Ali was a great server he made great recommendations when I asked and made sure that everything was up to standard. He has a great smile and is seriously the nicest guy. Would come back just to be served by him again he's dope read more

My new favorite hot pot spot in OC! The AYCE meat, soup base, sides, hot food bar, drinks, and service are amazing -- all for $36.99 (the cheaper option; the premium one is $58.99). I especially loved the Sukiyaki broth because I've been trying to find a spot that really makes it well, and this place did it for me. I also appreciated how many vegetable, noodle, and hot food options, including sweet potato noodles, sesame seeds, potstickers, and more. At the end, they offer yummy ice cream. The flavors included matcha, strawberry, chocolate chip, and vanilla. The inside is pretty spacious, and the tables are spread out well so you won't be bumping into other guest that much. I went on a Monday around lunch, and the wait wasn't too bad, probably 20-30 minutes. I can imagine this place is busy during the night and on weekends, but I'd definitely come back. read more

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The service here is not the best. There was lots of waiting time for meats and other questions we had. I liked that they have a soda fridge that is unlimited and included in the AYCE packages. I ordered the thai soup base, which I enjoyed. It had a strong tangy side to it. The other people I came with did not enjoy their soup bases. I also really enjoyed the buffet area which had lots of yummy food. The place was packed on a weekend evening. This seems to be popular; however, I probably would not come again due to the wait time! read more

BAD OWNERS Hot pot is okay, but they wouldn't let me use a $5 off coupon for Lunar New Year on the full-price lunch. Quite a deceptive bait-and-switch, really, leaves a bad taste in my mouth. The t&cs don't mention it's dinner only. Not coming back because of this. All That Shabu is way better. ###Note to the owner below - It's not a "Special" if you run it constantly. There were no discounts on my FULL PRICE lunch, therefore it should have qualified. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - No where it says the full-price lunch is excluded - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

We went to Moomoo Hot Pot in Irvine on Saturday night around 8 PM. They don't close until 11 PM, so we expected a normal dining experience. Unfortunately, almost all of the ready-to-eat food was gone when we arrived (see photo). Most trays were nearly empty with only scraps left. While we were there, employees were scooping up the remaining food to pack for customers who ordered through the Too Good To Go app. I understand trying to reduce food waste, but it felt unfair since we had just been seated, paid full price, and hadn't gotten any food yet. I asked an employee if they would refill the trays, and she said, "I don't know. Maybe." No additional food was brought out for the rest of the time we were there. It was frustrating to pay for a full buffet experience three hours before closing and not receive it. I hope management improves how they handle late-night service and balances dine-in customers with app orders. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

First of all, for an AYCE shabu shabu spot, MooMoo Hot Pot is truly a great deal for the quality that you get! My favorite shabu shabu place in this area is Dad but I would say that MooMoo is the best AYCE Chinese-style hot pot around! I personally don't love wagyu hotpot even though I only really ever get beef so I got the standard menu and although the selection of cuts was small (just three) it was quality! I would rather places have higher quality and less variety than the other way around. Additionally, their sauce bar is insane so if there's a sauce you've always wanted to try, here's your chance! There are also canned soft drinks and desserts included in the price. I don't recommend the ice cream as it was very grainy. Save your calories for other yummy items like the fish roe stuffed fishballs and soft shell crab! read more

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It's a decent hot pot place with lots of options to choose from. Only things to mention is that some of the servers spoke limited English so we did find it difficult when we were ordering and please cut the Napa cabbage into bite size. This is another one of those places that I just don't think about going back because of my experience the first time. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

I found this restaurant on the Too Good To Go app. Not knowing what exactly I was ordering, I ended up getting to try a variety of options. Upon arrival, the staff was friendly and put my order together. Some items that stood out was the Mapo Tofu and the Crawfish from the hot foods bar. After trying only a few things, I would totally come back to try the AYCE menu which looked responsibly priced. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

