Mo-Mo-Paradise

Japanese restaurant · Rowland Heights

Mo-Mo-Paradise

Japanese restaurant · Rowland Heights

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17596 Colima Rd, Rowland Heights, CA 91748

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At this bustling Japanese hot pot spot in Puente Hills Town Center, dive into an all-you-can-eat feast of shabu-shabu and sukiyaki with a side of great vibes and endless meat choices.  

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"With its well-established Los Angeles locations in Rowland Heights, Torrance, and Arcadia temporarily closed due to current dining restrictions in the area, Mo-Mo-Paradise’s just-opened restaurant in Mira Mesa becomes the only place in the U.S. to taste its version of Japanese hot pot, or shabu-shabu. Established in 1993 in Tokyo, with 19 locations just in Japan, the company has since expanded to more than 20 cities throughout Asia. Though the restaurant specializes in traditional shabu-shabu, with a kombu-based broth that simmers in a shared cooktop, it also offers a sweet sukiyaki base as well as tonkotsu soup and a kimchi option. Set up as an all-you-can-eat affair for $28.95 a person, diners are allotted 90 minutes to eat their fill from a menu that includes kurobuta pork shoulder, beef chuck eye, fish meatballs, an array of vegetables and tofu, and rice or noodles." - Candice Woo

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Millena P.

Google
This is my second time coming here. I only know about this place bc my in-laws looove hot pot and Mo-Mo lol! Parking: They’re located in a big plaza, so finding a spot is easy. Free parking lot. Ambiance/Environment: We made reservations by directly calling them. We dined for a total of 13. The seats and tables were clean. They have a large space, so it’s good for groups of all sizes. Service: We encountered many servers. They were all quick and efficient. The only time you’d interact with a server is to order more meat. Other than that, everything else is self serve. Soups: I ordered the Tonkotsu and Shabu Shabu. I absolutely enjoyed my soups. Some of my cousins ordered the Sukiyaki. They thought it was really salty at first, but after pouring more water in the pot, it diluted it a bit. Meats: We took advantage of all the meats. My favorite was the “Eye of Round” bc it’s more lean while my cousin’s favorite were the “Short Plate” and Pork. Sides & sauces: They have a side bar and drink bar that is all self served. It’s not the most cleanliest bar - they were a lot of spills everywhere. This is where they also serve the Japanese curry and rice. Unfortunately, we did have to wait a while for the curry bc they ran out. And when it did come out, it was lukewarm. My favorite part was the self serving drinks with unlimited toppings & refills. Desserts: We’ll always have room for ice cream! They offered three different flavors. This season they had vanilla, black cherry, and coffee. My favorite was the coffee! Prices: The prices are definitely worth it. Everything was unlimited. Perfect for dinner on cold nights!

Sophie Tsai

Google
This is my family’s favorite spot for shabu shabu, and for good reason. The restaurant excels at what it does—serving high-quality meats, including four types of beef and two types of pork, along with flavorful broths, and attentive service. The sukiyaki with egg dipping sauce is my favorite, and they have a well-stocked vegetable bar, a tea bar (for an additional cost), and a delicious curry rice that my husband loves. I also appreciate the rotating ice cream flavors they offer for dessert! Reservations are required, as they often book out and will turn away walk-ins. While it’s a bit pricier than other hotpot spots in the area, the quality and experience have always made it worth it, and I’ve never had a bad experience here.

Eri Yoshida

Google
This is a great place to satisfy your craving for hot pot if you have one! It is All you can eat and they also serve beef curry at the restaurant as well. Having a variety of vegetables, noodles, sauces, and noddles was a great plus for me! Although there was no seafood on the menu, you can perhaps order more meat. I really enjoyed the fact that it was all you can drink (soda and ice tea) too, so that was really fun! The service at the restaurant was excellent as I walked in just before lunch (11:45am), and I was seated right away. It is also important to note that some meats are available only at night and on weekends, so if you love meat, that's something to keep in mind! As of now, they only offer four different bases of soups, but I would like to see them offer more of them. It’s shabu( kelp dashi very light),tomato, tonkotu, and sukiyaki. I liked my friend’s tonkotu but I did not like the sukiyaki. It was really salty n sweet. You also get a ice cream at the end!

