I came here with friends last weekend. We had a reservation and were seated quickly. Staff was attentive when we needed service. Selection was on the smaller side, but it reflects in the price. I had the spicy soup, which all in all wasn't too spicy. Meats were delicious and came out quick! It's been a few days now and I still feel fine. Definitely coming in again. read more

This newly opened restaurant in Arcadia is perfect for anyone who loves meat and sushi! You can enjoy Wagyu shabu-shabu, plus sushi and sushi rolls, so you get to enjoy a variety of Japanese favorites all in one meal! Let's start with their shabu-shabu! If you're a meat lover, you definitely have to try the A5 Wagyu. Just swish those thinly sliced pieces in the hot broth for a few seconds, and they're ready to eat! The meat is incredibly tender, with rich marbling that gives it that delicious, melt-in-your-mouth texture. So satisfying! And of course, the broth makes a big difference, too! As you cook the beef, it absorbs all the flavors from the broth while adding even more savory goodness of its own. My personal favorite is the sukiyaki broth. I love adding ingredients like onions and pumpkin because they bring even more flavor to the broth and make the whole hot pot experience even better! But that's not all they have here! If you're craving Japanese food, you can also order sushi and sushi rolls. When you want a break from hot pot, just switch things up with a few sushi rolls! They also have sashimi on the menu, so honestly, there are so many options that it's hard to decide what to order! This place is perfect for dining out with friends because you can enjoy hot pot and sushi all in one spot. Great service and good restaurant for hanging out with friends. read more

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Food was Great n Server(Lance) was n Others were Awesome!!! Manager or Owner super nice!! Plenty of parking n love their booth seatings. With inflation n rising food places AYCE/Buffet is the way to go. Good Food, Price, & Service Lunch $20, Dinner $25 Soda included read more

Came here on a Wednesday for lunch after seeing it's $19.99 for AYCE lunch. I was concerned when seeing the low rating on Yelp and Google but thought I would just give it a try. There's no wait so I got a table right away. There is a area that people can get their own veggies, sauces and soft drinks. Not a whole lot of varieties but more than enough for a balanced meal. I picked the spicy broth. It's on the salty side so I didn't really need more sauces. I mainly got the beef and lamb. They are all pretty good quality considering it's $20 for lunch. Seems like Wagyu Raku kept all the existing decor from Jazz Cat when they took over. It's a nice space with lots of spacious booths. I'd come back again. read more

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I've been hearing about this restaurant and it seems the reviews are mixed so I had to come for myself and check it out. The restaurant itself is clean and very private with separate booths that each can hold four to six people. Each hotpot is individual so the booth and table is quite roomy yet pretty private. The service was AMAZING! They explained everything to us regarding the three levels of AYCE and how everything works. We went for the whole menu to be able to indulge in the Wagyu. Whatever level you choose if you come hungry you should leave happy. I did notice that the menu is not as varied as other hotpot places, but it works out great as we were able to try everything without such waste. The meat is ordered as is the sushi, and comes to the table very quickly! There is no delay and someone is always around should you want more. The self serve is where you find your veggies, noods, balls and sauces. Again the variety is not huge but quite enough to find many things you enjoy. Especially for the price point. The broth choices is where they shine offering six choices all distinct and the two we had delicious! Full of flavor! The miso was deep in flavor and the sukiyaki was fun and a bit sweet. We would be happy with the AYCE hot pot at $19.99/$24.99 but if you are a sushi eater I'd say bump it up. Further if you love your wagyu, like I do, go for it! The Wagyu slices were HUGE and tender as can be. Any level you can't lose IMHO. read more