We celebrated my brother's birthday here and I'm so happy we chose this spot. It's one of the better hot pot restaurants in the area. We went with the regular menu at $36.99, and it was definitely worth it. The beef short plate was solid -- I especially liked the cuts. The meat tasted fresh and high quality. The sauce bar and side bar were also impressive. Everything -- from the vegetables and mushrooms to the seafood -- looked fresh and well stocked. They also offer a great selection of small bites like chicken wings, takoyaki, dumplings, and fries. One of the highlights for me was the braised pork -- so flavorful and the fact that it's unlimited makes it even better. There are plenty of soup base options to choose from. I went with the sukiyaki and really enjoyed it. Service was attentive, friendly, and welcoming throughout our visit. Overall, this place exceeded my expectations. I'll definitely be back to try the Wagyu menu next time! read more

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Came here for a simple dinner and immediately knew we were about to eat really well. Moo Moo Hot Pot is AYCE done right. The space is modern and clean which already sets the vibe, but the real star is the food. The AYCE wagyu and seafood are super fresh and flavorful, and the meat seriously melts in your mouth. I loved how customizable everything is. Multiple broth options, a fully stocked sauce bar, fresh veggies and noodles, plus a hot food bar for snacking in between rounds. And yes, they even have boba and ice cream to end the meal. Our server checked up on us every so often if we needed to order more meat which was great! That staff are soo nice! Overall, this is such a solid hot pot spot for groups or when you are ready to commit to eating good. Definitely saving this place and coming back. read more

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The quality of the meats here are stellar! I absolutely love that each plate of meat is labeled so you know exactly what you're eating and can order more accordingly. There is an area where you can grab a few things that aren't on the menu if you've ordered the AYCE. This is where you would grab some sides, veggies, sauce, desserts, apps, and som drinks and cutlery. The servers are very happy to help you here and always seem to have eyes on all the guests to make sure everyone is taken care of. My favorite part of the meal is the special you get to pick, we chose the lobster stir fried, it was absolutely delicious and reminds me that of the ones you get at the Chinese restaurants. The restaurant and restrooms are super clean! I love the black theme inside. I would definitely love to come again for their unique take on ayce hot pot. read more

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Ended 2025 with some MooMoo Hot Pot! Located in a plaza, there is plenty of parking. When you get here, you can put your name down on the iPad via Yelp waitlist. Staff here are friendly, but not really the type to check on you unless you wave them down. Two types of menu - a weekday/lunch special for $36.99 or the premium for $58.99. The difference between the two is the amount of meat options and for the premium, you get double the options. They have a variety of options for your both - I got a newly added one, the tallow spicy sweet broth. There is also a limited item that each person can pick - it can be a chef's special (hot dish) with crispy lobster tail and scallops in a sauce or a raw lobster/scallop combo. We primarily ordered the wagyu brisket, beef tongue, wagyu short rib, and wagyu chuck roll because you can order up to 4 dishes at a time and since I'm paying the premium price, I'm going to opt for premium meats! They also have a sauce bar, hot bar, and veggie bar. The takoyaki was from the hot bar was delicious surprisingly. You can also get free milk tea, a yogurt drinks, and soda as you wish as part of your menu. The sauce bar had a good assortment of options but I was disappointed that they only give you a 3-dish tray for it because it can be challenging to mix it. They do have bowls, but at the time I went, they had run out because everyone probably grabbed it and it was primarily used for those who wanted rice. Personally, I think they need to switch out the sauce trays and opt for sauce bowls. For dessert, I got a matcha ice cream which was part of the menu. It looks like it may be placed in the back, but it isn't and it's something you order from your server. Overall, great meal and would definitely come back again. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Chefs special - #3 - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

