This place is so good!! The portion size was generous, sauces were yummy, and the quality of the meat was great. Service was quick and attentive! We got there about an hour before they close and they took us in without any issues. I'm excited to come back and try other items! Would definitely recommend this place to others. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Omg please tell me this is an error?! Permanently closed?! I've been coming here since pre covid! Noooo!!! I was just getting dressed to head over for dinner and I wanted to confirm that they open at 5. This is devastating. Who else makes spicy crab broth, that doesn't cost a bajillion dollars? Ugh, another goodie taken from us read more

KOKUMI - They need to update this on yelp and google! I drove here and they are closed - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Wagyu hot pot with plentiful sides, what more can you ask for? The portions are quite generous and the prices are very reasonable. Try the crab flavored broth! Service is quick and ambiance is casual. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Definitely love the broth options and quality/quantity of meat they give for the price. Their goma is top notch as well. Seems like we forget about this place, until we want Shabu but I want broth other than the basic miso, tomato, etc from one of our go To's. The difference is service for sure. It's not bad, but they always seem to be short handed. At least they have a sign up front noting that now as you sign in. Only one person up front and looked like just one in back Tuesday night. Dining is inside now as the tent seems to be gone for good. They had it for quite some time after covid, but all things must come to an end I guess. Building is harder to find than I remember as they don't have a sign up and is sandwiched between a couple other businesses with signs. Good luck getting new customers. Anyway, they seem content with the mostly regulars inside. They do have a special going for $12.99 with limited meat options and only OG broth, which is a good deal if you don't like soup, just dipping, but the whole table must order the same and no substitutions allowed. For us, we went with spicy miso and fire crab with Kokumi wagyu for me and prime and stock combo for my GF. There was a ton of meat! We ordered the large, because it said 8 vs 12 pieces of meat for reg vs large which didn't seem like a lot, but as you can see from the pics, they don't count their pieces :) miso is a little eatery to start until it cooks down, but the fire crab was flavorful from the start. Will be back. read more

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Shabu shabu special is great and about $15 per person. I enjoy their miso & tonkatsu broth. Fresh veggies and a good serving of beef with an order. Really enjoyed their sesame dipping sauce and ties the meal together. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

My best friend and I were looking to avoid a 1 hour wait at boiling point on a Saturday night. So we decided to give Kokumi a try. We frequent this place before when it was Mokkoji. And we are glad to report that they have the same fire crab broth that Mokkoji had and the meat quality here is exceptional. Entrees: Fire crab broth with Wagyu toro and steak (Pick 2 meats for 27.99) and + 5 for fire crab broth The Highlights: You get a bowl of vegetable, ponzu sauce/sesame sauce and a piece of tofu The wagyu toro was perfect meat to fat ratio The fire crab broth was spicy, tangy, crabby (but not fishy) and savory Areas for improvement: Wish they had better hot sauce other than the chili oil they had on the table The tofu didn't have a stamp like previous restaurant Wish the ramen they put in the vegetable bowl would of been the whole pack first half a pack. Also, wish the tables for two people were a little bit bigger because we barely had space. Also, maybe if they can place some soft music in the background to blend out other people conversations. Tips: *Accepts Credit Cards *Restroom for customers. *Indoor seating only *They sell wine, beer in bottles and on draft. *Same plaza as Blaze Pizza and Vons. *Parking lot is free and shared with other businesses read more

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It's hard find a shabu place with good sukiyaki broth and I'm glad this place is still around. I came here with one friend on a Friday night and even thought the restaurant itself is small, it wasn't crowded at all. I'm surprised it isn't more popular. I love their fire crab broth, it so unique and much more flavorful compared to other shabu places I've been too. It's spicy, sweet, savory, and comes with some crab pieces too. Even their sukiyaki broth is really good, tastes as good as the one in Momo's paradise. I ordered the Duo broth with Wagyu Toro large and it was filling. The soup broths at Oseyo, Nambemono, and Jazz Cat hotpot are mid compared to this place, but have comparable meat quality and portions. Very nice casual place to have dinner if you're craving some fire shabu. read more

KOKUMI - Fire crab and Sukiyaki - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

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If you're in the Arcadia area and craving comfort food without breaking the bank, Kokumi's $12.99 shabu shabu special is a must-try! We got Fire Crab broth for $4 upgrade and it was well worth it since it was by far my favorite! The staff is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is perfect for both a casual outing or a special meal with friends and family. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Last Saturday around 7 PM, we went to this place. They have a $12.99 special for their basic soup, with options to upgrade to tonkatsu, miso, and other varieties. The soups have generous amounts of meat and vegetables and come with small noodles. I really loved the tonkatsu soup base, but the Mala my husband ordered was too spicy for me. It's hard to find this place since there's no big sign outside. I turned around once inside the plaza, and then I figured out the restaurant is next to Au79 Tea. Good service, thdy keep checking on what we need read more

