been here twice already for this month of September. Our new fave shabu place, highly recommend good service, quality food and taste !! perfect for fall and winter weather. read more

Holy Cow, what a deal! Totally worth the drive. Was craving hot pot and my friend and I decided to check this place out and were pleasantly surprised by quality and special price they were running for their 10th anniversary. Arrived on Friday at 2:25 pm still in time for their lunch deal and was seated right away, large-open space with many tables that didn't feel crowded. Not only is their stations well stocked and clean, but the variety of items blows others places away. Also seafood items is included for their special. Crab, mussels, clams, shimp, squid and crawfish! I really enjoyed their fresh kimchi options too. You order via QR code for meat items and service is fast. Structure parking and with 3 hours for just $2, you have to scan another QR code and input your licence plate and card info. Important you don't forget your phone and have basic navigation of technology. read more

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i had a great experience the first time i visited but this time was very disappointing in both service and food ~ food: beef bone broth and tomato broth: was quite bland and didn't have much seasoning. bone broth was not as rich in flavor and tomato didn't really taste like tomato all the beef meats were very tender and delicious. the most worth for the price buffet entrees were cold and soggy. i'm sure it would've been good but i couldn't get over how cold everything was all the seafood was frozen solid and couldn't even pick up one item... overall disappointing this time around. i do like how there's a lot of topping options and meat was delicious. but broth, buffet foods and service were not great ~ service: 4/10 everyone there was very standoffish and not very kind. it wasn't busy but it was still hard to flag down a server and they all looked like they did not want to be there ~ ambiance: 10/10 large space and well decorated ~ parking: paid parking in back read more

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A great spot for shabu lover. This place is AYCE and offering a list of great shabu broth. I got tomato base and huo guo (beef based broth with a bit of spiciness). Many premium meat selection on the menu and seafood on the counter for you to grab. Veggies, noodles and side dishes options are many to choose. read more

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A friend told us about this place recently and I finally had the chance to check it out for a family linner today. The parking is ample (there's a structure across the street and the restaurant has a barcode where you can scan to pay 2 bucks for three hours). There's plenty of indoor seating and the restaurant is fairly large and clean. They accommodated our group of 12 adults fairly quickly. They took our orders for the broth and drinks. We were then able to put in our meat orders via phone. The whole experience was pretty seamless. All cuts of the wagyu were delicious and the broths recommended (the original spicy and beef) were so well balanced and complimentary. The veggie bar was decent (clean and orderly). They also had a seafood bar area and a mini bar for cooked food items. The price for dinner was 49 a person, not the cheapest, but worth the price for the quality of meat and service you get. Again, the big seller points are the ambiance, cleanliness, and quality of food. What keeps this place from being a stellar 5 star establishment is that the additional food bar; it would have been perfect if there were more options and variety for desserts, fruit, and cooked items. Otherwise, I'm sure I'll be back. read more

Bon Shabu - Original spicy and beef broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came to this place due to an "amazing review" we saw Tik Tok. We were seated a couple of other guests. We didn't know what to get yet due to lack of photos or minimal description of the soup bases. Our server patiently wait for us to decide what soup base we wanted. She said we could get up to four different soup bases and it would not be an extra charge. Water is free, but the sodas are charged at $4.00 per the 12 OZ CAN. They do not have foundation drink options. Also the can of coke they brought out, was dirty with soda residue on the rim and asked the runner guy to bring us another one. As you can see, the hot food options are limited and while we were there, they did not once change out the hot food. The meats came to the table fairly quick after ordering them, but we did order our soup bases before we ordered meat and they came out together. Which was annoying because we should have gotten our soups bases before. Everytime we finished a meat platter, we woupd have to stack it on the table next to us since the runners were not coming by to help out as you see in the pictures. Not once did a server or runner came to ask if everything was fine. An influencer or someone to do an ad came into the resturant and they were more attentive to them than the other customers in the resturant. For almost $115.00 with dirty dishes around us for the almost hour we were there, the hot foods that were not changed out, and lack of service. I expeccted better for that price. Yes i did ask for a discount but they said due them being unstaffed, it was not their fault that we ate around diety dishes. It was $42.99 per person and $14.00 for a child. I would not recommend or go back. read more

