Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House 味喜屋 | Houston

My son found this place and it did not disappoint! The service was stellar-we told our waiter it was our first time and he guided us through and made our experience memorable. The Wagyu (Japanese and American) ribeye and brisket were sooo fresh and tender, the lobster (Boston and Norway) was melt in your mouth delicious. The Salmon sushimi and sweet shrimp were scrumptious. We had the TomYum and House broth, great balance spicy/flavorful. There’s really no need to order the appetizers but we did just because. I don’t think we stayed a full 90-mins, but we were full and happy. Definitely will return-this is the best kept secret on the Southwest.

Shoutout to Duy & Dan for making this experience such a great first time. Starting with the food everything was amazing I got the diamond set which is the top set for AYCE. We ordered all the A5 wagyu as well as the sashimi, bone marrow, and seafood set. I recommend everything from sashimi to the seafood set. Next service, our server was Duy and he did a very good job at explaining the entire menu aswell as frequently checking on us to order more if needed. Dan was also very helpful as he also checked on us to see if we needed to order more. He also recommended a beer I’ve never tried before called koshihikari echigo beer it was very good. Although I’d definitely wait to drink beer till after your done eating. Lastly, the atmosphere was such a great vibe all around. As you come in your greeted by the hostess who was also very nice. When you’re seated you can actually enjoy your meal as it’s not too loud and you don’t have to yell or anything to speak to the person in front of you.

I come to Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House at least once a week and it has honestly become one of my favorite spots in Houston. The quality of the food is consistently amazing, and you can really tell they care about the experience from start to finish. One of the biggest reasons I keep coming back is the service. We always ask for Duy as our server, and he is absolutely incredible. He remembers my order every time and is always so attentive, friendly, and welcoming. It makes the experience feel much more personal, and you can tell he genuinely cares about making sure guests have a great time. Service like that is rare to find. The wagyu quality is fantastic and the ingredients are always fresh. Everything comes out quickly and the presentation is great. The atmosphere is also really nice — it’s clean, comfortable, and perfect for both a casual dinner or bringing friends who are visiting Houston. Overall, this place never disappoints. Between the amazing food, the great atmosphere, and especially the excellent service from Duy, it’s a place I always look forward to coming back to. Highly recommend asking for him if you visit!

Came here by chance after our original plans fell through and was not disappointed. Some of the freshest and best quality of meats and seafood I have ever had! We went with the diamond option to fully experience everything and I really do think it was worth the money! Our server Tommy was 10/10. He made our time here extremely enjoyable! Will be coming back next time we’re in town!

I had such a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious and of excellent quality. What made my visit even more special was the outstanding service. I’ve visited the New York branch before, and I have to say, the service here has my heart! Alexandra took such great care of me, checking in to make sure I had everything I needed and making me feel truly welcome. Her kindness and attentiveness really made the meal even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for not only amazing sukiyaki but also warm and thoughtful service. I’ll definitely be coming back : ) PS. Solo-friendly I visited in non-peak time.

Glad I decided to dine here. Atmosphere is very welcoming and cosy when it’s not busy. Food is up to standard and quality. Went for the silver menu. Australia Wagyu beef is unlimited and they are good. Also came with a plate of Japanese A5 Wagyu. I enjoyed the yuzu yellow tail sashimi and highly recommend it. The bone marrow might be a hit and pass but worth a try. Soup base is rich. Staffs are friendly and service is good. Shoutout to JJ who took care of me throughout my meal.

We had a company there last week and everyone at my company loves this a lot. Beef, seafood, and sashimi were all really fresh. I think it’s really worth the price. The only thing I personally don’t like is we have to share the pot because my husband can’t eat seafood! The ice cream and milk tea were good too!!The service was too-notch. Staff were very friendly and helpful! Highly recommended this place for any occasion!

Tommy was our server at Mikiya Hotpot and he was AMAZING. From the moment we sat down, he was so attentive, patient, and helpful. He took the time to explain the menu, gave great recommendations, and kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. Our broths were always refilled quickly, plates were cleared right away, and he made the whole experience feel smooth and enjoyable. You can tell he really cares about giving great service.

I've been to the Chinatown Mikiya multiple times, and it's one of my favorite restaurants and one of the best places for for AYCE shabu around town. The restaurant is clean and beautifully decorated, and the service is amazing. You will not be disappointed with the food quality and the experience. If you plan on going here more than twice a year, I highly recommend getting the annual membership, which gives you (and a +1) a discount each visit as well as your birthday reward. The type and quality of meats/seafoods you get depends on the tiers you pick, but everyone has to choose the same tier if you're going with a group. You can pick from 6 different broth bases: Sukiyaki, House Broth, Spicy Miso, Tomato, Spicy Mala, and Tom Yum. There's also unlimited drinks, side dishes, and ice creams that you can order, and a buffet with wide selections of fruits, vegetables, noodles, other seafoods, and a DIY sauce bar. There is also an unlimited Wagyu curry station and an unlimited milk tea station (either House or Green Milk Tea) which are both self-served. I always get the Silver Tier every time I go, which gets you unlimited Australian Wagyu, a seafood platter (variety of seafoods and between Boston lobster tail or crab), one specialty dish, and order of a Japanese A5 Wagyu, a Gyokai Zensai, and everything else from the Bronze Tier. For the broths, I always get the Sukiyaki and the House Broth, which are both super flavorful and delicious. For the specialty dishes, my absolute favorite is the Wagyu Bone Marrow, which melts in your mouth, is flavor-packed, and pairs perfectly with the perfectly light and crispy toasts that come with it. Moving onto the seafoods and meats. For the Gyokai Zensai, my favorites are the Yuzu Yellow Tail with Asian Pear and the Hokkaido Scallop Marry with Fuji Apple, which are both tasty and fresh. For the A5 Wagyu cuts, everything is delicious and melts in your mouth, but my absolute favorite is the A5 Wagyu Chuck Ribeye. The same goes with the unlimited Australian Wagyu, for which my favorite is also the Chuck Ribeye. For the seafood platter, everything is always super fresh and high quality, and I always pick the lobster tail. The self-serve Wagyu curry and milk teas are also super delicious. The Wagyu curry comes with Wagyu sliced beef, but you can also add additional Wagyu ground beef to it if you want even more proteins. For the milk teas, I absolutely love the House Milk Tea, which is tasty and just the right amount of sweetness. There are 6 flavors of ice creams to choose from (which you do have to order). I've tried all 6, and my favorites are the cookies and cream, matcha, and red bean, and strawberry. Since it was also my birthday for one of my visits, I also got a free strawberry mochi ice cream with a candle on top.

