So glad we were able to try this spot now that it's open in Irvine! Made reservations (which is awesome for a Shabu spot because when you're hungry, you don't want to wait) and came here with my sisters. We have tried the Wagyu experience before (around $55) and although we enjoyed it, the Mo Mo experience is just as good for the price. So we opted for that. We love the AYCE veggie, mushrooms, etc bar and how clean and organized it is. With so many Shabu spots in Irvine - this is a solid addition and we will be back! The only thing I would say is that they sort of rush you out of there at the 90 min mark and send you a few reminders. Which we know is the policy but kind of just makes it not a place where you can have a nice long meal to catch up with people in conversation. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

We came during soft opening and made ressie online. Its so beautiful inside! We got the sukiyaki and tonkatsu soups. I thought sukiyaki was a little salty but the egg helps balanced out well. The Tonkatsu tastes like instant ramen packet vibes but still good. They had pretty good variety in other toppings but not a huge selection like other AYCE places like all that. They had drinks with toppings! I wish there were more toppings tho and the straws were next to the drinks. I thought yuzu jasmine was pretty good but not that special. They meat didnt stand out that much too me, they only had pork and beef but I personally like lamb a lot. Service was very good and fast! They also have free ice cream at the end. I had a positive experience but nothing really stood out to me that much here for the price. read more

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New location just opened up a few weeks ago and we had to try! They offer 2 menus, Mo Mo Paradise which will cost you $38.95 or Waygu Experience which is only available for dinner for $54.95. We opted for the Waygu experience (go big or go home). It included the top 3 and all the Mo Mo meat. Service is spotty here since the server is also the one clearing the tables. We had to flag down our server several times for broth and meats. You are given 90 mins of AYCE and they watch the clock so order accordingly. Meats are ordered with your server but veggies and noodles are self serve. They have a cool rice machine that dispenses 50g of rice to go along with the beef curry they have. The curry is good but don't fill up on that if you're paying big bucks for waygu! The only downside to this place is the drinks. They have fountain drinks, milk tea, and tea. However, the drinks come at an additional cost on top of your meal. For $54, just add the drinks! They offer limited toppings and again, you will have to track down your server for a straw. They are the holder since they don't want people to just get free drinks. Overall, the food was good but honestly, you can just skip the waygu and get the Mo Mo experience. The meat had more marbeling and almost tasted the same since you're melting the fat into the soup. Dinner was good. Service could use work. Make a reservation to save yourself the wait. The establishment is nice and clean and didn't feel cramped. They include a scoop of ice cream (your choice of one or two) at the end of the meal. read more

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Amazing service from Anderson this past weekend! He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Made sure we were well taken care of during our dinner. This location just opened, so it has plenty of reservation slots available compared to other MoMo locations. There's also a bunch of parking in that shared plaza! Happy that there's finally enoki mushrooms available during a shabu visit :') read more

I left feeling underwhelmed. To start, the menu options are surprisingly limited. There are only two appetizer dishes to choose from, which set a disappointing tone right away. The meat selection isn't much better, there is just a few options for the meat. We for the upgraded wagyu which only has 3 kinds of wagyu. While the wagyu itself tasted good, the value just isn't there; for the price, Wagyu Factory offers far more options. **(Although fair warning: the service at Wagyu Factory isn't great either.)** The entire meal felt unbalanced, as if all you're really eating is meat. The pot they provide is also too small, causing broth and ingredients to spill over constantly, which made the dining process more frustrating than enjoyable. Service here was okay, but nothing special. What really stood out, though, was the way reservations were handled. They seemed to allow an excessive number of bookings, discouraging walk-ins, yet the restaurant was still half empty when we arrived. It felt poorly managed and unnecessarily inconvenient for guests. The condiment situation was another disappointment. The sauces were extremely salty and kept in open containers, which didn't feel sanitary, and I'm not sure how often they're replaced. They also didn't offer traditional white radish, something I always look for in a more Japanese type of hot pot, or even basic garlic. If you prefer a fuller condiment selection, you'll feel the limitations here. They do have pasteurized eggs, but only if you specifically ask, which isn't clearly communicated. The sauce was overly salty too. The goma sauce tasted good in the beginning but then I started to realize it was way over salty. Overall, the experience fell short in too many areas, from limited choices to questionable hygiene. I most likely would not return again. read more

