Absolutely love this place. I tried the wagyu experience that includes all meats on the menu and access to the drink garden and farmers market, plus ice cream for dessert. Our adviser, Alex, was so helpful and brought out their special sauces that defining elevated our experience. He explained each beef profile and the broths in detail and walked us through the best way to eat. I was skeptical at first how much different the wagyu versus non-wagyu meats are so we tried the wagyu round versus the eye of round to compare an we can immediately taste the difference. The wagyu melts in your mouth, there's a stronger umami flavor, and overall sticks to your tastebuds much stronger than the non-wagyu beef. Both delicious but I did find the wagyu beef a lot more memorable and much easier to chew. The service here was fantastic and shoutout Alex again for pointing out the happy hour specials. We enjoyed $2 house sake which is unheard of! I love the ambiance in here because you can come as you are but still feels elevated and comfortable. Highly recommend to come with a friend or group and enjoy the experience together. read more

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Tomatoes in the sukiyaki broth... GAME CHANGER. Service was good, we had a reservation at 8:00 and they did make an attempt to squeeze us in earlier. Even though they couldn't accommodate we appreciated the attempt. Everything down to the food and drinks is great. Highlights: - tomatoes n sukiyaki - milk tea and coffee jelly - black cherry ice cream I deducted a star because we were a party of 4 on one burner. We saw an empty table next to us with 2 burners so we kindly asked if we could move. She said no because the two burner tables were for parties of 5 plus. Totally understandable! An hour passes and we see a party of 3 at a 2 burner table AND that empty table still empty. Food is great; make sure you make a reservation! read more

OK, so this place does not advertise that it's all you can eat at the actual location. I didn't check yelp until after the fact, but I did not see "all you can eat only" on the doors or on the windows. If I did, I would not have dined here. They should also have a sign on the delivery door that says "entrance this way" with an arrow. It was a bit confusing, but not the worst. The waitress smiled and was friendly overall, but didn't explain the process. My husband got the wagyu experience and then she just assumed that I would've wanted the same (I arrived 10 minutes later with our daughter). I don't know if it's part of the policy that everyone has to get the same experience, but it was a little offputting that she didn't talk it through with me or offer me the options. I wasn't actually hungry to begin with, so I really didn't like the fact that it is an all-you-can-eat experience. It doesn't promote listening to your body whatsoever. I think they should do an all-you-can-eat option, but I think there should be an opt out option of that too. I think doing so would allow for more people to come and feel included. There is curry that you can get while you wait for your meat to cook. The curry is flavorful, but it's a lot of just heavy foods. The flavors were pretty decent. I usually get the enoki mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms and noodles. The gonzu sauce was good. We are from the Cupertino area in the Bay Area, so we have been spoiled. Because of the fact that they do not advertise that it's an all you can eat place and there is no other opt out option, in principle, I just can't support a restaurant like this. read more

During Covid MoMo's was the only place we'd venture to get take out. Now they have come out with rice bowls and they are amazing! Their staff is always friendly and helpful. We tried the Sukiyaki Beef bowl read more

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We come here a lot! For an all you can eat place, they have a good amount of variety of choices from veggies to other hot pot ingredients. Just wish they would bring back the kimchi broth back! Service is good and ambiance is a normal setting. Wish it was a big cleaner overall... Lunch is a better deal than dinner but not much. But it is all you can eat! Someone like me who doesn't eat much wish the price as lower... you feel to get your money's worth you have to eat a lot! (I personally do not like to over eat and you can take home leftovers... wish they allow you to take home what you do not eat!) this is my only complaint, wish they allow you to take home what you do not eat, what a waste! But you know there will always be someone who will try to beat the system and add tone of "extra" leftovers and I do see why the establishment doesn't do this or they would be out of biz! read more

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The amount of choices is not bad. it is a smaller AYCE location. The meat is nicely sliced and tender after cooking. But now they charge for the drinks. Before it was included. But it is understood. The type of vegetables is good enough mixture. Sure I have been to this type of AYCE to have a lot more choices. But those places are two to three times the space. I love mushrooms and they have very fresh enoki, Oyster, smaller oyster mushrooms. They also have the black wood fungi. They have udon and ramen noodles. Service is great. But sometime it is a bit slow if they're extremely busy. But not the server's fault. Other than that they're very attentive to your refill of meat. read more

