(visited a couple weeks ago) Great job following safety measures while maintaining quality food and service!! Safety measured in place: Seating outside The cuts of meat were served with plastic wrap Servers were wearing masks and face shields Hand sanitizers places on every table Ordered: Kokumi with Fire Crab broth (pictured) read more

KOKUMI - Kokumi plate White rice Kokumi Fire Crab broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Brought two coworkers who had never had hot pot and they were blown away from how great it was! I was also pleasantly surprised about how good their fire crab broth was. Definitely coming back again... and their special is a great deal! read more

Being open til midnight, this is the perfect place to go after you get off work when everything else is closed! Especially since winter is coming up, hot soup is the way to gooo Tiffany was the sweetest and most attentive server, constantly checking up on us to make sure we had enough veggies and broth. I like coming for the lunch or late night special and getting toro with spicy tonkotsu! They offer hot drops if your soup or sauce isn't spicy enough. Veggies include bok choy, cabbage, tong ho veggie, kale, tofu, baby carrots, broccoli, tofu, purple potato, a little ramen block, some wide flat glass noodles, and also unlimited refills on the veggies! I miss when udon and pumpkin used to be offered but the meal was still amazing!! The soup is reaaaally good after you've cooked all your meat and you can drink and eat it alongside your noodles! :3 read more

Kokumi is originally Mokkoji. 1+ hour wait & it was super cold outside. There were heaters next to AU79, but none of them were on. They should take numbers down and call us when a table it ready over the weekend, like most places in 626, or at least take reservations. Although, we went on a Saturday evening, so the wait was expected and there was plenty of parking. I took note that there were around 8 people in front of us, but there was no one in the front to tell us how long we needed to wait or what to do and no recommendations until someone took our order. Seats fill up pretty fast, there are a limited amount of seats, and there was a 90's theme R&B music playing when the 4 of us went. We grabbed menu's and we each decided on the Waygu Toro Beef and Yellowtail cheek. Soup bases were OG, Sukiyaki (pass only if you want a sweeter broth), Tonkotsu, and Miso [Add $1 to the last 3]. We were seated shortly after the 45+ min, a waiter took our order (~10/15 min), and then motioned us to be seated. We had no idea which soup was which until I asked and they were able to move our soup bases around. Luckily, the last guy, who brought our beef Toro, was kind enough to tell us what to do with the sauces: smash the sesame seeds & use for veggies only or Ponzu. He was so cheerful & I'm not sure if you are the chef, but thank you for a better experience! We were left alone, provided water throughout, and had a fun time overall! The waitress came by frequently, the beef was super soft and lightly marinated, and the yellowtail cheeks were nicely grilled. Mokkoji stamped tofu was similar to that of boiling point. I admired the fact that there was KALE, pumpkin, and other veggies similar to that of Jazz Cat. I forgot to ask for more veggies (apparently unlimited here), but the udon was a nice touch. I waited too long to cook the ramen and the broth dissipated even with extra broth. I might consider coming back on a weekday, but this place only lets the food shine. read more

KOKUMI - Miso, Beef Toro, Jasmine Rice ~$19 - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

It was pretty funny - we drove by and looked into the space, I was like how are we supposed do hot pot when there were no tables. It turned the dining area was in the parking lot under this big tent. We ordered the $90 combo and it was a lot of food. I loved their sesame sauce - the best one I've ever tasted. The girl server was very attentive! read more

This place is great if you're looking to grab hotpot on a cold night. In the heart of Arcadia, it's surrounded by many other hotpot places but this ranks among the top when you compare it to its competition. The soup base choice may be small, but the quality of the meat more than makes up for it. I ordered the Pick 2 Combo with the Wagyu Toro and the Steak Cut Beef, and it was delicious. The price isn't too bad either. Theres the OG soup base for free, some $2 options and some $4 options. Overall, this place is really good for the price. Sadly, they don't serve alcohol but I guess that saves me money haha. Food- 5/5 The meat here is delicious. You also get unlimited refills on veggies, and they have a good amount of stuff in their veggie plates. The sauce here is delicious too. Price- 4.5/5 A bit on the pricier side when it comes to hotpot places in the area but its well worth the price. Look to spend around $50 for two people. Customer Service- 4.5/5 The server was really nice, got us everything we needed, and kept checking up on us on a busy night. Overall- 4.5/5(Closer to 5) Food is amazing, price is decent, customer service is good. Would definitely come back here. read more

