Our family keeps coming back here because our kids absolutely love it. In fact, they don't even want to try other shabu-shabu places anymore! One of the biggest reasons we come here is that kids 10 and under are half price, and everyone can make their own bowl just the way they like it. It's perfect since we all have different tastes. We've been to other shabu-shabu restaurants with bigger selections, but my kids actually prefer the vegetables and side options here. Everything feels fresh, and they always find their favorites. Another thing we really appreciate is that the fried dumplings and sesame bread are made fresh to order in the kitchen, so they're always served hot and crispy. Many other restaurants leave these items sitting out on the buffet, but here they're freshly prepared, which makes a big difference. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is also spacious, making it a great place for multiple families or larger groups. We never feel cramped, even when dining with friends and kids.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After a beach day or coming home from a trip, this is our go-to spot for a warm, comforting meal. There's just something about a hot pot that hits the spot, and this place never disappoints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fresh ingredients, thoughtful details, and a family-friendly atmosphere keep us coming back every time.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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RUDE SERVER RUINED OUR DINNER - MANAGEMENT NEEDS TO READ THIS I visited with my husband on Friday, August 7, from around 4:00-5:30 PM. Most of our meal was pleasant, but near the end, a young, short, slim female server with her hair tied back asked me, "More soup?" I said, "No, I'm okay." She then asked, "No?.... Are you sure?" while looking at my food with an expression that made me feel as though she found it disgusting. I found her attitude very disrespectful and completely unnecessary. I had already answered her, and the way she reacted crossed a line. Customers should not be made to feel judged or embarrassed about how they eat their food. I was also uncomfortable seeing staff chatting with each other and even dancing while customers were dining. It felt very unprofessional. The food was fine, but the staff's attitude ruined what should have been a nice dinner with my husband. read more

Came solo on a Sunday and almost walked out because there's a sign saying they don't serve single diners. The host waved me in anyway since it was slow, and thank god, because this might be the best hot pot I've ever had. It's AYCE so you order meat to the table, and grab veggies and seafood from the bar. The meat is the whole reason to come. Lean, fresh, perfectly sliced, easily $70+ worth of quality anywhere else I go. I got the sukiyaki base and could not stop eating. Even the shallow pot won me over since everything cooks fast and evenly, with no digging around the bottom. Staff were super attentive, constantly topping off my broth and offering more meat. Veggies being included has ruined my old spots that charge extra for them. If you like hot pot, just go. I'll be back the second I'm anywhere near here. $2 to self-park & there's also valet, so bring a little cash. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A bit of noise inside with families and large groups, but nothing too loud.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came here with my family and we had a great time! We really liked the AYCE bar where you can grab your own veggies, seafood, and ordering the meats directly from the service was super easy. Everything is AYCE, fresh, and hits the spot. Definitely a fun experience for a family dinner! read more

Visited Shabuya today for lunch. The hotpot was amazing. We entered around one and were seated almost immediately. We scanned the menu to view our hot pot options, place our broth and protein order and got right to it. Before we could fill our platters with noodles and vegetables, our hot pot was heating up. Our server was attentive. Refilled our broth when needed, and made sure our dining experience was great. The hotpot selection is awesome, they have everything you want and more for a delicious hotpot. What's your flavor? read more

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The food here was good and decent but tbh I feel like there are just better Shabu options around ktown and dtla. They have valet parking, and the service here was just okay (but not amazing) for a big party. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside is really big and kinda dark in some spots.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not a bad experience by any means but I wouldn't come back. read more

Shabuya - Vegetables - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is great if you're coming with family. Kids had fun cooking their own food, and it kept them entertained the whole time which is always a plus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It can get a bit busy, but staff kept things moving and were helpful explaining how everything works. Food quality was solid. Not mind-blowing, but fresh and hits the spot. Broth options were good and there's a decent variety of meats, veggies, and sides. Sauce bar was nice too--you can customize to your liking. Price-wise, you get what you pay for. It's not cheap, especially with a family, but for all-you-can-eat hot pot in LA, it's fair value. Definitely one of those places you come hungry to make it worth it. Overall, a fun experience especially with kids. Would come back again, just not all the time. read more