Mikiya Shabu House has the best Wagyu beef. The Wagyu was incredibly tender, beautifully marbled, and melted in my mouth within seconds of dipping it into the broth. You can really taste the quality of the beef -- rich, buttery, and flavorful without being overwhelming. It paired perfectly with the fresh vegetables and house-made dipping sauces. The service was attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was clean, modern, and comfortable. Everything felt high-quality, from the presentation to the ingredients.

I've been here at least 5 times for the basic wagyu set, so we decided to try the gold set for the Japanese a5 wagyu! We came on a Thursday night at 7:30 pm, and it wasn't busy at all! I love the ambience inside as it's a perfect date night spot, but there's no pressure to dress nice either! Our server Alex was super attentive and made sure we always had meat on hand! Out of all the specialty dishes, the Norwegian shrimp and sweet shrimp were my favorite! I always grab the cold sides (wasabi tako, spicy clam, seaweed salad) and ask for the jasmine green milk tea! The pasteurized egg for dipping the meat is a MUST!!! In terms of quality, I could definitely taste the difference of the Japanese a5 compared to the American wagyu. However, I would stick with the basic set unless I'm craving seafood. The seafood was actually the highlight of the whole experience. When Mikiya first opened, the basic set included a seafood tray, but we didn't really think much of it. However, the quality has vastly improved. The scallops, fish, lobster, abalone, and shrimp were all great portions and flavorful on their own! For dessert, get an order of the fry mini bun and a scoop of ice cream! The hot fried bun with the ice cream pairs so well together!

We did the gold tier, and the food was so good! The meat quality was amazing, it was so soft and tender. I also love that they have pasteurized eggs you can dip the meat into! The wagyu tartare was a bit of a miss for me and the sashimi was decent, but I really enjoyed the abalone! The service was great as well. Our server checked up on us frequently and made many recommendations. We went on a Thursday night so it was less busy, which was great because the time limit was more lax. The ambiance was very peaceful and quiet, great for a date night!

One of the best ayce hotpot spot in town!! Amazing quality! Friendly, attentive service! Can't go wrong with anything here! High quality stuff!

Had an amazing dinner experience here! We had a reservation and were seated immediately. The inside is beautiful and since we were seated next to the kitchen, service was quick! I regularly go to the other hot pot places in the area (Shabu zone, shabu en, shabu squared) so I wanted to see if the price was worth it here. We did the Gold Wagyu set and split broth with sukiyaki and tom yum, both broths were flavorful. Regular beverages and tea are also included in the price, which was nice. For the specialty dishes, each person can choose 1. We did the bone marrow which was delicious, and the wagyu nigiri which was just ok, had a bit of an odd taste to it. The seafood platter was served on ice and was a generous portion with fish, abalone, shrimp, half lobster tail, snow crab leg, scallops, and comes with a clamp for the crab. Meat wise, the quality was amazing and every cut we got was delicious. We started with one of each wagyu cut and after that continued only ordering japanese A5, as we preferred that over the australian. I do think the meat quality is the best out of all the hot pot places I've tried on Bellaire, and the Gold is worth the extra little splurge for the Japanese A5 options! There is a self-serve area in the corner for sauces, veggies, noodles, eggs which was very small and gets crowded fast. They would also run out of things quickly and it did take some time for them to restock on veggies. The restaurant wasn't packed when we went, but I found myself often waiting in lines to get a refill on sauces/veggies. There's a self-serve station for house milk tea & green milk tea, which we LOVED! We were surprised the tea taste was very strong (which we love) and kept going back for refills. Their ice cream was delicious and very similar to the ice cream at Shabu zone. You order the flavors you want with your server and they will bring it to you. I'm an ice cream lover so I tried every flavor and had multiple cups; the green tea was my fave! Upon looking at other reviews, it seems like there's also a yellow menu that has unlimited side dishes (??) We weren't given that menu so I'm not sure if that's something offered to everyone, or only certain sets; a little disappointing that we didn't have that option. Will definitely ask about it next time. There is a 90-minute time limit but we didn't feel rushed by the servers and had ample time to eat. Overall great experience and worth the visit!

