Halves Boiling Pot + Grill

This place was so yummy! I couldn't decide between KBBQ or Shabu, and this spot hit both cravings. Great portions, service and ambiance! Definitely going back!

Everything is great taste wise, was a bit slow when we were there, feels like they might need more weekday staff on a cold winter night. But I really enjoyed the food

Interesting experience with halves pot, with half a hot pot and half grill. We order the broth flavor, meat for pot and meat for grill. The sauces that came with the food were great and the meat quality is good. They also have A5 wagyu as a hot pot option and it is very tender and soft and fatty. Even though the people sitting across the table seems far, we can still talk at a normal volume even with music in the background. The korean music was pleasant. Service was decent. It was a good 1st time experience.

The meat quality is very good. We went for the diamond menu and didn't know it didn't come with the grill. The shabu was amazing! Meat cut thinly and only took seconds to cook. We also had the delicious tayoki appetizer and couldn't finish. Mango shaved ice was not the best but the service was good and the place is nice and clean

Didn't think i'd get this kind of restaurant experience in the States, let alone at a smaller restaurant without steep wait times. Don't let that fool you - it blew me away i'll go again every time i'm in the area. (Food - 9.5/10) - While the price may seem unreasonable, the quality backs it without question. 2 orders of the halves menu, beef toro/ american wagyu and the mix meat grill option with savory broths were outstanding with flavor, presentation, quality, everything to ask for. We also gambled with a Beef Carpaccio, which usually in the US loses the coin toss but this one impressed despite being simply plated. (Service- 9/10) - Went on a random Tuesday with only 2 servers on the floor but they absolutely were quick, informative, and on top of everything we needed. (Ambiance- 9/10) - Dimly lit but perfectly spacious small restaurant with great table setups. Really liked the split grill/pot and overall decorative aspects of the eating space.

I really enjoyed Halves the last few times I had it! The portion size is decent for the price, and they have everything you'd want from a shabu restaurant. My only complaint would be that the service is pretty slow because it seems like they're a bit understaffed. Our waiter was running around the whole restaurant serving every table :/ We had also waited a bit over an hour due to our 7 person party size.Overall, the food and broth is great! Shabu restaurants in South OC are few and far between (Halves might be the only one actually lol), so we will keep coming back :)

Wish the quality of the meat was a little better given the price, but it scratches the hotpot/japanese bbq itch when you don't want to wait in line for all those other hot pot places. It's decent, but not worth the detour if you're not from the area.

They have a limited time only AYCE menu and I am extremely happy with the meat options and the appetizers! The fried oysters are AMAZING! The waiters are very attentive and the environment is cozy. It is a gem in Lake Forest. If you have not come here I highly recommend!

Half hot pot, half bbq grill, one full belly! Absolutely delicious, especially that Mongolian broth. A bit pricey sure, but well worth it for good quality meat. We went on a Sunday evening and it wasn't too busy, one waiter behind the bar and one waitress working the floor, both were very friendly and helpful. A lot of the negative reviews mentioned poor service, I can see that if the restaurant was packed, 2 servers may be overwhelmed, but this is a cook your own food restaurant, serve yoself! lol, we experienced excellent service all around.

Ive tried other hot pot places but this one is by far one of the best! The meats and greens are always high quality. The broth is out of this world! The service is great every single time I eat there and the ambiance is simple and calm. Great place for families to enjoy a great meal!