Big fan of shabu shabu after my recent trip to Japan and I've got to say the sauce and broth here are really reminiscent of what I got to taste in Japan. I noticed most other restaurants use pre-made ones like Kewpie or Kikkoman, so I can really appreciate their efforts to freshly make their own - it reflects in the taste and texture! The plaza that this place is located in doesn't have much to offer, but the quality and taste here is enough to have me coming back for sure! read more

I am so sad they are closing for good tomorrow 3/31/26 just when I finally fell in love with shrimp shabu earlier tonight. Nancy is the BEST server and she will be missed by everyone at the Kaleidoscope mall in Mission Viejo. This was a teary night saying goodbye read more

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This is my whole family's favorite spot. Every time there's a birthday or occasion to celebrate, we're going to Slice Shabu. The food is incredible and with the hot pot experience, there is extra time to catch up and chat. I highly recommend the spicy miso and the 1855 Ribeye. My mom and I usually order a larger portion to split and it's perfect. Of all the hot pot places I've tried, this is my favorite for the food quality itself. 5/5! read more

Slice Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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We went mid afternoon and had a pleasant and relaxing time. The restaurant is within Union Market on the top floor and it was our first time at this place. The server was attentive and helpful with the ordering process. We went with the Combo A and Combo B platter. Each combo gets its own hotpot. The veggies and meat tasted fresh. The sauces also complimented the flavor of the food. read more

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I came here with two friends and found parking pretty quickly. The restaurant is located in union market (when you go up the escalators to the left, across from BWW). Once you enter, you go all the way down and it will be on the left hand side in the corner. There was a waiting list but no wait so we got sat down pretty quickly. The vibe was pretty relaxed and not too loud. Our server was Ali?? He was funny and went over how people usually eat the meal since I only had shabu once before and needed some guidance. The service was great and very quick! The lady that was getting our refill and checking in on us was ON IT! As for the food, I got the spicy miso broth with toro beef and it was DELICIOUS! Not too spicy and not too bland. I enjoyed it a lot ! For sauces, I got the spicy garlic (eh wouldn't get again) and the GOMA (I recommend this one) I didn't know what it was but was pleasantly surprised. I got the ramen noodles and did an extra serving! The extra noodle serving can be shared since it was more than the initial serving. I can't wait to be back again!! read more

Slice Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

The service was excellent. Cindy was very friendly and helpful. The shabu was delicious. I got the shabu combo. The Tom Yum broth was tasty and flavorful. The thin slices of toro and short rib were just a perfect combination. My partner got the spicy miso broth with shrimp and pork belly. The shrimp were big and juicy. The flavor of the spicy miso was delicious, too. The ambiance was cozy and quiet. I would recommend this shabu place. I would come back again. read more

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Babe wanted boba, but he was extremely hungry, so we decided to stop in here since it was close to a boba place. Personally, it's been a few years since I've last stopped into the Union Market in the Kaleidoscope, but boy oh boy, how things have changed. We were quite confused on how to locate Slice, but if you walk past all the empty shops (can literally hear a pin drop here), you'd find Slice in the far back left corner. We arrived right around opening so there wasn't a hostess at the front to greet, but they only had one person managing the entire dining room. She was fabulous by the way! Menus are available by QR code and you go down the list for selection. Choose your meat/protein starting at 4oz, 6oz, 8oz and 12oz. We both decided on 8oz. Babes got the lamb and I got the ribeye. The lamb was a bit tough and dry. The marbled ribeye was the better choice as it was very tender. For broths, only miso or kombu are $0. Everything is else is an extra charge ranging from $1 - $3. We got the free options since we were already spending $30 odd bucks for protein alone. Other things that come with your meal include two choices of dipping sauce, veggies, choice of rice (white or brown), and noodles (ramen, udon, glass noodles). Veggies and rice are unlimited. Glass noodles are $1 extra. We got three rounds of napa (about 3 leaves for refill portion) and an extra bowl of rice. Overall, it was a bit much to be spending $70ish bucks for lunch. We weren't huge fans of how they served all your food in these bento type boxes as it took up so much table space. It was aesthetically pleasing, but once you've cleared all your veggies or meat, it felt cumbersome. Nice to try and we did leave feeling full, but I don't think it was worth it. read more

Wanted to update the last review, but have been back a few times since. Food is still very good, bar the meager amount of kombu (if you so choose that, everything else I've tried has been great). Seems like the gaps in service issues have been fixed, was seated immediately and helped quickly. Worth coming back and recommending read more