Alright, this is back on top for me. Came back a few more times after that one tragic visit and have determined it was an anomaly. Also decided not visiting at peak hours helps. Service continues to be top notch and food comes out immediately. They have updated their seafood tray so it now has tilapia instead of whatever whitefish they had before. The tilapia is better suited for hot pot as it's softer and soaks up the soup whereas the previous fish was oddly tough in texture. I stopped getting fish on my seafood plate after the first time. Now I can add it back in! The silver set is my favorite as I find the Australian Wagyu to be very good and the membership price point to be reasonable. 90 min seems short but with as fast as plates come out we're usually winding down around 75 minutes and use the last 15 for fruit and dessert. Glad this is back in my rotation

Awesome that Houston has Mikiya! Although Houston is home, I was first familiar with Chubby Cattle in Atlanta, and quickly realized that Mikiya is under the same company. I was excited to have my family experience this because I had such a great experience at Chubby Cattle Shabu in ATL. The food was great, and my family loved it, but I still thought my ATL experience was better. I prefer ordering via a pad instead of having to flag someone down (either that or having a button to call a server over). In ATL the milk tea is served warm, whereas here it's served cold. I also felt like the slices of meat were just a hair too thin here, as the meat would start to tear a little bit as I would pick it up. However, I really loved having a cart for the table to stage the meat and to place done dishes. That was super helpful! All in all this is still a high quality shabu experience! I'm just being very picky since I have the ATL experience to compare it to. Would highly recommend joining the waitlist in advance, as this place was crowded when I went.

Mikiya is preeeetty good. It's just hard to justify the non-membership price of over $100 for a two-person dinner. There are similar tier AYCE hotpot places that are perhaps a little less fancy, but still satisfying, that cost nearly half that. Mikiya boasts of a multi-tiered menu for meat and seafood options. There are both member and non-member pricing. The basic set includes a small variety of meats, while the second tier (Silver) includes significantly more along with a decadent seafood platter and some snazzy appetizer dishes. I've tried both, and I do agree the Silver is more "worth it" for not that much more and quite a bit more options. But even so, the non-membership price is hefty at close to $50 per person because well.. you only have one stomach. The inside of the restaurant is clean and well kept. Service is prompt and courteous. My main gripe is with how uncomfortable the seats are. I get the underside of the table houses the boiler, but I knock my knees against those panes every time and they really hurt. I've tried so many different positions and it's always uncomfortable to sit. Self serve sauce, vegetable, and small dishes bar: There is a small self service area along the back left corner of the restaurant. There are perhaps 2-3 options each for veggies, mushrooms, tofu, various side dishes such as seaweed salad and marinated clams, and fruit. There is also a sauce bar that I find sufficient but somewhat limited. For example, they do not offer chive paste or fermented tofu paste. There are a couple hot dishes as well, accompanied by white rice. The ice cream stations and milk tea stations are staff-service only, though also unlimited. Specialty appetizer dishes: Limited to one per person. The bone marrow was probably my favorite, with melty fatty bone marrow supplemented by small chunks of wagyu. The wagyu nigiri was ok, but I rather preferred the hotpot version. The sweet shrimp sashimi was mediocre. Meat quality: I do think the meat quality is superior to many other hotpot restaurants, and I enjoy the beefiness of basically all the cuts of meat. The thin consistent slices are also nicely prepared. I do wish there was a better way of distinguishing which meats were which since I find it hard to keep track of which I enjoyed more than others (a struggle with a multitude of AYCE). Seafood platter (included with Silver and above): Generous platter of seafood with half lobster tail, abalone, large scallops, tiger shrimp, and fish filets. I didn't even finish the whole thing, but certainly makes bumping up to a Silver set worth of if you're a seafood lover. Note: not unlimited. Soup base: Not bad, but not the best I've had. The sukiyaki was much too sweet and seemed to become sweeter the longer it boiled. The spicy is spiiiicy and seemed to overpower all the flavors of the food. The original was homey, but definitely needed the addition of dipping sauces. I go back and forth about Mikiya. There are some highlights, but I have a hard time justifying the price or membership with so many other good options in the area. I could be convinced to come back.

My family and I reserved via Yelp for 8 adults and 1 child on a Saturday evening after Thanksgiving. It was very packed and I'm glad we made the reservation. (If you have more than 6 people, note the total adults and total children in the comments when making reservations). They put us at two tables for a shared hot pot. (The hot pot can be split for two flavors.) We asked for the spicy miso and house base. We ordered the silver set where you get one of each category except for one category where you can have repeats. Before ordering repeats, this was already enough per person based on food:adult ratio. Our other table struggled a bit to finish their food. You also have the additional vegetables and side bar that you have to get up and grab. In that same corner, there's green milk tea, milk tea, two kinds of curries, sauce bar, and ice cream (ask staff to prepare a cup for you for ice cream). They serve both Japanese and Australian wagyu and my husband and I were able to tell the difference between the two. We love the chuck roast/ ribeyes. This was suggested by our waiter who's was amazing, helpful, and quick. The restaurant was super clean and nicely decorated. each table has a small shelf to the side which helped us keep some good spacing on the table and able to switch out empty plates for plates full of food. I would like them to have labels on the meat plates so it's easier for me to remember which meat is what meat. And maybe a utensils spot on the bar, we needed more ladles and chopsticks. Parking is free and out front.

