I am a highly restrictive eater. GF by necessity. Pork free by choice. So I can be a bit hard to please. So, when Hotpot presented on my Yelp "must eat if you're in the area" I was a bit skeptical. Well, i was wrong. This was an amazing culinary experience. We went during lunch prices which was great because $21/person in our house is a luxury. Our waitress (who was actually the owner) explained that I could order a vegetarian broth then season how I like. She then helped us choose two different flavors for the broth. We then chose our "add ins". There was a bar of fresh vegetables, noodles (with separate tongs) and sauces. Here's where we had to strategize. My husband is not GF. So, he wanted to try the wheat based noodles. That meant he had his broth and I had mine. Though I would have liked to experiment more, that worked out perfectly because I was absolutely in love with the spicy lemongrass. My veggies were delicious with a variety including 3 different mushrooms and squash. Now the downside. Salt. This had to have been one of the saltiest dishes Ive ever eaten. If you are sensitive please be aware. But truly, Don't let This little restaurant in a little shopping center fool you. It is packed with big flavor, Great service and all around just comfort food at its best! read more

FRESH! Love this all you can eat ramen spot. Huge location with lots of seating. Plenty of parking in the front and they also have outdoor seating as well. read more

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Delicious! Not somewhere you come to rush, which we loved. Ribeye was delish, for sure want to come back and try other broths! Server was kind, the restaurant could use some decor and aesthetic lighting but that'll come with more customers so make sure to try it out! read more

KOBE Hotpot & Ramen - Self made sauce from sauce bar and our ying yang broths - Ramen Near Me - Anthem, Arizona

KOBE hotpot is my new favorite place, we've visited three times this week. They recently updated to ONLY serve hotpot. They still have the same drink selection. It's a 90 minute all you can eat, you choose your broths and meat, serve yourself sauces, veggies and sides at the buffet and then cook it all at your table. The staff is attentive and will explain if you need a rundown. The restaurant itself is clean and spacious. read more

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Food is pretty good. The service was good. It was nice and clean. The staff is very friendly. read more

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The food came out quickly and was beautifully presented in individual pots with a small flame underneath, such a unique and fun touch! The ramen and broth were both rich and flavorful. The restaurant is clean, spacious, and the staff are very friendly. The only thing that could make it even better would be adding more side ingredients like eggs, bamboo shoots, or meat. It felt like there wasn't quite enough of the smaller toppings compared to the noodles and soup. read more

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The owner was very rude and unhelpful, she talked down to her employees and treats them unfairly and poorly. I also found out that she's been keeping tips and changing hours on their checks, pocketing money that she OWES her employees. Also the selection compared to other hot pots I've been too isn't great. read more

The owner was extremely rude, the selection compared to other hot pots I've been too isn't great. Truly what is making me leave this bad review is how the owner treats their staff, she treats them unfairly and doesn't pay them their tips that they make. Very unprofessional for a restaurant owner. You shouldn't give your business to this place knowing the owner is messing with their employees checks. read more

Very yummy as well as a fun table-top cooking experience with my son. The waitress is very friendly, too... we will definitely come back!

Lackluster assortment , many items were nearly gone leaving just a spoon full. High priced for what you get , price of glass of wine outrageous. read more

The ramen was the the best I've had on the north side. I loved the presentation and anime playing in the background. We will be back. read more

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So my son and I are in the area for the Arizona Cup this weekend and so I am attempting to broaden his palette so we stopped in to experiment with a Hot pot style restaurant. I ate at several of these last year when I was in Japan but there I had a guide/interpreter to guide me. We opted not to attempt the hot pot on first solo trip and opted for the ramen bowls. I had the Tonkotsu with steak and rice noodles and he had the Miso with steak and ramen noodles. Both were delicious and a lot of fun. We finished it off with mochi which was delicious also. Service was absolutely amazing as the waiter walked us patiently through the process as we made our choices. My son was very indecisive as this was his first go at hot pots. Fun experience and when in the area we will try again. read more

