Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House Boston 味喜屋

Overall, I had a good experience here. The service was great, which is definitely a plus. The food was worth the price, though I think there’s still room for improvement. I was really happy to find sukiyaki served with pastured eggs — something quite rare to see in Boston! I really liked the biscuit flavor, though the other dishes were just okay. They also offer an all-you-can-eat bubble tea option, which is fun. While the flavors didn’t quite meet my expectations given the restaurant’s reputation, I still enjoyed my visit — just not sure it’s my favorite spot.

I think the service here was extremely good for a Boston hot pot place in Chinatown but it does feel a little cramped in there despite the good atmosphere. I know space is a rare commodity in Boston especially Chinatown but our food has to be placed on the windowsill next to us which worked but I can only imagine if we couldn't do that. The food was very good but I do have to take one star off for the steak tartare because it was little underwhelming as if the meat was frozen instead of freshly cut giving it a toughchewy texture. Since it's a buffet style, I'd recommend skipping that altogether and get the bone marrow instead. We went on a Sunday night and it was packed so good thing we had reservations but I imagine it would be even more packed on a Friday or Saturday night so phone ahead.

My first time having A5 wagyu in a shabu-shabu setting. Great concept in theory, but probably not something I’d go for again. Still enjoyable though. Stopped in for dinner before a concert in the Theater District. I’ll admit, I’m not the biggest fan of how this restaurant group runs things, but wagyu shabu is a concept Boston hasn’t really seen before, so I figured it was worth a try. They push a membership program with discounts and perks, though truthfully, their lineup isn’t the kind of portfolio you’d want to frequent on a regular basis (certainly not more than once a month). They offered four AYCE tiers, and we chose the second-highest (gold tier), which included all the premium cuts. The only difference with the top tier was that Japanese A5 wagyu was capped at one plate per person. Since we just wanted to try it, two plates were more than enough, and certainly not worth the extra $20 upgrade. With this option, we also got two of their specialty dishes, and we got the Sweet shrimp sashimi and the Wagyu bone marrow. The shrimp came in medium to large varieties, so it felt more sumptuous than usual. Liked that they didn’t dress it up with anything except wasabi. Clean and simple. The bone marrow, however, was already rich to begin with, and this version felt like it was just pure grease. Even the chili flakes at the bottom didn’t help. Should’ve gone with the wagyu nigiri instead. The shabu shabu was solid overall, but didn’t quite go the way we expected. Our biggest mistake was getting two of the mildest broths: the house broth and sukiyaki. Thought those would highlight the meat better, but they ended up tasting way too similar. The lack of contrast just made all the richness pile on top of each other. Meat-wise, our favorites weren’t the fanciest cuts. The A5 brisket and Australian wagyu had the best balance (rich but still meaty). With these kinds of cuts, the margin for error is tiny. Slightly overcook it, pair it with the wrong broth, or skip the right dipping sauce and the whole bite falls flat. So the dipping sauce was absolutely essential. Their spicy ponzu with grated daikon and scallions was the only acidic element cutting through the fat. Without it, this could’ve been a disaster. One detail that felt off was the tables. Scuffed and worn as if they’d seen a decade of service. I’m all for upcycling, but the beat-up look didn’t quite go well with the “premium” wagyu hot pot pitch. All in all, a satisfying meal. If I do come back, I’d probably stick with the silver tier.

Enjoyed eating here tonight. Did have to wait about 20 mins for our party of 5 to be seated. There are several tiers of food (varying in quantity and quality). We chose the basic level and that was more than enough food and beef was deliciously marbled (and you could order more if you needed). The appetizers (which were all you can eat too) were delicious. The takoyaki and octopus salad and grilled mackerel were my favorites. Loved the spicy cold edamame (which were self serve - along with rice and drinks)! You have 90 mins to eat (including the dessert - which was choice of ice cream). More than enough food and great social activity with friends. We had great time!

I went with my daughter because she really loves hot pot. The beef was good, but the soup wasn’t to our liking. Overall, it was an acceptable experience—I would rate it 7 out of 10.

We love Mikiya and have been there at least a dozen times over the past few months. We even got the membership. The food is consistently solid, and while the Gold set would be too much for us, the Basic set is perfect and still comes with plenty to eat. The servers are always warm and friendly. Just keep in mind that the restaurant gets very busy from Friday through Sunday, and it’s almost impossible to get in without a reservation, especially in the evenings. We love Mikiya and hope they stay around without raising the prices!