Cherys

Google
Fantastic restaurant! I’ve had hot pot before, but all-you-can-eat style is definitely the best way to do it! The shabu shabu was delicious and totally worth it, but what really impressed us were all the little extras that most restaurants would cut corners on. Their drink selection is cheap and bottomless for fantastic craft fountain sodas! Really, you’ve got to try these. And the complimentary ice cream after the meal also really impressed us (we had the black cherry, highly recommend). 5/5 and we’ll definitely be back

Tyler Stoehr

Google
My wife and I usually go to the Torrance location, but since we moved this location is closer so we tried it. Not a great experience. To start, we had asked specifically for a table away from the bathroom. Yet they seated us as close to the bathroom as possible. When we asked the host to change tables since there were a few open ones not next to the bathroom, she checked but came back and said that "those" tables were specifically reserved in 20 minutes so we couldn't sit there. Which left me wondering, how do we get that level of service? Next odd thing was that while we were waiting for our table, One of the employees was changing right behind the host kiosk! Lastly the bathroom was dirty, wet paper towels all over the place, and the urinal had a black plastic bag hanging on it with some foam inside it. Oh, and we had to smell pee our entire dinner since the bathroom wasn't clean and we were so close to it. Overall it seems there is a lack of effective management at this location. We won't be back until or unless that changes.

Emi B

Google
All you can eat hot pot with high quality meats. They have a large selection of in-house drinks as well. Price is on the higher end with 18% tip automatically applied. While the quality of the meat still remains high, feel like the variety of meats have decreased from when I went few years ago. Their beef belly and udon salad are my favorites. Wish they had a larger sauce bar. It tends to get pretty crowded here, so reservation is needed on weekends. Ambiance can be loud due to the people. Service can be slow or forgotten sometimes.

ilovecali

Google
I came here on the recommendation of a friend and had a very delicious meal. Luckily, I was able to seated right away without having to wait(at 11:45am). A friendly server explained how to use the hotpot and once the hotpot and meat were set up, I brought vegetables, fish balls, noodles, etc. from the salad bar. You can put it in and eat it. There is curry in the salad bar, and I enjoyed it. The sauce called taberu rayu was especially delicious. It was really good to put a lot of sesame seeds and green onions on top of the sauce and eat it with meat and rice. I ate at lunchtime and tried 4 types of meat. Among them, the beef short plate was the most delicious. If you want to sit in an additional booth seat, it would be a good idea to make a reservation in advance and keep in mind that an 18% tip is automatically added.

bryan sun

Google
Do not recommend this restaurant! ! ! First of all, the service is very poor. Their reservation system is useless. I made a reservation at the open table for 19:45 and arrived at 19:30 to complete the check-in. However, I still waited for more than half an hour. It started from 19:45. After waiting for more than half an hour, I was very angry! I was dropped into the queue of guests without a reservation. Terrible management! There were very few waiters. They did not take away the empty plates or add soup to our pots. They ignored us until our pots were almost dry. In the end, we added water ourselves. I don’t understand their service. How can you have the nerve to charge service fees from guests? They also openly charge guests an 18% service fee. I don’t know why an AYCE restaurant needs to charge a mandatory service fee. This is really disgusting, and their service is very poor! Let’s talk about the dishes. The vegetables are quite fresh and replenished in a timely manner. The ice cream after the meal was well received. It is a very high-quality ice cream. But the meat is not so good. We ordered three kinds of beef. The problem is that the quality of the meat is average. There will be a lot of dirt left in the soup after cooking. The meat is also average and feels old, not very tender. Meat. Overall everything is poor, especially the service! Very poor service and the forced service charge is disgusting.

Brandon I.

Yelp
Had a great time at Momo Paradise. The sukiyaki here is always delicious, and the broths are full of flavor. Our server, Jason, was friendly and made sure our experience here was awesome. He was quick to refill our soups without us having to ask and helped us when we had any questions about the menu. Overall, a great experience with exceptional service and tasty food. Would definitely come back again!

Jennifer P.

Yelp
I came here with my friends for dinner and our experience was fantastic. There was a wide variety of vegetables, meats, and drinks. I felt so spoiled for choice. The staff were all great, but the specific service we received from our server, Selena, stood out the most. Very attentive, friendly, and always came at the right time to check on our table. She made us feel like we were the only people in the world. I highly recommend this place for any hot pot cravings.

Nicole L.

Yelp
Ive been to the Mo-Mo Paradise in Arcadia and wauu so happy that theres multiple locations :') My boyfie and I ordered the Sukiyaki + Tonkatsu flavored broth. These are usually our go-to shabu broth flavors -- BEST of both worlds ! The meat is so yummy and this is a standard AYCE shabu spot. +++ since they have a drinks bar and the sweet tooth in me loves that heheh Shoutout to our server who gave us free Wagyu to sample :')

Cley N.