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Was pleasantly surprised at the pricing, as it's only $19.99 for AYCE and includes soft drinks! My friend ordered us the spicy and tonkotsu broths as he wanted to share and said the sukiyaki (which I originally wanted) was too sweet. I will say the tonkotsu broth was a bit bland, but it did taste very healthy! We had beef and lamb! I only tried the beef, it was good! Seemed high quality to me, but I don't know too much about allat haha They have a self-service station with many variety for veggies, seafood, vegetarian (tofu), noodles, and sauces! All of which were stocked and fresh! There's also a fountain drink dispenser Service was excellent! Employees didn't check in too often, but they were always passing by and easy to get their attention for help :) When my friend asked for more broth, a man immediately refilled it! And one girl did ask us if we needed anything Wish it wasn't so far from my home, would love to come again! read more

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This is my 2nd time here and it's much better than the first. Our first visit was during their soft opening and it was chaotic and a mess, which I'm guessing is why they have so many bad reviews. I overlooked it and can tell they were trying, and hoped they would make changes ... and they did. We came early and were seated right away. They were very friendly and inviting. The hot pot items and sauce section is located near the front and although it's not a huge selection, it has what we need. The drinks are included and it's also self serve. By the time we mixed our sauces and grabbed a few items, the sliced meats were already on our table. They were out of pork shoulder and prime chuck both times we went, and it's possible those are too expensive to offer for such a good lunch price, currently at $20. They 'Wagyu experience' is much more. There are 6 different broth choices. Your typical fish balls and tofu, quail eggs and such. We mainly came for the tender Angus beef and thinly sliced chicken. Service was consistently friendly and prompt even though they got pretty busy as time went on. I feel they really improved on the flow and service over the weeks. If you're not picky about having a huge selection or certain cuts of meat, then this is a good spot to have a simple hot pot meal. read more

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Came to Wagyu Raku in Arcadia with my parents for Monday night dinner during their soft opening special, when AYCE was $19.99 per person. The promotion ended September 15. For those familiar with the area, Wagyu Raku took over the former Jazz Cat Hot Pot Cafe location. For our broths, we tried the bone broth, satay, and spicy broth. They were decent, but overall our experience was pretty chaotic, even considering the $19.99 soft opening price. The protein selection was limited during our visit because several options weren't available. We were able to order pork belly, beef short plate, Angus beef, and lamb. For $19.99, I wasn't expecting premium meats, so the selection itself wasn't necessarily the biggest issue. What really didn't work for us was the AYCE concept. Instead of having vegetables and other hot pot ingredients available at a self-serve station, the servers push carts around with vegetables, fish balls, noodles, tofu, mushrooms, shrimp, and other toppings. In theory, the cart concept sounds interesting, but in practice it takes away a lot of the autonomy that makes AYCE hot pot enjoyable. You're basically limited to whatever happens to make it to your table on the cart. If you want more vegetables, mushrooms, noodles, or a particular ingredient, you have to wait and hope the cart comes around with what you're looking for. We ended up getting only one plate of vegetables during our entire meal. It also didn't help that the restaurant was severely understaffed. The employees were clearly trying their best and working hard, so I don't blame them. The system itself just seemed inefficient. Having an already understaffed team take care of tables while also pushing carts around with all the hot pot ingredients created unnecessary waiting. The sauce bar was another concern. The setup was pretty messy during our visit, and with different sauces and utensils so close together, I was concerned about possible cross-contact between ingredients. Hopefully they reorganize this area as they get through the opening period. The ambiance hasn't changed much from the previous restaurant. If you've been to Jazz Cat before, you'll probably recognize it immediately because much of the decor and overall layout still looks the same. Parking is easy enough with a free parking lot behind the restaurant that's shared with the surrounding businesses. Overall, Wagyu Raku is probably a one-and-done for my family and me unless they make some major changes to the concept. Even at the $19.99 soft opening price, the experience felt too restrictive and disorganized. One of the things I enjoy most about AYCE hot pot is being able to build my meal exactly how I want it, and that freedom just wasn't here. Since this was a soft opening, hopefully they take the feedback and make some changes. Personally, I'd much rather see a self-serve ingredient bar or another system that lets customers choose what they want, when they want it, instead of being limited to whatever happens to roll by on a cart. read more

