Been coming back here for special lunch occasions with my team and I found this place still very delicious and serving high quality meats. I've been going here since they opened over 7 years ago. Th ey still have a decent lunch special and the quality is still top notch. Their meats are fresh and the veggies and toppings are delicious. The price point is a value for high quality AYCE. Service is always good and staff check in on us regularly. The place is nice and clean and not super loud. read more

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Main always go to for broth is the sukiyaki. Sometimes Tonkotsu on other half or Tomato. You can ask for egg also (if want that sukiyaki egg sauce remember tho the egg is raw, they don't use pasteurized) Good quality meats, mainly go for the fattier beef cuts. Chuck Eye (mid fat) and Short plate (fatty) are my main choices. Eye of Round is too lean imo. The service are always quick and always servers are very helpful and responsive. Comfortable seating and clean tables. The floor can use some power washing as it seemingly a bit sticky today. Overall always a great experience and good times. One of my go-to out here in Torrance. read more

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Food: it's always good, my whole party loved it sadly they didn't have the mochi that we came for. Service: it was good Ambiance: it was welcoming read more

Famously known as Nabezo in Japan, Momo Paradise in Torrance is an awesome place for Japanese style AYCE hot pot. Meats are nice, you can get unlimited milk tea, and they finish off your meal with ice cream. What's not to like? They now have the new option for Wagyu meats for ~$55. I suppose this is to compete with the high-end hot pot places that are on trend. I usually go with the regular "Momo menu" with their standard meats for $38 for dinner. Access to their fountain drinks and milk tea is now an additional $3. Hot green tea was complimentary/included in the price. I'm okay with passing on the premium wagyu meats because, though wagyu is delicious, it's also very rich. After a few rounds, wagyu starts to weigh on you. On the regular menu, I usually stay away from the lean meats and stick to their short rib and pork belly. The marbling on these meats is nice. My wife and I like to have tonkatsu and sukiyaki broths. I appreciate that their vegetables are also AYCE. Their japanese curry is also a hidden gem that I can't skip here. I tend to go to this location in Torrance, but they also have locations in Arcadia and Irvine. Overall, I think that the experience at Momo paradise is great and worthwhile. Lastly, if you are coming here, definitely make reservations ahead of time on yelp or opentable - wait times can otherwise be difficult/impossible. read more

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Mo-Mo Paradise is my go-to spot for a reliable Japanese-style all-you-can-eat hotpot in the South Bay area. Bottomline: soup is so-so, condiments and meat are above-average, and the vegetables are good. The meal is limited to 90 minutes, which has been enough time in my experience. I've eaten here seven times, and the quality has been fairly consistent across visits. The self-serve station is generally clean, well-stocked, and regularly refilled. During busy weekends it can get a little messy, but I've never found it unhygienic. The staff are attentive enough and are usually quick to clear empty plates or bring additional meat. Since my rating is mainly based on the food, that's what I'll focus on. There are four soup bases to choose from: Shoyu, Tonkotsu, Sukiyaki, and Tomato. They all appear to be pre-mixed. So they are okay. Shoyu is my favorite. It's balanced and clean, making it the most forgiving as the broth becomes more concentrated over the course of the meal. Tomato is light and fairly balanced, although the tomato flavor comes across as a bit artificial. Tonkotsu is acceptable, but it's saltier than I'd like and doesn't have much pork flavor. Sukiyaki is the worst. It's too concentrated at the start of the meal, can you imagine how overpowering this gets by the end of the meal? The meat quality is solid for an AYCE restaurant, although the meat selection is limited to 5 choices.. The beef short plate and pork belly are the best choices if you prefer richer, more marbled cuts. The leaner options are decent, but they aren't as tender or flavorful. The sauce bar has a good selection of ingredients, making it easy to put together a dipping sauce that suits your taste. The vegetable station offers a good variety of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, noodles, and other hotpot staples. The selection is consistently replenished, and I haven't had issues with freshness. Overall, Mo-Mo Paradise isn't the most memorable hotpot restaurant, but it's a dependable choice when I'm looking for Japanese-style AYCE. The ingredients are generally fresh, the meat quality is good. read more

MoMo Paradise - The whole hotpot setup - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

I usually don't do AYCE places, but for Momo Paradise I make an exception! I love being able to cook your meat perfectly with lots of variety of meats and side options. The place is clean for an AYCE, although the floor can sometimes be a bit slippery. The curry rice is great, and the service from our waitress Vicky was excellent. I tried the tomato base, and it just gave it a little tomato tangyness. read more

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Quality of meat and veggies are supberb. I have been dining in this locations for years and yesterday it's still exceptional. You can order up to 10 plates per order. The service is fast and quick. Inside is clean. The buffet section is kept tidy and have all the veggies you need for hotpot. They have amazing sauces and the fountain drinks. You can also supplement curry if you are still hungry. The place gets busy on the weekend so make sure you make a reservation ahead of time! read more

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Got the MOMO Experience with the SHABU SHABU broth. Everything was delicious. Good quality beef. The self serve items were fresh. The curry was tasty with a little bit of sweetness. Service was very friendly and extremely prompt. No issues with parking. A special thank you to our server, Ily, for the great service. According to Ily, the most popular broths are SUKIYAKI and TONKATSU. read more

