Only ok. Their house broth tasted like nothing, no flavor, and their pork broth was pretty bland. Meat was fine but nothing special. They didn't have the best variety for veggies either, no eggs (chicken or quail), bean sprout, and other items. Only one sauce option. $3.99 I want to say was the price for drinks, so soda items or they have two teas and a matcha milk tea. Three ice cream choices for dessert. Service was slowwww. We loved our server but they rarely checked in on us. It was pretty busy but we could see some seats free. Been to three rolling heights location and I feel like they had more choices. read more

The service was amazing--our server consistently checked on us and kept our broth refilled. The restaurant was a good size and decorated in a modern style. We chose tonkatsu and sukiyaki for our broths and mostly ordered beef, with chuck eye being our favorite. They also offer hot drops for those who enjoy a spicy kick. We ended our meal with ice cream; the options were vanilla, strawberry, and mint chocolate. I went with vanilla. read more

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This is my first time at this location. Its so close to work i can have it 3 times a week! Let me first tell you about Jan C. Hes so welcoming. He asked us all the questions and told me I can do the review too! You bet your sweet sukiyaki butt ill do that!...and he got us! Holy smokes hes the guy. I love the ambience this location has, and theres an automated rice dispenser!! MIND BLOWN!! Im so excited to "dip" in and eat. I will definitely be back. We usually rip a pack and here's the pull...Forever Young read more

Mo Mo Paradise - A horse and fishballs - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

Momo Paradise is a solid spot for AYCE shabu-shabu. They offer an all-you-can-eat option, and you can add an AYCE drink package that includes a soda fountain with some unique sodas, plus a milk tea and fruit tea station. The basic menu includes a selection of four meats, along with access to a salad bar and a rice dispenser machine. Everything is convenient and well-organized. At the end of the meal, they offer ice cream--vanilla, green tea, and one other flavor I can't quite remember. Service was good throughout, with staff checking in regularly and clearing plates. read more

I've had their other location (Rowland Heights) bookmarked for ages so when I heard a new one opened up in Irvine, I knew it was finally time to try it. The interior was very clean and bright. Service was pretty attentive and we were seated within 10 minutes. The server did a great job explaining how to order and gave us her recommendation on the meats. We decided to opt just for the MoMo experience, as I felt like the Wagyu experience pricing and value would be better at another spot. They also have an ayce drink garden which I thought was pretty cool, but was a little bummed that you had to pay a little extra for it. Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but I did feel like at around the same price point, there are other hotpot and shabu spots that offer more variety. If you don't need a large selection to choose from, then this spot might be suitable for you. I'm not sure if I'll be back soon unless my friends want to try it. || L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G || -Cross Streets are Jeffrey Rd and Walnut Ave. -Located in the same plaza as 99 Ranch, HeyTea, Tofu King, Kaju Tofu, etc. -Parking is usually brutal here but we arrived around 8pm on Saturday and it was relatively easy to find parking || F O O D / D R I N K S || Meats for MoMo experience: Limited selection but I would say the meats were pretty fresh. Server was constantly asking us if we wanted more meat so it was nice to not have to flag them down for that. Farmer's Market: This is where you get your veggies, noodles, fishballs, and tofu. Unfortunately, they didn't have spinach which is my absolute favorite thing to grab at shabu, so I loaded up on the enoki mushrooms. They don't have any seafood options unless you count the fishballs. I think the Farmer's Market could be replenished better. At times, some things were empty. Drink Garden: Like I mentioned, I wish this was included but I ended up opting for it just to try it out. I think I really only liked the Oolong Tea that they had and I'd probably pass on adding the ayce drink garden option. Wagyu Curry Rice: It's pretty cool how they have a rice dispenser, it's more sanitary that way. Actually this was probably one of the best things that I had here, so I would recommend trying it. Sauces/Condiments: They leave Ponzu and Goma sauce at the table. It is open container so I do hope they do use new ones for each customer, otherwise that might be a bit unsanitary? There's really no sauce station, so if you like it simple, then this selection should be fine for you. read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Thrifty ice cream - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

