Used to love coming here. The server we had, a guy in a suit, barely greeted us, never smiled, looked annoyed that we were there. Realistically we should’ve just went somewhere else as the hot pot scene in Rhode Island has expanded. We asked 4 times for more water, and never got our actual drinks refilled. The broths also weren’t as flavorful. The overall experience wasn’t something I’d want to repeat, unfortunate since it’s in my neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Nayana Oliveira
I don’t usually leave reviews but I really wanted to highlight our server Kat (Cat?). She was attentive but not overbearing, accommodating, super helpful and knowledgeable, and on top of that had a great attitude and pleasant personality without seeming fake! Please be kind to her when you go! The whole staff worked well together actually, but this is about Kat! Food was great, the music made me feel like I was in Heated Rivalry but maybe that depends on who was on Aux. This has been my second time in, my first time I sadly only gave myself 1 hour, so this time after 3 hours we developed a great strategy for next time and how to optimize our food consumption (with help from Kat).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu Shabu
Jesus Urriaga
Everything about this place is amazing they have a lot of soups to choose from and you don't have to share your soup which I really like. The service is amazing and it seems like they care a lot about cleanliness. One of the cleanest restaurants ive ever been too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
CJ
Been there countless times since its opening day. Food and service have been consistent; however, they really need to fix the fruit fly infestation in the restaurant. When we are there spending $70-100 for two, the last thing we want is fruit flies sitting on our sauces and flying over our faces. I thought it was a seasonal problem during summer, but the problem lingers even during winter.
Raf Bini
It's not cheap, hot pot never is, but it is high quality and a fun experience. I also appreciate that unlike EVERY OTHER resto in PVD they stay open on Sunday and Monday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Lisa P
Overpriced for the quality of food, there are better hot pot places around. Only thing I like is the concept of having your own pot of broth. La Mei still have not been beat in RI.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Aoxue Chenqi
Their tonkotsu broth was good, but the authentic japanese broth they had just wasn’t it for me. The meats were all really good selections, but I learned that day that I do not ever want to eat cow throat ever again. Karaage was soooo good, wish it had came with like spicy mayo or something. I also ended up getting a stomachache which I’m not sure if it was eating too much or eating something bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu Shabu, Tonkatsu Broth
Keir Logan
Tonight was the night my fiancée and I went out for date night. We had been reminiscing about our time in Japan and how we had sukiyaki and y Shabu shabu fit the bill as a perfect place to bring us back there. The service was quick and efficient, the staff was helpful, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was vibes all around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Noodle, American Kobe Top Round, Bok Choy
Eric Durand
This is always my go to spot for hot pot whenever I’m in town. I love coming here with friends. There’s so much variety that everyone can find something they like. The all you can eat is a good deal, and the guy who always serves us is super friendly and attentive.
It’s a great place to bring friends or family for a relaxed night of eating, talking, and enjoying good food. They never rush you out, which makes it even better. Always a solid choice for a fun, satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu Shabu, Hot Pot Noodle, Make Your Our Sauce for Dipping
Ariel
My server was amazing, but this blue haired lady that seemed to work there was very unprofessional, she was very loud and obnoxious when I was eating with my family and she would talk over her colleagues and swear a lot, she would say a lot of mean suff, I would like her to rethink her actions, regardless if she is on the clock or not. Over all everything was amazing
The service here was fantastic, as well as the food. I had been to hot pot but never an all you can eat. I was intimidated a bit by the choices on the menu, but the manager and service staff were so welcoming. They had no problem explaining how to order and different menu items. I will absolutely be returning and I will be sure to bring friends! Also great to know they are apart of the same group as Y noodle! That was where I was headed when I strolled past Y shabu shabu and I am so glad I did!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beatriz Preto
The food is mediocre, and it's not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Candice McCarty
Once a Favorite, Now a Letdown
As someone who genuinely loves hot pot and dines out for it frequently, I’m really disappointed to be writing this. This place was the one that started my love for hot pot — it used to be packed, reservations were a must, and the food and experience were worth the wait.
Unfortunately, things have changed — and not for the better. The online menu is poorly formatted, with half the graphics cut off and menu items (like #31–35) completely missing. Not a huge issue on its own, but it sets the tone for what followed.
The service made us feel like we were inconveniencing the staff just by being there. No greeting, no energy — just bare minimum interaction. They were out of the beer we asked for, and even something as basic as ginger ale wasn’t available.
It’s sad to say, but we were the only people in the building. A place that once had lines out the door now feels like it’s just coasting — and not in a good way.
