My favorite hot pot to date. I like mixing the spicy sukiyaki and spicy pork broth together , it's sweet and salty. I also order the mokkoji cut marinaded as it's the perfect ratio of fat and lean . The place is very modern feel and the servers were very quick and attentive read more

I had a great experience here! The staff were super friendly and accommodating. I really appreciate how they honored our reservation time although we were a little late. The premium meats were delicious, everything was so fresh and tender and melted in my mouth. Probably the best hotpot I've tried so far. The vibes were great too. A perfect place to get some drinks and enjoy some good food with friends. TYSM Mokkoji Milpitas! I'll be back and I'll have to try the one in SoCal next! read more

Pros: fire crab is bomb and the share platter is a great deal! The marinade here is super yummy. Napa, bok choy and kale are unlimited. They do refill the sauce and soup. Servers are nice. Cons: I wish enoki and carrots were unlimited too! It is a tad salty for me. The lot is kind of crazy for parking since it's the Trader Joe's lot. Kind of a small space. The Yelp waitlist isn't always on. read more

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Mokkoji joins the Milpitas community located across the street from Great Mall situated behind Trader Joes. The parking garage is quite tight and can fill up on weekends. We came on the day before grand opening and we were pleasantly surprised by the quality. Immediately as you walk in, you'll notice the restaurant is on the smaller side compared to other shabu shabu restaurants. The tables are long and it seems like a lot of reviewers mention you may be seated right next to a stranger without a divider, which could be awkward or hard to enjoy your meal without listening to another party's conversation. The menu features a few set options as well as a la carte. I would say the set is only worth it if you drink or want the dessert. If you came strictly for hotpot, I would stick to a la carte section. * spicy pork broth - upcharge but made the beef and veggies extra flavorful. Its worth the splurge. * flat iron mokkoji cut - highly recommend this cut! Both the marinated and non marinated options are great as we did half and half. The marinade kind of just dissolves into your soup but both tasted delicious. Mokkoji checks all the boxes. Premade thoughtfully crafted sauces, high quality meat cuts, and fabulous service. If you are someone who prioritizes high quality food (and willing to spend a bit more) rather than quantity, you will enjoy Mokkoji. read more

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*Visited around 4:30pm on a Wednesday with a party of 2 I finally got a chance to try Mokkoji and I was pretty impressed with the staff and food here. The restaurant itself is a little on the smaller side, but you are able to join their Yelp Waitlist before arriving to restaurant. Keep in mind that there's a parking garage right next to the restaurant- it's a very quick walk :) The staff here are incredibly kind and was able to explain the menu very well. OKAY THE FOOD: * Sukiyaki broth: I am an avid sukiyaki shabu pot person, and had to try their sukiyaki. I didn't realize the broth came with mushrooms and had planned to take them out, but our waitress noticed and was quick to get a new pot for me- I have a mushroom allergy but it's not super intense, and I didn't tell our waitress but she was SO sweet and made sure I didn't have a pot with any mushroom. * Marinated Prime Rib: my GOODNESS was this cut delicious. I think I like a tad bit more than their marinated brisket. I definitely want to come back and try their other meats and their combo sets. read more

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First time trying the shabu shabu at Mokkoji, and we were surprised to learn this is their newest location -- they even have one in Indonesia. We ordered the all‑beef platter combo for two and added a marinated flat iron beef plate for our group of three. The combo comes with veggies, rice, six garlic shrimp as appetizer , two drinks or beers, and two ice creams. Just note that the price does not include broth. We tried the spicy pork, spicy miso, and fire crab broths. They also offer ponzu and sesame dipping sauces. Presentation was solid and the beef quality was definitely nice. Prices are on the higher side, especially considering it's not all‑you‑can‑eat, but overall it was a good experience for a first visit. Service was ok, need to keep asking for plate and bowl when they get the broth first without utensils. I also hope that they will offer refill for drinks and have options for more than 2 combo in the future. read more

