotpot and this place hit the spot! There's a small parking lot in the back…read moreshared by a few shops in the plaza. We arrived around 5:30 and it was not busy. No wait and attentive service. The veggie bar is well stocked with a variety of options. Ordering was easy, pick level of pricing. Bowl type, Soup base and up to 6 meat at a time. The owner was really nice, she helped us take a pic and also took a pic for the photo wall in the back. I had split sukiayki and the mala spicy soup, both good. I also tried the tonkatsu, it was tasty. Meat took some time to come out but seafood is very fresh. The shrimp and mussel from the premium menu is very fresh. The drinks and ice cream are included. I love thrifty ice cream, with Rite Aid gone, I savor every chance I get to have Coconut Pineapple ice cream. I had the canned Herbal Tea and Milk tea, both are very good. The herbal tea was sweet, almost like dates. I will definitely come back next time I'm in the area.

Lunch AYCE shabu Great quality beef and pork for a good…read moreprice. Only thing missing from the dinner menu is the pork belly. $29.99 per person for lunch. 8/10 Service was decent. Would recommend this place for lunch!

Mo Mo Paradise has always been my favorite AYCE hotpot place in Southern California. I've been to a…read morefew different locations throughout Socal, yet surprisingly this was my first time at the Arcadia location. I was lucky enough to snag a same-day reservation at dinner time for a party of five. It gets busy so I always recommend getting a reservation online. Parking is easy. There is a parking structure behind the restaurant. There aren't any big signs pointing to it so keep an eye out for a side street opening into a small parking garage. As always, the soups are very flavorful and the meats are always tender and delicious. They allow you to select two soups per pot and I always get a sukiyaki. I love that it comes with poached raw eggs too. I always get the beefs and they always hit so good. My favorite is the wagyu beef curry. It is soooo good and I always get multiple plates of it. Now, the reason why I gave this place 3/5 stars today is unfortunately due to the service. I usually have such a great time at the other Mo Mo Paradise locations I have been to, but unfortunately I felt extremely rushed during this visit. For the majority of our visit, we had a great time. But when we ordered our third round of meats, we found out that we had missed our "Last Call" time and only had 10 minutes left to sit. Our server had unfortunately forgotten to tell us when our "Last Call" was and did not ask us if we wanted to order anything else. This was so disappointing, since I felt like we had barely ordered any meats at this point. Feels bad, especially considering we spent $250+ for this meal. They did give us ice cream, but during these last 10 minutes, the server kept coming to our table saying - "you only have 7 minutes left... you only have 4 minutes left... etc." I was rushing to eat my ice cream so fast. At one point, the server started clearing our plates and our pots while we were finishing our meal. I remember eating a carrot and the server almost pulled the plate from me as I took a bite :( She said she would come back in a minute... The server seemed to be guilt tripping us a little bit too :// She kept telling us that the next party was waiting for our specific table, but I found that to be weird because the empty table behind us could seat six but they weren't in any rush to finish cleaning that other table for some reason. My friends and I usually come out of Mo Mo Paradise so full and happy, but we just had a sour taste left in our mouth because of they rushing us. We also were unable to eat to our hearts' content :( It was weird, when I left the restaurant there really only seemed to be about five people waiting too... Just not sure what was going on that day but it was Memorial Day weekend... maybe they were understaffed or something... This was a really disappointing experience because of this. I have very high expectations for Mo Mo Paradise and normally this place would get more than 5 stars for me, but it just fell a little short that day.

First time here. Food was amazing. Got the spicy hot pot. It's to die for…read more Service was also spectacular. Andy, what's the higher beer was good to

Best hotpot would come again always. Great service and good quality meat for the price.read more

The name just changed to Oden Spicy hotpot #oden…read moreNot sure if same owner. Aaaa Bbb Cccc Dddd Eee

First time here at this hot pot spot and second time at a malatang. It's a place where it's all you…read morecan scoop in your bowl, but the cost is by weight per pound. There's a decent amount of veggie and meat options. I'm very conscientious of getting more bang for your buck so I look for the lightest weighed items. Skipping most of the noodles since those are mostly fillers. Once you've built your bowl you go up to the front to get weighed. They give you a receipt and a keychain for your hotpot. I'm assuming it's like an assembly line of bowls being cooked in the kitchen in the back. They bring you your cooked hot pot bowl. While you wait, you can make your sauces. They have your basic chopped garlic, cilantro, satay and other sauces. I'm okay with a spot hot pot but I still want to enjoy my food so I keep it on the mild end. Overall it was a nice experience and a decent spot for a random night of hot pot.

