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Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations · Usually a wait Reservations are accepted, and there is usually a wait. Book ahead for a set time, or arrive early enough to settle in before the table opens.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot Guests can use free street parking or the free parking lot. Pick the closest space, then head in with time for the walk to the door.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible. Guests can move through the visit with access handled at each step.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Payment can happen at the table, then the bill closes with a card or phone. Bring a card or a mobile device for checkout after the meal.
- Children
- Good for kids · High chairs High chairs are available, and the restaurant is good for kids. Families can ask for one after being seated and before the first round arrives.
- Who comes here
- Groups · Tourists · University students Groups, tourists, and university students all fit the room. Shared tables work well for people who want to eat together and move through rounds at the same pace.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Trendy The room is casual and trendy. Guests can come in for a relaxed meal, then settle into the table without a formal setup.
Opening Hours
- Monday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Tuesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Saturday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Sunday 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
All-you-can-eat setup
Dada Shabu Shabu serves all-you-can-eat hot pot for lunch and dinner. The table starts with the pot, then the meal moves in rounds. Diners can settle into one broth, return for another pass, or balance the pot with the hot-dish buffet beside it. See the menu page covers the dishes that shape those rounds.
The format works well for a slow meal. One visit can stay focused on the broth and what cooks in it. Another can move back and forth between the table and the buffet. Lunch brings the same setup as dinner, so the pace and the order stay familiar across the day.
Planning the visit
Dada Shabu Shabu accepts reservations, and it usually has a wait. That makes timing part of the visit from the start. A reservation gives a clearer arrival, while a walk-in should plan for a busy front and a room that fills and turns over through the day.
The restaurant opens Monday through Sunday, with lunch and dinner service every day. Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. That keeps the end of the meal simple after the last trip back to the table. Return to the home page can help set the visit before the drive over, and the payment options cover the finish without extra steps.
About Dada Shabu Shabu
Dada Shabu Shabu sits at 4960 Irvine Blvd in Irvine. It is a Korean-style shabu-shabu restaurant with all-you-can-eat hot pot and a hot-dish buffet. Lunch and dinner are served every day, with hours from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, then 5 PM to 10 PM.
The meal starts at the table. A pot comes first, then broth and ingredients move in as the meal goes on. Diners can build each round in the order they want, with brisket, mala, japchae, fried chicken, side dishes, dipping sauces, and salad bar items among the choices tied to the service. Dessert and shaved ice can close the meal.
The dining room fits a casual visit with table service, seating, and a bar on site. Guests can choose dine-in or delivery. The restaurant accepts reservations, takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments, and offers free parking lot spaces plus free street parking. Alcohol, beer, coffee, healthy options, and comfort food are part of the service, and the restaurant serves a local specialty.
The space is set up for groups, tourists, university students, and kids. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet support the visit. High chairs are available. Service is listed as fast, and a wait is usual.
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Getting there
The restaurant sits on Irvine Blvd in Irvine. Guests can use a free parking lot or free of charge street parking, so arrival can start from the lot or from the curb. The address places the building on a road that is easy to follow by car.
The entrance is wheelchair-accessible. Wheelchair-accessible seating, a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and a wheelchair-accessible car park are also available. Those features shape the approach to the door, the move to the table, and the route through the room before any pot reaches the burner.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant opens every day from 11:30 AM to 3 PM, then again from 5 PM to 10 PM. Guests can plan a lunch visit or come back for dinner on any day of the week. The split schedule makes it easy to choose between a midday stop and an evening meal.
Can guests book a table ahead of time?
Reservations are accepted, and there is usually a wait. Guests who want a set arrival time can book ahead, while walk-ins should plan extra time before the meal begins. That helps with busy periods and keeps the visit from feeling rushed.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay at the end of the meal with a card or a contactless device. That keeps the checkout simple after a long hot pot visit.
Is parking available near the restaurant?
Free of charge street parking and a free parking lot are available. Guests can choose the closest option when they arrive and head in from there. The parking setup works for a quick stop before lunch or a longer dinner visit.
Is the restaurant accessible for wheelchair users?
The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible. Guests can arrive, enter, sit down, and use the restroom with access in mind from the start. That makes the full meal easier to plan for.
Is the restaurant good for families with children?
The restaurant is good for kids, and high chairs are available. Families can plan a sit-down meal and ask for a high chair when they are seated. The table setup works well for a shared hot pot meal with younger diners.