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If you're a hot pot lover, Bon Shabu in Koreatown is an AYCE spot you need to try! Unlimited premium meats, including Wagyu, plus fresh veggies, noodles, seafood, and a sauce bar to build your perfect bowl. They have 7-8 broths, and the beef bone broth and sukiyaki are definitely worth trying! And don't skip the finale--the Korean-style porridge made with your leftover broth is the perfect ending! read more

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Clean environment Food was nice Variety changed compared to when it was next to star karaoke Area is a bit eh, my car window got broken ... but that was it... probably someone was mad Service was quick and helpful which is why there is four stars... if Based off of food then 3 stars read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Walked in right before it started picking up for dinner. Did not get too busy for a week night. The buffet had everything you'd want at a hot pot, veggies were clean and plentiful. It's pricier than my favorite local hot pot. It's worth trying but not worth returning IMO. They had lots of cooked foods that were tasty. As for the soup base I tried original beef bone which was tasty and Huo Guo which we did not enjoy at all. Left a weird taste and feeling in the mouth. Service is okay, they delivered drinks and meats so everything else is at the buffet to grab. Make sure you take a picture of the QR parking code for a discount. read more

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After a spa day we came to at at Bon. Service was ok. Took a while to get seated and then a little more to get our order in for the broth and water. I felt like the bar didn't have enough veggies. The spicy bone broth needed more flavor. They ran out of lemons and we had to ask 3 times before they brought some to our table. The bar never got re-filled. Ambiance was good with the background music . read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Bon Shabu was really good! I had the tender Wagyu brisket and chuck tender in an organic beef broth, and the meat literally melted in my mouth. They also have a hot bar with fresh vegetables, noodles, seafood, dumplings, and a variety of prepared foods. There was so much to choose from! I'm definitely coming back. So glad I decided to try Bon Shabu during Dine LA! read more

Bon Shabu - Yummy goodness! - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

They have a good sauce station. It was nice to have the usual players for hot pot and also the brisket 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. read more

Bon Shabu - Buffet station - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Best hotpot in ktown! 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 read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We went on Sunday around 2 PM specifically for the Dine LA menu. The menu clearly stated that dinner on Sundays starts from 3-10 PM. However, we were charged the dinner price anyway and were told that they only offer the dinner menu on Saturdays and Sundays. This was very misleading and felt like false advertising, especially since the posted menu said otherwise. As for the food, the meat was good, but I would not consider the food authentic. It felt more like a fusion of Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese flavors. The service was also not the best, although it wasn't terrible. If you're looking for authentic food, I would not recommend this place. If you enjoy Asian fusion, it might be worth trying. Just be very careful and double-check the pricing before ordering because what was advertised did not match what we were charged. read more

Bon Shabu - Dine LA menu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

From the customer service, to the food. My birthday dinner was amazing. I did wish they had better options for dessert. They offer the same little cake bites most Chinese buffets have. The cake was pretty dry in my opinion, but they do offer popsicles ( for purchase ). Outside of that the ambiance was great, and they also played songs you'd honestly hear in a club. Lol I will definitely be back. read more

100% recommended if you are a hot pot lover! Bon Shabu has a variety of vegetables, great selection of seafood and meats. The sauce bar is well stocked; from chili powder, to minced garlic and radish. Allowing every guest to customize their own sauce to their liking. They have ramen, glass noodles, and Udon noodles and a hot bar. You can choose 2 broths per pot, we have tried 6 out of of the 8 options they provide. All 6 broths we have tasted stand out for being extremely flavorful. Whether you prefer light with no spice broth to something rich, savory, and spicy; there's a broth for every craving and liking! The space is always clean and well maintained. Employees are always on standby to remove empty plates. Oh, and make sure to leave space to grab dessert from their dessert bar! read more

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Had work trip in LA and was able to have Bon Shabu for lunch on a weekday. Not too crowded with great service. Meat quality was superb. We had many plates especially the Wagyu brisket I believe. We order both the sukiyaki and house/bone broth??? They had habanero sauce on the side which I used for both broth. Amazingly spicy and delicious. Buffet area was clean and the whole restaurant was nice/modern. Parking was discounted if you park near the back. I'm from OC and I got confused with the parking so I had to pay full price butttt it's ok. Would definitely come here again. read more

