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Maki Shabu

4.0 (578 reviews)
Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Simon M.

Great hot pot experience! The veggie buffet selection was bigger than most restaurants and the broth was very flavorful! Not many Hot Pot locations in North Hollywood so I'm glad this is in the area for a reliable hot pot fix!

All you can eat!
Janna C.

My first time trying all-you-can-eat shabu shabu, and it was such a great experience! I highly recommend getting the tier that includes the Wagyu options--and honestly, just trust your server. Ours was a young gentleman who took amazing care of us, especially after we told him it was our first time. The process is simple: you choose a soup base (I tried the creamy one and it was so good), then order your meats, while also helping yourself to the buffet of fillings--many vegetables, noodles, and seafood options. After that, you customize your sauces at the sauce bar. Both the buffet and sauce bar were well-stocked, clean, and offered a great variety. If that wasn't enough, there are additional sides you can order as well. I really liked the crispy rice, and the rolls were decent too. Pro tip: you can control the temperature of your boiler! I didn't realize this until the end, so my pot was rapidly boiling the entire meal . Overall, I would absolutely recommend this spot--especially during the colder season. Such a fun, cozy, and satisfying dining experience!

Kelly N.

After a long day at Universal Studio it was time for Shabu hot pot. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We got exceeded right away and right in front of the TV, which was fantastic since one of my favorite NFL team ( Tiny Tigers AKA. Bengals) was playing. A bit disappointed because they did not have the Tonkatsu broth. But nonetheless, they have a few variety of soups flavors. We ordered a few of the meat selections, but the beef was pretty tough and chewy. So we stuck with the lamb and seafood.

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Tony N.

A great, sudden find for my friends and me! We were vacationing in SoCal for the day and had a party of 14. It was dinner time and AKI Shabu quickly took my group and I in within 15 minutes of making the reservation. The staff were super accommodating and we were lucky that there was not much of a wait. They prepared our table quickly and got to serving us. I did not get the gentleman's name, but he was very funny and tentative. He provided us his recommendations and very personable. Aki Shabu is an AYCE hot pot with different meal plans. The more you pay, the more food options you will receive. My table went with the basic option and were very satisfied. The tom yum broth was good and the meats were good quality. They also have a sauce bar and station for noodles, vegetables, and seafood. What's important to note is that everyone gets their own pot so it can be customized to how each person likes. No need for sharing the pot like many other locations do.

Miranda W.

Okay, we're back to 5 stars because everything I complained about last time.. they fixed. Love that. Now my only criticism is to let us order more meats when they are busy. We finish way too fast and they are too busy to order more so we do a lottttt of waiting. Not going to dock a star for it though. Favorite local place

James R.

This is one of those more "dirtier" shabu places, but it's fine. The meat and veggies are fresh. The broth is fine, nothing special to write home about. Staff are friendly and have recognized my cousins as regulars so that was a nice touch. There's also a free ice cream at the end to top things off!

Wagyu to fat ratio
Ai H.

Parking: a few parking spots in a small plaza, but I came on a Sunday night at and there was plenty of space! The workers are helpful and attentive here! There is plenty of side dishes to choose from as well as lots of options at the sauce bar. As for the quality of meat, it could be better. I included pictures of how much fat to meat ratio our table was getting. I tried to let the server know that we were hoping for a better ratio to which she came back and gave us a fattier meat. It was saddening, but we still ate it. If I'm paying $45 for ayce, I would expect better meat quality. Sadly the meat to fat ratio and the response we got was upsetting.

Beef belly, angus brisket, Wagyu short plate
Eliseo R.

Came across here because we craved some hotpot but didn't want to leave the valley!!! For a Thursday night, I'm glad it wasn't too crowded and we walked in without a wait. They have happy hour menu, as well as 2 other regular menus to choose from. We started with Menu A and chose three meats (you order 3 at a time and 4 appetizers at a time). We got the Wagyu short plate, beef belly, and the angus brisket. Our least fav was the brisket because it wasn't tender to our liking. We actually only needed that one round of meat as we got super full!!! The appetizers we got were edamame, cheese wontons, and chicken potstickers. All tasty and tasted warm and hot. Came out quick as well after we got our soup bases. The sukiyaki wasn't overly salty or sweet, and I couldn't taste much of it. I had a heavy amount of veggies and seafood from the buffet station. With ice, they look to be kept in proper food temp!!! Overall, I do admit this place hit the spot for a hotpot craving and all the staff here were very welcoming and friendly, working hard. The Asian lady at the front was super sweet and wished us a happy new year. A con is that I don't find the soup bases to really be absorbed into the meat much but I still enjoyed dipping the meat into my sauce creation to add flavor. I like how the pots are down below so our arms don't have to be lifted up so high. I do wish there was a better spoon utensil given because finishing all of the broth is hard with how little broth the spoon captures!!! - small parking lot, may need to get street parking if it's busy - they also do takeout!!! - lots of TVs inside

Selection
Travis P.

