I love how I can come in on a week night and they always have room, no wait, just straight up Shabu Shabu. I really appreciate the unlimited Enoki mushroom along with the other veggies and you can do all this without the server. The only time you'll need them is if you need more meat. In one sitting you can order 4 plates and we always get the American Wagyu. Thinly sliced, marbled beautifully and melts in your mouth. Ofc you gotta get it with your favorite broth. We got Truffle Sukiyaki, Pesto Tonkotsu, and Triple Garlic Tonkotsu. IMO the HOLY TRINITY. On our recent visit, we noticed they now have ice cream cups to switch up the palette. They've got a nice big TV to watch the game or a sectioned off area if you have a big group. It's an ideal place for a party of 2 or 24 read more

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This spot is more about getting good value for your money than offering a high-quality dining experience. The AYCE Kiwami is the way to go--the American Wagyu was by far the best meat available. We tried the Truffle Sukiyaki, Pesto Tonkotsu, and Triple Garlic Tonkotsu broths. The Pesto Tonkotsu was the surprise favorite, while the Truffle Sukiyaki was overly sweet. The self-serve bar was disappointing. The selection was limited, items often sat nearly empty before being refilled, and the area could have been cleaner and better maintained. read more

Just visited again and wow!!! Broths were so flavorful & less salty than before, meat quality stayed amazing, and they really upped their sauce and side bar. Even more impressed than before. Also, I 100% you get a bang for your buck here considering the quality for AYCE. Only $36pp during weekday lunch! Service is always very attentive and the place is kept clean and bright. I will 100% be back soon! read more

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Came back today for a weekend lunch. Stuck with the basic AYCE and it was better than I remember. More selection with seafood options, AYCD soda is included, larger selection of sauces and produce. Plus now there is ice cream! Love that touch since it's a great palate cleanser and refreshing after all that hot pot. Still the best deal in town! read more

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Good and in fact low key exceeded my expectations. At the 40ish price point for ayce I honestly wasn't expecting much in terms of meat quality but it was actually really good for the price point. Def go for the highest tier ($45) instead of ($35). The meat quality is much better...I filled up on the meats from the higher tier than tried the lower tier just to make sure. Ok but what drew me to this establishment was the broths! They have quite a few interesting ones that you def won't see at most if any places. The pesto tonkotsu was really interesting. You def get both the pesto and the tonkotsu flavor and honestly it wasn't that weird or too far left field. The garlic shrimp tonkotsu was interesting as well. A bit too garlicky to use all the time but luckily you get to choose THREE broths! Most places only let you choose two! The ayce includes other cooked foods. Some were sold and some were meh but I do appreciate having other stuff on the menu. The veggie selection was solid but not super extensive. The "balls and misc" stuff were a lil lacking but they got the basics. You're def not gonna get seapot variety or anywhere near that, but imo the meat quality was much better. Overall, will def be back to try their other fusion broths! Or if I want an affordable ayce shabu! read more

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Let's start with the good: The meats (very fresh and high quality) , the very creative broth. I loved the tonkatsu with prawn broth. This is where the two stars are going. The not so good: 1) barely any decor in this space 2) all the precooked food like karaage, curry udon are all sub-par. Either over fried or not flavorful 3) the vegetables (self service) selection was poor and not fresh When I went, their soda machine's ice maker was out of service so there was only warm soda or warm water. Since the deal was supposed to be all you can drink soft drinks AND FOOD, they should have offered a discount or some type of compensation, but nope, nothing. That's the difference between an average restauranteur experience vs a great one. For the price, I'm sure they will get business, but some small changes would make this place GREAT. read more

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Came here for shabu and honestly left pretty disappointed. The ice machine was broken the day I visited, so we were stuck drinking warm soda the entire time--which already put a damper on the experience. What made it worse is that there was no effort to make up for the inconvenience. A small discount or even just acknowledging it would've gone a long way, but nothing. The presentation of the vegetables and sauces was also pretty off-putting. Everything looked poorly set up, and the sauce bottles were just left sitting out with no real organization or care. It didn't feel clean or inviting, and it honestly made me not want to grab any of it. Definitely something they should improve. The only redeeming parts of the meal were the broth and the meats--they were actually pretty good and saved the experience from being a complete miss. read more

