Flavor, service, Ambiance was amazing. John was our server. He was attentive and kind. He assisted us on our first time visit. The broth flavor was amazing. I suggest asking for the half miso and half spicy (not spicy at all) but so flaverful. We will be back! read more

Shabu Garden - Getting ready for and Shabu Shabu. - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

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SAME RESTAURANT AS TAIYO'S SUSHI & POKI We were heading back from Joshua Tree to OC and got immense cravings for something soupy. It was either eat in Riverside or wait one more hour and have a late night dinner. We decided to eat in Riverside despite knowing their limited soup options so we wouldn't have to eat too late. We got to the spot around 8:30ish but we couldn't find a place that was labelled Shabu Garden so we circled around for a couple of minutes before realizing that Taiyo's Sushi & Poki was what we were looking for. Not sure why they have different names, but it looks like they're under new ownership so I guess they haven't had the chance to change their name? On Sunday evenings, they close at 9:30pm, so I honestly wasn't sure they were going to accept us. Luckily for us, they still accepted our walk-in and we were seated promptly. They have 3 AYCE options: AYCE shabu, AYCE sushi, AYCE sushi & shabu, and they also have a premium option of AYCE sashimi. The prices seemed quite reasonable for sushi and hot pot at $41.99 but considering the time that we had until the last call (9PM), we just opted for the shabu and ordered as many meats as we could. The servers were extremely attentive knowing that we didn't have much time until the last call so they brought out a total of 3 rounds of meat. The owner or the manager (couldn't tell) graciously offered to freshly fry any shrimp tempura that we wanted, and we were so grateful for that. Just note that there are only 3 types of broth to choose from: original, spicy, miso They have a buffet section for the veggies, noodles, and seafood. The selection is decent. They had my usual favorites like spinach, mushrooms, napa cabbage, clams, and they even had crab. The hot foods section consisted of fried foods such as fried calamari, fried shrimp tempura, etc. I can't say too much about the buffet section since we arrived there late, but we basically cleaned up majority of it. Meats were decent. No wagyu for sure. There's not a lot of selection but for the price you're paying ($31.99/pp), I'm not complaining. I'd say the pricing and value you get from this spot matches with the quality of food provided. If it were pricier, than I would prefer just getting my shabu fix in OC. The next time we're in the area, we hope to try the AYCE shabu + sushi option. read more

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It's Corona so not much to select from for AYCE shabu... it was okay. It costs around $55 per person with a drink and tip included. Service was okay, we had to wave down the servers pretty frequently. There are two or three restaurants in one. We started off on the Korean side and finally found our way to the shabu side. Decent restaurant ambiance. Food was decent but nothing spectacular I would return back for... read more

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Had a craving for shabu shabu and found this place on Yelp. It does have another name on the building, Taiyo's, so we were confused at first. Really nice inside and lots of options at their bar, like fried rice, shrimp tempura and eggrolls, in addition to the vegetables. Servers were very friendly and attentive. read more

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Been here twice and won't be returning. All you can eat sushi is mediocre at best. Come here if you strictly like to eat sushi rolls. Why do they keep searing the sushi? We would get the same dish back to back and one would be seared and one would be raw. I didn't come here to eat BBQ. I want the sushi raw, or aleast keep it consistent. The shabu dipping sauces are all way too sweet. The meats are okay and the side dishes/ salad bar are all overcooked or lack flavor. The shabu soup base was flavorless + the dipping sauces are terrible. The all you can eat "fill out yourself" paper menu for sushi clearly says mussells but it doesnt say "limited 1 person". They told us it's only 1 per person when we ordered a third for a table of 2 people. There are a lot of items that are not on the AYCE menu like takoyaki so you spend more money on top of the 30$. We waited for 10 min and had to ask and then they told us the limited item rule even though it doesn't say on the paper menu. The rooms inside looks dirty. There was 2 to 3 nats flying around the food and tables the entire time we were eating. The walls and decor gave a dingy feeling where everything seemed damp and sticky. You can tell a lot about a restaurant when there is mandatory gratuity read more

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I forgot what the name of our server was but he was the only one wearing a white shirt while everyone else wore black. He was so attentive and so nice. He sat us down, got out menus and we got the hot pot option. Within minutes our server had everything set and ready to go. This place has a buffet bar for the hot pot items like lots of veggies, a sauce bar, 3 noodle options & other proteins like calm, imitation crab, shrimp & etc. They also had a few hot bar items like rice, fried rice, noodles, fried shrimp & etc The meat options were ribeye, brisket, beef belly & pork belly. We tried everything but the pork and I got the miso broth while my husband got the regular broth. Everything was really good. It's an extra $10 to add AYCE sushi - which we do want to try next time Tons of parking in this plaza! read more