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Had a great time last night! The service was really good and the food was delightful! Our favorites were definitely the Toro Beef, tuna with crispy rice and wagyu. Our server recommended us the tonkotsu broth which was 10/10. We came with our Vietnamese speaking aunt and uncle and the staff had multiple people whom could explain the menu to them! The staff was attentive and we got very quick service and they made sure we knew how the menu worked. Will definitely be coming here again the next time we visit Cali. read more

KOKUMI - My aunt loved the spicy crab broth! - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

I came here with a friend for her birthday. She wanted to try this restaurant just because I suggest it to her. I was in this same plaza last week and this shabu shabu place was packed with people. The atmosphere was good. I told myself that I am gonna try this place next time! We ordered Tomyum soup with lamb and tomato soup with wagyu beef. The ingredient looks fresh with decent amount for $52 dollar for two ppl. However, I was a little disappointed with their soup. I was expecting a pre-made soup instead of some kinda of powder condiments (few pieces of dried mushroom and three raw shrimps) and just added water in ( or a very bland soup ). Only because I know how an authentic tomyum soup taste like, this one taste a little weird to me. Maybe because of Covid, they have special restrictions on how our food should be served. I don't know. Other than that, I am satisfied with the service and the covid-tent set up is nice with music playing in the background. read more

KOKUMI - Tomyum soup with lamb Tomato soup with wagyu beef - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Food was good and server was excellent. Wasn't sure which shabu place to go to since there were so many. This one opens later and doesn't disappoint read more

KOKUMI - Large Wagyu Toro and Steak - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Friday 8:27pm I've missed you and your playlists!!! Like a chameleon, Kokumi adapted to quarantine first with temporary fried chicken Furaido partnering, now back to that shabu life we know and love. Called ahead to double check - outdoor covered dining is on! No reservations, sign in to the waitlist by the tent, definitely more spacious than the restaurant interior. 8:54 pm Quoted a 40-45 min wait but birthday party of two seated within 30 minutes tonight. We are patient and staff was hustling and friendly. After waiting, flagged down staff to order and ask for water. Ordered Rosu and Prime $79.99 for two Newer server wasn't sure about the specifics: Rosu 8 pc Prime 8 pc Hand roll of choice 2 pc - picked blue crab Sampler = seafood and chicken Veggies for 2 Sauce for 2 Rice for 2 Macaron ice cream sandwich of choice for 2 - picked 1 green tea and 1 strawberry We chose OG broth just to enjoy the basics with the cooked flavors. 9:19 pm covered food items are rolled over Shabu bowl with sliced mushroom Hand rolls Meat Veg Sampler of seafood and chicken Rice Broth is poured and we wait a bit for the heat to transfer Requested water. Noticed we did not yet have sauce or condiments. Flagged down staff to request. 9:32 pm delicious sesame and ponzu sauces arrive with green onion, garlic, and spicy grated daikon condiment sampler may vary but contained single items: octopus, scallop, mussel, salmon, shrimp, chicken, chopped .. chicken? (Turns into a meatball if you cook it intact), chopped .. shrimp? (Same) Enjoyed the sampler and sort of cut things in half so we could both try Meat was beautiful! *Asked for refill on veg but was told it would be $3 so we passed Food was delicious. Had to ask for refill on water twice. Had to ask for macarons and check. Overall experience was enjoyable, as I mentioned we are patient. One star down for multiple items we needed to gently remind or ask for and for no veg refill although I understand policy changes. I like to be a very low maintenance customer and I hate to keep asking when staff is hard working, busy and gracious, however these were basic items that normally come and are listed with the paid meal/ service. Staff was friendly and helpful otherwise. I would recommend and will be back! read more

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Great food, fresh and clean place. It was packed when we got there and we waited a little. It looked like they didn't have enough servers, but once we were sat everything came out quick ! read more

Decent hotpot with a large outdoor seating area during covid where they use the portable gas stoves and large tables. Hand santizier provided at every table. I got the pick 2 meats, a total of 8 slices for 21.99, the broth is also an extra 4 dollars. It was a little pricy but not super bad. The meat was good and nicely marinated and the broth was also flavorful. It also came with ramen noodles. Each table also comes with spring onion and minced garlic to be added in the sauce which made it into a superb dipping sauce read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

I came here with a colleague for some late night eats after an event as it was open late. My colleague opted for some hot pot, while I, on the other hand decided for some light bites and ordered sushi instead. As this is more so a hot pot restaurant than a sushi restaurant, I figured that the sushi wouldn't be that great. It wasn't anything exciting, but it was fine to cure to craving. I had crispy tuna rice and an order of salmon sushi. The crispy tuna and salmon were pretty decent. I also had some of the hot pot soup base and it was delicious. read more