Shabuya - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Are you in the mood for soup but also want KBBQ? This is the place for you with their excellent selection of seafood, meats, and vegetables. They have a wide variety of sauces that you can mix in a hundred combinations. I alternate between two broths, the miso or pork. Both broths are flavorful and make the vegetables extra delicious. This location does not have an appetizer section like other locations; food is made to order. An excellent choice for large groups, but everyone has to be present before being seated. Weekends, especially in the Fall and Winter seasons, are busy. I like to visit on a weekday when it's chill and less crowded. Each table has a service button to flag down a staff member when it gets hectic. Service is good and quick, no small talk here. Parking is valet only, and it's $2. Their parking lot is a good size, and no need to find street parking. By far the best AYCE shabu spot in Los Angeles! read more

Wear your biggest T shirt cause it's a lot of food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love how spacious this location is and private parking that fills up fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's always neat and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food selection still the same since I first came here they added 3 more condiments. Service so far is excellent and on point. For 2 peopl we paid 80ish cause we got 3 drinks. Alhambra location is my favorite because it has more sauces and side choices but further away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is the next best location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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This is my first time at this location and I'm very happy with this location, especially since it's so close to my house. My friends and I went on a Saturday night around 6:15 PM. We waited about 1 hr for a party of 6 to be seated, but I saw the waitlist before us, there were a lot of big groups before us. There's valet parking a little further down the street for $2. The waiting area is quite big too so it's not cramped at all. The buffet selection was pretty good, a lot of good variety. All of the servers that attended to us were great, my group was a little disorganized with ordering soup base and meat, as it was half of our group's first time having hotpot in general. I apologize for our chaos and thank them for being so patient with us lol. Will definitely be returning again. read more

I've been to Shabuya a few times over the last several years and just realized I've never written a review. Yesterday's experience was by far the best. I felt their sauces have improved...especially their peanut sauce. The meats were all tasty, nice selection of veggies, seafood (shrimp, crab, crawfish, clams, mussels), dumplings, etc., The space is huge with plenty of seating. We got there right when it opened so there wasn't a wait. Service was good. The one thing that bothered me was that they charged for parking. There's a part of me that feels if you are located outside of ktown and have a big lot, parking should be free. Though it's only $2, it annoyed me being it was Sunday during lunch time. But this will be my go-to shabu shabu spot near ktown. read more

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Love shabuya Lots of parking available and valet is only 2 bucks Not that crowded compared to other locations Only two servers and they didnt clean our pile of dishes until we pointed it out Meat soft and tender So much veggies at the bar I love the soup and buffet style dining Worth the price A bit too dark but i would come back We def enjoyed our meal read more

Shabuya - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

You can check my reviews over the years and you will find rave reviews time after time. Amazing food service and impeccable freshness . Quality and creative execution. A environment that promotes happiness and a joyous experience for all. It's a can't miss for first timers looking for the best sushi on the WEST COAST. Enjoy Irwin Z read more

Shabuya has been one of my all-time favorite shabu-shabu restaurants ever since it first opened many years ago. It's AYCE (All You Can Eat), and the quality of the meat is mostly good. They also have a wide variety of fresh vegetables and seafood selections, and I love that each person gets their own individual pot. My whole family loves this place, and I've also come here many times with friends for gatherings. We went there on Saturday, October 18, to celebrate my father's birthday since this is one of his favorite restaurants. As usual, I put my name and phone number on the waiting list machine at the entrance, but this time the wait wasn't too long. Our family of nine had a great dinner together. The food was delicious, and all the servers were friendly and attentive. But, at first, they seated us at two tables that each fit four people, and said since we had nine people, only eight would get individual pots while one person would have to share--but we'd still be charged the same. I wasn't too happy about that. But later, when the next seat table became available, they offered to let two of us move there so everyone in our family could have their own pot. That was very good. Normally our family has eight members, but that night my niece's friend joined us, so there were nine of us total. read more

