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    Mo Mo Paradise

    4.5 (162 reviews)
    PriceyHot Pot, Japanese, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Sara L.

    Made reservations for lunch but wasn't necessary. The restaurant is clean and quiet in a good way. No loud background music, just the noise of people enjoying their hot pot. Meat quality was great and the broth was not overly seasoned which is perfect for hot pot. The highlight of today's visit was the host/server, Brian! He was so welcoming and truly made the entire dining experience pleasant. Great service truly leaves a lasting impression. I highly recommend this place! The milk tea was bland but the curry was good!

    Great deal
    Tiffany C.

    First time to try this location. I saw the 20% walk in promo on instagram and decided to try it today for lunch on Friday. It's actually such an amazing deal because Friday lunch is $29.95 and after the discount it's less than $24 per person for AYCE meats, veggies, and more. We walked in around 11:45 and it was not too busy. It started filling up more throughout our meal. It seemed like they were understaffed with no hostess, so our server Anderson was also seating people. He was truly friendly and efficient given all the work he had to do. He took our orders, brought out everything we asked for, and checked on us many times to clear out empty plates and bring us refills of various items. The short plate was my son's favorite meat. While I liked the Chuck Eye roll because it was leaner. Both were very good in the two broths. We tried many different veggies, tofu, noodles, sauces, curry, etc from the farmers market. Everything looked clean and fresh. I think it's tough to get such a good AYCE deal in Irvine, hence the well deserved 5 star review.

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    Czarina D.

    Had a great and fun meal here!!!! Was craving hot pot and decided to try this place out. WE LOVED IT! We came on a Saturday around 1PM. We had a reservation but the restaurant had open tables at the time. We loved that it was a bit more empty. The parking lot, on the other hand, was WILD! We ended up parking behind the daycare center. We opted for the AYCE Wagyu experience which was pricey but oh so good. Everything in the restaurant seemed new and clean! The servers were friendly, helpful, and attentive. And I loooved all the fresh vegetables at the self-serve bar/farmers market. So many great choices! Overall, all the meats were delicious. Fatty, flavorful, and yummy. We ended up doing the Shabu Shabu broth and Sukiyaki broth. Both were great! I really LOVED the gomadare sauce (sesame seed sauce). And I was addicted to the Taberu Rayu chili oil at the self serve bar. SO GOOD. I ended up eating so much! But I didn't feel terrible as I had a bunch of veggies too. And at the end, we got free ice cream (mint chocolate chip and strawberry cheesecake)! I would've gotten a second scoop but I was soooo full. Had a great meal! Would totally come back.

    Tiffany N.

    Tried the new shabu-shabu spot in Irvine tonight (in the plaza by 99 Ranch on Jeffrey & Walnut, in the newly renovated building). The restaurant is beautifully done--clean, simple décor, spacious seating, and a really nice atmosphere. Service was excellent and very attentive from start to finish. The meat quality was good, and the broths were flavorful, which made everything taste great. My only suggestion would be to offer more vegetable options. Compared to places like Shabu Shabu (or similar all-you-can-eat shabu spots), this one had a smaller selection of vegetables, seafood, and add-ons. Overall, we had a great experience. I'd highly recommend making a reservation--they said they get very busy.

    Hailey S.

    came for dinner and there was no wait. they had a promotion the time i went and i had a good meal. the meat quality is quite good. but very filling so be wary when ordering alot :) veggies and toppings were arranged nicely and neatly. there are many tables and they are spaced out nicely. i liked the curry and the rice portion machine. soup base was alright, nothing crazy good service and nice staff!

    Shabu Shabu
    Tiffany C.

    This hot pot spot replaced house of shabu shabu which was a UCI classic. Now, it's been remodeled since the fire and has a variety of small and larger tables for seating. There's also a large variety of vegetables which I really appreciated. For the menu, you can opt for the wagyu or Momo experience, one is more expensive than the other. You order the meats from your server but everything else is self serve. Our server was very attentive with the meat ordering which we appreciated. One note of feedback was that their tonkotsu broth and tomato broth could be more flavorful. The sukiyaki was definitely the star of the show for our meal

    different meats from the momo menu
    Karen N.

    i've eaten at other momo paradise locations before, and this one was still just as consistent in service and quality as the others! i came on a sunday afternoon with my cousins, and we had a reservation for our large party of 12. even though we were a little bit past our reservation time, the workers were super nice, understanding, and accommodating to our situation! they were also able to sit us all together, which was really nice for us to still eat and hangout with one another. in terms of food, we ordered from the momo experience, which had an unlimited amount of all of the meat cuts that we liked! this also gave us access to the farmer's market area, where we could pick out our veggies, noodles, & other protein types, and to the unlimited yummy curry & rice. we chose the tonkotsu and sukiyaki soup broths for our base, which were flavored well and not too salty or sweet. we also added on the drink garden to get access to the drink area, and i really enjoyed the momo peach soda! momo paradise is a pretty standard shabu shabu place, but it's always consistently good every time i go! definitely one of my favorite places that gets it right every time!