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Shabu Shabu Kiwami is an AYCE shabu spot with 2 tiers. We usually get the premium one since we love the broths that come with it : pesto tonkatsu, triple garlic tonkatsu & truffle sukiyaki. We usually just get the American Wagyu. They have a veggies and sauce bar. The meat quality is amazing! The service is pretty fast & they get things out quickly. They also refill the broth with the appropriate broths instead of using water. Parking: there's a small lot but you should be able to find parking. read more

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One of the most relatable cravings during fluffy season? Shabu and hot pot! Not only do you get a free facial but it keeps you warm, it's satisfying, and it can accommodate many dietary restrictions, even the picky vegan friend who usually has to eat ice chips on your outings. Shabu/hot pot can get $$$$ with a la cart (Haidilao) and even with AYCE (when A5 is involved) so Shabu Shabu Kiwami is a good compromise. Shabu Shabu Kiwami opened in December 2025 (formerly Jiuding) and supposedly it's from a relative of Taichi in Santa Clara. Walk-in only, no rezzies but there's a virtual waitlist on yelp. It was about a 30 minute wait on a Saturday evening. M E N U Looks like they took some inspiration from Mikaya but kept it at two affordable tiers with similar apps. - Classic: $26 pp Lunch, $36 pp Dinner Access to classic broths (i.e. dashi, miso, sukiyaki, etc) + meats: beef toro, pork collar, beef chuck, and chicken. - Kiwami: $34 pp lunch, $44 pp dinner Access to more unique broths (i.e. ebi tonkotsu, pesto tonkotsu, truffle sukiyaki, etc + all meats including premium cuts (i.e. American + Australian Wagyu, etc), For both tiers, there's unlimited apps (edamame, fries, karaage, curry don), seafood (fish, shrimp, baby octopus), and rice/udon. Self-serve veggie station: Crown daisy, bok choy, tofu, napa cabbage, wood ear mushroom, enoki, baby corn, kabocha, etc. Sauce station: Sesame, ponzu, garlic, cilantro, green onion, and raw egg. There were several bottled sauces but they were not labeled. Drinks (soda) are not included but free refills. F O O D * Apps: Chicken Karaage Bland chicken morsels with a hella thick batter, served cold. Seems like leftovers from lunch service. * BROTHS - Truffle Sukiyaki: Quite sweet with no truffle flavor. I think they accidentally gave us the classic sukiyaki. - Garlic Butter Ebi Tonkotsu - Ebi Daijingo Tonkotsu, request extra spicy TBH, they both tasted the same (creamy pork bone broth). Extra spicy was not spicy at all. * MEATS Premium: - American Wagyu - Australian Wagyu, M8+ - Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Toro - Australian Lamb Shoulder Classic: - Black Angus Beef Toro - Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Collar - Prime Angus Beef Chuck - Chicken Breast (didn't try) All meats are sliced to order. Fresh, not frozen. Decent quality. I prefer marbled, melt in yo mouff meat so the Australian Wagyu was the fav followed by the American Wagyu, and Australian Lamb. The toro cuts were quite fatty so 1-2 slices were plenty. * SEAFOOD Platter of white fish filet, headless shrimp. and baby octopus. Not frozen. * VEGGIES: Slim pickings as many items needed replenishment. Crown daisy, bok choy, and cabbage were fresh. Kabocha was looking rough...dry with some browning. S E R V I C E Friendly and upbeat. Even tho they were packed, we found food service was prompt. A M B I A N C E Industrial vibes. Their table configuration could be improved, as some tables were very spaced out, while others were so cramped. The hoods seem to be off and/or not functioning as we left smelling like garlic and it lingered. Overall, decent shabu with unique broths not found elsewhere. What stands out is the affordable pricing esp for lunch! read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Australian Wagyu M8+ - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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All you can eat shabu shabu tucked away in a small plaza right off 880. Next to it is a sushi spot & liquor store. The service was very nice. Attentive, super friendly, quick with the meat orders and always checking in. Shabu Shabu Kiwami is new. Opened in December 2025, so a lot of the customers coming in including my party were first timers. We moved forward with the $44 kiwami ayce. Comes with the soft drinks, appetizers and deluxe cuts of meat! What set this place apart from the other shabu shabu's we've been to was that they offered lamb! The lamb paired so well with the spicy goma and garlic base soup! The curry udon or curry over rice seemed to be popular too! Super yummy. I wouldn't come here with my little kids but would come back with my older kids! The place is smaller and cozier. There is a veggie bar to the left when you enter that is included in the ayce. read more

