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Orange County - Kaizen Shabu restaurant
8.6

Kaizen Shabu

  • Orange County
  • $$
  • Asian
  • Bar
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Prime tastes and ambitious variety

Kaizen Shabu outdoes itself with exceptional dishes that hits the taste buds in all the right spots. The Angus beef and Kurobuta pork is juicy, tender, and full of flavor while the prime ribeye is highly praised for its fresh and tender qualities. The Takoyaki impresses too, often compared to the authentic Japanese Takoyaki. The restaurant shines with its generous portions, high-quality, fresh ingredients and extensive menu that caters to a wide array of customers.

  • Great Quality

    High-quality, fresh ingredients are consistently praised across multiple reviews.

  • Almost Creative

    Quality ingredients and service, but creativity in menu not highlighted.

  • Bad Value

    Some find food overpriced for the quality and service provided.

Top 3 dishes at Kaizen Shabu

  1. 1

    Angus Beef and Kurobuta Pork 🏆

    Angus beef is juicy, tender, and full of flavor; perfectly marbled.

    Angus Beef and Kurobuta Pork dish
  2. 2

    Prime Ribeye

    Prime ribeye's fresh, juicy, and tender quality frequently praised.

    Prime Ribeye dish
  3. 3

    Takoyaki

    Often compared favorably to authentic japanese takoyaki; perfect texture.

    Takoyaki dish

Vibe: Ambient joy, lively beats

The restaurant delivers a trendy, modern ambiance that enhances any food experience and seems perfectly designed for date nights. Live bands and DJs also frequently entertain, crafting an unforgettable dining ambiance. It's a trendy, lively, and hip place to dine, complete with signature drinks that wow, both in presentation and taste.

  • Great Buzz

    Restaurant described as trendy, lively, hip with strong social media buzz.

Perks: Service charm, reservation breeze

Kaizen Shabu ensures customers are at ease from the start; reservations through Yelp are easily made while the restaurant's spacious, well-adapted outdoor seating provides an enhanced dining experience. Staff are commended for being exceptional, attentive, and friendly. Notably, the restaurant champions in menu inclusivity with diverse, well-labelled vegetarian and vegan options and even caters to pet-owners, providing a warm welcome complete with water bowls and pet treats.

  • Easy To Reserve

    Reservations through Yelp highly praised for ease and efficiency.

  • Bad For Kids

    Bar seating not ideal for groups or kids; lacks kid-friendly amenities.