Maybe this place was great with previous owner, but I am a little disappointed now after busing here twice in a month. First of all, expect 30-45 min wait to get your order even though they are not busy at all. Once, I got here when they opened, I was first table to order, still waited 20 min. The menu is very confusing. When we asked questions about the menu, no staff could answer it... The food is good, the ingredients are fresh; but it definitely needs to step up the game. read more

I used to come here all the time when it was still called Mokkoji so I was a little worried how this place would compare since it's now Kokumi. However, it didn't disappoint! Came here on a Sunday for lunch with a friend and ordered the wagyu beef toro with the OG broth; comes with a ponzu sauce, a sesame sauce (you get to grind the sesame seeds too!), rice, and veggies. I was a little concerned when the waiter described the OG broth as just water, but was relieved when it wasn't just water; rather, it had some mushrooms for flavor, which was perfect for me. Everything was just as yummy as I remember it to be and the rice and veggies were refillable! *for those with parking anxiety like me: it's located in the same plaza at Vons with plenty of parking read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

the portion for the special is little, we got like 10 thin slices of meat, few leaves of veggies and rice. The waiter didn't tell us about miso soup base cost 2 extra, so it is like 14.99 for the set. The drink is 5 dollar for a bottle of coke in glass. So it is like 20 dollars for my meal. I am not happy with the amount of money I spent versus what I get to be honest. read more

Location: in the same plaza as Vons, in the left middle area of the plaza next to AU79. Parking: large shared plaza parking. Very easy to find parking! Just be careful of the 626 drivers Food: I always get the Wagyu Beef Toro, it comes with a plate of meat and a side of rice and veggies+noodles. The presentation of the veggies is always perfect! Usually it's enough to keep me full, especially with the unlimited veggies refills. Although before they used to give a whole assortment of veggies but now they've cut back the refill to only Napa cabbage, kale, and bok choy... which is a little annoying. The beef is tender and delicious, I think there's a marinade on it. Service: Good, workers are pleasant and one of the waiters was so sweet and friendly and consistently checked up on our table even if he wasn't our waiter. Thank you! Tips: - Use the mortar and pestle to grind the sesame seeds to bring out the flavor to whatever consistency you prefer. - i love to add 1 scoop of garlic & radish to your ponzu sauce and soup! (I absolutely love garlic) read more

This is very similar to Mokkoji Shabbu Shabbu, from the flavors of the broth base to the meat on the menu. I came here during lunch time at 11:30am on a Saturday so it was not busy at all. By the time we left at 1pm, it was almost filled but still seatings at the bar. I ordered the fire crab broth (+$4) with the wagyu toro ($16 for lunch, $19 for dinner). It comes with unlimited vegetables and hot water to refill for soup. They have 2 sauces, sesame and ponzu, but I really only used the sesame sauce and mixed it with green onions and garlic. The ponzu sauce comes with the sesame seeds you grind before they fill it. The fire crab broth was both sweet and spicy, it has a kick to it, definitely recommend. It also comes with the crab inside the broth where you can pick out some remaining meat to eat at the end. The vegetable plate comes with broccoli, bok choy, carrots, tofu, corn, kale, and dried ramen noodles to cook. I was very surprised and pleased with it coming with ramen noodles in addition to the rice that it comes with. We got another plate of veggies since it was unlimited. Service was very good here, the server kept coming over to check on us to see if we needed anything. Our broths and waters kept getting refilled, overall very pleased. read more

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Service: people here are friendly, especially considering it's an Asian spot. The servers are prompt at delivery food, drinks. Checks and other requests. Food: just like Mokkoji, this place is great. The food is still the same and prices are only slightly higher. There are a lot of hot pot/ shabu spots here but this is def top three. You get refills on the veggies, btw! Overall, this place is well kept, consistent in quality, and fair pricing, especially since hot pot ranges from $13-$20 nowadays. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Initially, I fell into a state of panic upon learning that one of my favorite hot pot places no longer existed in this neck of the woods. However, KOKUMI is still the same Mokkoji I know, except with even more goodies on the menu and better remodeled seating accommodations. Compared to other hot pot restaurants, the price point at KOKUMI is a tad bit higher than others. However, you can definitely see and taste the quality of the ingredients they offer here. The beef toro is still one of my favorites, which you'll enjoy if you prefer your meat perfectly marbled and tender with just the right fat ratio. Also, let me just say that the fire crab broth is totally on FIRE and worth the extra add-on price. It's sweet, savory and of course spicy. Plus, it comes with actual crab legs inside! Tell me what other restaurants feature crab legs in their hot pot! Now be forewarned, they're not messing around when it comes to heat. I asked them to make my soup more mild but as the soup boils, it just gets spicier and spicier. Albeit, so delicious. We came on a busy Friday night and as usual, there was a wait. However, just having beaten the main dinner rush, the wait wasn't too bad at a little over 20 minutes. read more