Great hotpot place with very attentive staff and amazing quality food! Bryan was very generous and offered impeccable service! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here; definitely a must try 😍

5 stars for the food and ingredient quality. Everything was fresh, neat, uniform, tasty(!), and well taken care of while we were eating. 90 minutes isn’t enough time here. I recommend the Silver or Gold option as the Waygu options are really quality and wonderful. Service was fast and pleasant. Will definitely return soon for more! Only minus here, is the space can be cramped for larger dinner parties. Book in advance!

The quality of the ingredients here is nothing short of exceptional. The wagyu beef is the star of the show!!

I'm so glad Mikiya has opened in Boston--it's exactly what the city needed! As a huge fan of hotpot, this place is such a standout. The experience was incredible from start to finish. The ingredients were unbelievably fresh, and everything we tried was packed with flavor. (The wagyu nigiri is an absolute must-try). The staff were so attentive and made us feel well taken care of, adding to the great atmosphere. On top of that, the sleek and modern decor gave the space such a polished and welcoming vibe. This spot has easily become one of my favorites, and I can't wait to go back!

I'm not a big meat eater but omg the A5 Wagyu Chuck is the best at Mikiya. The brisket was super soft, tender, and easily chewable as well. I love their wide selection of beef cuts as well as the flavorful wagyu nigiri, bone marrow, and Wagyu tartar specials. Reasonable price for AYCE Wagyu and the unlimited milk tea refills are a plus! Not many AYCE places serve naturally flavored/colored ice cream but their Japanese styled dessert ice cream really hit the spot after all that beef. Servers were polite and attentive and ambiance was dim yet well lit. Would recommend if you're in the Boston area!

After much hype heard for our first wagyu hotpot house opening in Boston we finally made it down and on my Birthday at that! As expected wait was about 90 minutes for us from the time we joined the waitlist. You can jump in line via Yelp (being within a mile distance). We spent our time walking around Chinatown grabbing Boba and checking out the shops. I must say the smell is great in there, staff was on point, super accommodating and attentive. They are fast with plate cleanups and bringing out your next set of food trays! They got their system down and training done right! Now I am more a fan of eating wagyu in steak form seared, as hotpot style for me i feel like the wagyu doesn't have the opportunity to display its full flavor, but you can notice the extra buttery taste in the wagyu and I'm sure the Japanese a5 wagyu would shine even more, but we opted for the silver package with Aussie wagyu. The specialty dishes are 1 per person on all packages beneath the top tier one. There are membership deals you can opt into for $28 per person if you plan to dine here more frequently! The ribeye cut is my favorite but all the wagyu we got cooked fast and was yummy! Seafood, veggies, meats all came out thinly sliced, looking fresh and vibrant. Quality speaks for itself so i hope they continue this standard long into the future! The decor was great. I thought the table we sat at is great for 4 (more room would have been nice for party of 5 but we was happy to be seated haha) You have a 90 min limit as with most AYCE spots, last calls are announced by your server so you don't miss out on more. The seafood is large and even includes abalone!! Scallops, crab legs, oysters, and shrimp! The bone marrow was buttery and we enjoyed that quickly. One of the sides is octopus wasabi and that's addicting! The hotpot gets hot fast as the broth bowls are shallow so you don't have to wait very long for it to be at cooking temps! Oh the tofu bags are yummy get extra!!! We opted for the spicy miso and sukiyaki and enjoyed both thoroughly! Will definitely be back! Thanks for a good experience! Worth it just go and eat if you reading this.

FINALLY had the chance to stop by Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House and it was worth the 90 min wait. You can join the waitlist through the Yelp app, as long as you are 1 mile away! There are 4 different AYCE options; we decided on the Silver Wagyu set, which includes American Wagyu & Australian Wagyu + a speciality dish for ea/ person. ***Each option comes with unlimited drinks, ice cream, side dishes. Thoughts: the experience we had tonight was great! Minus the wait time of course, but it's the new, hot restaurant on the block so, it's all good. Everything we ordered was fresh and came super quick. They definitely have a good system going with the staff. I do think that at the end of the day, this is hotpot and hotpot does end up tasting the same more or less irregardless of where you go. The service is generally just better. I feel like when it comes to Wagyu beef, it's most worth getting from a steakhouse or grilled, in order to taste the butteriness. Overall, it was worth the try and would for sure come back whenever I want to go for an elevated hotpot experience. The vibes inside were great, music tonight was literally my playlist haha I LOVED IT, and servers were attentive. I would say, if you're looking to go for the Wagyu, it doesn't come close to when served from a steakhouse or grilled. It's like a slightly better fatty beef you'd get from hotpot, in my opinion. Parking: meter parking if you're lucky! It's Chinatown. I highly recommend joining the Waitlist & find parking while waiting.

