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Shabu Wara

4.3 (682 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated 1 week ago

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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.

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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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Noodle St - Chino

Noodle St - Chino

4.7
(255 reviews)
0.3 mi
•$$

First of all, this place was absolutely amazing in many aspects. The food was absolutely delicious…read more I got the signature beef noodle soup. The noodles were nice and chewy and the broth was flavorful. The dish was very aromatic, made me want to dive in. Second, the service was outstanding. I was in a party of 23, and Hayden was able to accommodate all of our needs. Our group had so many requests: asked for water, extra napkins, another table, and he was able to answer all of our questions. The place overall was very clean as well. The dining room had a modern look, spacious, and minimalist. Overall, fantastic lunch with great service. I would come back here again if I was in the area.

Conveniently located in Chino near all the shops. It wad my first time visiting this location. It…read morewas easy to park and we were seated right away. This is a very spacious location. It was just a little odd that they only had 2 servers during dinner time. I felt so bad for them. They were running around, making drinks, seating people, taking orders, dropping food off to customers, bussing tables, collecting payments...literally all the things! The food was really good. I loved the knife cut noodles with shrimp. The beef on rice was quite tasty. Their beef wrap was really good but had way too much cilantro and green onion. The pork and shrimp pan fried dumplings were really flavorful. Overall great food and ambiance. I just think they need to support their staff by adding more people for the dinner rush.

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Inside. Very nice restaurant
Inside. Very nice restaurant
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Moon Grill Hawaiian BBQ

Moon Grill Hawaiian BBQ

4.5
(587 reviews)
4.5 mi
•$$
Family-owned & operated
Free WiFi

My girlfriend and I had been wanting to try this spot ever since we saw it on TikTok. One of our…read morefavorite Hawaiian restaurants is Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue in Costa Mesa near South Coast Plaza, so we had high expectations going in. The portions here were a little smaller, but the quality was amazing. The white rice with furikake was great, and the mac salad was fresh with a slightly sweeter taste, which I loved. I got the teriyaki plate with chicken and beef teriyaki, and both were tender, juicy, flavorful, and well marinated. The short ribs had an amazing glaze, and the chicken katsu, my girlfriend's favorite, was crispy, juicy, and not overfried at all. Their customer service was amazing too. My girlfriend ran in to grab our food and realized after coming back that she forgot the katsu and teriyaki sauces. When she went back in, the girl working was kind enough to grab them and even asked if she wanted to try any other sauces. Great customer service and amazing food, perfect pair! I highly recommend checking this spot out, and we're definitely looking forward to coming back.

The service was friendly and welcoming, and the staff made us feel right at home. Unfortunately,…read morethe food wasn't quite to my taste. The dishes I ordered were much sweeter than I expected, and the sweetness tended to overpower the savory flavors. If you enjoy sweeter Hawaiian-style food, you may really like it, but I was hoping for a better balance of sweet and savory. Ambiance typical of a Hawaiian food joint. Overall, a decent experience thanks to the great customer service, but I'm not sure I'd return for the food.

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The Next Level Hawaiian BBQ~
The Next Level Hawaiian BBQ~
Delicious and Fresh Poke Nachos!
Delicious and Fresh Poke Nachos!
Chicken Combo!!!! (Half Katsu & Half BBQ chicken)

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Chicken Combo!!!! (Half Katsu & Half BBQ chicken)
Marugame Udon

Marugame Udon

4.5
(399 reviews)
1.1 mi
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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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Marugame Udon
Pumpkin Tempura
Pumpkin Tempura
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Bone & Broth

Bone & Broth

4.4
(2.1k reviews)
10.7 mi
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Family-owned & operated
Established in 2021

Came from OC Fountain Valley to shop in the area. Stopped by for some viet food because... im viet…read more We got some big portions and honestly thought my broth was going tasteless and bland because "fusion" well that wasn't the case! That was some of the best pho broth I've had! Husband said the com tam suong was delicious too! Wish they have a location here in OC, I know without a doubt their business would do well! :) Amazing food!