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Did the lunch special and it's very middle. Not good, not bad. Also their hot pot was leaking underneath the table and got on our pants. The tonkotsu broth was too salty and heavy so would advise a cleaner broth. The vegetable selection is nice with tong ho, variety of mushrooms, bok choy. The meat cuts were ok for the price. Looked at the $19.99 buffet option and it's not worth it. Also looked at the premium option and it's aesthetically nice like the photos, but not sure on taste. The service was kind. Plenty of parking part of a larger plaza read more

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What a cute little spot! Really cute and festive decor and a decent sized space. Took advantage of their special on Too Good to Go! I got a freshly packed bento with rice, a beef bulgogi, a tofu and pork belly dish, a spicy beef item, a couple shrimp, a few takoyaki and a few sesame balls. This box was jam packed which makes it an incredible value. The food was pretty tasty. The spicy dish had a very mild heat but the flavor wasn't super pronounced, that I would pass on. Both the bulgogi and the tofu/pork dishes were really flavorful and I would get those again! The worker who helped me was so kind and even with it being a short interaction it was such a joy to interact with her! I don't know if I would get the bento again but I definitely plan to come back and experience their hot pot situation! read more

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I was in the area and saw the Too Good To Go and was very curious what would be included for such a spot. It was a 3-item bento box that the staff grabbed for me on the spot based on their premade hot foods. Included 1. stir fried broccoli with garlic: simple and solid, nice garlic flavor 2. braised tofu + pork belly: tender and not too salty 3. bulgogi? and onions: it was fine 4. also included a single takoyaki: a bit doughy, wasn't terrible for the price though, it was a great lunch to try out! staff was super nice and place was very clean! would come back to try the hot pot if I was in the area! read more

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There's so many Hotpot places but this one is up there! Good quality and great service! There is plenty of options at the food bar and they also have self serve drinks at the station and bottled ones in the fridge. Meat quality was also good. The premium is $58.99 but we just got the basic ayce which is $36.99. The premium does come with a lot of good meats but the basic is definitely where you get your moneys worth. The Beef short plate and pork belly were the only meats I really needed. Love the food, service, and everything was really clean in the restaurant! Definitely will come again! read more