dropped by again & it was better than last time as far as service... they accidentally served us an order that wasnt ours but i let em know right away food is fairly good & i o b back soon read more

Love the wagyu toro with tonkotsu broth. The meat is always perfect! We also love that it's unlimited veggies! Can't beat kokumi! We've been coming to kokumi for a while now, and I truly appreciate the consistency in food quality and service. We come about once a week and honestly, don't mind spending all of our money here. Boyfriend recently tried fire crab with tonkotsu, and now we are hooked on that broth. Also, get the porridge after your meal, you will not be disappointed! Also, our servers, Pak and Tiffany always provide the best customer service!! read more

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This is my favorite hot pot place. I usually get the BEST deal "pick 2: wagyu toro and steak cut" with tonkotsu soup! This soup base is saltier than the others, but goes well with the veggies, rices and esp meats imo. (Make sure to add some garlic and green onions.) The servers here are very kind, helpful, and fast. TIP: you can ask the servers to make your leftover hot pot soup into Porridge!!!! Omg!!!!! It's a must try read more

KOKUMI - Wagyu and steak - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Confirmed: favorite hotpot place! Love the staff and the consistent service and quality of food. Today I went on a hotpot binge and ate hotpot all day but I did not eat as much as I did with my last meal at Kokumi. Now I'm pretty sure I'm five pounds heavier but at least I'll die happy L O L read more

KOKUMI - Kimchi broth and beef steak cut! - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

I came here a while back when it was mokkoji and was a little worried that itll be super different. Thank goodness it was exactly the same! Delicious as always I got the fire drop mala soup with a large wagyu Toro order and it was delicious. My sister got the spicy miso with the same meat order and we loved everything. The soup and the sesame sauce was definitely the highlight of the dinner. I also love how its unlimited veggies so we were able to get extra broccoli, kale and potatoes. I just wish they gave out more noodles in the initial bowl of veggies. Great service too! Constantly around to add soup or get more veggies. read more

I wish I lived in Arcadia so I can eat this every day! Soup: spicy tonkatsu was AMAZING! I don't want to try any other soup. It's not an oily red spice but rather it seems like there are hidden particles targeting your spicy taste receptors directly. I would say it is a medium spice. The tonkatsu was very flavorful but its flavor did not overwhelm the ingredients that you cook. I can drink the soup by itself all day--the beef and veggies on the side are just a plus!! Veggies: lucky for the veggie lovers, you can get unlimited vegetables such as cabbage, bok choy, and kale. Enoki and tofu are not included. Still, this is great because I can add veggies if I'm not entirely full at the end. To be honest, the vegetable platter that is included is not extremely amazing or mindblowing, but what blows me away about this place is the delicious soup flavor and meat quality. Hard to top! Meat: prime cut is sooo juicy and flavorful! We tried the more expensive cut and trust me, steak cut is not lacking! I would just opt for steak cut since the price is more value and is super delicious. They gave me 9 pieces in the regular size which was a perfect amount. Fire drops: you can request to add these. My friend loves to add this to all her sauces and soup. It spikes up the spice level SUPER FAST! Beware: you can tell the difference between 0 and 2 drops, very significantly! read more