My expectations for "All-You-Can-Eat" is never high - heaping piles of too much food with questionable quality is what comes to mind because they have to meet their bottomline somehow but the reviews for this place was superb and the photos made me drool so I had to see for myself. For the price point and the quality of the meat, I have to say I was impressed! I was just disappointed in myself for not having more room in my tummy that night I went. The menu with the tier options were simple enough, the different cuts you were able to get depended on which tier you selected. We did the second tier so got to try some of the wagyu and despite it not being a Japanese A5, it was still good! The seafood platter was very generously portioned! The wait staff is also extremely quick to check in and remove the empty plates as they want to make sure they can fulfill your orders. They also will let you know when its "last call" as your 90 min time limit is approaching. My only one small complaint is that the sauce station is a tad lacking. Missing some of my chili sauces and hoisin sauces but its all good, still 5-stars in my book, most of the meat was delicious without sauces.

Ok I almost gave this place 4 stars because the booth we sat it was pretty uncomfortable. Like I understood what they were thinking, Americans are kinda big but there's like a football field distance between a normal person and the table if you're in a booth. But anyways, service was great. Server was really attentive. Food was excellent, I was pretty skeptical if I could taste a meaningful different in meat quality to warrant the price, but this was a premo experience. The broth was also quite good on its own, usually broths are pretty one note. Ambiance wise , it's pretty intimate, they made good use of their space. And a BIG SHOUT OUT to the playlist that was playing. Wedding dress? Shakira? Demi levato? Too good. EDIT - now they're playing linkin park? Too good

On a cold Monday noon (and MLK holiday), I decided to try Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House, home of Boston's "Ultimate AYCE Wagyu Experience", or so the menu proclaims. I arrived at noon to, surprisingly, a lack of wait. My party of 2 received seating immediately. Within 15 minutes, however, a line of patrons formed that did not seem to subside for my entire meal. Mikiya, as its name suggests, offers Japanese shabu-shabu style hot pot. Less Sichuan numbing spice, more bonito stock and spicy miso. Pricing follows an AYCE tier structure, ranging from $45/person to $98/person. Note that each party has a 90 minute time limit, so don't expect to HomeTownBuffet your way through 2 meals. I opted for the $55/person price point. This granted access to AYCE Australian "wagyu" chuck ribeye, brisket, shoulder cut, along with Jidori chicken, Kurobuta pork, and vegetables. This price also allows a single seafood platter, and one choice of premium appetizer. I opted for the house broth and spicy miso for soup bases. The house broth was bonito- (and probably) kelp-based. Both were savory enough that I wanted to bring it home and make soup for a week. Every single slice of beef came out cleanly plated on wood platters, with excellent marbling. The seafood platter was also extremely fresh. The prawns, scallop, and oysters all seemed plump. Staff was cordial throughout, efficiently clearing away plates and asking for additional orders. It did get busy halfway through so I had to flag down my waiter a few times, though this is not exactly unprecedented for hot pot. Overall, I would definitely return. Had the server not forgotten about my takowasa appetizer twice, I would rate this one more star.

We were so excited try out Mikiya's new Boston location, and we were not disappointed! The dishes and refills came out so quickly, the service was amazing, and the quality of the food was mind blowing. We opted for the silver set, which comes with Australian wagyu and a seafood platter. I would definitely recommend the silver set over the basic set as the quality and taste of the Australian wagyu were noticeably better than the American wagyu options in the basic set. For speciality dishes, we got a bone marrow, which was nice and rich. Our favorite speciality dish though was the Wagyu nigiri - very flavorful and buttery. Vegetable platter was solid but only comes with tong ho and napa cabbage in terms of actual vegetables. For broths we ordered half sukiyaki (which was amazing) and half house. We would order the sukiyaki again next time and try either the spicy miso or tomato instead of the house broth. The sauce bar comes with many sauce options and raw eggs for dipping, which paired amazingly with the sukiyaki broth. The Japanese curry station is also a nice touch for variety. I loved that the air vents next to the stove absorbed all the steam and smoke, so we didn't leave the restaurant smelling like we had just eaten hot pot/shabu shabu! They offered vanilla, green tea, and strawberry ice cream for dessert. We went on a weekday for lunch right before opening and there was only a short line. Can't wait to come back!

