This is an authentic Hot Pot spot in Irvine that hits the spot if you're looking for spicy Chinese…read morehot pot. But be warned - the spice on their spicy broth is unreal. I'm Asian so I know how to handle spice, but even a level 2 on their spice level will be a bit painful. The interior looks newly designed, and the inside is very clean. The standout dish for me was the fried rice. For a hot pot place, they really know how to cook up a delicious fried rice. The meat was unremarkable, but with how thin they slice the meat at hot pot/shabu places, I've never been too impressed with any meats a hot pot place. The service is okay - you'll probably have an easier time communicating with the staff here if you speak Chinese, but even with limited English, there's not much to convey; and to be frank, with how spicy the food is, your typical Westerner might suffer here as I did (but in a good way). Parking is a bit tricky since the lot is small, but I always managed to find parking.

Authentic Chinese style spicy hot pot One of the most spicy…read morehot pot in the area! Beware to order less spicy if you can't handle the heat! First time trying fish maw broth here, comes with tons of Chinese meat, fish maw and jumbo shrimps Also ordered beef short ribs, goose intestine, duck paws, duck blood, shrimp paste in mushrooms ‍, tofu cubs and winter melon Snack bar is a must visit! Tons of appetizers, dipping sauces, fresh fruits and desserts. Jello is my favorite

We chose the all-you-can-eat option, and everything was fresh and delicious. The highlight for me…read morewas definitely the Wagyu beef, premium beef, and lamb. The meat quality was amazing--tender, flavorful, and melted in your mouth after just a few seconds in the hot pot. We kept ordering more because it was that good! Besides the meat, they also have a great selection of fresh seafood, vegetables, sushi, fruit, desserts, and drinks all included in the price. Everyone in our family found something they loved. The service was friendly and attentive, and food came out quickly throughout our meal. This place is cleaned and nice vibe. Another big plus is the free garage parking, which made the whole experience even more convenient. Great food, great service, and great value. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quality AYCE hot pot and sushi spot in Irvine!

Ambiance was big restaurant but pretty empty for Sunday at 5pm. It's buffet style so you get your…read moreown veggies, seafood and noodles. You order your meat using your phone with a QR code on the table. Veggies had lots of options, but label wasn't great. Sushi is only 4 roll options prepared on the side. No more ordering sushi separately, and sushi made is warm. Service is where the low rating comes in. When you order meat, they stack plates on top of each other. So, the top of your meat is touching the bottom of another plate. Then your plates will touch the table. Seems unsanitary. Service never checked on my table, or refilled my water, and took awhile to clear my plates I had stacked on the side. Had higher expectations but not coming back.

Loved my experience at Nice to Meet You! We went on a weekday and chose the $39.99 weekday ayce…read moreoption (I believe its $43.99 on the weekends). I loved that there was so much food to choose from: a menu with different meats to order, then even more meats, sides, and veggies at the refrigerated section. The ayce option even includes a bunch of appetizers you can order--we loved the cumin beef skewers, the korean cold noodle, and then beef udon! The sauce bar is extensive and had all the condiments needed to make your hot pot sauce. The service was great, the staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated! I would definitely come back.

I really appreciate how responsive, professional, and responsible the management was. It's clear…read morethat they genuinely care about their customers and are willing to make changes when something goes wrong. The food here has always been really delicious. The broth is rich, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spice. There is also a great variety of skewers and ingredients to choose from, and everything tastes fresh and satisfying. It's such a fun and comforting place to come when you're craving spicy hot pot. Management's quick response and the way they handled my concern completely changed my impression. Would definitely recommend this place to others!

Very good choice of different food of meat,fish and so…read more Ton-Yam based soup is my favorite if you need more broth just ask they will do it with pleasure The stuff also very kind and well experienced

You get your variety choices of protein, carbs, seafood, and veggies. This is a self-serve…read moreenvironment, where you queue up and select your choices of food. Then at the checkout, they weigh it and the cost is $14.99/lb. Then they give you a wrist band with your number. You get seated at a table and the server brings out your bowl of hot pot, all cooked for you The flavor is good and hearty

Had such a good experience here today thanks to our server, Justine!…read moreShe was super friendly and welcoming from the start. We were having a hard time deciding on broth flavors, and her recommendations turned out so good. She was super sweet and attentive the whole time. She even offered to peel the shrimp for our table, which was really nice of her. Our soup was always refilled right when we needed it and the service was just really smooth overall.

We had a wonderful experience at Haidilao! The food was fresh and delicious, and there were so many…read moreoptions to choose from. What really stood out was the service -- the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant was also very clean and had a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Our whole family really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Awesome food and service. This place is such a great way to spend with your loved ones.read more

Anytime I come home I always beg my parents to take me here. It has such a great ambiance and…read moreservice. Crystal is super helpful and sweet! I recommend coming before 5 to beat the crowd!

A great shabu spot with good quality meat and unlimited veggies!…read more I was recommended the most popular soup base, which was a mixture of the miso and pork broth. The broth itself was very rich and flavorful, I could've drank it all! I also loved how they offer refillable veggies, they also paired well with the broth and sauces. The interior was well maintained and I liked having individual pots to cook our food in. Service was excellent and I enjoyed all of the recommendations that were given. Overall I think it was a great spot for a comforting balanced meal!

