I ordered too much food and couldn't finish it. Otherwise it was fine and the ambience was good.read more

We came on a Tuesday afternoon to take advantage of the deals but their 1.99 beef was so tough like…read moreunchewable. I would never get it again.our server was Evelyn and The service was ok. She seems to have too many tables. Other than that everything is good.

This is my first time at this location and I'm very happy with this location, especially since it's…read moreso 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.

We were visiting LA for a few days and the Korean place we wanted to go has a huge line so we…read moredecided to move on and found shabuya. 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. The neighborhood is really sketchy and stinky with lots of flys. 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. 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.

Best hotpot in ktown!…read more They are attentive and always filling up the buffet area. In addition, they would always come around to fill more broth. Decent prices. And the restaurant is spacious, one thing to know, If you go on your actual birthday, it's free! I love this!!! Highly recommend this place

They have a good sauce station. It was nice to have the usual players for hot pot and also the…read morebrisket sauce you would get for kbbq. Lots of seafood options and sides, including hot ones but no sweet potato noodles. The sliced beef options were delicious and tender. I really loved the original and beef soup flavor. The tomato was fine and the Chinese hot pepper was too spicy for me. Service was on and off. You order off your phone and some meats would come and others wouldn't. The place is quite large and they were pretty busy. Parking was a bit of a nightmare.

Food and service was amazing! Would recommend starting with the Gold Tier for first time customers…read moreas you get access to a few A5 Wagyu cuts (limited quantities) and an all you can eat menu as well. The restaurant is clean and the interior is nice as well. They have free drinks and a soft serve ice cream machine! Our server Troy is super chill, attentive, and very helpful guiding us through the process of ordering. He made our first experience awesome and we will definitely be coming back again!

Overall it was an ok experience. The waiter Kevin was good, I would give a 4.5 for customer…read moreservice. Based on the overall restaurants ratings I was expecting something more. Maybe I'm just over Korean bbq. Either way the vibe was cool if you're on a low carb diet Kbbq is always a good option. I don't think for the price it's anything special and the quality left a lot to be desired. 3 star deserved.

We stopped in for dinner the other night. Parking can be tight but we were able to find a spot. The…read morerestaurant is small and can fill up quickly. You start by picking up a bowl and tongs and make your way down the line of food. The bowl will be weighed at the end and that is how you will be charged. So be mindful how much food you put in your bowl. There are so many options that you might be tempted to put in everything. Seafood, meat, vegetables, noodles and so much more are waiting to be dropped into your bowl. And there are some great broth options. We went with the mushroom soup since we don't really do spicy very well. The mushroom soup was so rich and delicious. There is also a sauce bar to make your own sauce to dip everything in your bowl in. We also got some squid skewers. They were tender and so flavorful. And for dessert we got the brown sugar rice cakes and pumpkin cakes. Both were so good and not overly sweet. A great place to get a filling meal. Come by and give them a try.

Just found a FIRE new Malatang spot near UCLA - and it might be one of my new favorites!…read more As someone of Taiwanese descent, it's hard for me to find authentic Chinese food in West LA, which is why I'm so excited about @zhangliangmalatangwestwood ! This spot features build your own Malatang bowls, where you can pick from a wide selection of proteins (albeit a bit less options compared to the USC location), veggies, noodles, and broth options. This late night spot is also open until 2 am - making it perfect for students wanting a late night meal! We ended up getting the beef bone and tomato broths, with each bowl coming out to about $20 after selecting our toppings. Our noodle soups were cooked really quickly, and overall, I was impressed with the freshness of their ingredients and authentic flavors of their broths. I can definitely see this becoming one of my favorite go-to Chinese spots in West LA, and I highly recommend checking them out for authentic malatang!

The ambiance is small and intimate, modern personal shabu shabu place. Easy to order on the digital…read moretablet. Food came quick and was tasty. I labeled all the dishes with prices in the four photos. 4 items for a party of Two Adults with a 3-Year-Old: $48.96 before tip and tax. Reasonable lunch. 5/5 Meal.

The food is simple, traditional and delicious. I got the $24.99 lunch special and there was…read moredefinitely enough food for one person. The beef was tender and the meal came with beef, rice, udon noodles and vegetables. It's been almost twenty years since I last visited. The inside has been remodeled and it is still a counter concept with individual pots. They have expanded the menu to include other hot food items and boba drinks. Service was good. An easy go-to in LIttle Tokyo since many other places close after 2pm for lunch. This place was open even in the afternoon.

