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Halves Boiling Pot + Grill | Japanese Hotpot Shabu + Yakiniku BBQ is a unique dining experience that combines the best of both worlds - Shabu-shabu and Yakiniku BBQ. Located in the heart of Foothill Ranch, CA, our restaurant offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere perfect for dates, gatherings, and celebrations. Indulge in our signature Hot pot experience, where you can savor a variety of premium meats and seafood cooked to perfection in our savory broths. Or, try our Japanese-style Yakiniku BBQ, featuring tender and juicy cuts grilled to your liking. Our menu boasts an array of options to cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. From vegetarian and vegan choices to gluten-free and spicy options, there's something for everyone at Halves Boiling Pot + Grill | Japanese Hotpot Shabu + Yakiniku BBQ. Visit us today and discover a culinary adventure like no other!

Halves Boiling Pot + Grill | Japanese Hotpot Shabu + Yakiniku BBQ Review Summary

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Halves Boiling Pot + Grill offers a delightful Japanese hotpot and yakiniku BBQ experience with fresh ingredients and a wide selection of broths and meats. The all-you-can-eat menu is popular, and guests appreciate the attentive service and clean, modern atmosphere. Some find wait times during peak hours, but most agree it’s a great spot for group dining and trying both shabu-shabu and grill options in one place.

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Google: 4.4/5

Yelp: 4.1/5

Tripadvisor: 4.0/5

Facebook: 4.5/5

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Hieu Bui -Google user

3 months ago

I have been eating here for years. It is my favorite restaurant to go to for A5 Shabu Shabu. The soup flavor and meat is tasty and good. Service: attentive but nothing outstanding. i feel like they are understaffed. Ambiance: bar like decoration. Modern but nothing particularly...Read More

Atmosphere: 3

Jasper Lam -Google user

3 years ago

What a fantastic concept! Both shabu and japanese BBQ at the same time. The quality of the meat and veggies was great. They had some really tasty dipping sauces that worked we with both the shabu and the jbbq. Our server was very accommodating and...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50

Cathy Vy -Google user

4 years ago

Love it! So organized and clean. A bit understaffed, but it makes sense with the situation.

Lisa Do -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

We went to this place for dinner on a week night and they were pretty busy. I love the hot pot and grill combination. The miso and spicy miso broth were very tasty. The meat and seafood were fresh. We ordered the Angus' beef, beef...Read More

Dine inDinner$30–50

Ajaikumar .S -Google user

5 years ago

One of the best place to have good meat in a reasonable price, American Wyagu and Rib eye taste really awesome! Chinese spicy soup is my all time favorite! Nice staffs and really nice environment!! Highly recommended for all meat lovers!

Thanh Nguyen -Google user

6 years ago

Great place to get Soup and BBQ. Great meat quality. Highly recommended if you like some great food!

R L -Google user

2 years ago

Love the ambiance of this restaurant, good service from Jeff and great taste of soup, Tonkatsu 👍 10/10 …

Alyssa W -Google user

a year ago

I love coming here! The food is great, and the staff is always so friendly and attentive. My favorite KBBQ place! They get busy on weekends though so I recommend going during the week.

Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5G-Angus Short Rib Per lbs, Hot Pot, Beef, Shabu Shabu, Halves, Wagyu, American Wagyu, Beef Belly

Tom Capote -Google user

7 years ago

I'll start off by wow! The staff was so helpful and friendly, the were great! Now on to the food, again, wow! Fresh and great tasting. The facility was clean, the service fast and thorough. You won't be disappointed! The portion size was very good,...Read More

Christopher Mignone -Google user

3 years ago

This place was delicious, we had Shabu this night but they also have a grill for unbelievable bbq right at your table. The wagyu is unreal but you can’t go wrong with the signature NY and black angus rib eye either. Be sure to try...Read More

Dine inDinner$100+

Nhan Hoang -Google user

10 months ago

first time doing halves, and what a surprise!! explosion of flavors!!! and fantastic service!! now i have to find it at home🫤

Atmosphere: 5

Melanie Allan -Google user

3 years ago

Had one of the best meals I've had here in Lake Forest. The food was devine. They have something for everyone. The wagyu beef was to die for! It was all great. I got a half and half. Everything was so good. Come enjoy a...Read More

Shannon Krause -Google user

2 months ago

I have been going to Halves for years, and they are always excellent. I have tried a number of other similar places, and they are all substandard to Halves. The broths, meats, and vegies are delicious and the service is top notch. ...Read More

$50–100Atmosphere: 4Shabu Shabu, Hot Pot, Veggie Set, Grill, Halves, Wagyu, Half and Half Tonkatsu, American WagyuNo waitIndoor dining area, Counter seating

Arthur -Google user

a year ago

Halves in Foothill Ranch offers a really unique dining experience! You get the best of both worlds with the option to have half shabu shabu and half Korean barbecue at your table. The food is fresh and the variety of options for both cooking styles...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

yoel Gallegos -Google user

5 months ago

The meat was very good, the way to cook it is fascinating 👌. In taste 11/10.