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Love love love! Went here with some friends to try it out. I've had Mokkoji before in SoCal a few times, but this was both of my friends' first time. Mokkoji is in a little plaza with a Trader Joe's and Starbucks nearby. Theres a parking garage connected to the Trader Joe's, where there's retail parking spaces (both on first and second floor) available. Since we went on a Thursday evening, parking was very easy. Mokkoji itself is a small restaurant, but there were a good amount of tables available. Since it was a weekday, there was no wait at all. Our server was also very sweet, and helped explained the menu to us since we wanted to try the bigger meat bundles. She also suggested popular broths and marinated meats! Overall, she took care of us very well. The meal itself was absolutely delicious. I had the spicy sukiyaki broth and it was spicy and sweet but savory all at the same time. You also get a cup of rice, udon noodles, an assortment of veggies, and tofu in addition to your meats. Everything tasted so good and fresh. You also get sauces on the side, and the sukiyaki also gets an egg sauce. The sauces definitely elevated the eating experience. Overall, it was super tasty and service was awesome. Will definitely come here again! :) read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Beef sampler. Pork broth, spicy pork, and spicy sukiyaki. Delicious!! - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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My friend and I have been regular customers of Mokkoji when it was in Socal, so we were beyond excited to see it come to the Bay. Unfortunately, our experience was quite disappointing. My friend's spicy miso tasted like instant ramen soup base, and towards the end of her meal, the waiter offered to add more miso to the broth. The soup finally tasted like miso, but we were basically finished with the meal. Ultimately, the meal came out to $50 per person, after tax, tip, and the additional card charge they apply, which could've easily been the price at an AYCE buffet elsewhere. I would highly recommend getting your shabu shabu fix somewhere else, where you would get more bang for your buck. read more

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First off, I want to share that I love going to the Mokkoji branches in OC/SoCal and I try to go there whenever I am in the area. Once I found out that they would be opening one in the Bay Area, I had to go and try it for myself. Unfortunately, the quality of their food wasn't as good as the ones in SoCal and the menu costed more. I came with a group of friends during lunch time on a Friday. There was no wait and we got seated almost immediately. The server was very attentive and explained the menu quite well. I decided to get the Mokkoji cut with the marinate on it. I asked for the marinate on the side and they said they can't do that (in the SoCal branches this wasn't an issue). When the food came, the meet was super thinly sliced... like crazy thin and I was very surprised since I know the branches in SoCal were very generous with the cuts. I am just upset that I have to pay more and get smaller cuts. I will still be going to Mokkoji but not this branch unless they fix their serving size issues. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I love mokkoji in socal so I was super excited to see one open in Milpitas!! The food is good and I love the sesame sauce! All the ingredients were fresh and its one of my favorite shabu spots of all time. Service was super good but the wait time was sooo long :( we were first on the waitlist for 20-30 minutes and it was also raining, not the restaurants fault but theres not much awning to hide under to avoid the rain. I liked how clean and spaced out the tables were though! Everything felt very clean and it wasnt too cramped. But mokkoji up here is definitely more expensive and the prices were hard to justify for the food read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Bottom is shared size and top is a large - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The service is really good, they were nice and quick once we were inside. They did check up on us here and there how we liked the food. The meat was arguably the best thing here. Extremely solid. And the sauces were pretty good. The place was cozy with modern asian decor. The thing I couldn't get behind was the broth, the original had a shroom taste and the miso had no miso flavoring. The side of greens with a bit of noodles was lack luster. It felt like a little this and that. I think it woulda been nicer if it came with more of one green. Or the choice between no rice for more noodle. The pricing for sure was not worth it in my opinion. A plate of 3 meats with broth was around $60 a person. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Taro, Lamb, Pork - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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The popular Mokkoji, a casual Shabu Shabu spot, finally opened up their Bay Area location. I've been staring at this spot every time I'm at Trader Joe's and am so glad they're open! I had a large flat iron Mokkoji cut and New York for the meats. Both meats were really good, although I prefer the flat iron cut, it was flavorful and well marinated with garlic. They also have a $24.99 lunch which includes a regular size brisket (originally $29.98) and tea. Also they have unlimited rice and veggies (only for the bok choy, lettuce and kale) so be sure to ask for extra veggies! The fire crab broth was sooo seafoody/ crabby, it was not bad but also not that good. I also tried my friend's pork and spicy pork broth, and the spicy pork broth was the best of the 3 broths we had. Dinner time on a weekday had no wait. Although the place was full when I left at 6.30pm. read more