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I've been coming here every few months and I love the shabu here. Currently they are understaffed so there were some delays but the restaurant was completely full when I went in on a Friday night. This style of hot pot is a larger individual pot and the meat selection is higher quality as well as the soups and additional add-ons. My favorites are the Kokumi and I always pick the Tom Yum soup that comes with 3 shrimps. There's mainly bench/booth seating but if you're by yourself you could sit by the bar as well. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Tried their all day $12.99 special which comes with plate of beef ~10 pieces decent quality for the price, plate of mixed vegetables, rice, and their OG broth. Service was quick and kind. It's a darker lit interior, one line of tables, not too cramped. For $12.99, it was a pretty good deal! The soup was nice and sweet to drink. Beef was sliced well. Good mix of kale, cabbage, lettuce, mushroom. If you're looking for a quick meal or eating alone this can be a good option! Their menu also consists of higher quality meat cuts like wagyu which are much higher priced. Parking is free and part of a larger plaza that includes Vons, LA Fitness, and 99 ranch next door read more

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A cozy dinner vibe. Kokumi offers variety of broth, meats, and adds on. Service is A tier. Very little staff but it gets the job done. Soup base I got was Firecrab- spicy and savory came with half a crab. Wagyu toro beef is a must try super tender and soft. 4 swishes in your broth is all you need ! One of my favorite hotpot location for a late night dinner. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Kokumi is one of my favorite shabu spots strictly because of the Fire Crab Broth. Mokkoji is too far from the 626 so I have to come here and lately they have been super short staffed with one person working during dinner hours and he seems to be really stressed out every time. Today I ordered the small regular sized portion of the half and half zobu and rosu and while the meat quality is really good, I feel like the portion is so small with how thin the meat is , and when it is cooked, it runs out quickly. Unfortunately there is not free refills on the veggies or maybe just the mushrooms? Before I used to ask for extra free of charge but I guess they charge now! The fire crab broth is amazing!! You get the spicy seafoody taste with the mix of sukiyaki and its so unique that alot of other places dont have. Also the sesame sauce is the best ive tasted. While this place is pretty pricey, its satisfying every time. I need to start coming when they have the deals to not break the bank and still satisfy my cravings. read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is my favorite hotpot place in the area. The wagyu toro quality is just soooooo good for the price & the fire crab is sooo flavorful and has just the right amount of kick without being too spicy. The owner is very attentive and patient with our requests even when he's really busy. The music here is always so chill and relaxing. It's my favorite place to eat dinner after work. The only note is that sometimes they close earlier than the yelp time when it's slow, so make sure to call ahead to check their last call time! read more

Kokumi is always on the rotation for dinner between my friends or family. This is the hot pot place with good quality veggies and meats. Kokumi has an abundance of parking since it's located in a big plaza. I never had a problem with parking. I always order the pork bone soup with the waygu toro meat. The meat, soup, and vegetables are all good. The sauces are top-notch. I recently tried the fire crab soup and I think I might have to change up my order. It was a good balance of sweet, spicy, and sour. A very good unique soup that you can't get anywhere else. Service is okay. The price range is on the higher side for hot pot. They do upcharge for everything like the soup and meats. They used to offer free unlimited vegetables but now it's an additional charge too. I wish they brought that back. Even those, you can go to AYCE for the same price, I prefer coming here. It's that good. Overall, Kokumi is a great place to get your hot pot on. read more

Service was up to par and the restaurant setting was inviting but the food was lacking. Cold grilled fish with an over powered glaze