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You know a shabu shabu place is good when it's packed on a Monday evening! Get there early or wait in line. Try to make a reservation if you can. We arrived at 6:00 PM and got right in. By 6:30, there was a long line. I'm not going to go into great detail. It's a chain, it's a nice place, the quality is good, and so is the service. I'm impressed that even though the floors are concrete, it's not uncomfortably loud in there. I don't know what they did to dampen the noise, but it works. I gotta' come clean. No matter what the meat dish, to me, they all taste about the same. I would have been equally happy not doing the meat but just getting what they had in the buffet line. Maybe it's just me. Just sayin'. I'm taking one star off because there was no fruit. It would have been nice to at least have some orange slices to cleanse the palate like they do at other shabu shabu places I've been to. Other than that, this place is really well-run, and the quality is excellent. There's easy valet parking in back, and the grounds walking in from the parking lot are beautiful. I may or may not come back, but it was an enjoyable experience. If I came back, I'd probably stick an orange or two in my pocket to have at the end of the meal! read more

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It was our first time here and it was absolutely amazing! The food is so good and so fresh including the seafood! The service was great and everybody was super attentive!! my husband is Puerto Rican and I am white mixed and they were very friendly and helping us choose very popular Korean meat which we had never tried before and it was so good and I highly recommend it everybody! Come here and try new things stop at that restaurant that you always drive by and have a good time and immerse into the culture. So extremely happy and we will definitely be back. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh and the ambience, the ambient low lighting and minimal overhead makes it great for a date night[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] even though we've been married for almost 4 years date nights are still very important read more

Shabuya - My husband :) - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We were visiting LA for a few days and the Korean place we wanted to go has a huge line so we decided to move on and found shabuya. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place area for this place was very dirty with lots of trash & hobo so I definitely wouldn't recommend anyone with small children or come here alone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The neighborhood is really sketchy and stinky with lots of flys.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The front entrance was also hard to find and no signs of where the entrance was since good map didn't take us to the correct door.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We also spent some time looking for parking but they also have a lot for $2 parking for customers so we just paid. Wished they mentioned that when I called so we didn't have to waste time looking for street parking. Food was ok, there weren't many options to choose from other than a few repeated items. The sauce bar was pretty confusing since their name didn't match where they put the sauce. The portion of the meat side were too little and can only order 4 at a time. We finished our meat just couple mins after it was on the table. It wasn't too busy when we went so that was good. Nothing special or good food that I would come back again. The price we paid for definitely wasn't worth it tho. read more

Shabuya - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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For someone who's had a lot of hotpot in her life, Shabuya unfortunately did not impress. Came for some dinner and was met with a pretty rude valet interaction, only plus was they have their own parking lot. You can self park for $2. It's all you can eat veggies/seafood, and then you order meat separately. The meat was so thinly sliced you could honestly barely taste it. They do have a nice selection of veggies, noodles, and seafood to choose from and a sauce bar, which was the saving grace. All in all, you could definitely find a better hotpot in a city like LA tldr 3/5 food - meet was way too thin and not worth the price, house soup didn't have a lot of flavor, good veggie/noodle/seafood selection though! 3/5 service - the valet was pretty rude to us when we asked if we could self park - it's $2 to self park and you can pay Zelle/cash [[HIGHLIGHT]]4/5 vibes - definitely spacious place, classic hotpot vibes![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very clean, great selection and the plates were cleared quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Refills came out perfectly timed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance and not too noisy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ample parking. Honorary 6 stars to Shabuya. Well exceeded our expectations. read more