One of the best hot pot places! I love the food and experience here! You get to select the tier you want and that will include certain meats and sides. We did the middle tier and it came with the best meats. The Wagyu were delicious! I love how we go for try the carpaccio and nigiri. They have a sauce bar you can make your own sauce. The server will ask if you would like them to make a sauce for you! They have a vegetable bar you can pick all the selections you like. They have milk teas and also ice cream for sweets! The tier we got came with seafood and it was super fresh! I love how this place is an AYCE and has very premium meats and seafoods! The restaurant is very nicely decorated. The service was phenomenal! They were so quick at making sure all the empty dishes were taken care of as we put the meats into the soup. Would highly recommend this place and can't wait to go back!

Come hungry, leave stuffed! This is one of the best hot pot places I've had. Like for like, it competes with the top franchises across the world, but the best thing here is that you can order so much high quality meat & mix in sushi/sashimi! Our group ended getting one of the middle tier packages which provided access to more premium meat. If you haven't been, it's a treat! With all the variety, it's hard to leave without trying each one. The inside is lively and busy during dinner. The staff was extra attentive and always there to take another order.

This place served good quality of food. They have 3 options to choose on 4 different price ranges. The A5 wagyu on 2nd option is limited to only 1 order per person only not all you can eat A5 . Unless you go to the Diamond option then you can have the AYCE A5 wagyu. But even with the silver option that's plenty of options already. The seafood platter is very good too. The ambiance and service are nice. It's a bit pricey but it's worth the $$$

Very disappointed. We drove from Tomball and rushed to arrive before last call, knowing the restaurant closes at 11 PM. We arrived at 10:05 PM and were turned away because "last seating" is at exactly 10 PM. If you stop seating guests that early, it needs to be clearly stated. Closing at 11 but refusing entry just minutes after 10 is misleading and a waste of customers' time. Had we known, we would not have made the drive.

I am updating my review after second visit. This time I got the GOLD set. I think the wagyu beef quality here is the best out of all the shabu spots in Houston actually! 1) Japanese A5 wagyu chuck ribeye: you can only get 1, but it is truly melt in your mouth wonderful. 2) M9 Australian chuck ribeye: honestly just as good as the japanese one above, but you can order it many times 3) Japanese A5 wagyu brisket: this was almost just as good too! just more fatty than the chuck ribeye. 4) Seafood platter: wonderful presentation and the scallops are good 5) Green milk tea: I really liked this one! I think it is quite on par with boba shops actually. 6) Yuzu yellowtail: Tender, tangy, great contrast on flavor and it is delicious. 7) Beef tartare: It was good but not too special. Not very flavorful 8) Bone marrow: this was savory and went nicely with the toast. 9) Scallop marry with apples: I like this one a lot too! Good contrast of sweet, tart, and salty Soup bases: 1. Sukiyaki: same review as before 2. House broth: Mmm not too much flavor, a bit more mellow, still nice.

Last minute dinner on a Friday night. We arrived around 6pm so Asiatown wasn't crazy busy yet; plenty of tables available then. The vibes are trendy but not over the top, good lighting at each of the tables while still having a moody ambience overall. Everything was nice and clean, service was very efficient and thorough. We went with the Gold set (don't really need the Diamond). All the food was very fresh and tasty. Condiment bar has a good amount of options, but the extras (veg, dumplings, etc) were limited compared to other places. The curry and braised beef rice bowl section was just ok. Note this place is focused on wagyu and beef so there are no pork meat options. The place definitely filled up while we were there and there was a wait by the time we left. Side benefit - I got to do my grocery shopping at Hmart afterwards lol

This was a perfect dinner. We tried the silver set and everything was delicious. Our favorites were the Australian rib eye and Australian brisket. We loved all the little apps to choose from. The tuna, bone marrow, yellowtail, and lobster were great. We enjoyed the mala and house broth. The server was so wonderful and every suggestion he made was spot on. It has a very intimate feel as well with bamboo partitions separating the tables. The veg/noodle/sauce bar is a bit small so can get a little crowded. Massive parking lot as well.

I tried the Gold Set (just below Diamond). The Wagyu Bone Marrow was amazing--wish it was unlimited. Out of the American, Australian, and Japanese Wagyu, the Japanese stood out the most and was the one I kept going back for. The spicy miso broth paired perfectly with the beef, and the Wagyu curry from the bar was delicious. The seafood platter felt more like filler, so I skipped it on my second visit. The staff were friendly, though my broth order was mixed up a couple of times. The modern Japanese décor was beautiful, but the space is tight and tricky if you bring a stroller. Overall, a solid spot for Wagyu--don't miss the bone marrow and Japanese cuts.

Can be pricey if you choose the top tier, but sooo worth the splurge if you've got a good appetite! I don't know of any other AYCE that serves legitimate Japanese A5 Wagyu. The meat is displayed at the front complete with its certificates in the waiting room For $98/person you can enjoy HIGH quality Japanese wagyu, Australian M9 beef, seafood, and so much more. I particularly loved the lobster and abalone! Don't forget to order some bone marrow too!! Make sure you come HUNGRY and make a reservation in advance

Really yummy and glad I could get to try! I think I would come here for special occasions but it is a bit pricey. The meats were really good and fatty which I enjoyed but my boyfriend prefers leaner meats so he didn't enjoy it as much. I enjoyed the bone marrow and the wagyu nigiri but the tartare and sweet shrimp I thought was just alright. The workers were nice and the food came out fast. The inside is cute and nice for a date.