I need to start this off by saying, why have I not eaten here any sooner!? *face palm* My boyfriend and I were both craving shabu so we visited on a Saturday night knowing there would likely be a long wait time. Location - Located on Baldwin and Naomi, same plaza as your neighborhood Vons. There's an ample amount of parking so that's one less thing to think of. Wait time - Surprisingly less than ten minutes at 8PM on a Saturday night. Half of the tables were occupied. If you want to get seated faster, eat at the bar. Service - You are greeted upon entering, quickly attended to and server was courteous. Food - We ordered the wagyu set for two which included a sampler (seafood), wagyu sushi, 2 different types of wagyu, 2 vegetable sets, rice, dipping sauces and 2 macaron ice cream sandwiches. Let's break it down. *Wagyu sushi - I can only eat beef if it's cooked medium well (I acknowledge that I'm getting booed for this. I know, I know) so my boyfriend had no problem savoring both. His expression spoke volumes. *Wagyu meat - Can you say quality meat? I don't need my molars for this. lol! The quality and quantity of meat you get for the price is incredible. It felt like we barely made a dent half an hour into the meal. You need to come with an insatiable appetite. I had to take breaks to consume 1/3 of the meat. Don't forget about the delectable condiments (soy sauce and sesame dips) they make these in house! *Vegetable set - This is not refillable. I was initially disappointed since I thought it wouldn't be enough but I underestimated the amount of food on our table. Other than veggies, you also get half a serving of instant ramen and some glass noodles. *Sampler - Raw seafood (shrimp, scallops, etc) - I'm deathly allergic to seafood so I can't comment on this but my boyfriend ate it all. *Broth - We ordered tonkatsu and sukiyaki. The latter was too sweet for my liking but not unbearable. There is a fee for upgrading broth to anything other than their OG kelp broth. *Macaron - The staff gave us an extra macaron so we left with three. Pistachio, chocolate and the free mango macaron were refreshing. Pistachio was the best while the mango honestly just tasted like sugar and cream. Price - Menu shows roughly $116 for the wagyu set for 2 but there is an extra charge for any broth other than their OG kelp+shiitake broth. We also ordered a cup of tea. The final bill came out to roughly $180. This is a wonderful date place if you're looking for a quaint and relatively quiet dinner in SGV. read more

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I love this spot because of the soup, their fire crab was fire. It is sweet & spicy. Very flavorful. The toro melts in your mouth, it is on the fattier side but I like it more than lean meat. They give a good amount of vegetables. Overall the fire crab is a must try! It is the best one to pair with my meat & veggies. We came on a Sunday night when they are short staffed but we were short on the service we were getting. read more

KOKUMI - Fire crab w/ waygu toro - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

I LOVE fire crab soup. Although I won't say this is my favorite place for it, it was a good option that is closer to me. The broth was a bit too sweet for my liking, but the spice was a great counter balance to it. I should've asked for some lime to squeeze in there, but def would get it again! I got the regular half/half of prime and steak. I personally don't like my shabu meats too marbled bc it's a bit too fatty for my taste. This was perfect and more than I thought it'd be because the slices were decently sliced! The veggie bowl on the side was filled with the basic items (cabbage, kale, spinach, ramen noods, potato, etc.). The sauces included were ponzu and sesame. Green onion, spicy radish, and garlic were also included on the side. Note: they have ghost pepper drops you can add to your soup too! read more

KOKUMI - Fire crab soup (bottom meat is half/half regular size) so good - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

A spontaneous dinner at Kokumi after our previous dinner reservation had to be cancelled. All seating is outside under a large tented area and they have heat lamps to keep you warm. But with the recent rainy that day (and continuing that night), our seats were a bit damp and uncomfortable. Still, I really enjoyed our Al Fresco Hotpot dinner with the rain pattering outside, it was such a wholesome experience for me. Not the mention the meat, broth and food was delicious! I got the spicy crab broth that comes with actual crab. The flavor of the broth is on the sweet/spicy side. For my meat, I chose the wagyu beef and it was so tender, as long as you don't overlook the meat. Each order came with a bowl of rice, half a ramen pack, some clear glass noodles, and a lot of veggies! Compared to jazz cat that keeps cutting portion sizes and increasing their prices, you get way more and better quality at Kokumi. I also liked that you can ask to make any broth spicier, either with chili drops or with chili paste. The tonkotsu broth was strangely fishy, and seemed to be more seafoody than my spicy crab broth. Perhaps miso would be better if you prefer a salty broth without seafood taste. Another nice component is the drinks here! They have Sapporo and soju, as well as nonalcoholic fruit tea drinks. Overall, I can't wait to go again! read more

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Came here at around 8PM on Memorial Day to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. There is nobody else on the waitlist but this place has been short staffed and has been for a while according to yelp reviews. It took about 20 minutes to be seated where after I had taken a look at the menu we were informed there are no drinks to be served or appetizers. Hot pot only and tap water. This was pretty disappointing because I was looking forward to trying their other items. So far, not looking too good. I order my hot pot with the OG soup base. Any other soup would cost extra. Cannot recommend the OG, it somehow tasted blander than water. My boyfriend got the sukiyaki and at least that tasted decent. Even comes with an egg for dipping and most places serve sukiyaki but never with the yolk. The meat serving size was generous and the quality of the marbling on the beef was really good. My veggie bowl somehow didn't come with clear noodles but my boyfriend did, what a shame since those are usually my favorite. The rice, was so mushy it was porridge consistency. So disappointing considering that's literally the only thing the restaurant had to cook. Everything else is just preparations. Ambiance was nice and comfy but I don't know if the vents work properly. I had steam get blown directly into my eyes my whole meal which made it difficult to eat. Overall, I would not come again until they fix their staffing and other current issues. read more

