Last weekend my girl friend and I met up for dinner at Avenue Shabu. It was Friday night so I thought I should put in a reservation or show up early to join the waitlist. I joined the waitlist and checked in with the host as soon as I arrived. All parties must be present upon arrival. They are prompt, once seated you are seated the start the timer. The menu is AYCE, so for dinner is $32.99 and premium dinner is $36.99. We chose $32.99 and ordered a drink. The food was good and the service was great! This place is located inside a shopping center, Bella Terra. All parking located in front and around the restaurant are designated parking for 90 mins. Highly recommend arriving early and parking in the structure located across from Costco. read more

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I found out about this place from TikTok so I thought I'd try the reverse happy hour special. Got the Szechuan broth for an extra charge and the broth was ok, but a bit bland. You can order meats through a QR code which is convenient and the service is nice and attentive. 5 stars for the service. Seafood and veggies and noodle are at the self-serve bar. The reason why for the low rating is because I got sick with stomach pains after eating here. Given the previous reviews that also mentioned food poisoning, it seems likely that the restaurant can use some work improving hygiene and food safety conditions. read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

AVENUE SHABU -- A Chill Spot for a Casual Meal! My husband and I enjoyed our visit to Avenue Shabu! It's a chill, casual spot with plenty of food options. The shabu is good, and I love the variety of appetizers and sides to choose from! There's a little something for everyone. The sushi is just so-so, nothing too special, but it's nice to have as an extra option. My only little gripe is that getting to the back to grab your appetizers can be a bit of a hassle because of the wall blocking the way. LOL! Overall, my husband and I had a good time! It's a nice spot for a casual meal, especially if you're craving shabu and want plenty of sides to go with it. Service was great. It gets pretty packed. Good food, lots of choices, and a relaxed vibe! We'd come back again! read more

Great food, great service, and at a great price point! Their Late-night reverse happy hour is such a good deal!!! From Mon-Thurs from 8:30-9:45 PM, you can choose between 4 broth options & 5 meat options for $19.99/per person with the option to add-on additional meats such as their wagyu. I tried their add-on wagyu and it absolutely melts in your mouth. I would definitely recommend trying it (it was my fav meat). They also have a premium lunch or dinner option, which includes their ayce shabu shabu + sushi rolls. I usually get their premium dinner option and they've been so consistent each time I visit! All of the workers are so helpful and the food comes out so fast! Genuinely one of my favorite ayce shabu shabu spots. read more

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Decided to try the reverse happy hour at Avenue Shabu, and was completely blown away. It was only night three of this deal, and they absolutely nailed it. Ambience (9/10) Modern, cozy, and welcoming. I've been to this plaza hundreds of times and had no idea this gem was tucked away here. The Food (9/10) Broth & Meats: Got the recommended Tsuyu broth--flavorful, deep, and spot on. The meat quality is incredible for the price: top-tier pork belly, brisket, short plate, and blade meat. Seafood Spread: Crawfish, crab, shrimp, mussels, clams, lobster balls, and roe-stuffed fish balls. Veggies & DIY Sauce Bar: Fresh bok choy, crown daisy, Napa cabbage, spinach, and enoki mushrooms. The sauce bar is fully stocked with sesame (goma), shoyu, minced garlic, chili drops, and custom house mixes. Dessert: Do NOT skip the Ube ice cream. Service (10/10) The staff operates like the Avengers. Shoutout to William (Iron Man)--he was flying everywhere, dropping nukes of top-tier service. Food arrived fast, empty plates were cleared constantly, and extra napkins appeared before we even asked. Overall (10/10) Premium broths, high-grade meats, a stacked sauce bar, and fantastic vibes. Getting an AYCE spread like this for $20 is an absolute no-brainer. Pro-Tip: Reverse happy hour seating starts STRICTLY at 8:30 PM. read more

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This is a modern AYCE shabu spot with a clean, vibey atmosphere with an interactive fun dining experience. The restaurant had a wide selection to choose from their menu such as broth, vegetable, meats, seafood, and other desserts - all at such an affordable price. Everything tasted fresh and the orders came out quickly. The staff were very attentive and friendly and always came around to check in on us to make sure everything was going well I especially liked their mocktails (Avenue Azure & Avenue Citrine) - they were beautifully presented, refreshing, and a fun addition to the meal. Overall, Avenue Shabu is definitely a spot worth checking out! It's perfect for group dinners or catching up over something warm and comforting. A place where you not only come for the food but also the experience and the wide variety of options that is available. read more

