This is an authentic Hot Pot spot in Irvine that hits the spot if you're looking for spicy Chinese…read morehot pot. But be warned - the spice on their spicy broth is unreal. I'm Asian so I know how to handle spice, but even a level 2 on their spice level will be a bit painful. The interior looks newly designed, and the inside is very clean. The standout dish for me was the fried rice. For a hot pot place, they really know how to cook up a delicious fried rice. The meat was unremarkable, but with how thin they slice the meat at hot pot/shabu places, I've never been too impressed with any meats a hot pot place. The service is okay - you'll probably have an easier time communicating with the staff here if you speak Chinese, but even with limited English, there's not much to convey; and to be frank, with how spicy the food is, your typical Westerner might suffer here as I did (but in a good way). Parking is a bit tricky since the lot is small, but I always managed to find parking.

Authentic Chinese style spicy hot pot One of the most spicy…read morehot pot in the area! Beware to order less spicy if you can't handle the heat! First time trying fish maw broth here, comes with tons of Chinese meat, fish maw and jumbo shrimps Also ordered beef short ribs, goose intestine, duck paws, duck blood, shrimp paste in mushrooms ‍, tofu cubs and winter melon Snack bar is a must visit! Tons of appetizers, dipping sauces, fresh fruits and desserts. Jello is my favorite

We chose the all-you-can-eat option, and everything was fresh and delicious. The highlight for me…read morewas definitely the Wagyu beef, premium beef, and lamb. The meat quality was amazing--tender, flavorful, and melted in your mouth after just a few seconds in the hot pot. We kept ordering more because it was that good! Besides the meat, they also have a great selection of fresh seafood, vegetables, sushi, fruit, desserts, and drinks all included in the price. Everyone in our family found something they loved. The service was friendly and attentive, and food came out quickly throughout our meal. This place is cleaned and nice vibe. Another big plus is the free garage parking, which made the whole experience even more convenient. Great food, great service, and great value. Highly recommend if you're looking for a quality AYCE hot pot and sushi spot in Irvine!

They have now updated their ordering system! You order broths with them and order on online menu…read more My favorite meats are the beef belly and rib eye! I also LOVE the spicy miso broth and have been getting it every time I come, which is like one or twice a month, however, I went there yesterday and the spicy miso did not smell like it usually does nor did it taste like it. It had a different base flavor and I couldn't figure out what it was. I brought it up to my servers attention and they said nothing changed. I really hope it was just a weird batch and hope they haven't changed any of the ingredients ! Also, the last couple of times I came the white rice tasted weird but it looks like whatever the issue was got fixed! The white rice is back to normal.

Loved my experience at Nice to Meet You! We went on a weekday and chose the $39.99 weekday ayce…read moreoption (I believe its $43.99 on the weekends). I loved that there was so much food to choose from: a menu with different meats to order, then even more meats, sides, and veggies at the refrigerated section. The ayce option even includes a bunch of appetizers you can order--we loved the cumin beef skewers, the korean cold noodle, and then beef udon! The sauce bar is extensive and had all the condiments needed to make your hot pot sauce. The service was great, the staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and beautifully decorated! I would definitely come back.

If "all-you-can-eat" is your love language...we need to talk…read more Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot in Irvine is basically a playground for hungry people! You get to grab unlimited skewers from this huge fridge--meat, veggies, mushrooms, fish tofu, noodles... basically, if it can fit on a stick, I'm taking it. And the best part? You can choose up to three broths, plus they bring out sliced meats like Angus beef belly, brisket, and wagyu! There's also a sauce bar, snacks, salad, fruit, and dessert.

Good service and good food overall. Would definitely recommend this place and happily come back…read moreagain.

Very good choice of different food of meat,fish and so…read more Ton-Yam based soup is my favorite if you need more broth just ask they will do it with pleasure The stuff also very kind and well experienced

We had a wonderful experience at Haidilao! The food was fresh and delicious, and there were so many…read moreoptions to choose from. What really stood out was the service -- the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant was also very clean and had a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Our whole family really enjoyed it. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend!

The experience was good, and I would go there again. Making a birthday party was amazing here.read more

Stopped by here after a week-long event, and it was so good. Personally, one of the best shabu…read morespots in the OC area. Their vegetables are so fresh, and the meat all tastes so good. You can tell just from the marbling. Their stackers are also good. The steamed vegetables and meat really melt in your mouth. I recommend you dip it in ponzu sauce! Would recommend to anyone visiting the OC area. Restaurant is very spacious and plenty of seating. Utensils, bowls, and everything is super clean. Service is quick too. They have kiosks / tablets at each table so that you can see the full menu, and easily order whatever you need. Recently they changed their menu and added to their full self-service buffet. Give the fried chicken & porkbelly a try!

one of my fav hotpot spots! great selection of meat and toppings; the sauces are really good too. i…read morelove getting the stackers (steamed meat) they're extra yummy and flavorful!! i like how they also have à la carte sides e.g, chicken kaarage, fried pork belly, etc. there is something for everyone! service is awesome and the servers are super nice and attentive. the restaurant has tons of seating and even an outdoor area. i highly recommend this place (p.s. get the green grape ade!!!)