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Got here on a Sunday night at 8:30pm. They close at 9pm so they were only offering to go orders. We ordered the Tonkotsu ramen, 2 Black Garlic Ramen, Crispy Gyoza, Lemon Grass Fish Cake, Fried tofu, and Edamame. Had high hopes, but did not enjoy any of the ramen options. Broth had little flavor and the pork chashu was unimpressive. Hate that I wrote that. The other dishes were decent, but won't be enough to get us to return. Service was good so I bumped the rating up. Hopefully, things improve in the future. read more

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We've been looking for a new Hot Pot place and I think we've found it. The flavors are great, the meat selections are awesome. We had Wagyu Toro, Kobe Beef, Pork Belly, Fish Cakes and an assortment of veggies. I don't drink caffeine and the waiter helped me figure out if Ramiune has caffeine or not (it doesn't, hooray!) Clean restaurant, massive bathrooms, ample parking. Love this place. read more

Honestly, odd experience. Staff was friendly and very polite, but they checked in on us every minute. It was extremely overwhelming. They kept adjusting our cooktop even though we were still cooking, food was alright, nothing special. read more

ribs like that don't just feed you they stay with you make you want to come back again and again read more

KOBE Hotpot & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Anthem, Arizona

Left a sour taste in my mouth this last time I was there because of the female employee with glasses. She wasn't even our waitress but she raised her voice and we just won't be back for that reason. read more

So my son and I decided to stop in for our "Men's night out" dinner- and we were quite impressed! The restaurants first impression after walking in is VERY CLEAN!! We were welcomed quickly and escorted to our table. The Service is awesome, pleasant and welcoming. The menu options are plentiful and we decided on the Hot Pot option with a plentiful variety to choose from and did not regret! Everything was FRESH, vegetables and meat options alike! The water that is served is fresh cucumber water, which is rare to find and delicious. We opted for Soft Drinks, which was served in bottles. The portions were very generous and we really enjoyed cooking the items in our own Miso Soup pot! My son had a great time trying new things and ate more than I thought he would, being he is typically a picky eater! I remember we went in as a family once several years ago- but it must have been different owners. We hadn't been back since, but are glad we gave it another chance! Highly recommended, GREAT food and service! Regular menu items for those who don't want the fuss of cooking their own food or doing the hot plate option- the choice and options are plenty! read more

KOBE Hotpot & Ramen - Standard table with hot plate- VERY clean restaurant with VERY fresh food and great service! - Ramen Near Me - Anthem, Arizona

It's not bad but it's the definition of a mediocre restaurant. You can kinda get a hint of the soup flavor when you take the first bite, and it's all feels like powered soup after that. The ramen noodles have an okay texture. The protein was fine at best, and the garnishes did not add any complexity to the soup nor did they individually have a distinct taste. The worst part about the place is the price. $18 before tax is a price point generally commanded by the best ramen houses in downtown LA. The food here feels and tastes like it was made by a college student that was trying to impress a room mate. read more

KOBE Hotpot & Ramen - Coconut Curry - Ramen Near Me - Anthem, Arizona

Very nice ramen restaurant. The menu was easy to navigate with the help of the waitress. Portions are very good if you are very hungry. Flavors were very good. I wish the coconut curry taken had a mild/ non-spicy option. We enjoyed our experience very much. read more

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I was really excited to try the new ramen restaurant in town. but unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I had ramen with my friend, the flavor of the food was quite different from the authentic ramen I've enjoyed in Asian countries before. The service was felt also unfriendly at times, and I sensed an attitude that came across somewhat arrogant, which was surprising, especially compared to other well-regarded restaurants in our town like Seoul Mama. While the atmosphere attempts to mimic a Japanese vibe, it didn't fully the authenticity. I'm just sharing this candid review based on my personal experience, and I genuinely wish to some improvements in the near future. read more

Hands down the worst hot pot I've ever tried. Portion size is decent but No flavor at all.