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We came on a Friday night for a family dinner and were seated right away. We got a table next to the food buffet, which was convenient. They have a great selection of broths, noodles, and meats. They also have hot drops at the sauce station, which is a must for me when having hot pot! The meats came out quickly after we placed our orders on the tablet. Service was great. The staff stopped by many times to refill our broth and make sure we had everything we needed. They also offer a senior discount, which is great for my mom since she doesn't eat that much. Overall, we had a great experience. Good selection, fast service, and attentive staff. Would definitely come back! read more

I had my doubts about a shabu spot located in Huntington Beach of all places, but ended up here for a work lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Each person gets their own individual pots and they have a variety of broths to choose from. If you're not too sure which broth you want to commit to, they'll give you a small sample to help you choose! I ended up with the Chinese herbal broth and it went nicely with the goma and ponzu dipping sauces. They have a self-serve bar for sauces, vegetables, raw seafood, and even sushi! The sushi was surprisingly good for an ayce shabu spot and there were 4-5 roll options to choose from. I love that each table has a screen to order drinks, appetizers, meats, and desserts because it made the whole dining experience run so seamlessly (especially for our large group) and we weren't left waiting for any food to come! The only downside is that the premium lunch option doesn't include wagyu, so I'll have to come back for dinner. read more

Avenue Shabu - Individual hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Saw this place on TikTok. I've had this bookmarked on Yelp for a while and finally got to try. I think this is my new favorite AYCE hotpot place. It was clean, modern, and aesthetic. Manager was super nice and gave us a free drink since it was our first time. There was good variety of proteins, veggies, and noodles. Plus there was an option to add AYCE sushi. I liked how they let you sample the broth options before choosing. Definitely worth the price and will be back again soon. read more

Broths are very bland. I tried the spicy miso and the regular miso and both are bland compared to other places. This sucked since when cooking the meat, you're forced to eat it with sauce or some type of dipping which I don't usually do. Service was fine, came by to grab the empty plates, immediately brought out our meat, and made sure we had water. As for the interior, it's really nice inside! Overall, I'd probably only go here for lunch but besides that, I'd go somewhere else. read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We went with the premium AYCE menu and got our money's worth by piling plates up high with wagyu and ribeye! Note: There's a 90-minute time limit and no wait time between tablet orders. I love that everyone gets their own individual hot pot and choice of broth. Ordering meat through the tablet couldn't be easier. The buffet bar offers everything from seafood, vegetables, and mushrooms to sauces and even sushi. The staff kept everything running smoothly. They brought out our meat almost as soon as we ordered it, cleared away empty plates in no time, and stopped by often to top off our broths. The variety of food and speedy service make this a great spot for casual dates, hangouts, or family outings. read more

The ambiance in the restaurant was nice. The service was responsive. For the food, many of them were frozen, including the meat options. What I did like about the restaurant was the tablet for self order and the ice cream. Note: I don't have the receipt for this location because a friend paid and I forgot to take a picture of the receipt. read more

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Why did it take me this long to try this place?! I went here to meet up with some friends for lunch and we saw they had an outside patio for AYCE which I didn't even know existed but it was perfect because we had two doggies. They were so accommodating. So many options of broth base and it's ENDLESS! If you get the premium lunch, you also have access to sushi and more meats. I thought there was going to be a huge selection but there were only 2-3 types of rolls so keep that in mind. Other than that, it was very yummy and there were a lot of veggies/add-ons for the shabu shabu itself as well as a sauce bar! I'd definitely come back again! read more