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We originally came here because we were craving Jazz Cat, but when we got here, we realized it was gone and had been replaced by a new shabu-shabu spot. They were having a soft opening and everything was only $19.99, including a drink, so we figured we might as well try it. There were six soup bases to choose from and a pretty good variety of meat. The soup base was okay, but the meat was really good. Everything tasted fresh and the quality was definitely there. There were also a lot of servers and everyone was really attentive. One thing I really liked was that they come around during your meal with different sides, and you can just choose more of whatever you want. I thought that was a really nice touch. The only thing I thought was a little weird was having to get your own drink, but it honestly wasn't a big deal. I also liked the sauce station where you can make your own dipping sauce. I just wish the setup and display were a little nicer and more organized, but since they're still in their soft opening, I'm sure there are still things they're working on. Overall, it was a really good meal and I've already been back twice, so that says a lot. For $19.99, it was honestly such a steal. I'm not sure how long they're going to keep that price, so I would definitely try it while you can. read more

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I saw an advertisement that a new restaurant was taking over Jazz Cat so I had to try it out! They're doing a special promo until August 31 which is $20 per person AYCE. I hate to leave a negative review, but the broth was very watery, meat quality was just okay, veggies were extremely limited, and service is slow. They only had beef, lamb, and pork belly available on a weekend night. They were understaffed for the huge crowds that came in for the soft opening special. However, they do give free drinks which is a plus! Their Yelp waitlist is active, but DO NOT join it! The restaurant doesn't know that it's active and they use a paper waitlist in-person. read more

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Came back to give this place another try, but honestly, everything was basically the same as before aside from the service, which was worse. The older woman with glasses who served us treated my family and me with little to no respect. She only came by to ask what soup we wanted, then dropped off meats we never ordered, primarily pork. Whenever we tried to flag her down, she would prioritize the Chinese-speaking customers around us. It wasn't until we spoke Chinese to her that she finally acknowledged us. We requested vegetables and the Angus beef several times, only to be brushed off because they were apparently overwhelmed. If the staff can't handle a busy weekend shift while still treating every table with basic respect, then they clearly aren't prepared for weekend service. 我们再次回来，想再给这家店一次机会，但说实话，整体体验和上次基本一样，唯一不同的是，这次的服务更差。 负责接待我们的那位戴眼镜的年长女服务员，对我和我的家人几乎没有基本的尊重。她只过来问了我们想要什么汤底，之后便直接端来了一些我们根本没有点的肉，而且大部分都是猪肉。每当我们试图叫她时，她都会优先招呼周围说中文的客人。直到我们也用中文和她沟通，她才终于理会我们。 我们多次要求蔬菜和安格斯牛肉，却一直被敷衍过去，理由是他们太忙、应付不过来。如果店员在繁忙的周末无法应对客流，同时也不能给予每一桌客人最基本的尊重，那么这家店显然还没有做好应对周末营业的准备。 read more

Wagyu Raku - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Saw Wagyu Raku advertised for a $20 all-you-can-eat soft opening, so we decided to give it a try. The location is the same spot that Jazz Cat used to be at, and parking is spacious. We came around 7:15 PM and the wait wasn't too bad. As part of the soft opening promotion, they also gave us free Coke, which was a nice touch. They also charge you 12% gratuity regardless of party size so no extra tip is needed! Unfortunately, the food and service were both pretty disappointing. They have six soup bases, and we tried the miso, spicy, and satay. Unfortunately, all three were extremely bland and lacked flavor. There is a sauce station, but the selection was pretty limited as well. The food selection itself seemed decent, with a few options for vegetables, meats, and noodles, but they were already out of quite a few items. I honestly didn't expect so many things to be unavailable during a soft opening, and it left us with very limited choices. .mWhen we were seated, we weren't given menus or utensils. We eventually had to ask for spoons and bowls halfway through our meal. They initially brought us the wrong soup bases, and it took a while to get our food and orders in. It also seemed like they were understaffed. One thing that especially bothered me was being told that certain dishes weren't available, only to later see those same dishes being brought out to other tables. I obviously can't say why that happened, but it was frustrating and made us question whether certain tables were being treated differently. Overall, I understand that this was a soft opening and that there can be some growing pains, but there were too many issues for me to overlook. The soup bases lacked flavor, several items were unavailable, the service was slow and unwelcoming, and the overall experience just wasn't enjoyable. Unfortunately, I probably wouldn't return and definitely wouldn't recommend it based on our experience. Hopefully they can improve the food, availability, staffing, and service as they get more established. read more