Horrible service!!! My family and I used to love coming to this Shabuya location. We dine here at least once a week, sometimes twice, usually with a large group of 6-10 people. We spend hundreds of dollars each visit and always tip very well, as we're also in the restaurant industry and understand how important good service is. Until about two months ago, we had nothing but positive experiences. Unfortunately, since a particular older waitress started working here, our visits have become uncomfortable due to her consistently rude and hostile attitude. On our most recent visit, she yelled at my mother-in-law for pouring broth into the pot (even though it wasn't close to overflowing) and snatched it from her hands. When we asked for napkins, she handed them over so carelessly that several fell onto the floor. At the end of the meal, another server brought complimentary sesame balls that we did not order. Because we were full, my mother-in-law wrapped them in a napkin to give to my two-year-old daughter outside. This same waitress ran over and loudly accused us of stealing, causing an embarrassing scene in front of other guests. We spoke to the manager, but our concerns were brushed off. We understand restaurant work is demanding, but repeated rudeness and publicly accusing loyal customers of stealing is unacceptable. Sadly, after being regulars for so long, we won't be returning. I hope management takes this feedback seriously. You guys lost a very loyal group of customers. read more

The best hot pot my family and I has had yet in our neighborhood. This restaurant has a huge variety of selection from seafood, vegetables, tofu, sauces, and noodles. The meat is absolutely delicious and top quality. If you are looking to go treat yourself or surprise that special guest this is a place to go. I hope you give this place a try and would love to hear your feedback read more

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Went to Shabuya for a weekend lunch outing with the wifey. We were both craving some shabu shabu, and we definitely enjoyed our lunch at Shabuya. They had a very good selection of meats, veggies, and side dishes to make it a really terrific lunch experience for us. The service was attentive and the overall experience was very pleasant. If you have never been, it is mostly serve yourself. You grab all of the proteins, and vegetables and other side dishes you want to put into your suitcase. You cook the food at your table, and then you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you've never tried it before, you should definitely give it a go. read more

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Quick, efficient, reasonably priced for the options offered. An overall solid option for ayce shabu shabu / hot pot where everything is buffet style except for the selection of thinly sliced proteins ordered through your waiter. This place is busy on the weekends and even busier when the weather gets a little cold because who doesn't love your own personal hot pot without any hassles? Make sure to check online for wait times and get on the wait-list through the Yelp app. Pro Tip: Don't pull a rookie move and go full noodles at the beginning as you'll fill up quick and thicken your broth too quickly. Protein, veg, accoutrements, and then noods. read more

It was my first time trying hot pot and I was so excited! I am vegetarian so the server suggested the miso broth. I was impressed with how many options available to add to the soup! The server suggested a few things so we went with what he said and it was very tasty! It was busy when I went but it was definitely worth the wait. read more

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I come this to this location often. Service is always good. I wish that they served quality eggs like some of their other location. Nonetheless, still a great place for hot pot! The veggies and seafood are fresh. The service is always decent. The price is good for AYCE. I like ordering #3 and #5 for meats. I usually get miso or sukiyaki for the broth. Their goma and egg sauce is good! There is street parking and valet parking for $2. There are times you can join the waitlist on yelp but sometimes it is closed and have to walk in. Wait is never long maybe about 5-20 mins at max. read more

Shabuya - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Shabuya serves all you can eat hot pot in an open and large restaurant space. I have visited a handful of times. You can choose from a few different flavors of soup base. My favorite is sukiyaki, but honestly, all of them are pretty good! There is a great variety of veggies and some seafood you can select yourself from a buffet area. You order the meat with the staff, and the thin slices are perfect for cooking in the hot pot. Service is pretty good. Parking is valet for $2. read more