Such a great experience here besides the 45 minute wait on a Friday evening. The silver set includes a seafood platter which was very fresh. I chose the wagyu tartare and would recommend it for the flavor/tenderness of the meat. There is a small sauce bar that also has fruits, veggies, fishballs, and some sides. I will say that the selection of sides like carbs/veggies are very limited compared to other AYCE shabu places in the area. The meats, sides were delicious nonetheless, and the servers/waitstaff were very attentive to make sure your table was not cluttered.

Tried Mikiya Shabu House for the first time and it was just okay overall especially for the price point. The meat quality was good but the overall flavor felt lacking because the sauces and spices were pretty limited. For hot pot, that sauce bar really makes or breaks the experience, and I was hoping for more variety and punch. The Wagyu octopus, though, had great spice and flavor and was definitely the standout side dish. Service was fine, and the place itself is clean and modern, but I wish the flavors matched the quality of the ingredients.

My family and I had a great dinner at Mikiya. Walking in, it's a beautiful restaurant and I'm really impressed how modern and clean it looks in the middle of an older shopping center. There was no wait during the weeknight for dinner and we were seated immensely. We opted for the silver wagyu set ($45/person with the membership) and really enjoyed the Australian wagyu. They have certificates of authenticity at the front of the restaurant which is nice. Each person also gets to select a specialty wagyu item, and our favorite was the wagyu nigiri. The sauce bar is fairly small, but we also enjoyed their fruit selection, ice cream, and milk teas. The service was very quick and the staff was very knowledgeable of their offerings. Would return!

One of my favorite hot pot places in town so far. It's on the pricier side, but the quality is absolutely worth it. The appetizers were also excellent, especially the wagyu curry rice. The service was great, with friendly staff who were very knowledgeable when introducing the different cuts of meat. The environment was clean, and the entrance was unique, featuring displays of the meats they offer.

First off, the interior is a little dark, but very clean and has that nice modern look! We ordered the Silver AYCE set which comes with a seafood platter and a seafood platter. We ordered the Bone Marrow, Wagyu Nigiri, and their Wagyu Tatare. All of them tasted equally as good, so if possible I'd try them all! Also note to anyone who has any seafood preferences, you can swap out one seafood for more of another option! The meats of course tasted the same, but there are evident differences in texture for each one! I preferred the fattier cuts since they were smaller cuts. For broths, we ordered the Spicy Miso and Mala. The Mala wasn't too overpowering, but still had that nice kick! Same goes for the Miso. One thing I do wish is that they would have a larger variety of choices for their sauce bar. All of our sauces ended up tasting the same. If there was one specific thing I could eat for the entirety of the meal it would be their Wagyu Curry! It's so flavorful. I also want to thank Kendrick for an amazing experience and for giving us some recommendations!

Like the meat plus original house milk tea was good , we was there twice tried a different silver and the other one was $67 per person if i m not wrong with the price all good except when we will reorder the service was slow hard to find the waiter of our table so we ordered with another one that he passed our table 3 times , if you like hot pot shabu this one is the good one give it a try!

Super good food! Great deal, would suggest the membership if you go out much. We always get the Silver option and it's great! Highly recommend 10/10!

Nice service. Our server Ethan was awesome. Fresh seafood Great meat quality Very clean and nice ambiance I highly recommend the membership- I would definitely come back

Tried Mikiya and really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and everything tasted really fresh. Audrey was our server and she was super kind and made sure we were all set throughout the meal. The service and food together made it a great experience.

Had a great experience at Mikiya. Audrey was our server and she was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything ran smoothly at the table. Service was great and it made the whole meal really enjoyable.

Blown away by how amazing this place is. Amazing service, amazing food, and an amazing experience in general. Also love the interior. Me and my husband were back and forth about which set to order, but in the end we ordered the diamond set. Yes, it's the most expensive, but it gives you access to EVERYTHING UNLIMITED!! The amount of bone marrow and other delicious things I ate I lost count. I physically couldn't eat anymore yet I still wanted to eat anymore. I made sure to not eat any noodles (and I love noodles with my hotpot) cause I wanted room to eat more. I highly recommend the spicy miso broth and sukiyaki. Couldn't stop drinking the broth! 10/10 will come back one day.

Perfect weather for some fancy Hot Pot! Made reservations via Yelp ahead of time and when we arrived we were able to get seated right away. Tuesdays night weren't as busy, so the service was excellent. Kenji was attentive and made great suggestions as it was our first time at the restaurant. Ordered 2 of the Diamond Wagyu set which was the highest tier and included everything. I loved the fact that I could order unlimited Wagyu Bone Marrow (MUST GET, so buttery) and Wagyu Nigiri (also MUST re-order, very tender and melt in your mouth). For broths, we got the house broth and Sukiyaki (on the sweeter note). Both broths were very light. They have their own make your sauce station with all the necessary condiments for hot pot (sesame, ponzu, spicy soy sauce, green onions, garlic, etc.). Also in the same area is where you can grab your own eggs, fish cakes/balls, tofu, veggies, enoki mushrooms, seaweed salad and more. For meats, my favorite cut was the Japanese A5 Brisket. The marbling on it was crazy good and high quality. I also enjoyed the assorted seafood (also unlimited order) that was included in the set which had crab, scallops , fish and more. The holiday special was the Norway lobster (a little hard to peel and pointy). The sweet shrimp was pretty good though. For desserts, there was an assortment of ice cream and fruits (pink pineapple, grapes and honey dew). Plenty of seating and Japanese styled decor. Restrooms - Clean Parking - free within the Hmart plaza I thought it was quite worth it to try!