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What's up: We heard that they extended their soft opening price so we decided to try them out. The $19.99 AYCE price was a definitely attractive feature. Parking: They have a parking lot in the back that's accessible from Arcadia Ave. It is shared with the East West Bank so some spots are labeled for the bank. Environment: Wagyu Raku took over the old Jazz Cat, so everything pretty much looks like Jazz Cat. The color theme, the scrollwork decor, giant couches/chairs, and even the pots and utensils. The all-you-can-eat experience is currently $19.99. You get 90 mins to enjoy the food. You place your soup base and meat orders with the staff. Other than that, it is self serve for sauce and condiments (although it could use better labeling) and drinks. Side dishes and staple foods come by every so often when a staff member pushes the cart over; grab them when you see them! Majority of the staff members speak Mandarin, so it can be difficult to communicate at times. The meats and side dishes are fresh but it can be slow at times coming out. Air conditioning is decent but it did get warmer towards the end when the place got filled up. Staff members do come by with a kettle of broth every so often to top off your pot if you're running low. What was ordered: - Lamb - Angus Beef - Pork Belly Yay/Nay/Meh: Meh. Overall, it wasn't a bad experience for the price. Staff members were a bit flustered at times but you can tell that they were trying; I think they were a bit short handed. Food is fresh but slow at times. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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Came here for the $20 AYCE special and the meat quality was the best part. Everything else seemed like they maybe were not fully ready to open or they were just not quite organized. Service was fine and I could tell they were trying their best. The broths were light and the sauce bar was not quite maintained. Overall I am rooting for this business and hope they can get their feet under them. read more

Wagyu Raku - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

We had a great lunch today (10/26/26) at Wagyu Raku in Arcadia. This was my first time at this place (used to be Jazz Cat Restaurant) which has only been open about 2 months. We got the AYCE Hot Pot plus Sushi which was $28.99 for Weekday Lunch (M-F before 4:00pm). The food was awesome and the service was great. A shout out to Lance our server who was nice to explain everything to us and to quickly bring our meats and sushi. Like most AYCE shabu shabu places, you order the meats which they bring out to you. They also have a self serve noodles, vegetables, and sauce station. We got the sushi add on which includes AYCE sushi items. See my menu photos for all the selection. The quality of the meats was great and so was the sushi (very good versus other AYCE places). For the price we paid, $28.99 this is a massive bargain. If you only got the Shabu Shabu weekday lunch, it's even cheaper at $19.99! Also, free soda is included in the price! Great place, great food, great service, and great value! read more

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This place is still in their soft opening phase and extremely understaffed. Their Yelp waitlist does not work and they have a pen and paper sign up sheet that wasn't visible to those waiting. The restaurant is still having construction issues so it was loud. I didn't get to try their food. I waited for 35 minutes for them to tell me that their sewer system was broken. They said it will take at least an hour to fix. They didn't apologize or offer at least a reservation for a later date to come back. I'll avoid for now and hope to come back when they are ready. read more

Very nice place All you can eat The meat is very fresh For this price, I'm not sure why some people from before complaining about I recommend to everyone read more

Wagyu Raku - Very nice place All you can eat - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Staff is very nice and polite. The restaurant is pretty clean and kept the jazz cat decor. The food is actually pretty good especially for $20. I really enjoyed the beef short plate. The sukiyaki was also really good until it boils out and unfortunately they refill it with a generic broth instead of more sukiyaki. Overall this spot is definitely worth checking out for $20. read more