Shabu Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

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My husband and I came for hot pot and decided to get the sushi and hot pot option. We were expecting the hot pot to be the star of the show and the sushi to be mid at best, but wow were we wrong. Our usual local sushi spot changed its menu and its quality went way down so we were on the hunt for a new spot and let me tell you, THIS IS IT. WOW. Our second time back and we ditched the hot pot and opted to just get sushi. The fish is incredible. High quality, cut well, prepared well and the service is dynamite. I would not have expected the sushi to be so good here. Come try it out- you won't be disappointed! read more

Shabu Garden - Sashimi - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

Unfortunately the food doesn't align with the 4 star reviews seen on here. The different names should've been the first indicator of what was to come. This place is advertised as "shabu Garden" , but the restaurant goes by the name " Taioys Sushi & Poki" Customers service was great! Staff was attentive and readily available. Other than that, the place looked fairly run down, smelled like cleaner , and place was dim. The salad bar items such as calamari & tempura were not even warm- as if it was cooked earlier that day and left out . Rice was sitting in a pot, signs of hardening. This place advertises AYCE hot pot , or AYCE Hot Pot + AYCE Sushi. What they don't tell you is that with the sushi option- this does not include premium rolls; you get an extremely limited selection. We opted to do the hot pot, and order 1 roll by itself. Sushi was mid at best, lacks fresh quality, on par with Chinese buffet sushi - not bad but not great either. I was disappointed to see that they only offered 3 options for broth- original, Miso & Original Spicy. The original honestly tasted like salt water , no flavor. Meats weren't bad, really added to the flavor of the hot pot. Be advised that they add 15% to your bill for gratuity. Wish this would have been a better experience. Aside from this place being the only AYCE shabu hot pot spot in Riverside, I'd drive to Ontario Boiling World or OC . Same price, much better cleaner quality. read more

Honestly so good, always a go to especially if we're having separate cravings. I'll usually do Sushi and my girlfriend does the shabu or vice versa. Very tasty food and a wide variety of choices. Amazing customer service very efficient, helpful, along with telling us everything we need to know. The venue is stunning especially if you come early enough for a garden seat and the music is always a vibe if you love Japanese City Pop! (I swear we came late at night and they played the Sword Art Online intro) Great spot for friends or just a quick date! Owner is a really cool guy too read more

Shabu Garden - Great venue - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

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If I could give them 0 stars I would. My family and I came in and nobody greeted us. Another family was sitting there and looked very angry. I asked them if they've been waiting long and they said yes. I waited another 20 minutes and still wasn't acknowledged. We ended up going to Wang Cho for dinner. From the looks of it, they didn't even have a lot of ingredients for their hot pot which is disappointing. Do yourself a favor and go to San Bernardino to Hello Shabu for hot pot. Tons of ingredients and large seating area. read more

Service was terrible! Food wasn't bad. Server never once checked on us. We had to call our server for everything. To top it all off they added a $20 gratuity for a party of 4. 4/29/2026 7:30 pm read more

First time at shabu garden ! Brandon was our server and he was soo attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. He came later in the evening but they were more than happy to accommodate. Keep in mind, generally the AYCE sushi ends at 9 pm but the AYCE shabu and Korean chicken was open until 10 pm. Thank you shabu garden! We had a great time :) read more

