“OMG! the best of the best. The flavors in the Broth is delicious. Tonkotsu is my favorite. Service can improve a bit, but overall can't expect the best because they are busy- and so worth it. I like the ambiance, chill and they have a good peach beer, ha!“
“The music and environment was chill. My group went on a Wednesday evening so it was not slammed.They have an all you can eat option but my girlfriend and I filled up on the shared ribeye option with spicy miso tonkatsu. It's a pricier option which adds up to about 50 per person including the sake.Our server was Gabby and she was attentive, kind, and knowledgeable about the menu!“
“this is a solid all you can eat shabu spot!great food choices, and it all looked very fresh. they were great about constantly checking to see if you need anymore broth or meat. it has some of the best broths we've ever had at a Shabu place. Definitely worth trying! it can get busy so join the Yelp waitlist if you can.“
“The taste is good, the environment is good, and the atmosphere of eating Sichuan hot pot is great! The short crispy pork is so well done?The duck blood is very tender, and the small sesame balls and ice powder are also really delicious. The only regret is that the sweet potato noodles are sold out and I didn’t order them. I will come again next time ??“
“Ate here 2x before writing this review. This is a skewer hot pot place and there is definitely a learning curve the first time. There were so many selections on skewers that it was difficult to choose. The fridge had several levels that I didn't get a chance to notice them all until my 2nd time around. It's definitely a scavenger hunt each visit.There are some rare finds here that are generally not offered at other shabu places. Like duck blood, duck feet, bamboo fungus (pith), giant prawns, crab meat, etc. Nice To Meet You have it all in one easy to access fridge. We noticed more selections on weekends than weekdays, especially the duck blood. It really fresh and runs out fast.For the non-spicy people, there are definitely choices here. The broth comes with 2 choices (or you can go with one, same price) and we loved the beef and tomato broth, both are non-spicy. For meat choices we order off the menu AND we get skewered meat. The kids prefer Flat Iron Steak. Ribeye is pretty good too.Eating with skewers is fun. Definitely an experience. The Brown Sugar Sticky Rice Cake also hits the spot for sweet tooth lovers. Reminds me of the sticky rice cake at Night Markets.The seats are spacious and can accommodate large parties.If everyone in your party can eat spicy, then this is definitely a worthy spot to visit. But this is an awesome place for non-spicy people too.See my pictures for more tips.“
“Food is great but service reeeeeally depends on which server you get! Some are very patient and helpful, especially if you’re new, others are extreeeemely impatient, get mad at you, yell at you, the one girl today even rolled her eyes at me and pointed at the line behind me while continuously rolling her eyes at me and sighing. So… good luck to you ?“
“I recently dined at Dada Shabu Shabu and it was nothing short of amazing. The cozy atmosphere paired with exceptional shabu shabu, where the broth and fresh ingredients did all the talking, made my meal memorable. The staff’s warmth and attentiveness added to the experience, making me feel right at home. This place is a true hidden gem that I can’t recommend enough!“
“Husband and I ordered the 9 section spicy hot pot in medium(?), it was quite spicy but extremely flavorful. Fresh beef, angus prime beef, hot pot noodles, the fish cakes with roe on it with "fortune" in Chinese on it, vermicelli noodles-- they were all good to eat in the deliciously spicy hot pot. We over-ordered and the wait staff gave us to-go containers. I am eating the leftover as I type in this review a day later. My stomach suffered a little I won't lie, but I can't wait to go back. Love it.The sauce/snack station is loaded. If they had fresh fruits that would be awesome. No other complaints.“
“The snack and sauce bar is self serve, the food is ordered through a web app and contact with staff is minimal. You can expect good quality and good sized portions for the price. However, it would not be the cheapest hot pot place in Irvine, do expect a two person meal to run over 60 or 70. Their broth choices are exception and the dish variety is wide. Definitely a must try.“
“I've been curious about this place and so happy I finally went, especially since I discovered that it was so close to me. They had so many good buffet options, I wanted to go back for more but didn't have enough room to eat. The meat was delicious and I would definitely want to come back. This place was clean and very nice inside too. Not too many people but there was a wait when we got there. Parking is down the ramp and plenty of it.“