The Huo Guo Broth at Bon Shabu with organic beef bone base gives it a savory foundation, while the chili oil, peanuts, and Chinese spices add a delicious spicy and aromatic kick. It becomes even better once you start cooking the wagyu, beef, seafood, vegetables, and noodles in it. read more

Bon Shabu - Huo Guo Broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had a great experience at Bon Shabu in Koreatown. If you enjoy shabu shabu and want plenty of options, this is a fun spot to come hungry and try a little bit of everything. We chose two broths, the Organic Beef Bone and Sukiyaki. The beef bone broth was rich and savory without overpowering the meat, while the Sukiyaki had a slightly sweeter, bolder flavor from the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and onion. For the meats, we tried the Wagyu Brisket, Wagyu Chuck Roll, Wagyu Short Plate, and Prime Beef Belly. The Wagyu Short Plate was my favorite because of its marbling, buttery texture, and rich flavor. The Wagyu Brisket was another standout and became incredibly tender after just a few seconds in the broth. I also liked being able to choose from the large selection of vegetables, seafood, noodles, sauces, and sides. It makes it easy for everyone at the table to customize their meal and try different combinations. The restaurant had a lively atmosphere, and the whole cook-at-the-table experience made the meal more interactive and enjoyable. I would definitely come back, especially when I'm craving Wagyu and hot pot in Koreatown. read more

Went with some friends to try hot pot for the first time. The selection was really nice! We had the two of the house brothers, one spicy, and one bone broth. It was cool being able to create our own toppings and flavors and there was plenty to choose from. The place was clean and organized. We did not really have staff support until it was time to get the check. I do think overall it is pretty pricey, but definitely enjoyed the experience. read more

Bon Shabu - Sauce mixture - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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My party of five were there celebrating two birthdays, hoping to have a good time. Unfortunately, we were served by a waiter named Charles, and he came off as very rude. He continuously rushed our party while we were catching up with old friends and deciding on a broth, and very callously informed us of a 90 min time limit while we were still enjoying our food. His rude demeanor was an unpleasant stain on an otherwise good dinner, and I hope that management takes steps to correct the wait staff's unfriendly manner in serving its customers. Mind you, this is not our first time dining here, but it was our first time being served by Charles. Otherwise, the food was delicious. read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My friend suggested we meet here after seeing a TikTok reel about it. I love Shabu Shabu so I didn't hesitate! Parking tip is to park directly behind the restaurant in the structure so you can enter from their back doors. Don't let the parking rates scare you as they did for me lol, they offer a generous 3 hour validation where you only end up paying about $1.99! Take note of your license plate number if it isn't already on file with Metropolis parking. The place is pretty big and looks really nice. Nice selection of meats to choose from and the buffet area has lots of cooked options as well as cook yourself in the broth at your table. You can choose two different broths to cook with. We ate our hearts out and didn't save any room for their desserts. Service was quick and efficient especially when we were running low of meat and water. Would definitely visit again. read more

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Pretty good hot pot for an affordable price! They have delicious broths, but beware of the spicy options because they are super spicy! You can taste the quality of the meat and there were wagyu options. We had the original spicy and beef spicy broth. The beef broth was surprisingly much spicier than the original spicy. There was a self serve vegetable, sides, and sauce area. They had seafood options available too. The hot sides were pretty good (about 8 options to choose from). I like all of the veggies they had, but something they did not have was squash! :( The downside of Koreatown is the parking. It was a bit difficult to find parking for a Wednesday evening. Service was good. They took our order and brought out the broths quickly. It's a pretty spacious hot pot restaurant. You can reserve online prior to arrival. read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My new favorite place... this is like a combination of Japanese, Chinese, and Korean food. It's really hard to find a place that has organic broth, but this place had it and it was delicious. I thought the service was good (granted we came late afternoon on a Thursday), and our waiter came at the end with his kettle for more broth. I love the atmosphere. It was very modern and spacious. I went here with my husband and our six year-old (half off!). We all have very different tastes but we all got what we wanted. I thought the fried food at the buffet was a little overcooked, but there is some very tasty options! Kimchi was saucy and delicious! It's very affordable at $40 an adult. They had signs out for some dessert, but it wasn't there. Can't wait to return very soon! read more