I'm updating my 4-star review to a 5-star review for a few reasons. Every time I come here, I'm treated wonderfully by Alvin and the rest of the Avenue Shabu staff. They consistently tend to me, and never have I had a dull moment where I needed to flag down a server. To put it simply, every time I dine here, I feel truly valued as a guest. The food has also never let me down and is always high quality. I want to clarify why I originally posted a 4-star review: on my first visit, I ordered their Szechuan broth, which happened to be a bit too salty for my liking, making my meats and veggies overly salty as well. Since then, I've consistently ordered their spicy miso broth, which has the perfect flavor for me and always hits the spot! Following my recent visit, I knew I had to revise my review because this is definitely a 5-star establishment for me -- from the service, to the upscale ambiance, to the quality of the food. The fact that they are dog-friendly and also tend to my fur baby by offering her a water bowl is something I greatly appreciate. Overall, I highly recommend Avenue Shabu to anyone in need of a great dinner option. Support your local businesses! read more

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This place has the most creative broth options such as pho, soondubu, curry, sichuan, and many more. Literally recreated pho with the pho broth since they have the noodles and veggies Their wagyu quality was insane, must try !! i also loved their soju cocktails, each one came with a a different popsicle. service was also rlly good! read more

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I actually heard of this place through Instagram ads and me and my friend tried it for the first time! He got sukiyaki broth. I got tom yum but I didn't like it so they let me switch it out :) the pork bone was better. Also I spilled my WHOLE PLATE OF VEGETABLES ON MY SEAT but they were really nice about it. Service was amazing but I wasn't too keen on their broth. The salad bar is not bad either. Meat quality is not bad for ayce. I like the set up inside and it's really bright! Which I like. And parking is easy too. read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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This place is a hidden gem. I didn't know they existed until recently. Their pricing is pretty good given the high quality meat they offer and the wide selection of their self serve bar. Not only is the ambiance nice and cozy, their service is also very good. I really enjoyed their Wagu cuts but all the other meats were actually also pretty good. My kid is very picky on what to eat, and this place has a good selection of other appetizers and dishes that you can order. They also have sushi, milk tea, and ice cream. I got the tonkatsu soup base and it was flavorful. Overall, I had a great time here. I would come back here for birthday celebrations with friends, cause it's just a nice place and easy for gathering. read more

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I love AYCE shabu, even better when it comes with AYCE sushi! Although, I didn't try any of the sushi because I was too full from the shabu and there wasn't any at the time I wanted to grab it. So will be back to try the sushi next time. I came in on a Saturday right before the dinner rush. It looks like dinner rush starts at 6pm-ish. There's indoor and outdoor seating. It was pretty cold outside on the day I went, but the outdoor seating was enclosed so it wasn't cold at all. You can ask to try the broth before choosing the one you want. My favorite was the house tsuyu. The premium menu is worth it if you love wagyu! There's also a sauce bar and self serve rice. Very clean restaurant with a huge selection of seafood, veggies, noodles that you grab on your own. The staff are really good about making their rounds to take your order. Definitely will be back! read more

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Wow, such a clean and well ventilated Shabu spot. Stopped by after watching a movie on Sunday and had a great time. They had a variety of soup choices and absolutely loved that you get your own pot, so you don't have to share (in case you have any allergies). They have the self serve area very well labeled and stocked up. Enjoyed the amount of sauces they have, especially since they give ideas on what to mix. read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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What I got: AYCE DINNER PREMIUM $36.99 (Includes unlimited meat/wagyu options and sushi) Fish Bowl Cocktail Screw Kiss Snow Ju I love this place! The options are soo good and worth it for the price! The ambiance is a little elevated very different from other Ayce hotpot I know! Have plenty of seating very pretty inside and clean! The service is amazing it's fast if you need any alcohol or extra meat and self as serve by the bar for hotpot side dishes/sauces and sushi. The price is sooo affordable! The options are plenty to choose from! We got the AYCE dinner premium and it was soo worth it! It comes with unlimited meat/wagyu/sushi options. The food is sooo goood! I love the broths they're very flavorful and a lot to choose from, Ofcourse I love the Wagyu! Everything was fresh and clean soo important for Ayce! The vegetables and other ingredients are always fresh! They always refill the bar area! The sauces are a lot to choose from as well and love mixing and making my own sauce shabang! The meats are soft, and really good! I'm obsessed with the soju!!! It's sooo huge! Plus it comes with the ice cream popsicle perfect for this cocktail drink! It's soo worth it a definitely must!!! I will highly recommend this to my friends this is another good spot for a hotpot for me! Will comeback to try more read more