    Rosie H.

    Parking can be annoying since there are so many great places to eat there and the grocery store is there too. But luckily, I was able to score a spot and meet up with friends. The place is AYCE and you have 90 minutes to eat everything at $54.95 per person. They had rice and curry where the veggies were located. We opted for the wagyu meats (American wagyu round, American wagyu cross rib, American wagyu chuck eye). We ordered meat after meat after meat. We also opted for the Sukiyaki and tomato soup base with eggs. Our server's name was Kenneth or Kenny. But he was very helpful and prompt with getting our orders in. The interior is minimal but comfortable. Everyone's pretty busy eating away and trying to get as much meat as possible during their stay.

    One of each protein offered for dinner, tonkotsu broth and sukiyaki broth
    Winny K.

    Absolutely love Mo Mo Paradise! The service is awesome and Brian always takes super good care of us when we visit. Shabu ingredients are delicious, great quality and bang for buck since it's AYCE style capped at 90 minutes. Veggie options are fresh and plentiful and the beef and pork options range from lean to delightfully fatty. Also love adding on the unlimited drink bar because of their specialty teas and toppings. My favorites are the Yuzu Jasmine and Passion Fruit Oolong teas. Can't get enough! Ambiance is casual. We always leave feeling super satisfied. Thank you so much for the care the staff puts into prepping the ingredients and service.

    Toppings are sweet so be careful how much you add
    Vince H.

    Arrived around 5:30 on a Tuesday night and it was dead, just the way I like it. Glad they opened a location in Irvine because as much as I like their shabu, the drive the Rowland Heights was rough. I always get their Sukiyaki broth with egg to dip. Lunch Mo-Mo experience would be ideal bang for your buck at $38 but if you go during dinner you're looking at $50. Wagyu experience isn't needed in my opinion if you order the Short Plate which is the fatty underbelly, but if you want leaner then get the Chuck eye which is the upper shoulder. What's special about MoMo is their rice and delicious curry available at the veggie bar. Their curry is so good I'd buy it as a lunch combo if they'd offer it. Would highly recommend this place for your next shabu experience.

    Nancy L.

    I'm so excited Momo Paradise opened in Irvine! It's a chain Shabu place from Japan and they have it all over the world. I've had it in Taiwan and Torrance so I'm very happy it's finally closer to me. I was able to book reservations online for our party of 7. Check in was easy and we were seated right away. Our server was very thorough in explaining how the process works. I got the Shabu Shabu broth while my kids got the tonkontsu broth. For a small additional price I upgraded to the all you can drink option which included an assortment of sodas and teas. The meat came out fast and they were good quality. I also love the farmer's market where you can grab your own veggies and other food items. I really liked the unlimited Wagyu beef curry rice. For dessert we can order ice cream through the server. Parking is a bit tough since this is a popular plaza with 99 Ranch and other restaurants so be sure to give yourself extra time to find parking.

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    Danny N.

    Food is really good! Service is outstanding! Ambiance is great! The reason for the 4/5 stars is the selection. While it has a decent selection of assorted meats and veggies, it's a very competitive area and other AYCE shabu restaurants in the area just have a better selection. I really did enjoy the custom sodas they offer and the teas and milk tea options are great! Great prices if you do their happy hour or get them on weekdays.

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    Micaella S.

    Very clean and friendly staff. No wait time on a Thursday afternoon at 5:15pm as the place just opened and it was empty. The only thing that's different about this location or maybe all of the location is they now charge for the drinks (3.95). The curry is still delicious and the meats are good quality!

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    4.5(799 reviews)
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    My kids and I love hot pot and eat it pretty often, and this has become one of our regular spots…read more We've been here a couple of times before but just hadn't gotten around to leaving a review. We came for dinner yesterday and were seated pretty quickly. I really like the variety of soup bases they offer, and the meat quality has always been solid. This time we tried the tom yum, sukiyaki, and pork bone broth--all of them were delicious. The sauce bar is also very good with lots of options. Dinner was $39.99 per person, which I think is a great deal, especially since it includes one premium item per person. We chose abalone. Service was good overall. The only downside is that the sauce bar, dessert area, and the section with skewers, veggies, and sides can get pretty crowded when it's busy. The space is a bit narrow, so it feels tight during peak times.

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    Prime Hot Pot recently switched their menu from AYCE to a la carte - while I had never tried them…read morewhen they were AYCE, I can say that the quality of their dishes and meats/seafood on their new menu is fantastic. In particular I really liked the grilled beef tongue and Wagyu platter. Of the two broths I tried (Beef Bone and the mild House spicy), I preferred the Beef Bone, which was rich and flavorful. The House spicy had a decent Szechwan kick to it even at mild. The staff here were very nice and parking is plentiful at the District. Overall definitely recommend to anyone looking for a good hot pot spot.

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