I walked into Shabu Garden with high expectations based on the reviews and their Instagram page. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to the hype. The biggest issue with this restaurant is that they are seriously understaffed. I visited on a Saturday afternoon around 4:15 PM. I was told there would be a 10-15 minute wait, which turned into nearly 20. Not a big deal. However, once we were seated, it took another 10 minutes before anyone came to take our drink order, ask about soup bases, or even check if we had been there before. That was my first red flag. The staff wasn't slacking off; they were clearly overwhelmed, running around trying to keep up with seated guests while also cleaning tables. We opted for the hot pot (or "shabu," as they call it). After ordering our soup bases, our server suggested we grab items from the buffet-style setup. I've been to several hot pot and KBBQ spots over the years, and I'd rank this setup in the bottom 50%. They offered some hot items like rice, egg rolls, and fried shrimp, as well as cold items like seafood, tofu, and ramen. While some things were decent, others were just bad. The white rice, in particular, was terrible. This was surprising, given that they also serve sushi. It was somehow both sticky and dry at the same time. I wish they had left it in a rice cooker for guests to scoop themselves rather than placing it in a container. One thing I did enjoy was their sauce selection. It was fantastic. They had peanut sauce, which I love. I do wish they had kimchi, but since this is a Japanese hot pot spot, I understand why they didn't. Another issue was the self-serve soda station. They were out of clean cups, and it took nearly 15 minutes for them to bring more. By the time I got back to my table, the soup had arrived, but we hadn't had a chance to order meat yet, so we just stared at our boiling vegetables for another 5-10 minutes. When the meat finally arrived, it was excellent. They only offer four meat options, but they're solid choices, so I have no complaints there. Combined with the sauces, everything tasted great. The original broth, in particular, was phenomenal. One of the best I've ever had. But despite that, I don't see myself coming back. The lighting in the restaurant was horrible, very dim, which made it difficult to see if the meat was cooked properly. On top of that, the tables were way too small for hot pot. The burner and pot took up almost half the table space, leaving us feeling squished. It was uncomfortable trying to cook, eat, and manage everything in such a cramped setup. The final straw, and the reason I'm actually writing this review, was the automatic tip. A $19.19 gratuity was added to my $158 bill for four adults, with no signage indicating this policy. I understand tipping, and I recognize that the servers were working hard, but automatically adding a tip, especially at a place where we cooked our own food and retrieved our own items from the buffet, is frustrating. Overall, the food had its highlights, but the understaffing, slow service, poor lighting, cramped tables, and unexpected gratuity make it hard for me to recommend this place or return myself. read more

Shabu Garden - 4 Shabu adults charged gratuity - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

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My first time having hot pot and I loved it! They sent over a few different meats for us to try and although some were out of my comfort zone they were all tasty. There was a good selection of other foods we could add to the soup, also. We also did the all you can eat sushi. All very good rolls. The server wisely advised us to take it easy on ordering rolls. Even though it's all-you-can-eat the rolls were normal to large size, so our little group ordered one each and split them. All were delicious! The owner came around to say "Hi," and chat. He was so kind! read more

Very cute little spot! Definitely worth it! I decently priced! The service was even better because it was our first time and the guy working helped explain everything for us. Also, helped me make my birthday feel even more special with the yummy fried matcha ice cream and song. read more

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The service is good and they are so nice and food so good and so fresh , we love its , we will be back read more

Shabu Garden - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

Service was not so good. We ordered a lobster roll that never arrived. The meat arrived way later. They ran out of rice. Not very clean either . I was very optimistic but highly disappointed. read more

Outstanding service, warm welcoming setting with a casual sunday vibe. I appreciate this place existing, mr john, the cat Mayo, and the team of incredible waiters. It's too good for the price. The sushi is also 5 star. read more

Food, service, & ambiance, is everything i love about this place, has been my favorite my go two :) Aydan has a best customer service, always so helpful & w a smile :) keep up always the great work. Thank you ^.^ Ps. Music is a 10/10 today 9/11/25 read more

Shabu Garden - Bombbbbbbb - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

This place has become one of my favorite food places to go with friends! I love the ambiance and less busy at the time we go ;) Shoutout to Brandon for his great service. read more

Shabu Garden - Shabu and sushi with friends!! - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

Literally the WORST service I have ever received. Our table was not checked on once, so we couldn't even order more meat. Our waiter, shawn, was messing around with the other workers and not checking on anyone in our section. The hotpot itself was good, but our stove turned off in the middle of our time. We each got a sushi roll as well, my tuna roll was literally warm and the cream cheese in our Philadelphia roll tasted expired. Automatically adds a 15% tip, which is crazy considering we had no service even after looking around. Would not come back since they can't do their job when it's literally a self serve hotpot. read more

So so yummy! Very cozy. Shoutout to our waiter for being on top of a 10 person party!

I wouldn't feed this to my dog. Actually let me correct myself because I feed my dog premium food. I wouldn't serve this to my worst enemy. The food was horrific. Buffet was dirty, wilted and moldy vegetables. Hard rice, a few cold and stale onion rings. Service was great. Attentive and generally nice. Guy running the show behind the sushi bar however looked like he seen better days. Place is a bit janky and outdated. Maybe 15-25k remodel will get this place looking better, but it won't be a help if they don't fix the taste and quality of food. read more

Tried out this place because of reels/tiktoks. When we visit, the aesthetic garden section was closed for the night, but we did wanted to dine indoors anyways. Spacious place and easy to miss as the main sign is a Japanese sushi restaurant name and not Shabu Garden. AYCE Shabu is $29.99, and add $10 for AYCE sushi. Gratuity is included at the end. The broths were very limited. 3 choices and they all were of miso base. Appetizer bar was a little sad, and cups for drinks and rice were barely stocked. Veggies and the meats were the star of the place for sure. Service was just okay. Would I ever go again? Probably not. read more