An hour and a half of unlimited meat. They give you 4 options for broth. Sukiyaki, original, tonkotsu, tomato based. You are allowed up to 2 flavors in 1 pot you share with your buddy. I got the original and the tonkotsu. They have a full buffet of condiments plus tea flavors of the month. They seem to rotate it. When I went, they had hojicha cocoa. They also have momo paradise exlusive soda, which was the momo peach and tokyo melon. They also offer boba/coffee jelly to go with your drink. I think the server is a hit or miss. My server was friendly but barely present. When she served us she was super kind. But it took forever to get our goma and ponzu sauce in the beginning. I had to hunt down a different server twice because we didn't know where to get it. She kind of gave me attitude. She told me to wait. We waited another 6 minutes and still got nothing. I hunted her down again and she rolled her eyes saying she'll bring it over. Ended up sending someone else later to get it. Maybe she was over it and was at the tail end of her shift... only god knows. The meat refills came pretty quick when our actual server came around. Besides the passive aggressive waitress, I think it was all in all a good experience. read more

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Been to this place twice already and each time it's been a decent experience. I like going during lunch time because of the prices since it's alittle cheaper around $30 as opposed to ~$40 or more depending on what you get. I normally get the tomato broth due to the light taste and it doesn't get concentrated/salty over time. Service was good, didn't have to wait too long to put in our meat orders. The servers also come by pretty often which is nice. There's a self service bar for sauce, veggies, noodles, fish balls and tofu. Also sides like curry/rice and noodle salads. The drinks are an additional charge if you want soda or tea. Which I think the tea is pretty good if you don't mind spending extra. There's also ice cream you can get after your meal and apparently it's ayce as well if you wanna get your moneys worth on dessert. Inside is pretty clean. They have both larger and smaller tables. It does get packed during lunch time. So I recommend making a reservation if you can. These can be made online. Parking wasn't an issue. It is in a plaza with other restaurant places. read more

MoMo Paradise - Tomato Broth and Tonkotsu Broth - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I've been to MoMo Paradise several times and each time I find it consistently very good. For dinner, you can choose from 3 cuts of beef or 2 cuts of pork. Though the protein options feel limited, I think the meat quality is top tier. It feels like the meat is freshly sliced each time they bring you a new round. Of the meats, I like beef short plate best because the fat to meat ratio is perfect. I like that it's a pot sharing situation at MoMo. That way, you get to try two broths. The tonkatsu is by far, my favorite. The salad bar is stocked with all the greatest hits including kale and fishballs stuffed with roe. Again, the selection isn't as far reaching as other hot pot places, but you can tell that everything is fresh and frequently replenished. Best part? You can make resys to avoid the wait. read more

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Apparently 4:30 pm on a weekday is already prime time for shabu-shabu in Torrance. I walked in thinking a table for two would be easy... and quickly learned reservations are definitely a good idea here. The wait ended up being about an hour, and we finally sat down around 5:30. Once seated, though, things moved smoothly. We went with the $53 adult wagyu option and added the all-you-can-drink bar for another $3.75, which felt like a good deal. The wagyu quality isn't the ultra-premium melt-in-your-mouth kind, but for an AYCE price point it's actually quite decent. Thinly sliced, plenty of refills, and perfect for cooking quickly in the broth. What I appreciated most was the variety at the veggie and sides bar. Lots of tofu options and a solid selection of vegetables. The mushrooms selection in particular stood out -- not always something you see with this much variety at an AYCE shabu place. For broth we chose sukiyaki and tonkotsu. Both were good, though I did find myself wishing they offered a spicy option too -- something like a spicy miso broth would have been a great addition. Overall it ended up being a really satisfying and surprisingly healthy meal. Lots of vegetables, warm broth, and plenty of protein. Just remember to make a reservation... unless you enjoy spending your late afternoon watching other people eat shabu. 4.5 stars. Great value for AYCE wagyu and a very solid hot pot experience. read more