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The hype is real yall! It's pretty darn good! My friends and I were a table of 4 and came around 7:30pm on a Sunday and waited for about an hour and 15 minutes until we got seated. They cut off the online waitlist sometime past noon I think so you can only waitlist in person. We each decided to do the "SPECIAL FOR 2" with the beef sampler set since you can get a variety of different meats. It's $119 for the beef sampler set which is around 60 per person if you're sharing for 2. It's definitely well worth the price for how much you're getting! The special for 2 also comes with two sets of refillable rice, house made sauce and veggies. It doesn't say on the menu or I'm just blind but it comes with garlic shrimp as an appetizer. For the veggies only the bokchoy and and the kale are refillable. You also get a choice of drinks that come with either 2 pints of Sapporo beer, 2 hot/cold sake or 2 soft drinks. And then for dessert you get 2 choices of taiyaki ice cream with your flavor of choosing. I love that some veggies are refillable but I will say they skimp out on the enoki mushroom. I wish there was more enoki but it was literally a few strands. However, I do love that it comes with a tofu with the mokkoji branded on there. As for the sauce this place does not have a sauce bar. They gave you 2 bowls of sesame sauce and some other yummy sauce that I'm guessing is similar to ponzu with soy sauce or something. We also for their pickled cucumber with chili oil as an appetizer and it's marinated and pickled nicely with yummy tangy flavor! They have a good variety of broth flavors and I chose spicy sukiyaki! It was really yummy and you can ask them to make it more spicy. But beware because the spice they use it actually pretty spicy and I'm a spicy lover! The meats were pretty good quality and you can choose to have them come marinated or not. We asked our server what he recommends and he said we won't be disappointed with marinated so we tried that. The marinated meat is good but it changed the flavor of my broth overtime as I put in more meat. Persoanlly I prefer it non marinated for next time as I like to taste my broth at its original state. Because at the end my broth was just really salty from all the marinated meat that was cooking inside. The garlic shrimp were really good and I really like the outside coating. It was flavorful and I liked the sauce they paired with the shrimp. I got the yuzu nade as my choice of soft drink and it's really good! My friend got their iced matcha green tea and it's really watered down. I could barely taste the matcha and it just tasted like mainly of water with added sugar LOL. LOVE that taiyaki icecream comes with the special two set! They had either vanilla or chocolate to choose from and I got vanilla! The inside of this place is quite small though and that definitely why the line takes so long! I hope they can expand this restaurant here because it's good and popular! I highly recommend trying this place out and getting the special for 2 beef sampler set. After taxes and stuff but before tip it was around 73 for each person which is so good for how much you're getting. I was so extremely full by the end of this but satisfied. read more

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I knew we were going to wait for a really long time if we went on a weekend and we had a big party of 7 but decided to take a risk. We wanted to be prepared so we came at 5:30pm. I asked for the estimate wait which quoted at 30 minutes which I already thought was strange because the entire restaurant was full. We were lucky enough that there were only small parties in front of us but it still took an hour and a half to get on the top of the list. It got to a point where they were seating smaller parties that were line after us and they even seated a party of 5 that came after us at a table of 6/7. We talked to the host and apparently they had a reservation, so I would definitely call in if you have a big party. It's super cool that they're taking reservations for 5 people for such a busy establishment. Overall food was not bad, I just don't think it's worth the wait. I would recommend to go during the week day, off hours, or when the hype dies down. read more

Mokkoji is located under an apartment complex, Graham at The Fields. Not sure if they have their own parking area but we just found 2 hour street parking at the Gideon Apartments complex right across the street. We arrived about 10 minutes early before opening on a Friday and there were two groups already waiting. We got seated right away once they opened. I was really surprised at how small the restaurant was.. not many tables since it's a small space. It was clean with high ceilings though. We ordered... FRIED FISH CAKE BALLS $11 -fried fish ball with fish roe. Came with a side mayo-chili powder sauce. Good, nothing too special. I enjoyed how creamy it was. 4/5* FLAT IRON "MOKKOJI CUT" (R10pieces) $28.98 + FIRE CRAB BROTH +$5 -served with set of rice, house-made sauces & veggies. Came with half a raw crab in the broth. Broth was sweeter than expected.. with a hint of seafood. The flat iron was very soft and tender when cooked. 4/5* TORO "FATTY BELLY" (R10pieces) $30.98 + SPICY PORK BROTH +$5 -served with set of rice, house-made sauces & veggies. More of a savory broth. The meat had a good amount of fat to meat ratio. 4/5* ADD ON-GLASS NOODLES $5 -loved how chewy they were after we cooked them! Pricey though since the portion was small. 4.5/5* ADD ON-MEATBALLS (5) $10 -pretty good and fresh. Made in-house so they were super soft. They were on the sweeter side which was kinda odd..and definitely not worth $10. 3/5* Our server was friendly but definitely a newbie. He had to go back to the kitchen to get some answers for our questions. They kept bringing us other peoples orders which I thought was kinda funny...happened about 3 times. We also had to ask for rice but it wasn't ready at the time. The rice was grain rice? It was super mushy the first round, and a bit dryer the second round. Their rice and veggies are unlimited though! You get a side of ponzu and sesame sauce. If you like "spicy," you can ask for their spicy drops which they will squeeze into your sauce. The server said it was ghost pepper. I asked for 5 drops and there definitely was a kick! Overall we would come back if we were craving. Their meats are definitely better than most and their broth tasted unique. Service was friendly with some kinks. I wouldn't wait too long for a table though..would definitely come on a weekday. read more