$50–100Atmosphere: 4Moderate noise1 person, 2 people, 3-4 people10-30 minWould not recommendNot sureSomewhat difficult to find parkingFree parking lot

Stephen B -Google user

8 years ago

All I can say is what an experience! Very good and fresh food, that had a really fun environment and music. The pork and beef we extremely fresh and tender, while the cooking stew was very flavorful. Our server was amazing too! We loved her...Read More

Emily Gomez -Google user

5 years ago

This place is a true hidden gem. It’s our favorite local restaurant to have date night. It’s like a Shabu type spot, but with the grill in addition to the pot (hence the “halves”) with gourmet meats, veggies, broth and delicious sauces. The Staff are...Read More

Na Li (娜爷 AM1050美食琅琊榜) -Google user

6 years ago

Great concept for putting grilling and hot pot in one serving. I felt like having Japanese style hot pot one day and did some research, halves had great review so I decided to give it a try with my friend. Very clean set up, great...Read More

To Crest -Google user

Edited 2 years ago

My nephew treated and ordered for us. It seems simple to just boil or grill the meat and lobster tails. The meat is very very tender. They are surprisingly delicious with the sauce. Everything ordered tastes great. Highly recommend.

Dine inDinnerHot Pot, Halves, Wagyu, American Wagyu

Aaron Lee -Google user

3 years ago

The concept is great. There are a few other restaurants out there, but few can execute it like Halves does. It's always delicious. The spicy tonkotsu and Creekstone short rib is the way to go. It can get busy at times, but it just means...Read More

Max M -Google user

2 years ago

This is always a favorite for birthdays and the like. If you like to take time on your meals, this is the place to do it. In an average order, there is enough stuff to boil for up to an hour. Always good quality ingredients...Read More

Dine inDinner$20–30Atmosphere: 3Hot PotThere is a veggie mix option for the meal.Plenty of parkingFree parking lotBig outdoor area that never reaches its full capacity, just look at the map.Always bring kids. They are happy to split the order between the younger ones because they don't eat much. Don't expect it to be tailored to kids, though. Stuff is hot, so make sure they don't get burned.

Big Brizz -Google user

2 years ago

Went here in my birthday and it was a great experience. Food was delicious, atmosphere was nice and service was great. We will be back when we want some good wagyu beef and hot pot 😋 …

Erin Leigh -Google user

8 years ago

Amazingly good Asian cuisine- kinda like Melting Pot, but only in the way that you cook your own food. …

David Ventura -Google user

Edited 9 months ago

Very friendly and attentive staff.. restaurant is nice clean and trendy.. the food was perfect and there is a lot to choose from.. …

Kelly Mars -Google user

6 years ago

The experience of making the meal is more enjoyable than the meal itself. For the atmosphere and the work involved with preparing my own meal, and it's very loud with all the vent hoods running ... I thought it was extremely overpriced. This is a...Read More

Leah Shin -Google user

6 years ago

This place is pretty neat! They have shabu and grill for a fair price. Ordered the angus and wagyu for shabu and angus for grill. The concept is really cool and the restaurant seems very clean. The food itself was great! A good amount...Read More

Andy Tsai -Google user

8 years ago

What an awesome concept! Shabu shabu and BBQ at the same time. Execution is outstanding. Everything we tried is delicious. I had 1855 beef for shabu and prime short rib for BBQ. Both are tender and delicious. For only $19, hands down the best deal...Read More

Maria Carrillo -Google user

8 years ago

Glad I tried this. It was fun for the kids and delicious! I ended up grilling most of the Shabu Shabu meat because my kids liked it that way. The broth was exceptional and the veggies were fresh. The restaurant was packed, but worth...Read More

Viv W -Google user

3 years ago

I really enjoyed it. I got the miso broth. It was delicious. The only complaint is the cost. I'd go back with a friend, but I wouldn't bring the whole family because of the cost.

Mike Easterbrook -Google user

5 years ago

Halves gets it name from serving half shabu shabu and half Japanese bbq. For shabu, their tonkatsu broth is just amazing and delicious, nice and rich. Any meat will do, just depends on how much you want to spend, they have...Read More

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