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Plenty parking, very spacious, veggies and and sauce are at the front by the door. You can see how they cut their meat in real time instead of pre cut. Service is good and attentive. Soup can be split up to 3 ways. Tried all the meats but American Wagyu was my favorite ~ Broths: . Garlic Butter Ebi Tonkatsu - savory, subtle garlic . Truffle Sukiyaki - sweet, my favorite one . Pesto Tonkatsu - like straight out of a pesto bottle but lighter and smoother read more

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One thing I forgot to mention is the udon broth. It was so good that I genuinely wish they would add it to the regular broth menu. My top favorites here: - American Wagyu - Australian Wagyu - Triple garlic tonkotsu broth over the garlic butter ebi. Although the sauce bar and the veggie and sides selection could definitely be improved, I come here for the meats. Even though I made a sauce, I barely used it and did not feel like I needed it. The broths pair so well with the meats, and the meat itself is already very flavorful on its own. Honestly, considering the price, quality, and service, this is a place I keep coming back to. I am definitely a repeat customer. read more

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Decided to try on a rainy Sunday evening around 6pm and I'm glad we came early. It was BUSY! TLDR -- good pick for AYCE Shabu. Interior has a mom-and-pop feel with friendly staff. Minimal frills. Good broth that had more flavor than other shabu spots. Good cuts of beef, even in the Classic AYCE menu. Would come back but not sure if I'd try the Deluxe (based on value). I'm a simple Shabu lover that mainly needs good meat, good sesame sauce and Napa cabbage to be happy. I would say if you're used to Chinese style hot pot you might be disappointed by the add ons/veggie selection. The karaage was pretty good, decent fry. They've only been open for a month. I would say it shows when it starts to get busy and in turn gets more chaotic amongst staff. The veggie/sauce bar is kinda odd. You have to down into the bar to get the ingredients. Overall I think it's worth checking out yourself! read more

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Overall... a really affordable all-you-can-eat shabu shabu option in the Bay Area! $34 for lunch on a Saturday is great for some high quality cuts like Australian Wagyu, Pork Toro, and more. The best meat (in my opinion) was the Angus Beef Toro! For broths, I actually really enjoyed the Pesto Tonkatsu! It wasn't super cheesy, and more basil forward. I liked this! Savory and creamy. However, it did get very salty after a while. Definitely add lots of veggies and noodles. The Truffle Sukiyaki was SUPER SWEET on the other hand. Rather than really savory and had some umami, but the truffle oil did not come through. Spicy Goma had a good kick, but nothing important to note. FYI, many of the broths contain fish and shrimp! Veggie bar was pretty sparce... they ran out of enoki mushrooms after 30 minutes of us eatinf unfortunately. Spinach and cabbage was relatively fresh. Only rice and ramen noodles were available carb-wise! Sauce bar was also just okay. Nothing super interesting to note... it was a little under maintained though. My biggest gripe is service, which I don't think were the servers fault. They just seemed understaffed. Our meat came pretty quickly at least. However, we continuously had to ask for water and broth refills. Our table was also REALLY SMALL for 6 people. We all were sharing one burner with three broths, which was cramped.... We also had to ask the waiting staff to fet our plates to make room. I wouldn't recommend this for groups that are more than 3 people. read more

