I am so against a la carte hot pot, but I get the Mumu hype for real!! The quality is there and the…read moretaste is so good. My party came in midday, and there was no wait on a Saturday. If I remember correctly, we had a reservation and arrived early as well. They sat us down once we were all there since there was no wait. My partner and I opted for the classic set which had 2 soup bases, 3 meats, 3 sides, 2 rice/noodle, and a veggie platter. I opted for the Yuzu Shio, while my partner got the Sukiyaki. I loved my broth! Again the meats, despite being from their most basic set meats was so good. You can definitely tell the difference in quality. I was scared this wasn't gonna be enough, but it was plenty! We were so full by the end. Again, I totally get the Mumu hot pot hype. I will be back LOL

This is the third Mumu Hot Pot location I've been to in the Bay Area and this one seems to be the…read moresmallest and older. The wait on a Friday night was a bit longer than expected than what was shown when we first joined the waitlist. Service here is fast though! We did get seated by the kitchen, so it was a bit hectic with staff constantly rushing behind us. We got the premium set and the meat quality was great. The vegetable platter that came with the set had a nice variety of fresh veggies. We ordered udon noodles but what we got was broken up pieces of frozen noodles that looked only to be half a serving. Other than that we still enjoyed our meal and were both stuffed. Personally I'd choose the Emeryville location over this one just because it's bigger and you're not sharing a table with other guests as much.

Still the best Hot Pot place in town!…read more Love the service and lots of selections of ingredients and food choices. Ambiance is nice and clean. WIll come again.

I was looking for a restaurant for our group of 8, and I thought hot pot will make things simple as…read moreeveryone can customize their own pot and I don't have to worry about what dishes to order. After reviewing a few hot pot places on Yelp, I chose Shabu King based on the positive reviews. I called to make a reservation. On the day of our visit, I was glad to find our table was ready at the appointed time. One of the staff explained that each person first pick a broth type, then you can request side dishes or type of meat(different cuts of beef, pork and there is also lamb). For vegetables and seafood, they have a bar area for each and you can pick from the generous selections of fresh seafood and vegetables. I was really impressed with the variety. For seafood, they have whole small octopus, sliced calamari, fish fillets, clams, mussels, whole large prawns, as well as small crab. They also have a condiment bar for you to make you own dipping sauce. Each person get their own pot, and we enjoyed many helpings throughout the evening. Sometimes it may be difficult to flag down a server, but when you do they are friendly and eager to take your order. I think their operation can be improved by having customers scan a bar code and order online as I have experienced in other AYCE places. Everyone in our party enjoyed their own customized hot pot, and we walked away with a very full belly. Will be back again when I have the craving for AYCE hot pot!

Great service and an impressive variety of food! The staff were friendly, attentive, and made the…read morewhole experience smooth and enjoyable. There are tons of options to choose from--fresh meats, seafood, and vegetables--so there's something for everyone. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

By far the best overall hot pot around. I drive from Oakland to eat here at least twice a month…read more Amazing menu filled with delicious meats and veggies. The buffet bar is always excellent. Not a place to go for the ambiance, but the service is always on point.

Happy Lamb is hands down the best hot pot spot in Northern California. The broth has a rich, herbal…read moreflavor that's incredibly comforting and delicious -- honestly, you don't even need dipping sauce. Both the beef and lamb are top quality -- super fresh, tender, and full of flavor. You can really taste the difference in the ingredients. Overall, a very satisfying meal. Definitely coming back!

delicious hotpot. they made a lot of changes since they first opened…read more the meat selection is great. they have a large buffet with veggies, seafood, noodles, and ready to eat Chinese food. i love that they have their own sauce bar. friendly attentive service. good ambiance. i've been there countless times and will be back for more.

Girls' night, date night, celebrations, this place is perfect for any occasion. The vibe is fun,…read morecozy, and just the right amount of indulgent. The loaded whiskey cheddar and smoked gouda is my go-to and never disappoints. And most importantly, never skip the chocolate fondue and martinis.

Staff above all else is the highlight here. Obviously the fondue is good, it's melted cheese you…read moreknow how hard you have to try to screw THAT up? Anyway, as I was saying staff is very friendly and go above and beyond to take care of everyone and chat up their regulars. Of note; bar actually has two large TVs in it to watch games. Not something one would expect to see in a fondue restaurant, but they have 'em. Check this place out and stay awhile, definitely for Happy Hour as they have a massive drink binder.

