Came here to celebrate my little cousins birthday and came with a party of 12. We told the host that we would be okay being seated separately. We saw MANY parties get seated before us because they were smaller parties. They didn't even bother saving tables for us and filled them up instead. Our party ended up waiting for an HOUR while watching other tables get seated. Im not sure if the host misunderstood in the beginning that we said we would be okay being seated separately but, she came back and told us that she can't guarantee us tables together. Every time we come with a big party we are seated separately and that's what we were expecting anyway. read more

Service is BAD! The waitresses looks mad, waited to be seated for 15 mins while there is only one table in the whole store. Will not come here again ever read more

This place is pretty awesome in that they give you so many bases to choose from and they don't cost you extra! They have spicy and non spicy options available. It's also nice that they give you an egg too included in the price. I opted for the t-Rex portion because I rather have more meat than veggies and it's the same price! I tried it with their sesame sauce and it was bomb. Their pots are cute cat shaped. They were attentive whenever we needed anything. The seats are cool looking booth seats. I'd come back and try some other broths. read more

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Food was good but the staff not friendly. They go around and ask all the table is everything ok for 2 times, but accept our table (don't know why). Never comeback! read more

Overall I think this is a very solid shabu/hot pot place. I got the premium beef (t-rex size) with Taiwanese satay soup and ponzu dipping sauce. Soup is very tasty. Since I got my meat t-rex size, I knew to expect less veggies but I was still disappointed in the lack of variety. The veggie platter came with a frozen piece of pumpkin/kabocha, tofu, baby corn, onion, vermicelli, and a few whole leaves of Napa cabbage. Was a little surprised that bok choy and enoki mushrooms were already part of the platter like most hot pot places. Meat quality was okay. I wouldn't say it's amazing but it's also not the worst I've had. The restaurant is very spacious and clean. Service was good. read more

The pots at this location is so cute!! It's like a cat pot with feet and ears. Anyway, this used to be the old din tai fung location. I came to this location 15 minutes before closing and they still seated us so that was really nice of them considering there was only one other party of people seated still eating. The meats and soup base here are just as good as the San Gabriel location. Only minus one star for our server. He seemed to be a little slow response wise and not very knowledgeable on the products offered on the menu. read more

I'm pleased to say that the new Jazz Cat location lives up to the high standard set by the others! I came just a few weeks after opening and it was already packed, so they're clearly having no trouble getting this one off the ground. I ordered my usual: angus beef t-Rex style with sukiyaki broth and spicy bean sauce, but this time I also tried the ponzu. I actually ended up liking the ponzu better than the spicy bean! It had a really vibrant and intense flavor and was much better than some other ponzus I've had that are too watery or don't balance the tartness of the citrus with the sweetness well. The sukiyaki broth was perfectly sweet and savory, and the portion of beef was generous compared to what you'd get elsewhere at that price point. Not much has changed between the other locations and this one, except the burners are newer and easier to control from the table (instead of reaching down to the side). The broth bowls are also cat shaped here, which is fun. So yeah, Jazz Cat still holds on to my title for best shabu in the SGV! read more

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Jazz Cat always hits the spot whenever I'm craving shabu shabu. I love coming to this location because of how modern the interior feels. The parking lot is a bit small so it can get crowded, but there is some street parking available in case it does fill up. My go-to order here is the t-rex premium beef with the spicy seafood essence and ponzu and Japanese sesame dipping sauces. The difference between the t-rex and regular orders is that the t-rex comes with more meat while the regular comes with more vegetables. The meat quality is pretty good and doesn't disintegrate when you cook it in your soup. The vegetables and sides that usually comes with each order are nappa cabbage, onions, kale, bok choy, a slice of pumpkin, baby corn, an invitation crab stick, a fish ball, and glass noodles. You also get a raw egg on the side that you can cook in your soup. The spicy seafood essence has a nice kick along with a rich seafood flavor. You can also ask for garlic, green onion, and cilantro on the side to add to your soup. Jazz Cat never lets me down whenever I'm craving something soupy. Their meat quality is good, their soups are flavorful, and their sauces are tasty. read more

Jazz Cat Restaurant - T-rex lamb with spicy seafood essence and ponzu and Japanese sesame dipping sauces - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arcadia, California