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Still in their soft opening phase, so there are still issues that they have to address. We came on a weekday afternoon and it was only a few diners. We were drawn in for their $19.99 AYCE special. However they didn't have several things listed on the menu and the service wasn't great. I understand being understaffed, but our server just really didn't want to be there. She didn't really allow us to even order AYCE. Instead, she took our soup base order and walked away, and then came out with 3 options of meat and 1 plate of vegetables (shared between 5 people) and said just try this.... I was so confused. Every time we tried to order more vegetables or anything else she would then proceed to tell us we'll their doing an inspection so they can't order certain things? Like what? She would bring a few meat trays and then not come back. We ordered one of each noodle and never got them but could see other people getting them. Even the sauce bar was in disarray. It was on a little cart that is self serve, but they didn't have Shabu essentials like garlic or sesame oil. We asked for sugar, they said they don't have that? Which is untrue because they use sugar to make the soup bases. Their saving grace was that the meat quality is actually really really good. The meat was tender and sliced quite thin. We loved the beef belly(short plate) and the angus beef. read more

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Giving This Place a Second Chance $19.99 AYCE Today, Friday, September 4th, around 5:30 PM, we were nearby in Arcadia trying to figure out what to have for dinner. We decided to give this place a second chance. A few weeks ago, we came around the same time and ended up standing at the reception for about 20 minutes without anyone acknowledging us. The place wasn't even full, and that first experience definitely left us disappointed. Tonight was completely different -- and I'm happy we came back. The service was much better, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the AC was definitely appreciated. We had a good time and enjoyed the food. It was nice to see that management seems to have made some improvements and is making progress. Sometimes a second visit really can change your impression of a place. Tonight, we had a good experience, and I'm glad we gave it another chance. Good night, everyone -- and if you're looking for a place where you can enjoy your food without feeling rushed or crowded, this might be worth checking out. read more

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First time here for lunch special at $20. Service was very prompt and fast. Even though there is limited variety of meat, the quality was very decent. I opted for the sukiyaki soup base and my friend opted for the spicy soup base which said it wasn't overly spicy which is good. Would I come back? I would. read more

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I was here during their $20 opening special. For the price for the quality of food we got it was amazing. The meat quality is comparable to other decent hotpot chains and the veggies were fresh. They also had a ton of mushroom options, if that's something you want. Their sauce bar is very bare bones at the moment, and they have a limited selection of veggies (bok choi, baby carrot, and nappa cabbage only). However, I won't fault them for it since this seems like a soft opening. The tables and boot spaces were huge, and would comfortably seat large groups - great for catching up with friends. Service was not too disorganized or slow. I believe they finally got their bearings after the last few days and I would come here again. read more

Nothing changed. There's a bar now and water fountain for drinks but service still not up to par. ignore all the 5 star reviews that suggest other wise. It's either their friends or staff trying to save the ratings. If 20 1 star reviews all say the same thing, it's based on actual experience that happened. We didn't all get together and say, hey, let's ruin this business. Soft opening, yes, price? So if this was 79.99, same service, would you say the same thing? What if it's $9.99, you going to let any diarrhea issues or health concerns go because for that price range, you get what you paid for. read more

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Came again second time. 19.99 all day. They posted on their TikTok page. Service has gotten better. Everyone is very nice. One waitress only speaks Mandarin, but uses Google translate to communicate. The self serve soda machine ran out of carbonation so they gave me a can of Pepsi. read more

Wagyu Raku - Hot Pot Near Me - Arcadia, California

Maybe it was because they were still in the soft opening ，but the restaurant seemed extremely understaffed. We waited a long time for our orders to come out, and sometimes what we received wasn't exactly what we ordered. That said, it's all-you-can-eat, so at least you definitely won't leave hungry! read more

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We as a group are so happy the old staff from Jazz Cat are all still here under the new company. Soup bases are limited but have the essentials. Meat qualities and services are top-tier, and especially surprising is the pricing is $24.99 for a party of 3 under $100. read more