I've been to this pho restaurant three times, and I've always felt it was one of the better quality…read morepho restaurants in the SoCal/IE area. I was craving something after watching The Odyssey and this place was right down the street. Convenient for me! There was no wait when I arrive, and it generally didn't seem too busy while I was there. The restaurant is clean, and the employees seem to get along well with each other, joking and chatting in their down time. It has a chill vibe. I don't think I got much, in the way of service, but that's fine since I didn't really need anything. Napkins and sauces are on the table, and I was given a water refill once. The food itself, on this visit, was decent, but I think I've had better Com Bo Luc Lac (Filet Mignon & Rice) at some other pho places. Some of the meat chunks were stringy and had like tendon bits inside. I'm a big fan of tender pieces, but I'd say that maybe 10-15% of the meat in here wasn't the tender bites of filet mignon I expected. The flavor was solid, and I enjoyed that it felt like a balanced place. The large bowl of soup on the side was a huge plus for me. I usually get way less side soup at other places for the same dish. Overall, this specific experience was good. I think that the pho here is great, as I had pho the other two times I've been here and I think it's great. I'd strongly recommend the pho options, if it's your first time eating here.

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An assortment of the rice, vermicelli, and noodle dishes offered at Bone & Broth
An assortment of the rice, vermicelli, and noodle dishes offered at Bone & Broth
Bone and Broth
Bone and Broth
#6 House Special Fried Chicken Wings, #1 Ontario Appetizer Plate, #4 Fried Tofu Spring Rolls

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#6 House Special Fried Chicken Wings, #1 Ontario Appetizer Plate, #4 Fried Tofu Spring Rolls
Tay Ho - Chino Hills

Tay Ho - Chino Hills

4.4
(373 reviews)
0.5 mi
•$$

I can confidently say Tay Ho has been one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Chino Hills. The…read morelocation isn't the most obvious--unless you live nearby, it's a bit hidden--but it's absolutely worth finding. I just found out a few days ago that January 31 would be their last day in business, and I was truly heartbroken. Because this place means so much to me, I brought my family to dine here one last time before they closed the curtain. It felt bittersweet sharing one final meal together in a place that holds so many memories. I come here almost weekly, and servers Daniel and May always carry the brightest smiles and provide the warmest service. This place will be deeply missed, and I truly hope that one day Tay Ho will return to Chino Hills again.

One of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants -- I come here all the time and I've been racking up…read morehella points on their app! The food is usually on point, and I especially love their Tay Ho sets. But just yesterday, I ordered 3 Tay Ho sets to share, and within the first few minutes of eating, we noticed they forgot all the meats and cha lua (Vietnamese pork sausage)! I was really disappointed since banh cuon just isn't the same without it. I still love this place, but they really need to double check their orders before marking them complete. Total bummer this time. Hoping it was just a one-off mistake!

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Bun Thit Nuong - Grill Pork Rice Noodles
Bun Thit Nuong - Grill Pork Rice Noodles
Bun Thit Nuong - Grill Pork Rice Noodle
Bun Thit Nuong - Grill Pork Rice Noodle
Grill pork chop rice

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Grill pork chop rice
Basil & Co

Basil & Co

4.6
(1.7k reviews)
5.2 mi
•$$
Takes reservations
Large group friendly

Went to check this Thai restaurant out, visiting a couple of friends for lunch and was very pleased…read morein the flavor, quick service, and friendly staff. All of the employees seemed pleasant, had a good attitude, and were quick to provide napkins, clean tables, and get me the check. The food here was delicious! I enjoyed every single dish that we ordered. The Crying Tiger was definitely premium priced, but splitting it between three people wasn't bad. It does come with quite a bit of meat. The flavors for all of these dishes are definitely there. This restaurant does Tom Yum very well, and overall I think that all of the spice-to-flavor ratios were solid. I'd recommend all of the dishes I ordered, and I'd probably stop by again to try other stuff. The pricing is modest, though elevated and higher than a normal take out Thai spot. The extra cost is worth it, to me.

The food, interior, and service are absolutely incredible, while being quite fairly priced!…read moreAbsolutely recommend. The pad thai is the best in socal (dare i say), with great texture on the noodles. No notes! The papaya salad also tastes exactly as it should, and is very delicious. The fried catfish is also very good, and maintained its crispiness throughout the meal. The mango sticky rice is a little pricey, however the sticky rice is incredibly flavorful. Overall, the food is very very good. I don't believe there is a dish you can go wrong with!

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Mango Sticky Rice
Mango Sticky Rice
Basil & Co
Krapow pork with runny egg on top of rice

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Krapow pork with runny egg on top of rice

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