Best shabu shabu restaurant in the area! Our second time eating here. The quality of the food and service are consistent, and the prices are reasonable. We experienced wonderful service by Jason. They were very accommodating to our 6-year old daughter. I ordered the shrimp and my husband ordered the combo with ribeye and short rib - the ribeye was premium quality, marbled and excellent to say the least. We will definitely be back again and plan on bringing our family and friends. read more

I like this place very much. Simply put. It's clean, the food comes out in a bento box and the choices were premium. You can't go wrong with the service. When we went there was no wait and the soju was oh so goo 'd. Like what I did there? The meats were choice cuts. I'll bring my date back again. read more

This is not only a great shabu-shabu place - it's one of the best restaurants in South Orange County IMO. Gotten a bit more expensive but still worth doing on a night out. If you take home the extra broth you can do a make-shift second meal the next day by adding your own vegetables (and protein if you pick some up an Asian market - pre-cut beef or pork). read more

What a hidden gem it's kind of in the back of a large complex, but man what great food interesting decor, all-around fun atmosphere great portion sizes reasonable prices are in TV are right there a good time to be had every time you pick your broth you pick your meats you cook it yourself leftovers are also highly recommended to take with you. It really turns out great the next day. read more

It has great food and drinks like Coke or 1855 beef .The White rice is also good .I hope you think the restaurant very good!

This is the best shabu place with excellent quality and service. Nancy is my favorite server. She is fast and friendly. read more

Slice Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Arrived around 6:30 PM on Saturday. Waited about 1.25 hours to be seated and served. Wagyu Kobe short rib 52 ounce. Overall was fairly good and I would return, but not during a peak hour. read more

Slice Shabu - Wagyu Kobe short rib - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

As a native Japanese, you don't get disappointed with Wagyu Kobe Short Rib with konbu soup base and sesame and ponzu sauces. read more

Slice Shabu - Wagyu Kobe Short Rib - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I had never had Shabu Shabu before but I was pleasantly surprised at our amazing meal. We all ordered the top of the line beef and it comes very thinly sliced (hubby added salmon). You choose a broth and a combination of noodles or rice and it comes with a good assortment of veggies. I love the Sukiyaki broth it is delicious and they have a habanero oil and two drops is plenty! You wait until your chosen broth is boiling and you drop all your veggies and noodles in the broth then you cook your meat and eat it right away. It will blow you away. The meat melts in your mouth! I give this place 4 stars only because the ambience is a little lacking and bc it's a little on the pricier side. The food is outstanding! read more

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Delicious shabu! Highly recommend! We usually make a reservation as it can get pretty busy, especially on weekends. There's not many people serving the restaurant, but the service is still excellent. There are a lot of customizations, such as choosing the meats, sauces, broth and noodles. The meat is delicious. Highly recommend the chicken broth for the base. The veggies come with unlimited refills and taste good dipped in the sauces they provide. The soup becomes delicious and full of flavor after cooking everything in it and is perfect for adding the noodles at the end to make a noodle soup. read more

Slice Shabu - a variety of food items on a table - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Walked in at 820pm on a Tuesday. Girls behind the bar instantly started looking at the clock and the TVs at the bar were off. The Ultimate put off was when they started out with "just so you know last call is in 5mins" in a way that gave off they were hoping we'd say nevermind; We were desperately wanting to try this place and we're already aware of the time they closed prior to arrival. As someone also in the service industry we were ready to be respectful of this and get our orders in quick/be out on time. When they were seemingly annoyed once we had said, "that's okay well be quick" and had to run back to the kitchen/ we overheard them yell to pause closing duties we changed our minds purely based on our first interactions and Tha moment. Overall not a great experience welcoming experience or first impression. You would think with a location in a dying shopping mall you'd be open to trying for all the business you can take and focusing on making great first impressions. Sad to have made the trip this way only to be disappointed. read more

This was our first hot pot experience, and it certainly won't be our last! We began with the plum wine and strawberry nigul--both were absolutely AMAZING. The hot pot itself was incredibly fun, and the staff didn't blink when someone in our group asked for a fork because they weren't confident with chopsticks. read more

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First time ever having a hot pot dinner I went with my husband on a Saturday night at 7:20 pm We wrote our name on the waitlist at the check in counter and we're called back in 30 seconds for a table. Our waiter was very nice and helped us understand what we were ordering and what the most popular options are. Everything was so flavorful and delicious! I stuffed myself so much because I couldn't stop eating the food. We really enjoyed this place! read more

Slice Shabu - 1855 Black Angus Prime Ribeye 8oz - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Jason our server was attentive, and on point. He was working as the only server. He did not miss anything and still took the time to check in on us and all the other tables. He made my husband's and my evening absolutely everything we wanted! We don't get date nights much so having it be that awesome meant a lot to us. Also, I didn't get the kitchen staff's name but our food was fantastic and everything came out flawlessly! Thank you for a wonderful experience! read more

