Lunch AYCE shabu Great quality beef and pork for a good price. Only thing missing from the dinner menu is the pork belly. $29.99 per person for lunch. 8/10 Service was decent. Would recommend this place for lunch! read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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Came here with parents since we haven't ate hotpot in a while and didn't know what to eat. We came on a weekday for dinner so it wasn't crowded. However, I still made a reservation online since I saw a few reviews mentioned reserving ahead of time to mininize wait time. Luckily, it wasn't full when we arrived so the reservation wasn't actually needed but it did get more full later in the night so a reservation would be helpful if you plan to eat later at night during the peak times and especially during the weekends. Anyhow, we were seated quickly and got a table with two stoves and we could use both for four people. I got the Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki broths while my parents got the Shabu Shabu and Tomato. And we got the Momo experience since it has a good assortment of meats. Our server was friendly in explaining the menu and had pretty fast service. Once we ordered the meat, they were served quickly too which was nice so you didn't have to wait long in between. The meat quality was pretty good but we noticed that the quality for the Chuck Eye got worse towards the end of our meal even though it started off really good. Not sure if that was on purpose or just a bad batch of beef but it was disappointing since it wasn't as tender and was tough to chew so I couldn't eat some of it. The broths were also pretty good. The Sukiyaki is a bit salty if you let the veggies and meat sit inside for too long so warning about that, but it was flavorful enough to not dip in sauces. I liked the Shabu Shabu more since it is more clear and not strong. Also, they have a drink section for unlimited drinks if you pay extra which I didn't opt for but they do let you order free hot tea or hot water unless you want cold water then it is at the soda fountain. Sad that they now charge for drinks. They also have a self-serve veggie bar which has decent amount of veggies and other hotpot ingredients but it is a smaller variety compared to some other all you can eat hotpots I have been to. They also have free ice cream at the end of the meal which is just 1 scoop of the flavors they have available. Nothing special. Overall, this is decent hotpot choice if you like Japanese style hotpot. The meat quality is okay but doesn't seem consistent on each platter. Also not many veggies to choose from. After trying this place, I realize I like Chinese hotpot better so I don't think I will come back here again but I guess it was worth trying. read more

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First time eating at Mo Mo's. We reserved our table in advance in case there's a wait. On a Wednesday at 6:30pm, they weren't very busy which was good. Our server was pretty attentive and brought the meats out fast. Please note their tip starts at 18%. Ambiance was pretty good, with low chatters and spacious seats. Restroom was clean too. The veggie bar was adequate but did run out of items at times with no refills. They charge for drinks now except hot water, hot tea, and iced water (that comes from the soda fountain). Their meat quality is pretty good, specifically the eye of round and chuck eye. However, after a few rounds, the quality of the eye of round dropped significantly and turned tough to chew. I'm not sure what happened. read more

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This is my second time here. Quite disappointed. Food: Everything tasted fine. The meats were thicker cuts. The vegetable bar looked very unsanitary. Everything was easily mixed together. Mushrooms were in the cabbage bin, kale were found in the tofu bins etc. The curry + rice tasted good. The soups were okay, but they were definitely lacking flavor. While eating the meats, I found a piece of plastic buried within the cuts. It was pretty disturbing on top of everything else. Drinks: The sodas tasted fine. I tried the Tokyo melon and cola. They were sweet and refreshing. Service: Our server was kind, but it seems like they're pretty understaffed. She was extremely busy, and we would have a hard time flagging her. She was speed walking back and forth most of the time. Parking: There's a free parking lot in the back of the plaza. Lots of space. Overall: Make sure you have a reservation. For around $50 AYCE, I feel like I could've had a better experience elsewhere. The workers looked stressed out/overworked. The cuts of meat were pretty thick. The AYCE bar looked unsanitary. The options were also quite less than most other AYCE shabu restaurants. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

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AYCE place. Fresh and keep it coming! Meal time is limited to 90mins so you don't get seated until everyone in your party arrives and clock would start ticking then. My favorite soup base here is sukiyaki with chuck eye. They also provide raw egg when ask. Those eggs are huge with orange yolk. The meal also comes with a scope of ice cream to end the experience. Table, countertop and floor is clean. Servers are friendly and responsive. Covered parking in the back. read more