Bon Shabu - Great atmosphere - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The ultimate hotpot of them all. Considering the veggies, meat, seafood, variety of the sides and sauce to the price. Bon Shabu beats Haidilao by miles. I have there for the lunch weekday special for 3 times. The employees are very patience and service for the meat is super fast. The restaurant has a big space. Almost like a dining hall with a very long self serve bar! read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I went to Bon Shabu with my family yesterday for dinner on Friday evening, October 10. We heard they were having a 10th anniversary special price promotion until October 10, so we decided to check it out. The staff kept bringing us more meat whenever we asked, and there was also a buffet area where we could help ourselves to salad, fried dumplings, chicken, desserts, sauces, dressings, and seafood -- lots of variety, which I really liked. From the dessert section, the sesame mochi bread was my favorite -- I ate quite a few of them! It was also interesting that the meat menu listed the fat level of each cut. Some meats were very tasty, while a few were a bit tough. I chose the Organic Bone broth for my soup base, and it was rich and flavorful. Overall, except for a few slightly tough pieces of meat, everything was good -- friendly service, spacious seating, and a wide selection of salads and other dishes. I liked it a lot and would definitely go back again. read more

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I came here twice during their 10th anniversary event, including Tuesday night in the Valley with my mom and family. The wagyu meat itself was good, and considering the anniversary pricing, it felt reasonable. However, the side dish corner (bulgogi, japchae, tangsuyuk, tteokbokki, etc.) was a complete disappointment. Everything was dry, hard, and looked like it had been sitting out forever. The tteokbokki especially looked dried out and unappetizing. This was the section I was most looking forward to, but instead it was embarrassing--especially since I had my mom and family with me, and there were many foreign guests around watching the sad state of the food. They said items were being remade, but with only one person working, nothing was really replenished. My mom didn't even touch the side dishes and said this visit was enough for her. Yes, they do offer rice paper (though no glass noodles), and a kids' dinner price of $21 for ages 8-10. That part was nice for us since we have two kids--at other places we usually have to pay full adult price for them. Parking is validated for 3 hours at $1.99, which is convenient. Overall, the wagyu quality and anniversary pricing were good, and the kids' pricing made it family-friendly. But the side dish bar was very disappointing. Next time, if I come back, I'd want to check the bar first before deciding to eat here. read more

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This place was really good! We've been trying out different shabu spots, and this is definitely one of the good places. The service was great and parking was easy with validation. They have a nice variety of vegetables and seafood, all fresh and well stocked. I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for a solid shabu place -- we'll definitely be back. read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Like their selection of the meat. Definitely try more of the fatty meat, brings out the flavor of the broth! Also liked the side dish selection! We went during dinner time and didn't have to wait. read more

Great food, good deals with the drinks, and big space. No complaints with service (I was a bit worried seeing all the reviews) but I came on a weekend afternoon and it wasn't packed. You order protein from your phone and grab everything else from the bar. There is parking validation if you eat here! read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great good and great service. Love being able to select my own meats, veggies, noodles, toppings, spices and sauces. Clean place and quick staff. read more

Bon Shabu - Hot pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was not satisfied with the service. The restaurant had one server and it was my first time coming to this hotpot place and I was really excited due to it being all over TikTok. The hot food section wasn't really fresh. The broth was good, but only got filled up when I went to look for the guy because the liquid was boiling out. He ended up bringing the second round of me, which ended up the last one because me and the person I went with were over it at this point. I've had other hot pot experiences and Sadly this is the worst one but salute to the guy that was working all by himself because I don't think that was right on the company to have him doing that. read more

Bon Shabu - Old cooked down broth. Should have been refilled. - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Food was great! They have a split broth setup - we got the classic bone broth and the sukinoya (which was very sweet- but we liked it). Service was great very helpful and pleasant! They also do parking validation three hours for two dollars. Ambience was very clean very chill. I love the simplistic clean aesthetic so we will definitely be coming back. Back to the food food was great meet for a very good to give you a lot of portions be warned that if you don't finish a portion of me, it is a charge of $8.95 per leftover platter. Roth and sauces were very good. Their corn food offerings was also very good. They had a different noodles and japchae. The only thing that wasn't too great was a desserts but most all you can eat places don't really have great desserts... Who knows you might like it read more