Let me say the food and service were VERY good. Kind staff and high quality meat. I truly want to give this place a 4 or 5 star, however one thing that was sad to see was the health ramifications of eating there. There is zero reason why a restaurant should allow a nearly scolding pot of liquid to be poured into a plastic bowl to eat out of. This leaches and releases dangerous levels of PFAS and other forever chemicals into the food. This is so easily avoidable and comes across as negligent or lazy. I hope they put the same effort into their utensils as they do their service. Easy fix! Customers should be able to enjoy this restaurant without worrying about damaging their hormones. In the age of information ignorance is a choice. read more

I am a sucker for some good hot pot and this place did not disappoint! This restaurant is located in the Union Market shopping center. You can park in the parking garage and go to the top floor and it's on the opposite side of the elevator. I think the location is great considering you can shop around while you wait for your table or after you eat. We got some drinks at the bar near the restaurant and waited until our table was ready. I will say this place is a bit pricey... but it will fill you up if you order right. I typically eat a "large" plate at other shabu spots so I opted for Combo A where you can choose 2 out of 8 meats but there is also Combo B where you can choose 2 out of 4 premium meats. They both come with 2 sauces, choice of 2 rice/noodles, veggies, and 2 soup bases. It was more than enough food and probably a bit too much lol. The also have an option if you are sharing meat with someone to add a share plate that comes with a pot of broth, 1 sauce, rice/noodles, and veggies. They also offer plates of meat by the oz. The restaurant is pretty small so I would get there earlier if you're going on the weekend or for dinner. read more

Slice Shabu - Combo A - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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We've been here 3 times now. The food is good and the staff is nice. It's a small place but we've never wait long for a table. It's a little on the pricy side compared to other Shabu places I've been to. Also be sure to review your bill. The last time we went it'd was still during happy hour and we ordered a couple of beers. I had to say something to get it fixed. In the end they did fix the bill. All in all I'd recommend checking it out. read more

Slice Shabu - Family dinner - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

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Unexpected location for shabu shabu. Tucked in the back corner, we decided to try it out. They were a bit busy, so we could only choose between the bar or (I think) handicap table (it was separate from the other tables). The server was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had the baked green mussels, fried agadashi tofu, and the 6 oz beef rib eye shabu shabu combo. Very tasty. read more

Slice Shabu - 6 oz rib eye combo with pork broth - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Good spot, good service. They have hot pots for each person at the bar so you can totally be a party of 1 and be comfortable. They have HH too. When they are busy you can just sign in and they will call or text you. I like how you have the option of broth along with a pick your own 2 finishing sauces. Beware of the hot drops....they are super hot read more

Slice Shabu - Angels game on at the bar top - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I ordered from door dash and enjoyed every bite. The sauces and spices were yummy and fresh. Will order again. read more

Went for lunch with 2 friends. 1st time for all of us. Unfortunately, Union Market was desolate, so sad to see it this way. Such a great venue. Anyhow, the 1 employee was attentive and very helpful explaining everything. I am plant based so he gave me suggestions to order. My friends had different meats and vegetables. Everything was fresh and delicious; the service was great (we were the only ones there sadly) We will definitely come back. It was a fun experience cooking our food while we chatted. Pricing is reasonable for portions given; we all took food home We will certainly return. I wish more people would give Union Market more support, it's mostly small businesses. read more

Delicious and by far the best Shabu I've tried in OC. Must get the 1855 beef in sukiyaki broth and the goma sauce is perfection!

This place is delicious! I love the wide variety of meats, sauces, broths and noodles. A little bit of everything to satisfy everyone's cravings. The spicy garlic and sour ponzu sauces are definitely my favorite and pair well with just about anything. I'm generally not a fan of goma sauce but here, it's pretty tasty. I wish I lived closer, but definitely on my go to list for those days I venture South. read more

Slice Shabu - a variety of meats and vegetables - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

OBSESSED WITH THIS PLACE!!! absolutely to die for. I love all of the things that come with your meal, it's the perfect amount of food. Service is very fast and ambiance is great as well. read more

Slice Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

I came here with a friend for dinner. We just happened to come upon it at the Union Market. The Union Market itself is pretty dead, but this place was the most crowded. We got a seat at the car right away. It's a little expensive for shabu, but it was dinner. We both got a 2 protein combo with was about $30. I got the salmon and short rib with miso broth, white rice and udon noodles. Out waiter was really nice, he did make a mistake with our proteins when he first brought out our plates, but he apologized promptly and fixed the mistake quickly. The food was really good, all the meat was a good quality and easy to cook. I like how it was all organized on a platter. I think next time I'll get the short rib and rib eye. Red meat really works best in shabu. We had a really nice dinner and I wouldn't mind coming here again. read more