Yelp
Service/wait: No wait needed on a Thursday night. Service was quick and the meat came out quickly. Broth: The regular ayce menu ($39 during dinner) includes 4 different choices of broth, including sukiyaki, tonkotsu, shabu shabu, and tomato, of which sukiyaki was the best in my opinion. Their shabu shabu lacked flavor, so I would go with tomato or tonkotsu as your second. The sweetness from the sukiyaki broth paired well with the meats, but there's also a wide variety of spicy and savory sauces available at the bar as well. Meat/Vegetables: The chuck eye and Kurobuta pork shoulder had the perfect ratio of meat to fattiness, while the other cuts were either too lean or too fatty. There're also safe-to-eat raw eggs that you can whisk up at your table for you to dip your meat in to make it a more silky bite. There was also a nice variety of vegetables and mushrooms, including crown daisy, bok choy, and enoki mushrooms, which were available at a self-serve area.

Danny S.

Yelp
My wife and I managed to get same-day reservation for 7:15pm, which I felt was really lucky. We got there on time, but were seated around 7:25pm. Not too bad since they were quite busy when we got there. We opted for the Wagyu Experience, and it was well worth it. The menu is super simple. They offer eight meat options, making it easy to choose the cuts without feeling overwhelmed. They do have a veggie and sauce bar which is self serve. I took a star away due to us having to remind the server a few times to bring our tea. Other than that, it was a great experience.

Jeremy H.

Yelp
Been here several times and have always enjoyed this place. Food is great, vegetable options are plentiful and they always have nice ice cream for dessert. However on this occasion, maybe they switched out staff recently because they just weren't on the ball with service. We had to constantly remind them of things they forgot. Our waiter forgot my wife's hot green tea order, they forgot our beef Chuck plates, we paid the cheque and then another waiter brought the cheque to pay when we had already done so, we gave our ice cream order and 5 mins later someone came over asking if we wanted ice cream. It just felt like the servers weren't talking to one another and it was a bit of a letdown this time. We'll still be back because we like the food but the staff need to get their act together.

Janelle P.

Yelp
Came here a couple of weeks ago to try the new wagyu experience. It was delicious! Meat quality is very tasty and fresh, and went well with the sukiyaki broth. We were not big fans of the Shabu-Shabu broth and thought the flavor was watery/none much; but loved the sukiyaki! Everything is very delicious and we look forward to coming again! We have been going to Momo Paradise for awhile and are happy they added a Wagyu selection!

vidia c.

Yelp
Date of visit: 11/16/2024 Dear Momo, our 8 year relationship stand thru the test of time and our love toward each other is only getting stronger and stronger. No one can ever replace you in my heart! Highly recommended AYCE shabu shabu with premium quality meat. Price has increased quite a bit compared to when it was 8 years ago. Lunch special comes with ayce veggies/sides and 2 tray of meats of your choice for like $24

Sammi S.

Yelp
This place definitely needs a reservation since it's quite busy. We made a booking a few days ago, and getting in was smooth. They've got two types of menus: the momo experience and the wagyu experience. We got the momo one and it had a good selection of meats and veggies

Millena P.

Yelp
This is my second time coming here. I only know about this place bc my in-laws looove hot pot and Mo-Mo lol! Parking: They're located in a big plaza, so finding a spot is easy. Free parking lot. Ambiance/Environment: We made reservations by directly calling them. We dined for a total of 13. The seats and tables were clean. They have a large space, so it's good for groups of all sizes. Service: We encountered many servers. They were all quick and efficient. The only time you'd interact with a server is to order more meat. Other than that, everything else is self serve. Soups: I ordered the Tonkotsu and Shabu Shabu. I absolutely enjoyed my soups. Some of my cousins ordered the Sukiyaki. They thought it was really salty at first, but after pouring more water in the pot, it diluted it a bit. Meats: We took advantage of all the meats. My favorite was the "Eye of Round" bc it's more lean while my cousin's favorite were the "Short Plate" and Pork. Sides & sauces: They have a side bar and drink bar that is all self served. It's not the most cleanliest bar - they were a lot of spills everywhere. This is where they also serve the Japanese curry and rice. Unfortunately, we did have to wait a while for the curry bc they ran out. And when it did come out, it was lukewarm. My favorite part was the self serving drinks with unlimited toppings & refills. Desserts: We'll always have room for ice cream! They offered three different flavors. This season they had vanilla, black cherry, and coffee. My favorite was the coffee! Prices: The prices are definitely worth it. Everything was unlimited. Perfect for dinner on cold nights!

