Momo Paradise Menu & Prices 2026: AYCE Shabu Shabu

Name: Momo Paradise
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Quick answers

Common Momo Paradise questions, answered

The four things people most often ask about Momo Paradise -- cheapest option, best value, premium tier, and best to-go item -- answered in one glance.

Cheapest option

Tonkotsu Garlic Pork Bowl $14.00

To-go/delivery. Single serving rice bowl with pork in tonkotsu broth.

Best AYCE value

Momo Tier Lunch ~$30/person

4 meat cuts + unlimited Farmer's Market buffet + ice cream in 90 min.

Premium tier

Wagyu Tier ~$55/person

Three American wagyu beef cuts. Dinner and weekends only.

Best to-go item

Wagyu Beef Curry Bowl $17.00

Wagyu beef in signature Japanese curry -- available on Uber Eats and DoorDash.

AYCE tiers & pricing

Momo Paradise AYCE tiers explained (2026 prices)

Momo Paradise operates a two-tier all-you-can-eat model. Choose Momo (standard meats) or Wagyu (American wagyu upgrades). Every tier includes the full Farmer's Market buffet, two soup broths per table, noodles, rice, and ice cream. The Drink Garden is an optional add-on.

Momo Tier -- Lunch~$30/person

90-minute AYCE session
Chuck eye (beef)
Boneless short rib (beef)
Eye of round (beef)
Kurobuta pork shoulder
Farmer's Market (20+ vegetables, noodles, rice, ice cream)
Choice of 2 soup broths per table

Lunch daypart only. 4 meat options. 18% service charge typically applies.

Momo Tier -- Dinner / Weekends~$39/person

90-minute AYCE session
All 4 lunch meats PLUS pork belly
Farmer's Market (20+ vegetables, noodles, rice, ice cream)
Choice of 2 soup broths per table
Wagyu beef curry at the buffet

Adds pork belly vs. lunch. 5 meat options. 18% service charge typically applies.

Wagyu Tier -- Dinner / Weekends~$55/person

90-minute AYCE session
American wagyu chuck eye
American wagyu rib
American wagyu round
Farmer's Market (same full buffet as Momo Tier)
Choice of 2 soup broths per table

Dinner and weekends only. ~$16 premium over the Momo Tier dinner.

Drink Garden Add-On$3.55/person

4 specialty teas
7 premium sodas
Toppings: azuki beans, coffee jelly, lychee jelly

Optional per-person add-on. Add at time of seating.

Soup broths

Momo Paradise soup base options (choose 2 per table)

Each table selects two soup broths to cook in. The broth choice is one of the most important decisions at a shabu shabu restaurant -- it defines the flavor of your whole meal. The dashi and tomato broths are light and vegan-friendly; tonkotsu is rich and heavy; sukiyaki is sweet and savory.

Classic · Vegan

Traditional Dashi Shabu Shabu

Light Japanese dashi broth -- the most traditional shabu shabu experience. Subtle and clean, it lets the quality of the meat do the talking. Best pairing for wagyu cuts where you want to taste the beef.

Classic · Savory

Sweet and Savory Sukiyaki

Soy-based sukiyaki broth with a perfect balance of sweet and umami. Slightly thicker and richer than dashi. Traditional preparation modeled on the classic Japanese sukiyaki hot pot dish.

Rich · Creamy

Pork Tonkotsu

Thick, milky pork bone broth with deep umami. Heavy and warming. Pairs best as a finishing broth for ramen noodles -- after eating most of the meat, drop ramen in and let it soak for 2-3 minutes.

Light · Vegan

Light Tomato

Bright, slightly acidic tomato-based broth. A lighter option that balances the richer tonkotsu if you choose a split. Adds a European-Japanese twist that works especially well with pork and vegetables.

Spicy · Rich

Spicy Tonkotsu

All the creaminess of pork tonkotsu with added chili heat. The broth gets thicker and more flavorful as you cook meat in it. A good choice if you want both richness and spice from a single broth.

Spicy · Light

Spicy Tomato

Tomato broth with added chili kick. Lighter body than the spicy tonkotsu, with the acidity of the tomato balancing the heat. A vegan-friendly spicy option.