Shabuya - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My family came here because our usually Shabuya in Alhambra is closed. The location is what it is for Koreatown, valet parking was very easy and cheap ($2). The check waitlist via Yelp helped us get on the waitlist a little quicker than if we were to arrive and use their kiosk to check in. The food and broths all came out quickly and frequently. I guess it's because they want us done within 90 minutes. The cold bar looked very fresh and plentiful, employees cleaned the bars frequently. The taste of the broth was good and the meats looked good, but we had a few portions where they sliced the meat with the grain (instead of against the grain) leading to not tender meat. Adults were $33 and children $19, so it wasn't bad for AYCE. One last observation was that the restaurant is kept cold, so where a sweater or jacket until the broth warms you up. In summary, this place did not live up to the Shabuya experiences we've had in Alhambra. No dessert, no hot food bar, cold restaurant, no physical menus, and no drink specials. It was a filling experience but the 80-90 minute drive from the 805 just was not worth it. We will be patiently waiting for the Alhambra location to reopen. read more

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If you love soup with lots of ingredients, this is way better that Hai-Di Lao. Unlimited meats and seafood

I am pretty sure I wrote a review about this place before - well we recently went back here last Saturday since we were in the area. This has been our go-to place since pre pandemic. It's just your straight forward shabu shabu place with decent meat choices, good selection of sides and veggies and dipping sauces for a good price. They have some Wagyu selections (not as good as pricier places) and ribeye as well - we only picked meat from 1-6 and focused on that but my teen sons just keep ordering the wagyu. I know I get my money's worth as they are meat eaters - didn't even order rice just picked the udon to add to their soup. I had the pork broth and they both ordered the sukiyaki broth. There's some seafood selection - shrimps, baby octopus, crabs and fish. We went on a Saturday afternoon around 5sh so we were seated right away and the servers were attentive and approached us every time they see that we are about to finish our 6 orders of meat. Huge place so when it's crowded can be pretty loud. Otherwise just a solid option for shabu shabu. read more

Was craving AYCE shabu and this place satisfied my cravings! We had a variety of Wagyu meat and loved every bite. They played really calm piano music during our meal to match the zen garden vibes they got going outside. Sad to see no happy hour deals for drinks as we just missed their lunch deal. But great meal overall had all the essentials. Service was kind and helpful. Would come again. read more

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First time at Shabuya. Loved it! Parking can be a little confusing at first. They have their own parking lot behind the restaurant where only Valet parking is available for $2. They have a sign on about their parking on one of the gates and you'll see a lit sign for it if you drive down the street a little. Street parking is scarce but sometimes you can get lucky. The entrance to the restaurant is from the parking lot. No way to enter from the front. No idea what this place used to be. Looks like it was a Japanese restaurant with koi ponds and gardens. The courtyard still exists but is not filled nor maintained. There is a blocked off area that looked like it might have been an outdoor bar or club area. It would be nice if they ever to bring that front courtyard back to life. The wait was a little long but Shabuya seems to be very popular. You add your name to a waiting list as soon as you get there. There are long benches along the wall for seating while you wait. There are several rooms/areas for dining. Hadn't realized how big this space really was until I walked in. The placed was bustling with business but somehow still felt like there was plenty of space even while walking back and forth from the self-serve bar. Higher quality meats, veggies, and seafood that other hot pot restaurants I've been to. I also enjoyed having more options for soup bases than I'm used to. Amongst my friends, we all tried something different: original, miso, pork, and sukiyaki broth. Something for everyone in the taste bud range. The self-serve bar was clean and constantly refilled. I saw someone come and wipe down the area several times as well. Some AYCE places just let the mess pile up and get gross. Service was great. We had one particular server that was extremely friendly and helpful. Even offered to switch out our bowl for new ones when it looked like we were low on broth. We left full and happy! Would come back again. read more

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Whenever the weather gets to chilly, my stomach drags me to Shabuya! My go to order is: - Miso Soup Base - #6 Angus Top Blade (amazing, love the marbling) - Ponzu for meat, Sesame sauce for veggies The rest of the meat options I tried: #1. U.S. Wagyu Chuck Tender: a little too chewy for my taste #2. Shabuya Rib Eye: a little too lean for my taste #3. 3. U.S wagyu Beef Round: a little too sweet for my taste The wait is long, but well worth it! Try to get on the waitlist as soon as you can or else you may be waiting 1hr+. There is a bit of a learning curve for people that haven't been to hotpot, but it's worth it to get a little lost and try everything out! Overall one of my favorite AYCE hotpot places in SoCal! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come for the soup, stay for the cats outside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Francine and andrew gave us amazing sêrvice. I would definitely be back again just for them! read more