Went to eat here with the Hubs on New Year's Eve around 5:45 PM on a rainy night. Luckily there was…read moreno line when we arrived, but this place can definitely get busy, so I'd still expect a wait during peak times. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code, which was easy, and everything came out pretty quickly after we placed our order. They also have a sauce bar (extra cost) along with some sesame balls and rice crackers, which was a nice touch. Service was okay overall -- we did have to call our server a couple of times when we needed things. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and clean for the most part, which made the experience enjoyable. Price-wise, it's on the average to slightly higher side for shabu, but overall a decent spot for hotpot, especially for special occasions or colder/rainy nights.

As an avid food lover, I honestly want all restaurants to do well, especially those that are by and…read morefor the Asian American community. This was my second time here and overall it's a great experience- fun sauce bar, quick service, elaborate decor - what's not to like? As far as the eating experience goes, I'd give it a solid 4... that is until I went to the ladies room...or tried to. This was my first time going to the restroom and I was appalled by the mustiness of the air and the dirtiness that I saw. I'm familiar with restrooms at basic restaurants and I don't expect aromatherapy candles or scented hand soap but as a consumer I do expect a certain level of cleanliness especially at an eating establishment. I tried to just suck it up and bear it but had to leave as soon as a saw a thin black ring around the toilet bowls...(mold?!?!) Sorry if it's too much info but just had to share- go for the food and the picture worthy decor but skip the bathrooms till they have a thorough clean!

Amazing food and fresh seafood. Nice service - Jaden is so…read morekind and thoughtful! Vibe is good.

Came here with coworkers for a small company dinner and we were all blown away. The sukiyaki hot…read morepot had such a delicious soup base, super comforting and rich without feeling heavy. The premium wagyu slices were crazy tender, like they just melt the second you dip them in, and the sushi / sashimi were super fresh too. Loved that it's basically all-you-can-eat style with the veggie bar and ice cream to finish things off :) Perfect spot for group gatherings and parties, everyone left full and happy!

I had a great experience at Happy Ace Hot Pot. From the moment I walked in, it was clear how much…read morecare and hard work the team puts into running the restaurant. The staff were consistently kind, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience feel easy and enjoyable. The restaurant itself was very clean and well-organized. Everything felt well-maintained, which added to the comfort and overall dining experience. Customer service stood out in a really positive way--everyone was patient, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care that guests were having a good time. Most importantly, the food was high-quality and fresh. The ingredients tasted well-prepared and thoughtfully selected, and the hot pot experience felt both satisfying and well put together. Overall, Happy Ace Hot Pot stands out for its cleanliness, kind service, strong work ethic, and consistently high-quality food. I would definitely come back and recommend it.

We came in on a Sunday with a big group, and the restaurant was extremely busy. Our waiter, Lucas,…read morewas incredibly patient and attentive. He helped us with our order and kindly explained that because of the rush, the meat and soup might take a little longer to arrive. He reassured us and suggested we grab some cooked food first while waiting for the hot pot. We really appreciated his thoughtful service and patience--it made our experience much more enjoyable. Thank you, Lucas!

I've been here several times now and had their Hot Pots with different flavored dipping sauces but…read moreI LOVE the Sukiyaki flavor, THE BEST and this is my GO-TO place from now on! All You Can Eat (AYCE) high quality meats to veggies and a non-alcoholic drink bar (tea, soda etc) and an ice cream scoop dessert is included at the end! You pay per person and get 1.5 hrs of stuffing yourself plump! What's not there to like about treating yourself?!? Also DoorDash delivers from here- not the whole AYCE thing but they run specials often. Go check them out! I'm going back tomorrow lol

Tomatoes in the sukiyaki broth... GAME CHANGER…read more Service was good, we had a reservation at 8:00 and they did make an attempt to squeeze us in earlier. Even though they couldn't accommodate we appreciated the attempt. Everything down to the food and drinks is great. Highlights: - tomatoes n sukiyaki - milk tea and coffee jelly - black cherry ice cream I deducted a star because we were a party of 4 on one burner. We saw an empty table next to us with 2 burners so we kindly asked if we could move. She said no because the two burner tables were for parties of 5 plus. Totally understandable! An hour passes and we see a party of 3 at a 2 burner table AND that empty table still empty. Food is great; make sure you make a reservation!