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    4.8 (50 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Diana L.

    This is an ayce experience focusing on frogs. They have several options for protein including lamb, beef, chicken, crab, shrimp, fish and frog and we tried them all, but imho all were meh. What stood out to us was the side dishes! They were yummy especially the eggplants and lotus root bits. Veggies for the hotpot are in the fridge but options are limited. Same with drinks. They charge extra for sauce bar. Service was great though and you can add your orders quickly on the web app with a 5 minute wait in between each order of 4 items. Mild is already pretty spicy.

    spicy soup with mushroom
    Vicky R.

    Amazing Spicy Frog & Fish Buffet! Fiery, numbing-spicy broth paired with a mild center pot for balance. Super fresh, tender frog legs, and all-you-can-eat value is unbeatable. Great flavor, clean setup, and quick service--total win for hot pot lovers!

    Frog and fish broth with various unlimited sides
    Nick C.

    1st time here. We showed up on a Friday at 6:10pm. Not very busy just yet so we were seated quickly. If you sign up for their rewards it's free and you get a discount. They will ask you for which broth you want. We selected the frog and fish broth (delicious flavor) Then you will need to scan the menu with your phone to order your food. Drinks and fruit are unlimited and you have 90 minutes for AYCE. It's a bit pricy to come regularly at $112 w/tip for 2 people but its a nice treat for once in a while. Broth was really good though

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    Becky C.

    I used to come here a lot before when it was hot pot hot pot. The entire place looks remodeled and serve different types of food and overall vibe now. The good: - FREE DRINKS - FREE Fruit! good variety and fresh - we got the no spicy hot pot soup and it was pretty good but I feel like they are known for spicy The bad: - I think they are known for frog in hot pot based on name and other reviews but its not on menu and when we asked waiter they said that is something we need to ask for. - they have you mark up a menu and bring food out but a lot of our orders were kinda wrong and they gave us too much of somethings we didnt order (they did not charge waste fee or anything but I felt bad wasting the food because none of us could eat it) - they only have one type of noodle on menu but when you ask waiter there is another type! I think they should just put everything they have on the menu mostly because I was disappointed when ordering that I didn't see the frog and everything.

    Hot pot

    It's very delicious.China Chongqing style. If you like hot pot, you can go. Every food you can eat.

    Claudia L.

    A great new hot pot spot in town that's definitely worth checking out. The flavors are inspired by southwestern cuisine, so it can be bold and spicy, but there are plenty of milder options if you prefer--just like us. We loved that you can customize the spice level and still enjoy all the depth of flavor. The variety of small dishes was impressive, and everything we tried was well seasoned and thoughtfully prepared. The quality of the meat and fish really stood out--fresh, tender, and perfectly suited for hot pot. While many people come here specifically for the frog, it's not our thing, so we skipped it. That said, the fish options were absolutely on point and more than made up for it. Overall, a flavorful and satisfying experience, and we'd definitely come back.

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    Ray Z.

    Came here for hot pot and left seriously impressed. This spot is especially known for their frog hot pot, and now I completely understand why. The frog was incredibly fresh, tender, and soaked up all the flavor from the broth -- not gamey at all, just perfectly cooked and packed with taste. The broth itself was rich and comforting with just the right amount of spice, and the ingredients were high quality across the board. Portions were generous, service was attentive, and the atmosphere was lively without feeling chaotic. If you're into hot pot and want to try something a little different from the usual meats, the frog here is a must order. Definitely coming back.

    Too my parent here often, always empty stomach in full stomach out
    Charles L.

    Too my parent here often, always empty stomach in full stomach out, strongly recommended

    Jenny S.

    The frog meat is fresh and price is reasonable. The ayce has many food options to choose from. They also have unlimited fruit and drinks. Overall it's pretty tasty.

    Hotpot little spicy
    Apple X.

    Absolutely delicious! The spicy bullfrog hot pot was rich, bold, and incredibly flavorful. The broth was perfectly tasty and spicy, and the bullfrog meat was tender, fresh, Every bite soaked up the spicy.this is a must-try.

    Enjoy unlimited servings of bullfrog, fish, beef, lamb, and yellow tripe. The décor evokes the authentic atmosphere of Chongqing. Prices are very reasonable, especially during lunch hours (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM).