Elissa L.

Yelp
A far cry from what it used to be. They were out of raw pasteurized eggs (which sukiyaki is supposed to be eaten with) so they were giving regular raw eggs to consume at your own risk. No more hot drops so spicy lovers.. seek elsewhere. Also, they don't have boba anymore. With the emergence of so many other hotpot/shabu places nearby like Yumiyaki (a much more authentic sukiyaki/shabu experience), Mo-mo paradise has now fallen far from where it used to be.

Jonathan L.

Yelp
Momo Paradise all you can eat meat it's delicious especially Chuck Eye and Short Plate and some veggies and tofu. After meal my favorite cherry ice cream it's so good. Also the drinks come with many flavors. Happy hours with many alcohol to choose from.

Vanessa C.

Yelp
Momo paradise is definitely in my top 3 favorite shabu spots. The location matters though! I've been to the Arcadia location and service is a hard miss over there. I came in on a Tuesday night, and despite not having a reservation, and the restaurant being pretty packed, I was sat within 10 minutes of checking in. I was honestly thinking I'd be waiting 30 minutes minimum considering my last time visit at the Arcadia location--I also had no reservation, but the restaurant was 75% empty, and they made me wait 1hr 15 minutes and the entire time I waited those same tables stayed empty. I definitely appreciate the time management here at the Rowland Heights location because they know how to plan and arrange for reservations AND walk ins. They also no longer add automatic gratuity on your bill (unless you're part of a big group) at this location as well, but I feel like even when they did, the service at Momo Paradise- Rowland Heights has always been on point. It's $38.99/person for dinner and they also have an American wagyu option for $54.99/person. Personally I Iike to go with the $38.99 option because even then the quality is better than most other AYCE shabu places. It's the best quality for this price range compared to places like Mikiya with their American Wagyu tier at $38/person or even their Australian Wagyu tier at $55/person. I like that they don't top off your broth with Dashi like other shabu places because I feel like that just dilutes the broth and it looses its flavor. Their salad bar area is pretty small but they are on top of refilling everything.

Chester C.

Yelp
Quick hotpot lunch special occasions this is a good spot. Now you have to make reservations through Yelp via fourseason instead of open door. They are also offering a Wagyu selection to compete with the cchubby $54/person. Just meat veggies that's as simple as it gets no sushi bar or anything else

Jason L.

Yelp
I love the consistency of the service and food here. I normally go to the one in Arcadia, despite being closer to this location, but each one has its charm. What makes this hotpot place stick out to me is the more streamlined options with meats and veggies. I love their sauces and the drink selection. Having the rice with beef curry is a great addition. Sometimes I find myself missing curry house and their curry hits the spot. I'm not a fan of then coming up to me and my family to let us know of our 90 mins limit when we were only there for 60 mins at that point. Ask for last choice order of meat at the 60 min point and I felt that was in bad taste. I didn't have that issue at the arcadia store. Other than that, I do love the food and sauces so I'll be back. But mainly at the arcadia location.

Alan N.

Yelp
Food was good and I had a great experience. A bit understaffed but the staff that was there worked as quickly as they could. The food comes out quick once you order. The salads bar had bout 20-30 selection. Japanese curry and salad on the sides. Complimentary ice cream at the end. A lot of parking in the strip mall it is in.

Simon W.

Yelp
The rating is specifically for the wagyu menu. Momo's always been our go-to for ayce shabu perfect on a chilly or any day. Recently saw that they have a new wagyu menu and decided to try it out. Personally, for the price point, the meat quality is average. For me, the wagyu beef quality is better than the regular menu but definitely not extra $20/person better. Will probably just stick to the regular menu on my future visits.

Tyler T.

Yelp
The best thing about this place was the side bar. There were a ton of different options and I kept finding myself going back to it. The meat options were very limited and the broth was pretty mediocre in flavor. The overall hotpot experience was pretty mid. Service was great and the waiters were very attentive. It wasn't too crowded when we went and we got seated pretty quick. The place itself was pretty clean and there was plenty of parking available.

Matt P.