Friends wanted to come here for his Birthday so gave it a try. AYCE shabu, for what I think is a pretty reasonable price of $34.99. Some things to note, you only order meat and some appetizers from the servers, the rest of the items including the sauce is self service which I personally liked. Sauce bar was pretty sizable and I was able to make multiple different sauces. Would say in comparison to other hotpots spots I've been to this sauce bar rocked. Self service items were pretty decent. For the most part quality seemed pretty good and the selection of items was somewhere in between medium and large (It was a good amount). Lastly the meat, many of them were really fatty but because of that it tasted darn good. They came in a pretty good portion and it seemed like they allowed us to get up to 6 dishes for 5 people, so maybe your party count + 1. Can't complain I definitely got my fill. I got the sukiyaki as broth and I approve of it. They refill when you run out too so no need to save. Overall, I thought in terms of quality and price this spot was pretty good especially for an AYCE shabu spot. I would be back if someone asked me to come here! Note - It's apparently no longer listed on the menu but they gave us really good complimentary ice cream at the end of our meal. Parking - Small parking lot but didn't have any issues during dinner time.

Menu B - Wagyu
Anna T.

Love the new menu!! We got menu b and utilized all the Wagyu options. My Favorite was the Wagyu chuck eye, it's a must. Ohh and you have to get the awesome sauce. Just OMG, that sauce was awesome. Location isn't the best. There is parking available in the parking lot. Service was friendly. Ambiance is fine. It would be nice if they added more side options and maybe more selection of meats. But overall it was great. Food was amazing. So much better than the last time I was there. Keep up to good work Aki Shabu! Loving the improvements.

Pam B.

So this year both my boys graduated and each had their own preference for our dinner out after the ceremonies - both chose Benihana so my high school graduate had to choose a different one. (Will review Beni later on). He really likes shabu shabu - we've been to Tabu and Shabuya as well. We've been here in Aki before and waited awhile to be seated previously. However because my son's graduation festivities took awhile - we didn't get to the restaurant until after 8. On a Friday night it was actually not full and we were seated right away. Our server gave us the menus and we decided on the premium AYCE because it includes Wagyu. The self service station for veggie, side dishes. sauces, noodles and seafood are good I love that they have enoki mushrooms and chapchae. Between the 4 of us we probably asked for refill 4x (5 servings of meat each time) because my younger son just had soup little veggies and all meat. We got mostly if not all servings of the wagyu options and some beef ribeye as well. I chose the miso soup - I think next time I'll try to be more adventurous with my soup choices. Very pleasant and quick service when we visited. If you're into unlimited slices of meat - this is the closest if you're in the valley. It was the NBA finals when we went so they have the games in the screens. Also if you don't like crowds maybe coming after 8pm is a good time.

Wayne G.

Second time here and both of my experiences were completely different. In a good way. The AYCE menu has 2 options to choose from. The higher tier price included premium meats. For our party we just wanted Shabu and went base tier. The difference between my first visit and the second was their veggie and sauce bar. I liked the option of piling as much or little veggies as you pleased. The self serve area also had seafood and cooked foods to grab. I feel that is a great addition. Our meal also includes some made to order appetizers which we selected. The meat from the base tier wasn't the best but for the value it was pretty worth it. One of my favorite options is having your own hot pot with the broth of choice. Some Shabu places offer one pot to share with the group. That's cool but having your own personal hot pot eliminates the fight between which broth to initially choose. The service is great, waitresses are around to flag for more meats or any additional appetizers needed. Since the self serve section was new to me, our waitress was kind enough to explain how it all works. My only issue with this place is the parking. There are limited spots and even with a handicap placard I wasn't able to get a parking spot on the property. Street parking is available but you'll need to walk a lil more than you would imagine. Parking: small private lot, street parking VERDICT: Rinse and repeat

"Charge %18" - really? How about "tip included"

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Ask the Community - Maki Shabu

What broths are vegetarian?

We have Kumbu Seaweed soup and sukiyaki soup base, or you can ask for hot water, add onion, garlic, cilantro to create your own soup base!

Does the kimchi have any anchovy/fish ingredients in it?

Yes! We use fish sauce!

Do you need a reservation?

No need to do the reservation, but if you have a bigger party, call head will help us to reserve your table to make the service faster!

Do you serve pork?