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I recommend getting the premium deal. The Wagyu and ribeye meats were super tender. The sushi rolls were pretty good too ! I really liked their herbal broth too read more

Came in at 8:30 pm, The host seats guests quickly, and service is fast and efficient. They have an (AYCE) lunch special available weekdays from 11 AM-3 PM, priced around $23.99 for regular and $27.99 for premium. Dinner runs about $32.99-$36.99 for premium, which includes sushi, one Wagyu plate, and bulgogi plates. We choose tom yum and Pho! it was delicious!! although the ribeye that was given to us towards the end tasted smell/odd. Overall, Fresh vegetables, great konjac spinach noodles, and friendly service made the overall experience pleasant. Owner/manager asked us if the self order new system was working well, and not going to lie. I enjoy it better. Will come back for another experience. read more

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This is one of our favorite shabu spots. Wait time is short for our party of 2! They have a decent amount of choices. A plus is that the appetizers are included in the AYCE. There's 2 sets of pricing. We are good with the cheaper option! Higher pricing tier includes sushi & more meat options! Staff is attentive and picks up our empty trays fast! And don't forget your bowl of rice tucked in the far left corner! I would recommend joining the yelp waitlist too! Especially if you have a big group! We come here at least once a month! read more

Avenue Shabu - Tonkatsu broth and Soondubu broth. @ojbaylen - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Food: Everyone gets their own soup pot and bowl, which I love, and you can refill or even switch broths if you want. They start you off with a broth tasting so you can try a few before choosing. You can also control the heat level yourself with buttons at the table, so you are not stuck waiting for someone to adjust it. I got the sczechuan broth because I love spicy and this was perfect. It wasn't too spicy but had a good spicy kick. The premium option was nice. It includes the sushi bar plus extra meat options like ribeye and wagyu. Meats come out three at a time. The sushi was actually good quality and they also switch up the rolls pretty often, so there is usually something new to try. There are two sauce bars and also bottled sauces set up next to the sushi like white vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and more, so you can customize everything exactly how you like it. Service: Service was great. The staff was always checking in, refilling water, clearing plates, and making sure we had what we needed. Super easy to get their attention and everyone was friendly and helpful the whole time. Even when it was busy, we never felt ignored. Ambiance: The place was busy with people waiting outside even though there are a lot of tables. The atmosphere feels lively but still chill at the same time. It is a fun spot without feeling too loud or stressful. read more

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My favorite AYCE Shabu restaurant! Friendly staff! We will be back!!! Premium is the way to go! read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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There were 12 of us last week and we were seated promptly! The service was fantastic. Restaurant was clean and air conditioned and had great ventilation. We love Shabuya but this was closer to us and liked much better! Great broths, AYCE buffet was fabulous and our meat was always refilled fast! Can't wait to go again! read more

So excited to have found a great new Shabu spot! To begin, it's a very modern and clean vibe in there. I really appreciate it how clean the entire space was and the tables weren't too close together, and they had ample booths. Fortunately, my booth was right across from the food station, so it was very easy to get all the sides. I couldn't believe that they had sushi sitting there on the side as well, and it looked very fresh, and there were definitely no flies lurking nearby, which I definitely pay attention to. The portions were good and considering it's an all-you-can-eat spot, they had a really large menu. I was surprised that they had a lot of Wagyu available as well. Can't wait to come back! read more

My friend & I were looking for an AYCE shabu & randomly found this place on Yelp. It was our first time here last weekend on a Saturday night. Place wasn't busy at 5:30 & we got seated right away. Ambiance was nice & modern. They also had outdoor seating but the weather was too hot so we sat inside. Servers were attentive & efficient throughout the night. Each table had its own tablet to order from as far as appetizers, meats, drinks, & dessert. We got our orders pretty quick which was a plus. Since it was AYCE, they had their veggie/seafood/noodle/sauce bar including AYCE sushi if you decide to pay extra for the premium price. We opted for the regular price which was 32.99. Price is affordable. Veggies & seafood were fresh & they served many different kinds of sauces. The only downfall is that the meat was way too thin for my liking. Wish it was a bit thicker in my opinion. I wouldn't say the Meat quality was outstanding as I've had better but it wasn't bad. We had a pleasant surprise at the end where one of the servers offered us free ice cream TOGO bc the weather was too hot. This was such a kind gesture. My friend really enjoyed this place so we plan to come back in the future. read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