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Finally tried Mokkoji and it's easily my new favorite hot pot spot! It's located right below the luxury apartments across from Great Mall and parking is pretty ample with a retail parking structure plus additional spots outside. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and I loved the variety of meat cuts and options to choose from. One standout for me was the ghost pepper spicy drops -- such a game changer. You can add them to your broth or sauce depending on how much heat you want and they bring a really nice kick. Each order comes with veggies and you can get unlimited refill on certain veggies (bok choy, kale, and cabbage). A couple of small downsides: I do wish they offered single-eater beef combos so you could try a wider range of beef cuts without committing to full portions. Also, the menu can feel a bit overwhelming on your first visit since there are so many options and it's pretty busy visually. Overall though, definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to! read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

The broths and sauces are decent but doesn't stand out to me compared to other good hot pot/shabu shabu places. The gomadare was a little salty and not nutty enough for me. Ponzu was decent, but not zingy enough for me. They give smaller portions of rice and veggies, which I'm fine with, but the rice and certain veggies are refillable. Good tactic for them to reduce waste and be more price efficient. I tried their flat iron, brisket, toro, and New York. Flat iron was the most tender and was my favorite followed by toro. You have a choice of marinated versus non-marinated meats, but toro by default is marinated. I think the marinade is like a garlic oil/paste. The pricing here really bothers me. The price per cut of meat increases for each portion size instead of being a flat price across the board. For example, for their popular flat iron meat, 10 pieces is $28.98, 14 pieces is $33.98, 20 pieces is $43.98, and 32 pieces is $64.98. Each tier increases in price by multiples of 5, but the size doesn't increase proportionally. It's crazy to me that between 10 to 14 pieces, I'm paying $5 more for 4 pieces and between 14 to 20 pieces, I'm paying $10 more for 6 pieces. I think Mokkoji is average shabu shabu, but it is very pricey for what it offers, and I do not think the long waits are worth it (our wait was 1.5 hours on this visit). It feels like they're charging premium prices for a not very premium experience. Comparatively, for around $36-$46, I can get good authentic AYCE shabu shabu at Kiwami for dinner, and it's even cheaper during lunch. Mokkoji's most expensive meat tier is about $115 for 32 pieces, but for around $90-$100 at Mikiya (their top tier), I get AYCE Japanese wagyu. I will not be returning Mokkoji. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

As most places reviews I go a couple times and average out the experiences. Overall had to give it a 4/5 your experience will depend on a bunch of different factors Adding broth flavor is extra but very worth it Spicy Crab (+$5) - 8.75/10 Spicy Pork (+$5) - 8.5/10 Mix Miso/Spicy Pork (+$5) - 9.5/10 The mixed broth of miso and spicy pork was significantly better than just the pure spicy pork in my opinion. Spicy Crab was also very delicious as well but the flavor profile of the mix miso / spicy pork was far superior than the others I've tried Favorite two meats I get max size for shareable are listed below. Important to keep in mind vegetables are unlimited refills but only cabbage, bok choy, and kale. So you don't get the carrot, Mokkoji tofu, Enoki mush, udon , or the lemon. Quality of the vegetables are average, fresh but portion sizing is minimal. The rice is also unlimited too but also average quality Mokkoji Cut - 8/10 Toro Cut - 8.5 / 10 Service was great every time I went, they do a great job as expected since their initial opening it has generating a large amount of traffic, and everytime I have went I have encountered at least two people I know at this location. Estimate wait time always 1 hour minimum if you go after 5pm. There's no parking in the front, your best bet is to park in the Trader Joe's parking lot to the right of Mokkoji This location has 4 tables x 4 stovepots , 2 tables x 2 stove pots, and 2x common tables with 8 stove pots. Total seating amount is 36 individual pots but can accomdate for more if you want to split pot. The staff does a good job about gauging their audience, they cater the music for more family style when families arrive and then if it is more of the younger crowd they play music that generation likes on the Aux When I recently I went they kept having their lights go out due to some electrical issues which is the only thing it lost points for JD Big Back Tip - Get an order of marinade on the side, they use this to top their meat but when you order the large shareable only the top couple pieces get it , so ordering it on the side allows you that flexibility to control how much flavor read more