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Open 5 to 10 daily Outdoor seatings only We got the special and it was pretty good. Upgrade the soup base for $4. Worth it. I tried the tomato soup base and it has some salmon, a shrimp, and mussel added in. Very flavorful. The crab soup base was spicy and added additional 1/2 crab. Service good. Outdoor seatings ok on a cool night. Very decent Shabu for this price. We will come back! read more

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A generally fantastic meal at Kokumi. I often opt for the Wagyu Toro for its simplicity, affordability and richness, and rarely disappoints as a focal point to my meal! I love the fresh veggies, udon and hot steaming rice that pairs extremely well with the meal. Seating can be limited, so recommend coming early for larger parties. Overall, a great place to get your shabu shabu fix! read more

It's been 3 years since I've been here and boy, I forgot how good this place is! Major change is now the seating is all outdoors in a white tent in the parking lot with festive red lanterns and heat lamps to keep you warm. It's a fun atmosphere I think. Makes me think of scenes from Asian soap dramas haha. Good service and quality meats and veggies. Flavorful sauces. Ask for green onions, garlic, and daikon if you want to add to the sauces. They no longer have AYCE veggies but it's just $5 to get another bowl of the veggies, tofu, noodles. Each of us got the pick 2 where we get to pick 2 items from the list that included wagyu beef toro (beef belly), steak cut (more lean but still tender), chicken, pork, and seafood. Love their chicken and shrimp patties too. There's a variety of broths to choose from. I was being cheap so just went with the free OG, but my friends enjoyed the popular fire crab and miso. We didn't get sushi, but I remember the tuna on crispy rice being tasty. Overall, a solid hot pot/shabu shabu spot. Perfect for the chilly weather. Highly recommended. Add some fruity soju for an awesome time. read more

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I visited this spot over the weekend with my boyfriend, and we had a fantastic experience. The food was incredibly flavorful, especially the spicy miso broth, which was perfectly concentrated. We got the lean meat, and it was absolutely delicious. The service was exceptional - the owner checked in with us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed, and as a thoughtful gesture, they gave us complimentary macarons for being first-time customers. The atmosphere was cozy and relaxing, with dim lighting that created a chill vibe. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience, and next time, we'll definitely request a table for a more intimate setting. I also loved the addition of spicy drops to the shabu - it added the perfect kick. I just wish the portion of ramen noodles was larger Can't wait to return. read more

This was my favorite shabu place back in 2022. It's very disappointing and I'm very sad to have to write this review. Can anyone tell me if they changed owner or change the ingredients or everything is suffering from inflation and has to compromise quality? Today me and my friend ordered a large half and half Rosu and Zabu Wagyu to share and both of us found some small white sands-like stuff and bigger white hard particles (could be broken small piece of bone) when chewing the meat. Never happened before. Also the vegetable tasted bitter (spinach and Napa cabbage). The dipping sauce (ponzu and sesame) also don't taste as good as before. I don't think I will come back again any more. read more

KOKUMI - Sand-like particles found from meat when chewing. - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Came here on a Thursday night with my little cousin. It was EXTREMELY dead when we arrived at 8pm. We were starving and was hoping to order appetizer but our server notified us unfortunately theyre only serving shabu since he was by himself. Kindly he gave us extra cuts of meat and macaron on the house for being understanding. Been here before when it was Mokkoji. Same menu so I got the fire crab. The broth was a lot sweeter than I had remembered and I asked for 3 drops of their fire sauce and made no difference. Service overall was great even though he was by himself. A few other tables arrived and he still managed to check on us a few times. Overall great experience and appreciate our server for hooking us up. Hope he doesn't have to deal with that often. read more

The shabu-shabu was great! Nice amount of veggies and good quality meat for the price. From the menu, 5-8 pieces of each meat didn't seem much but my portions were pretty huge. I got the sukiyaki broth with wagyu toro beef and lamb and loved it, but also tried the army stew broth which was really tasty and unique. The tables are spacious with a spot for each person's individual pot and all the shabu components are laid out nicely. The set meals have just about everything you'd want even without extra add-ons. I found it to be a really enjoyable cooking/dining experience. The only negative- they seemed short-staffed and from other reviews this seems like the norm. We watched a few empty tables left with dishes for ~20 minutes while parties were waiting just because they didn't have time to clear them which was a little painful. It took a while to get our server's attention but they were really nice. I don't want to lower my rating because of that, but please hire another person! read more