I've always gone to Jazz cat for the days when i'm craving hot soup. I went on a Friday afternoon and to my surprise it was really busy but it may have been the fact that there were only 2 workers too. We didn't mind the wait we know sometimes the unexpected just happens. I thought the two ladies working handled it very well and was very attentive to the customers that were there. Fulfilled all of our needs. The meat was very soft that day too. I got the Taiwanese spicy satay, it wasn't really spicy but I think for the sake of my stomach, it worked out. No eggs for lunch but I think dinner they still have it. I usually get Taiwanese spicy too but it's never really too spicy. Hope to get to adjust the spice level in the future!! Highly recommend! read more

This is my first time here, I typically like Boiling Point. I have to admit I like Jazz Cat more. I enjoy eating at my pace and not have all my food stuffed in a hot pot. The flavors and the food were great. I had the regular beef and it came with a side of vegetables, tofu, seafood balls, rice noodles, mushrooms, and crab meat. You have a choice of broth and dipping sauce. I got the Japanese sukiyaki broth and a Japanese sesame dipping sauce, both very flavorful and tasty. You cook your items at your pace and enjoy each food according to your own liking. Overall food was good and I will defiantly dine here again, In regards to the service, initially upon entering the restaurant, it took a few minutes for anyone to greet us. They just kind of looked at us and went about what they were doing...no "hello, I'll be with you in a minute". So initial reaction was, "I don't know about this place". But once we were acknowledged and seated, the service was awesome!!! Made up for those first few minutes. Our water glass was always full and the staff came by several times to make sure all was good...I forgot to mention, I love risotto!!! So I ordered theirs to try and it was yummy!!! Overall a good experience. read more

1/18/19 Sat 14:45 Soup We ordered Thai green curry soup and tomato soup with t-rex(extra meat, less veggies). Thai soup was creamy. And it says it's a little spicy but I couldn't taste any spicy. But it was good. Service Jordan and Brian served us. They were so attentive. They checked our table consistently. They played soft jazz music while we were eating. I liked it. read more

+2 for their theme, interior, and music... -3 for the food :( Oh my god the broth has no flavor.......... the wait is long and so I had high expectations but I think they make their broths fresh so there's no depth at all until the broth has been cooking there for like at LEAST 30 minutes, you start to get some kind of flavor. I would recommend the restaurant getting big ol' pots to prep some broth and build some kind of umami. read more

this has recently became my favorite place for hotpot. I love to get the taiwanese satay soup base with ponzo and japanese sesame sauce. i like this location more bc it's more spacious and less crowded. read more

The front desk/ waitress lady named NORA is very rude and has a lot of rude attitude I don't understand why she gives attitude for no reason and it wasn't to just me but my party also. Maybe find a new job if you don't like where you work instead of belittling customers, that's just so unnecessary. I use to work in restaurant industry too so I'm the type to tip at least 20% So I pay attention to the staffs and Nora for sure got me heated with how she treats people. I'm sure we're not the only one that experienced noras attitude either read more

Jazz Cat has become my favorite personal hot pot place! I always get the T-Rex and the portion sizes are huge! This location is bigger than the San Gabriel one. We were seated immediately on a Saturday night. They even let us sit down before our entire party was present, which is nice because he was only like a block away. I always recommend the Pork Bone Broth, with Ponzu sauce. It is always my go to with the Prime Beef! They also serve their broth in adorable cat pots! The have their own parking in the back and there is plenty of parking. The staff is very diligent , always checking in and making sure you have enough broth. I may make this my main Jazz Cat location from now on! read more

My friends: "What hot pot place do you want to go to?": JAZZ CAT!!!! I like this Jazz Cat better than boiling point because the price and quantity is fair. Customer service in this location is always a 10/10 for me. They always check up on us and ask how's everything. The quality of their products are always the same. My order: Japanese Spicy Miso, Beef (T-REX) and for the sauce Japanese Spicy Sesame. These are my favorite together. The beef with the sauce just adds more flavor. It's not too spicy but there's a kick! Their drinks however, I wouldn't get. I tried their honey green tea and the tea taste very odd to me. I also tried their milk tea and the tea base doesn't taste right to me. read more