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The Yelp iPad wasn't working for check in and we were waiting for about 5 minutes without any eye contact from the staff while we were waiting to be seated. A different staff member walked in from the front door to clock in at the computer by the iPad but didn't make eye contact with us either or talk to us that someone will be with us shortly, so that was a bit distasteful to have not been acknowledged or greeted. It almost made us leave without dining but someone eventually came out afterwards. This was particularly disappointing due to the reviews of friendly staff so we thought during an hour before dinner rush at 6 would be ideal but I guess not? Once we were seated, we were assisted fairly quickly so I don't know what had happened. Everything was fine after that. We ordered the shishitto peppers as an appetizer and waited until the middle of our meal for it to come out. Thinking it was forgotten and we were prepared to cancel, we had flagged down a server to ask about it and we were told there weren't anymore and it'll be removed from our order. About 10 minutes after that, the server that took our order said there was no more and it'll be removed from our tab. While the reassurance was nice, I think there could have been better communication among staff. Food wise, the meat was wonderful. We got it marinated and everything was so tender and the presentation was great. The portion was small (for the udon and veggies), although the veggies has unlimited refill. The portion of the 2nd one is not as big as the first, but still enough for you. The broth options were wonderful! I actually enjoyed the original broth a lot :) it was flavorful and light! I'd like to be back but hoping that service would be more consistent next time. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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One of the best shabu shabu hot pot places I've had in the bay area. Came in for their lunch special, which was a regular size of the flat iron mokkoji cut (5/5, delicious and amazing) and unlimited grean or black tea ($25), which came with rice, udon, and veggies. A good deal! I got the marinated meat on my friend's recommendation, and it was truly so delicious. It's marinated with some sesame oil, sesame seeds, green onions, and it really made the meat taste so delicious. In terms of quality, the meat was so soft and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.  I got the miso broth, which tasted yummy but more on the plain side. My friend's spicy pork broth was delicious, not too spicy for those like me who are sensitive to spice. I'll probably be getting this one next time.  This place is definitely more on the pricey side, since it is not AYCE but you can really taste the quality of meat. I loved dipping my meat in the ponzu sauce, and my veggies in the sesame. Service was also excellent. I accidently made my broth too spicy by adding spice drops (VERY spicy, do not try unless you are serious about spice!!!), and I asked for more broth to dilute it. Our server just offered to remake the broth, and I was able to enjoy my food a lot more. Super considerate! Waitlist is through an ipad yelp, but they were not busy during a weekday lunch. Parking is around the new apartment complexes, street parking, and great mall right across the street. I'll definitely be back, some time in the near future :) read more

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First Mokkoji to open up in NorCal and it definitely did not disappoint! Came during lunch and there was no wait at all, which was a huge plus. The lunch special is such a great deal for the quality and portion you get. I went with the spicy miso broth and it was so good--rich, flavorful, and super satisfying. Pro tip: if you like it extra spicy, make sure to ask for their special drop to kick it up a notch! Everything tasted super fresh, from the meats to the veggies, and overall the quality really stood out. Had a great experience and will definitely be coming back! The staff is super attentive, quick and nice! read more

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Mokkoji was my go to in Irvine so I'm so happy the finally decided to bring it to NorCal! I love how there is a parking structure conveniently next door. It is shared with Trader Joe's but there are plenty of spots with the shared first floor and the floor above for retail parking. With the opening being so highly anticipated, we decided to visit a few weeks after, in hopes the wait wouldn't be too bad. As a group of 3, we were seated within 30 mins on a Saturday at noon. Thought that was pretty good considering it was the weekend. I'm not sure if there was Yelp waitlist at the time we visited but with being such a popular spot, it's great that Mokkoji decided to implement the online waitlist. The restaurant itself is very clean and spacious with plenty of seating. There is a small bar area as well with additional seating. Our go to broth is always the spicy pork broth with the marinated toro belly. We wanted to try something different so we also ordered the zabuton wagyu to share. The quality of the meat is melt in your mouth good! I also appreciate how generous they are with hot drops for the sauces and the broth because I love my food spicy. Besides the top tier hot pot, you have to try the fried fish balls. They are so good! I could eat the whole plate by myself. The garlic shrimp is also really tasty. There aren't many shabu places that have good hot pot AND apps too. Throughout our entire meal, we were very well catered to. Joanna, Jenny, and Dylan always came by to check up on us and made sure we had everything we needed. All I can say is I'm excited for my next meal at Mokkoji!! read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - toro x spicy pork - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Onto lunch an up-and-coming new star in Milpitas: Mokkoji Shabu Style. We got there right when doors opened at 11:30 and could already see a small line forming. Luckily, we were seated right away and the customer service was superb from the start. Not AYCE, but they do offer premium meats à la carte. What I loved most was their set menus perfect for groups like ours. We opted for marinated meats, and the set came with garlic shrimp appetizers, beer or sake, rice, and veggies. You also get to choose your broth, with meats perfectly paired on the menu. I asked my friend how this spot hasn't blown up on social yet, and she said it's basically in a soft opening but already open to the public. Definitely coming back!! read more