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Had a great experience with Ali. Very attentive, polite, and professional service. He checked on us regularly, everything came out on time, and the overall atmosphere felt welcoming because of him. Appreciate the hospitality. Highly recommend asking for Ali if you visit this place. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot gets 3.25 stars. Just chill and I will explain. I didn't fall into the hype. Facts as the kids say. No cap. MooMoo is like the love child of Hot Pot Express and All that Shabu. I would not be surprised if they share similar owners or concepts. Actually, let's call it elevated ATS due to be similarities. First for the unbiased review. What does MooMoo do well. The variety of items, drinks, ambience, and marketing are amazing. I believe the average person will enjoy this restaurant for these reasons; however, if you are foodie, yelper, or Shabu fan boy stick with me for the full review. The variety is important if you plan to dine witha group or family. The food is good for lunch price, but not great. My complements the marketing team. A lot of thought went into the design and branding. Everything is photogenic and makes great content. I found the restaurant through a Google display ad, if they are wondering about attribution. However, branding is also a flaw. The chopsticks says "Premium Waygu Shabu" which makes me believe it's Japanese Shabu based on the headline. Which is wrong. This is Chinese Hot Pot and it doesn't explain that on the menu or website. There is a huge difference. I know the non Asian in the photos might not know. Shabu is a popular word these days like Boba. So make it easier for the consumer I get it. The real review 3 stars. I was expecting Japanese Shabu or at least Korean Shabu that's Japanese inspired. There are so many great options in Irvine so I hopefull that MooMoo will be on par. I had a short lunch break before a meeting and it's close to home. As a Chinese Hot Pot restaurant it's not bad for the lunch price $29. When I first got there shortly after opening on a weekday, the server explained the menu options to me since it was our first time. The huge variety of broths should have been a red flag but I can make this a Shabu experience with the right broths and sauces. The server almost seem disappointed I went for the least expensive option. I know Instagram and YouTube show off the top quality dishes. I am not interested in trying those until I try the basic menu first and I can always upgrade at another visit. Never start from the top and go down. Always go up up up like our voices and it gonna be Golden. I rate Shabu on meat quality and I eat with veggies plus rice or noodles. Hot food, dessert and drinks are just nice to have but are just fillers. What did I like best? Honestly, the drinks. I felt the meat quality was similar to All That Shabu. I am rating the basic lunch meat options. This does not include the Waygu meats. I know haters will be hating but I did not come for Waygu. I came for Japanese Shabu. The "Hot" food bar was surprisingly cold... Yes, the restaurant just opened and the dishes were as cold as your first date when you tell her it's going to be coffee. Even the white rice. I'd be pissed if I ate this cold dry day old rice or fried rice with premium Waygu. The Hot foods were not great. Not on par with a Chinese food court at Ranch 99. The presentation of the restaurant and food common area was elite, but the taste did not impress. I tried one of each meat available. I liked the Beef Roll the best. I paired it with the basic bone broth. The server did warn me that the broth has less flavor than the other broths. I get it but I didn't want anything overly salt so I was satisfied with my choice. The lunch menu has add ons for some broths. It felt like DLC for a video game. I felt like I was getting a based level Xbox Game Pass and missing out on the best options. Again, I am not here for dinner. I came for a simple lunch. Most people around me got the premium options because they didn't get the sad looking plates. My last gripe with the common food area the plates are super duper low low low. Thank goodness I didn't wear a short skirt or apple bottom jeans and boots with the furs or else the whole restaurant would be looking right her... I am not a short King and I had to do a Half Moon or downward dog yoga pose to get bowls and plates. He hit the floor! Got low low low... Can someone please make space to put the dishes at counter level? I think it might be too low for Seniors and ADA. Maybe perfect for kids to wreak havoc. The help yourself soda was cool. My experience felt a little to self serve for a premium experience. I will stick to my favorite Shabu place. This is better than Dada Shabu but isn't on par with most Shabu in Irvine. As a Chinese Hot Pot the quality is okay, but I probably rather just go to a Malatang and pay by the weight. read more

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My favorite new hot pot stuff. We came for a dinner with 8 of us and their biggest table is for 6 so we had to sit at two separate tables but that was probably the only criticism. The meat selection is fantastic. Not a lot of places that have meat of this variety and quality. They have a wide variety of broth flavors. I got the thai basil beef rib which was complex and deep in flavor. The beef rib in it is a great visual and seemed to add some additional flavor. We did the seafood combo and got the golden treasure and black pepper. The golden treasure is similar to that salt and pepper flavor you get at some Chinese dim sum places. The black pepper was very good too. Neither are amazing but still very good. We were pretty strictly sticking with the beef. The wagyu was of course the star but even the other meats, like the chuck roll or the short rib were very good. What sets this place apart is their hot/cold bar. So many sauce options. Lots of sides, veggies, cold drink options. It was really impressive. Also, side note, they serve hot tea in a cup with a mesh bottom where the tea leaves are. They just add hot water and boom. Delicious tea. Brilliant. Service was great, they were very attentive, and we got a free ice cream for dessert because it was a my birthday. Definitely will come back. And you should to. You won't regret it. read more