Yelp
Been here twice already and each time, it's been pretty good. Make sure you make reservations as they pretty packed on the weekends. With the temp being so cold now, it will be even more crowded. They have 2 meat options, regular and wagyu. IMO, I don't think it's worth paying extra for wagyu at a hot pot place. For Korean BBQ, definitely. They use an induction range so you don't have to worry about live fires. Once seated, you have 90 minutes. You go to the market place and grab your veggies, meats and drink. Their curry is pretty good and is on par with restaurant quality. They have a good selection of fountain & tea drinks if you opt for that upcharge. Overall, the meats are of good quality and although the market place is not that big, I think it's sufficient enough. You can choose up to 2 different broths and my go to is the tonkotsu & spicy tomato. After dinner, you get a scoop of ice cream. Too bad this place is so far from the Valley or else I would come here more often. The servers are great and responsive here and there's a good size parking structure in the back.

Cheryl J.

Yelp
I haven't tried many shabu places in socal but this is a good option! the price is $29 on weekdays during lunch and you can opt in the drink menu too! (loved the oolong & matcha) the servers were all super nice so it def added to the vibes. I want to try the tomato broth next time I go :p

Mike L.

Yelp
It used to be better in offering, quality, and service, now it's just a typical AYCE hotpot/shabu shabu ~ average. Come here for lunch only. Service is not 18% worthy The tallish student-looking host seems very indifferent, like he doesn't want to be there. It was hard for him to make eye contact and speaks with disinterest. Lol I felt I offended him by walking in. It's like I walked into a freshmen Gen Z classroom and asked about their day. I hand him the check, he seems displeased, hands it back with a thank you staring at his own hands. He didn't help with our dining experience; it felt off. Also why do you need both my name and phone number if I don't have a reservation and you sat us down immediately, really weird. I don't need to give personal info if there's already like 6 open tables available. The server got our broth wrong ~ tonkotsu and tomato (very good and tasty), he brought tonkotsu (meh, not much flavor) and sukiyaki? Lol maybe long day? Not a big deal. He was helpful and checked the difference between the goma sauce at the table vs counter (vegetarian). Btw I tried 1 meat in the sukiyaki....it was more salty than sweet, really salty.. I'd get tired of this broth after 20 minutes. Meat quality is good, for $38 it's really pushing it though. You got other hot pot/shabu places beating this. I had to remove scum from my broth several times, that's when I feel the meat quality is subpar, especially for shabu shabu. By the way, all the sauce dishes/bowls at my table and at the sauce bar smelled like chlorine water from the dishwasher like it was a cheap Chinese buffet. Maybe that's why some things didn't taste good or seemed off. The ponzu was really sour and kind of astringent, not really the type of acidity I'm used to in mid to premium quality ponzu. Idk it tasted cheap or something is off. The gomadare wasn't too bad, seems more watery now. Their sauce bar is kinda lacking - they have that watery soy sauce/jalapeno (spicy shoyu) sauce that you can find at some Chinese takeout ~ not bad but not what I'm expecting at MoMo. The veggie choices are still not bad, but don't call that stuff farmer's market choice cuz it ain't, more like casual-market generic (except burdock and konjac). Where's the enoki btw? Separate drink instead of being included made me a bit resentful...I used to come here for the drinks being included, but it's dinner prices plus another $4 (tea quality is still great though). It's $43 AYCE basically; Imma go down the street to eat elsewhere. Bye MoMo, it was nice while it lasted.

Airi G.

Yelp
I thought it was a one off thing but I came back here and ordered the other two broths, tomato and tonkotsu, but these still lacked flavor. I really relied on the dipping sauces to add some salt because it was pretty bland without it. That said, I loved the chili and spicy shoyu in the dipping sauce section. As for the meat, chuck eye was still my favorite and always will be. I can't keep count of how many I ordered but I know I left stuffed because I said no to ice cream. I also went crazy with veggies which probably isn't ideal at an ayce meat place but it was too hard to resist. They have a great selection along with curry rice if you want to a change in palette. The service is great with waitresses coming by frequently to ask about more meat orders and clearing empty dishes.

Sarah H.

Yelp
TL;DR AYCE shabu shabu, curry, sauces, drinksI wish I had more than 90 minutes to eat everything. I liked the drink garden, mini sauce bar, and the various choices of vegetables as well as curry and salad if you'd like to add. I mixed the oolong and Jasmine teas together while adding crystal boba. I wanted to try the matcha latte, with the azuki beans, so next time I'll try that. We chose the tomato and sukiyaki soup bases. I personally really liked the tomato base. Adding fresh tomatoes in the tomato soup was so good. I liked the meat selection and egg dip. The goma sauce with fresh cut green onions is a must. First time visit on 11/9/24.

ChiaChun T.