Yes, we do serve pork belly.

Do u serve one person?

Yes , we do , but not on weekends after 6:00pm

Can you still bring in your own alcohol?

No any more, please!

Can you share the lunch special menu?

Is this place own by Japanese?

Call them and you will find out but I think she Chinese

Is there a dress code?

Not at all

Can you choose not to do an All You Can Eat? I don't really eat that much an would prefer to order and be able to take my left overs home.

Yes you can. They have dishes you can order by it self. Meat ,vegetables and seafood.

Do you still have the AYCE lunch special? It's the option where it includes everything except for the Wagyu and Ribeye. If so, how much is it!? I think last time it was $29.99. Thank you?

Not anymore, only lunch menu is available until 3:00pm, thanks!

Is there spicy miso and tonkotsu soup?

Spicy miso, yes! But we have only chicken soup!

Is there a non all-you-can-eat option at dinner for dine in? My wife is not a big eater. Thanks!

No is not

It's all you can eat for a flat rate right?

Is there a time limit on eating?

90 minutes

Do you have peanut sauce?

No, we don't use peanut butter, we have Goma sauce, made from sesame paste.

Can I dine in alone?

Absolutely

Do you have sauces (like chill and/or sesame sauce)?

Yes, we do serve Goma sauce ( sesame based sauce), ponzu sauce and house made chili oil.

Has the price gone up recently? A bunch say $36.99 but the one most recent photo says $42.99. Or is it different prices weekday to weekend hopefully? 🤞🏻☺️

42.99 is the current price , lunch hours is different as well

Would I be able to share the non-All You Can Eat options with children? Just trying to figure out what I would feed my kids, without spending $20 on each of them.

Hi Carlos, for kids we have different prices, 3~5 year old $ 6.99, 6~9 year old $21.5 without hotpot.… Read more

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Hungry Crowd - Eggs Benedict

Hungry Crowd

4.8(1.1k reviews)
1.7 miToluca Lake
$$

Staff are very accommodating. Kind to our keiki…read more They have both indoor and outdoor seating. It is kind of hard to find street parking though. Food is worth it. We got the dirty fries, fried dumplings, chicken wings, and the bibimbap.

It's high time I reviewed this place. It is the go-to spot…read morefor a friend of mine and myself, who try come every few months or so. We've been doing that for a few years now, so that should tell you something right there. Our order is fairly consistent: we each start with a mimosa that comes in a highball glass, so one is usually all we need. Next, we share an order of kimchi biscuits (you get two). So delicious! Packed full of kimchi, bacon and cheddar cheese, it's a nice combo of flavors that play well together. The interior is usually soft and warm, with a nice crunchy crust. Top that with a smatter of the cinnamon butter that it comes with...yum! Our choice of entree varies, anything from avocado toast, to their kale and seaweed salad or any of their other selections they have from their brunch/lunch menu. On this outing, my friend and I both opted for the bibimbap. I opted for the pork bulgogi while my friend got the chicken version. It comes with a generous amount of carrots, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms and bean sprouts, and is topped with a runny, sunny side up egg that serves as an excellent sauce when you mix everything together, along with the gochujang sauce. We upgraded and got it with brown rice in the hot stone bowl. Worth it! The regular bibimbap is good, but when you mix in the crunchy crust that comes from the bottom of the stone bowl, you get an additional texture that makes the dish really stand out. The flavors already come together nicely, and the crunchy bits just enhance the experience. For dessert, we like to share the "lemon pie", which is actually a scoop of lemon gelato that comes in a glass that also includes graham crackers, topped with toasted marshmallows. A nice way to end the meal. And the staff! We usually either have Justin or Ann as our server, but everyone there is super friendly and helpful. They are consistently good at checking up on you and making sure you have everything you need. Just another 5 star reason of why we keep coming back!

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Rustic Spoon - Valley Village

Rustic Spoon - Valley Village

4.3(365 reviews)
2.1 miValley Village
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Family-owned & operated
Outdoor seating

Worthy of a Michelin! Exceptional!…read more To say that this was one of the best experiences in thai food for a well traveled man like me, would not be an exaggeration! The duck curry is dense and intense with Japanese yam, a combination I've never seen before (order the curry medium spicey+). the chicken satay appetizer is double the size of what you're used to, & done to perfection. Shrimp pineapple fried rice made the perfect sweet and spicy dish. The pad se ew was done to perfection.... and we topped it all off with an Ube brulee (not exactly brulé'd but silky smooth experience all the same). Haven't taken such a long 2 hour nap on a Sunday afternoon in decades.