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Craving hot pot on a rainy day and kept hearing great things about Avenue Shabu, so we finally gave it a try. Since it was raining, there was a wait, but it honestly wasn't bad at all. Service was excellent--staff were attentive and accommodating, especially when we requested help for our baby, which we really appreciated. Ambiance was modern and comfortable, great for a cozy hot pot meal. The sauce station could use some improvement though--sauce bowls were noticeably missing, which made it a bit inconvenient. There is a premium option that adds two wagyu beef choices and sushi, but we opted out. Honestly, once it's in the hot pot, wagyu and regular beef tasted pretty much the same to us, so the regular menu was more than enough. Where Avenue Shabu really shines is the buffet selection. Tons of great options: scallops, mussels, clams, fish, eggs, crawfish, multiple types of tofu, mushrooms, and a wide variety of vegetables. Soup base options were also solid, and you can mix and match. I got the tonkatsu broth and it was rich and delicious. My mom ordered the herbal broth, which tasted very clean and comforting, and my husband went with spicy miso and tonkatsu--every broth we tried was flavorful and satisfying. Overall, a strong hot pot spot with great service, variety, and atmosphere. Minor tweaks could elevate the experience even more, but we'd definitely come back the next time a hot pot craving hits. read more

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I've been eyeing Avenue for a long time, and finally decided to try it out. Nothing beats a hot soup on a cold winter day. Upon arriving the hostess saw me checking in on their tablet, came to get me and seated me right away. YAY! After being seated we were greet by our waitress Michelle, she was nice and attentive. I also really appreciated that she we could sample the broths they had beforehand. I went with the Szechuan, a smooth bone broth with a spicy little kick. They had a lot of good options at the vegetable, seafood, noodle, and sauce bars. But because we went with the premium dinner package ($36.99), we unlocked what really sets them apart. They carry Waygu and a lot of other marble meats, DELICIOUS! I also really enjoyed that they had a little mini sushi bar and it was actually pretty good for not being a specialty sushi restaurant. I found myself going back for more! As we finished, a waitress named Jessica helped us and she was so friendly and bubbly. It was the end of her shift so she spent some time to converse with us. She helped us end the night just right. I had a good time at Avenue, and it's so good to know there's a Shabu spot so close to me. I will definitely be back. read more

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This might be my new favorite AYCE shabu-shabu spot! Located at Bella Terra, my family chose the premium dinner menu for $37 per person, which includes wagyu, ribeye, and sushi. They offer a great variety of broths, and you can even mix flavors. Our favorite was the house tsuyu broth, which had a rich, sukiyaki-style flavor. The self-serve buffet features a wide selection of noodles, vegetables, seafood, dipping sauces, and sushi. There are also appetizers you can order from the tablet, plus a good variety of meats. The meat was tender, the broth was flavorful, and all of the ingredients tasted fresh. We also appreciated how well-stocked the buffet remained throughout our visit. The restaurant itself is spacious, clean, and organized. For drinks, we tried the fishbowl cocktails (watermelon wave and big jaws) along with a few mocktails. The cocktails were fun and strong, and my mom especially enjoyed her mocktail. Service was amazing! Our waiter was friendly and took the time to explain the broth options to my parents, even offering samples. The staff kept our table clear of empty plates, and service was fast and attentive. We also met the manager, Alvin, who was very kind. The food, service, and atmosphere made it well worth the price! read more