Mikiya Wagyu Shabu House 90 minute all you can eat experience. There are 4 different levels, we did the Diamond Wagyu Set for $88 per person for unlimited Specialty Dish with a 90 minute time limit. Meat quality was definitely very good, Japanese A5 Wagyu Chuck Ribeye, Japanese A5 Wagyu Brisket, Japanese A5 Shoulder Cut, Full Blood M9+ Australian Wagyu Shoulder Cut, Premium Australian Wagyu, American Wagyu, Jidori Organic Chicken, Kurobuta Pork, Seafood Platter & Seafood Vegetable Platter. I lost count of how may orders of wagyu we had, but we did pretty well and we walked out feeling very full and a little miserable because of how much we ate. Very nice restaurant, staff was very good and attentive, upon request the food came out quickly. Would recommend giving this restaurant a try, not cheap monetary wise. Was a very good experience! Do it!

Mikiya Shabu House was AMAZING! The hotpot was so good--fresh ingredients, flavorful broths, and everything tasted high quality. It was such a fun and cozy dining experience. I came on Wednesday night, and our server Tommy made the whole night even better. He was super friendly, attentive, and explained everything so well, which really helped since it was our first time here. He kept checking on us and made sure we had everything we needed, which really made the experience feel special. I would absolutely recommend anyone coming here ask for Tommy--he truly elevates the entire experience. Definitely coming back and recommending this place to everyone!

Love it here. Lots of tasty beef and choice with the seafood. Our waiter Alex was very friendly and helpful.

Is it delicious? Yes. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? Depends on how much you can eat. As far as I was concerned it was worth it for me. I opted for the Gold level. It lets you sample the 1 A5 shoulder and Ribeye. And unlimited of the full blood Australian. The a5 was delicious but the full blood Australian was not much of a drop off. I actually enjoyed the Australian shoulder more than the a5. The diamond allows for ayce of any of the a5, the gold gives you ayce of a5 brisket but honestly that was a drop off compared to the other two cuts. They also have a serve yourself sauce bar and veggies. I just stuck with the meat but the gold also comes with a seafood platter that my wife ate. I might try the level below next time just to see if there is a drop off from the full blood to the regular Australian. Service was wonderful and the interior was beautiful.

Beautiful restaurant and excellent meat quality. We did the Gold and I'd say it was worth it. My only complaint is the spicy miso broth I ordered really wasn't very spicy nor was the miso flavor that noticeable. Service was timely and friendly. I will definitely be back.

From start to finish, this place was bomb. Shout out to the best server, Brandon, and all the other servers who came by constantly to take things away, bring more meat, etc. They were able to handle my group of 10, which turned to 9, then 8, then we couldn't decide if we could all squeeze in 1 table or 2, etc. and they handled it with grace, patience, and friendliness. Everyone had a great time; I don't think I had a single item that I didn't like. The area where the sauces/sides was maintained really well, the broths were delicious, and the meats were amazing (get the fancy stuff!) This place was a highlight of my trip and fam reunion--officially obssessed!

Mikiya offers a unique AYCE experience and is a wonderful high-end addition to the Houston shabu scene. I highly recommend... that is... if you can get a table. The food is top tier - high quality meat and seafood, savory deep broth simmering at the table, and an extremely fresh veggie / side dish buffet. We opted for the Gold Wagyu Set. The staff was also kind enough to sub out the fish in our seafood selections with more scallops. If you don't know what to order or what to do, the staff will happily guide you. It's no secret that Mikiya has amazing food... but getting a reservation seems nearly impossible if you're not a member of their insanely expensive Chubby Group... however, there are ways... Yelp allows you to get on the waiting list within a short distance of the restaurant. Unfortunately, I live 25 minutes away from the restaurant. Google allows you to get on the waiting list from any distance. Oddly enough, it still seems powered by Yelp. I got on the waiting list and was quoted a 90-120 minute wait! Hubby and I were able to get ready and arrive just as we received the text that our party neared the top of the wait list. We got there a few minutes past the end of our window and still waited about 10 minutes. I'm a huge fan of Shabu, with Mikiya being #1 for AYCE, and nearby Shabu2 being #1 for table service. If you're a fan of AYCE snd making your own sauce, you will love Mikiya. If you prefer a more straightforward a la carte approach where sauces are made for you, I would stick to Shabu2.

Amazing service. Great quality of food. Price was a little expensive but the quality of the meat plus the ambiance made the experience worth it. Our server went out of the way to make sure our experience was really enjoyable.

This was honestly a blessing in disguise. We would have not found our new favorite Shabu spot had Shabu En not turned us away an hour before they close. Although the menu can be a little tricky to navigate through as there are many options, we were very happy with our selections. I was quite impressed with all the side dishes and appetizers they offered aside from wagyu. Usually these things are an after thought and the quality isn't great but everything here was great. Even though we were most excited about the wagyu, the seafood options were great! Staff were all very kind and friendly. This will be our new go to shabu spot!

