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!

Great japanese style hotpot, as the name suggests. Service is warm, friendly and fast. It's a huge…read moreplace with common hotpot place setup, a tiny bit more cramped though so you slightly can whiff the food on the next table. Could be good for you, or the opposite. Disclaimer first, i'm a huge fan of chinese style hotpot. Luckily all that shabu offers a selection of broth and sauces. They are true japanese style, so don't expect mala here, even the chili oil is a bit hidden on containers a bit away from the sauce bar. I tried the spicy beef broth, it has miso flavor and slightly tangy undertone. It has heat, but not spicy at all. The spicy pine sauce and wasabi ponzu (the best!) fulfills my search for heat in this place. All the sauces (except sesame sauce) has acidity/tangyness in it. The meat are good quality and very thin so it's ready in just a few dips. The brisket is fatty, and it's my favorite but only at this place thanks to the acidic profile that cuts through the rich fats. The short plate is very thin and tender, the flat iron steak is more lean. The chuck eye is kinda the middle ground. Unfortunately lamb only served as dinner menu. The vegetable and mushrooms bar have adequate variety, but they only have two kinds of tofu which is soft tofu and fried tofu pockets. No beancurds/tofu skin. They have more selection in seafood though. There's ice cream, soda fountain, green tea and black tea, and even buffet food like fried rice and wonton etc. Overall it's a well-priced hotpot for good quality ingredients, with japanese style broths. And the best thing is they accepts solo diners.

I had All That Shabu a really long time ago in Irvine and remember loving it, but there's just so…read moremuch competition in OC so I haven't been back in years! I tried it again with my friend the other day because we were in the area. I thought it was just okay and probably wouldn't come back here specifically because there's just a lot of better places, but this isn't bad at all for the price. The inside was huge and dimly lit, and they had a large self serve bar for hot sides, drinks, hot pot toppings like veggies and seafood, sauces, and dessert. It was a great vibe! There's a pretty large variety of broths to pick from which is nice. We both got the spicy beef, which tasted rich and tomatoey so it was different than a typical beef bone broth that I expected! It was nice because the acidity helped to balance with the richness of the meats. Of all the meats, our favorites were the brisket and the beef short plate. Personally I like to know which meats are which but sometimes when I asked, the servers couldn't really tell them apart so it kinda sucked because I wanted to know which ones I actually liked to order more of those. They were quick with taking our orders though and meats came out really quick. For hot sides, they had a large variety of things, such as fried rice, crab, crispy fried chicken, kimchi, and more. I liked that there was variety! I just think that overall, the experience didn't wow me as much as it did back then, but definitely cheaper than most places and so you get what you pay for!

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.

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!

One of my favorite hot pot places. The meats are good quality. Lots of variety to choose from…read more Service was great. Also, they said they are no longer associated with the chubby group so the membership would no longer work after a certain date.

New Name Alert: Malabar or apparently Malatang…read more Didn't figure it out until I walked up and saw the wrong sign actually. We are hot pot professionals so we knew how many items were going to weight how much. I got it down to choosing the sides and it weight exactly 1.2lb exactly. My wife ended up with 1.2lb also but ended up bringing leftovers home. She got the bone broth healing soup ( clear white soup) I got the golden spicy / sour soup ( golden color , not too spicy but not too sour but still delicious!! Honestly both soups were good, they serve it to you cooked so no stress on waiting. Service was great as it felt like a grand opening party. price is good too! if you don't overstuff yourself. Selection awesome good meatballs good meats ( fat and lean) good veggies mini sauce bar also they pretty much covered all bases for hotpot

Tasty Pot has changed to malatang hot pot style. You put all the ingredients you want in a big bowl…read moreand then they'll charge you by the pound. Price was reasonable at 13.99/lb. We came in around 5:30 pm on a weekend. A lot of the ingredients were in low supply and the veggies didn't look fresh. We had to ask them to refill the beef because the container was completely empty. When we went to get our sauces, they had a limited selection compared to other hot pot/malatang places. They didn't have any sesame sauce available then, even though there was a label for it. The soup bases were alright. The tom yum flavor has a bit of a kick and the healthy bone soup was decent.

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!

We came in on a Sunday with a big group, and the restaurant was extremely busy. Our waiter, Lucas,…read morewas incredibly patient and attentive. He helped us with our order and kindly explained that because of the rush, the meat and soup might take a little longer to arrive. He reassured us and suggested we grab some cooked food first while waiting for the hot pot. We really appreciated his thoughtful service and patience--it made our experience much more enjoyable. Thank you, Lucas!

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

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 had a great experience at this hot pot restaurant. The service stands out right away. The staff…read morestays attentive from start to finish. They check on your table often and You never feel ignored. Every employee moves with speed and purpose. Orders arrive quickly. Empty plates get cleared fast. The whole team works efficiently, which keeps the meal flowing smoothly. The food quality is solid. The meat is fresh. The restaurant also offers a vegetable bar, along with beer and wine, which adds good variety to the meal. What made this visit memorable was the level of service. The staff stays focused on your table and makes sure you have what you need at all times. I enjoyed the experience and would come back for the service alone.

This spot was exactly what I wanted and didn't know I need. I am a huge fanatic of both hotpot and…read moreskewers so I love that this spot combines both. Upon entering, you can recognize that this an authentic Chinese hotpot spot. The ambiance is great and a huge plus is how clean their bathrooms are. I really like how you get a larger variety for the BBQ and the hotpot has a lot of really good premium options. For example, I have never seen frog legs or Argentinian shrimps that are that big being served at hotpot. I also really liked the quality of their cuts of beef. As for the vegetables, they have a self serve bar so you don't have to ask the staff for any. The staff constantly came to pour more soup as well whenever we were running low. Overall, this is just a great spot in the 626 for hotpot.

Food was just okay. Prices are mid,not cheap, not expensive. Service was fine, but the food came…read moreout waaaaaaay too slow. There were 8 of us. 2 of us did the BBQ AYCE, and the other 6 did hot pot. By the time they were basically done eating, we had only gotten 2 small rounds of skewers, and they came out super slowly. We ended up just getting rice and cold dishes to fill up. Then more BBQ finally started coming out, but we were already full and couldn't even finish it.

First time here. Food was amazing. Got the spicy hot pot. It's to die for…read more Service was also spectacular. Andy, what's the higher beer was good to

Came for the lunch special so yummy ! Would come here again 10/10 service was great as wellread more