Shabuya - A good time - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Decided to hit up Shabuya during this fridge weather, i remembering when this used to be a Korean buffet while back. Still has that garden look outside, pretty nice touch. Street parking was easy, and I checked in on yelp, waited about 20 mins on a busy Saturday night. Picked the Chinese and original broths...super rich and flavorful. Meat came out steady, although a bit tougher than I remember. Not a ton of sides like their Vegas spot, but enough to keep it solid. Loved grabbing my sauces and veggies, plus those lobster balls hit the spot. Price? Totally fair for the spread. Worth it. read more

Shabuya - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We came here today for my dad's birthday with a party of 6. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The parking was ample and the crowd not too bad because we got there between 3-3:30 (after the lunch rush but before dinner).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The odd thing was, it took forever for us to be seated. I've waited here before (for dinner and I get why, it's busy) but today, there was no wait. None. The servers kept saying, " we are clearing your table" for about 30 mins. When we finally got seated, the service picked up. This was the redeeming point. The soup bases are solid and meat selection solid. It's been awhile since I've been here and seemed like their "bar" for vegetables however shrank. I give it 3 stars for decent hot pot but 2 stars are taken away for the initial lack of service/attentiveness and downsizing of the vegetable bar. read more

Unlimited shabu shabu is yummy for 30 bucks.. always full so I suggest having a reservation. Outside dining only. Free bottled water. Both self parking and valet is available. The soup has msg. I am sensitive to msg so I can tell. Unless the owner say that there isn't then I will agree. Yummy! I highly suggest Still my favorite shabu place. read more

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Pretty hard finding the entrance if its your first time. Its around the corner down Westlake Ave. The restaurant is very large with endless tables. The service is good and very quick! The meat you order with staff, and everything else is self service at the buffet. Good price for ayce shabu shabu but not my first choice for shabu shabu. read more

AYCE hot pot. First time here and friends were excited to bring me. Not aware that there is one in Vegas. Huge place and clean. Parking is valet in LA. You choose your broth and meats served by the staff while veggies, seafood and other condiments are self serve. Staff is quite attentive. Meats are thinly sliced and take only seconds to dip in the boiling broth. I had the spicy broth. Very tasty specially when topped with different kinds of seafood like shrimp, crab, mussels, clams plus the wide array of veggies and dipping sauces. Interesting there's no garlic in the condiments. No matter, we lived through the meal. There's a sign by the door tho, no single diner. I checked the one in Vegas and one of the questions answered was ok for single diners. Good to know. Will try the Vegas location one of these days and there seems to be more choices of appetizers and rolled sushi here than in LA if you're not much into hotpot. read more

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Accidentally came for dinner a bit late, showed up at 9:40pm thinking we'd have more time to order meats and use the salad bar before they closed it. Despite the closing time being 11pm, they do cut off all meat orders at 10pm and salad bar at 10:30pm so we ended up being a bit rushed to order. However, they were attentive and gave us multiple opportunities to order within the small time limit. Since we don't eat fast, and hadn't been there before we didn't end up ordering much. We tried a couple of the cuts of meat, all pretty decent and sliced in which I liked. We tried two of the broths, both very yummy and the sauces from the bar. I do wish they had more sauce options to add to the broth and dip your meat in as it was somewhat limited. The "salad" bar was great. You got to choose from various vegetables, noodles, seafood and dumplings. We tried a variety of options and they were all pretty good. The food was decent quality and the price reasonable for all you can eat. We want to come back another time when we're not as rushed to take full advantage of the menu. Overall a great time! read more

The food is always good, but the service has gone downhill We have asked for a Diet Coke four times now No one comes to check on us when we ask for something she says yes walks away and never comes back read more