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4.5/5 stars Came here for dinner on a Friday night, and there was no wait. The ambiance and presentation of the dishes felt very upscale. We got the premium AYCE ($58.99 per person), which includes unique broths, a choice of deluxe seafood or Japanese A5 wagyu, and premium meats/seafood. For my broth, I got the golden pumpkin (has fish maw and chicken pieces). The broth didn't taste too much like pumpkin but had a stronger chicken flavor. I didn't like the fish maw, but the chicken was super tender and sweet. We tried both the deluxe seafood (oceans bounty platter) and Japanese A5 Wagyu. My faves from the deluxe seafood were the lobster, shrimp, and scallops. These tasted fresh and were mostly tender. It is challenging to cook the seafood, so it would have been helpful to have a guide for how long to cook each of the items. My second favorites were the abalone and the mussels. These also tasted fresh and were tender. My least favorite was the surf clam because it was chewy (may have overcooked it). The Japanese A5 wagyu wasn't as soft and melt-in-your-mouth as I expected, but it was still pretty good The other meats/seafood I tried were the lamb shoulder, wagyu brisket, beef tongue, wagyu short rib, wagyu chuck roll, moo moo shrimp paste, and fresh black fish fillet. All these items were pretty standard, except for the wagyu short rib, which was astounding! I would literally just eat that all day! It was so soft and flavorful! The shrimp paste wasn't anything special, so I would skip that next time. I didn't like the black fish fillet - the texture was too soft for me. The self-serve section was a little small, but had a good variety of vegetables (Bok Choy, Napa cabbage, kale, broccoli, etc), quail eggs, fish, baby scallops, etc. I enjoyed all of the items I got at the self serve station! I tried the bulgogi and the seafood pasta from the pre-made section. The bulgogi was sweet and yummy, but the pasta was mushy and not tasty. The sauce bar had some unique items particularly the ginger paste! That was sooo tasty and definitely makes this place stand out compare to other hot pot places! For dessert, I got the cheesecake. It wasn't very good because it was too dense and not fluffy and creamy as a cheesecake should be. Overall, I would def come back for the ambiance, unique broths/sauce selections, the wagyu short rib, and the deluxe seafood option! read more

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moomoo is my new favorite hot pot place in irvine! i couldn't stop raving about it after coming here. i went on a saturday for lunch time and there was no wait. all the staff were very friendly. the restaurant is very clean and spacious. unfortunately there's no lunch special on the weekends so it was $36.99 per person - but it was so worth it !! each person gets your own pot to cook in, with plenty of broth options to choose from. even though we didn't order from the wagyu menu, i was very content with the meat selections (my favorite being all the beef options). there's a large variety of hot side dishes, ingredients to cook in your hot pot, sauces, drinks, and dessert. there's unlimited ice cream at the end so save some room in your stomach! i will definitely be back, maybe not regularly because of the price but i will bring more family and friends to try it out. read more

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I read all the reviews and had high hopes for this place. Maybe going at 2 p.m. on a Sunday made a difference, but at one point we were the only customers. We ordered the regular tier, which includes three kinds of beef. The chuck roll was honestly terrible. Once cooked, it turned thick and extremely chewy. The first two plates of shank meat were good, but the later plates were mediocre, with some hard, unpleasant pieces. I asked for a soup ladle so I could drink some of the broth and was told none were available because they had already been washed . The buffet selection and sauces were good, and the hot food was fine. My main disappointment was the meat quality, which was the reason I came in the first place, and it just didn't live up to expectations for me. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

For the price and quality with plenty of options to choose from moomoo quickly became my favorite chinese style hotpot. Came on a rainy day and was seated immediately! Service is quick when they are called for, but don't expect constant service unless you ask. I will be back when im craving some warm soup for the cold weather. read more

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It's my first time here and I'm so pleasantly amazed. The quality for food and service is so impressive. We came here for the Lunch Special AYCE and there's a good selection of meats. My favorite was the Beef Chuck Roll. The vibe in the restaurant is also really nice and I really like the buffet options. They also include a beverage and dessert for the meal too! I will definitely be back. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

Food is really good, they have a decent hot bar selection. And the inside is clean, chill and well furnished. However the music is too upbeat for our party. Their services are friendly but sometimes you need to reach for their help, cuz they are busy and lacking enough personnel. I'd recommend either get their lunch special which includes some fountain drink selection and limited meats, or get the premium. Their wagyu I'm not sure how Japanese they are, or maybe American wagyu? Not too fatty which is good, and quality is decent. I don't recommend their ice cream, at least the matcha one I didn't taste matcha flavor, cheesecake is floury but flavor is there. All in all it's a good place for hotpot but on the pricier side. Also keep in mind their portion isn't small, so be mindful and don't overstuff yourself read more