KOKUMI - Sukiyaki shabu-shabu with wagyu toro and lamb - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Wow, what happened? This place used to be my go to for shabu in the 626 area. *No more outdoor tent seating btw* I've been here 20 mins, nobody acknowledging us. Multiple parties waiting with zero greeting or instructions. Tables that need to be cleared but nobody doing a thing! I get being understaffed, but just looking and saying nothing to a crowd of people? The party after me just walked out LOL. Such a weird vibe. The only saving grace is that the food is still good. Do yourself a favor and go to OG Mokkoji in Irvine. read more

KOKUMI - Steak/prime & rosu/zabuton - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Love eating hotpot in this outdoors tent, they put up lots of lights and decor so it's cute and reminds me of Asia. There's a really good selection of different meats and cuts. My favorite is the beef toro. Their seared beef sushi is also pretty good. The line can get long, but they do move through it fast. Great service every time & they play really good mixes here, great vibes every time! read more

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First time visiting on a Saturday night. We were seated right away at 5:45p but when we left at 7p there was a long line of people waiting outside, so make sure you go early! They had friendly service, nice ambiance & the food was top-notch. Our friends enjoyed their shabu shabu. My husband enjoyed his poke bowl (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna, crawfish, blue crab over rice) & I really enjoyed my sushi set light (ahi tuna, salmon, yellowtail, spicy tuna, scallops, sweet shrimp, wagyu beef, crawfish & blue crab hand roll). The presentation was fabulous, the sushi was fresh & premium. It was a good amount of food, we were all full. I will definitely return. read more

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I politely asked how long the wait would be and the response was "I don't know, I'll let you know when a table is ready". I then responded "just curious, ballpark? 30 min...1 hr?" I didn't think that was an unreasonable question. His response "I don't know, I can't ask customers to leave. You can have a seat and wait". Needless to say, I walked out. Is this how you run a business? read more

12.99 hotpot?!?! Unheard of and so happy and excited I found it. My family was super lucky that they still had it during dinner time! You get meat, veggies, ramen, and rice!! So worth it and our server was really nice even though they were busy. Will definitely be coming back for this amazing deal! read more

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LOOK AT THIS MEAT QUALITY! You cant find alot of places with this kind of meat quality for such a good price... the marbling is good and it tastes fresh. But a crucial part of shabu is THE BROTH. Luckily, the broth here was FLAVORFUL. I always get the fire crab and the sukiyaki, you cant go wrong with either one. The selection is really good too with all their sides. I would say good marbled meat and tasty broth is all you need, but they also have amazing service! Not a long wait so its worth checking out! read more

KOKUMI - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

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My absolute go-to spot for hot pot. The broth is always rich and flavorful, and the ingredients are super fresh. Service is quick, and the vibe is cozy. Definitely recommend if you're craving a good hot pot experience read more

Short staffed on the 4th of July, but I had no complaints here because the food was fresh and the sauces, both ponzu and peanut, were delicious. The green tea was also refreshing. They have a parking lot with plenty of spaces out front too. read more

Came here unplanned after hitting the gym in the same plaza. My sister and I went for boba next door and saw the sign for the hot pot special and couldn't resist with our empty stomachs. I upgraded the soup base to spicy tomato. Def worth it! The portion was perfect for me since I don't eat a ton at once. See photo for portion sizing. There was only one other party in the restaurant during weekday dinner. Service was super attentive and it's a nice restaurant. I don't imagine it being super crowded even on the weekends. read more

KOKUMI - Spicy tomato beef shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Kokumi please don't get rid of your outdoor dining!!! During this pandemic, it's been harder to find places you cam eat that would still make you feel safe since most restaurants with covered patios are either really expensive or chain restaurants as a lot of places have closed up their outdoor dining, so I'm happy that if I want hotpot I still have somewhere to go. Formerly Mokkoji, this place still has the great quality taste that will leave you satisfied. My go-to is the spicy crab broth which is sweet and savory (think like a sukiyaki broth) and contains half a crab. The service is also great and efficient. Parking is not too hard to find, but this plaza does get kind of busy towards night time because there's also AU79 nearby. read more

KOKUMI - The amount of crab in the crab broth. - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

This is my favorite hot pot place in the 626. The quality of the meat is really good and I always get their sukiyaki soup it's the best. The service isn't the greatest here just because every time I come they're always short staffed there's usually only one server present. But even with them being short staffed we still get our food in a timely manner. read more

KOKUMI - Sukiyaki + Beef Toro - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Best hot pot restaurant in Arcadia, fresh ingredients and tasty soup. I have been to this restaurant for many years and always a good experience. read more