Included buffet

The Momo Paradise Farmer's Market -- what's included with every AYCE tier

Every AYCE tier at Momo Paradise includes unlimited access to the Farmer's Market buffet for the duration of your 90-minute session. This is not a separate charge -- everything listed below is part of the base tier price. The Farmer's Market is what separates a great AYCE session from a mediocre one: over 20 vegetable varieties, wagyu beef curry, multiple noodle types, and three flavors of ice cream.

The Farmer's Market is Momo Paradise's self-serve buffet area, designed to complement the table hot pot experience. It offers a wide range of vegetables, proteins, and starches that guests can add directly to their cooking broth -- plus a full dessert end of meal.

The wagyu beef curry is a standout: it's the same curry served in the Wagyu Beef Curry Bowl on the to-go menu ($17 on Uber Eats), available unlimited at the buffet station during your AYCE session.

Specific item availability may vary by location and season. Confirm with your server on the day of visit.

20+ vegetables: napa cabbage, enoki, shiitake, bok choy, tofu, and more
Yuba rolls (tofu skin) -- traditional hot pot accompaniment
Edamame & salad
Noodles: ramen, udon, harusame (glass noodles)
Unlimited steamed rice
Wagyu beef curry -- same as the $17 delivery bowl
Ice cream: mint chip, cherry, vanilla (3 flavors)
Condiment station: spicy shoyu, chili paste, green onion, daikon, sesame, chili flakes

To-go & delivery

Momo Paradise to-go kits and rice bowls (with prices)

Can't make it in person? Momo Paradise offers shabu shabu kits and rice bowls for pickup and delivery. The shabu kits come ready-to-cook with broth concentrate and sliced meats. Rice bowls are fully prepared, single-serving meals. All prices below are from the Uber Eats menu listings.

$22.00 · To-go kit

Sukiyaki Kit

Rich, savory soy-based sukiyaki broth concentrate with a perfect sweet-umami balance. The most flavorful of the to-go kit lineup -- closest to the in-restaurant experience for sukiyaki lovers.

$20.00 · To-go kit

Tonkotsu Shabu Kit

Creamy pork bone broth kit. Best enjoyed with ramen noodles as the finishing course -- add ramen to the remaining broth after eating the meats and vegetables.

$20.00 · To-go kit

Tomato Shabu Kit

Bright tomato broth shabu shabu kit. Lighter than tonkotsu and vegan-friendly on the broth side. Good for those who prefer a cleaner, acidic base over a rich, creamy one.

$17.00 · Rice bowl

Wagyu Beef Curry Bowl

Tender sliced wagyu beef simmered in Momo Paradise's signature Japanese curry -- the same wagyu curry available at the in-restaurant Farmer's Market buffet, now in a single-serving bowl. The most ordered rice bowl on delivery apps.

$14.00 · Rice bowl

Beef Bowl

Half a pound of signature sukiyaki beef served over steamed rice. Simple and satisfying -- the most affordable standalone meal on the delivery menu.

$14.00 · Rice bowl

Tonkotsu Garlic Pork Bowl

Sliced pork sauteed with green onions and roasted garlic in tonkotsu broth. Served with kale salad, roasted mushrooms, tofu, and kinpira gobo (braised burdock root). A fully composed bowl.

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The full menu

Every Momo Paradise menu item (2026)

All categories below. AYCE dine-in items do not have a per-item price -- they are included within the tier price. To-go and delivery items carry individually verified prices from Uber Eats listings.

AYCE Tiers (Dine-In) 4 items

Soup Broths (Choose 2 per Table) 6 items

Meats (AYCE Included by Tier) 8 items

Farmer's Market (AYCE Included) 7 items

Dipping Sauces and Condiments 4 items

To-Go Shabu Kits 5 items

Paradise Rice Bowls 3 items

Extra Proteins and Add-Ons 10 items

Cheapest options

The 10 cheapest Momo Paradise items (by listed price)

Ranked by individually verified price. Note: for dine-in, the AYCE Momo Tier lunch (~$30) is actually the best value per dollar of food consumed -- but if you are ordering delivery or to-go, these are the cheapest items available.