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Honestly for the price, the meat quality was great! service was quick and the veggies were served at self serve bar. I would definitely come back! the Spicy soup was the best. read more

Very disappointing experience, even considering that they're still in their soft opening. The restaurant seems extremely understaffed, and the person greeting customers was quite rude and unwelcoming. Communication was also difficult if you don't speak Mandarin or Cantonese, and there didn't seem to be much effort to help bridge that language barrier. Asking for additional meats or anything from the staff felt like an inconvenience to them--you genuinely felt like you were bothering them just by asking for something. On top of that, about half the items we tried to order weren't even available. I understand that this is a soft opening and they may still be figuring out inventory, but when so many things on the menu are unavailable, it really takes away from the experience. The sauce bar was probably the most concerning part. It was very dirty and poorly maintained, and it was difficult to tell what was actually clean. There was also a communal rag at the sauce bar that I saw multiple people using to wipe their hands. That was honestly really off-putting and made me question the cleanliness of the entire area. The seating situation also needs a lot of improvement. There aren't enough seats for the number of customers they're serving, and their solution was to have customers share tables/seating with complete strangers. I understand that a soft opening is meant to work out the kinks, so I wasn't expecting everything to be perfect. However, basic cleanliness and hospitality shouldn't be overlooked just because it's a soft opening. Between the rude service, lack of available menu items, dirty sauce bar, communal rag, and uncomfortable seating situation, the whole experience was disappointing. Hopefully they improve the service, cleanliness, inventory, and overall organization once they're fully open, because based on this experience, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

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Since it's only $19.99 for shabu and under $30 for shabu and sushi I wanted to give it a try. The broth was too sweet for my taste, plates were too small, and self serving area for vegetables was way too small for people to get through. The service needs to improve. The waitress took my order but she brought my order to the wrong table. The sushi was not fresh at all. I didn't want to risk eating the raw fish so I cooked it in the broth. I will not go back. read more

I went there for dinner with my Family last night, and the service and selection was great! Andrew and his staff were helpful, refilling my hot water quickly, and bringing out our orders. When I noticed that the fruit needed to be refilled at the station, I let Andrew know, and they brought out fresh cantaloupe. I liked that each of my family members had our own hot pot. read more

We had a reservation and had to wait 30 minutes after our reservation time. No biggie. The staff were honestly really friendly and kind, but you could tell they were definitely overwhelmed with how busy it was. They ran out of nearly everything, my group and I were only able to order 2 meats. We ordered a variety of soup broths and honestly, the meat and soup were tasty! Definitely the highlight of our visit. I guess the ice maker stopped working. The staff decided putting a communal ice bucket for guests to serve themselves was the best option. I watched a woman let her 2/3 year old play in said ice bucket and serve themselves... They also ran out of many sodas, staffs solution was to purchase 2 liter bottles of soda for everyone to self serve at the soda fountain. Honestly, it was really gross and icked me out. Sauce station was the same story, self serve, not well maintained, and really gross looking. These two things really spoiled my appetite. I began to think about if it's this gross out where we can see, what's going on in the back... It seems like Wagyu Raku is not ready to open. If you don't mind crowds, a little bit of griminess, and slow service, but want some yummy cheap hot pot, you'll probably do just fine here. Unfortunately I will not be returning. read more

This place is definitely a hit for me and my family. Ayce for lunch at $20 is a steal in this economy where eating out is so expensive. Everything tasted delicious. There was no shortage of shrimp, seafood balls, noodles, fresh vegetables, etc at the self serve bar. Price also included a free drink as well. Service was excellent from Lance our server who was a familiar face as he was also the server for jazz cat before the new owner took over. He always checked on us asking if we needed more meat and helped us right away when we needed something. He works hard and always has a smile on his face. The whole dining experience was great and we can't wait to be back. read more