Not many choices in south OC. We typically go to Irvine or Costa Mesa. What a great find as we live in the area! Great customer service, yummy shabu and lots of ponzu (they have diff types -- my fave)! read more

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Slice Shabu is one of my favorite shabu spots that has been around OC for awhile. There are 3 locations. This one is in Mission Viejo, at the Kaleidoscope "Mall", located on the 3rd floor at the food hall. The menu is pretty easy to follow, tap to scan the QR code. Tables were wide enough and I love the Bento style set-up. My server's name was Cindy, and she's so sweet and accommodating. She definitely needs high praises here! I ordered the 6 Oz grass-fed rib eye with the tonkastsu broth. Everything from was super fresh! If you're a big fan to tofu get the agedashi tofu as an appetizer, so yummy. 10/10 would come here again for my shabu fix! Thanks Cindy, see you soon! read more

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I always have a great time at Slice Shabu! This is an extremely small location, though, so MAKE A RESERVATION! This location is located on the second floor of the mall. There is a large parking garage with plenty of free parking, which is pretty convenient. I went on a Tuesday night thinking that we didn't need a reservation, but there happened to be a few large parties, so there was a bit of a wait. That was my fault! We waited around 30 minutes or so, but the food is always worth the wait. I ordered the pork bone broth with 8 ounces of the basic short rib (not the wagyu). I also got the goma & ponzu sauces, ramen noodles, and white rice. Overall, the food was fantastic. I pride myself on trying new Shabu spots often, but I have yet to find one I like more than Slice. Their goma sauce beats any other one that I've had, I think this is a huge part of why I like Slice the most. Nancy and Diwas both served us, and they were so friendly and upbeat despite being the only servers in an absolutely packed restaurant. They were clearly hustling all night, and I think they did a great job of managing all of the tables and making sure everyone had great service. Thank you, Slice team, for another great night! read more

Slice Shabu - Pork bone broth (tonkatsu), goma & ponzu sauces, ramen noodles, white rice, and 8 ounces of short rib - Hot Pot Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

My husband and I used to come here all the time when we lived in the area, we moved away then came to visit family this week. We came to eat at this restaurant today, ordered 3 of their large portions of meat, and part way through my meal I noticed something sharp in my mouth while chewing. It was a chunk of steel wool. Luckily I took it out of my mouth before swallowing or i would have had to go to the emergency room. We showed the server, she took it and apologized, and gave us the "employee discount" on our meal which ended up being a whole $12 off... the total bill was $176 after we tipped about $30, since I work in the service industry and understand they survive on tips, i wasn't going to stiff her just because I was angry, but 10 percent off for almost swallowing a piece of steel wool is infuriating. I may be confused about the rules of steel wool in food service, but I thought it wasn't even allowed because of contamination risk, like what happened to me today, and because it holds bacteria, and can't be properly cleaned out. Very disappointed, will not be coming back. read more

This is not the place to go to for shabu.... Food portions are rationed and the quality of meats are lackluster... I feel bad for the location they're in considering how dead The Kaleidoscope is. The ambiance is kinda desolate, but at least the service is okay?? read more

The food here is awesome. The service has always been a little slow. Be prepared to be here a while. Between the service and cooking your food, a meal with 4 will definitely take you 90mins+. read more

I've been obsessed with shabu and I got to bring my friend here to try it out for the first time. Ordering is very simple, they have steps on how to order your shabu shabu entree. Also, don't be afraid to ask the waiter how much meat comes in their portion. The protein is rationed out in ounces! Step 1: Choose your protein- I usually get the beef belly. It has the right amount of fat and cooks fast. Step 2: Choose your broth- I get a mix of spicy miso and regular miso since I didn't want it to be super spicy. Step 3: Choose 2 sauces- Goma and Ponzu are my fave Step 4: Choose your rice- White rice all the way! Make sure to get the free refill. Step 5: Choose your noodle- Ramen Step 6: EAT!!! You would think you won't get full with the portion size, but by the end of your meal you're going to be stuffed. I always cook my ramen at the end because you have all the flavors from the veggies and meat that was cooking in the broth. Shoutout to our waitress, Christina. She was very helpful and accommodating. She always came back to check on us and made sure everything was fine! Also, don't forget to check in and receive free edamame or sake! read more