Luniang Hot Pot serves super authentic maocai, which is similar to malatang…read more You pick your own ingredients and they cook it all together for you. Just a heads up, there's only one soup base and it is SUPER spicy. You can ask for less spicy, which I did, but I didn't realize you could go even lower. Learn from my mistake if you're sensitive to heat. That said, the flavor was strong, rich, and pleasantly oily in the way good Sichuan-style broth should be. It honestly tasted like the hot pot I've had in China, which I loved. This and a bowl of white rice hits the spot.

One of few good mao cai spots in LA. The ingredients are fresh and abundant. Usually a pound or…read moremore for one person, but you can just share one big pot. Sometimes gets really crowded. The spice level can be intense so start with mild spicy. It's very low key divey in terms of atmosphere, especially being small.

I came on a Saturday around 4 PM and there was no wait at all! I was happy there was a parking lot…read moreso parking is not an issue at all. This was an interesting shabu shabu place and we opted to not to AYCE since we weren't that hungry. Here, you pick the type of meat, then the broth, then a sauce to pair it with. I got the beef regular, japanese spicy miso and the spicy sesame. Everything was really good and I really liked my broth. I just wish this place had a sauce bar or something more customizable like other hotpot places. The beef was very tender and soaked flavor nicely. The Japanese Spicy Miso wasn't too spicy but I liked the richness of the broth. The amount of veggies was decent and they even add a little bit of noodles to it!

There are some restaurants you try once... and then there are places like Jazz Cat Restaurant that…read morequietly become part of your regular dining rotation. For me, this spot has been a go-to for years, and somehow I still find myself back here every 1-2 weeks like clockwork. If you know, you know: the T-Rex lamb hot pot is the move. The portion is generous, the lamb is tender, and it cooks beautifully in the broth. My personal combo is the creamy milk and corn broth, which gives the whole pot this rich, slightly sweet, comforting depth that pairs perfectly with the lamb. Once everything starts simmering together, the broth just keeps getting better with every bite. And of course, the dipping sauces seal the deal. I always rotate between ponzu and sesame sauce--the ponzu adds that bright citrusy kick while the sesame brings the nutty richness. Every bite feels balanced and ridiculously satisfying. One thing that keeps me coming back (besides the food) is the service. The staff here are consistently pleasant, polite, and attentive. Even when it gets busy, they're quick to check in, refill broths, and make sure everything at the table is running smoothly. Another reason this place has such staying power is the experience. Hot pot here is interactive and comforting--everyone gets their own simmering pot to cook meats, vegetables, and noodles exactly how they like it, which makes every visit feel a little different. At this point, Jazz Cat isn't just a restaurant I like--it's a place I genuinely crave. If you're in the area and looking for a reliable hot pot spot with flavorful broths, quality meats, and friendly service, this location continues to deliver.

This spot was exactly what I wanted and didn't know I need. I am a huge fanatic of both hotpot and…read moreskewers so I love that this spot combines both. Upon entering, you can recognize that this an authentic Chinese hotpot spot. The ambiance is great and a huge plus is how clean their bathrooms are. I really like how you get a larger variety for the BBQ and the hotpot has a lot of really good premium options. For example, I have never seen frog legs or Argentinian shrimps that are that big being served at hotpot. I also really liked the quality of their cuts of beef. As for the vegetables, they have a self serve bar so you don't have to ask the staff for any. The staff constantly came to pour more soup as well whenever we were running low. Overall, this is just a great spot in the 626 for hotpot.

Food was just okay. Prices are mid,not cheap, not expensive. Service was fine, but the food came…read moreout waaaaaaay too slow. There were 8 of us. 2 of us did the BBQ AYCE, and the other 6 did hot pot. By the time they were basically done eating, we had only gotten 2 small rounds of skewers, and they came out super slowly. We ended up just getting rice and cold dishes to fill up. Then more BBQ finally started coming out, but we were already full and couldn't even finish it.

Price was worth the meal! You get your own soup bowl and service was nice and quick…read more There's unlimited sides you can add to your soup like vegetables, fish cakes, noodles, etc. Also a bit of sushi too.

I always pass by this place and decided to come here with my family. We arrived around 5 pm for…read moredinner and were seated after our whole party had arrived. Note that they don't seat parties that are not fully present, even when the restaurant is empty. I was impressed with the AYCE price, $28.99 per person. Everyone gets their own broth and we ordered all the beef proteins. The slices are nice and thin to cook in the broth. Our server rarely checked on us, but the salad bar was pretty stocked. I feel like its a solid hot pot spot, I would def come back for the pricing!