SHABU HARU — Restaurant in Walnut

First of all, we came here two weeks ago on the weekday and found out they have AYCE menu so we brought our friends there today but were told the AYCE only available on Tuesday and Wednesday. Although it is not specified anywhere on the menu or online, we are okay with order the regular menu. However, since they don't have a big table for 6 of us so they sit us separately into a table of 4 and a table of 2. In that case, we can't really talk to our friends on the other end even though our tables were next to each other. Here is where things get tricky. They have a policy of 18% of gratuity when the group is more than 5. Although we weren't sit together but they insist since we come in together so they have to charge the 18% gratuity. We were like okay then but we told them we want separated bills at the end. The waitress was okay with that. But when we were paying with 3 different cards, the waitress told us that we are the same group of people so we can only pay in 2 cards. First of all, theoretically, we were never on the same table since we were sit. Secondly, when we ask to pay separately, it means each party pay for their own bills. If you have any policy against that, you should let the customer know first. Finally, it's not we don't want to pay you the tips but if your service is not on par with what you deserve, customer suppose to take all the nonsense and follow the rules you think is right?

Very unpleasant experience and won't go back...

Came by on a Tuesday and thought we would try the AYCE this time around. Don’t usually like AYCE because I tend to over do it, but the price is rreasonable and the premium options were tempting. Having the option for two broths, including my fave the fire crab, zabuton and wagyu rib eye would have been enough but the premium appetizers were also really great. Soft shell crab, fresh oysters with ponzu but especially the wagyu sushi made it truly worth while. Service was again on point and may have to ask for seating at the bar more regular since there is always someone passing by to take your order or refill our drinks.

What I learned this time around. Pork bone broth made spicy is just as good aaa my fave the fire crab, but didn’t really need both. The broths are so good, i hardly use the dipping sauces which are better than most shabu places. My GF had the spicy miso and tomato she definitely preferred the spicy miso which is her fave, but always had wanted to try thE tomato, so check. It was tasty, but a little too sweet for our taste. Zabuton and wagyu were definitely premium cuts and worth every penny, but for a basic week night dinner, probably more than we needed so will be back to our regular order next time around.

We drive a long way to come here, so usually stop by only when in the area, but we’ll worth it. Only wish it were closer to home or work so we can come...

Showed up here in a Wednesday night around 8 PM and didn't have to wait at all which was great. The place is located in a plaza filled with other surrounding restaurants. When entering, I noticed only 4 tables were filled so we sat down immediately.

For the broth, I decided to order the fire crab (+4) and a regular size chicken for the meats. I guess we had gotten a free upgrade being that it was during the week. The server brought out the vegetables in a bowl which consisted of noodles, tofu, lettuce, and other greens. The broth was deliciously flavored with a nice undertone of spice and seafoodness. There were two pieces of a crab within the broth. The server never asked me if I wanted any spicy drops which was okay because the broth had a level of spicy that was just right for me. The chicken platter had four balled up amounts of ground chicken and about 8 slices of thin chicken. These cooked fairly quick with the vegetables. Dipping and smothering the pieces of meat and vegetables into the sesame sauce, it was deliciously incredible. After finishing most of the meats and vegetables, I decided to place the remaining vegetables into the broth along with the noodles, then after being cooked, I now had my noodle soup to finish it off. The service here was great and the prices were very reasonable. My total came out to $43 with my girlfriend ordering...