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Unfortunately one of the few hotpot locations in Irvine that has left me wanting significantly more. The soup base wasn't anything to write home about as it was too watery. With so many other options in Irvine, this location is a lower tier choice. I hope they can treat their patrons with better service moving forward as we were left waiting around for half an hour at the front with no greeter. read more

I'd say it was the best shabu spot in Irvine. All that Shabu is cheaper but this place has better quality meat overall. We went with the premium AYCE, it was definitely filling enough. I was surprised by the quality of the seafood tower that included lobster tails (actual spiny lobster), abalones, and fresh scallops. My friend ate one raw and so far she's fine lol. The set included drinks and ice cream. Service was nice and attentive. The place was generally very clean but we will see after another 6 months or so haha. Will definitely be back again. read more

MooMoo Hot Pot - Hot Pot Near Me - Irvine, California

MooMoo Hot Pot has been on my list to try for quite some time now and I was glad I finally got the chance to stop by! This spot is serving up one of the most premium AYCE hot pot experiences in the Irvine area. They are located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a modern and spacious interior with a good amount of seating. Wifey and I stopped by for dinner around 6pm and were seated right away. For about $60 per person, they offer premium AYCE with some unlimited drinks and a self-serve bar area. For our broths, wifey got the sukiyaki and I got the tomato. Some of the items we tried were the Deluxe Seafood Combo, Beef Tongue, Wagyu Brisket, Wagyu Chuck Roll, and the Wagyu Short Rib. Overall, everything that we had was delicious and high quality! All of the staff here are also very helpful and welcoming. The star of the show for me was definitely the Wagyu Brisket so I would recommend not skipping on that! read more

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A great value Wagyu all-you-can-eat hot pot! Everything was really delicious, and the selection was super abundant. My favorites were the Wagyu brisket and beef tongue. The abalone and oysters were also so good! There were plenty of side dishes, fruits, and drinks too -- they even had Beijing yogurt and Wanglaoji. I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended! read more

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My husband and I got food poisoning from this place. We went yesterday and today I throw up and my husband got stomachache. The food was super salty, the broth, the sichuan stire fried, and the mapo tofu. It's too SALTY that it make the food loose flavor. read more

MooMoo Hotpot的$58.99 AYCE套餐，性价比高到尖叫！ 和牛自由 雪花和牛、和牛胸肉、和牛卷随便点！纹理超漂亮，涮几秒就嫩到入口即化，每一口都是幸福感爆棚的油脂香，完全不用心疼，直接炫就完事～ 海鲜盛宴 海鲜拼盘太顶了！鲍鱼、扇贝、北极贝、竹节虾还有青口贝，个个新鲜弹牙，往锅里一涮，鲜味儿直接拉满，海鲜控直接原地封神！ 自助吧台无限拿 蔬菜、丸子、菌菇、小吃、泡菜摆满一整柜，还有各种涮菜和甜品，想吃什么自己拿，选择多到挑花眼，再也不用纠结单点啥了～ 锅底种类挺多，有14种，可以看图Menu 我们点的是豚骨浓汤跟九层塔牛排锅，牛排锅汤底不错，推荐 价格：$58.99/位的AYCE套餐，和牛+海鲜+自助台全包含，这价格在尔湾真的找不到第二家！希望开一家来罗兰岗 read more