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We ducked out of a packed ramen spot and chose this shabu-shabu house instead and thank God we did. It was busy but never chaotic, and the host still found us a table without a reservation. Our server, JC, was the highlight. He walked us through the best cuts, explained the little nuances of the broth and veggies, and even helped us pick drinks that actually made sense with the meal. The meat? Impeccable. I left completely stuffed and genuinely impressed. If you usually default to K-BBQ, skip it for a night and come here. Incredible food, thoughtful service, and a way better experience than you expect. read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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First time getting take out from here and it did not disappoint. The sukiyaki rice bowl came with a ton of meat and flavorful. Their to-go sukiyaki shabu was so filling as well. read more

Perfect weather for shabu!! This place is great, they offer curry while you wait for your soup and all you can drink teas with toppings such as crystal boba, coffee jelly, etc. we tried all the meats, my favorite was the short plate meat. Service was great! Shout out to our server Noah for being so attentive to us! read more

MoMo Paradise - Side Shabu Curry Sauce - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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I ate here many times.. I used to love it and crave it, then come get it even though it was pretty far from where I live. They used to be SO SO good, USE TO BE. Now, it's just ok. Seems like pricing went up, quality went down, it just doesn't match up. The broth even tastes different too. The only things consistent are their bar area, self-service of veggies and drinks, The curry is delicious and pretty consistent. The ice-cream at the end if the meal, because (i'm pretty sure it's Thrifty) they have the pineapple and the black cherry ice creams that are delicious. The inside is pretty big, and there used to be wait lists as the place was usually filled, but the more recent times that I have been here, this has not been the case, and I'm sure it's because of the details mentioned. The meat choices, I wished they stuck to their original of when they first opened. It worked. It was great. Quality was good. Why change it and give us sub-par stuff now. Not worth going anymore. read more

The aunties really gatekept this place from me! I absolutely adored how friendly the staff were, how cleanly the restaurant was, how easy parking seemed to be, and how exceptional the food quality was for the price. It does get a bit busier in the evenings, so come during lunch time (when all the Korean moms are out and about haha!) read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

MoMo Paradise in Torrance is an absolute banger of an AYCE shabu spot, offering both a standard and premium Wagyu option (both include the same pork items), though I would highly recommend paying up for the Wagyu as the meat quality is superb and practically melts in your mouth, especially when paired with their rich, deeply flavorful tonkotsu broth. Everything else is self-service, with a wide selection of vegetables, pork and fish balls, various noodle options, and a sauce station stocked with all the classic shabu accoutrements you'd expect. The vegetables are all super fresh, and both the pork balls and stuffed fish balls are divine, with that perfect springiness that's surprisingly hard to find (they're often too chewy or rubbery for me at a lot of places). There's even a beef curry station that was surprisingly good, though I had to resist filling up on curry and rice alone. Service was also a standout as our server, Lily, was the absolute sweetest and completely on point throughout the meal, from checking in regularly to see if we needed more meat, to clearing the ever-growing pile of plates and bowls, to offering refills of the post-meal ice cream (the dark cherry flavor is so, so good). All in all, an excellent spot for a satisfying, high-quality shabu feast at a pretty reasonable price for everything that you get. read more

I really wanted to like this place but unfortunately it was just a mediocre experience. The reservation system and seating is strange. We were at 45 minutes after our reservation. The vegetable bar was messy and always missing things and I felt like the broth didn't have much flavor. The staff was nice. read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

TLDR: It's another hotpot spot that offers mid tier to high tier meat, but fails to differentiate itself from the pack. Thoughts: It's always a fun exercise when a famous Japanese establishment opens stateside, and an even more fun exercise if you've dined in said establishment in Japan. Any reasonable diner would expect a comparable experience, but what I can't ignore for MoMo is a sizable difference in experience. I've always been someone who focuses heavily on the taste and quality of food. I was expecting a small menu with 6-8 meat choices, with each option as good as the last. This is how it was for Japan, but it cannot be said for this place. The quality of the meat is a step or two down, and the taste was closer to an entry level hotpot place than a mid tier one. You still get the buffet table for the sides and the fountain drink (+3 per person), but that is the only thing they managed to bring over from Japan. This and the ice cream. The ice cream was good (good and generous). Ambiance: You can go to any hotpot place in OC/LA and this place has the same vibe. You don't get the more upscale vibe that you have in Japan. Service: It was almost a full house, so it was on the slower side. We needed a bit more time to pick what menu and soup we were going to commit to, so the guy who came to us initially just never came back. I guess he just clocked out and didn't hand us over to another staff member. We had to call the person in the front of the house before we were reassigned another staff member to help us out. read more

