01/27/07

LIES!

by lolainthecity

My boyfriend and I were so looking forward to a hot bowl of noodley goodness, and walked many blocks in the frigid cold with the promise ON THE RESTAURANT'S WEBSITE that the place was open until 12am. We arrived at 1024pm, and were told that they take the last order at 10pm. There were Village Voice flyers on a table in the entry way advertising that they were open until midnight. When this was pointed out to the "hostess," and there was not even the slightest glimmer of recognition or apology. It was incredibly disappointing. I understand if we arrived at 1145pm or even 1130, but to take the last order 2 hours before the alleged closing time in a restaurant where the whole deal is they give you the ingredients and you make it yourself, is INSANE. There are too many places to eat in this city to put up with people who decide arbitrarily not to serve you.

12/18/06

A Happy Find!

by mtcc

This place is a little off the beaten path, but it is good. The food is fresh and servings are decent sized. The place is spacious and there is lots of leg room under the tables. The staff was friendly and attentive. Don't know if they have a liquor license, we weren't drinking that night. The prices are reasonable.

Our complaints are that there is only one bathroom and the sauces are not labeled.

• Pros: Fresh, spacious, economical
• Cons: ONE bathroom, non-labeled sauces.

12/09/06

fun, cute little place for shabu shabu

by bethbeth

I've only been here once, but it was a fun-filled night with friends. Something surreal about the neon lights and the videos playing, but it's all good. The food is the fun part. Each person gets their own shabu-shabu-pot (wow citysearch, censorship, much?) and they bring out the uncooked food. You cook it yourself, this is the point. I thought they had pretty good variety for drinks and food. Fun times, I would go there again.

04/21/06

Garish and questionable

by leewei1

I live a block away, so I was pleased to have a shabu shabu place nearby. This place is not worth the convenience. I don't believe that the seafood and meat here is the freshest; nothing seemed spoiled but there was that look and smell of slightly older meat. The vegetables all seemed of fine quality. What spoiled it for me is the atmoshphere - it's just too bright and the layout feels like a jr. high school cafeteria.

• Pros: vegetables
• Cons: meat/seafood, atmospher

Editorial Review

by Contributor

Cook it yourself at this shabu shabu restaurant serving a variety of beef, pork, seafood, chicken and vegetable dishes.

02/17/05

hot pot heaven

by aka_orchid

Hot pot/Shabu means getting a plate of raw veggies & your choice of meat/fish/seafood and cooking it in your own pot of boiling broth, then eating it w/ a sauce you've mixed yourself from the sauce bar.

Great portions, decent selection & great value. I also like that it's not in the center of chinatown. They are clean and the waitstaff is friendly. This place is not good for groups of 6+ unless it's during non-peak hours. They do not take reservations.

• Pros: Cheap, Filling
• Cons: Not good for groups, Shared tables

10/24/04

Not too Bad

by sakie

The serving is of good size and the service is very good. Although the ambience of like most typical chinese restaurants, it's bright and clean. The iced green tea is yummy here. It's very fun with you go with a group of friends and of course, everyone has his own pot. I would recommend this place if you're looking for a hot pot or shabu restaurant. Price is also very reasonable.

• Pros: Value, Good service, Bright

03/22/04

The Shabu Shabu

by kiggidy

This place is great. While I didn't enjoy it at all to begin with, my girlfriend kept dragging me back and now I love it. A definite acquired taste. But if you go in with an open mind and a recommendation on what to order, it can be a really fun meal. The staff is very friendly and the food is very fresh. It is a great chinatown experience and a great deal on a dinner for two.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Tasty, Authentic
• Cons: , Hot Water, English= 2nd language

11/23/03

Happy and Fun times

by phillywang

I've been coming here regularly since it opened, about 2 years ago. Set in an old bank, the high ceilings are an atypical setting for a chinese restaurant. There are numerous shavue restaurants in LA, but few out here. For those unfamiliar with shabu, it's like sukiyaki, except you cook it yourself. very fun and fresh.

06/04/03

This is fun

by tifa2276

The person below obviously does not know much about asian cuisine. If you really wanted a Chinese restaurant that serves "dishes" type food, why would you come to a place specializing in "hot pot" or what the Japanese call "Shabu Shabu"? I guess the person did not do much research. Don't pan the place just because you were looking for something that this place never advertised to be. Hot pot is very common in Asia, and is enjoyed by groups. The different dipping sauces ensure that everyone gets something they like. And, it's a fun experience to cook on your table!