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    4.3 (683 reviews)
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    Spicy broth & tonkatsu broth
    Katrina N.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute Shabu place located in Chino, Ca.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Kind of hard to locate if you're not familiar with the area as the parking is in a medical office plaza. And the restaurant is on the side of the building. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like how they have the option for you to sit at a table or their bar area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] To order, you choose your meat(s) & it comes with a side of vegetables. Then you choose your broth. You can also get sides of dipping sauce for your meats. They also have a wide variety of appetizers & drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) drinks. I was surprised at how much food they give you for your buck.

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    Nicole O.

    Went there on Monday night and it's kind of dead and quiet. The food was great and the server maybe he's the boss. He was very friendly too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was quiet and no queue.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We enjoy the food and it was good on the waygu. He have shabu shabu hot pot.

    Nolan F.

    We ordered: USDA Black Angus Prime Ribeye Angus Beef Chuck Prime Australian Wagyu Chuck Eye Steak With sukiyaki broth. Love the presentation of the meats. They're high quality, properly sliced, and big slices. Sukiyaki broth was good and so were the sesame and ponzu sauces. I like that you can order the meats as either a side order or as a regular/large plate with an assortment of vegetables and carb. They skimp on certain items in the veggies like a few strands of enoki and Udon. If you want rice for carb option, it's a plentiful bowl. But if you want vermicelli, it's a small portion. Whether it's worth it depends on which grade of meat you get, how many you're splitting with, and how full you want to be. Service was good and friendly.

    ZoEy H.

    I'm here a lot by myself especially on gym day. I enjoy my solo shabu shabu .. the broth is very flavorful. And they have good meats, the sushi is great, fresh fish. I like when they offer a solo dine in. Very nice and kind service, they allow me to bring my outside drink in. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back and recommend to friends, ofc.. I will take my family with me next time.

    Vegetables
    Airi G.

    The service was amazing. I wish I remembered the name of the waiter but he was fantastic. He made us feel very welcome and gave us his top recommendations which is what we ended up ordering: premium beef toro and Australian wagyu chuck eye steak. He recommended the beef toro for fatty meat lovers, my brother, and the chuck eye for lean meat lovers. They were both amazing and exactly as he said they would be. Each order of meat comes with an order of veggies and carbs so the whole meal ends up being pretty filling. We chose the two most popular bases, tonkotsu and spicy miso, which were very solid choices on their own. I've been to some other places where the dipping sauces were necessary but I feel like dipping the meat and veggies in just the broth provided enough flavor. However, our waiter created a concoction for our refills that made them even better. He added creamy vegetarian to the tonkotsu and tonkotsu to the spicy miso. There were many tables inside and even outside (although that's for the cafe) and it was pretty empty when we went dined on Tuesday so we got seated right away and the food came out right away too. It's tucked in a plaza so I wouldn't have known about it had it not been for Yelp.

    Australian wagyu brisket (regular size) / Australian wagyu chuck eye steak (regular size) / Salt & pepper chicken wings
    Sherry C.

    This is where you can get wagyu hot pot with no added frills for under $35. Choose the size of the protein you want, and your usual accoutrements of broth, veggie plate, and rice are included. I've never seen spinach ramen before, and it's sooo worth the upgrade. What I loved most is that you can tell this place is beloved by the community when almost everyone there are return customers. If you're around Chino, check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks for reading! ^-^

    Amenda L.

    I want to start off by saying that this is the first shabu place I have had in Chino. So I think I may be writing this from an unfair perspective but I really thought that for the price this was not worth it. AMBIANCE My partner and I visited this location on a Monday evening and it was eerily empty, the decor is really basic (cherry blossom stickers), the walls were dirty (from dried broth splatter), and honestly just not a vibe. I would avoid going here for a first date. It is more like committed relationship, wearing stained sweats, greasy clipped up hair, and I am too tired to cook tonight vibes SERVICE Our server was attentive, nice, and helpful. We never felt ignored or forgotten. FOOD 1. Honestly all the meat was SUPER good and fresh. We ordered the pork belly, lamb, and some sort of Australian wagyu. 2. The broth was okay we had the sukiyaki (which was a little sweet for my preference but it is supposed to be sweet) and the spicy miso Tonkatsu (which was a little watery and bland) 3. But what makes this place mid is really the price. For the same cost I could have gotten maybe not as high quality meat but still extremely good AYCE in OC. Personally, I would rather just go to boiling point in chino hills than here if i have a hot pot craving or I would just wait to go to OC on the weekend for better AYCE

    Wagyu nigiri
    Danny N.

    They have AYCE A5 Wagyu here! Wow! The wagyu is really good! I'm not sure if it's possible to eat your money's worth of wagyu, but I'd recommend trying! Overall, the meat, broth, and veggies were all great! The AYCE Wagyu is only available Tuesday and Sunday! Friendly great service!

    Phattharaporn S.

    This place changes from cafe to shabu shabu at 5pm. The meat quality is very good. It's special cut so it's very tender. I had 2x regular which made me very full with the veggies and rice. The chicken wings are very good too! They make the broth here in house and it's great. I think shabu was a bit sweet but it's still good. My server was very friendly. It gets very busy towards the evening. Great vibes!

    Deluxe AYCE Menu $89pp

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    Food was good. Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty cool place to chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Pretty delicious food love this place

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    Love that they have a vegetable/noodle bar and sauce bar. All of the food is great . They have great customer service and a large menu.

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    Ask the Community - Shabu Wara

    How much is all you can eat and what does it include?

    We don’t offer all you can eat

    Does the outdoor patio dining have heaters?

    Yes, heaters are provided for outdoor dining.

    Is this both dine in and dine out?