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My party of 7 came around 6pm on a Saturday evening and it wasn't super crowded but was definitely super crowded once we left around 7:30pm. Unfortunately they couldn't seat us all together, so we split up 3 and 4. My table got the following broths: garlic butter ebi tonkotsu, truffle sukiyaki, and pesto tonkotsu. They were definitely unique and were what drew me to try this restaurant. My favorites were probably the garlic butter ebi tonkotsu and the truffle sukiyaki. The garlic butter ebi and pesto tonkotsu are definitely on the heavier end, and the truffle sukiyaki was lighter. I think the broths being heavy and flavorful made all the meats/veggies naturally have more flavor. We tried most of the meats and our favorite was the American Wagyu. I thought the veggie and sauce bar had the essentials (bok choy, pumpkin, cabbage, enoki mushrooms, etc.) but my friends thought the options were pretty limited. Service was quick and friendly. Overall I'm glad I tried once and would be open to coming back! read more

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3.5 star My friends and I came in on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it was pretty crowded. We got the AYCE Kiwami. For soup we got Garlic Butter Ebi Tonkatsu, Truffle Sukiyaki, and Triple Garlic Tonkatsu. My personal favorite was the truffle sukiyaki. Wagyu was very tender, and lamb was my second favorite. Chicken Karaage was also pretty good. Service was great, and servers were very attentive. Atmosphere also great, I love that our table was spacious. The sauce bar was a bit limited with only 2 sauces and decent amount of vegetable choices. As you eat, the broth can be filled with impurities--likely due to the seafood and by the end, we had a full bowl. read more

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I was really pleased with my experience here. Great value for $55ish after tax and tip! My table got the Kiwami deluxe menu. My highlights are the wagyu quality and fun variety of broths. The Kiwami menu lets you get three broths, and we chose the pesto tonkotsu, ebi garlic butter tonkotsu, and truffle sukiyaki. I loved the pesto and thought it was super unique, and it was great with the wagyu beef. The ebi garlic butter tonkotsu was ok, but half of my table liked it. I couldn't taste much truffle in the truffle sukiyaki but the sukiyaki part was still yummy. Meats were all good quality but our favorite was definitely wagyu beef. Service for ordering more meat and appetizers was good. The veggie bar felt a little messy, the way the veggies were in bowls and not in rectangle trays, but it still served its purpose. The sauce bar was pretty minimal but also served its purpose. There's a parking lot but it can fill up quickly. read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Be prepared to wait when coming in. My friends and I came around 12:30PM on a Saturday and we waited for 10 minutes before a worker came and acknowledged/greeted us. We tried to flag someone down to check in and see how long the wait was, but the workers would just look our way and go on with their own things. I understand that it may be busy and there may be no tables, but a "I'll be with you in a minute" or an quick acknowledgment would have been nice because this was our first time here and we didn't know if/when we would be sat. I also understand that it's pretty new, so they may be understaffed and people may be training. I'm sure it will get better once they get more staff on board. The tables are pretty small and we were struggling with four people - so be prepared or come with a small party! We got the Truffle Sukiyaki, Pesto Tonkatsu, and Garlic Butter Tonkatsu. Our favorite was the Truffle Sukiyaki - it was the right amount of sweet and flavorful! We really enjoyed the meats here and my favorite was the Australian Wagyu. read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Came back and the quality of the Wagyu went down :( it was so lean and looks so different from my first visit. Pesto tonkotsu broth was still fire though. Kinda disappointing since I raved about this spot to my friends and brought them here. read more

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This all-you-can-eat casual shabu shabu spot has really unique broths and premium meats. It was interesting to try their truffle sukiyaki and garlic butter ebi tonkotsu broths, although not what I'm used to. The meats are beautifully marbled, and you can even see them slicing the fresh meats in the kitchen. - Classic AYCE lunch starts at $26 pp - Kiwami AYCE lunch is $34 pp while dinner is $44 pp and totally worth it for the Wagyu meats! If you love premium meats, unlimited rounds, and broths that you barely need sauces, this spot needs to be on your list. Service was slow during their soft opening but I appreciated them slicing the meats fresh and being attentive. read more