MoMo Paradise - Cookies and cream - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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MoMo Paradise is a great place to come to for an authentic Shabu dinner. There was a bit of a wait for us to be seated but it is completely understandable. The restaurant isn't very big and can only hold up to 98 in max capacity. Once seated, we ordered the spicy miso and the sukiyaki broth, followed by two of each in the beef options. We made sure to order of the MoMo menu as it was our first time there. Overall, it was a very delicious and filling meal. We all left more than satisfied and were happy to say that it greatly exceeded our expectations. I cannot say anything really stood out to me more than other menu items, but my friends really enjoyed the curry rice from the self-serve bar. Also the sodas they have at the dispenser are good too, with melon being the standout. About halfway through the meal. We were able to switch up the broths and try new ones. We only made it to round two before tapping out and ordering some ice cream for desert. What I like about the ice cream they gave us was that they only give you one scoop which is just the right amount after having such a hearty meal. One other thing I liked about this place was how friendly the workers were. They took their time explaining everything to us and made sure to answer all of our questions. They also constantly checked up on us to make sure we had everything we needed! Thanks alot guys. The restaurants itself was also really clean and I liked the lo-fi beats playing in the background while we ate. Truly a chill vibe to go with a fantastic meal. read more

MoMo Paradise - The spicy miso and sukiyaki - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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We tried doing a walk-in at 4:30 pm today at Momo Paradise and were told by the host that there wasn't any availability since they were fully booked with reservations. However, looking around the restaurant, there were easily 7-8 open tables. It seemed the issue wasn't seating capacity but rather a shortage of staff to accommodate guests. It was disappointing that they couldn't be more accommodating for a small party of three, especially given the number of visibly available tables. Unfortunately, this left a negative impression on what we hoped would be a nice dining experience. There were multiple uncleared tables while walking past the restaurant as well. read more

MoMo Paradise - Multiple uncleared tables while walking past the restaurant - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I'm telling you, this place never disappoints. From the moment we walked into Mo-Mo-Paradise - Torrance, I knew I was about to enter a higher plane of hot pot enlightenment. But what I didn't expect was lunch and a live masterclass in Sukiyaki 101. Let me just say: Lily doesn't serve sukiyaki. She performs it. Watching her prepare the sukiyaki broth was like witnessing a symphony -- if violins were thinly sliced ribeye and the crescendo was perfectly swished beef in that rich, savory-sweet broth. She walked us through the technique step by step, explaining the timing, the swish, the dip into the egg, the layering of flavors -- all with the patience of a saint and the charisma of a Food Network star (slightly exaggerated, slightly). The broth? Deep, flavorful, slightly sweet, and so addictive I briefly considered drinking it straight (no judgment, please). Every bite felt like it was giving me a warm hug while whispering, "You've made excellent life choices." What a great pre-valentines experience. And then there's Kevin, the manager -- the hospitality MVP. Kevin checked in on us with genuine warmth and attentiveness that made us feel less like customers and more like honored guests at a very delicious family gathering. He made sure everything was perfect, from the quality of the ingredients to our overall experience. It's rare to see that level of hands-on care, and it absolutely elevated the whole afternoon. Between Lily's expert guidance and Kevin's stellar attention, this wasn't just dinner -- it was an event. A delicious, broth-filled, beef-swishing, joy-inducing event. If you're even remotely considering hot pot, do yourself a favor and go. Bring friends. Bring your enemies, that be some friends. Bring stretchy pants. Ask for Lily. Say yo to Kevin. Prepare to leave full, happy, and possibly Googling "how to install a hot pot table at home." 10/10. Would swish again. read more