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We came here on a Monday evening for dinner to celebrate a birthday and had the best experience. Sat outside because we had our dog with us but service remained top tier. Staff were very attentive and made us and even our dog feel so welcome. We ordered from the premium menu and let me tell you- you must upgrade!! The Wagyu cuts here beat any other AYCE shabu place I've been to. The marbling is insane and they sliced the meat to perfection where it's not too thick or thin. Literally melts in your mouth. I also appreciate the wide selection of seafood, veggies and sushi rolls that you grab yourself. From the service to the food to the pricing, we were truly blown away. Will definitely be back! read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Food (5/5): Solid veggie, seafood, fishball, and carb options here comparable to shabuya and broth shabu-shabu. They had a few unique broths and sauces (hibachi, Thai chili) that I haven't seen in other places and broths weren't overly salty. It's also so rare for a place to have both the Chinese bbq satay/shacha sauce and the standard ponzu + goma sauces. I wish they had soft tofu and not just firm/frozen. You can sample a few broths before picking. Meat slices are thin but good quality, and they come with only 3-4 slices per plate. Service (5/5): multiple servers/bussers constantly roaming and immediately removing empty dishes and asking if you need more meat. We actually don't eat that much meat so maybe one suggestion is to implement a card system where if you want more meat, you can flip it to one side, and if you want to take a break, you can flip it to the other side. We're probably the minority, but I wonder if some people would find it tiresome to constantly say they don't want more meat and just want to eat vegetables lol. They accidentally overcharged us and we didn't notice until they came back to refund us and recharge us the correct amount. Hard to find a place that operates with such honesty and integrity. Ambiance (4.5/5): Modern and very clean and organized! Busy, but no wait. The only thing I didn't like is that the seating is aesthetic but not very comfortable for people with bad backs. Booths have the straight backs and the chairs are at a slight recline which is awkward when you need to lean forward to cook your food. Bathroom has a changing table. Several tables can handle larger groups since they also have seating outside. Decent amount of parking in Bella Terra. read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Looooong over due review but my go-to hotpot whenever I'm in the area! Bars are always freshly stocked and cleaned every few minutes. Broth is delicious and there's a variety you can pick from. What's even better is that you get your own pot. Highly recommend! read more

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Hubby and I came here on a Saturday night around 6pm. There was a wait, it was crowded, but not too bad. You can also add yourself on their waitlist on Yelp. We went for the premium dinner menu. It was delicious! I think this may be my new fav shabu spot! How it works: You order your chose of broth and the sliced meat with the server. Self serve your veggies, seafood, and sauces at the buffet station. They also have carb choices (e.g. rice, noodles, udon, ramen). Their veggies were really fresh and quality of meat was great! Service was great. The servers checked on us often and also refilled our broth. There is outdoor patio seating and it's covered. In terms of decor, layout and seating, restaurant was clean and there are tables for large parties. read more

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This brand new AYCE shabu shabu is hidden gem of Bella Terra. Went here for work Xmas party. It's walking distance from Crumble so locals know how parking is hectic during peak times. Have both inside and outside dining Menu has both regular and premium menu ($4 extra on premium) and lunch is cheaper than dinner. Like any AYCE shabu shabu, you choose type of broth. Bar have a variety selections of veggies, seafood and different types of noodles. Don't forget to check out the sauce sections. Here's the main difference: they have sushi and there's wasabi paste and ginger on the side. Sodas are fountain. Got the spicy miso. On request, they have concentrated hot sauce and recommended two drops on broth but can go beyond if you dare. If you are spicy lover, did 10 drops on the broth and 5 on the sauces. It got a kick but goes away slowly. Don't overload the broth because the pot is kind of small to fit an entire plate of seafood. Overall, very good and give a try read more

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great place for when you're craving wagyu shabu and sushi!! meat quality was amazing. the options at the buffet bar were solid too--seafood, noodles, veggies, and more. all the broths were yummy; you're able to sample them before choosing! servers were very attentive! restaurant is super clean, loved my experience. parking is pretty easy as well, there's a very big lot nearby read more

Avenue Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

Solid spot for AYCE hot pot! Pro tip: it can get busy in the evening esp since it's located in Bella Terra so join the online waitlist before heading out if you see a decent wait! Location: busy plaza in Bella Terra right next to the Costco. Some spots out front if you're lucky but if not try the Costco lot or the parking garage Ambiance: moderate noise level to loud during dinner time. Most seating was indoors -- the outdoor seating is actually covered with adjacent warmers Service: the estimate from the waitlist was pretty accurate I would say. Despite how busy it was, our servers came back pretty consistently for meat orders, water and broth refills, and to bus the plates Value: I would say it's a reasonable value for the AYCE aspect and selection. There are different tiers (regular vs premium) where premium includes addition of Wagyu and ribeye for meat selection, as well as sushi from the buffet line. Regular lunch is 23.99, premium lunch 27.99, regular dinner 32.99, premium dinner 36.99 Food: pretty good meat, seafood, vegetable, and noodle selection along with sauces. Meats were all beef except one cut of lamb, chicken breast, and pork belly. 6 broths to choose from -- I got the tom yum and enjoyed the spicy and sour flavor. Helped cut through the meaty flavor :) read more

