Taichi Pot Shabu Shabu

The food was delightful, with the wagyu beef standing out as the star of the meal - tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. The crispy potato slices and juicy meatballs were also wonderfully tasty, complementing each other beautifully. However, the portions were on the smaller side, which meant we found ourselves ordering more frequently to satisfy our appetites. On the bright side, the service was excellent, and the lack of a waiting line added to the overall pleasant experience.

A slightly pricier place for AYCE hot pot but so worth it! They give you a menu to write on that you give to your server to place orders.There are a ton of options for broths that have a lot of flavor and the meat quality is great- perfect ratio of meat to fat and didn't come out frozen solid like some other places. They also have plenty of options and variety for add-ons which are also good quality.The sauces are a bit more limited than other AYCE spots and are readily available at the tables (ponzu, sesame, chili oil, and toppings like green onion, garlic, cilantro)

First of all, don't be tricked by their high numbers of reviews. They offer 10% off (up to $5) for a Yelp review/check-in.Came on a Sunday night and arrived early, so there was no wait. We were party of four and opted for the Ultra menu because we wanted the American Wagyu. The meat itself was decent, but the portioning was inconsistent.For example, an order of 1 came with 3 slices, 2 orders came with 4 slices, 4 orders came with 6 slices, and 8 orders were served in two layers--I lost count of the exact number. This made it really difficult to gauge how much to order, especially since there's a limit per person per round. It felt like a strategic way to restrict ordering rather than an actual system. (Here is another trick of their business strategy)An hour passed, and we still weren't full because food wasn't being served at a reasonable pace. This setup might work for a party of two, where the meat cutter can serve the max of 4 orders per round, but for larger groups, you'll end up with small portions spread out over the time limit. Overall, a frustrating experience and will not return nor recommend.

I was in a party of 7 and we had a 7PM reservation on a Sunday. Unfortunately that day the yelp reservation system glitched so we had to wait for 45 minutes. After they told us to get ready, we had to wait even more since they were not actually ready. We waited for over an hour in total - by the time we started eating, it was already 8:40. We split our party in two to sit in two separate tables to make everything quicker.The staff was very nice to us since they knew we had to wait for such a long time. They offered to let us order three broths. However, the kitchen wasn't fully in sync so the person who took our order told us that we only got two broths. I didn't care and we ended up getting a mala broth and a garlic tonkotsu broth. I like how they have sauces tableside so we don't need to get out of our seats. The food was pretty decent and had good flavor. I especially liked the mala broth. We went with the ultra menu and mostly ordered wagyu and lamb to get our money's worth. Both cuts of meat were good. The broth refill is just pouring hot water into the soup so it does get a bit diluted.We thought that they were going to stop serving us at 9:20 since they close on 9:30 on Sundays but they were aware of our situation and kept serving us. We stayed 20 minutes past closing and I appreciate the staff for staying a bit later to deal with us. The owner stopped by to chat with us and he was very nice. He was made aware of our situation and apologized. Even though our interaction was brief it was clear that he is passionate about this restaurant. He talked us into getting one last plate of meat even though I was full and also gave us some mochi ice cream.Even though my experience was very atypical and I was very tempted to give a lower review due to the wait time, the quality of the food and the lengths the staff went to ensure that we were happy justify a 5/5.

I've always liked coming here since COVID, they have the creamiest soup bases, specializing in Tonkotsu. Their AYCE prices are a bit steep but the meat quality is very good. I noticed they added quite a bit of different menu items since we've first came, such as roe fish balls.Service is always very pleasant, they're quick and attentive.

I came here with a friend to celebrate her birthday. It is all you can eat hot pot. We are so full and satisfied. Service is great! The environment is great too!There is Happy Hour before 6:30pm everyday. We got the ultra per person special for $41 because we love waygu! Who doesn't want unlimited waygu? Me for sure.You got to come and try out this place! Great place to host a party too!

Went here for the 2nd time. I love how there are many variations of broth. Really good service as empty plates were taken and always filled with our next order. Overall, I'm not wowed by the flavors, but def hits the spot when you're craving shabu shabu, especially AYCE.

Came here on the Saturday night and they are very busy. Was able to get a yelp reservation the day of for the night but took about 5-10 minutes to get acknowledged when entering.Small and cozy restaurant. Ordered off menu with dry erase marker. Food came out quick. Broth was very flavorful for the first round. I got the signature creamy tonkotsu and shiro miso soy milk. The tonkotsu has a strong garlic aromatic and there's pieces of garlic inside. Would recommend if you like garlic. The meat was ok nothing too special. Tender but wished they had more cuts. They give big portions for their sides. Not much sauce optionsDecent place for shabu but nothing really stands out except for the broth.

One of the better hotpots in San Jose. I think the soup was very flavorful and tasty.Service was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of. Our cups were always filled.As for the ambiance, we went on a weekday dinner so it wasnt that busy. Overall, we enjoyed our experience, if anything, I just wish they had more choices for ingredients and toppings.Edited to correct all the spelling mistakes on my previous review.

We chose the Spicy Red Miso and the Shrimp Daiginjo Tonkotsu broth. Both were very good!