I've been a fan of the Toluca Lake location for quite a while, but I never made it to the Valley…read moreVillage Rustic Spoon until now. This place was called Voila Boutique for as long as I can remember. The Rustic Spoon opened right before the pandemic. They survived and now this is definitely one of the best Thai spots in town. We started off with Steamed Chicken Dumplings, Tom Yum Soup with Shrimp and Jasmine Tea. The Dumplings were fine, the soup had a nice lemon grass broth, lots of mushrooms and about five full shrimp. We moved on the the Krapow with chicken, which was very tasty. Drunken Noodles with Beef was also very nice, and then we had two curries with chicken - The Yellow Curry and the Massaman Curry. Both were served in a Yellow curry sauce. The subtle difference was the cinnamon braised chicken in the Massaman curry, otherwise both dishes tasted the same and were very good. This was a delicious meal and a very pleasant experience. The service was excellent and the vibe inside is comfortable, relaxing and sleek. They don't have low sodium soy sauce, but they have plenty of good spice options which they will bring to the table upon request. There is also a large parking lot in the back, which is very convenient. As much as I like the Toluca Lake location, I think I like this spot better. The larger dining room has more space between tables, but it still maintains an intimate vibe. The menus are identical. Tasty food, great service and an enjoyable atmosphere. I'm a fan!

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Rustic Spoon - Valley Village - Found a hidden gem last night. The espresso martini delicious and so was the chicken pad sewer. The service was phenomenal.

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Noodle Monster - Gyoza

Noodle Monster

4.0(748 reviews)
1.6 miValley Village
$$

I have been craving Thai Food for the past 2 days now. I've been to this charming, cozy, pretty…read morerestaurant too many times over the years, but not for the last 3 years. According to other reviews that I have read earlier today, the restaurant is under new management/ownership. Walked in today around 4:45pm and got a very nice, warm welcome from Alex - the owner himself. He told me to have a seat anywhere that I wanted, so I did. Alex himself took my order and the food came out pretty quickly and fast. I was very hungry so I got 2 main entrées and their regular small salad with peanut dressing. Ordered their Pad See Ew with beef & shrimp that also came with well cooked broccoli. I also got their crab fried rice and stayed with my water. Both entrees were cooked really well and were hot & tasty. My only complaint was that the beef was a bit overcooked and hard to chew. A lot of to-go orders and delivery/pick up by 3rd parties. Place was SPOTLESS CLEAN, including their gender neutral restroom. They also had nice decor all around. I really enjoyed my lunch and the portions being HUGE, took the rest home for my son to eat. Parking shared with 100 businesses:-) Thank you Alex & Noodle Monster!

This place is so cute! Definitely one of the hidden gems in a Valley strip mall. It's a total vibe…read more Art all over the walls, oldies bumping. Loved the atmosphere. Their Thai iced coffee is SO GOOD. It's pretty sweet, but had lots of strong coffee to offset the sweetness a bit. The gyoza and the shrimp rolls were amazing! Also loved the sauces they were served with. For my main I got the Pad woon sen and I felt like it lacked flavor. The chicken was also pretty dry and there wasn't much of it on the plate. Their menu is so big I would definitely come back and give it another try! Food was ready super fast. Great for take out or dine in!

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Noodle Monster - Crab Fried Rice! Yummmmmmmy!

Crab Fried Rice! Yummmmmmmy!

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Taisho - Salmon truffle roll

Taisho

4.6(1.9k reviews)
4.2 miSherman Oaks

You have to come here!! Heather is THE best!!! Ask for her to be your server. She will give you the…read morebest recommendations and will take care of you!!! This place is a 100/10. Great date spot And food is to die for!!

This is probably my 4th or 5th time coming here for GNO/Bday get-togethers. And this place never…read moredisappoints because with their extensive menu, we always end up loving what we order and my girlfriends end up coming back with their other friends. Here's a list of dishes and drinks that we've tried and loved: Cocktails: Fusion, watermelon margarita, ventura heat Brussels sprouts chips Yellowtail serrano Green Beans Miso Eggplant Tofu Mushroom tobanyaki (this was the unexpected star of the show!) Popcorn Shrimp Seabass (we ordered 3) Salmon Truffle Roll Butter Cake We went on a weekday night and boy oh boy was the whole place packed for dinner and bar seating, from front patio to the back courtyard! I definitely recommend getting reservations ahead of time. The best seating is the beautiful courtyard in the back. Our server was Aidan. Thank you Aidan for your great service. The dishes were staggered and family style so we didn't feel rushed nor were we waiting too long in between. There is valet parking. Street parking is a hit or miss....this is Ventura Blvd btw so IYKYK. Make sure to bookmark this place, you won't be disappointed!

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