MoMo Paradise - The glorious view of hotpot heaven - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Always so good Good selection of everything (meats, veggies, everything!) Staff is great Great discounts for families and veterans Have been coming since they opened and will be coming back over and over read more

Always great food and wonderful service. Our server was JC and he was on point. Friendly, efficient, checked-in regularly without feeling stalked. We continue to enjoy the experience here. The food quality is great, refreshing drink options, and the ice cream treat included at the end of the meal is perfect. Will be back. read more

Just tried this place for dinner and it was definitely worth it! A quick tip: Make a reservation for this restaurant because they can get very busy, especially on the weekends. The staff made the difference as they were incredibly friendly and helpful. Overall, it's a welcoming environment and worth the wait! Overall, the quality of the meats was very good. The selection is smaller, however the quality is higher and that made the difference. They offer beef cuts including wagyu as well as pork shoulder and pork belly. The cuts are perfect and the serving size makes sense for AYCE, so you don't get too full on one round. You can also grab your own veggie plates and other assorted toppings/sides including fish balls, noodles, rice, etc. I definitely recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area. read more

MoMo Paradise - Shabu-Shabu Set - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Been here a few times and having a reservation is a must especially during dinner time. Server was JC and he took care of us from the moment we sat down til we were done. Checked in with us frequently with our requests and cleared finished dishes/trays as dinner progressed so we never needed to flag him down for anything. Food was great. The quality of meat did not disappoint. The self-service bar of noodles, vegetables, tofu and fish balls were standard except for the sauces and beef curry, a very welcome plus. The fountain drinks are an additional charge but I think it is worth it since the fountain drinks are not the usual flavors you would find in an AYCE restaurant. Melon soda and boba topping options are a few examples. read more

We made reservations on a dinner Sunday and our table was ready as soon as we walked in. We had the pleasure of getting Alex as our server and when told him it was our first time -he made some great recommendations. He even made us some house sauces that really took our meat to another level. Alex was attentive and kept coming back to check in on us. read more

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Food is good, better than Mu Mu hot pot , service is great, Alex is awesome. Will come back next week. read more

MoMo Paradise - Alex! - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

We've been coming to MoMo for years! It's our favorite restaurant and our boys love going for the great food and to see their favorite server, Rey! The meats and veggies are always fresh and they have the best drink options. If you reserve ahead of time, you avoid having to wait because it gets very busy. Remember to ask for Rey! read more

MoMo Paradise - Rey is the best!!! - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

This is surprisingly one of the few Ayce Shabu places out here in the Torrance area so make sure you make a reservation or come at off hours. We came at 5:30 on a Friday with a reservation and the place was already pretty busy. There are a good amount of tables in the main area and additional tables in the back but they're a bit far from the self- serve food bars. They have a veggie self-serve area and a drink self-serve area. The drinks are extra however aside from water and hot tea. The veggie self serve area is a bit smaller than other Ayce shabu places and they didn't have as many sides. I can see it being pretty slow and crowded when there are a lot of people dining. They had curry and rice, one udon salad, and some egg rolls as prepared sides and all the veggies, tofu, fish balls, etc you expect at shabu places. The veggies were fresh and well prepared. They have 3 different types of beef and 2 pork options on the regular Momo menu. I really enjoyed the chuck eye and found the other two beef's to either be too fatty or with an odd texture. I also really liked the pork shoulder and I usually don't get pork at Ayce places. The meat slices were nice and large compared to a lot of Ayce places that just give you a small cut and they weren't frozen or stuck together. The service was good. The meat came out quickly and the servers were all responsive and prompt. They end your meal with a free scoop of ice cream as well! read more

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We went to Momo on a Saturday afternoon and had a wonderful time. The service was quick and the food was easy to order and/or grab from the bar. We didn't buy the drink upgrade though as we didn't want to fill up on sugar and boba over meats but we did indulge in the rice and curry a bit. It paired well with the chuck. We enjoyed all the beefs and pork belly and got at least 4 trays of each. We cooked them in the sukiyaki and the tonkatsu broths. I like my food salty and he likes his sweeter and it's great that Momo offers a split pot. We finished well under the 90 minute limit as the staff was very friendly and attentive with brining out refills of meat and refilling the pot. We finished our meal with ice cream and headed out. We'll gladly visit again. read more