KOKUMI - Steak cut - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Came here and got the $80 deal to try out the Wagyu the other day. It was surprising to find out that the Wagyu actually wasn't the most tender nor most flavorful compared to the ribeye. So I'll have to keep that in mind next time. The food taste great, comes with different types of soups and veggies. Which is fantastic. I'll have to say that this probably can be the best tasting hotpot place in Arcadia if you're willing to pay the price for it. Though, contradicting my previous statement, I wasn't really a big fan of their sauce. I'm very big on the peanut sauce that every place offers, and having to pay a total of near $100 for a meal for two, I kinda expected this wow bomb to explode in my mouth. Which the meat did, but the sauce didn't. Their peanut sauce just didn't really cut it for me. I ended up eating the meat straight from the soup with a few pieces of garlic, green onion, and cilantro. Which tastes great to me, no complaints. The overall feel of this room is actually pretty spacious with the high ceiling. I know that it might seemed a little crammed side by side if you stared down, but I think the high ceiling really makeup for the vibe of the place. Overall, the interior can seem a little dark with the low lighting, and this place can gives off that over 21 vibe. Despite that, it's still safe to say that this generally a pretty chill environment. Lastly, I'd like to point out that it seems like literally no one knows how to grind the peanuts here. Which I find quite entertaining. I've seen people pushing the peanuts down like the way you see in games, swirling it left and right then spilling it a little, and stuff like that. It's like a live show that you get to enjoy. If you ever decide to try and grind peanuts yourself for the first time, don't be afraid to do stupid crap. Because chances are, there are people that are equally confused as you are. Which is fine, it's part of the learning process that I'm sure many of us went through. read more

KOKUMI - Cool dining area - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Shabu shabu can't get better than this. I'm not a connoisseur of shabu shabu, but I thought Kokumi was pretty darn good. Came on a Tuesday night for dinner and it was decently crowded. Not enough to have to wait for a table, but not a ghost town. Ordered the one-meat set and chose the Wagyu, which I highly recommend! I thought the single choice of meat meant a smaller portion, but I was so wrong! The plate of meat was huge! I opted for the miso broth, which was delish! The best part of all was the AYCE veggies/rice. A combination bowl of kale, cabbage, spinach, carrots, enoki mushrooms, melon, and tofu. Excellent flavor and a great variety/spread of veggies and side sauces. The staff was extremely tentative and good about giving us more soup/refills on veggies. A great price for the service and amount of food. I'd definitely recommend! read more

KOKUMI - Vegetables - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I think the driving point for Kokumi is customization. They allow you to put together your own personal hot pot with a diversity of choice for meat/seafood. Meat quality was also above average. What really hurt me was their chicken nuggets. It really stood out in the meal for me because the breading was hard and the chicken filling was ground up chicken breast - thus a bit dry. The hotpot itself was enjoyable and it would be an easy place to take a group of people with different tastes to enjoy a nice meal together - just don't order chicken nuggets. Ordering: no sharing hot pots! Each individual is required to order one dish if you chose to share - or incur a 12 dollar sharing cost. This is why we ordered the chicken nuggets and regretted it. read more

It's sososo yummy!!! What the Fxxx so delicious ~~~ Why not try this Wagyu Toro Shabu Shabu~~ Come n TRY !!! read more

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My girlfriend and I wanted some good Shabu and we were not disappointed! We ordered the wagu combo and the cut was stop notch. The marbling on the meat was amazing and melted in our mouthes. If you're already planning to eat here I would recommend the wagu combo because you're getting a nice platter of meat, two piece wagu sushi, a nice platter of seafood and two macaroons! The staff are nice and friendly as well, June was really attentive and carried a nice conversation with us! Will definitely come back for the food and service. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Haven't been to this place for years and it changed the name to KOKUMI. My husband and I were there for a late lunch. We arrived at 2:45, and there was no wait. We ordered two Wagyu Toro ($15.99 each) with miso soup base ($2 extra) and tonkatsu soup base ($2 extra). The quality of meat is good, and surprisingly, it's free refill for veggies. The combo comes with both rice, ramen, and udon. So you have to worry about not getting full. The meat goes really well with sesame sauce. One star is deducted because the soup got very salty towards the end even after the staffs refilled the soup for us. read more

KOKUMI - Wagyu toro. $15.99. Ig: Caroline.cky - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

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The Menu is a little tricky with all the specials and stuff but just ask the staff, they are friendly and will help you understand things better so you can get the best value. The Food quality is superb, I was literally watching one of the workers cleaning and arranging the veggies thoroughly. The meat looked good and tasted fantastic, it tasted fresh and not frozen. The selling point is the broth and sauces tho, the grinding of the sesame seeds is fun and adds a lot of flavor to the sesame sauce. The clear dark sauce is delicious and is great with the meat. FREE REFILLS on vegetables and rice!! Yo I'm 6 feet 200"lbs and I'm literally stronger than an ox, so I eat a lot.... being able to fill up on the veggies and rice made the meal well worth the price. Also whatever left over veggies and soup you can be ultra conservative and take home for a second meal ahahaha read more

