Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House | Temple City — Restaurant in Temple City

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House is part of the Chubby Cattle group and it's a premium dining experience.

I took my friend here for her birthday, so glad we made a reservation because it was packed on a Thursday night. Also, you can join the waitlist via yelp if you didn’t make a prior reservation.

They are an AYCE Wagyu Hot Pot restaurant and they have 4 different tiers (Basic, Silver, Gold, Diamond) to choose from. We went with the Gold option which was the best of both worlds. You can get the premium meat from Diamond once per person, seafood platter (one time) and the speciality item is one item per person compared to diamond where it's unlimited for the Premium A5 Wagyu meats, Speciality items and Seafood platter.

For our items: Speciality: We got the bone marrow and foie gras Soup broth: Spicy Miso and House broth Meats: Japanese A5 Chuck Eye, Japanese A5 Shoulder (These 2 meats we got once) Then we got the M9 Australian Wagyu Chuck Eye Ribeye and Japanese A5 Brisket (Many plates later) Seafood: Scallop, Crab, Abalone, oyster, and pearl grouper (seasonal) Sides: None (Fillers don’t do it). JK we got the fry mini bun with condensed milk (My guilty pleasure) Drinks: Also unlimited soda and teas, but we got coke and coke-zero Dessert: Matcha and Strawberry ice cream

The Highlights: So gold tier is worth it if you are not a big eater or if you don't like too many fatty cuts of meat and if you are with only two people. I think Diamond is worth it if you go with 4 people because you can try more of the specialty items and you can get unlimited. The basic and silver tier is not worth it because the meat quality is the same as other AYCE hotpot/shabu restaurants. The sauce that was presented to us was the sesame and ponzu sauce. The best combo for the sauce was Ponzu sauce with thai chili, green onions and garlic.

Service was very efficient and Lin, our waiter, was awesome. He kept checking in with us and made sure we always had what we needed and if we wanted to order more. Lin was patient when he found out it was my first time here and he explained the entire menu options. The other staff were constantly clearing the empty plates and I loved how I didn't feel like I was going to not get my money's worth due to the 90 minute time limit. Other AYCE spots, I would have to wave down the staff to even get a chance to order or tend to my needs. This place definitely is well organized and runs efficiently like the other Chubby Cattle restaurants. So you will get your money's worth in food because they always make sure you have food on the table. Definitely would recommend this spot and would definitely come back and only go for gold.

Tips: *Accepts Credit Cards *Restroom for customers. *Indoor seating only *Reservation accepted via Yelp and Waitlist *They have a membership you can join to save you $ for yourself and one other person, if you plan to come back often. The membership does cost money (It’s $28/ year for one location or for limited time only a Chubby cattle + for $58/yr but you get to use it at all of the chubby group restaurants. *They sell sake. *Same plaza as summer roll, meet fresh, sunmerry bakery, etc. *Parking lot and garage is free and shared with other businesses (Can be challenging on weekends to find a spot). *Time limit of 90 minutes dining time (They are definitely strict on this but Lin made sure we knew 20 minutes before the end so we...

Overall: 4.9/5 (dine in)

We came on a Tuesday around 3 PM so there was no wait. The waiters - which were all guys - were really professional and polite. Our server Jeff was very attentive, patient, and non-judgemental. Love the customer service here. My only gripe was the restroom which could be cleaner.

They have multiple menus with many options. We got the Japanese wagyu set which is $78/person. Our food came out immediately after we ordered which is crazy. Everything was really fresh and beautifully presented. The meat were all really fresh and high-quality.

You get to choose 2 broths so we got the 2 recommended ones: house broth & sukiyaki. House Broth: This is a great base broth that I used as a palette cleanser after drinking the sukiyaki broth. Sukiyaki: The sukiyaki broth is too sweet for me. It tastes much better when they refill it with dashi broth. They give you a bottle of sukiyaki sauce on the side to add to your broth if you want more sweetness.

Specialty Dish: Each person gets to choose 1 of 3 options. Wagyu Bone Marrow: I thought this was pretty flavorless and less fatty compared to regular bone marrow. I didn't like it so I only ate 1/4 of it on 1/2 the toast. Wagyu Nigiri: Pretty good but the wagyu wasn't melt-in-your mouth level.

