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Orange County - Halves Boiling Pot & Grill  | Japanese Shabu & Yakiniku BBQ restaurant
8.7

Halves Boiling Pot & Grill | Japanese Shabu & Yakiniku BBQ

  • Orange County
  • $$$
  • Upscale
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Delectably unique dining joy

Crafting a unique culinary experience with quality ingredients, Halves Boiling Pot + Grill gives an unforgettable and satisfying feast for the taste buds. The cornerstone of their success stems from the high praise for their freshness and quality of meats and vegetables. Serving generous portions, the restaurant guarantees enjoyment for big eaters, justifying every penny spent. Yet, the limited menu might not sit well with those desiring a wider variety of options.

  • Great Quality

    Meats and vegetables consistently praised for their freshness and quality.

  • Bad Variety

    Menu described as limited with lacking options; hit or miss for some.

Top 3 dishes at Halves Boiling Pot & Grill | Japanese Shabu & Yakiniku BBQ

  1. 1

    American Wagyu Beef for the Shabu 🏆

    The american wagyu beef is tender, juicy, with great flavor for shabu.

    American Wagyu Beef for the Shabu dish
  2. 2

    USDA Prime Short Rib

    Usda prime short rib: tender, melts in the mouth, high quality, very tasty.

    USDA Prime Short Rib dish
  3. 3

    Miso Soup

    Spicy miso broth is flavorful, well seasoned, and pairs with meats.

    Miso Soup dish

Vibe: Enhanced trendy ambiance

Basking in a modern, clean, and hip ambiance, the restaurant excels in setting the mood. The color-changing lights create a dynamic environment ideal for intimate date nights. The buzz is infectious, fueling its popularity and making it a trendy, photogenic delight. However, those with a particular preference for beverages might be disappointed with the limited selections.

  • Great For Dates

    Cozy, intimate settings ideal for date nights with great food.

  • Bad Drinks

    Limited selections of beer and wine, impacting beverage enjoyment.

Perks: Accommodating, efficient service

Ample parking rightly addressed any convenience worries. Complementing this is the friendly and attentive staff, whose excellent, prompt, and professional service is truly delightful. However, dining convenience experiences a dent as reservations are challenging to score due to the restaurant's small space. Similarly, the revolving table configuration makes accommodating more than six in a group tricky.

  • Great Service

    Friendly, attentive staff provided excellent, prompt, and professional service.

  • Okay For Kids

    Kid friendly but lacking a specific kids menu for easier ordering.

  • Bad For Groups

    Groups larger than six must split up due to table configurations.