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$36 for the AYCE Kiwami lunch special is such a steal! The American wagyu was the best cut out of all the beef options. The best broth was the garlic butter ebi tonkatsu! You can really taste the shrimp flavor in the broth. Side options are fresh but slightly limited - there's not too many veggies options. Appetizers are served in smaller portions which is nice, we tried the karage and curry rice bowl. I would prob skip those next time as they were just average. Overall - I would come back for that delicious broth and unlimited premium beef cuts. read more

NEW IN MILPITAS!! With high-quality meats, unique broths, and AYCE options, this is the perfect cold-weather comfort meal. We went with the AYCE Kiwami and had zero regrets. You get to choose three broths. We picked Garlic Butter Ebi Tonkotsu, Truffle Sukiyaki, and Pesto Tonkotsu, and every single one was packed with flavor. The American and Australian wagyu literally melted in our mouths. You also get access to a full veggie bar and sauce bar, which really completes the experience. If you're a meat lover or just want a high-quality shabu experience, this one's 100% worth the splurge. Pro tip: Join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time and plan your visit! I've gone two times now. SARAH WAS MY SERVER AND SHE WAS DA BOMB.COM !!! Always checking up on us and making sure we had everything we needed :D read more

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Just a heads up, they're still in the midst of their soft opening so I think giving them grace as they're still figuring out the flow might be helpful to them during this time. Had a waiting list (maybe 10-15 minutes) on Tuesday night, not too bad but they do accept joining the list through yelp as well. Their "exclusive" option is worth getting. Choosing three soup base and 4 different premium meats on top of their classic option. Soup base: From AYCE Kiwami (exclusive): Garlic Butter Ebi Tonkotsu From AYCE Kiwami (exclusive): Truffle Sukiyaki From AYCE Classic: Spicy Goma Aka Miso All were great and would reorder. Appetizer: Beef Curry Udon, a bit underwhelming. I could skip this next time. Ordered all four the exclusive cuts plus two classics. Exclusive: American Waygu, Australian Wagyu Full Blood M8+, Kurobuta Berkshire Pork Toro, Australian Lamb Shoulder Classic: Black Angus Beef Toro & Prime Angus Beef Chuck My top 3: American Waygu, Australian Wagyu Full Blood M8, & Black Angus Beef Toro. They had a self serve bar with sauce, veggies, mushrooms, eggs both chicken and quail, instant noodles etc.. My only suggestion to them would be to label all their self serve items. Nothing was labeled so we had to guess just based on looks. The obvious items like garlic, green onions, cilantro, chili peppers.. were fine but guessing what's in the sauce bottles, sesame oil and soy sauce? The greens were a bit sad/dull/wilted, cabbage needs more rinsing but maybe this will get better over time. Mushrooms and other items were good. Overall, the food and service were excellent. Not bad for a soft opening! read more