Went a couple of hours before closing. Food was terrific. Had both the spicy miso ramen and hot pot for our table. Ingredients were fresh and the staff was more than kind and helpful. They gave advice what to order for first timers to the restaurant, and we never had to ask for anything to the table as they made sure we were well taken care of. 10/10 would go out of the way to revisit. Will be back read more

It was okay not great. When you get there it's confusing if you should sit on your own or wait to be seated there's no sign anywhere. It's fine but not enough to go again. read more

i wanted to like this place so bad since there's no good food in Anthem. kept giving it chances time and time again, hoping it would improve, even visiting after their rebranding. however on my 4th or 5th visit i got extremely sick for multiple weeks from biting into a raw quail egg they put in my ramen. read more

Our first visit here and some mixed feelings. They were short on staff, but the gentleman was very helpful and was doing his best. In terms of the food, two of us are vegan, and our friend is vegetarian. Surprisingly, the options were limited. There is one vegan option, which is a ramen bowl with tofu. It was good, but they give you one small piece of tofu, and the item is $18. The meat versions cost the same, which is not really fair. We also ordered the sweet potato fries, but had to omit the parmasane cheese (odd to put cheese). They were good, but a small portion for the price. We also ordered the fried tofu, which is very oily and again you get a small amount for the price. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant mainly because it's very pricey for what you get and the tofu is very oily. read more

I went here for hot pot tonight and and the male server working was very rude and not welcoming. It was so inhospitable that we left because we felt uncomfortable. This is very disappointing as there's not many hot pot places here. read more

Excellent hotpot! The meat quality is very good. The broths are made from scratch! I absolutely love the sauces to dip the meats into. They have an assortment of meats and veggies. The crispy chicken is really good too. Love this place. read more

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Delicious upon delicious. If you haven't had "hot pot" before it will be a new experience for you, but I highly suggest. You literally get to eat beef, pork, shrimp; whatever you like, hot right out of the pot, hence the name. You just spoon it out of the pot, literaly. Our waiter, Alek, was super great, he helped navigate through a menu that can be confusing to those who haven't had hot pot before, advising on food items to have and how long to let them cook. For those less adventurous, their tempura is AMAZING. I wish I had pictures but was that good. read more

My family went there a few weeks ago only to be pleasantly surprised with the menu and their allergy friendly menu. Lots of GF and vegetarian options. The service was also very friendly despite us getting there close to closing time. We are so happy to have found this little spot! read more

Food is great. Stars are knocked off not for the food but because of the service and ambiance. We walked in an hour before they closed and felt rushed the entire time. There was a lovely family sitting in front of us and the server actually went up to the table to let them know they closed in 20 minutes. It's disappointing when service can have you debating if you'll visit a yummy restaurant again. We finished our meal and walked out before it was even 9 o'clock and they turned lights off the second we hit the door. read more

What an unexpected and terrific food find in the middle of nowhere. On our way to Sedona we stopped here for lunch. It was an incredible Hot Pot experience. Very cool concept - half of restaurant serves Chinese Hot Pot (similar to Japanese Shabu Shabu) that you cook yourself. The other half serves ramen. I ordered the lemon grass base and my husband ordered coconut curry. Both were tasty!!! You then select your desired protein, veggies and noodles -- and voila! Service was great -- and the owner was super friendly. She clearly explained how to cook your food in the hot pot and how to get the most out of the experience. We would most definitely recommend! read more

We ordered takeout for a family dinner with my daughter''s family. We all ordered various Ramen dishes. Everyone raved about the Ramen. Some had udon noodles others ramen, proteins were shrimp, beef, pork belly. Some spicy dishes and others mild , but the common theme was they were all delicious and outstanding! The communication on our order status was very timely so the one picking up the order arrived as it was ready. Great service, we will be ordering again soon. read more