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It's become a tradition to celebrate New Year's Eve dinner at Mo Mo Paradise with my in-laws, and this year was our first time visiting the Arcadia location. We had a 6:30pm reservation and were seated shortly after arriving, which was much appreciated on a busy NYE evening. The restaurant itself is spacious and clean, with ample free parking in the parking structure (huge plus!). Mel was our server and she was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and somehow managing five tables at once without missing a beat. She cleared our table promptly and stayed on top of taking and checking in on our order the entire time. You could tell she really cared about providing great service, even during a rush. Weekend dinner is $38.99/pp. You can also add the non-alcoholic drink bar for $3.55 per person, featuring sodas, teas, juices, boba, adzuki beans, and coffee jelly. Overall, a great experience at Arcadia vs Rowland Heights. We'll definitely be back to this location again. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Food was good and the price was okay for what was offered. The service was okay as well. I would think of more seafood options but I think the main focus is the meats they offer and self serve bar which is nice. I do wish that the price was lower though. The ambiance is nice and clean. read more

My first time at momo & wow, it is sooo DELICIOUS! They have a variety of sides you can freely grab & also a make your own sauce/grab your own drinks on the side. I love the choice of choosing between different broths. My side of the table ordered sukiyaki & tonkotsu broth. Sukiyaki is a sweeter, savory broth while tonkotsu is a creamy pork bone broth. I do prefer the tonkotsu because it match my taste buds more, but the sweeter broth was a great change and they give you broth water on the side if flavor is too strong or your soup evaporates. The sauces they offer blends so nicely with the meat. They also gives you a raw egg go stir and dip with your meat the japanese way. Meat quality was fresh & amazing, cannot complain, I had a great time! Service was friendly & they give you icecream at the end which is perfect hehe, loved it here & would definitely come again , great atmosphere, I love japanese shabu-shabu! read more

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Honestly this might be the best restaurant in 626 It's currently my only 10/10 on Beli. It also ruined boiling point for me Meat quality is good for base menu but if you wanna bump a 8/10 experience to 10/10 get the wagyu menu. Wagyu flavor and pasteurized egg as the sauce is mind blowing I think I've been here 3 times in the last month Also love Melissa , always treats us really well when we come ! read more

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Over all 4 stars experience We have to take off a star because they are constantly out of sauces, green onions and some vegetables. We have to constantly ask for more and wait for help. Their restroom read more

We've wanted to try this place for awhile but never made it here. We finally made reservation and were so happy with their service, food, cleanliness, and the freshness of the meat and veggies. They even have fresh kale! Adrianna is the BEST server - she took the time to explain the menu, was so pleasant, and always had a smile on her face regardless of how busy she was. The restaurant has a 90 minute policy and they start the clock once they seat you. It's all you can eat but drinks are extra. There's no fish or seafood option. Only beef and pork. Reservation is highly recommended and all party must be present to be seated. Walk-in spots are very limited. There's a parking structure in the plaza. We will definitely come back. Thank you Adrianna for making our first experience at MoMo so pleasant! read more

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For the quality, price point and experience, I've always been happy with my visits to mo mo paradise. There is a table near one of the back walls on the right side of the restaurant that offers great privacy, my family loves to enjoy our meals there and we can easily hear each other and catch up. My parents have limited mobility, so taking them somewhere where the food is also easy access for them and seating comfortable are two big factors about whether we will be coming back. We are regulars now. I'm very happy with the quality and selection, weekday lunch visits are always my favorite times I've visited. Refreshing drink options and a nice touch to serve something sweet at the end. read more

It got full easily during dinner time, so it's better to make a reservation if you know when you're arriving. There's a parking you can enter from the back of building. We choose the regular meal option which has 5 meat options. Overall good quality! Friendly staff too. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Love this location! Adrianna was a great and friendly server. She was super attentive and quick! Brandon was also super helpful and friendly! The veggies were super fresh and always stocked up when I made a trip to the farmers market. The meat came out quick and we were completely full before we even made it to our 60 minutes. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

It's your standard AYCE shabu experience where you have the option of choosing between two sets: MoMo Experience (beef/pork) or Wagyu Experience (American Wagyu) + MoMo Experience. Each set comes with a choice of broth + egg + self serve bar that includes typical veggies, noodles, and fish balls. What sets this place apart is they also offer unlimited drinks (milk tea, tea, and fountain drinks) for a small additional cost of $3.55 I have had this spot recommended so many times by family, and it did not disappoint. The broth, especially Sukiyaki was SO flavorful and sweet-- it really complimented the beef. My boyfriend enjoyed the high quality of the cuts of meat. Service was really attentive, and our server made sure to check up frequently but not frequent enough to the point of being overbearing. Make sure to get a reservation as it was easier to dine in that way, than previous attempts of walk in and not being seated. There is a 90 minute time limit which they are pretty strict on! But our server reminded us on how much time we had throughout our dining. read more