Love love love Mo-mo! Been going to the Rowland location for about 8 years now. It's the location of choice for all our celebrations. So when we heard Irvine had one, we decided to check it out since we were in the area. Restaurant is clean. Beef is fresh and thinly cut for perfect shabu cooking (because I believe shabu meat should be thin; anything else is just barbaric). Sukiyaki sauce is my favorite so i know when it's not up to par, and today it did not disappoint. The veggie bar was clean with fresh food, and the curry is just as good as my wife's. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Some beef curry, tonkatsu broth and sukiyaki broth, with ramen on the side ready to cook. - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is one of my favorite places to go! My wife and I come for lunch every week. They have high quality meats and vegetables. The soup broths are really delicious too. Special shout out to Brian who is an absolutely wonderful dude and really makes us feel welcome every time we come. read more

Idk why the other reviews are so negative about this spot but I honestly had a great time here. My friend and I originally were trying to head over to the other hotpot shop in the mall but they had an insane wait. So we decided to check out what this place was all about. When we got to the restaurant, the hostess/manager Jess actually slotted us in for the dine-in experience despite expecting another 45 minute wait like the other place. She sat us down and gave an in-depth overview of how their menu works and what soup options we had (I think there were 5 but don't quote me on that lmao) and followed up with good recommendations. The service staff were very friendly and were great at keeping the table clear for us. The menu had two different meat options (one normal and one wagyu) so decide whatever option, but I'm sure you won't go wrong either way since the standard option was good quality. They had a buffet section for the veggies and sauces which I thought was properly filled up (though they need some extra tongs for the items) and had a good variety of items. I think in the end you get free ice cream but we forgot to order it. Overall, I had a great experience and would probably return eventually. The vibes at the restaurant were clean, friendly, and didn't have loud music that drowns out whatever conversations you're having at the table. TLDR: 90-minute AYCE hotpot with great quality food and staff. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

Please give Brian a raise. He makes the whole dining experience so nice and enjoyable. Also love the weekday promo. Will come back over and over again. read more

Thank you to our server, Heather! I came here with my family, and Heather was such a professional and provided excellent and informative customer service. She was knowledgeable about each menu item and was proactive to communicate anything out of order. She was patient and because she was proactive and efficient we had zero confusion. The food is high quality and delicious. Vegetables were bright and fresh. Our favorite was the Wagyu Round. Order the higher tier menu item. You won't be disappointed here. Jack was also a great staff member we encountered throughout! Very professional as well. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

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Checked out the new MoMo Paradise in Irvine and had an awesome experience thanks to our server, Jess. The place has that cozy, classic Japanese shabu-shabu vibe, and her service made it even better. Jess was super attentive without ever feeling pushy. She explained the broths, helped us pick the right cuts of meat, and checked in at the perfect times to make sure we always had what we needed. She kept everything running smoothly even during their busy opening days--and made the whole meal feel relaxed and enjoyable. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

We made the 1 hour and 20 minute drive to Momo Paradise's new Irvine location for their grand opening, and it was completely worth it. We usually visit their Arcadia or Rowland Heights locations, but this new spot is equally impressive--maybe even better. The restaurant is bright, open, and extremely clean. The ingredients looked incredibly fresh, especially the meat selections. We tried the sukiyaki and tonkotsu broths. The sukiyaki was rich and flavorful, and dipping the meat into the pasteurized egg afterward created the perfect authentic taste. One of the highlights for me was the pork meatball, which had a nostalgic flavor that reminded me of Indonesian meatball. Their two chili sauces were also exceptional. The drink menu is surprisingly good too, with unique Japanese sodas, matcha, and passion fruit options. All the ingredients are imported from Japan, and the quality really shows. With how much we enjoyed everything, this new Irvine location is quickly becoming our family favorite restaurant. read more