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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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We were so excited to try this place out since we recognized the name from our trip to Japan, and the location we went to there was fantastic. For our first visit, we made an appointment and decided to try the more affordable "Momo Experience" along with the Drink Garden (unlimited drinks). First off, the drink selection is fantastic. Their boba-like drinks are very unique and tasty, and they also have a soda fountain. We stuck with the 3 beef options of Chuck Eye, Short Plate, and Eye of Round. Eye of round having less fat, but sliced smaller for easier consumption. Short Plate has more fat and more tender. Chuck Eye is right in the middle, having some fat and just the right amount of tenderness. For our broth, we chose to go with Sukiyaki (sweet soy) and Tomato on our first visit, but when we came back at a later time with a larger party, we were able to try the Tonkotsu (pork base) and Shabu Shabu (just kombu). From light broth to strong, it would be Shabu Shabu - Tomato - Tonkotsu - Sukiyaki. The Sukiyaki comes with a dark orange yolk egg, just like Japan! It's a bit strong, so I would advise to get Sukiyaki along with a lighter broth. Their self-serve bar is fantastic and is constantly being refilled and cleaned. There's even a cool steamed white rice dispenser that weighs and drops rice into a bowl below at the touch of a button. We pleasantly enjoyed the buta (pork) udon salad at the front of the salad bar. The staff at Mo Mo Paradise is top notch. They were very excited to explain their menu and all our options. We had the pleasure of being served by Brian, and have since been served by him several times since our first visit. Brian and his fellow coworkers are what makes this place shine. They're so attentive to all our needs during our meal. Empty plates and trays were quickly removed, sauces, broth, and napkins were refilled regularly. Their staff is top notch! To end our meal, we had chocolate chip ice cream, strawberry, and vanilla. On one of our visits, Mo Mo Paradise was celebrating an anniversary and had hazelnut mochi ice cream! We can't wait to go back again! read more

I was driving by and this place caught my eye. After finding out the place is a shabu place we decided we had to try this place. We were greeted by a server and seated almost immediately. Our server (i think his name was Kenny?) was phenomenal! Attentive and brought us everything we needed. They had a self-serve bar where we could get vegetables and seafood for our table and a drink bar with an assortment of drinks. The vegetables were fresher than most shabu places. The star of the place was the meat. The meat was very fresh and tasted great after boiling in the tonkatsu broth. The only downside for us was the hotpots were communal as opposed to having your own shabu pot for each person. On the side note I really loved rhe beef curry! read more

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It was my first time here at Momo, and honestly I will definitely be coming back. The food here is great, and so is the customer service. Kenny was so personable and funny. He was super patient with us and very knowledgeable about the food. We asked a lot of questions because one of our friends has an allergy and another is really picky, but he really took the time to answer all our questions and didn't make us feel rushed even though it was really busy. The food was delicious. We loved the chuck eye and Kurabota pork! Also definitely get the pasteurized egg! It's a game changer! The sukiyaki base was my favorite, and it was super easy to find parking. Love how friendly the staff is, the music and the coziness of it all. Definitely coming back when it rains! Thanks again Kenny! You're the best! 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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I came on a Monday afternoon. With the 20%, my lunch was $25 and spectacular. The short plate is my favorite. Their meat quality is superb. The meat does not break or fall apart when you cook. I hate that. The pieces of meat are of substantial size. You can taste the flavor, have an actual bite to chew, and feel fulfill after eating. None of that paper meat that dissolves like tissue. The sides are fresh and the sauces are aromatic, not generic. They give you ice cream at the end. The strawberry is delightful. I am and will come back. I have 2 qualms with this place. One, they do not have fresh chop garlic out. You must ask for it from the back. Two, the bowls are a bit small so making a "noodle" bowl at the end will be a bit cumbersome. read more

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

The service was super friendly,quick, and attentive which made my experience even better.The quality of the meat and veggies really stood out especially for the price. Everything tasted fresh and high quality. Definitely worth getting the unlimited drinks too because they have so many great and unique options.The sukiyaki broth was my favorite, perfectly balanced and super flavorful. I'll definitely be back. read more

We had a great experience at Mo-Mo-Paradise! The AYCE shabu shabu offers good quality meat and fresh vegetables, making it a healthier and satisfying option. The place is clean, and the servers were attentive--kept checking in and making sure everything was going well. Drinks and ice cream at the end were a nice bonus (especially for my 4-year-old!). Super convenient when you don't feel like cooking but still want a wholesome meal. Would definitely come back. 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

I'm so glad they're here in Irvine! My husband and I would drive to all their locations in SoCal from Irvine! Service is top notch; they brought in ringers from their different locations! They have the vegetable garden and even a wagyu menu option. There's not much you can get wrong here; everything is delicious and the exceptional experience you get at other Momo's. We went and was quoted for a 1 hr wait, but Jess was able to get us in within a half hour. Thanks, Jess! Welcome to Irvine! read more

Mo Mo Paradise - Sukiyaki and wagyu! - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

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

I usually go to the Rowland Heights location even though I live in Irvine, so I was really excited when this one opened closer to home. I first stopped by in December hoping to buy gift cards for friends, but they didn't have any available yet. It seemed like they were still getting set up, so I didn't think much of it at the time. A couple weeks later, we came back for lunch. We didn't have a reservation but figured we could just wait for a table. When we arrived, we were told it was reservation-only, which felt a bit confusing since there were quite a few open tables. They eventually seated us in a corner. During the meal, the sunlight coming through the window made that table pretty uncomfortable and there were no window shades either. Probably because the restaurant is newly opened. The overall experience just didn't feel very smooth. The self-serve area for veggies and noodles also kept running low and wasn't being refilled consistently. The meat quality was just okay--not really anything special compared to other locations and restaurants. I'm not sure if it was because they had just opened, but things didn't feel fully organized yet. That said, I do understand these types of hot pot restaurants are more about the food than the ambiance, but even then, the execution and flow of the experience just felt a bit off. I haven't been back since this visit. read more