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I was really bummed when the prior restaurant here closed (Mokkoji). Now, I realize it was a blessing in disguise. As before, the great, friendly service and selection of veggies/tofu blows away any shabu shabu spot. Now, however, the diverse selection is just amazing. We had the Prime and Wagyu combo. It started with 2 hand rolls, along with several unique items served on ice (including chicken and seafood). All along we had the opportunity to order more of the veggies (kale, kabocha, Napa cabbage, etc.). Last but not least, you get a macaron ice cream mini sandwich! Can't wait until they get their beer license!!! read more

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Wanted to try something different in the area so looked this place up to try. Service - 5 Stars: our server was very tentative and friendly Parking - 5 Stars: this place is located inside a plaza with plenty of parking spaces Food - 5 Stars: their lunch special with AYCE veggies was a great steal! I tried their Wagyu Beef Toro with Fire Crab Spicy Soup Base. It was so delicious. The fact that I can have AYCE kale was a win for me. Their drink "Bruce Lee" which I thought it was a bit pricy for how it tasted. I wouldn't order it again. Overall I would totally come back here again. read more

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How have I not written a review for Kokumi yet?! Saying that I love this place is an understatement. Pre-COVID I was probably frequenting this restaurant at least once a week. Honestly... Shabu Shabu AND Sushi? I don't think I've heard of a better combination in my life. But anyways, I love Kokumi. The staff is amazing, their soups are delicious and their meats are so good! I typically order the Tomato Seafood soup base and I pair it with Salmon. The Tomato Seafood soup base comes with mussels, salmon, and shrimp. It's super flavorful and it's my absolute favorite soup base among all the shabu/ hotpot places I've been. I always get 2-3 drops of their "fire drops" to add that extra kick! Their Salmon (if you order this alone, not with the pick 2) is sashimi grade, and I love cooking some pieces in my broth and eating the other pieces as sashimi. I also order a side order of toro because its honestly delicious and I can't help myself! Also, I really love my veggies so I love that their vegetables are refillable! I always get at least 2 extra servings of Bok Choy and Napa and this may be weird, but I love the sliced onions that they have that comes with their toro so I always ask my server for extra onions on the side. It's gotten to the point where my server will put extra onions into my broth before even giving it to me. Honestly, that level of service is amazing! I'm so sad that I can't dine with Kokumi temporarily due to COVID, but I'll definitely be back as soon as they reopen. If you're not a huge seafood lover, my friends really love their Tonkotsu and Sukiyaki broths, so give those a try. read more

When I came here with my boyfriend a couple of times now, this place never disappoints me. I recommend getting the Wagu Toro and the lamb. The lamb comes with a lemon wedge; so, it's optional whether you want to squeeze the lemon on your lamb or not. I also recommend the Sukiyaki soup base; it's a sweet soup base. Every time you order any hot pot there, it will always come with sesame sauce, ponzu sauce, and a whole bowl of vegetables. For the sesame sauce, they give you a bowl and pistol for it so you can grind the sesame seeds. Once you grind the sesame seeds, the server will come with the sesame sauce. The reason to grind the sesame sauce is so the sauce has an enhanced flavor to it. The employees are nice, the place is clean, and the service was great! It's hard to get a big group in this restaurant though when it's busy, but I do recommend it if you are coming with a group of 4-5. read more

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Owner and staffs are super friendly!! They meat quality and soup is so much better than Mokkoji! First time having and the best shabu that I had!! Place is pretty large so there's plenty of seating. Please support this place the owner here really deserves business. read more

Pretty bad. Came tonight 8:30pm barley any patrons there. Got seated right away. I noticed the table next to us hadn't ordered yet, that guy got up to flag the waiter to order. While we waited to order. Another party came, they sat down flagged the waiter to order. The waiter took their order and left. I was not happy not even acknowledging us so I got up to grab waiter to order. Sat back down. The table who sat down later than 2tables got EVERYTHING they ordered, food, drinks, rolls and condiments while us two other table who sat before them haven't even got a cup of water like they said they'd bring when we sat down. So awful we had to get up and leave after an 45 min with nothing on our table. I've been here before it use to be good and packed. Now I know why. Will never be back. read more

This place always hits the spot! We come here occasionally but ever since we found out that they serve A5, we're here more often. The beef is fresh and the staff is always friendly. Generally at night we see Daniel and he always makes sure that were taken care of. He's like the face of Kokumi. This place used to be called Mokkoji but it changed its name about a year ago. Not much changes but the introduction of A5 Wagyu & iberico pork is a game changer for us. Cheers to delicious food with AMAZING people! read more

KOKUMI - A5 Wagyu! - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California