JAZZ CAT NOTE!** SKIP THE WAIT BY checking in on the Yelp Waitlist! You'll be seated right away! GET THE GOLDEN FISH BALLS as an appetizer! BOMB AF! FRIED Popping ROE in your mouth! With that Basil! SOO GOOD! (only other place you can get roe balls is at a few SPECIFIC asian markets they sell by pounds different variety too!) FYI! You gotta put in the work! You are putting/cooking your own meats and veggies at your own pace! Does not come in a cooked pot like Boiling Point (BP) for my lazy friends! xD I LOVE Hot Pot on a cold winter's day, warms you right up! But anyways they have 3 locations! San Gabriel, Arcadia, & City of Industry. I love them all! =D ********PARKING******** Plenty of parking for all locations SG-smaller parking lot, INSIDE FORTUNE COURT across from Hawaii Supermarket! Arcadia is next to AMF bowling and JJ bakery Plaza by East West Bank Industry- lots of parking and underground! (Half and Half boba is there, etc) P.S.A. TO EACH THEIR OWN! =D *****HOW TO ORDER***** Step 1- Choose your Entree I usually choose Premium Lamb or Beef T-Rex! Over Regular! (same price) T-rex = 50% more meat, less veggies! Only available for regular entrées(not Deluxe). Step 2- Choose One Soup Base One's I've liked/ or tried. Fusions Pork Bone, Spicy pork bone, SEAFOOD ESSENCE**! (& spicy) Creamy Milk Creamy Milk and Corn =D House Spicy Taiwanese Spicy or Satay! Japanese Japanese Sukiyaki (like sweet soy sauce) Thai Thai Green Curry (Suggested by the waiter!) Step 3- Choose one sauce (but you can get 2! xD ask nicely!) Satay(TW BBQ) Satay Sesame Ponzi Sauce NOTE** They do give you vermicelli Noodles already but you can always exchange rice for more noods! You're welcome! **SERVICE** You gotta be patient and nice, don't come hangry because there is a wait sometimes! But overall always a great service! Food quality is always great! One of my favorite Shabu Shabu places! read more

Food is pretty good, love the cat pot. Service is good and quick. Super friendly employee also. read more

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Our family and I always like to go to Jazz Cat Hotpot since the day they opened in Valley Blvd, San Gabriel! I am so happy they opened one in Baldwin Ave, Arcadia! The ambiance, the food, and the service are always excellent there! Kin is our server, he is super professional and attentive! He is also the server in Din Tai Fung. With Kin being our server, our dining experience is perfect everytime! We will definitely go back again and again! read more

Terrible service. Wait time inaccurate, had to wait 45 mins for a supposedly 10-20 min wait and we were 1st in line. we ordered then had to wait another 40 minutes for food to come out. read more

Solid hot pot location! Ordered beef with spicy Pork bone, lamb with spicy seafood essence, and Taiwanese Sausage and popcorn chicken rice. I thought the meat was pretty good, but didn't like the soup base I ordered that much. I think the first time I visited I got the Taiwanese Satay soup base, which I prefer much more. The servings are decent, and I was plenty full by the end of the meal. I recommend the T-Rex option since there is more meat included. The sausage and chicken dish was also good! The sausage and chicken were both well seasoned and the basil tasted fresh and crispy. There was a bit of a wait since I came here for dinner. I was already on the yelp waitlist before heading out, but when I checked in I still had to wait 30 minutes to be seated. Not sure if the wait was worthwhile, but it turned out okay. Overall, a good experience. read more

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Amazing shabu shabu!!! I've had shabu shabu at many different places. This is the only restaurant I've ever liked it. Parking is easy as well as seating. Every time I come here I've never had a wait time. If you love shabu shabu, haven't liked it in the past or looking to try it for the first time. You need to come here! My go to dish is: Soup: Japanese Spicy Miso or Japanese Creamy Miso Meat: Premium Beef T-Rex or Wagyu 5oz Noodles: Instant noodles Sauce: Ponzu Sauce read more

Came in Thursday evening before the holidays and there was a 45 minute wait, but the wait was worth it. The food is as great as it has been since I visited the Alhambra location years ago. The menu has a great selection of appetizers (esp. of the fried kind), shabu shabu, rice entrees, etc. For the shabu shabu, you have your choice of regular (more veggie, less meat), or T-Rex (less veggie, more meat). There is a good selection of broths to choose from (the items closest to the top are the popular ones). I got the Japanese Miso, and my mom got the pork bone. Keep in mind, if you add refills for your broth, the soup flavor may be watered down a bit. I love their Taiwanese fried chicken, still one of the best in town! Their fried food is not too oily, so that is a big thumbs from me! I have to point out that their our booth table was huge and roomy. Even though there are 8 electric grills for shabu shabu cooking, there is still ample table space for your dishes. I've been to other shabu shabu restaurants and usually I had to stack and cram my dishes into small places. I can't say enough about their customer service. Our waiter, Anthony was very helpful. There were plenty of staff to come by and check on us, to give refills, and to pack our food. They were very professional and courteous. Since husband ate a lot of the food, I suspect we will be coming back here very soon! read more