Yelp
Momo Paradise never disappoints, and their recent addition of the yuba roll to the open bar selection was a pleasant surprise--absolutely delicious! I also really enjoyed the shimeji mushrooms, harusame noodles, and pork meatballs. The ingredients were fresh, and everything cooked beautifully in the broth. The variety and quality at the open bar keep me coming back. Great spot for a satisfying hot pot meal!

Ariana C.

Yelp
Momo Paradise is a good go-to shabu shabu experience. Service can be spotty based on location and the meat options are pretty limited for the price, but I love the flavor of the broths and the unique curry option at the bar.

Michele A.

Yelp
We made a reservation for a party of 8 on a Saturday night at 8pm. We did not get seated until closer to 8:20pm - so it looks like we were going to be there until they close. We ordered the Wagyu set which was not bad as far as pricing is concerned. It was well worth it. However, the other "items"' in the salad bar were not as great. The service was okay.

Frederick C.

Yelp
Definitely a Paradise! Food: Got AYCE with my in-laws and definitely one of the best AYCE experiences I've had in a long while. Both broths, mostly 8 rounds of the leanest cut of meat for me with a constant side of Japanese curry is all I can ask for. They have a sauce station, a "salad bar" where you can add additional things for the soups. I would just stick with egg and meat! Maybe some veggies if you want to feel slightly healthier. Service: Service is always great, they're usually attentive and helpful.

Sophie T.

Yelp
This is my family's favorite spot for shabu shabu, and for good reason. The restaurant excels at what it does--serving high-quality meats, including four types of beef and two types of pork, along with flavorful broths, and attentive service. The sukiyaki with egg dipping sauce is my favorite, and they have a well-stocked vegetable bar, a tea bar (for an additional cost), and a delicious curry rice that my husband loves. I also appreciate the rotating ice cream flavors they offer for dessert! Reservations are required, as they often book out and will turn away walk-ins. While it's a bit pricier than other hotpot spots in the area, the quality and experience have always made it worth it, and I've never had a bad experience here.

Jacob W.

Yelp
Came for Saturday lunch. Probably the worst time to come, because you pay full price including 18% gratuity. So for 2 people the total is $50. ONLY COME FOR DINNER. I feel a bit scammed so I'm keeping 3 stars until I come back The food itself was really good, the beef eye was our favorite and the tea bar was surprisingly good. I was expecting some cheap tea but it was actually good. The red sauce next to the vegetables was also a favorite. Ice cream options weren't great(cookies and cream and vanilla) I feel like green tea should always be an option. Also, it'd be nice if we get one to-go cup for the tea. I feel bad sitting there afterward wasting time because I want to drink the milk tea

Alex K.

Yelp
I've been always liked this place Today I went back there with my family. Service was lacked. Our server didn't check up on until we almost finished. I couldn't find any server to more meat. And when I got home , All my family were super thirsty. Almost same as when I eat Pho noodle soup. Today I tried Tomkou and Tomato broth for the first time. Do they put so much MSG in a broth ?

Rob T.

Yelp
Self serve bar well kept Staff was attentive Pricing good for group hot pots. They refilled the pot broth in good order

Rebecca W.

Yelp
Paradise? Not for my experience. I have not tried the locations in Japan or Taiwan, so I'm not sure how the locations in Asia are. I know I'm late to the game for momo paradise. But at least for the Rowland location, I won't be back. We made the reservation for party of 4 at 11:45am on a Sunday. Good thing we did! Otherwise, I heard the host told some other customers that it's gonna be 1-2 hours wait. Service: the young lady was not courteous or helpful. She looks like she had a bad day. Although the bus boy was more helpful than our server. Interior: it was pretty tight and minimum decor. Not really memorable. Food: the self serve bar just looks so untidy and unsanitary. Beef quality was subpar. Curry rice was not bad though. Chuck eye and beef short were better than eye of round. Only 3 choices of beef. Tomato broth was the best out of the 3 broths we tried.

Pauline V.

Yelp
Fav shabu place and it comes with AYCE boba drinks! The quality of meat here is pretty superb but I must say there is less variety when compared to other shabu spots. But tbh I don't mind it bc I usually order like the same 2-3 items anyways LOL. I love how their meat trays stack on top of each other without the trays touching the meat. My biggest ick is when the plate/tray touches the meat bc ewwww lol. Super sanitary and clean. Sometimes service is quick and other times not so quick but they're always walking around so it's easy to wave someone down LOL. The wait can get pretty long so I would suggest making a reservation on their website!