    Yes, we have dine in and outdoor patio dining

    How big of a party can they accommodate?

    We have tables can accommodate up to 12 people. We take reservation for party of 6 or more

    If don't finish the food I take it with me?

    Ya they have to go boxes.

    Open for dine in yet?

    Yes we are open for dine in and can make reservations

    Do they still serve black bean noodles (jiajiangmein), I don't see it on the take out menu?

    Sorry we don’t serve black bean noodles. Please try our new take out menu… 

    Is this an all-you-can eat?

    No. I came with my two kids and was advised to order the small meat portions (6oz) because they were "big." We ordered 3 6 oz meats, a soft shell crab, salmon sashimi and we were still hungry at the end. Food tasted good, though.

    Is the restaurant closing or just moving?

    Neither. They changed ownership

    I wonder if only one person can eat here?

    Of course you can! A lot of choices.

    Can 2 people share a hot pot order? I know it says one person, but in my experience, one order can…

    Of course you can share a hot pot. Might not be enough for 2 people to share but we have variety of other options. Add-ons for the hot pot, appetizers and noodle dishes. Hopefully, we answered your question.

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    Ojiya

    Ojiya

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Ojiya has been one of our favorite restaurants in Chino Hills for years. Before we had kids, my…read morehusband & I used to come here almost every week. There's usually a wait during the dinner rush, but the food is absolutely worth it. Everything is consistently delicious & the quality keeps us coming back. Some of our must order items are the miso sea bass, teriyaki beef (get the sauce on the side) pork cheek & salmon. The sushi is always incredibly fresh and large cuts. One of my favorite little traditions is starting the meal with their sake served in the wooden box. It makes it fun taking shots. If you're looking for fresh sushi, great Japanese dishes & a restaurant that's earned a loyal following for good reason, Ojiya is a must-try!

    Try to get there right when they open 11:30AM for lunch or 5:00PM for dinner. Otherwise, you'll…read moreprobably end up waiting for a table. The sushi was really good. What stood out to me was the rice to fish ratio. The rice was small and the fish was generously thick, which made every bite super satisfying. I honestly can't remember having sushi quite like that before. The chefs are from Japan, so you can tell the food is authentic. We also ordered the teriyaki bowl. It was okay, but nothing special. The Chirashi bowl, on the other hand, was packed with fish and definitely worth the price. Overall, if you're a sushi lover, I'd highly recommend giving this place a try.

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    Marugame Udon

    Marugame Udon

    4.5
    (401 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Vegan friendly

    This was my first time eating at Marugame Udon in years--the first time I tried it was in Hawaii…read moreback in 2022. I'm so glad they opened a location near me. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the staff. They have an efficient system where you receive your food immediately after ordering, which made the experience quick and convenient. Everyone on the team was friendly, and the restaurant was clean and well-maintained. I ordered the Nikutama Udon, and it was delicious. The broth had a rich, savory beef flavor, and they were very generous with the meat portions. I went with the large bowl, and it was definitely satisfying and filling. My wife and I are both very happy we chose to come here for lunch today. It was a great meal and a wonderful experience that left us leaving happy. We'll definitely be back!

    I've been to the Marugame Udon locations on Sawtelle and at South Coast Plaza, so I was happy when…read moreone opened up within 10 minutes of me in Chino Hills about a year and a half ago. Of the locations I've been to, this one is by far the least aesthetically pleasing. The other locations, especially the one on Sawtelle, are beautiful and have a nice theme to them. The interior of this one is very strange, it is just a bunch of tables (which are too close to each other) and a mural on one of the walls. The other locations have more wood features/finishes, softer lighting (compared to the harsher lighting here) , and just overall nicer. But ambiance aside, this location is pretty much the same consistent high-quality that I've experienced at other Marugame Udon locations. I think pretty much everything on the menu sounds good, so whatever looks good to you, you should try. I personally love the curry udon. The tempura is great, and I enjoy the pumpkin one the best; however, the last time I went, they didn't allow you to pick the tempura in the cafeteria style line, which is a big part of the experience! We had to order the tempura at the register. They made it to order, which meant it was fresh, but by the time the tempura comes out, I was pretty much already done with the udon, so I can't enjoy the food together. Not sure if that was a one time thing, but if it is a permanent thing, that takes away from the fun and unique cafeteria style experience and makes this just like any other restaurant. But overall, this location is just good. There are a lot of other good restaurants in the Rolling Ridge plaza, but I would go here if I'm in the mood.

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    Heemo Sushi-Chino Hills

    Heemo Sushi-Chino Hills

    4.5
    (331 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    Outstanding! Samurai roll, veggie roll and spicy edamame,…read moreall very good! Everyone in our group agreed this is high quality sushi!

    i dined here about a month or so ago. service was poor. i…read morewas served FROZEN toro. not at ALL worth the $14/piece pricing. it was so beyond disappointing. but the main point for my review: it seems that there are management issues in this restaurant. during my meal, an employee came in asking for their paycheck. i think the "argument" had something to do with the employee's earned tips as she was demanding to see tip calculations. in response, one of the chefs, i'm assuming the owner and manager of the place, was yelling and seemed to be making threats.. something about sending a lawyer to the employee's house. what was weird was that this was an open argument in the front of the restaurant. everyone, including me, was looking at the both of them. it seemed fishy to me. although i don't know the full situation, it looks really bad that the chef (manager/owner??) was yelling at their employee, to the point where she cried. whatever the situation is, making threats and yelling in public space isn't acceptable. must've been so humiliating and traumatizing for the employee. i didn't bother leaving a tip.. the service wasn't great either. the chef (most likely the owner) seems to be taking advantage of their employees. WILL NOT BE RETURNING. poor food quality and service, but on top of that, terrible management.

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