Oishi Shabu Shabu — Restaurant in Irvine

This is probably one of the best shabu shabu places around! Dinner was around $29 per person but unlike hai di lao or maybe happy sheep, the hot pots arnt in a single location, but rather your own pot in front! This makes it easier for those wanting something spicy broth to something light broth like my shoyu broth. They have 2 different meat menus, one with wagyu and one thats the standard meats. Either way, the standard menu still had really tender meats like the ribeye cuts and tenderloin! Some more filling options too included the beef belly and pork belly. Also at the buffet side, there are some nice sides such as takoyaki, gyoza, seaweed salad and oranges and fried rice. There are also vegetables and seafood to get as well! Service was friendly and easy to order extra meats and cleaning up the plates was done easily too by either robot waiter or custodians! Orders were delivered by robot waiters or handed to us by a waiter! They make good use by not programming a robot waiter to go to multiple tables at a time! The only disappointment was they did run out of some stuff such as smoothies and soju which almost consisted of the cocktail menu on the back... At least pepsi is $2 with unlimited refills? Overall it's nice to come back here if i was feeling spendy or treating out for an occasion here again! They seem to always have tables so capacity i hope...

I recently dined at a shabu shabu all-you-can-eat restaurant and had a satisfying experience. While it's a bit pricier compared to other hot pot places, the variety of meat options in the more expensive menu is noteworthy. It's essential to be aware of the two distinct menus, primarily differing in meat selection. The fact that they didn't charge for my 4-year-old daughter, who only had a bit of fried rice, was a thoughtful touch. Beyond hot pot, the menu offers diverse options like fried rice, chicken wings, and calamari balls. The seafood selection includes small crab, salmon (not recommended for hot pot), tilapia, shrimp, and squid. There's also a good variety of vegetables, noodles (spinach, ramen, udon), and 6 to 8 different sauces. The broths, featuring tonkatsu, miso, spicy ramen, and more, stood out. Hygiene is a priority with individual cooking pots, contributing to a clean and well-maintained atmosphere. For a family of three, the cost was around $80 (tip not included). Overall, it was my second time at the restaurant, and I enjoyed my experience and...

I visited this hot pot restaurant in Irvine with a couple of friends over the weekend for lunch. Located in DuPont Plaza, there’s plenty of parking available, including a free basement lot.

This restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience. The weekday lunch is $26, while dinner is $34. On weekends, the price is $34 all day. They have a good variety of soup bases, and we particularly enjoyed the spicy tonkotsu broth.

The selection of proteins was impressive, especially the prime cuts of meat, which stood out as the highlight for us. However, we found the lamb and ribeye cuts to have a bit too much fat, which wasn’t to our preference. The meats are delivered to your table by a robot server, and the service was fast and friendly. They also offer an unlimited buffet and sauce station, featuring a variety of hot foods, salads, and seafood. One downside was the strong seafood smell upon entering the restaurant, which was somewhat off-putting.

Overall, if you’re looking for a hot pot experience with a wide selection of options, this place is worth...