I have visited this establishment frequently over the years, likely since its opening. I appreciate…read moreboth dining in and taking food to go. However, I have encountered some challenges with the to-go ordering process. There have been instances where I've called to place an order only to be informed that they were too busy to take it. Yet, when I arrive in person and request a to-go order after being seated, it seems more manageable for them. I've noticed this discrepancy a few times, discovering they weren't as busy as suggested, with some staff members on break. Additionally, I've been advised to call back a few hours later to place a pickup order. While I understand the restaurant can get quite busy, I have had similar experiences during quieter times when I was able to walk in or place an online order without issue. The consistency of service has varied; sometimes it is very attentive, while other times it seems to fall short, regardless of the restaurant's busyness. On a positive note, the food is quite enjoyable. I particularly appreciate their sesame sauce and ponzu, and I like that they offer extra greens like bok choy, kale, and cabbage for those who prefer more vegetables with their shabu. They also have a variety of additional toppings, such as fish balls and shrimp, which are quite tasty. Personally, I enjoy adding onions to my shabu, although they don't seem to offer that option here. The mushrooms are consistently fresh, which I appreciate. However, it would be helpful to have a way to order additional broth to go, as the containers provided are somewhat small for the amount needed for cooking. I choose this restaurant for its delicious food and convenient location, and while the prices are somewhat average, they fall in line with expectations for the area. I will continue to frequent this place, as I enjoy the offerings, though I am aware that I may occasionally encounter service-related challenges.

When it comes to Shabu Shabu, I really like this place more than the other locations. This is also…read morefrom the same owner that made All That Barbeque across the street so it has to be pretty good and this place does not disappoint. It has plenty of options in both meat, soup, and other foods to put in your hot pot and especially for the price you get. I really like the Miso Soup and Beef Belly the most. They also include other food like Fried Chicken, Jabchae, and Ice Cream and they are also good too and the Ice Cream is great to finish off your All You Can Eat experience. That is if your stomach has room because you can full pretty easy and especially if you get carried away. They just added the pumpkin as the new food to get on your plate and it taste really good. Easily the best pumpkin I've eaten in these places. The environment and seating is very spacious and gives me plenty of room to walk around and scope around for food. The drinks there are just your standard drink and I usually just get coffee. That is also serviceable too. The wait time is mostly good enough but it's very dependent on what day and time you go to because it can be pretty busy. They usually get soup/broth out faster and the same can be said about refills. Overall, I 100% recommend this place for anyone looking for a Shabu Shabu experience.

Our first visit to All That Shabu turned out to be such a fun surprise. We had never been to a hot…read morepot restaurant before and weren't sure what to expect, but our waitress immediately put us at ease. She noticed it was our first time and walked us through how everything worked, even letting us taste different broths so we could pick our favorites. We ended up choosing the miso and sukiyaki -- both delicious. One of the reasons we chose this spot was because everyone gets their own hot pot, and that made the whole experience even better. After selecting our meats, we headed to explore the extras for our broth, and wow... they have everything. The hot bar had plenty of options (the spicy fried chicken was tasty, just a bit cold), and then we saw the side dishes, sauces, and seafood. The spread is unbelievable. I picked ingredients I thought would make a great soup base, and it absolutely delivered. We all loved our creations and had such a good time experimenting. The service was fantastic, the space is spacious and comfortable, and the staff is genuinely friendly. For a first hot pot experience, All That Shabu made it easy, fun, and delicious.

Really nice Chinese Hotpot! Quality meats and ingredients, and broths. Spicy is legit spicy…read more Excellent sauce and desert bar as well

first time trying this place as i am a big hotpot fan so i was very excited! went on a friday night…read moreand there was a line so we waited around 30 minutes i got their medium spicy pot and bone broth, the spicy pot was pretty spicy the more you eat and i loved the bone broth soup! my favorite item was their shrimp paste, it was very fresh. their veggies were also pretty good and meat was tender. i do wish they had more options for their sauce/appetizer bar. overall it was a good experience

We went for a late lunch on a Saturday, it was fairly empty and we got seats right away. We both…read moregot the cheapest set for $35/person, I believe everyone might have to choose the same menu to avoid cross sharing. You get to choose a broth and order from the tablet as much as you want within 100 minutes, but there is a wait time between ordering on the tablet so I recommend just putting in everything you want at once, but also not over ordering because it's extra if you don't finish. The meats were nice, they were not as fatty and didn't have as much marbling so it could be a little chewy after cooking but for the price we really couldn't complain and it was still delicious. And I'm sure the higher priced menu sets have higher quality cuts. We loved all the veggies and noodles you can order and there was a sweet rice cake dessert that was absolutely delicious. Each order of meat was also quite large so I would watch out for how many sets you initially plan to order.

Prime Hot Pot recently switched their menu from AYCE to a la carte - while I had never tried them…read morewhen they were AYCE, I can say that the quality of their dishes and meats/seafood on their new menu is fantastic. In particular I really liked the grilled beef tongue and Wagyu platter. Of the two broths I tried (Beef Bone and the mild House spicy), I preferred the Beef Bone, which was rich and flavorful. The House spicy had a decent Szechwan kick to it even at mild. The staff here were very nice and parking is plentiful at the District. Overall definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good hot pot spot.