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Had an awesome experience at Mo-Mo Paradise in Irvine for my birthday We came in with a group of 7 and did the Mo-Mo Experience (around $38.95 per person), and it was 100% worth it. The all-you-can-eat setup is perfect for groups, and the quality of the meats really stood out. The beef (especially the chuck eye and short plate) and the pork options were all super fresh and flavorful. We tried a mix of broths including the shabu shabu, sukiyaki, and tonkotsu, and honestly you can't go wrong with any of them. The shabu shabu was light but packed with flavor, the sukiyaki had that perfect sweet and savory balance, and the tonkotsu was rich and super satisfying. Huge shoutout to Heather and Jess -- they were amazing the entire night. Super attentive, friendly, and handled a big group like ours flawlessly. They really made the whole experience feel special. If you're looking for a fun group dinner spot with great food and even better service, I'd definitely recommend Mo-Mo Paradise. Perfect place to celebrate something like a birthday or just go all out with friends. read more

Went here for the first time. Choose the Wagyu dinner experience and it was really good! The wagyu round was our favorite. Also preferred the sakuyaki broth, more on the salty side. Left very full and the servers were all kind and attentive. No wait to get seated around 5pm on a saturday. Good parking read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

Shout out to ANDERSON!! We stopped by this location for the first time and Anderson was very welcoming and offered great customer service!! Thank you Anderson for making us feel welcomed we will definitely stop by this location from now on. The food was fresh, everything was clean and the food bar was constantly refilled. Staff was very friendly 10/10 overall experience :) read more

Momo Paradise is such a solid spot for shabu shabu, especially if you're going with friends or family. We did the shabu shabu with the sukiyaki broth, and that combo was perfect -- the sukiyaki added a nice sweetness while the shabu shabu stayed light and refreshing, so it never felt too heavy. For weekend/dinner pricing at $38.99, you get the MoMo Experience with 5 meat choices: chuck eye, short plate, eye of round, kurobuta pork shoulder, and pork belly. Honestly, great value for the variety. My favorite was definitely the short plate -- it was fattier and super flavorful once cooked. The pork belly was also really good and satisfying. They also offer a Wagyu Experience for $55, which is tempting, but the regular MoMo set already felt more than enough for us. We added the all-you-can-drink option for $4, which was totally worth it. They had teas with toppings, a soda machine, plus a well-stocked vegetable, sauce, and rice bar, so you can customize everything exactly how you like it. To top it all off, ice cream is served at the end, which is always a nice way to finish the meal. Overall, great quality meats, tons of options, and a fun, comfortable shabu shabu experience. Definitely coming back! read more

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Good food, clean, and great service. Love the all you can drink option! Yum. Would love more options for sides and things but otherwise the meat quality was all great. read more

If you've been to Mo-Mo-Paradise in Japan, this location absolutely delivers the same experience. The quality of the meat is excellent--thinly sliced, fresh, and exactly what you'd expect from a legit Japanese shabu-shabu spot. Broths are clean and flavorful, not overly salty, and everything tastes balanced and well thought out. The vegetables, noodles, and sides are fresh and continuously replenished, and the dipping sauces are on point. It really feels like the Japan locations where you can just enjoy the food without worrying about quality or shortcuts. Service is attentive and efficient, and the overall atmosphere is comfortable and well-run. For anyone craving authentic Japanese hot pot or missing Mo-Mo-Paradise in Japan, this is as close as it gets. Definitely worth coming back. read more

Even though hot pot is not my favorite, I still enjoyed the food selection and price was quite reasonable! Our server was clearly new but still did a good job with checking on us at the right intervals and seemed happy to be there, enough for me to believe they take care of their workers read more