Hands down one of the worst shabu experiences I've had. The "broth" tasted like someone just added chili flakes to hot water--zero flavor, zero effort. You have to grab your own bowls, utensils, and pretty much do the server's job for them because they never check in. And the cherry on top? They sneak in a 15% gratuity for TWO people eating all-you-can-eat. Imagine charging extra for service that never existed. Never again. read more

Service 5/10 not very attentive Food 2/10 Price 1/10 Meat was old, dark color. Not many options for veggies and other stuffs. The broths were alright. We got the original and miso. The miso tastes just like the original, nothing special. They add 15% gratuity to the bill, but when you pay, they still ask for more tips. If you dont read the check and not notice the gratuity, u'd give them more tips on top of that. Not planning to come back. Dinner for 2 adults and 2 babies with 2 soda with tips was around $110. I could get a better hotpot dinner at Mokkoji and pay less. read more

This place is more like "Secret Shabu Garden" because it is labeled Taiyo's Sushi on the outside. Funny side note - we've been to Chimak Chicken and Beer which is in a separate corner of the building - but you walk through the main restaurant for the restroom! Anyway - the food! We weren't expecting an amazing experience tbh considering the location but my wife and I were very pleasantly surprised! Our server Nick was on it and very personable. The meat was of the best quality and the veggie bar was very good. We will be back. So stoked to have a shabu place 20 minutes away. No more driving all the way to Orange County read more

Came at 8pm when they close at 10pm and they said the sushi bar was closed . Not sure why they would close it 2 hours before closing time?

Yum! So good. Tastes amazing and the interior is pretty. Service is good too. Definitely coming back.

Nice Hot Pot place! Great during winter time! Very friendly staff and you can choose to do Shabu or Shabu with sushi. Haven't tried their sushi, but I enjoyed their miso & original soup base. They have a split bowl, easy to share with others! They sell Asahi beer, sake, and soju read more

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When my husband and I walked in, we weren't greeted at all. Instead, the waitresses were busy laughing and playing around with what looked like their friends. The lack of professionalism was really disappointing. Unless you're with a big group that they feel like paying attention to, don't expect good service here. I definitely would not recommend this place. Which is unfortunate because the online reviews for the food and the place itself flipped a bit nice. read more

Just a heads up, if (1) guest orders all you can eat, restaurant policy: everyone must eat order all can eat at your table. Not worth it!

This restaurant has vegan sushi options but not vegan hotpot. Vegan sushi was simple but good.

Came here walked through the door and was not please with how dirty and outdated the place was. Then to only be told that they are doing last call at 8:00. Which kinda sucks since I called around 7:40 here they told me last call was at 9:00 - 9:15. Wont come here again. read more

Smh I don't have enough to say. Straight simple: Food bomb, service amazing, ambience couldn't be better.

Food was amazing, nice place. Me and my daughter came for dinner service was amazing, Brandon was super attentive friendly and super informative. Will be coming back read more

Shabu Garden - Mango ice cream delicious - Hot Pot Near Me - Riverside, California

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Service 2/10 Food 6/10 Price 3/10 Came here because we saw lovely Mimi's TikTok and wanted to give it a try, first the server didn't explain how to do anything and kept ignoring us so someone else had to take over, we only got 1 order of meat we kept asking for more and we were ignored for a party of 3 we were given 3 singular pieces of meat, and ignored when we wanted more. We didn't get all the sushi we ordered and we had left 3 pieces of sushi on the table and were charged $5 also they added 15% gratuity and didn't tell us so we left a tip only to see a super small sign on the way out saying gratuity is automatically added. To top it off we got there around 7 and the cold/hot bar was pretty much empty. Will never come again. Edit: I find it interesting how the owner responded to every review but mine read more

We had the hotpot and sushi all you can eat and it was great! Attentive and quick service throughout. We loved the decor overall and can't wait till the weather cools down to come again on the patio. read more

My wife and I are foodies, and we love sushi. We also love Shabu Shabu. This restaurant has a lot to offer, and we tried their AYCE Shabu Shabu and sushi. The sushi chef has 35+ years experience and it shows. Our server was Aydan, and he was very attentive and professional. He knows how to take great care of guests. The interior isn't gushing with stereotypical Japanese decor, it's a modern touch with a Japanese influence. That's always nice. The owner greeted us at the table and was very happy to share his restaurant with us. Very genuine and very warm greeting. I love this place. read more

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There were flies around the buffet. The rice cakes were left out so long under a heat lamp that the sauce on them had turned into a disgusting, thick film. The broth for the hot pot was bland. It was just a bad, sub par experience. The staff was nice though. read more