Julie L.

Yelp
Mo Mo Paradise is a AYCE japanese shabu restaurant. You have 90 mins to eat your heart out. It's $26.95 for lunch and $34.99 for dinner, weekend and holiday. Kids under 4 year for free. 5-10 yrs are 50% off. Seniors are 20% off. No take outs or take your food to go if you can't finish (which I think is absurd because they are going to just throw out your food. What a waste of broth and food) Service: Wait time can be long depending on when you come since it's a 90 min AYCE even during the weekday. But once you are seated you can relax and enjoy our meal. The staff are quick to serve you and they are quite attentive to come back There are a variety of soup base to choose from. My favorite is the tonkontsu soup. You have unlimited choice of meat, unlimited of different choices of vegetables, meat balls, fish balls, tofu, salads and even Japanese curry. They also offer a condiments bar for your meat sauce. I love coming here during a cold day with a group of friends to catch up for 90 mins. Make sure you save a little space for ice cream before you leave.

Rajiv A.

Yelp
I enjoy myself a great Japanese Hot Pot BBQ, and let me tell you this place is to die for. Definitely one of the best locations to have some tasty and delicious food. My brother brought me here as a welcome home visit lunch celebration and I was definitely amused. It is a little pricey however this place is more of a splurge once in a while location. When I go back to Malaysia in the future I will definitely go back again.

Michi L.

Yelp
I've been wanting to try MoMo Paradise for a while now. I was finally able to make it and I'm more disappointed that I haven't been here sooner. We came for dinner. It's all you can eat for $34.95. And if you want you can also add on the drink garden which is a variety of teas and craft sodas for $2.55. The service was good. When we got there. We were immediately greeted and when everyone in our party got there, we were seated. They also explained the menu and how it works. They took our order for the meat, and then showed us to the farmer's market. The farmer's market includes seasonal vegetables, beef curry, cabbage salad, udon salad, fish balls, fish tofu, pork meatballs, ramen, udon and rice. You can also find the add ins for your sauces, like the daikon and green onions for your ponzu dipping sauce. The meat was such good quality. It just melted in your mouth. We ordered shabu shabu and tonkotsu as our broths. It was so good. We ate way too much! It also comes with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. I'll definitely be back.

Muiji D.

Yelp
OMG, Momo Paradise Hot Pot is literally the BEST! If you love hot pot, you have to check this place out! The food? Ugh, SO good! They have a good selection of fresh veggies, 5 different meat options, and now wagyu options at a higher price tier. The beef short and pork belly meats were both soft and melted in your mouth. We ordered multiple rounds of those 2. The service was awesome too! Our server was super sweet and helped us figure out what to order. They were attentive and came to check up on us every so often. And the prices? Reasonable, especially for all-you-can-eat. Keep in mind you will have to make a reservation to be seated or you will have to wait hours. Overall, Momo Paradise is a total must-visit! Even more so since they don't add the mandatory 20% service fee anymore.

Lynn W.

Yelp
This was a great experience. This is a Japanese type hot pot. Not Taiwanese style. Options were enough for lunch. Meat was pretty good. Service was great. There is a 18% gratuity added from the start. You can add more at the end. Bathroom hygiene is standard.

Aaron L.

Yelp
Mo mo mo more meat please. Small spot in the plaza corner. The quality of the meat is great, especially the beef and pork belly, and it has a nice selection of produce in the farmer's market but nothing extraordinary compared to other shabu shabu spots. The broths are also clean. Service is pretty fast but there is a 90 minute time limit. Had a fun time overall

Bonnie Y.

Yelp
My favorite hot pot place!!! I came last month(sept) and we got a red envelope that can only be opened next month (oct) dine in to receive a prize. The server opened the envelope and we got 20% our order. This place has been my favorite spot since I went the past few years since they opened. I like how high quality everything is and sukiyaki is the best broth I ever tasted. Even though it is on the salty side they offer eggs to dip to blend the flavors very well. The service was also amazing. They made sure if we were out of meat they would ask if we wanted me and also had a guide of the cuts of meat, broth, and sauces that go well. Although their food bar is smaller than other locations, they still offer a variety of popular hot pot dishes. AYCE is also on the pricier side but so worth because of how light everything is!!!!! Overall love everything!!! Food, vibes, and service!!!!

Cat N.