“To be honest, I was a little surprised when they switched to AYCE. However, they exceeded my expectations!We went on a Sunday with the price per person being $33.99. Not bad at all! The AYCE selection was wonderful, meats were high quality and yummy- especially the galbi eye steam stacker!! Super soft and delicious. Ribeye and chuck tender were very good as well. There was a great selection of blue crab, manila clams, shrimp, squid, mussels, assorted fish balls, and veggies. Everything was fresh and frequently refilled.The staff here are always wonderful- great teamwork and amazing service. The girls on the floor were moving super quickly and knew what they were doing!! The whole team here is always on top of things.Definitely worth it! Not only do you get a variety of meats, seafood, and veggies, but there's also hot dishes like fried chicken, samgyeobsal, porridge, etc. all included.“
“Great service and great prices. They have a QR code for you to order from and it comes to you on a robot (the waiters usually unload the dishes for you). There's also a station for you to get basic dipping accompaniments and shrimp crackers and such. My favorite items: lamb, seaweed, fish tofu, and hot pot egg noodles.My biggest gripe was sitting at a booth and the booth was so far from the table. My back was a solid foot away from the booth the entire time to be in eating distance. It was super uncomfortable. However, the second time I went, I sat at a table that had regular chairs and it was much better.“
“It was very good and a lot of fun. My first time and I can tell it takes a while to get the hang of it. I overcooked my veggies by putting too many in at the same time. The spicy broth didn't have much flavor and I liked my girlfriend's chicken broth much better. It would be nice to have a small slotted ladle to fish out the food because you can't see it while the broth is boiling and it's a bit challenging finding and fishing it out small pieces with chopsticks.“
“They doubled the meat!!! Prices didn't increase that much. Apparently they offer a small bowl of noodles for kids, which is standard for pho restaurants. Been going there for years and i never knew that.Vegetarian options: They have it, I don't order itParking: Parking is fine. Get there early.Kid-friendliness: The kids love the robot servers, their own water cups and the jello dessert.“
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“Soondae number 14 is a full platter of Soondae. I doubt one person could finish at all. I shared it with my wife while we enjoyed some quiet time in the grocery store. The glass noodle was very good since it made the Soondae puffy and warm.“
“It's really worth it if you enjoy soup and being able to have your choice of meat,veggies, and noodles. Especially know you get as much as you want. Note that they charge by weightDrinks are good and the fried chicken my favoriteDefinitely a MUST TRY“
“AYCE hot pot in Irvine with $36.99 per person and so many other delicious dishes.Highlights of the menu:1. Soup base: Szechuan, sukiyaki, clear spicy - you can pick spicy level for soup bases!2. Premium meat: beef, lamb, pork3. Seafood combo4. Mushroom combo5. House spicy cold beef6. Spicy garlic pork belly7. Szechuan spicy chicken8. Szechuan cold noodles9. Spicy roasted duck10. Spicy frog legs“
“Incredibly clean, with incredibly friendly & attentive staff! Brought my parents here for their first hot pot experience (it was my first time at Haidilao, too). We were greeted by Sharon, who, upon learning it was our first time, took a minute to explain how everything worked. She passed the word onto our server Earl, who turned out to be AWESOME. He explained everything in detail, guided us through the process, and mixed us a couple of complimentary sauces (!). Throughout the meal he was always nearby when we needed him, even though he was juggling us with other tables (which he also handled brilliantly! Could hear him making legit conversation with other patrons). The sauce bar included desserts & appetizers, and he made suggestions for which ones to try (they were all good)! He and Sharon were both very hands-on and helpful as we were packing up our broths to take home. They both took a lot of initiative and were genuinely “present” with us.The whole restaurant was also extremely clean & well-organized — there was obviously a lot of attention paid to both food safety and customer experience. Food was incredible of course. Very very impressed, and will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Dietary restrictions: The sauce bar includes labels & recipes for vegetarian and gluten-free sauces/ingredients, as well as labels for major 8 allergens (including soy). As I left, I spotted an area with candies (for children? while waiting for a table? I only glimpsed it) and each was clearly labeled with “CONTAINS WHEAT,” etc. If you have allergies and tell a staff member, I have no doubt that they would make recommendations and let you know what is available.“