This hot pot spot is just... really nice. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere feels warm…read moreand welcoming without being overwhelming. It strikes that perfect balance between cozy and modern, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal, whether you're with friends or just treating yourself. The ingredients are fresh and thoughtfully prepared, and there's a satisfying variety to choose from. Everything tastes clean and well-sourced, which really matters for hot pot. The broths are flavorful without being too heavy, and they complement the ingredients instead of overpowering them. It's the kind of place where you can keep eating comfortably without feeling weighed down. Service is also consistently pleasant--attentive but not intrusive. Staff are helpful when you need them and give you space to enjoy your meal at your own pace. Little details, like how everything is laid out and how smoothly the experience flows, make a difference.

Consistently good service, and quality. Seafood is fresh. Fruit is Fresh. Great hygiene.read more

This is my first time at this location and I'm very happy with this location, especially since it's…read moreso close to my house. My friends and I went on a Saturday night around 6:15 PM. We waited about 1 hr for a party of 6 to be seated, but I saw the waitlist before us, there were a lot of big groups before us. There's valet parking a little further down the street for $2. The waiting area is quite big too so it's not cramped at all. The buffet selection was pretty good, a lot of good variety. All of the servers that attended to us were great, my group was a little disorganized with ordering soup base and meat, as it was half of our group's first time having hotpot in general. I apologize for our chaos and thank them for being so patient with us lol. Will definitely be returning again.

We were visiting LA for a few days and the Korean place we wanted to go has a huge line so we…read moredecided to move on and found shabuya. The place area for this place was very dirty with lots of trash & hobo so I definitely wouldn't recommend anyone with small children or come here alone. The neighborhood is really sketchy and stinky with lots of flys. The front entrance was also hard to find and no signs of where the entrance was since good map didn't take us to the correct door. We also spent some time looking for parking but they also have a lot for $2 parking for customers so we just paid. Wished they mentioned that when I called so we didn't have to waste time looking for street parking. Food was ok, there weren't many options to choose from other than a few repeated items. The sauce bar was pretty confusing since their name didn't match where they put the sauce. The portion of the meat side were too little and can only order 4 at a time. We finished our meat just couple mins after it was on the table. It wasn't too busy when we went so that was good. Nothing special or good food that I would come back again. The price we paid for definitely wasn't worth it tho.

Best hotpot in ktown!…read more They are attentive and always filling up the buffet area. In addition, they would always come around to fill more broth. Decent prices. And the restaurant is spacious, one thing to know, If you go on your actual birthday, it's free! I love this!!! Highly recommend this place

They have a good sauce station. It was nice to have the usual players for hot pot and also the…read morebrisket sauce you would get for kbbq. Lots of seafood options and sides, including hot ones but no sweet potato noodles. The sliced beef options were delicious and tender. I really loved the original and beef soup flavor. The tomato was fine and the Chinese hot pepper was too spicy for me. Service was on and off. You order off your phone and some meats would come and others wouldn't. The place is quite large and they were pretty busy. Parking was a bit of a nightmare.

Food and service was amazing! Would recommend starting with the Gold Tier for first time customers…read moreas you get access to a few A5 Wagyu cuts (limited quantities) and an all you can eat menu as well. The restaurant is clean and the interior is nice as well. They have free drinks and a soft serve ice cream machine! Our server Troy is super chill, attentive, and very helpful guiding us through the process of ordering. He made our first experience awesome and we will definitely be coming back again!

First time at Chubby Cattle and our server Johnny was so helpful and friendly. The food was…read moredelicious and fresh. We'll be back for sure!

i'm still dreaming about the beef broth two weeks later... zhangliang malatang has SAVED ME from…read morethe shackles of AI-Generated malatang wannabes around Westwood using seasoning packets for their msg-sodium-overload broths (*ahem* Bruin Bowl-- I DIDNT SAY NUN) god bless the Chinese mass cooperate malatang chains that still actually emphasize authenticity. I KNEW it was real when my Chinese international student friend from Beijing dragged me here and raved about it, and she was damn right. My bowl literally only came out to 20 bucks, but mind you i made it pretty veggie heavy. but the quality of the meats, especially like the cilantro beef, was AMAAAAZING. i'm a seafood fiend and like most of the meats were seafood like my eyes were watering from sheer joy. AND MMMM THAT BROTH was so perfectly flavorful and didn't rely on salt. it was genuinely so meaty and wasn't clear, so the fat added so much creaminess not typical in other malatang broths. plus the spice level was PERFECT at medium. the portion i had for 20 bucks was MASSIVE THEY DO NOT SCIMP. i pray that my chinese friend and zhangliang's ceo sleep very comfortably tonight thank you

Great concept, build your own soup for about $15/lb. Sauce bar with plenty of different sauce and…read moretoppings to choose from. I do think their broth or options at the station might be riddled with MSG. I would suggest others to be wary of this and ask staff if you have any questions before you order. The signs at the "pick your own station" for ingredients are not very transparent especially the marinated meats. Also the same tongs used for shrimp can also be used on the meats so it's cross contamination. The place is clean and staff is friendly. I came at night and it was bright and lively with music.