My wife and I came here on Friday for a soft opening. The restaurant looked great, clean and modern. We both had the AYCE lunch which came with 4 meats, 3 beef and 1 pork. Wagyu is only available at dinner. Service was promt and pleasant, with Taylor as our advisor (server). She explained the process if you're unfamiliar, as well as the menu items. Very knowledgeable and pleasant. There is also a Fresh Market, or minibar with fresh veggies, some udon and ramen noodles, as well as a very tasty wagyu curry. There's also a fun rice dispenser! We had AYCDrink for only a few bucks more, and was well worth it. They have 4 teas, and craft sodas to choose from, as well as a few mixins like lychee and azuki. My favorite was the Tokyo Melon soda, with a touch of lemon-lime. We chose tonkotsu and sukiyaki broths. The tonkotsu was delicious, while the sukiyaki was a little bit salty. We ended up cooking everything in the tonkotsu, then dipping in the sukiyaki, perfect combo! There are also dipping sauces such as goma and ponzu. The meats themselves were so good, nice marbling, and oh-so tender. Our fave was the chuck. Dessert was ice cream. I had dark cherry, and the wife had chocolate malt crunch. Both yummy. read more

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Came here with family last night because I've been to the Torrance location which was so good and this one is too but I wish there was more of a veggie/noodle selection. They have an all you can drink option which is an extra $4 a person. I will say, the service was really good though. All the servers were super attentive. I also love the free ice cream at the end. read more

I would definitely come back! The place is clean and the food was fresh. However, the variety of the veggie bar and sauces are okay and other shabu places have more variety. Meats were good. It wasn't too busy on a Tuesday night but our server didn't visit our table often. However, we were happy that everyone was friendly! read more

We made a reservation for this place shortly after finding out they were finally opening. We used to frequent the old shabu place that used to be here before it shut down during COVID. After months of checking online of when they would be opening, we realized that it wouldn't be, until Momo finally came up on our feed. It's a different brand so we wanted to give it a try to hopefully find our new favorite shabu place. We made reservations and were seated pretty quickly upon the store opening. The server was very attentive and walked us through the menu. We were there for lunch, so options were pretty limited. There is a walk up cold bar where you can grab noodles, veggies and a hot station with rice, curry, and more. They do have a drink station but it is extra if you would like to have unlimited access to their milk tea, soda, and toppings. During our visit, they were doing a toy drive where if you donate a toy to their toy drive, you get a free drink station access. We decided to donate and were able to try the drinks. The drinks were less than decent. They had 4 tea options but most of them were unsweetened, so not that great in my opinions. The 3 or so beef options they had were decent but the quality was not as great as I was anticipating. For the broth, I chose sukiyaki, which ended up being a way better option than their original. Their original seemed a bit bland and did not taste like much. Overall, the service there was great, which is why I am giving it the rating as I am. Unfortunately, for the price, we prefer other locations that have higher quality meat. I am unsure about the quality for their dinner menu since they do offer wagyu, but unsure if it is worth coming back for at that price. read more

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I feel that the selections were a bit limited. It's mostly thinly sliced beef and pork. I was expecting some seafood at least. Their toppings were alright plus their dipping sauces. Drinks were good. They have toppings to go with your fruit tea drinks like lychee jellies etc.. service was attentive . Our server keeps on Checking if we need more meats etc.. maybe it's because the dining experience is about 90 minutes ( if Iam correct) but it's okay. We weren't being rushed . The place is noisy but not that too noisy . It is moderate. We did ordered all four broths.. shabu shabu, tonkatsu, tomato based broth and the sukiyaki. Out of the 4 , I liked the shabu shabu and the sukiyaki . Shabu shabu is simple and the sukiyaki is flavorful. It's really up to your taste and preference. There was not much a line of customers while we were there but they are full and a busy night. The meat was nicely sliced thinly with a little fat on it. I gave 4 stars simply because of the limited selections. Btw, we picked the momo over the wagyu. I think it was the right choice. Price is sufficient.lastly, you will received a complimentary a scoop of ice cream to end your meal. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Shabu shabu ( left) and the sukiyaki ( right) - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

