Steven T.
Yelp
OK, I'm going to spill it. I'm a regular at this hotpot/shabu joint.
No need to travel 30-40 mins to Bellaire/Chinatown in Houston, TX for some decent hotpot. This gem of a place has you covered, and like the trending model in HTX, it's all-you-can-eat, too.
Pick from several broths--pro tip, you can even ask them to mix them together. My friend half-n-halfing tried tomato and the curry broths and they compliment each other decently.
Lunch you are given the option of two price points. Stick with the $16 price tag and enjoy more than half the meats (the brisket is excellent!) or pay an additional $8 to open the options up to some premium cuts (Akaushi short rib, ribeye, Angus beef strip, premium Angus chuck tender--cuts #1 through #4)
Children under 10 years get to eat at less than half the cost for dinner, too!
At the bar you'll find crabs, shrimp, lobster balls, fish cakes, tofu, watercress, kimchi, dumplings, mussels, clams, and a variation of noodles and other greens.
With the range of sauces provided, create your own dipping concoction. I always make sesame the star.
Don't forget about their complimentary self-serve ice cream. They got the classic flavors, Mango, and... wait for it... red bean--RED BEAN ICE CREAM. I was sure at some point they also had matcha, but I didn't see it yesterday. Hmm.
On Google they are currently sitting at 4.8 stars--obviously, 5-stars on Yelp. Trust me, it's well deserved. Super bang for buck. The cuts are definitely a cut above the rest. Hehh!? See what I did there? ;)
My foodie instagram: umami.htx