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Mokkoji is finally in the Bay Area! I was super excited to see this since their SoCal location has been on my list for a while. I visited fairly early into their soft opening. They're located by Great Mall, right next to Trader Joe's. Parking was a bit tricky to figure out; we ended up parking across the street in the apartment lot. First impressions were a bit off. There wasn't a formal waitlist system, so when we walked in, we waited at the front and tried to make eye contact or flag down a server several times. We ended up standing there longer than we would've liked--just to get on the waitlist. The servers seemed pretty avoidant, and we noticed this was the case for parties that arrived after us, too. I'm hoping that after some time, they've figured out a better system for this! Once seated (about a 20-30 minute wait on a Sunday at lunch), we realized the menu was quite difficult to figure out. We were seated in the far corner and it took some time again to flag down a server to ask how the menu worked, since it was our first time. Initial impressions: it's expensive here! I've read from other reviews that their OG location is a bit more affordable. Onto the food: I REALLY enjoyed the meats! I ordered the spicy sukiyaki broth and it was a solid 4/5. I do appreciate that there's a good variety of veggies, too. However, I was disappointed to find out--only after overhearing a neighboring party--that they offer unlimited veggies and rice. This wasn't mentioned to us, even though we told the server it was our first time when ordering. I was even more disappointed to learn after my visit from Yelp that the sukiyaki is supposed to come with a dipping egg, since I didn't receive one. :( The ventilation here isn't great, and after some time eating, it started to feel like a toaster oven inside with the sun blaring through the windows next to us. For this being my first visit, I was quite disappointed especially having such high expectations from hearing so much about their other locations. I'd probably give it some time for them to settle in more before giving them another shot. read more

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So happy they finally opened a location here! It's located right across Trader Joe's so luckily there's a parking garage nearby. I came on a Saturday during lunch and the wait was about 30 minutes which was faster than expected, and by the time we left there was no wait. My friends and I all ordered the Spicy Pork Broth, even though it's an extra $5 I think this one is a must when coming to Mokkoji as it's super flavorful. I got a small marinated Toro Belly and the portion was more than enough for me. My friend enjoyed his Flat Iron as it's less fatty, and the Wagyu here is also good! Not many shabu places in San Jose have good quality toro belly so that'll definitely be my go-to when coming here. The garlic shrimp and fried fish balls were also yummy, they were light enough to enjoy on the side of our shabu. The ponzu and sesame sauces here are also top tier, I love adding hot drops to them. The quality of the food is the same exact as their SoCal locations, and the customer service here is probably even better because of the speed. The whole staff was very attentive, Dylan made sure we were taken care of without having to constantly flag him down. I don't think it's as small inside as some people may say, and it's also super clean. Can't wait to add Mokkoji into my shabu rotation! read more

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4.5 stars maybe? okay this place was so hard to find.... tucked away in a lil corner underneath the residential high rise place inside was kinda packed for a Monday lunch - made me wonder how they magically found this place bc it took us soooooo long lol service was pretty good, food came out promptly beef sampler came w.... a lottt of beef got the basic soup which was a lil bland & I wasn't much a fan of either of the sauces they provided but o well all the meat was good & seemed freshly cut & good quality beef sampler also came w free taiyaki ice cream - we were told the two options were matcha or red bean so we chose matcha but then we were given matcha red bean so lol read more

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Came in on a Monday night around 5 pm and we were seated right away. The tables are long so it's hard to hear and they won't let you sit side by side sadly. There also is a high pitch noise that comes from the induction that really hurt my ears if you go past 1400. It is also freezing inside so bring a jacket. We got the Mokkoji sampler for 2 and the beef was really yummy and the scallops, the rest of the items were ok nothing special so recommend getting the beef options. It comes with two drinks which the yuzu lemonade was so good but the iced matcha was so sweet (don't get the sweetener). We really enjoyed the garlic shrimp. The refills of veggies was really nice and overall we enjoyed the meal. You also get dessert at the end which was a taiyaki ice cream. Staff is nice here and parking is street parking around the buildings. read more

