Mo-Mo-Paradise - Torrance

I had lunch here with my friends over the weekend. The food was delicious and we had a great time, but I was surprised when I saw the bill. I thought it was $38.95 per person, but we were charged $55.95 each. The menu I saw didn’t mention that there would be an extra charge for choosing Wagyu, and the Wagyu options were listed alongside other meats, so we didn’t think anything of it. When it came time to pay, it was a bit of a shock. I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, but I couldn’t help but feel a bit misled.

My favorite Japanese buffet in the US! They serve quality meat and the buffet price is reasonable. The vegetable and rice station is so clean. You can pick whatever you want to add to your shabu shabu. And if you pay an additional you can get a refill drink too. The drink station was my favorite one since they got the bubble tea and crystal boba as well. It's unlike those boring soda fountain drinks but much more interesting to try. The sauce was good and the meat was so great and fresh as you can see in the pic. The side dish like Japanese curry tastes so good too. The servers are very nice and friendly. Every time I came back it never disappointed me so I keep coming back here whenever I come back to LA

MoMo Paradise is a great place to come to for an authentic Shabu dinner. There was a bit of a wait for us to be seated but it is completely understandable. The restaurant isn't very big and can only hold up to 98 in max capacity. Once seated, we ordered the spicy miso and the sukiyaki broth, followed by two of each in the beef options. We made sure to order of the MoMo menu as it was our first time there. Overall, it was a very delicious and filling meal. We all left more than satisfied and were happy to say that it greatly exceeded our expectations. I cannot say anything really stood out to me more than other menu items, but my friends really enjoyed the curry rice from the self-serve bar. Also the sodas they have at the dispenser are good too, with melon being the standout. About halfway through the meal. We were able to switch up the broths and try new ones. We only made it to round two before tapping out and ordering some ice cream for desert. What I like about the ice cream they gave us was that they only give you one scoop which is just the right amount after having such a hearty meal. One other thing I liked about this place was how friendly the workers were. They took their time explaining everything to us and made sure to answer all of our questions. They also constantly checked up on us to make sure we had everything we needed! Thanks alot guys. The restaurants itself was also really clean and I liked the lo-fi beats playing in the background while we ate. Truly a chill vibe to go with a fantastic meal.

Very uncomfortable with having to share one pot among four people. Limited meat options, mostly fatty cuts that didn’t seem healthy. The place didn’t feel very clean, and overall not worth the price. No plans to return.

We walked in on December 31st around 5 PM without a reservation, so we only had an hour to dine before the next party arrived. Despite the time constraint, the experience was impressive. The service was exceptional—our server was attentive and quick to check in as soon as we ran out of meat, ensuring we could order more without delay. The staff’s friendliness added to the positive atmosphere. The food quality was outstanding, particularly the premium cuts of meat, which justify the slightly higher price compared to other shabu-shabu spots. The selection of vegetables was also excellent, offering plenty of variety to complement the meal. The only downside was that the ice machine was out of ice whenever we went to use it, which was a bit inconvenient. Overall, we had a great time and left satisfied, even with the limited time to enjoy our meal. We’ll definitely be returning and look forward to a longer visit next time!