Hot Pot Restaurants near Tustin, CA

“Wagyu Factory in Tustin takes AYCE dining to another level with a hot-pot-forward experience, unlimited A5 Japanese, M9 Australian, and American Wagyu, plus an 80+ item buffet packed with seafood, sushi, vegetables, dim sum, hot dishes, cold dishes, desserts, and more. Come hungry, build your dream hot-pot spread, and do not skip the Chubby Club membership perks—especially if your birthday is coming up.“

“Good food and good service“

“very clean, staff is very nice, 100% recommend ! owner is also extremely kind and friendly :)“

“Had an amazing experience at Haidilao! The food was fresh, high quality, and there was a great variety of meats, seafood, and vegetables to choose from. The broth was flavorful, and everything came out quickly.

What really stood out was the exceptional customer service. The staff were attentive, friendly, and constantly checked to make sure we had everything we needed. They went above and beyond to make the dining experience enjoyable.

The restaurant was clean, well organized, and had a welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for delicious hot pot and outstanding service, I highly recommend Haidilao. I'll definitely be coming back!“

“01SEP2024 | Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot is a chic hotpot restaurant. My first impression was that it was clean, with delicious food and attentive service. The prices are just right for the quality of the food and ingredients. I would give it a 10 out of 10, and we will definitely be coming back.“

“Really enjoyed the malatang here. The broth has great flavor with a good balance of spice and numbness, and the ingredients taste fresh and clean. Portions are generous and pricing feels fair. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to come back and try different combinations. Overall a solid spot for malatang.“

“This place is awesome! So accommodating with a nut allergy, friendly, and soooooo tasty!“

“Good food and very friendly environment“

“The best malatang ive had in OC. Way better than the likes of ygf and other chain etc. Broth is super tasty and isn't drowned in msg. Also tons of option in toppings and broth. I recommend trying the tom kha. The price is a little more expensive than other spots but its worth it“

“The hotpot I eat most often with friends is Lao Pier. The first time I ate flying pancakes was at Lao Pier. Now that I think about it, it still tastes delicious.“

“Chinese hot pot place, open late, $15 a pound plus the cost of broth, but I think you can also do dry bowls without broth.
They have a good selection of vegetables, noodles, meats, including shrimp, fish, and squid. I liked the shrimp and fish, but would not do the squid again because it was a little chewy.
I had the bone broth which was too heavy on the five spice flavor for my palette. Next time, I’ll try a different broth or maybe just a dry bowl.
I thought the music they played inside was pretty awful, but thankfully there’s plenty of outdoor seating :)
I’m definitely willing to try this place again.“

“This AYCE hot pot in Irvine is such a nice surprise! The fish maw chicken broth was so tasty. You get unlimited beef, seafood, drinks and desserts. No weird hidden charges at all. Space is clean and laid‑back. Perfect spot to bring friends when you want to pile on food without blowing your whole budget.“

“We came here on a Saturday for the first time, not really knowing what to expect and honestly feeling a little unfamiliar with everything. From the moment we walked in, the staff made us feel so welcomed, comfortable, and taken care of.

Our server was absolutely wonderful. She kindly asked us if it was our first time instead of assuming that we already knew how everything worked. She was so patient and sweet with us. She even brought us a picture book/menu to help us understand our options and how to order. What I appreciated most was the way she explained everything—she never once made us feel embarrassed, uncomfortable, or like we were asking “stupid” questions. She genuinely wanted to make sure we had a good experience.

Every time we ordered something, they would kindly double-check with us to make sure we had ordered exactly what we wanted. They did it in such a respectful and friendly way that made us feel cared for rather than corrected.

They were also incredibly thoughtful about dietary restrictions. We mentioned that we don’t eat pork, and they immediately placed a “NO PORK” sign on our table so everyone serving us would be aware. They continued checking on us throughout the meal to make sure everything was okay and that we were comfortable. That level of attention and consideration really stood out to us.

They even had little things available to make the experience easier and more comfortable, like hair ties for women, gloves, and aprons so we wouldn’t worry about getting our clothes dirty. It was clear that they had thought about the little details that make a big difference.

Most importantly, everyone we interacted with was genuinely kind, patient, welcoming, and respectful. We never felt rushed or out of place. They made us feel comfortable from beginning to end, especially as first-time customers who were unfamiliar with everything.

The food was great, but honestly, the hospitality is what made the experience so memorable. You can tell that the staff truly cares about their customers and wants everyone to leave happy.