Mikiya Shabu is an amazing addition to Boston's Chinatown. Even though they just opened, you can tell their staff is very professional and knowledgeable. We got the diamond set and the options were endless. There were huge variations of wagyu, a seafood set and a veggie platter. Not to mention unlimited sides such as their bone marrow and wagyu nigiri. Everything was so delicious and the value is so good for AYCE. If we had to choose, the A5 brisket was our favorite meat and the best broth was the sukiyaki broth. They even had pasteurized eggs to make your own sukiyaki sauce and a whole self service bar. Not to mention they have a rotating side dish. You'll definitely want to try their curry and rice when it's around! Overall 5/5 experience.

I saw this place during my Las Vegas trip last month; people were waiting outside to be opened. But I did not try it since I had a reservation at The X Pot and I don't want to eat similar food even this place is AYCE and there is one around my area, no need to try same brand during my vacation trip. I set up an alert to join the waitlist when I get off work, but it says less than 15 minutes wait. I did not even bother since it was 5 minutes away from work. I got there around 4:15, and of course, no wait. I don't recommend it if you have a big group or you will be sitting at separate tables, with a maximum of 4 people per table. I got the gold tier, and it was worth trying American, Australian, and Japanese wagyu, even if it was not my first time eating wagyu. I wish there were more options for vegetables and seafood instead of a fixed platter. Some people eat certain vegetables only or are allergic to certain seafood, it just a waste when serving fixed platter if we want certain seafood or vegetables. People start waiting outside when we finish our meal, if you don't want to wait, avoid peak hours. I won't be coming back soon since I overate wagyu/beef. I need to clear my stomach before eating another heavy meal.

I joined the waitlist on a Saturday night and it was very busy despite the weather. My group ended up getting the silver tier and it was worth it. The silver platter comes with a speciality dish and my group ordered the beef tartare and the bone marrow. Both were delicious. For the shabu shabu, We tried different kinds of Wagyu and it was very fresh. The servers explained what each cut was as well. With the silver tier, you also get a seafood platter and the platter was huge! Overall, it's a great place to check out in Chinatown. One thing to note is that the restaurant only has one bathroom per gender which can create a big line.

My family and I tried Mikiya recently and I can easily say we will return for more. You can join their waitlist on Yelp so during cold winter nights, you can head over when your table is almost ready. We joined the waitlist during peak dinner time and waited about an hour and 15 minutes to be seated as a party of 5. The maximum seating capacity is 49, so be aware that it is a tight fit and long wait times will be expected. We got the gold tier set for our all-you-can-eat wagyu option. It comes with the choice of one specialty dish per person and a selection of wagyu that are one per person as well. There's a decent selection of all-you-can-eat wagyu and it was all around tasty. We also got the seafood platter which is as a limited order of one for the table. We ordered the sukiyaki broth and the house broth. We will skip the house broth next time as it was pretty bland. The sukiyaki broth was a showstopper and very flavorful. For the speciality dishes, we tried them all and I think I'd pass on the beef tartare next time because I didn't like that it came with Doritos as the 'chips'. They have a sauce bar, pasteurized eggs, minced wagyu, Japanese curry, and rice in the middle where you can help yourself to as many as you'd like. Theres also unlimited milk tea which was great! For $78/per person, it was well spent. The service was kind and friendly and I enjoyed their selections for the tier we selected. I wish the tables were a bit bigger as the multitude of little plates and big plates take up a lot of landscape, but that's a small downside of having larger parties eating together. Overall an enjoyable experience and we'll be back!

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House is a recently opened all-you-can-eat (AYCE) restaurant specializing in Wagyu shabu, offering cuts from American, Australian, and Japanese wagyu. The location features a modern, minimalistic atmosphere, with unlimited drinks and a sauce bar to enhance the experience. We visited during early dinner hours, and while there was a small wait, it wasn't too bad. As the evening went on, more people arrived, but the seating process remained efficient. The service was exceptional, with plenty of staff to handle orders, deliver meats, and maintain table cleanliness. We opted for the Silver Wagyu set, which includes cuts from Australian and American wagyu. We ordered around 50 plates, with each plate containing 3-5 pieces of meat. The portions were surprisingly filling, and the meat quality was outstanding--tender, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The meat was served within seconds of ordering and cooked quickly in the broth. The broth options were equally impressive. We chose a split pot with sukiyaki broth and house broth, both of which were flavorful without overpowering the natural taste of the meat. In addition to the wagyu, we tried a variety of side dishes and appetizers, including gyoza, chicken tempura, and chicken bites. While these were fairly standard, they provided a nice break from the heavier meat-focused options. We also sampled the specialty dishes, including wagyu nigiri, wagyu tartare, and wagyu bone marrow. The bone marrow was a standout, pairing perfectly with the accompanying bread slices. The wagyu nigiri was soft and bursting with flavor, while the tartare, complemented by egg and chips, was decent but less memorable compared to the other dishes. Overall, Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House is a welcome addition to Boston's AYCE scene, offering a high-quality dining experience. I'm looking forward to returning and trying the A5 Japanese wagyu next time!