Great food Alex our server was absolute the best. We will get soon back! The food is great quality I love the broth, ambience is inviting, see you soon. read more

致所有處在低谷的朋友們～每個人的生命裡，都有最艱難的時刻，沒有山窮水秀，哪來柳暗花明，沒有萬念俱灰，何來絕處重生～ Momo paradise, 我家兩個小孩最喜歡的火鍋店， 這次是跟兩個台灣帥哥一起過來品嚐， 朋友說不喜歡大陸火鍋又油又辣的鍋底，所以日式的Momo 是我們比較會來的地方， 好一陣子沒來，他們的價格變了，weekday 中午29.95 晚餐38.95 ， 這次來我才知道原來飲料一直沒包在裡頭，一個人還要額外的3.55，吃過那麼多次了，真是吃米不知道米價呀，，上個月來，他們的生意沒有以前那麼好了，不曉得是漲價的關係？ 還是火鍋店競爭太激烈的關係，不過之前他們強加的18% 小費已經從帳單下拿下來了，我想， 自助餐， 很多東西都是要自己拿， 真的強加小費應該是會惹起眾怒的，拿下來，應該對生意才會比較有幫助～ read more

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JUST LEAVE IF YOU WON'T BE SEATED UNTIL AFTER 7 PM Really disappointing experience. I had a group of 5. We went a little after 7pm and told we couldn't be sat until 8:45. The wait was painful but we made it through. We get seated and the server introduced the menu and specifically described it as "a 90 minute dining experience". Our first plate of meat came around 9pm and about 20 minutes into our dining experience, they told us they would be putting the drink station away and doing last call for meat. Although we had no intention of staying a full 90 minutes, I think it was extremely unethical for them to even seat us if they were going to be closing at 9:30 and rushing patrons out like we're just a dollar sign. Especially for the price of their AYCE. Places like Shabuya have twice the size of their salad bar for $10 less and they stay open later so they don't need to rush you out. read more

Food is ok. Service is not that great. The reason why i gave 2 stars is for the black cherry ice cream. Very expensive. Will i come back? Probably not. read more

It is so obvious they try hard to portion control you. Dishes are small. They only serve small portions of meat. Environment was not great. Mens bathroom had no soap, paper towel. All the hand sanitizer around the restaurant was empty. I guess the price is cheap tho read more

Food is the best. We asked for a demonstration and it was so worth it, the way it was prepped made a huge difference! The place is cute and relaxing. I've been here before but this is by far the best visit ever I highly recommend the demo. read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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This is definitely my favorite hot pot restaurant ever. You can't beat their AYCE deal! The salad bar of veggies, mushrooms, tofu, noodles and more make it so easy to grab more hot pot mix-ins whenever you want. My favs are the enoki mushrooms and fishballs with filling. They also have really good curry! Servers are always friendly and helpful. They get you set up with whichever broth you choose, and you can also get the split pots that hold 2 broths. My go to is always sukiyaki. YUM! Great variety of meat. They bring it out quickly and come to get your next order ready when you're running low. Great bonus that they have alcohol too, and meals include a scoop of ice cream for dessert. The best casual hot spot place for eating with family or friends! read more

MoMo Paradise - Kikusui Junmai Ginjo (Monday's drink deal!) Tonkatsu and Sukiyaki broths - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I always enjoy coming here when I can. It's my favorite place to go for shabu shabu. I usually get the sukiyaki broth. The outstanding beef curry is another reason to come here along with the variety of drinks they offer. The scoop of ice cream at the end is a nice way to wrap up the meal. read more

Momo Paradise is an all-you-can-eat Japanese shabu-shabu restaurant with excellent meat quality -- perfect for family gatherings. The beef is always fresh and tender, and the Japanese curry is so good that my kids always get excited when we come here. Drinks are charged separately, but there's an all-you-can-drink option, which is great. The only downside? You absolutely need a reservation -- if you don't book ahead, it's nearly impossible to get a table. Still, totally worth planning for! read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

One of my favorite ayce shabu. I love that they have curry. I really like the drink garden. Ice cream really hits the spot after. Server is nice. read more