Yelp
This place was WEAK. I came here for the first time with some friends on a Saturday. We made reservations and had to wait about 15 minutes when we arrived on time. First off, they do not offer individual pots. It is split pot. They only had tomato, tonkatsu, sukiyaki, and shabu shabu broth choices. I tried the tonkatsu and sukiyaki and they were both whatever. There were 6 options for meats but only 4 that we found to be semi-okay. The salad bar was pretty sad. It's a small area with limited selection. For instance, they do not have seafood items like other shabu places. I also didn't like their dipping sauces. They were stingy with it too and don't leave the ponzu sauce out. You can pay an additional $2.50 for unlimited soft drinks/teas. I think dinner was about $40/pp. At the end of your meal they offer ice cream and flavors depends on the day. On the Saturday we came they had vanilla, cappuccino, and black cherry. They allowed us to get double scoops but definitely kept reminding us that our time was up and we had to leave. It was annoying AF. Yea we won't be coming back. There are just better AYCE shabu places I rather go to. I also didn't appreciate the service charge and gratuity already on the bill.

Anna P.

Yelp
First things first. Book a reservation because walk in seating is a wait. I booked in advance and had no trouble getting seated at my allotted time. The ambiance is great. They have an all you can drink bar for an extra cost that has milk teas. Their toppings bar is quite impressive, too, as they included curry and udon and noodles! There are so many options to choose from. The servers were very kind and attentive and made sure to check on us often when our meats were running low. The meats were tender and cooked well in our soups, too. Overall, bring your stretch pants because you're going to waddle out of here with all the options in foods they have.

Michelle T.

Yelp
AMAZING SHABU! they have raw pasteurized egg, perfect for dipping meats! The meats are so good and tasty you can actually tell the difference between meat and quality unlike other places! The servers are so NICE! They speak to us in a joking friendly manner, and gave me a snowman ice cream!

Gabrielle L.

Yelp
Momo paradise is delicious and the restaurant is clean and modern. The meat quality is amazing and I love their little drink bar. Normally I'm not a fan of Sukiyaki, but the broth went perfectly with the meat. All the other broths are pretty standard and light. Broth: Tomato Shabu Sukiyaki Meat: AYCE Be sure to make reservations 3 days - 1 week in advance. I walked-in here 2x and they were full both times. Also, there is 18% gratuity included already. IG: @gabxeatz

James C.

Yelp
A haven for meat lovers! My favorite cut has to be the beef short plate. It offers the perfect ratio of lean meat to fatl. If you're planning a visit, I highly recommend coming in for weekday lunch--the prices are more affordable during that time, making it a great value for the quality of food you receive. However, be prepared for crowds as Mo-Mo Paradise can get quite busy. Making a reservation in advance is ideal to ensure a smooth dining experience. Overall, Mo-Mo Paradise is a must-visit for anyone looking to indulge in quality meats and a satisfying dining experience. Almost forgot...there's also a drink bar with unlimited boba, teas, craft soda, and more for an extra charge.

Eric G.

Yelp
Came here the other day for some ayce shabu. Quick service and casual, clean setting. Good variety of meats and sides to add on. You get a shared pot that you can have two soups in. We got tonkotsu and sukiyaki broths - both of which I liked. Just wish there were a few more options in the buffet section and that we got our own pots... And of course that the price was not so high! But that seems to be the going rate now. Overall a solid spot for ayce shabu in the area.

Earl G.

Yelp
Great spot for AYCE hot pot with quality meats, sides, and drinks! The beef short plate and pork belly are really tender and rich meats that is very with ordering a lot. The farmer's market had a variety of things and even had a little curry bar, but I have been to other spots that offered more. I was looking forward to having a pasteurized egg and some seafood but they had none. The Kikusui Sake was smooth and the large bottle is great for a party of 5. The Lychee Nigori Shochu was not too sweet and not too strong either, making for a great cold beverage pairing to hot pot. The farmer's market is self service but ordering the meats was very quick table delivery service.

Wayne G.

Yelp
Came here for dinner. Clean. Good service. Meat quality was good. Our favorite broth was the Tonkotsu. The Shabu-Shabu broth doesn't have much flavor initially. If you order the Sukiyaki broth, you can ask for a complimentary egg to mix with your sauce. It's complimentary to do half and half of each broth to try both. You get your own vegetables, and side items at the self-serve area called Farmers Market. Make sure to try the curry with rice. Complimentary hot green tea or water. Ice cream included at the end. The cherry and cappuccino ice cream was very good. Easy to find free parking in parking lot. Good place for shabu-shabu dinner.

Kejun W.

Yelp
Very nice experience at the restaurant! Love the food love the environment. service is good too