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Mokkoji Shabu Shabu is consistently excellent! I've had it in Irvine many times, and it's still really good every visit. The ingredients are fresh, the broth is flavorful, and everything is cooked perfectly. It may not feel "fancy" or overly special, but that's part of the charm--reliable, satisfying shabu-shabu done right. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I was finally able to try this hot pot place. We went on a weekday when the weather was pretty warm, so thankfully the wait wasn't long. They offer a great selection of meats, though it's not all-you-can-eat. We ordered the beef platter to share among three people--even though it's meant for two--and added an extra beef plate. Everything came out beautifully presented, and the quality was great. We all chose the sukiyaki broth this time, but I'd love to come back and try some of their other broth options. One nice perk is that the rice and vegetables are unlimited. If you order a platter, it also comes with a soft drink and ice cream for dessert, which makes it a really good deal overall. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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I tried this place in SoCal first and it left a good impression on me so I decided to come back when it opened here. The wait was long which was expected so I definitely recommend putting yourself on the yelp waitlist beforehand. For the food we got the Special for 2 option and 2 large meats since we had 4 people. The meat was really fresh and so was the seafood. I really liked how everything was clean and well maintained. Our server was really nice and we also got desserts at the end of our meal for free. read more

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I've always wanted to try Mokkoji whenever I visit SoCal, but I never had the chance. I was excited when the milpitas location finally opened! My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday around 2pm. There was a decent number of people there, but we were seated right away. The restaurant was a bit smaller than I expected. My friend ordered the spicy pork broth either regular fatty beef, while I got the fire crab broth with large flat iron. I personally preferred the spicy pork broth, but the fire crab was good as well. We also tried the yuzu-nade, which was really refreshing and yummy! Overall, the meal was great. The servers were attentive and friendly throughout our visit. I'd definitely come back again! read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

This is my first time to try this Japanese Shabu Shabu restaurant in Milpitas . We tried the same store in Irvine before and it was amazing . The menu is similar. You can choose to have grilled meats or Shabu Shabu ( hot pot ) . Beef sampler $119 for two is a good choice with many different kinds of beef. Their meats are all top quality, much better than most hot pot place . We order the premium black angus beef section " toro fatty belly " for one person 10 pieces $30.98 . You have the options to add more meats like 14 pc , 20 pc and 32 pc for small fee . We only order the 10 pieces toto fatty belly today because the beef is cut thicker and longer than those in Haidilao hot pot . With the vegetables basket , tofu , noodle and one bowl of rice , 10 pieces of beef is more than enough. You can choose the basic broth ( we did ) free of charge or pay $2-$5 extra for chicken broth or pork bone broth , etc . We managed to eat all the beef and vegetables some rice and we each have a 500 ml left over soup to take home with us . The soup is very tasty with all the beef and vegetables cooked inside . It would be great to use it for another noodle soup and meat at home. Highly recommended. There is a paid parking garage next to the restaurant. We arrive by 5:30 pm on a Tuesday night . There are free tables as we walk in. Another time my friend came at a Friday night and the wait was over 2 hours . They left and could not wait that long . Restaurant is tiny with two bigger tables for 6 . Most tables are for 2 people and 4 people. Arrive before 6 pm Monday to Thursday will be the key of no waiting . There are many other kind of beef for us to try next time . Plan to return soon . read more

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Mokkoji was such a treat for dinner tonight. Our server Nhi was very patient with us while waiting for our entire party of 7 to come. It's my first time here and I was a bit confused looking at the menu to order at first since it's a bunch of different options to choose from. I got the spicy crab to try and it was great! I can't handle super spicy but Nhi was able to put a note for half the amount of spice for me, and it was perfect. As a large party, we got a couple shareable portions of the famous beef belly. It comes marinated and we were asked if that was okay, and of course it was! The meal does come with refillable veggies, udon and rice, as well as the sauces. Only thing I would say is I wish the servers came by more often to check-in with us to see if we would like more broth, and take away some trash from our table. But they were pretty busy once 6/6:30 hit. Maybe there were 3 servers? Idk but the restaurant itself wasn't too big to handle. There were 2 long tables that seats 8, couple 2 tops, some 4 tops, plus bar seating (maybe 4-6 seats?). Would love to come back and try their lunch special or their special for 2 on a date. read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - beef belly cut marinated - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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===TL;DR=== - Spicy sukiyaki broth - Shabu selection section: 10 pcs flat iron "mokkoji cut" and 10 pcs toro "fatty belly", marinated ===TMI=== First and foremost: NOT AYCE. They're an à la carte style. There are residential street parking and also residential retail parking garage available in this area. Don't let the "residential apartment garage" deter you away as they do have parking spots for retails. Ngl, their menu was quite confusing. I think normally, it's either an AYCE menu with everything listed or it's à la carte with package options. This place.. had many sections and it's quite hard to navigate and gauge proportions. We contemplated between "special for 2" or the "shabu selection" and order individual cuts of meats alone. I settled for the single cut orders to mitigate the confusion. Highly recommend the toro fatty belly marinated. This cut looks fatty but didn't taste as fatty. It was actually quite balanced. The flat iron cut was on the thicker end - not my preference. The spicy sukiyaki broth felt like a joke cause it came as just plain looking sukiyaki broth.... So I was wondering where was the "spicy" part. I used a ladle and stirred it around.. to find out there was just a big chunk of spicy paste (I'm assuming) just balled up. So I had to mix it around and even so, it didn't taste like a spicy broth. Be aware!! They do offer a "spicy" sauce... so spicy that it comes in a dripper. Don't add too much to your sauce or you might get lit haha. Overall... the meats were great quality but it didn't feel like anything over the top for me. read more