Bon Shabu - Delicious! - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

We came to Bon Shabu in a large group and had a great time! They have 3 hour parking behind the building for only $2 which is a great deal in ktown We were seated immediately with our reservation and were asked to order our broths right away! We loved that you could get two options which was nice The buffet options were plentiful and had a variety of hot and cold foods. The meats arrived quickly though it was frustrating the varying sizes of meat delivered in each tray. That day, they also didn't have any chicken due to a spoiled delivery. Overall, the service and experience were amazing! read more

delicious experience with their DINE LA pricing. $25 for lunch ayce was crazy not to pass up! parking is behind the strip and there's a validation QR code so that it's cheaper ($2). the broth selection was great, i really loved the bone broth so that's my recommendation. the meat cuts were varied and all standard. i appreciate the cute basket to grab fresh veggies and stuff in the buffet island. my only con of this experience was the vegetable cleanliness. many of the napa cabbage looked bruised or dirty. maybe not as fresh. oh and also, the restaurant didn't feel too air conditioned(?) it felt quite humid inside from the all the boiling and us coming in during the summer time, a cool breezy restaurant would've been awesome. i really appreciate the variety of everything tho. fish balls, mushrooms, carbs, everything! the meal included dessert as well so any of the dessert cakes and/or a popsicle. for this price point, it was a phenomenal value. read more

A bit costly for the experience but might be more worth it for a lunch trip. Good selection, decent hot food, and a huge space good for large groups. The servers are a little sparse once you're seated so you might need to flag someone if you need help. Overall okay for a night out but maybe not the stunner you're looking for. read more

Bon Shabu - Hot food and soup bases - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So good! Love the assortment of meats and different foods you can add to the pot. I was surprised to see some extras on the side at the buffet like fried chicken and chapchae. They weren't the best but that's expected since it is a hotpot restaurant. They had a few small cakes and donuts for dessert as well as the sesame balls. AYCE makes it all pretty easy too without having to worry about how much you're spending. Parking lot in the back as well. Will be coming back! Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Ambience: 9/10 read more

Bon Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great spot for AYCE hot pot out here in Ktown. They have a great selection of meats, and a self serve area with both raw and hot food. I can't say it's as good as Haidilao in terms of broth selection and quality, but it's still pretty good! Service is pretty quick as well, you just need to flag the staff sometimes for meat refills and if you need more broth. Don't forget to validate your parking too, you'll pay $1 in the lot at the back afterwards. I'll be back when I'm in the area and craving AYCE hot pot. read more

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I was really impressed with my experience at Bon Shabu last night! It's currently their 10th anniversary celebration so they are offering their wagyu specials for the price of their normal menu. For dinner, that was around $42 per person. I loved this all you can eat experience. They made it so easy to order, since you order your meats through a website on your phone; super innovative!! The wagyu selection of meats were all so delicious and extremely tender. Good selection of soups too. I liked that they had some hot foods as part of the buffet offerings, but honestly they were mostly cold and somewhat stale. Still, that didn't take away from the entire experience. I had a great time and enjoyed the selection of vegetables and seafood available! Parking is also surprisingly extremely easy. The parking structure is very secure and you pay on your phone - $1.99 for $3 when you scan and pay via the QR code inside the restaurant. No tickets involved, just drive out! read more

This is THE shabu spot. Their Hugo Guo broth is my new favorite of all time. The bar for hot/cold menu items and toppings was extensive and fresh. I really appreciated the amazing sauces and combinations. Also hello dessert bar! The raspberry mousse cake, oreo cake, and donuts were such a great way to end the meal. The quality of the meats were top tier with incredible wagyu chuck tender and prime chuck roll available. There's also an entire wagyu selection for an extra $16 per person. The space is gorgeous and airy with ample outdoor lighting streaming in. It is air conditioned with pop music and lots of space between tables. Discount parking available! 3 hours for $1!! The service matches the vibes (phenomenal) and I can't wait to bring more people here. read more

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