Such a fun all-you-can-eat hot pot experience! We came to celebrate our boys' end-of-school-year report cards and took advantage of the Star Student promotion--what an awesome way to reward kids for their hard work. They loved the hot pot and were especially excited about the ice cream treat at the end! The customer service was friendly, and we loved the Star Student recognition wall--it made the celebration feel extra special. New modern seating and set up. Great food, a fun family outing, and a business that truly supports and celebrates kids' achievements. We can't wait to come back! 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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If I could describe my experience here in a single word, it would be QUALITY. Walking in, the atmosphere was very clean, as all restaurants should be. A friend and I were then greeted by friendly staff, and quickly seated before giving a quick run down of what is popular and recommended. We decided to go with the basic option (not the Premium Wagyu option yet), where we tried 1 of each cut option. In the end, it was obvious that our top 2 recommendations must be the Beef Chuck Eye and the Pork Shoulder. Super fresh, amazing quality, and of course AYCE! Of the 4 soup options, we picked the most popular combination that Anderson recommended: Tonkotsu and Sukiyaki. Tonkotsu is a good broth that you typically get at hotpot places. Honestly can't go wrong here. The sukiyaki was a great new experience for us! It was more like a salty "sauce" that you cook your meat in, dipped into whisked raw egg, and enjoyed with or without veggies. It's not new for me to eat raw egg, but I felt like the quality of the egg was great compared to other places. A strong outer brown shell with a beautiful orangey (not yellow!) egg yolk. If it doesn't scare you to try raw egg, I loved the freshness of the sukiyaki + raw egg, and would recommend it! We also tried various veggies, udon, etc. I can't get over how pleasantly surprised I was with the udon. It was great because of its soft, chewy texture that was both fun to eat and delicious. My friend and I would both argue that the udon + sukiyaki sauce here makes a better udon bowl than Marugame's! (No shade, but iykyk how overly salty theirs can be). To finish off our meal, we were given the options to try Vanilla, Strawberry, and Black Cherry ice cream. Like everything else we've tried here, these were of great quality, but the Black Cherry ice cream is a MUST GRAB for my friend and me. We're still craving it into the next day! The amazing, friendly staff all around would recommend visiting during Happy Hour, where you can eat for 20% off! The price is already pretty good for QUALITY AYCE, so this is just the cherry on top. My only recommendations for this place is to increase their meat and veggie options! Specifically, I NEED to see LAMB options. For my friend, he is used to having way more salad bar options. PLEASE incorporate more options, maintain the great environment, staff, quality of food, and we WILL be back! TL;DR Environment = Clean and organized Staff = Amazing, informative, friendly Food = Amazing quality, but limited options Price = Good, yet to try 20% off during Happy Hour Recommendations: Add LAMB and more salad bar options! read more

Amazing food and service. The place is clean, prices fair. We drive 2 hours ( in traffic) to the Irvine location. We used to go to the san Diego location but they closed it. Wish they would open it in sd again. It was closer to me 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

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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This place is pretty awesome!! I took my mom here to celebrate National Women's Day and we both enjoyed it. The food was yummy! I love that you do not get charged for whatever you can't eat! Our waiter was awesome, he was hilarious! The buffet section is smaller compared to the other one that I have been to. We would definitely come here again! read more

very horrible, there was no wait but made us stand in the front for a few minutes before acknowledging us... The restaurant was half empty, and couldnt seat us accordingly. The guys that explained the menu was very talkative and made us waste time on our experience. They ignored us and didnt take out our empty plates. We came towards the end and never ask us for more meat while they were so focus on closing up the restaurant. They put up the chairs around us and made us leave asap... Very horrible read more

We had a party of four and they squeezed us into a small table with one hot pot. Doesn't make sense if party of two shared one pot. Also the service was mediocre I brought three friends visiting for the first time and waiter barely explained the menu and process. We were really disappointed... 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

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

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Made a reservation for 8 during lunch and was seated immediately. The staff were very friendly. The quality of food is great. Their vegetables were fresh and had a great variety for you to choose from. Definitely go when hungry since it's all you can eat. Their dipping sauces were so good. All different with distinct flavors. Kid friendly too. After your meal they serve each person a bowl of ice cream. Nice touch after a great meal! read more

Overall a very pleasant dining experience. Thank you for the excellent service and food 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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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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