Mincer Wagyu Over Rice: Wow, this was super delicious! I really enjoyed it and would have gotten another bowl of this wasn't AYC.

Shrimp Tempura: Basic - skip.

Fry Mini Bun: The bun was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They give you condensed milk to dip it in. Although good, I would skip it or get it at the end to eat with your ice cream.

Japanese A5 Wagyu Chuck Ribeye: Each person only gets 1 order of this. My husband thinks it's melt in your mouth but a bit too fatty to have a lot for AYCE.

STONE x Full Blood M9+ Australian Wagyu Brisket & Shoulder Cut: I honestly couldn't tell the difference unless I just had these two side by side but my husband thinks this is the right amount of meat:fat ratio.

M8/M9 Australian Wagyu Chuck Ribeye: We were recommended the chuck ribeye cut and it was pretty good. Definitely better than the American Wagyu Chuck Ribeye. This one, you can easily taste the difference.

Japanese A5 Wagyu Brisket: You can get an unlimited order of this. Fortunately, this was one of my favorites.

Seafood Platter: They give a variety of seafood like scallop, crab, shrimp, etc. but they didn't taste as good or as fresh as the meat. I would pass on this.

Matcha Ice Cream: Really good! You can really taste the matcha and it has the perfect amount of sweetness. My favorite way to end a meal :)

Iced Peach Tea: Also really good. Perfect amount of sweetness (theme here). Balances out the hot soup.

Hot Tea: This was standard and not served in a tea cup so it got cold pretty quickly. You can pass on this.

We got one of all the sauces. Not going to comment on this since we chose different sauces depending on what we were eating and my husband and I had very different opinions. We agree & recommend adding in garlic and chili for extra...

I've had the pleasure of dining at two Chubby Club restaurants: Wagyu House by the X Pot and Chubby Cattle Monterey Park, both of which exceeded my expectations. Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, another Chubby Club establishment, also boasts an excellent reputation, but with a separate membership program. It's a minor inconvenience.

Similar to Chubby Cattle MP, Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House is an intimate setting, making it less suitable for large groups. However, the restaurant's reservation system is a huge advantage, especially considering its popularity.

I would like to give a HUGE PROP to Bryant, our exceptional waiter. His attentive, friendly, and welcoming demeanor made our dining experience truly amazing. His outstanding service is a valuable asset to the restaurant, and I hope his contributions are recognized.

As an all-you-can-eat wagyu shabu house, Mikiya delivers top-notch service & food quality, on par with other Chubby restaurants. If you're a wagyu beef fan, this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. We opted for the diamond tier, which granted us unlimited access to their entire menu. Each plate featured 2-3 slices of premium Japanese A5 wagyu beef. Bryant recommended starting with the diamond tier beef and seafood platter; we also ordered sweet shrimp, wagyu tartare, wagyu bone marrow, and foie gras. The sweet shrimp was exceptional and the wagyu bone marrow was fantastic. However, the wagyu tartare and foie gras didn't quite meet my expectations.

The seafood platter was visually stunning (IG worthy?) and featured an impressive array of scallops, oysters, shrimps, fish, abalone, and snow crabs. The scallops, oysters, and abalone were fresh and delicious, we even ordered an additional set. However, the snow crab was somewhat fishy, and the lack of tools to crack it open was inconvenient.

The A5 wagyu beef was unparalleled, and I highly recommend upgrading to the diamond tier. The value is exceptional, especially when compared to X Pot. Bryant suggested trying the silver tier Australian wagyu beef to compare the difference, and the disparity was quite distinct. While the Australian wagyu beef was still impressive, the Japanese A5 wagyu beef was top-rated for a reason.

At the end, I did not purchase a membership, primarily due to the underwhelming soup bases. We chose the spicy miso and Japanese tomato, but they failed to add any notable flavors to our meal. Condiments were good but not amazing.

Considering these factors, I would rate Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House 4.5 stars. While the restaurant boasts exceptional service and food quality, the intimate setting and limited table space made the dining experience feel more hectic.

Nonetheless, this is a solid recommendation for...