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We revisited MooMoo the other night for dinner and we must say it was a bit disappointing. Let's start by saying the quality of the Waygu items on the premium menu was decent, as was the seafood combo plate. We did find it weird that they would serve us half of a lobster tail for two people? Previously, we received half a tail per person. The Hokkaido Milk Tea was tasty if you don't mind a heavy drink. The strawberry and matcha ice cream were also good, but you will notice chunks of frost in it. The strawberry ice cream is more of a strawberry preservative jam swirled with cream than a normal strawberry ice cream. Now let's get into why the reduction in rating, besides the lobster tail reduction mentioned earlier: it's the service. The initial service was decent; he sat us down, got our initial order for broths, proteins, and drinks pretty quickly. But after that, we had two more visits to our table the rest of the night by any staff member, one of those two were to ask us if we wanted to keep one of the broths on. We ended up getting more items from the bar due to the lack of attention. What tops it all? We were done with our meal and were waiting for any of the staff members to approach our section so we can get the check. Every staff member walked by us; we tried to get their attention on a few passes, but still weren't able to flag them down. I went to the front host desk to see if I can pay for it there and to my surprise, there was no one there either. After half an hour a bus boy was cleaning a table near us, and we politely asked him to get the attention of any of the staff so we can settle our bill. Our initial server finally came out and we settled our bill. I'm not sure if we will ever return, as there are so many hot pot options in Irvine at far more reasonable prices to experience this level of service. read more

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MooMoo Hot Pot is a premium all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant in the NorthPark part of Irvine. They have an AYCE lunch price ($28.99), AYCE dinner price ($36.99), and an AYCE premium price ($58.99). Each person got their own personal soup broth and there were 10+ to choose from. We ordered the AYCE premium menu because we really wanted to try the deluxe seafood combo and the wagyu brisket tower which were both good. However after trying the different meats my favorite was definitely the chuck short rib. I also really liked the shrimp paste and eventually we just ended up ordering the same couple meats. We could only order four items at a time which I assume was because there were four of us. Along with the meat there was a common area in the middle of the restaurant that had hot and cold dishes, soups, veggies, and a sauce station. Out of the sides my favorites were the pork ribs, mapo tofu, and braised pork belly. On top of that there were also unlimited sodas, hot drinks, and ice cream. My only complaint is that the service could've been better because it was hard to flag down the servers to order our next round of meats. They also rarely came by to refill our broths with stock so they became really concentrated and salty near the end. Having a button would've been nice to alert them. The meat was really fatty and of high quality. Even if you get the lower tier menu you will still get good quality meat and a lot of complimentary add-ons that make for a makeshift buffet. read more

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Moo Moo Shabu is so good it should come with a warning. We chose the Wagyu menu and everything was phenomenal. Unlimited options, amazing quality, and no time limit if there's no wait. Relaxed, indulgent, and 100% worth it. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Irvine's most premium all you can eat hot pot is located inside a huge plaza with lots of parking. I made a reservation here for dinner for their premium all you can eat hot pot with my family. Although the price point is a little steeper I was ready to splurge on Wagyu. All the Wagyu pieces came out in a beautiful presentation with the seafood combo plate -- see pictures. It was so busy for dinner the service was a little bit slow and I asked for water twice, but other than that it was amazing. Great for big groups since they have multiple individual pots. I definitely recommend this place. If you don't mind splurging on some good quality meats and seafood for the night. :) read more

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Came during the soft opening, thought $59 for the Premium was pretty steep but willing to try. Turned out the price was well worth it, especially if you order the Deluxe Seafood Combo, you can order precooked or raw for your hot pot. We went with precooked, you then get to pick what seasoning or sauce you want... so good I forgot to take a picture! The place seems small, I'm not sure if it's because it's still a soft opening, but it didn't take long to get seated. The bar area is a little tight, and feels even smaller if too many people are getting sides, veggies, and sauces. With that said, the sauce selection is great! And I really appreciated the recipes for recommend sauces on the wall. The sodas are also included, it felt a little weird at first because they're cans in a fridge, but you just grab what you want and head back to your seat. The special juices you order at the table. The staff is super nice and welcoming. Overall, this was a great experience, I liked seeing that they are really family friendly. Definitely coming back. read more