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Located right next to Milpitas' Kakuna Sushi, Shabu Shabu Kiwami has apparently taken over Jiuding Flavor Restaurant. I came here for dinner with my family as a party of 5 to check out their soft opening. The restaurant is a lot smaller than expected so at the time of our arrival, Shabu Shabu Kiwami was already filling up. At 90 minute increments, you and your party have the option of AYCE CLASSIC priced @ $36/ person or the AYCE KIWAMI @ $44/ person. We decided on the Kiwami & went with the Tripple Garlic Tonkotsu broth + Kanto Style Sukiyaki. Dinner started off slow. REALLY REALLY SLOW. Some of the staff was clearly very new and was not able to place orders while the elder lady had issues understanding which caused for the ordering process to be delayed. The sliced meats took a really long time to come out. Our table along with other patrons sat around waiting for the plates of meat that never seemed to come out. The vegetable and sauce bar was left empty for long periods of time and we needed to personally request staff to replenish. Our fries came out cold but the beef curry rice was enjoyed. Broth amounts given aren't plentiful and with the constant bubbling + boiling, the soup gets SALTY fast. Don't be shy about asking for the pot to be topped off with some hot water. Shout out to the younger gentleman who stepped out from the back and really helped things move along. He worked multiple tables and did it all with a smile. Every request made was responded with "I gotchu, Boss." I'd like to assume he held some kind of management role and boy did he manage things well. Meats eventually began to flow and the lamb was absolutely a highlight. Again, this is their soft opening so there are plenty of kinks that need to be worked out. Speed is the first thing and then getting the staff to be on board and be on the same page was another. Depending on who is serving, they will either grab you refills while other's direct you into getting them yourselves. Not a big deal but the protocol was just confusing and not straightforward. Cuts of meat were great and the options were plentiful. The fresh udon noodles were a nice touch but I wouldn't recommend the " fresh shrimp" that didn't seem to be very fresh. 3 stars overall. I'd happily come back just for quality meats but the long idle time where you're waiting for food to come out just doesn't go well with a dinner that is capped off to a specific timeframe. Hopefully the kinks are figured out a lot sooner than later because Shabu Shabu Kiwami has potential to be so much more!! read more

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I went during the soft opening and it was full house in there at 11:30am. The service was a bit slow but it is expected for a soft opening. The chicken karage was good I enjoyed it for the appetizer but it didn't come hot. Then when it came to the meat it was cut too thick for my liking and to be considered shabu style meat. The broths were good and I liked how you could pick up to 3 different ones. The seats were kinda close and the layout was interesting where the food bar was near the entrance. I wouldn't come back because the meat was extremely thick for shabu shabu but it's worth giving them a try! read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Revisited recently on a weeknight and there was no wait. Bumping the rating up from 4 stars from soft opening to 5 stars since I really do enjoy their broths, sauces, and meat quality. On this visit, we reordered the truffle sukiyaki because that was my favorite broth last time. Then we decided to try the soy milk and umami dashi broth. They noticeably toned down the saltiness of the sukiyaki broth since soft opening, which I appreciated, but I think a little more saltiness would have been perfect so that the egg dipping sauce would pair well with it. The waiter told me that some people add the egg into the broth. There's nothing with that, but the egg is actually intended to pair with sukiyaki as a dip, which is how sukiyaki is traditionally eaten. Maybe a sign at the sauce bar indicating the pasteurized eggs are meant to be used for dipping with sukiyaki would be informative for customers. The soy milk was a delicate milky broth. The umami dashi broth was really good. On this visit, my favorite broth was the dashi broth, which really lives up to its name of delivering the umami! Combine it with some fresh udon and some of that amazingly fragrant pepper on the table and you can have a delicious bowl of udon. I might be wrong, but seems like they added a little more options for sauce, which includes sesame oil, salt, sugar, vinegar, etc. The bases are still ponzu and gomadare though. The gomadare on this visit seemed a little watered down, but ponzu was still excellent. The American wagyu remains my favorite meat cut. Service was friendly and attentive. We have a couple other shabu shabu options in the area that I've tried, but I think Kiwami is the best one out of all of them as well as the most authentic Japanese shabu shabu experience. And for a similar price as some of these other hot pot/shabu shabu places, you get AYCE at Kiwami. However, if you want extensive meat, veggie, and sauce options, then Chinese style hot pot is better suited for that. read more

This is a solid ayce shabu place!!! I loved how unique the pesto tonkatsu broth was! I think it was my favorite. The sukiyaki was great with the truffle. I loved all the meat since they were tender and not tough!!! The vegetable bar was pretty stacked too with quail eggs, ramen, bok choy, wood ear, etc The servers and host were all very nice and the vibe was nice and casual inside. I'd come back again!!!! read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Pesto tonkatsu, truffle sukiyaki, ebi daiginjo tonkatsu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