I won’t be returning unless they seriously invest some time and effort into bringing it back to what it used to be.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
ChowdahHead
This is a very quaint little gem tucked away here in the city. Nice place, show some love ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Dylan Smith
Delicious. I love this hot pot spot will definitely go back
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Noodle, Seafood, Soups, Make Your Our Sauce for Dipping, Curry Pot, Mochi
Used to love coming here. The server we had, a guy in a suit, barely greeted us, never smiled, looked annoyed that we were there. Realistically we should’ve just went somewhere else as the hot pot scene in Rhode Island has expanded. We asked 4 times for more water, and never got our actual drinks refilled. The broths also weren’t as flavorful. The overall experience wasn’t something I’d want to repeat, unfortunate since it’s in my neighborhood.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
I don’t usually leave reviews but I really wanted to highlight our server Kat (Cat?). She was attentive but not overbearing, accommodating, super helpful and knowledgeable, and on top of that had a great attitude and pleasant personality without seeming fake! Please be kind to her when you go! The whole staff worked well together actually, but this is about Kat! Food was great, the music made me feel like I was in Heated Rivalry but maybe that depends on who was on Aux. This has been my second time in, my first time I sadly only gave myself 1 hour, so this time after 3 hours we developed a great strategy for next time and how to optimize our food consumption (with help from Kat).
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu Shabu
Everything about this place is amazing they have a lot of soups to choose from and you don't have to share your soup which I really like. The service is amazing and it seems like they care a lot about cleanliness. One of the cleanest restaurants ive ever been too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been there countless times since its opening day. Food and service have been consistent; however, they really need to fix the fruit fly infestation in the restaurant. When we are there spending $70-100 for two, the last thing we want is fruit flies sitting on our sauces and flying over our faces. I thought it was a seasonal problem during summer, but the problem lingers even during winter.
It's not cheap, hot pot never is, but it is high quality and a fun experience. I also appreciate that unlike EVERY OTHER resto in PVD they stay open on Sunday and Monday!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Overpriced for the quality of food, there are better hot pot places around. Only thing I like is the concept of having your own pot of broth. La Mei still have not been beat in RI.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Their tonkotsu broth was good, but the authentic japanese broth they had just wasn’t it for me. The meats were all really good selections, but I learned that day that I do not ever want to eat cow throat ever again. Karaage was soooo good, wish it had came with like spicy mayo or something. I also ended up getting a stomachache which I’m not sure if it was eating too much or eating something bad.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu Shabu, Tonkatsu Broth
Tonight was the night my fiancée and I went out for date night. We had been reminiscing about our time in Japan and how we had sukiyaki and y Shabu shabu fit the bill as a perfect place to bring us back there. The service was quick and efficient, the staff was helpful, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was vibes all around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Noodle, American Kobe Top Round, Bok Choy
This is always my go to spot for hot pot whenever I’m in town. I love coming here with friends. There’s so much variety that everyone can find something they like. The all you can eat is a good deal, and the guy who always serves us is super friendly and attentive.
It’s a great place to bring friends or family for a relaxed night of eating, talking, and enjoying good food. They never rush you out, which makes it even better. Always a solid choice for a fun, satisfying meal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shabu Shabu, Hot Pot Noodle, Make Your Our Sauce for Dipping
My server was amazing, but this blue haired lady that seemed to work there was very unprofessional, she was very loud and obnoxious when I was eating with my family and she would talk over her colleagues and swear a lot, she would say a lot of mean suff, I would like her to rethink her actions, regardless if she is on the clock or not. Over all everything was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The service here was fantastic, as well as the food. I had been to hot pot but never an all you can eat. I was intimidated a bit by the choices on the menu, but the manager and service staff were so welcoming. They had no problem explaining how to order and different menu items. I will absolutely be returning and I will be sure to bring friends! Also great to know they are apart of the same group as Y noodle! That was where I was headed when I strolled past Y shabu shabu and I am so glad I did!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food is mediocre, and it's not worth the price.
Atmosphere: 3
Once a Favorite, Now a Letdown
As someone who genuinely loves hot pot and dines out for it frequently, I’m really disappointed to be writing this. This place was the one that started my love for hot pot — it used to be packed, reservations were a must, and the food and experience were worth the wait.
Unfortunately, things have changed — and not for the better. The online menu is poorly formatted, with half the graphics cut off and menu items (like #31–35) completely missing. Not a huge issue on its own, but it sets the tone for what followed.
The service made us feel like we were inconveniencing the staff just by being there. No greeting, no energy — just bare minimum interaction. They were out of the beer we asked for, and even something as basic as ginger ale wasn’t available.
It’s sad to say, but we were the only people in the building. A place that once had lines out the door now feels like it’s just coasting — and not in a good way.
I won’t be returning unless they seriously invest some time and effort into bringing it back to what it used to be.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is a very quaint little gem tucked away here in the city. Nice place, show some love ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Delicious. I love this hot pot spot will definitely go back
Recommended dishes: Hot Pot Noodle, Seafood, Soups, Make Your Our Sauce for Dipping, Curry Pot, Mochi
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