Delicious soup. It's hot pot but individual hot pot. Different broth choices and fresh…read moreingredients. You design your own. Love the concept.

Zhangliang Malatang offers such a fun and unique dining experience! You get to choose all your own…read moretoppings, protein, and noodles, and they charge by weight--which makes it really enjoyable and easy to customize exactly what you're craving. Being able to build your own hot pot is part of the fun. I especially love their bone broth, and the dry mix noodles are so good--full of flavor and incredibly satisfying. The food is consistently delicious. The staff is always so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better every time we visit. This is one of our favorite spots to go when the weather is rainy and cold--it's the perfect comfort food. Highly recommend checking this place out!

Amazing place - quality meat and fast service our family had a great time eating dinnerread more

Amazing food and amazing service I love this place really great The ambiance was also goodread more

This is the best Korean restaurant in town. Their food is always on point, with a wide variety of…read moreflavors and affordable prices. Since I moved away from Livermore, I haven't been able to visit as frequently. But my bf and I always miss this place and make an effort to visit from SF as often as possible. Every time we return, the food flavor remains consistent; it has an authentic taste. Service is always on point! The owner family is very friendly and sweet. They take good care of their food, and costumers. I love this place.

Korea BBQ & Tofu is a small, mom & pop-style cafe serving up excellent Korean food. Its located…read morejust outside the entrance to downtown Livermore. The food is very much like eating at home, and the service was friendly too. 1. First came the free Vegetables Pancake - simple with scallions and shredded carrots but very tasty. Slightly chewy but not oily. Their banchan has maybe 5 dishes but were all good. Even our 5yo son scarfed up all the pickled daikon. 2. Definitely recommend the Vegetables Gimbap for appetizer - like a sushi roll but packed with pickled veggies, tofu, and egg. 3. The Large BBQ chicken came on a sizzling plate. Chicken had a but more sauce than I'm used to, but otherwise very juicy. It also not excessively charred like other places. 4. Wife enjoyed the mild pork tofu soup with egg. Definitely eat this with rice like they do in those K-Drama shows. Parking is available in the shared lot behind the restaurant entrance. Also, to access their bathroom, you'll need to enter through the kitchen from the backdoor.

Tried to come here for the happy hour and after we got there realized they don't offer it anymore…read moreso that was a bummer. It was pretty empty when we got there, but again we were kinda early for dinner. Decent sized parking area. Darker lighting with some bar seating and tables. The chirashi bowl was really good actually. Large pieces and was fresh with a good interesting variety. We ordered two other rolls and they were good too. This is a good casual quick affordable spot.

Tommy Katsu Sushi & Grill was a spot I visited on a Saturday afternoon with a few friends, hoping…read morefor a relaxed sushi outing. We were greeted when we arrived and told we could sit anywhere, which made the start of the visit feel easygoing. Our server was attentive throughout the meal and checked in on us regularly. We ordered several sushi rolls to share. Overall, they were okay--flavors were decent but nothing particularly stood out among the selections we tried. It satisfied the craving but didn't leave a lasting impression in terms of creativity or execution. What stood out more unfortunately was the cleanliness of the dishware and dining area. Some of the platters had dried, stuck-on bits of food, and my water cup had residue that I even tried to remove with a chopstick, but it wouldn't budge. The floors also felt sticky, which took away from the overall dining experience. I don't enjoy leaving reviews like this, but I do believe this is part of what Yelp is for--sharing honest feedback so management has the opportunity to make improvements. There's potential here with attentive service and a welcoming start, so I hope to see better attention to cleanliness on future visits.

I think this place is closed. Which is a shame. We really liked their dim sum. The menu was small,…read morebut they cooked it well. Plus it was affordable. It looks like the place coming in will be a Chinese bbq place. But apparently they got in trouble with the planning commission and were issued a stop work notice. Time will tell.

I haven't been back here for a while, and to my surprised this place has gone down hill with their…read moredim sum. Smallest dim sum menu I have ever seem for a full service restaurant. The service is still excellent here. But the dim sum was not, everything we had was blend no flavor what so ever. The rice they used for the fried rice was very hard. Not sure if their dinner menu has change also, but for those prices I won't be finding that out.