Mikiya was a bucket list restaurant that I am very glad I bit the bullet to try it. At first glance, I was intimidated by the tier options and the pricing, but after settling for the second tier, I'm glad I got an upgrade from the basic first tier. The broths were spicy and flavorful, the seafood was very fresh, and the meats were perfectly thin cuts. The bone marrow was one of the best I've ever had. There is an unlimited side bar which honestly was lacking compared to other shabu places I've been that had more vegetable options. At the counter, there's also curry ground beef with rice that honestly was not too impressed with. All in all, I would come back here for special occasions, but I wouldn't make this place my go to regular for shabu. The entire meal was well worth the first time experience.

Definitely pricey so come for a celebratory meal. 3.5 - 4 stars. I think the silver set would have been just fine. AYCE. I want to start off with saying that my preference is personal pots and this place was the more traditional shared pot. But, it's divided in the middle so you can choose two broths. Ours boiled over so it ended up both being a mix of the two. Was it good, sure. Was it $78 per person (Gold) pre tax and tip good, meh. Also everyone in your party has to get the same set. You could join their annual membership for $28 and get around a $10 discount each time but not sure if that's really worth it either. We tried the Gold set with a group of 4, so I got to try all of the specialty dishes. They were all alright. Just small side dishes with around 2 pieces. Obviously the one per person Wagyu rib eye and shoulder tasted the best. The other ones were also good like other shabu places but nothing noticeably special. We barely touched the seafood platter that came with gold. There is a bar on the side where you can get your veggies, noodles, fruits, and sauces. It's a bit smaller than some of the other all you can eat shabu places. For dessert, I tried their matcha ice cream. It was pretty bad haha. I rather have the shaved ice dessert that you can get at Shabu En. Service was very friendly. Table felt really small with all the stuff and we had to keep tetris-ing our plates until they picked up our finished dishes. And while we were eating a pipe bust or something as water poured from a portion of the ceiling. Luckily it didn't get any customers wet.

Came as a skeptic, left with a fan membership. This is probably one of the most expensive restaurants in Chinatown, but I think it's worth the money due to the high food quality, service and decor. Highly recommend getting the gold menu. The A5 Japanese wagyu is amazing. There isn't any grassy or beefy taste, just melt in your mouth protein. The M9 Australian cuts are equally good, but have a more distinct beefy taste. To truly appreciate the meat, personally I think you need to have it pretty rare and not add any sauce, so I only dipped each piece twice in the broth, literally in and out so that some of the meat was still red. Other favorites include the beef marrow, abalone, scallop, clam appetizer and milk teas. I'm usually not a beef marrow fan but here the marrow has no iron taste and the toast they pair it with helps break down the richness of the marrow. The abalone and scallops are a good size and really fresh. The clam appetizer was fresh with no fishiness and had good flavor. The milk teas seemed to be more like Japanese Royal black/green tea style which I thought paired well with the shabu. We had the sukiyaki and mala soup bases which we really enjoyed. The mala had the spicy and numbness of the peppercorn but in a more mild and subtle Japanese way. The sukiyaki wasn't too sweet or salty. Tommy was really knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. I appreciate how he wasn't pushy about the membership even though I bought it anyway. For $28 the membership pays for itself in 2 visits, so it felt like a no brainer. There's a buffet bar with additional shabu ingredients like sauce condiments, veggies, fruit, and the appetizers but the ice cream and milk teas are not self serve. Only minor complaints are that it would be nice to have wet wipes available because of the crab and shrimp peeling and the ice cream quality should be better at this price point. Overall though, a great place to come celebrate special occasions or bring out of town guests to.

The food and service was exceptional, but I don't want to go again for a very long time because I tend to overdo it at any AYCE. I think I'll be sweating beef for months after this. We came here on a week day lunch at 1:30 pm, where there was no wait or crowds. We were seated by our waiter, Danton, who was very friendly and made the ordering process easy and the experience pleasant. The menu is partitioned into four categories, each offering higher quality of beef selections - the more you pay, the more premium the beef. It's not until you step up to the 3rd tier where you can get Japanese Wagyu. If you come here, it's worth selecting their 3rd tier option at least once because you can learn about the difference in quality. Although they limit you one serving per person of the good stuff before transitioning you down to the 2nd tier (Australian Wagyu) and 1st tier, you'll be satisfied. By the time we were done with the 3rd course, we were at position of "should we try to eat more to get our moneys worth?", but we opt to not hurt ourselves... too much. There are different broths to choose from. We chose the spicy miso and tomatoes based one. After a while, they all start tasting the same to me. The atmosphere is trendy and feels high end. I was impressed! You can become a member by paying a yearly fee. This gives the member a discount from each tier. It'll be worth it after about three visits, but we don't expect to come often.

I came here for a celebratory lunch this past Wednesday around 1:30pm, and this place did not disappoint! Top tier service and top tier quality. Walking in, this place has very cool vibes and they are immediately showcasing their A5 Japanese wagyu in a refrigerated case at the entrance. This place is a premium beef lover's guilty pleasure. Just beware, don't come here if you're vegetarian or vegan. They have some vegetables and seafood options available, but to be honest, the steep price is not worth it if you don't eat/enjoy wagyu. Otherwise, dig in!! I went with their sukiyaki and spicy miso broths, made my sauce bowl, and grabbed a few vegetables. By the time, I came back from the self serve bar, my first orders of wagyu were waiting for me. You can't beat certified A5 Japanese wagyu, but I honestly really liked the M9 Australian wagyu just as much if you want to go with the gold tier instead of the diamond tier to save a little money. I loved the rendered down wagyu bits they have available to put on top of your rice, and they offer a wagyu Japanese curry option as well. Once you've eaten to your wagyu heart's content, don't forget to get their matcha and strawberry ice cream as well! Lastly, what's cool about this place is that they offer a yearly membership. It costs $28 upfront, but on every visit it saves you $10 for you and 1 other person. It also gives you a free meal on your birthday! The membership basically pays for itself so I'd highly recommend it! Enjoy!!