价格便宜而且食材新鲜，一个人的快乐天堂。不要每天为吃什么烦恼，就20的小火锅自助能让你轻松拥有Affordable prices and fresh ingredients--a true paradise for solo diners. Stop stressing every day about what to eat; a hot pot buffet for just $20 has got you covered. read more

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Came here during their soft opening and honestly, for $19.99 all you can eat, it's a pretty good deal. They have a nice selection of meats, veggies and different soup base. Everything was pretty fresh. They're still in the soft opening stage, so I'm sure they're still working out a few things, but for $20, I really can't complain. Definitely worth checking out while they have this price! read more

The food was great...and the service was awesome! I thought the meat was really good. I also tried the sushi which was pretty decent too!

I would like to give them a 0 star if that's an option but unfortunately there is not. Unorganized, understaffed, bad service. The servers didn't even check on us the entire meal. The broth boiled dry so we had to get up and look for the servers, and we waited for a long time till they came over. But their attitude was good tho. We shared the menu with other customers on the other tables that we totally didn't know because that's the only menu they got We also shared a table with some strangers. (Are you serious?) Sauce bar is just on a cart with some crap they made. Plates and bowls are unhygienic. Some of our meat and the udon were missing Broth didn't taste like what was described on the menu. And why are they still using the old pots from Jazz Cat? Lastly the line was like an hour. I WOULD NEVER COME BACK AGAIN, totally didn't worth the 20 bucks. Go somewhere else if you want to eat ayce hotpot. read more

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The whole time I felt uncomfortable. I can't speak for all table, but the table I'm sitting at, the exhaust kept blowing hot air from under, I don't think it's good for breathing... I can't feel the ac also. The seating feel so cramped. The lighting is dark, i won't be able to see if the seat I'm sitting on is clean. The person clearing the area, where is his cleaning solution? It seem understaffed, the young server is trying his best, but I'm not getting what I needed. I started seeing customers going to the staff area to get item to set the table themselves. Some even just grab whatever plate of meat that was push out that was meant for another table. I don't see their business sign is up yet. The door really need fixing, I was worry the glass might shatter. Yelp waiting list crashed yesterday. The sauce area is just on a cart. There's no menu, service charge or tips is mandatory added without any notice. The foods is good, the soup is good, it would be better if we get what was ordered in a timely manner. I would come back, but in these condition, first, take away one booth and find a way to make it more spacious, second, do something about the exhaust blowing from under the table, I can't breath any fresh air. Third, consider self serve for everything. Instead of waiting on the server, I would like to be able to get my protein and veggies. Forth, no mandatory service charge, fifth, Abolish tips. Sixth, hygiene is very important, take it more seriously. Seventh, fix the ac. Since the deal is limited time, I'm assuming it might increased the price on grand opening? If that is so, I would rather go to all that shabu by garfield. Why should I suffer another round if it got nothing to offer. Especially, I dislike mandatory service charge/tips. read more

Delicious food at very affordable prices! Great value for the money. Would definitely come back!

Avoid this restaurant. For a soft opening, you would normally expect a restaurant to use its best ingredients and provide good service to attract new customers. Unfortunately, that was not my experience here. This was only the second day of the soft opening, and they were already out of most items on the menu. We ordered several beef dishes, but after a few plates, the kitchen told us they were completely out of beef. At that point, the only options left were pork, chicken, vegetables, and tofu. How can a restaurant operate like this, even during a soft opening? The restaurant itself also appeared to be unfinished. The front door seemed damaged, and when it closed, it made an extremely loud noise that honestly made me worry the glass might break. The air conditioning was not working either. Even worse, there were a lot of mosquitoes inside the restaurant. We were eating hot pot and ended up getting bitten all over our bodies. That is completely unacceptable for a restaurant. The whole experience made me wonder whether this place was even fully ready to open to the public. Does anyone familiar with the restaurant business know whether they are properly licensed and permitted to operate? Definitely not a place I would recommend right now. read more

Good and affordable prices. Each with their own pot as well. Service was fast plus free drinks.