A very nice place in Chinatown with a great interior decoration. There are different tiers to the AYCE, we opted for a gold tier and each tier comes with a special type of wagyu dish that is one per person. I got the tartar but I heard the bone marrow is good as well. The meats are fresh and there's more selections as you go up in tiers. It's definitely a place to splurge on since it is wagyu meats but I think for a once in a while treat or hangout with friends, I think it is worth it. The service here is also great. We ordered plates after plate and the staff was attentive enough to grab the empty plates as each became quickly empty to free up table space. There's a sauce bar, pasteurized eggs, drinks station, and a milk tea station. The stations are right next to each other so it can get crowded but can definitely time it so that you don't have to wait behind another person to wait for the stations. 10/10, would come again!

The variations and ambiance here were absolutely amazing. The staff were friendly and were very courteous with the customers. I came to eat by myself and had Rocky (Bao) as my server. He was very knowledgeable with the menu and recommended excellent speciality dishes. The service was impeccable. It comes with 4 different levels that you pick from, I did the Diamond, which seems a lot for 1 person but i wanted the full experience for my first time. I was definitely not disappointed and would come back again.

Amazing AYCE hotpot spot in Chinatown. Was Super excited to try these premium cuts. The servers did a great job explaining the sets and were knowledgeable about cuts of meat. You'll first choose a set(go for the diamond set for the best Wagyu experience). The spicy miso broth was very flavorful with mild spice. Meats came out timely and my favorite is A5 Japanese chuck ribeye. It's the fattest cut and it just melts. And bonus points the music playlist was fire

Probably the best hot pot I've had in Boston. The place was very clean and they have a make your own sauce station and free contain drinks and also milk tea. Also it came with ice cream at the end Everything was good but obviously what stood out was the wagyu. The meat was super high quality and perfect for hotpot. I liked trying all the cuts, I think brisket was my favorite. Definitely a bit of a splurge for hotpot but well worth it.

I dined here for Christmas dinner and ordered the spicy miso/house broth accompanied by the Diamond Wagyu set. The sauce bar, rice, and drinks were self-serve, while all other items were brought to the table. The food was exceptionally delicious, and the presentation was impressive. The staff was friendly, and the restaurant maintained a high standard of cleanliness.

Food and service are both awesome! Their meat quality is fantastic and the best I've had in Boston. Their shrimps (both raw sweet shrimp and ones to cook as part of the seafood platter) are huge, juicy, and sweet. Decor is pretty, and their bathroom comes with all the essentials you may need (hair tie, mouth wash, etc.), which is very thoughtful and caring. Plenty of drink options, personal favorite is the Assam milk tea!!

Excited to have this AYCE Wagyu option in Boston. The meat and seafood tasted fresh and of high quality. We got the two recommended broths, the preserved egg was my favorite, really added flavor to the meat, honestly didn't even need dipping sauce when cooking in that broth. Staff was super friendly and service was attentive. I liked that refills on drinks is self-serve and they have milk tea and green milk tea machines as well. I also appreciated the little details such as floss picks, hair ties, and mouthwash in the restroom. For the quality and amount of food you get, it is definitely worth the price!

We went there for the Christmas Dinner with friends. Stuff was very friendly and seated us on time and was very helpful with recommendations as it was our first time at HotPot place... Meat quality was out of this world and sweet shrimps probably the best shrimps I've ever tried! Highly recommend to try their green tea milk which is unlimited :)

Everything about this meal was perfection. The staff were super helpful in giving my part recommendations and explaining each cut of wagyu that was placed down. The food itself was incredible. My personal favorites included the Brisket and sweet shrimp sashimi. This is the perfect place for family dinners.

Best value shabu ive ever had. The meat is so good and there is so much variation with the wagyu. The ambiance is so unique and the designs and atmosphere is so unique to boston. Service is up and training but i assume will get better and better from the opening! Will definitly recommend and cant wait to come back

Service was attended food was super fresh the interior design was on point . I will say one of the best hot pot restaurant in Boston

First time visiting All You Can EAT wagyu place in Boston. Loved the food and service. House broth, meats, special dishes and sides were perfect harmony.

Top quality Wagyu at a very reasonable price. I would pay $100 for all you can eat Wagyu all day than any your typical steakhouse 4oz. Wagyu tasting