Momo paradise is one of my favorite spots for shabu shabu. I usually go to the Rowland Heights location so I'm glad to see there is one in Irvine now. The Irvine location has everything you would expect from Momo paradise, the great service, atmosphere and fresh & delicious meats and veggies. My favorite broths are the sukiyaki and tonkotsu and I like dipping in all the sauces they have. It's such a perfect atmosphere for families. I was able to bring my stroller in and park it by my table. If you're craving authentic shabu shabu in Irvine, I recommend you try this place. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Beef chuck, beef belly and pork belly - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

Was able to snatch a dinner reservation for the first soft opening date on 11/24/25. Weekday lunch $29.95, weekend, holidays and dinner is $38.95. Beverage fountain $3.55/ person (soda fountain, oolong tea and matcha latte with jelly and bean condiments). Beers available. Farmers market is self serve for vegetables, rice and curry. Choose four soup bases, shabu shabu is light, sukiyaki is sweet, tonkatsu is creamy pork and tomato is tomato broth. No wagyu experience for the grand opening today. All day Wednesday Sapporo is 50% off. The workers are called advisors. Meats for the momo experience includes chuck eye, short plate, eye round, kurobota pork shoulder, and pork belly. The wagyu experience is chuck eye, cross rib, and round. Dessert is vanilla ice cream, black cherry and chocolate malt crunch ice cream. Meats come out pretty quickly. Each meal is max time of 90 mins. At the 60 min mark they do last call of meats. Staff is professional, helpful and nice. Good service. Food is fresh and the establishment looks very clean. Looking forward to coming often! read more

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Clap Clap Clap Clap!! Congratulations to this restaurant's Grand Opening!! My hubby and I was here for their Soft Opening and this place does not disappoint!! If you're in the area and want some great Shabu Shabu...check this place out!! As my hubby and I are Momo Paradise fans from other locations and we are happy now they have one here, so we can now come here too. Service was 1000% AWESOME!! Food was great and we love how nice and bright it is here!! Such a happy place!! The Grand Opening is 11.28.25!! read more

First time trying hot pot ever and we will be back with our kiddos! Fantastic food, service, and value.

Let me save you some time. If you're visiting for their soft opening deal please make a reservation. I have read their ig post over and over and no where does it say make it a reservation to be able to dine in. I visited today at lunch and the 10 people ahead of me and the 10 people behind me were confused just as me. the host was busy so I asked a server and he said they were seating walk INS so we waiting but when we got to the front the host said no. This is super misinformation and FALSE ADVERTISEMEMT. Waste of my 30 mins drive since I don't live close. I can't even comment on the food except it smelled good and it looked clean. Please don't make your customers wait for no reason and be more informative on your advertisement! If you see a line at your store you should tell people what's going on and only reservations. This is so upsetting! Before you come at me I called in 3 times to ask about the wait and the automated operater hung up each time. If someone had answered and just told us about the reservations than we wouldn't need to waste our gas and time. Do better. read more

Great service and generous portions all around. They kept checking in on us to see if we needed more meats and everything is so clean. Service was fast. Payment was easy and the assortment with drinks was aplenty. Would definitely come again. Shabu Shabu is always such a healthy option, and I like dipping the sukiyaki beef into the egg! read more

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Shoutout to our server Ethan for the excellent service! He was very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly, which made our dining experience even better. The food was amazing, and all the meats were tender and practically melted in our mouths. The restaurant also looks very clean and well-maintained. We will definitely keep coming back for the great shabu experience! read more

Used to frequent the location in Mira Mesa before it closed down, so I was super stoked to see that one opened up less than 10 minutes from my house. Finally had a chance to visit this location and I could not have been happier with my experience. Quality of food was as great as one would hope for an AYCE shabu spot (I come for the meat, but its the curry that I stay for). Brian was absolutely awesome taking care of my 10-person party. Super attentive, welcoming, and all-around just has great energy. If you can ask for him, ask for him. 10/10 my spot of choice when a treatyoself is needed. read more

