Cal Shabu - Costa Mesa

I'm sitting right here and it is sooo good that I couldn't wait to write a review--which is a first for me LOL. The service is TOP TOP NOTCH! And the flavors in this Shabu Shabu are just beyond delicious. This place is an experience!!!! Besides the service, their decor is pretty fun, with painted colorful mural! A friend recommended it and I will definitely be coming here very often! Now... I need to keep eating lol.

We love California Shabu! We have been coming here since it's opening back in the day. Dinner time is always a lengthy wait. We usually go for dinner, but this time around, we decided to go for lunch. Lunch was quick and efficient. Sonny was there to help us and he is SO AWESOME! We ordered the large prime ribeye and the pork belly. The meat is sliced in front of you. We received our veggie noodle plate, our sauces and we ordered hot sake and Orion beer. I like my sauce spicy, so I requested for 3 hot drops in my ponzu. Restaurant is really cute. They have anime inspired murals all over and a cute little waiting area with a TV and a little arcade game. Very clean. Restrooms are clean too. Highly recommend. Get there early if you are planning on dinner. Lunch is usually no wait. Last seating for lunch is 1:30PM.

Wayne has a superior dining experience Always have been satisfied fid over 20 yrs ..God bless you and your staff Sincerely Dana Danielle and Myah

Great spot for shabu shabu! The ingredients are fresh, the broth is flavorful, and the portions are generous. The staff is friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. It can get busy, so expect a bit of a wait during peak hours, but it's definitely worth it. A solid go-to for a fun and delicious meal!

My top 2 favorite shabu in all of OC. The broth doesn't taste like water, but the actualFlavor that you order! As it should be. Wayyyy better than some chains we've all been to.... I got the spicy miso, and it was actually spicy in a great way! Lots of flavor to coat the udon/vermicelli/veggies that come with the entree orders. I got the shrimp, and it was great quality. The sauces are fresh and zingy. Garlic, green onion, vinegary ponzu, etc. very good. They also have the popular peanut sauce everyone enjoys with the meats. Mariah was a great server, and the entire staff was very awesome! I'll be back for the meats. Parking is alright if it's not busy. Family friendly restaurant. People also go here for birthdays, I guess. Average sized restaurant (not big not small)

Wanted shabu for dinner on a cold night. My boyfriend and I decided to try this place. It's located close to the camp in Costa Mesa in a small shopping center. Most of the businesses in the shopping center were closed at this time so we almost missed it at first. It was very busy on a Saturday night. We joined the Yelp waitlist from home and still had to wait after we arrived and even for a while after our expected seating window. I would recommend getting on Yelp waitlist as soon as possible during busy hours or checking the wait in advance.Once seated everything else was very quick. Orders were started immediately. I believe the manager or owner was assisting us, but I am not sure (I didn't catch his name). He was super friendly and took the time to explain things and made recommendations. It seemed like he knew many of the customers and took the time to greet and speak with many people eating. I really appreciated that he took the time to greet so many people and also explain things to us. We both got 1/2 spicy miso and 1/2 tonkotsu broth with our proteins of choice. The broth was flavorful and had a little kick, but was not overly spicy - I would order it the same way again. The dipping sauces were both delicious. I was so hungry I forgot to take pics! Overall, it was perfect for what we were craving and we enjoyed our experience. Looking forward to returning in the future!

This is my favorite shabu in OC! The owner is amazing and so is the staff. The food is always so fresh and it's always a fun to stop by.

My fave Shabu restaurant! Hands down! Always a great vibe, great staff, Shabu and the best Goma I've ever had!

Absolutely best Shabu place around! The food is so delicious, the service is superb, and the staff is so friendly and makes the whole dinner and experience. Highly recommend! We go at least twice a month!

I came to Cal Shabu for the first time, and words can't describe the amazing experience I had at this place! Flavors here are absolutely amazing, but the service takes it to a whole new level--20/10! Wayne, Sunny, and Laura are beyond spectacular. They truly go above and beyond to make the experience unforgettable. The atmosphere is cozy yet lively, exceeding all my expectations. If you're looking for incredible food, drinks, and the best service, this is the place to be!