The restaurant has a smaller footprint compared to other typical shabu shabu places. The dining area was spotless and well-organized, creating a relaxed environment that made settling in easy. The staff were friendly and accommodating, checking in just enough to be attentive without feeling intrusive. Our party of four sampled three different broths, tonkotsu, shabu shabu, and sukiyaki. While the broths were overall average, the sukiyaki was a slight letdown; despite its rich, dark color from the mirin, it was surprisingly mild in flavor. That said, the true stars of the meal were the fresh ingredients and the meat. Ordering meat was quick and seamless, with no delays, and the selection and quality were well above average for an all-you-can-eat restaurant at this price point. In additional to typical veggies, fish balls, tofu items, they have both udon and ramen noodle. They also have a nice pot of Japanese curry to go with the short grain rice. My teenager was especially delighted by the self-serve drink station and happily went back for seconds on the matcha latte. After spending time simmering meats and vegetables in hot broth, the ice cream at the end of the meal was a refreshing finishing touch. The 90-minute dining window felt more than adequate to truly worth the price tag. We never felt rushed and had plenty of time to enjoy multiple rounds of food. Overall, while the broths themselves may not be the main draw, the combination of fresh ingredients, efficient service, clean environment, generous time limit, and above-average meat quality makes this shabu shabu spot a place we would gladly make this our regular spot. read more

First, our server Bailey was really good and on top of making sure to check in on the table so S/O to Bailey! Been to Mo-Mo a few times now (as well as many other AYCE hot pot places,) and IMO, what makes Mo-Mo unique is that the include drinks in the price of the meal and they also offer a beef curry that you can eat on top of rice. I'm not a big fan of the ponzu sauce nor sesame dipping sauces and you have to ask for soy sauce but the dipping sauce profiles are definitely more Japanese than Chinese if you're familiar with the nuances. I think the curry may be the best dipping sauce? And, they have pork balls next to the fish balls which I also thought were great! Check out my pics! read more

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What's better than hot comforting soup belly hotpot on a gloomy cold winter day?! Came here on a weekday for the lunch special and it was the best. A little crowded but foods awesome. Staff was friendly and helpful. Menu has very easy to choose selections and descriptions on how to eat so it's pretty cool even for newcomers. I chose the sukiyaki and tonkotsu. Started with every meat they have for Momo option which is the only one you can choose from lunch special option. It was amazing. We didn't do the aycd option since there's a 85 degree right next to this place which what we are going to get after. Check out the pics I posted and your mouth will water. read more

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Highly recommend that you make reservations because it does get busy. Very family-friendly service. The meats were so good. My favorite was the pork shoulder. You can choose from three different types of broths and load up on veggies from the self- serve bar. Everything was orderly. It does get loud when it gets packed but that's part of the fun. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Have to say they have the best meat among most hotpot places in the area. This place won't tempt you with sauce bar or fried/snack bar and other things because you totally will be happy just staying put on your table: the meat, ponzu, goma, and broth is enough to keep you happy. Make sure you order ahead, because it seems they are a bit underhanded. Order at least 1.5x more than you think, so you don't have to wait for the next order. Place is comfortable and nicely crowded without getting too noisy. They also have the best selection of drinks (though it will cost you an extra $3.5). I do wish they have their amazing miso broth like they have in other countries. That will easily add two more stars for me, despite the rather slow service. read more

Great AYCE shabu spot! The meat quality was good and nicely presented in little trays. The server came by a few times to check on us and made sure we're good with our meat order. The dining time is limited to 90 minutes once you're seated. I loved the Chuck eye beef and probably ate 5 trays by myself! Lol definitely got my money's worth! I also love that there's a self service cold bar with all the different vegetables, meatballs, mushrooms, and noodles. There was an udon salad appetizer, curry and rice that were delicious. The sauce bar included their house made soy/ponzu, sesame sauce and chili sauce. Overall a great dining experience! The restaurant is clean and well organized. Definitely come hungry and prepare to eat. read more

This place other than pretty pricey is pretty good overall. I don't like the cheap tongs they use though because you really can't grasp much food to your plate at times.... Clean and good staff...fresh veggies and other items to choose from. Good soup bases I got a Vegetarian Tonkatsu and my friend got the I think it is beef Tonkatsu ... I think you have about 90 minute window to eat...but they don't kick you out if it isn't super busy..... I don't eat meat so I can't say much for that but my friend likes the offerings....so I'll go by that.... read more