First off, our daughter is only 4 years old and they charged us $18. She's about 40 inches and they charge by height. Think 38 inches and over is $18... let's be real most 3 & 4 year olds don't eat that much. $18 is super steep. I would say 10-12 max would make more sense. We opted for ayce kywami which is the more premium set. The Wagyu cuts were a little too thick for us. The beef belly was more thin so we enjoyed that one more, but that was part of the cheaper set. If you look at my pic, the first 2 orders the beef belly was fine, but by the 3rd order it was... all fat! The broths were pretty good here. The spicy goma aka miso extra spicy was surprisingly spicy! Anyway, I've never been a fan of ayce stuff. Rather pay for quality over quantity. read more

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Great place to try since it puts a Japanese twist to your standard hot pot. There aren't as many choices of proteins, but they do have a good selections of veggies and sauces to keep flavors interesting. They also have a good appetizer selection. The staff were nice and friendly. They came by often to check up on us for any refills of the proteins. The restaurant looks small, but goes deep inside. read more

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My cousin suggested we have a double date here at shabu shabu kiwami and I was so shocked it wasn't busy at 12pm which is like lunch time! They do a lunch ayce special which is nice because it's cheaper than dinner prices AND it was on the weekend! The hotpot AYCE included UNLIMITED veggies, noodles, meat, sauce bar and soda! I'm mainly taking away a star because there was no ice available and the soda was warm Regardless, We got to try almost every cuts of meat which was so yummy and they had good broths. You can choose a split pot up to 3 broths. I was so shocked that the pesto broth was actually good! Would come back another time! read more

Experience (3/5 stars): *Food: the meats were good. however, the 2/3 broths we got tasted the same. it was also a struggling sharing one pot with six people *Price: $44 AYCE kiwami vs ~36 AYCE classic (dinner) *Service: slow, spent about 20 mins eating veggie Overall, I'd give this place another try after it has time to adjust. Would recommend opening up another sauce bar and adding more pots for big parties. read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Such an underrated spot to get AYCE shabu in the Milpitas area! We came here after seeing this place was trending on Yelp and decided to try it out. Walking in we were immediately greeted and seated by their kind staff. They personally came by our table and broke down their menu and how everything works. We decided to opted in the Kiwami option! The soups we got were the garlic butter tonkotsu, truffle sukiyaki, and the extra spicy tonkotsu. All 3 choices were super delicious and were very rich in flavor! One feedback is that the extra spicy did not have a kick to it so we had to accommodate by adding more chili oil to the broth. They also offer a sauce and veggie bar that is self serve which offered so much variety The cuts are a bit limited here but I highly suggest ordering the American Wagyu and the Australian Wagyu. The pieces that was given to us were super huge so you know you are getting your moneys worth. We were really surprised of the variety of appetizers that were given to us compared to other AYCE shabu places The service was top tier, constant water refills and table check ins to make sure we were accommodated to the fullest. Since it's their soft opening they also offer a 15% discount so come try this place out while it lasts! read more

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New AYCE hotpot in town with unique rich broth flavors!!! Sign me up!!! We stopped by for lunch on a Friday and it was getting busy. The ambience is lively, spacious and clean. What really stands out are the unique delicious broths you can't get anywhere else. They are so addictive! You can choose up to 3! Broth choices include for classic menu: * Delicate Umami Dashi * Kanto Style Sukiyaki * Kyoto Shiro Miso Soy Milk * Spicy Goma Aka Miso * Signature Creamy Tonkotsu (pork-based) Kiwami (Premium option) includes: everything in Classic, plus richer & specialty broths, such as: * Garlic Butter Ebi Tonkotsu * Umami Sukiyaki * Ebi Garlic Tonkotsu * Triple Garlic Tonkotsu * Pesto Tonkotsu There's various appetizer options which I appreciate. We ordered the chicken karaage, edamame and udon. We would like to try the curry next time. The meat cuts were high quality and we stocked up on American wagyu and Australian wagyu. The self serve veggie and sauce bar is great and efficient. We would come back to try the other broths. Left feeling so stuffed and satisfied! It's one of the best hotpot spot in the Bay Area. read more