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I was so excited to go to a new Shabu restaurant in Bella Terra mall, HB. We got late for the lunch but we sat right away around 1:40. Lunch starts at 11 and ends at 3. They have 3 different AYCE menus, lunch $27.99 premium shabu including special rolls Mon to Fri, basic shabu is only $23.99, $32.99 dinner, and $36.99 on weekends. First my impression as soon as I entered, was dark, not like typical shabu restaurants. A little modern, contemporary style dining vibes w high ceiling, comfy tables. Well organized. Each person can have their own small pot, but they use the electic burner. That is why it takes way more time to boil the meats and veggies compared to gas burner. You need little patience....until boiled. Haha.... I chose premium shabu plus rolls, and basic kombu (seaweed) broth, my hubby got Tonkotz broth. I checked the rolls, not many variety of special rolls but still including salmon, tuna unagi, crunchy rolls. To be honest, not too bad but I like special rolls very fresh made by chef at the sushi bar. I am spoiled a lot for the sushi and rolls. One suggestion for the special roll tray, the rolls were stuck to the tray, I couldn't take it easily, why not put the extra parchment paper to avoid stickiness? Presentation is beautiful thou. Overall, they have lots of veggies including mushrooms, fish cake balls, seafoods, noodles, but the meats.... Very thin, thin....also very limited to choose the beefs, only available brisket, rib eye, blade meat, the other beefs like wagyu for the dinner price. You get more once you pay more.... For the seafoods, looked fresh but look at the tiny mussels???? Dissapointed!!! I couldn't take them to eat....??? They need to select regular big mussels. I loved the squids, they precut finely to make tender so I could taste the tender texture of squids. Really tender, flavorful. Let's talk about the dipping sauces, loved sesame sauce, and basic ponzu. I didn't try other sauces. I always have basic sauce and sesame. There are two Sauce self bars. Convenient.... For appetizers, Kyoza, egg rolls, ddeokbboki, chapchae, some chicken fries... I picked ddeokbboki for the best flavor today. For drinks, we like soju or hot Sake. They don't have hot Sake so we got peach flavor soju. Still great match w shabu. We got Great Deal!! $10.99 soju, the second was $0.99. The sever asked us if we are seniors over 65 years old. I don't know how much discount for the Seniors over 65. Great idea for the seniors. We need to wait few years to get discount....near future haha... Well, if we got there around opening time, we could have enough time to check all the ingredients and relax a lot but a kind of late to start our 1st test lunch after 1:40. My hubby wants to go back to have another good time next time. Great place to eat all different veggies, meats, and rolls if you are special roll lovers. Hopefully we can have big mussels next time. No more tiny mussels.... Service: a little slow 3 out of 5 We had to wait so many time to reorder the meats, napkins, drink, and etc. Price: affordable 5 stars Location: 5 stars beautiful location in the Bella Terra mall, HB Quality of foods: 3 1/2 so tiny mussels....special rolls are stuck a lot. Ambiance: 4 out of 5 Comfy but little dark read more

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I'm so glad I stumbled across Avenue Shabu while hunting for an affordable AYCE shabu lunch spot. The high ratings, the big clean dining room, and the great-looking food pulled me in--and honestly, it lived up to the hype. I went for the first time last week and was extra delighted to find out they had a $4-off lunch deal. My total came out to around $20. In this economy, that basically feels like winning the lottery. I'm a Szechuan broth kind of person, so I was thrilled they offer it. The meats were high-quality and thinly sliced--exactly what you want for shabu. Their selection of seafood, veggies, and sauces is huge, which makes the whole experience even better. The staff deserves a shout-out too. They were incredibly attentive--refilling water, topping off broth, checking on meats--pretty much everything before I even had to ask. To the point where I felt like the needy one, and that's saying something. All in all, this place might just become my new go-to shabu spot. I've already been back twice! read more

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