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This place was recommended by a friend long time ago and I finally had the chance to visit. 1. Ingredients are fresh and plentiful 2. Love the fact they have different flavored tea choices 3 The wagu beef curry and rice are a must 4 Don't forget to get your dessert, ice cream (I forgot to to take a picture) The restaurant is clean and the service is awesome. Umm. The only reason why I gave a 4 star is although they have many pork and beef choices but there's no chicken AND wish they have fruits to offer. read more

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Not the biggest fan of their soup bases but that's a personal preference. Everything else was great. The spicy shoyu dipping sauce was really good. Free ice cream, just need to ask for it. Waiting list can get long so plan accordingly!! read more

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Rating: 3.5 Stars, but a 4 is fine, because of the meat quality and the curry with wagyu. Background On Visit: Celebrated my friend's birthday the other night. Visitation Rights: 1 time. Location/Parking: Located on the SW corner of Duarte Rd. and 1st Ave.. Located next to 85C Bakery. Parking can be found along Duarte Rd. or in the shared parking structure in the back. Ambiance/Decor: Neat ambiance with modern furnishings. Ventilation can be better. Service: For the most part, service was alright. the staffers tried their best to get our soup topped off and plates cleared. Shabu Rules 1) 90 minute Experience Of Choice: Our group decided on the Mo-Mo Experience, which included 5 meat choices (Chuck Eye, Short Plate, Eye Of Round, Kurobota Pork Shoulder, and Pork Belly (dinner/weekend) to choose from. We decided on the chucke eye, short plate, and the kurobota pork should which was quite good. As for the soup based, they offered Shabu - Shabu, Sukiyaki, Tonkatsu, and tomato. You can split the pot and choose 2 types of soup. We decided on the shabu shabu (kombu and bonito) and sukiyaki. Thought it was flavorful. I liked it more than the sweet and savory taste profile of the sukiyaki. Farmer's Market: Had some of the usual suspects that I normally have at other shabu places. I loaded up on the cabbage and pumpkin. The kale was a surprise, because I never seen it being offered as part of their veggie selections. I consumed a good amount of that also. The curry with wagyu beef was amazing. I probably had 4 or 5 helps of that. :) As for the sauces, I didn't really try any of them. Just looked a little depressing. Mo Mo Paradise: Thought the meat quality was good, but wished they had more of a seafood section besides the fish balls, and a dessert section. They did offer ice cream though. They had black cherry, vanilla, and chocolate chip. They would hand scoop it and bring it to your table. You can ask as much as your stomach can take. read more

I happened to be in the area and had a craving for some hot pot. So, I decided to give this place a try for the first time. Our server, Amanda, was incredibly sweet, helpful, and attentive. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - MoMo Experience - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

High quality meat，delicious soup base，friendly staff，clean environment. Had wonderful time here！ read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Fantastic place hang out with friends and family！ My Jiu Jitsu family celebrated I got citizenship here. Wonderful night！ - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

The was good but the tea was strong and our waiter was kind but I found a hair in my food But I would still come here again it's just one time read more

Everything was so gooood!!!! Best hot pot experience I've ever had. Everything was clean and organized. Awesome attentive servers. They're great with coming by to check if you want to place more orders and to take away any empty plates. Highly recommended. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Beef on the Wagyu Experience - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Feel a need update my review because I've gone back since my last visit and had a wonderful experience at Mo Mo Paradise. Only con? The last call started at 8:30pm, and they started "closing" (putting up chairs, cleaning up) when they don't officially close until 9:30pm. Love Love Love their Thursday Happy Hour on adult beverages ($10 Hot Sake & Bottle of Beer). read more

Very disappointing experience. The restaurant was nearly empty, yet they refused to take walk-ins. We were told there was over an hour wait without a reservation, even though at least half the tables were clearly open and unused. What made it worse was watching multiple groups get turned away while the dining room stayed empty the entire time. It felt disorganized and misleading, like they simply didn't want to seat people. If you don't accept walk-ins, that should be clearly stated online and at the door. Otherwise, it comes off as poor management and a waste of customers' time. Won't be coming back. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Half empty restaurant. - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

We had a reservation and were sitted immediately, the waiters were helpful and nice, they came to take out used plates frequently. The soup base didn't have much flavor, so you try their sauce with the meat. Their meat are in very good thin slice which cooked quickly on the soup. There are vegetables and fish ball section where it is all you can eat like the meat. After two five set of meat, we were all full. The place is clean and sit comfortable. There is free ice cream before you check out, which balance out your meal. read more

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Very delicious. The curry alone is worth it. It's shame it so filling. If they sold it separately it's so worth it. read more

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This was such a fun experience. Great restaurant and everyone was raving about the meat. Professional staff and I don't think the family said one negative thing about the meal. You've got a thumbs up from us! read more