    Really nice and friendly staff! Food was great!   Price really reasonable!  Will be back bring more and more friends.
    Louis M.

    Really good food and great service as well! Definitely will bring family and friends back!

    Shiyi W.

    Nice food,if you like spicy food.come here, loved the vibe here, came multiple times with my friends.

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    Nabemono Shabu Shabu

    4.3(549 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    •$$

    Went here for the first time on Saturday with my girlfriend. I love Shabu, and this place didn't…read moredisappoint! The server was really nice and offered alternatives when they didn't have something my gf wanted. I appreciated his service and hospitality. Seating was fast and food was great as well! Will be coming back. P.S the tofu appetizer is great too

    I had a hard time choosing where to go for dinner with my family. I wanted shabu shabu, but I…read moredidn't want AYCE. Nabemono came up, and I ended up choosing it over others. I read reviews which expressed frustration over the service, and I felt like that helped manage my expectations. I know it's a very tough time for restaurants, and I hope they are able to smooth things over soon. We were greeted when entered and we waited a bit to get seated. We were seated at a very large table, which felt funny since it was just three of us. It took some time to get menus. I walked up to grab them, but staff said they would bring it over. Once we ordered, food was quick to come out. Refill requests initially were promptly responded to, but as the first round of customers ended their meals, the service was backed up. It took some time to get refills and the check. Luckily we weren't in a hurry. The menu isn't entirely clear, so we had a couple ordering hiccups. Generally, easy problems to resolve. My family and I enjoyed the food. The vegetables, meat, and sauces tasted good. I really liked their goma dare (sesame sauce), which is my favorite part of shabu shabu. The brown rice portion was substantial, but the rice was reheated and dry. The ramen portion, while tasty was small, like ~1/3 of the rice portion. I personally, like to eat the carb throughout the meal, which means ordering more. The space is large with a lot of hard surfaces. I wouldn't say it is a quiet space--it is good for groups. We also sat closer to the door, so my elder family members were a bit cold while we waited. However, once the burners were going, it didn't feel as cold. The three of us ate for ~90 without tip, which can make sense for folks who don't want to pay $55pp for AYCE dinner. However, I think AYCE lunches at other restaurants during the week are a better value and can have smoother service. Just like many things in this world, my experience isn't black and white. There were things I liked and things that could be improved. I think it's worth a shot for others to try, as long as they can be open minded about the experience and patient.

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    4.6(1.3k reviews)
    4.6 mi

    This was my first time at Mikiya, and I had such a fantastic experience! Landen was an amazing…read moreserver friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely made the experience even better. He was on top of everything and made us feel very welcomed. Great service from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back! And the food was bussin.

    Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House is one of the most consistent shabu-shabu spots in the area. The quality…read moreis always great, the meats are flavorful and tender, and I feel like the pricing is reasonable for what you get. We usually go with either the Silver or Gold Wagyu set and add on the Wagyu tartare or Wagyu bone marrow. Both are always delicious and packed with flavor. For broth, I normally choose either the Japanese tomato or spicy miso. You really cannot go wrong with either option. For sides, we usually order the vegetable platter, Japanese ramen, and rice. My go-to meats are the premium Wagyu chuck ribeye, premium Wagyu shoulder cut, and kurobuta pork. In my opinion, those are the best choices on the menu. They are consistently tender, well-marbled, and have a great balance of fat and meat without feeling overly heavy. I usually skip most of the other sides and ask for extra garlic and green onions to add to the goma sauce. That combination with the Wagyu is so good. It can add up depending on how much you order, but I think it is reasonably priced for the overall quality. If you get around seven to ten rounds of the meats mentioned above, you will likely get close to your money's worth. I would definitely recommend Mikiya to anyone looking for a solid Wagyu shabu-shabu experience.

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    3.9(2.5k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    •$$
    All you can eat
    Free parking

    We came to Happy AYCE Hot Pot for a late dinner. We arrived pretty close to closing time, so we…read morecompletely understood that the staff probably wanted to finish up and go home. They were very polite and simply asked us to settle the bill first, but they still let us sit, relax, and enjoy our dinner until closing time. They even told us that staying a little later would not be a problem. We really appreciated their patience, kindness, and flexibility. Thank you to the staff for making us feel welcome even though we arrived late. Great service and a very pleasant experience!