Where does one go when they're suffering from a traumatic home invasion and break of trust by their…read moreown building's contracted maintenance workers hired from Sasser Restoration company? To Shabu Shabu House to drown your sorrows in a calming, serene environment where every bite of delicious wagyu meat and a variety of tofu and vegetables makes your troubles seem a little less prominent in your heart and mind, at least for the moment of the meal. The service here is topnotch and subtle as always, with the young girls always respectful and welltrained by the middle-aged Korean couple who run a great restaurant business. The wife is definitely the hostess, and despite her very gracious business manner, she also reminds me partly of a mom as she bustles by to tell me it's far past time to start eating the cooked meat and stop worrying in my thoughts while staring into the depths of my shabu bowl.

First time trying this place out and would 100% be our last. Keep in mind this is a à la carte…read morestyle and not AYCE. I'll start off by saying the service is not great at all. Especially the Hispanic lady in the red hair. Passive aggressive acting like she's busy but realistically she isn't. Asked her for radish and garlic and was told " There is not any left, you have to go find it" when that was told to me I was kind of in shock as to where I was even suppose to go find it. . They only have 1 broth only and it's just water, seaweed, and shitake mushroom. I asked if they have soup base and they just shouted at me that there is t any and to use whatever condiments they had in the table which is Chili Oil, Chili Sauce, Chili Powder, Ponzu, and Soy Sauce. Just a heads up also they don't have any hot drops either. Meat quality is mediocre and portions are decent. The restaurant layout was a little confusing you basically sit in front of strangers while you are eating. All in all there are better shabu restaurants near by, go the extra couple minutes for better service and better quality. I would love to write more but it's just not worth it. If you are up for experimenting what bad service feels like come here. If not be warned. Will not come back here again.

Went to eat here with the Hubs on New Year's Eve around 5:45 PM on a rainy night. Luckily there was…read moreno line when we arrived, but this place can definitely get busy, so I'd still expect a wait during peak times. Ordering is done by scanning a QR code, which was easy, and everything came out pretty quickly after we placed our order. They also have a sauce bar (extra cost) along with some sesame balls and rice crackers, which was a nice touch. Service was okay overall -- we did have to call our server a couple of times when we needed things. The inside of the restaurant is very pretty and clean for the most part, which made the experience enjoyable. Price-wise, it's on the average to slightly higher side for shabu, but overall a decent spot for hotpot, especially for special occasions or colder/rainy nights.

As an avid food lover, I honestly want all restaurants to do well, especially those that are by and…read morefor the Asian American community. This was my second time here and overall it's a great experience- fun sauce bar, quick service, elaborate decor - what's not to like? As far as the eating experience goes, I'd give it a solid 4... that is until I went to the ladies room...or tried to. This was my first time going to the restroom and I was appalled by the mustiness of the air and the dirtiness that I saw. I'm familiar with restrooms at basic restaurants and I don't expect aromatherapy candles or scented hand soap but as a consumer I do expect a certain level of cleanliness especially at an eating establishment. I tried to just suck it up and bear it but had to leave as soon as a saw a thin black ring around the toilet bowls...(mold?!?!) Sorry if it's too much info but just had to share- go for the food and the picture worthy decor but skip the bathrooms till they have a thorough clean!

This is one of the best hot pot places I have been to! Our server Jacky was very attentive and…read morealways made sure to check in with us if we needed anything. The food was amazing and this will be a spot that I will go back to. The environment was perfect for a casual hangout or date night as well!

The food here is good, but the service is even better! Mikiya is my favorite Ayce Shabu restaurant…read morethus far. The wait staff is always super attentive and always comes by to check if anymore food orders need to be placed. It's is absolutely amazing how fast the meat comes out after the order is placed... 1 minute max! The meat quality is melt in your mouth and always consistent. I have tried the Diamond tier, which comes with the unlimited seafood platter. But since I'm not a big fan of seafood I opt for the silver tier, now, which includes one serving of the seafood platter per a person. The dipping sauces are brought directly to your table which consists of sesame, ponzu, shaved radish, green onion, and chili. I always get the sukiyaki soup base with the pasteurized egg for dipping. Drinks are unlimited, and the servers are really good at refilling. I always top off my meal with a block of udon, where it soaks up all the yummy goodness from the soup. And if you still have room: don't forget to order the ice cream!

We come here pretty often, and this time we noticed the new team has been doing a great job under…read moreTinny's leadership. The food is always fresh with a great selection, and the value is definitely there. Service was smooth and friendly. Always a reliable spot, and we'll definitely keep coming back!

This is actually a good deal! For lunch, you have access to their hot pot salad bar (including…read moreseafood). They also have a small buffet of sides like (egg rolls, steamed buns, noodles, etc.) and it comes with a drink and everything is AYCE!!! We opted for their first hot pot lunch selection, ($23.99/person). That included everything I mentioned above. I forgot to mention they have packages of instant ramen noodles you can add into your hot pot with their seasoning and it's all included. I was delightfully surprised at the selection of ramen noodles, vegetables, seafood and tofu. Everything was fresh and the veggies were still wet from being washed. They have plenty of tables with burners set for your hot pot. And you can wear their signature orange bib so you won't get any of the hot pot splashed on you. Will definitely come back.

Absolutely love this place. I tried the wagyu experience that includes all meats on the menu and…read moreaccess 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.

Tomatoes in the sukiyaki broth... GAME CHANGER…read more 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!