Of course when I heard there was a new AYCE hot pot spot serving premium A5 wagyu and seafood, I had to try it out. They have different tiers ranging from $45-$98. For my first time I went with the $98 option but can see myself either getting that one of the $78 option in the future. I would recommend going earlier than planned and joining the online Yelp waitlist. We were about 18 in line and it took around 30-45 min to get seated on a weekend. With the highest tier you're able to get unlimited specialty dishes (wagyu tartar, bone marrow, wagyu nigiri, and sweet shrimp). My favorites were the nigiri and sweet shrimp which we definitely ordered repeats of. You also then get unlimited orders of a5 wagyu as well and seafood (snow crab, abalone, scallop, fish, shrimp). Of course with this tier we pretty much only ordered the a5, we had one order of pork but it tasted tough so we didn't order any additional. The a5 was very fatty but also tender, however, I probably ate less than I usually do at AYCE since it's quite heavy. They have 4 broths to choose from so we went with the sukiyaki and house. They have a vegetable bar that you can also get curry rice along with fruit and these really good tofu shrimp balls. Service was also great and they brought out food very quickly for us, shoutout to our waiter Andrew! Overall, Mikiya is a nice spot to splurge on if you're wanting high quality beef and seafood to celebrate a special occasion. However, I personally don't think it's necessary to have such high quality beef typically in hot pot. Their lowest tier starts at $45 which is a little more than other ayce spots in Houston so I'd be more likely to go to the other spots on a regular basis.

素晴らしい経験 Subarashī keiken Amazing experience! Dinner with the bestie and she suggested this new shabu house. Weekend dinner time = waiting. There are no reservations on weekends, only available M-F from 1 pm to 5 pm. We got there around 7:30pm-ish on a Friday night and got seated around 8:45pm. They close at 11 pm and we were still there The interior is gorgeous. Very nice and clean and organized. The staff (all of them) were super friendly and helpful. We lucked out and Jay was our server. She was amazing. Her suggestions were great and made the process painless. They have various levels based on meat cuts, seafood, etc. We went with the silver level ($55). Choice of two soup bases, variety of wagyu, seafood platter, small tapa side for each person and a list of items that come complimentary (gyoza, shrimp tempura, etc). There is a small veggie section that is self serve (tofu good luck packs a must). As well as a sauce bar. They have rice (self serve) and two sides (marinated ground beef, curry). Desserts is fruit or ice cream. The meat cuts were marbled, tasty and tender. For us, we had no regrets about the wait, it was worth it. We chose the spicy miso and the soy sauce broths. And Jay just brought us 2 packs of each wagyu to start us off. The meat was nicely cut and delicious. Please make sure to make a good dipping sauce. That makes a huge difference. The seafood. Fresh and so good. Eat it all. The shrimp and scallops were so fresh and delicious. Abalone - say what? Yum, yum! Don't overdue it with the free sides or the veggies, focus on the meat. Although, the "good luck" tofu bags are filled with shrimp and fish roe and we could not get enough). Their check in system is efficient. Check in on the waitlist (iPad), enter phone number and they text a link that shows you the queue and they also use it to communicate. So you don't have to wait inside. There is a small waiting area but it was not ventilated well and got hot. We saw people with shopping bags from Hmart inside This is definitely a spot I'd come back too and make sure to wear elastic pants.

A hot new shabu spot in town. It's located by Hmart- Bellaire. On a weekend night, the wait was a bit long given it's currently popular. We couldn't check in online because the waitlist was closed around peak time. When we got seated, our waitress explained to us the different options and show us how to order. We went with the Gold Wagyu set which came with the Japanese A5 Wagyu. The gold set has a limit of one order per person on the ribeye and shoulder cut while the Diamond set does not. The A5 Wagyu brisket was unlimited order. I think it was worth it to try the gold set if it's your first time here. In addition, there were a few specialty dish that came with the set: Wagyu nigiri, Wagyu tartare, Wagyu bone marrow, and sweet shrimp sashimi. We also got the seafood platter with scallops, shrimp, crab, fish etc. There were also appetizers but we opted out because it would have been too filling. These items were brought out by the waiter. At the buffet station, you can get your veggies: tong ho, napa cabbage, mushroom, corn, pumpkin, etc. There were a few cold dishes and the spicy clams were my favorite. They also had curry you could try. I would recommend eating only a little bit because it's very filling. There's also a sauce station but you can also order it with your waiter. We ended up getting half and half on the broth of tomato and house special. I liked the tomato broth because it had more flavor. The cut on the meat was very thin and be sure to not over cook it. Hands down the Japanese Wagyu was the best over the Australian and American Wagyu. Our server did a great job with the service and everything was brought out quickly. Very attentive. There's a 90 minute limit and it wasn't a problem for us as we finished eating in time. Overall, definitely worth it to check out. A great addition to the Houston food scene.