Great spot for family/friends gathering. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating to us. Quality of meat is pretty good compared to other hot pot restaurants - which is why we pay a little more to come back. They have a hearty selection of vegetables and sides at the self service bar. If you have seniors or kids, be sure to ASK for the discount. Be sure to make reservations before coming, as it can get busy quickly during dinner service. There's a parking garage in the back shared with other small businesses. read more

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This Shabu Shabu is one of the best. They bring you fresh meat. The only 2 meats they have is beef or pork. The soup flavors are Shabu Shabu, Sukiyaki, Tonkotsu and Tomato. We had all 4 flavors and they did not disappoint! They also have a little buffet area with all the fixings, from the veggies, to the fish bowls, to tofu and rice. They also have this incredible cabbage salad with udon noodles and beef. The drink selection is amazing which includes BoBa! The service is amazing they come around every so often to make sure we are good. We are definitely coming back! read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Arcadia, California

Ive been to the Mo-Mo Paradise in RH and wauu so happy that theres multiple locations :') My boyfie and I ordered the Sukiyaki + Tonkatsu flavored broth. These are usually our go-to shabu broth flavors -- BEST of both worlds ! The meat is so yummy and this is a standard AYCE shabu spot. +++ since they have a drinks bar and the sweet tooth in me loves that heheh Shoutout to the worker who gave us free Wagyu to try :') read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while. It's an AYCE hot pot spot. The food and broths were good, but not great. They have limited side dishes selections. You share a pot between two people. You can choose the ying yang pot so you can try two different broths. They have an unlimited drinks station for extra cost. Service was good. They also offer complimentary ice cream. Need to come back to try their happy hour menu items. Their parking is located in the back in the parking structure. read more

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I wanted my friend to try Shabu Shabu. This was a brand new experience for her. So happy I chose Mo Mo Paradise. We were not disappointed! We chose the Sukiyaki and Tonkotsu soup broths to share. We were a party of 5. We thought the broths were flavorful and glad we chose 2 different flavors. Most restaurants I've dined at give you a choice of one flavor per diner. I preferred the Tonkotsu broth because I like to dip my meat and veggies in Ponzu sauce. Ponzu sauce is a combination of soy sauce, citrus juice (Yuzu), rice vinegar, mirin and kombu and bonito flakes. It has a tart flavor profile. They also offered a roasted sesame dipping sauce. Both dipping sauces are available at the table. We chose the MoMo experience which included Beef Chuck Roll, Beef Short Plate, Eye of Round, Pork Kurobuta Shoulder and Pork Belly. All the meats were fresh. There was a wide variety of add on options included for you to select from the self service bar. Enoki Mushrooms, Tofu, Nappa Lettuce, Kale, Broccoli, Wood Ear (fungus), Fish Balls, Pork Balls, Tomato, Ramen, Udon, Bean Threads, Zuchinni and more. They even offered curry and rice. I love curry, but unfortunately, this curry didn't cut it for me. The curry was lukewarm at best and not one of my favorites. There is a 90 minute limit. The servers were very attentive. Several came and checked periodically to see if we were in need of anything. At about the 80 minute mark, a server came and advised us that we had 10 minutes left. He asked if there were any other meats that we would like to order before the cutoff time. They seemed pretty strict about the 90 minute rule as mentioned in several reviews. It was fine since we were all very full and had pretty much finished. Our meal included unlimited choice of beverages and ice cream for dessert. There were assorted sodas, Jasmine Tea, Jasmine Tea with Yuzu, Milk Tea and more. Our ice cream choices included Vanilla, Black Cherry and Mint Chocolate Chip. As I mentioned in the beginning, Mo Mo Paradise did not disappoint. We all enjoyed our first time dining experience at Mo Mo Paradise. Thanks Mo Mo Paradise! read more

I was craving for hot pot and remembered that I had MoMo in San Diego and it was really good. It's located in the same plaza with 85 bakery so you can't miss it when you are driving by. Parking is located in the back. Service was fast, we were seated and asked what soup we would like and they would get the soup started and the varies meat that you wanted. your able to get two different soups, we went with traditional and tonkatsu. Meat choices were beef cuts of chuck eye, short plate and eye of round. Pork cuts includes pork shoulder and pork belly. We ended up trying all the meats but ended up just staying with the short plate and chuck eye cuts. The area that your able to get your fresh veggies, meat and fish balls and noodles for your ramen was very clean and they made sure it was all filled I love love their peanut sauce. It's my go to, its great with the meat and veggies! read more

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