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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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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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Shabu shabu was fantastic! The meat was high quality, fresh, and when dipped it cooked perfectly in the rich, flavorful broth. The broth was definitely the highlight, it added so much flavor to every bite. Everything tasted fresh and satisfying from start to finish. I'd definitely come back again, service was also 10/10 read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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The food is always great at MoMo. We made reservations to ensure we got a seat on midday on Saturday. The staff were super kind and always attentive. They were never far away when we needed to ask them something. The drink bar and salad bar are also great because you can easily grab whatever inclusions for your shabu you want. I recommend the bok choy and the savory stuffed fish balls. The one issue we had was the ambience. There was a party eating toward the back of the restaurant. They had three children, probably ages 8, 6, and 3. The children were running around the restaurant playing tag (screaming and running) while the oldest child had her iPad at full volume in the quiet restaurant. The staff had to tell the children and parents (who did not care that their children were running amuck) to stop running in the restaurant. The youngest child wasn't even wearing shoes or socks. The waitstaff had to dodge these running kids while carrying bowls of hot soup and trays of raw meat. Obviously, this is not something I can fault MoMo for, but I wish they were stronger in their policy of making sure children are under control so other patrons can enjoy their meal. It's the fault of the parents who allow their children to behave in such a manner in a restaurant. read more

MoMo Paradise - Half Sukiyaki half Tonkotsu Shabu - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

Came here about a month ago and ate so much delicious food for only $38.95 (dinner price). I came with family and didn't know they have two different time schedules on the weekdays for lunch and dinner. The lunch time is from 11am-2pm and the dinner is from 4:30pm-9pm. The good thing about that was we got to be the first group in the restaurant, with no lines. You get to pick your choice of broth and meats to dunk from the waiter/waitress and it is brought to you. Noodles and vegetables that you can put in the broth are items at a buffet counter that you go get yourself. I will definitely be coming back to this place. read more

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Good quality food. A bit disappointed by the minimal selection for lunch vs. dinner menus. The service was not awful but not great either. I felt like I constantly had to ask for the server instead of the server coming in to check on us. All in all food is good aside from the lack of selection, service could have been better. read more

MoMo Paradise - Japanese Near Me - Torrance, California

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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Just went to MoMo's couldn't be happier I was presented with great service especially from Vicky. The place was nice and clean and the Food... amazing couldn't be happier. 100% coming back read more

Had a lovely dinner there with my son, his wife, my mom and husband. Service was great, selection was good. Really enjoyed the meal. Also they had senior pricing which I was finally able to take advantage of. read more

1st time coming here and having something like this. I am very picky with foods and i liked it. I only mostly had noodles and meats with a side of rice. Service was good. Chill place we had reservations so no wait time. They do "kick you out" lol. Lots of parking bc its inside a plaza. read more

MoMo Paradise - 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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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

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 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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Great experience, Vicky was our server and she was always there to make sure we had what we needed. Thank you, Vicky!!

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

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

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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Our server, Vicky Le, was helpful in orienting us to the menu. The condiment and drink bar are accessible and stocked. The broths were tasty, especially the Tonkatsu. We enjoyed the experience and will be back! read more

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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Great taste good service! Boy it smells great when coming into the restaurant! Decor is modern and clean!

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

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

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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I can't believe I haven't reviewed MoMo paradise. We have been coming here for 7 years. The food never disappoints. Always consistent. I love the reservation system. Do no try dining without one. It cuts down the wait for a table. They have different broths, meats and vegetables to choose from. The quality of the meat is top notch. The service it A+. The drinks are delicious too. read more

* Great service - friendly and quick * Clean and organized * Ambiance was welcoming, quiet and comfortable * Great food What I like most and also really appreciate was that the meat is consistently good. At other places the first order was delicious. The second order was okay, but as we ordered more premium meats the quality became poor. This did not happen. You are definitely getting the value for what you pay for. Thanks MoMo for a delicious, enjoyable dining experience! My kids who aren't too into hot pot loved their meal as well and can't wait to go back! 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

All these years I have passed by this place I finally stopped in. We were greeted and seated as the waitress came over to give us the scheme of things and how it works.. She was very helpful, polite and explained about the (help yourself) produce, noodle, rice and fountain drink bar worked. I've been to a few Shabu shabu restaurants but I don't know why I never tried this establishment. It is my new favorite place for hot pot. It was $60 for two people, all you can eat on the lunch menu. The foodI, broth's and sauces were damn tasty, so you we will definitely be back. read more

I've been here several times now and had their Hot Pots with different flavored dipping sauces but I LOVE the Sukiyaki flavor, THE BEST and this is my GO-TO place from now on! All You Can Eat (AYCE) high quality meats to veggies and a non-alcoholic drink bar (tea, soda etc) and an ice cream scoop dessert is included at the end! You pay per person and get 1.5 hrs of stuffing yourself plump! What's not there to like about treating yourself?!? Also DoorDash delivers from here- not the whole AYCE thing but they run specials often. Go check them out! I'm going back tomorrow lol 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