A great shabu spot with good quality meat and unlimited veggies!…read more I was recommended the most popular soup base, which was a mixture of the miso and pork broth. The broth itself was very rich and flavorful, I could've drank it all! I also loved how they offer refillable veggies, they also paired well with the broth and sauces. The interior was well maintained and I liked having individual pots to cook our food in. Service was excellent and I enjoyed all of the recommendations that were given. Overall I think it was a great spot for a comforting balanced meal!

I had such a wonderful experience at Mokkoji Shabu Shabu. Everything was so fresh and delicious…read morefrom start to finish. The quality of the ingredients really stood out -- the vegetables were crisp and vibrant, and the meats were incredibly tender and flavorful. What truly made it special was the special sauce they put on the shabu-shabu meat. It was incredible. Whatever marinade or seasoning they use elevates the meat to another level. Every slice was packed with flavor and cooked up perfectly in the broth. The broths were excellent too, and the overall presentation and care that goes into each order made the meal feel elevated without being pretentious. Service was friendly and attentive the entire time. If you're looking for the best quality, fresh, and genuinely delicious shabu-shabu experience in the Tustin/Orange area, Mokkoji delivers. I'll be returning soon -- that special sauce alone is worth the trip! Highly recommend.

When it comes to Shabu Shabu, I really like this place more than the other locations. This is also…read morefrom the same owner that made All That Barbeque across the street so it has to be pretty good and this place does not disappoint. It has plenty of options in both meat, soup, and other foods to put in your hot pot and especially for the price you get. I really like the Miso Soup and Beef Belly the most. They also include other food like Fried Chicken, Jabchae, and Ice Cream and they are also good too and the Ice Cream is great to finish off your All You Can Eat experience. That is if your stomach has room because you can full pretty easy and especially if you get carried away. They just added the pumpkin as the new food to get on your plate and it taste really good. Easily the best pumpkin I've eaten in these places. The environment and seating is very spacious and gives me plenty of room to walk around and scope around for food. The drinks there are just your standard drink and I usually just get coffee. That is also serviceable too. The wait time is mostly good enough but it's very dependent on what day and time you go to because it can be pretty busy. They usually get soup/broth out faster and the same can be said about refills. Overall, I 100% recommend this place for anyone looking for a Shabu Shabu experience.

Our first visit to All That Shabu turned out to be such a fun surprise. We had never been to a hot…read morepot restaurant before and weren't sure what to expect, but our waitress immediately put us at ease. She noticed it was our first time and walked us through how everything worked, even letting us taste different broths so we could pick our favorites. We ended up choosing the miso and sukiyaki -- both delicious. One of the reasons we chose this spot was because everyone gets their own hot pot, and that made the whole experience even better. After selecting our meats, we headed to explore the extras for our broth, and wow... they have everything. The hot bar had plenty of options (the spicy fried chicken was tasty, just a bit cold), and then we saw the side dishes, sauces, and seafood. The spread is unbelievable. I picked ingredients I thought would make a great soup base, and it absolutely delivered. We all loved our creations and had such a good time experimenting. The service was fantastic, the space is spacious and comfortable, and the staff is genuinely friendly. For a first hot pot experience, All That Shabu made it easy, fun, and delicious.

Really nice Chinese Hotpot! Quality meats and ingredients, and broths. Spicy is legit spicy…read more Excellent sauce and desert bar as well

first time trying this place as i am a big hotpot fan so i was very excited! went on a friday night…read moreand there was a line so we waited around 30 minutes i got their medium spicy pot and bone broth, the spicy pot was pretty spicy the more you eat and i loved the bone broth soup! my favorite item was their shrimp paste, it was very fresh. their veggies were also pretty good and meat was tender. i do wish they had more options for their sauce/appetizer bar. overall it was a good experience

We went for a late lunch on a Saturday, it was fairly empty and we got seats right away. We both…read moregot the cheapest set for $35/person, I believe everyone might have to choose the same menu to avoid cross sharing. You get to choose a broth and order from the tablet as much as you want within 100 minutes, but there is a wait time between ordering on the tablet so I recommend just putting in everything you want at once, but also not over ordering because it's extra if you don't finish. The meats were nice, they were not as fatty and didn't have as much marbling so it could be a little chewy after cooking but for the price we really couldn't complain and it was still delicious. And I'm sure the higher priced menu sets have higher quality cuts. We loved all the veggies and noodles you can order and there was a sweet rice cake dessert that was absolutely delicious. Each order of meat was also quite large so I would watch out for how many sets you initially plan to order.

Prime Hot Pot recently switched their menu from AYCE to a la carte - while I had never tried them…read morewhen they were AYCE, I can say that the quality of their dishes and meats/seafood on their new menu is fantastic. In particular I really liked the grilled beef tongue and Wagyu platter. Of the two broths I tried (Beef Bone and the mild House spicy), I preferred the Beef Bone, which was rich and flavorful. The House spicy had a decent Szechwan kick to it even at mild. The staff here were very nice and parking is plentiful at the District. Overall definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good hot pot spot.