I give it 3 stars because the bowls are so good. It's healthy and I do recommend take out for sure. The decor is very modern in the restaurant and it looks like it would be a very nice place, but the service is less than desired. We figured out the fondue is way more than just ordering a $15/bowl each so that's what we did. When we got there for my birthday, there was only 1 family seated. We took a bit to figure out the pricing structure and what made sense and who wants what. My son is highly allergic to shrimp so we opted for separate bowls to not expose him to allergic reaction's by sharing. We ordered from a server who really seemed to be having a tough time managing our tables and I'm guessing take out orders, but that part I'm just assuming since we saw him so little. We got there around 6pm. 5 more parties came in after us. The table next to us who came in after us complained about not getting drinks or service quick. They were the next to get their meal. Everyone else then got their meal that seated after us. It was now after 6:30pm and it was getting ridiculous that we didn't have food. My husband was now visibly upset since we were the only ones in the restaurant without food AND it was my birthday meal. So he went up and no one helped him. Our server then ignored him, passing him while he waiting to take to him and delivered my ramen bowl and then by 6:45pm we finally all had our bowls. It was really yummy. The server didn't give us any forks or chopsticks so my husband again got up and got those for us so we could eat our bowls. The only other time the server showed up was to ask if we wanted dessert, but we didn't have an extra hour to wait on that so I asked for the check. He brought it and only then did he apologize and then blamed the kitchen and said it wasn't his fault (something about timing of kitchen, when they give him the bowls to send out). I told him not to worry about it (and we were so very nice because it was my birthday and we just were not going to have a bad night. My husband always tips really well, but this server was so bad we gave 10% and I know he's mad about it. The fact that no only did we wait a very long time, not get served our meal when everyone else did and then couldn't even get us silverware and my Husband had to was just too much to justify a better tip. He's lucky he got anything in my opinion for the way we were treated last night. He needs to learn to put orders in when ordered and make sure people get their food in a reasonable amount of time. It's Ramen, veggies and broth. How long can it possibly take to cook? I'm sure the server screwed its up. There was only a few tables left when we left because THEY ALL GOT THEIR FOOD and check before we did. Bummer on my bday... read more

My sisters, mom and I were able to try this restaurant the other day and we were pretty happy. It isn't this best shabu shabu place, but it definitely hits the spot, especially since it's really the only place with this type of food around Anthem. We really liked the huge selection of vegetables and meats! We were able to order a lot and get super full. Our only complaint was the broths lacked flavor... They could have been saltier and packed a little more punch. They supplied miso paste and soy sauce with the food, which we ended up using a lot of with the different foods after cooking them in the broth. I would probably end up going again if I was craving shabu shabu, but if I really had a choice I would try a different place around Phoenix. read more

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Holden and Alec were great servers! The food here was phenomenal for the cost. We were regularly checked on. The broths were flavorful and the meats and veggies were delicious! read more

I came here for lunch with my sister. She's been wanting to try this place. It was very cute! There was no one there when we came in, so the peace and quiet was nice. I ordered the shrimp curry ramen and my sister ordered the spicy steak miso ramen. We both loved it and finished every last bit. It comes out super hot, so just be careful before starting to dig in. They give you plenty of food, I was definitely stuffed at the end of the meal. Delicious ramen place! read more

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Amazing ramen in Anthem! I know it's hard to believe, since the restaurant scene in Anthem is very unimpressive. Everything is homemade and the noodles had great chew. I had the pork belly twice now on 2 different ramen bowls. They are observing the Covid rules and we felt very safe. The ambiance is modern and clean. The price is very cheap for the quality of food we received. This is now one of my regular spots!! read more

KOBE Hotpot & Ramen - Ramen Near Me - Anthem, Arizona

Horrible food, probably the WORST I have ever had, employees were very weird anime kids, the mood was very weird and had anime blaring very loud throughout the whole restaurant. 1/10 would not recommend I would rather eat cat poop. Very unfilling do not go here read more

Gr8 food!!!!!!! Service is great but seriously the food, stop in for the food!!