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Located in the Ding Tai Fung location#2 in the back of the original location #1, parking is so much better than the original parking lot. Been to the San Gabriel location many times and really enjoyed the food. Why the low rating? We were told 15 min wait. 20 minutes later, we checked on eta, and they said 6 parties ahead of us so another 20 min. No apology or explanation, so we left hungry. read more

HOT POT WITH A LITTLE BIT OF SWAGGER Nestled in between S. Baldwin Avenue and Arcadia Avenue lies a unique Hot Pot restaurant unlike any other. VENUE: There is a special type of flamboyant ambiance in this place - red painted walls, black leather seats, recessed lighting, sparkly hanging beads by the restrooms, chic chandeliers hung throughout, hints of black metal elements, dark textured flooring, and of course - paintings upon paintings of jazz playing cats! (kind of a given) It definitely emits a deeper yet sexier vibe, as if you're at a jazz lounge ready for some funky entertainment. In the background, the establishment provides an eclectic mix of contemporary to classic jazz music to suite the rest of their theme. FOOD: Let's be honest - if you're a hot pot newb, their Menu might seem overwhelming. However, if you've done this before, all I can say is, "choices, choices, choices!".... and lots of it! With 38 broth flavors and 9 dipping sauces to select from AND 12 choices of protein, the decision making process can become quite exhausting, to say the least. The best way to combat this is to (obviously) try and come with a big group so you can order up to 6 broths at a time on one table, OR come back here many more times and try not to order the same broth every time. So far, I've fallen in love with these broths: THAI LEMON & LEMONGRASS - A sour and citrus-y flavored broth. Not spicy - moreso on the sour side of all things. Soothing and refreshing! JAPANESE SPICY MISO - A spicy and salty flavored broth. Very similar to the taste of miso soup, but a spicier version of it, obviously. I love how rich this broth is so it marinates into the meats very well when being boiled. Would order this over and over in a heartbeat, but trying to tame myself until I've at least tried 90% of all the broths in this place. PROTEIN: When it comes to hot pot or shabu shabu, I've always opted for the Premium Pork (if Pork Belly is unavailable), or their Kobe Beef, all of which are very well prepared here at Jazz Cat. All of the protein here is reasonably priced (as compared to prices in Northern California) and generously portioned. STAFF: Jazz Cat staff is super quick, knowledgeable and easy to approach. You can tell they know their Menu and hot pot style cooking very well as they can easily provide you detailed answers to any questions you have about their Menu. Looking forward to coming back here again soon and hopefully trying out their sushi, curry, or even ramen/noodles next time around! TIPS: + Come hungry as generous portions are provided! + Ample private parking available in front of the restaurant or in the next plaza over (near Takashima). read more

Came here on a Thursday evening around 4pm and it was pretty dead so we were seated immediately. Service was quick and we got our meats and broth within 10 minutes. I ordered the Taiwanese spicy satay broth with beef and satay sauce. My boyfriend ordered the Taiwanese spicy broth with pork and Japanese spicy sesame sauce. We also ordered fries with Thai spicy sauce and ranch. I enjoyed both of our broths, but I preferred the Taiwanese spicy more. The Taiwanese spicy satay had a pretty strong satay flavor to it which wasn't as enjoyable for me. The Taiwanese spicy broth was the perfect level of spicy - the chili oil would collect at the top of the broth so when you pulled out your meat/veggies, it would get coated in chili oil. As for sauces, I preferred the spicy sesame - it was similar to spicy mayo, sweet yet spicy and creamy. The satay was too thick and too pasty for me, it was hard to dip the meat in and the flavor was too strong. The fries were surprisingly really good for thick-cut fries! They forgot about our fries until the end (we had to remind them) so they were super fresh and crispy when they came out. Overall, Jazzcat is still my favorite shabu-shabu place but I don't think I'll be getting satay flavored things again. read more