Brian was amazing he had such an amazing attitude. He was so bright, kind and attentive. Anderson was also super nice and amazing to have as a server. The meat quality was so high quality and the broth was so good. Will be coming back for sure read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

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Excellent food quality and special discount now made it a super good deal ! Good job employees Brian and Leon , give score 10 max for your service ! read more

If you're looking for an interactive experience for your friends and family that will please everyone--look no further! I was excited to treat my family and older parents to shabu shabu this season, and after learning about this new location, we made the 2 hour drive to try MoMo Paradise Irvine for the first time. My parents are very picky and health-conscious eaters, so finding a restaurant for the entire family to enjoy is typically a challenge. However, MoMo completely delivered. We were very pleased to enjoy a meal that was healthy, clean, and filled with options. There was something available to cater to each of our specific tastes--veggies, beef, and pork. We chose the Tonkotsu and Tomato broths. The Tonkotsu was light, flavorful, and not too salty--a family favorite. My parents also appreciated the hot green tea. Ventilation was excellent--not too distracting/noisy yet efficient in venting all the steam. While the ambiance was clean and on-point, what especially stood out to us was the superior service. As we selected our vegetables and side dishes from the "Farmers Market," I noticed the staff members continuously cleaning, arranging, and restocking the veggies/sides. Attention to detail was clearly a priority. Additionally, our "Advisors" were very helpful with taking our orders and giving suggestions on which meat selections to try, given it was our first time. Big shoutout to Cory and the manager Jeff for understanding customer concerns and addressing them instantly on the spot. Their leadership is a testament to what makes MoMo Paradise Irvine a standout restaurant for our entire family. We will definitely be back! read more

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Had an amazing first experience... the waiter was so sweet and really made sure we enjoyed the meal. We will definitely be coming back!!!

Came here for shabu in Irvine and overall the food is solid, but service has been very inconsistent, which really affected our experience. My sister came last Friday and had a great time she mentioned their server, a very sweet girl with glasses, who was attentive and kind, which made the meal enjoyable. Unfortunately, today was the complete opposite. We were served by a guy named Kenneth, and his attitude was honestly disappointing. He came off condescending and impatient from the start, and on top of that, he messed up our order multiple times. The worst part was when he asked to clear our plates and ended up spilling soup and sauces onto my clothes, without a sincere apology or any attempt to make it right. The food itself is decent and the concept is fun, which is why this place has potential, but service really makes or breaks a shabu experience. After today, I'm hesitant to come back unless management addresses the inconsistency in customer service. A little courtesy and care go a long way, especially in a place where hot soup is involved. read more

Mo-Mo is always the best. Great food and great value. The curry is amazing. Kenny P was our server and he was very professional and kept our tables cleaned and the meat coming. We even got extra servings of ice cream. Thank you! read more

Happy to visit their new Irvine location! I've always enjoyed the great food and service at their Rowland Heights spot, so I was excited to try this one--and it didn't disappoint. read more

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Momo Paradise have been my standard for shabu ayce for many years now, they have the basic understanding of Shabux2 correctly, focusing on high quality meats, high quality fresh veggies. The basic of Japanese shabu is very straight forward, kombu broth, goma dare for veggies, ponzu for meats, from here the difference is the quality of the meats and veggies, and this is where their quality shines. Whether you're a purist (like me), or liking the more current style of broths, the main importance is still the same, quality ingredients, and they nailed it. Now, the speed of deliverance is also important, the flow of food in ayce is one of the key point on how enjoyable the experience, I loooove how fast they're delivery on food, whenever we're almost done with our plates, our server asked us if we would like to have more food, and within minutes, sets of new meats are delivered, I can't tell you enough the importance of this, you almost never have to wait. For the price, and what you get, MoMo is absolutely our go to place. read more