    Classic AYCE hot pot Lunch $24.99 / Dinner $29.99…read more Pay $5 on top of hot pot price for unlimited dim sum. This was such a good deal! I got the classic ayce hot pot and mostly got the beef, lamb and pork belly for meats. There is a premium ayce option for $5-6 more but I was pretty satisfied with just the classic selections. I would rather pay the extra $5 to get dim sum, which was also not bad! I liked the siu mai, shrimp har gow (fave), and steam juicy dumplings. My bf liked the steamed chicken feet and garlic tripe as well (the tripe was p spicy). You order the dim sum with your server as the dim sum is made to order, which I preferred bc it comes out steaming hot. The buffet bar also has a variety of items from fried appetizers to veggie side dishes, fried rice, noodles and more!

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    Hot Pot Hot Pot

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    •$$

    Disappointed to hear that this place closed. Wish we could be there for the last day atleast. Went…read morehere over the years and each time I've enjoyed it a lot. I hope to see this restaurant open some other time, even if it's in a different place. From what I remember the soup was great, and the other foods we placed in them were almost nice. I didn't mind most of the things most people had problems with, namely, the "presentation." Honestly didn't really care because I really only enjoyed the food. The owner was also nice and chill, along with the rest of staff, hope they're doing well.

    I hadn't been to this place in like 12 years prior to this dinner. I remember liking it a lot in…read morethe past. I do feel that this place needs to up their game. Other places have passed them by in some respects First there is no sauce bar here. Just four small containers of sauces you can use. Ironically none of those sauces are soy sauce. A darker possible peanut sauce, a sesame sauce, a pinkish possibly fermented tofu sauce and the standard chili oil. I wanted more as far as the sauce goes and I thought a sauce bar was pretty standard these days Second there is no AYCE bar with small snacks. Kind of interesting When ordering the meat, I guess they wanted to save a plate so the sliced meats just came in plastic containers. That loses some points with me on presentation Other than that everything is fine. They charge a little less for the broth than a lot of places do, so that's nice Got vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, noodles and a couple of meats. Overall it's a fine experience, mostly Ok to Good. But the lack of some things makes it more second tier for me and it would not be a go to hot pot place for me

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    Shabuya - Alhambra

    4.2(894 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    •$$$
    All you can eat
    Casual dining

    Shabuya is easily one of my go-to spots in the SGV when I'm craving hot pot. They never miss. From…read morethe moment you walk in, the space feels clean, modern, and perfect for group dinners or casual catch-ups. Their AYCE menu is stacked with rich, flavorful broths, self serve bar with fresh veggies and other seafood along with their high-quality meats. The beef options are always tender, and everything cooks perfectly in your own pot, which Love tor customizing every bite. Portions keep coming, and service is quick, so you're never waiting around

    I have heard good things about Shabuya for a while and have been curious. I finally stopped by with…read moremy family here for dinner recently. Ordered -Soup Base: original house soup, miso soup, tonkatsu pork soup, and huo guo soup. -Meat: prime chuck tender, angus beef brisket, prime beef belly, US wagyu sirloin tip, and angus top blade. My favorite was the angus top blade. It was the best in terms of softness and not super fatty. -Starter comes with the AYCE and I only tried the chicken karaage. It does not come out fresh, as it's not hot/warm, there are sections of the chicken karaage that are a bit on the chewier side. Overall, staff came by frequently to ask if you wanted to order more meat and to clear the empty plates of meat. You are allowed to order 4 plates of meat each time. The food bar area where you go and grab all your veggies, noodles, rice, etc. I felt like it was small and the options were not as much as All that shabu. They have ice cream cups from Ace Creamery but you have to pay extra for it. Fountain drinks are also an additional charge. I feel like although my overall experience was good, it was not enough to wow me for me to come back. I would say it's worth a try if you have not been before and like to try new spots. Tips: *Shared parking lot with other businesses (Baskin Robbins, Dollar Tree, etc.) *Credit card accepted. *Restroom available. *Casual attire. *Alcohol served. *They have multiple locations. *AYCE is limited to 90 mins. *Kids price for 4-10years old, anything after that age threshold is considered adult price. *Indoor seating only

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    Veggie, Seafood, Sauces Bar

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