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Pretty good quality meat with good marbling and for 26 dollars (I had the lunch menu). They give you two soup bases and the servers are pretty patient as I stayed there for 2 hours. Had the udon which tastes like udon and also the karaage which I did taste a bit of alcohol and they gave no mayo sadly. It was still good though. Pretty much I'd come back if I was starving because I fell into a food coma right after this. read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Fresh udon + both classic beef options - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

Went as a group of 6 on a Monday. We showed up around 12 and got in with no line. There was a line when at left though. We got the Kiwami for $34 per person. They had a vegetable and sauce bar which had a really good selection! The meat quality was very good and our server made sure we got plenty of meat. The only downside was the 3 flavor pot. It made the pot feel really small and it filled up really quick with vegetables. This made it hard for the broth to get to a boil for quickly cook the meat. Will be coming back! read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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We were eating next door and Discovered this new shabu shabu! Decided to try since they had udon and curry as sides for my kiddos! They had different broths for you to choose from and there were different options of the broth depending on the package you chose. Also they had Wagyu meats for the hot pot and salad bar with sauces and instant noodle Everything was delicious and we walked out stuffed! Staff was nice and apologetic since it was their third day and they're still trying to get used to the rhythm. Definitely will be back again! read more

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Prices: AYCE--there's a Kiwami tier ($34 lunch, $44 dinner) and Classic Tier ($26 lunch, $36 dinner). 75min time limit. Kiwami tier if you specifically want premium wagyu beef cuts. The premium soups (which just add truffle oil, etc) honestly didn't really enhance much to the shabu flavor. tbh next time I might just do the Classic because I was cool with the more classic brother (tonkatsu, sukiyaki, etc) without fancy oils and was perfectly fine w the cheaper cuts of beef. They do have fresh udon and instant ramen no matter what tier you get but no fresh ramen. Wait: ~5min for 2 ppl at 6:30pm on a Saturday; they have a yelp waitlist you can add ahead but we just added our names when we showed and it was fine. They just take a bit of time to seat ppl despite table availability Ordering: Choice of 3 soups for whole table and 4 meats at a time Service: Self-service sauce and veg bar. Pretty attentive in regards to ordering more meat, refilling waters. Took a bit of time to refill the napa cabbage, mushrooms, etc when they ran out but was nice and cleanly placed. Overall: I enjoyed but would get the Classic tier next time! I think I've been to a few other AYCE shabu places with better broth. Price point is pretty comparable but I wish they had fresh ramen and maybe a small dessert selection (though I'm low key still going out for dessert after ;) read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Menu tiers and pricing - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I love this place! They have unique soup bases and their meats are always fresh. All the staff is wonderful and the manager is friendly and hilarious. We'll be back again! read more

Shabu Shabu Kiwami - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

I came at 6:30pm but there wasn't enough vegetables at the bar. The miso broth was bland. The other broth was better but i forgot what it called. There were only a few pieces of oranges left and no desserts or sweets. read more

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* visited with a group of 3 during dinner I heard great reviews of this restaurant on social media, and had to give it a try! The restaurant itself is cozy, the atmosphere is very chill and pleasant. There is a self serve veggies, sides & sauce bar towards the front of the restaurant. There aren't a crazy amount of options, but they had the shabu shabu necessities and we loved all the options that were available. The staff here are very kind and quick to assist you with any needs & questions. To our waitress on Mon 1/12/26, you were so incredibly kind & fun- thank you! OKAY THE FOOD: * butter ebi tonkatsu broth - out of the 3 we tried, I LOVED this broth the most. It worked well with all the veggies and meats we had ordered. * American & Australian Wagyu Meat- you can't go wrong with these meat cuts * beef toro - we loved the toro here, it wasn't overly fatty & tasted yummy in all three broths * Beef Curry & Rice - I loved that these came in a small portion. It honestly hit the craving of a little bit of rice & curry, but not wanting to eat an entire dish. I'd come back here to be honest, they had great cuts of meat and the broth really sold me LOL. Happy eating! read more

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