Thank you so much to the entire team for being so patient and welcoming with us! We had such a wonderful first experience and will absolutely be coming back.“

“The food was great. This would be a great place to take your date.“

“Great service, delicious sushi. Friendly people . Great location. Would recommended and we will be back again.“

“My favorite Shabu place. Great selection of broths.“

“Đồ ăn Việt Nam chân thực, mang hương vị quê hương“

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I had the best experience at Tabu Shabu! I sat out on the patio with my dog and it was absolutely perfect—comfortable, welcoming, and such a great vibe. I ordered a glass of wine and started with the cucumber appetizer and edamame, both super fresh and full of flavor. The highlight was the salmon bowl with rice…so delicious, perfectly cooked, and so satisfying. The service was friendly, the food came out quickly, and they made me (and my pup!) feel totally at home. I think everyone came out at some point to visit with me and my pup. Highly recommend if you’re looking for great food, a relaxing atmosphere, and a dog-friendly spot for a drink and apps (cant do hotpot outside, but still worth it).“

“I absolutely love Kiazen Shabu! The food here is consistently amazing, with fresh ingredients and rich, flavorful broths that make every bite memorable. The owner and the entire team are incredibly friendly, always making you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. I especially appreciate how the owner often offers free alcohol to customers, adding that extra touch of hospitality. I first visited when they first opened a few years ago, and at that time, it wasn’t too busy. But with the incredible food, excellent service, and inviting atmosphere, it’s no surprise that Kiazen Shabu has become so popular. Now, it's always packed, so be prepared to wait, especially on weekends and during dinner hours – but trust me, it's worth it! I highly recommend trying most of their dishes; you won’t be disappointed. Kiazen Shabu is a must-visit for anyone who loves delicious food and top-notch service!“

“So happy they finally opened! Always great service! Amazing quality meat and fresh veggies!“

“Fantasic staff! They are always so friendly and helpful! They always remember us when we come in. The shabu is fantastic. The broth selections are wonderful and you can mix and match! Produce is fresh, lots of beers on tap. Only critisism is I wish they would change their chairs, they aren’t comfortable; the food is so good though it’s worth being uncomfortable!“

“Great restaurant if you care less about service. The foods are amazing but service is left much to be desired. Some, not all of the cashiers/server are always on their phone, forgetting orders and would give you that look as if you’re the problem when you reminded them about your missing item.“

“First time here and it was great. We showed up around 830pm and they had a few items out but for the most part everything we wanted we were able to get. Service is quick and friendly. The food was delicious but it'll depend on the broth you pick. Tomato tasted great for a non spicy and the szechuan for a spicy one was great as well. Many other flavors to come back and try.“

“Great food and great staff“

“The sushi was fresh and tasted good, but I was disappointed by the limited selection offered with the $27.99 lunch special. Considering the price, I expected a wider variety and better overall value. If you're looking for a restaurant that specializes in sushi, I don't think this would be my first choice. However, the shabu-shabu looked much more impressive. The quality and variety of the meats appeared to be excellent, making it a great option for meat lovers. I would definitely consider coming back to try the shabu-shabu instead of the sushi.“

“Great Food and very friendly staff one of the best hot pot in Southern California. We highly recommend it to everyone who wants to try all you can eat hot pot.“

“So unbelievably good! Always get fast service and quality food here. Each time gets better than the last. From the sides to the meats to the vegetables this is a great place to get some high quality food!

I was new to hot pot last year so I won’t lie and say I know about the shabu shabu competition but I can promise you it is good. Plus I’ve been telling everyone how good it is

P.S. I love that you get your own bowl. I know it’s less communal but I’m American like that“

“Everything is great! Love the food, service & atmosphere! Strongly recommended good restaurants!🙏🥰“

“I live nearby and would like to support this Bar 100%. Staff and food quality and cleanliness are equally excellent. Have been going to this bar for more than 5YRs. Also, the location and the next-door wonderful restaurants are attractive to hang out.
This review is to suggest a few things that might attract more traffic: providing options of peanut-sauces (I loved the P. sauce from California Shabu Shabu but chose this Bar to support the business), installing the led-blinking light with a design for the interior wall and wrap around the bar. I believe few small additions would make the difference. Thanks for reading.“

“There are restaurants that chase perfection and there are restaurants that simply make you happy you walked through the door. Miyabi falls squarely into the second category.

No, this isn’t the best beef I’ve ever had. If you’re hunting for the most exclusive wagyu or the rarest cuts imaginable, there are places that will happily charge you two or three times as much. That’s not what Miyabi is trying to be.

What it does, it does exceptionally well. My wife and I came for the lunch special and by the time we left we both looked at each other and said the same thing. We’re definitely coming back.

The value is outstanding. The meat is fresh, beautifully sliced and generous. The broths are clean without being bland. I went with the kombu while my wife chose the yuzu and both were excellent in completely different ways.

The real surprise was the ponzu. Most ponzu leans too sweet or too salty. This one somehow lands perfectly in the middle. Bright, balanced and exactly what I wanted with every bite of beef and vegetables.

The vegetable bar is another thoughtful touch. Extra greens, scallions, grated daikon, garlic and everything is there whenever you want it instead of waiting for someone to bring it over.

Service deserves its own paragraph. They somehow found that balance that’s harder than it looks. They’re never hovering over your table, but they’re never impossible to find either. Water stayed full, empty plates disappeared and whenever we needed something, someone was already walking over before we had to ask. That’s good hospitality.