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We usually eat here when we are in Irvine. For SoCal I would say Mokkoji is the best, but for NorCal I am a one pot girlie We came in on a Friday around 330 and it was nearly empty. Just about 3 other tables. Service was great Food was pretty same as socal read more

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I've never tried the SoCal locations, but my friend has been waiting for this spot to open up, so we decided to go for lunch on a Sunday. It wasn't too busy at around 1 pm, but we still ended up waiting 40 minutes or so. I expected the wait to go by a lot faster since they were pretty efficient at seating everyone, but it is a small space, so maybe that's what took longer. It's close to Trader Joe's so we could've walked around to kill time while waiting, but we chose to do that after. The menu is pretty interesting; it took us a while. to decide between the different combo sets that they had. Originally, we had a larger party but it was reduced to just us two. I think our total was around $50 each, which was on the higher end, in my opinion. The meat quality is really nice, and you had the option to have it marinated. I would be back with a larger party to try out all the different cuts! :) read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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This place is honestly soooo good and is def my favorite shabu place now. Ordered the shared combo + and extra 10 of the beef belly with the marinade. The veggies was the perfect amount! Went a little towards the end of the evening and seating was about a ~30 min wait so not too bad but we did have to share a table which wasn't that big of an issue. I will def be coming back ~still thinking about the beef belly!! read more

Mokkoji Shabu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Milpitas, California

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Mokkoji is one of my go-to spots for hot pot in Milpitas! The broth is flavorful, ingredients are always fresh, and I love that you can customize your meal with different proteins, veggies, and noodles. The lunch special is definitely worth it if you're able to eat on weekdays! The staff is friendly and service is usually quick, even when it gets busy. The restaurant itself is clean, cozy, and great for a casual meal with friends or family. Definitely recommend if you're craving comforting hot pot in the area! But keep in mind it is NOT AYCE for those who prefers more meat, then you'll have to pay more for quantity. read more

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Was super excited to try this place since I've been a big fan since trying it in SoCal. Definitely almost exactly similar to the SoCal locations. I came during opening week on a weekday and there was still a long wait and I think the servers weren't ready for so many people to come, we weren't attended to for almost 10 minutes when waiting to let them our party size and then we had to wait about 45 minutes for our table. The cuts of meat were great and I highly recommend getting them marinated! The meats are on a thinner side too so I'd definitely order a little more than you'd expect. They don't do the spices in your sauce unless you ask. They also didn't have some of the combos for 2 which was disappointing but hopefully that's changed by now! Parking was a bit challenging since this place is located in a residential area with lots of tall apartment buildings. And by the way, this place is not AYCE! read more

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l've heard great things about Mokkoji's locations in SoCal and I always thought their marinated meats looked so good when I saw posts online... but honestly, it didn't really impress once I finally tried it... My group of four had pretty similar opinions that there were better options around, with regards to the quantity, quality, and price! It's about $30/person for a 10-piece meat set, which comes with two sauces, veggies, and a bit of rice and udon. We tried the marinated flat iron Mokkoji cut and the toro fatty belly. The toro was decent, and the marinated flat iron was ok but nothing special. I think you can get a refill on the veggies but it wasn't super clear to us. One thing that threw me for a loop was that they charge for all their broths ($1-$5) except for the original green onion/kombu dashi broth. The original broth is a bit plain and simple but isn't bad - it gets better toward the end once the meat and veggies cook in it to give it more flavor. The sauces were a ponzu and sesame (?), and they have a super spicy chili where even one drop is super hot. The tables are quite large, so if you're sitting across from someone you're pretty far apart. Also because of that, there aren't many tables in the restaurant. If you come as a party of two, you might be seated at the same table with another party and there's no divider, so you're basically dining with strangers lol Overall it wasn't really special and it didn't really hit, so we would've preferred other spots. read more

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