My favourite location I love the variety of soups and the portions are perfect it's a separate soup hot pot style for each person which I love :)! Definitely one of my go to places for personal style hot pot I always upgrade to the t-Rex option :)! read more

Love the hot pot soup. The meat is so FRESH! My kids love the pasta. Their food makes my family happy and it made me happy read more

Went during covid but was able to dine in. Good food...good soup...good quality...server was nice and friendly read more

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The Yelp waitlist wasn't too helpful when we went on a Saturday night. We still waited at least 25 minutes after we arrived at the restaurant. Do not do not do not order the salmon. I can deal with the salmon slices being frozen. Once the salmon is cooked though, it becomes clear the quality is subpar. I had trouble finishing the salmon because it tasted so bad. Definitely not sashimi-grade salmon like at Kokumi (formerly Mokkoji). Everyone else enjoyed their food. The menu specifies one sauce but I think you can ask for additional sauces. Service was friendly enough, just not particularly attentive. read more

Decent hot pot place. Came here on a Friday night around 6pm with 3 friends. Wasn't too crowded yet but everyone was standing around for awhile waiting to be seated. They just opened a few weeks ago so probably still working out the kinks in workflow. VIBE: I liked the huge booths the tables were in. Gave a lot of privacy. They play jazz music here too so had a classy cool feel. FOOD: individual hot pots(cat-shaped ones) ! The table was gigantic and could hold up to 6 pots plus all the veggies and meat. 1) pick meat- I got the Regular beef. T-rex just means more meat and less veggies but it's same price as a Regular w/normal amount veggies 2) pick broth- There were so many different broths to choose from! I chose Spicy miso which just tasted spicy but not much flavor. My man got Seafood Essence which was super flavorful and so I regretted not getting that one haha. 3) pick dipping sauce - They only let you pick one sauce , and I got Japanese sesame which was somewhat watery texture. I prefer my sauces to be more creamy. Overall, not the best hot pot I've had but the restaurant has a cool theme and the prices weren't bad either ($15/ hot pot meal). read more

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We had to wait a while for a table...it was a Sunday night so of course that's to be expected. Once seated, we were greeted by our waiter, Andrew. Very kind and a great server! I was sad though because they had ran out of the Hokkaido milk tea!! :( I settled on the rose milk tea...not a fan of it. Just not my type of taste but it wasn't bad. I got the Thai spicy (SO GOOD), it's similar the tom yum soup. The meat was fresh and plenty! I got udon and quail eggs and fish balls. Everything was brought out quickly and tasted great! Other servers were ready to serve us too whenever they walked by! Definitely recommend this location! read more

nothing different from Jazz Cat tot Jazz Cat. this is at the location of an old DING TAI FUN. But nothing amazed me read more

Jazz Cat Restaurant - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arcadia, California

Jazz cat used to be good but when we went today 4/4 soups were all watered down, you couldn't even taste the curry or tomato. They told us they dont sell eggs anymore, also no warning. Their quality has gone down but the price has gone up. Mono nabe and kokumi down the street are able to maintain their quality and price. It stared off with getting cheap with the mushrooms, but now everything is a shell of what it used to be. To top it off the wait staff got our order wrong on multiple occasions. A few months ago we were consistently going to the San Gabriel location and the experience today is completely lacking compared to there read more

I was unaware there was a waitlist, so me and my party had to wait about 40 minutes which is no problem. Service was good, especially since i have allergies and they made sure everything was okay for me to eat. Food was good, was not expecting the prices though. Overall, good experience read more

The food here is okay... there's not much veggies nor a lot of meat, and for the price, there are much better ayce places in the area if you are hungry. I shared a large entree with my friend so it wasn't as pricy. They were very nice about giving us sauces, which was nice. The one think I like about this place is their soup broth, they are delicious and very rich. Most of the ayce places don't have so much selection and my friend and I are very big on soups. read more