The restaurant itself is comfortable. A little darker than some shabu places, but clean, relaxed and somewhere you actually want to linger. We happened to catch the World Cup on the TVs, which somehow made an already enjoyable lunch feel even more relaxed.

If I had one criticism, it’d be the rice. It was just a touch firmer than I prefer. Still perfectly edible, especially with their crispy chili topping, but not quite as soft as I’d hoped.

Don’t skip the hot drops. It brings serious heat without overwhelming the food. Spicy enough to wake everything up, but never so aggressive that it masks the flavor of the broth or the beef.

Miyabi isn’t trying to be the flashiest shabu restaurant in Southern California. It’s trying to serve a genuinely satisfying meal at a fair price with attentive service and thoughtful details. Mission accomplished. I’ll absolutely be back.“

“So good and server are very friendly“

“I came by because of the special pricing on their Com Tam and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. The Suon, Cha and Nuoc Mam were superbly done. I haven't found this level of quality and expertise outside of VN so this was great. Their Bi is was somewhat off on the day of my visit because the pork skin was a bit sticky but the flavor was fine. They're doing a Com Tam special for $10 and $12 probably to bring in new customers, but I would probably pay $20 and save myself a trip to VN (ha ha). Will update my review when I have a chance to try their other food items.“

“A favorite restaurant for our friends and family. Food is always consistently good and the atmosphere is fun!!!“

“Super tasty 😋😋😋. Perfect for winter and cold rainy day.“

“Grill it or boil it. Good combo“

“Wowwwww… tried this place for the first time tonight for dinner and I was blown away!! I ordered the Chongqing chicken and spicy pork wontons with white rice and loved everything. Service was fast for dinner time and the cashier was so kind and helpful and even gave me some recommendations too. The chicken was just the right amount of spicy and the wontons were some of my favorite I’ve had. Portions are also big enough to share. I wish I lived closer so I could come here more often. Easy parking too. I will be back…“

“Great place for warmly party. Have dancing space. Hope they can have karaoke 🎤“

“My cousins brought me here to celebrate my 25th birthday. I love shabu, and I have yet to try this spot out.

Parking: They're located in a medium sized plaza, and there's plenty of free parking.

Ambiance/Environment: It's very clean inside. There's a decent amount of seating. We visited on a Thursday night, so it wasn't too busy.

Service: Our server was efficient. We didn't catch her name, but she was knowledgable about the menu when we asked questions. Throughput was under 15 min after ordering. After receiving our orders, our server checked on us a couple times.

Soup & meats: My bf and I ordered the 'specials for 2' and went with the shared brisket set. The soup was decent; wasn't too salty. My favorite part were the briskets. It came with a generous amount of briskets. The toppings were also fresh. This special included beers and desserts.“

“Tomato broth hot pot here is the best! Despite the name, they offer non-spice broth options. 😋 I really love malatang and would usually get this and heytea on the same night. I think they price everything fairly and they give you good portions. The staff are equally friendly and they also offer take-out options if you wanna order to go or doordash it.“

“Very good service and good food ..“

“There are 3 locations in Orange County but my favorite location is Irvine. The second location would be in Costa Mesa because they do serve outdoor I can bring my fur baby. I love hot pot in general but I must say Mokkoji hot pot still my number 1 hot pot place out of all. I love their Fire Crab Soup Base which no other hot pot has this flavor. I normally ordered the Surf & Turf which they offer a large beef plate but you would pick your beef choice of cuts and the price is different as well depend on what cut you choose. Beside the beef plate it came with seafood plate contain half lobster, scallops, salmon, white gulf shrimps and shrimps paste. As for appetizer you can pick between garlic shrimps or something else. But because I always get garlic shrimp so I wouldn’t remember what are there other choices. Come with drinks and desserts as well. But this time I just ordered the combination of beef and shrimp since that’s what I felt like at that moment. Also they offer unlimited greens, but not Enoki Mushrooms or Tofu, ect….“

“Super friendly staff and very attentive. Wonderful selection of Japanese small plates which are perfect for sharing while having a beer - Asahi of course. Went with my servers’ recommendations which did not disappoint.“

“We came for late night, post-concert dinner. The food were all very tasty and well seasoned. Got teriyaki chicken skewers, pork belly skewers, beef shank clear vermicelli noodle, fried chicken bites. All very delicious! Service was a little slow bc they were understaffed in the late hours, so it’s expected. The food came out hot and did not disappoint our late night cravings. Highly recommend for post-concert eatery:)“

“There’s a good assortment of food that is well priced! Service is speedy and kind. I’ve heard it can get really busy over the weekend, and for my first time visiting I can see why! As soon as I entered the restaurant, it was bustling with life in a very beautiful way. I’m glad I got to catch up with a friend here for lunch on a weekday (that’s how you avoid the line). It’s been here for a while - I’ve been told by a friend. And, I hope it stays for many years. God bless you all.“

“Food was good and delicious“