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We had a very disappointing experience at Moo Moo, mainly because of poor management and unclear pricing. When we arrived, our waitress seated us, took our order, and clearly told us that our kids would eat for free. Based on that, we ordered the premium meat option for two adults. She also limited us to only two premium selections and did not allow my youngest child to have their own hot pot. My older child was charged a small fee for an extra pot, which we agreed to. Throughout the entire meal, we were treated as if we were only paying for two adults, which matched what we were told. After we finished eating, the general manager Qin came over and demanded my kids to walk to the front of the restaurant to be measured for their height in front of everyone like ICE Agents demanding us getting mug shots. It was embarrassing and completely inappropriate. After that, she told us one child would be charged at forty percent off and the other would be charged full adult price. This was never explained to us before ordering. I told her that I was willing to pay if everything had been clearly explained from the beginning. But we were told the kids were free, were restricted on premium items, and were not allowed additional pots. We only received two adults worth of premium food, lobsters, scallops, shrimp, etc and the kids shared one pot, plus the one extra pot cost. Being charged afterward felt misleading and unfair. Instead of taking responsibility, Qin said the waitress was new and did not know the policy. As a general manager, that is her responsibility. Proper training, clear pricing, and basic customer respect are expected, and she failed in all three. Her attitude and handling of the situation ruined our family dinner. Having my kids publicly measured made us feel embarrassed and disrespected. We left feeling upset and misled. We will not be returning, and I strongly recommend other families clarify pricing in detail before ordering. This restaurant needs better management and customer service read more

Went with my bf and our experience was quite interesting We opted for the premium ayce menu which includes a bunch of diff things I got the Thai Tom yum soup & bf got the Tonkatsu Our soups were pretty good! My Tom yum had a very creamy profile but wasn't very spicy The Tonkatsu was good but got even better once we added spices from the sauce bar into the broth For meats we started off with all the best cuts first which were all wagyu grade. Beef tongue, brisket, short rib and chuckroll. The first round of beef tongue was delicious but the second round of beef tongue was not very good. The brisket was just meh, kinda chewy and not very tender. The short rib and chuckroll were our favorites because they had great marbling and were extremely tender but not too heavy or rich. I also ordered the seafood combo which included lobster tail, shrimp, crab claw meat, scallops, abalone & mussels. The lobster tail, crab claw meat, abalone and mussels were not good. They were super tough and rubbery even though they weren't overcooked. The scallops and shrimp however were very tasty! For our second round of meats, we ordered the basic tier items: short plate, chuck roll, shank and pork belly. The short plate was the only one that was somewhat edible. The shank, chuck roll and pork belly were sooooo tough.. we didn't like any of them & decided to just order more of the wagyu options. We were pretty disappointed in the quality of the basic tier items but it only makes sense considering the fact that premium ayce is 22$ more The veggie & sauce bar is pretty stocked up and I saw the workers cleaning and restocking very often. There wasn't any spinach available despite a lot of pics from previous reviews Also the sesame sauce and peanut sauce were very odd. They didn't taste very good no matter how much stuff we added to it. The buffet area is extremely small and gets very crowded, it was very difficult to get water so often because of the lay out Overall our experience was just okay. The premium tier meats were very good but the basic tier meats were so terrible. Service was okay but the cherry on top was that we paid at our table and we walked out of the door to leave and a worker called us back saying that we didn't pay and had us standing there until she confirmed that we paid like ??? read more

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I love the decor in this place, very pretty. We got the $36.99 normal lunch plans. we love their meats and they are all fresh and delicious. They got a good amounts of variety to choose from the food bar. The cooked food bar is GOOOD. the staffs are friendly. OMG I LOVE THEJR BATHROOM, it's nicely decorated and it's clean!!! read more

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This became my favorite hot pot place in OC! With premium meat of AYCE, the price is not that expensive. A lot of small dishes along with boiling carb crawfish! The servers were really friendly and even prefect for a date! The sauce table was pretty clean and it's usually messy for a hot pot restaurant. I suggested to my friends. They went and love it too. read more

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