This was one of the places that I was really excited to try when I was down in socal. I've been here twice and there's usually only a 10-15 minute wait around lunch time. The menu options can be a bit overwhelming with a lot of broths and dipping sauces to choose from. It comes with an egg, rice, and an assortment of veggies. Decor and kitty ear-shaped pots made the place really unique. 1st experience: 5/5 I got spicy miso broth T-rex beef. I wasn't sure what sauce to choose so the waitress recommended me a miso sauce. The broth was really good and flavorful and the meat was a perfect portion for me and the price was reasonable. Not too spicy or salty, I actually like to sip my broth when I have shabu/hot pot, I know some people just like to only dip their meat. Service was really great, I told the waitress I didn't like my sauce and she came out with 3 different sauces for me! I actually liked all 3 she let me try. I really appreciated that she went out of her way to do so. 2nd experience: 3/5 Wanted to try a new flavor so I got the taiwanese spicy T-rex beef and satay sauce. This broth was just straight up weird and not what I thought taiwanese spicy would taste like. Maybe my other shabu experiences impaired my vision of that flavor but it was just far from what I imagined. It tasted like brown thick salty beef water? I was kind of expecting a somewhat red, spicy chili oil type of flavor. If anyone's tried a broth from here that tastes like please let me know. The sauce was weird too. Meat and veggies was still good though. read more

Jazz Cat Restaurant - Spicy miso broth (bottom), thai broth (top) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Arcadia, California

Long time no see Jazz Cat! It's good to know you still remember me. Back when I was at UCLA, Jazz Cat was my favorite. I'd probably go at least once a month. Oh wait, I think once every two weeks. It was also my excuse to get boba afterwards, too. What attracted me to Jazz Cat wasn't because they offered jazz while you ate, but I loved the individual pot style and their variety of different soup broths. I was also a soup gal and I was not afraid to try everything. The standard pork broth was too boring for me so I got the creamy milk and corn. It was that soup that changed my life forever. Ever since then, I never picked another. Anyways... I came back here for the first time in probably 3 or 4 years. Their menu is still similar but with quite an additional add. I ordered the salmon with creamy milk and corn. The veggie ingredients are plated first as usual and everything seems right. The meat comes next and viola, begin! I feel like the portions are just right that you are left bloated. I'm impressed by how much salmon they gave me. But then again, I'm paying about $20 so I should rightfully get more than just finger pieces. I'm a fan of Jazz Cat as its a great restaurant for catching up. However, their quality has diminished. The veggies are not as fresh as they were and my salmon came out frozen. I know its supposed to be frozen, but it would be nice if it were thawed before served. The most disappointing thing was my soup. It didn't give me flash backs of my golden days. The broth was bland, but the sauce helped. Yes, the sauce matters so pick wisely. At least the only thing not changed was the sauce. With so many options now available, Jazz Cat isn't on my list of must go anymore. read more

I've loved Jazz Cat ever since I had it for the first time a few years ago in Rowland Heights, so I was excited to see that they're still open during Covid. Phoned in our takeout order Sunday evening and it was ready to be picked up in about 20 minutes. Just a warning.. They don't cook the meat for you even for takeout, it's provided to you raw and the soup isn't nearly hot enough to cook it in as is so you'll definitely have to reheat it to boiling back home. The food was delicious as always but just something to keep in mind if you're starving as I was. Sauce container provided was pretty small as well, so ask for extra. read more

I'm so glad another Jazz Cat opened up! Jazz Cat is a bit pricier than Boiling Point, but it's well worth the money. For one, you're not getting a pot of preassembled ingredients with hot soup in it. Your soup, meat, and veggies all come separately, and you cook for yourself. It's a bit more work, but that's the fun of it, and how hot pot should be! For broth, I mostly get the spicy seafood essence. It still gives you a kick in your broth, but there's still a rich umami taste from the seafood essence, rather than just being plain spicy. They say choose one sauce, but you're welcome to get two. My favorites are the Japanese spicy sesame and the Thai spicy. For meat, I usually go T-rex, which gives you more meat and less veggies. I'd say it's a good tradeoff, as you still get a good amount of the veggies, and the meat is where the flavor's at! The beef is also quite good-- thinly sliced but substantial enough, and not tough at all. I haven't personally tried the other food Jazz Cat offers, but I think I would only come here for their hot pot. My friend tried being adventurous and ordered an udon and wished he got the hot pot instead. Yes, the booths here are a bit better laid out, and they're roomier, but the same problem as their other locations exist: not the best customer service. The servers are nice for the most part, but the large black booths, dim lighting, and long aisles make it hard for customers to get the attention of the servers. It's not so much a complaint on the servers as it is the nature of the store. Overall, you can definitely be full for less money, but if you love hot pot, you owe it to yourself to try Jazz Cat! read more