1Harusame (Glass Noodles, Extra)Add-on noodle; delivery/to-go orders.$1.00
2Side Rice (Extra)Add-on; to-go orders.$2.00
3Ramen Noodles (Extra)Add-on noodle; to-go orders.$3.00
4Udon Noodles (Extra)Add-on noodle; to-go orders.$3.00
5Ponzu Sauce (Extra)Citrus soy dipping sauce; to-go.$2.50
6Goma Sauce (Extra)Sesame dipping sauce; to-go.$2.50
7Pork Meat BallsAdd-on protein for to-go orders.$5.00
8Kurobuta Pork (Extra)Extra serving; dine-in.$5.50
9Beef Short Plate (Extra)Extra serving; dine-in.$5.50
10Beef BowlCheapest standalone meal; to-go/delivery.$14.00

Most-ordered items at Momo Paradise

Ranked by reported popularity from Yelp reviews, Tripadvisor, and delivery platform data. The AYCE dine-in tiers are the core product; the to-go items below are the most-ordered delivery options.

1Momo Tier AYCE (Lunch)The entry-level AYCE experience -- most popular daypart.~$30/person
2Wagyu Tier AYCEThe premium upgrade; sought after for special occasions.~$55/person
3Wagyu Beef Curry BowlMost-ordered to-go item per delivery platform listings.$17.00
4Tonkotsu Shabu KitTop to-go shabu kit; creamy broth pairs well with ramen.$20.00
5Sukiyaki KitMost ordered to-go shabu kit by dollar value.$22.00
6Beef BowlConsistent seller; half-pound sukiyaki beef over rice.$14.00

Calories + prices

Estimated calories alongside price

Calorie estimates for AYCE tiers are wide ranges because the total depends on how much meat and buffet food you consume. To-go bowl calories are similarly estimated from standard Japanese rice-bowl nutritional baselines. Use as a rough guide only -- Momo Paradise does not currently publish official calorie counts for its AYCE tiers.

Item	Est. Calories	Price
Momo Tier Lunch (AYCE, average meal)	800-1,400	~$30
Momo Tier Dinner (AYCE, average meal)	1,000-1,800	~$39
Wagyu Tier (AYCE, average meal)	1,000-1,800	~$55
Beef Bowl	~500-650	$14
Tonkotsu Garlic Pork Bowl	~500-700	$14
Wagyu Beef Curry Bowl	~600-750	$17
Sukiyaki To-Go Kit (without extras)	Varies	$22
Tonkotsu Shabu Kit (without extras)	Varies	$20

AYCE calorie ranges are estimates based on typical servings during a 90-minute session. Actual intake varies by the diner. Bowl calories are estimates based on ingredient composition; no official nutrition data has been published by Momo Paradise for these items.

Price comparison

How Momo Paradise compares to Haidilao, KPOT & Gen Korean BBQ

Like-for-like comparison across the most-searched AYCE hot pot and Korean BBQ chains in the U.S., using May 2026 approximate pricing.

Category	Momo Paradise	Haidilao	KPOT	Gen Korean BBQ
Cuisine style	Japanese shabu shabu / sukiyaki	Sichuan Chinese hot pot	Korean-American hot pot + BBQ	Korean BBQ
AYCE lunch price	~$30/person	~$25-30/person	~$30/person	~$25/person
AYCE dinner price	~$39/person	~$35-45/person	~$39/person	~$35-40/person
Premium tier	Wagyu ~$55	Premium ~$55-65	N/A	Premium ~$49
Broth style	Mild dashi / sukiyaki / tonkotsu	Spicy mala / tom yum	Mixed broths	N/A (BBQ grill)
Included buffet	Farmer's Market (20+ items)	Extensive side buffet	Side bar	Side bar
Time limit	90 minutes	No time limit	90-120 minutes	No time limit
Locations	4 (Southern California)	10+ (nationwide)	20+ (nationwide)	30+ (nationwide)

Comparison columns use publicly documented national-average AYCE pricing as of 2025-2026. "Lunch" and "dinner" price tiers vary -- confirm at each chain's current menu. Haidilao adds a "service fee" in addition to food cost. Gen Korean BBQ and KPOT pricing based on documented menu data from their respective pages on Menupedia and third-party review aggregators.

Ordering tips

How to get the most out of a Momo Paradise visit

Always reserve

Book a table in advance

Momo Paradise is consistently one of the busiest AYCE restaurants in Southern California. Walk-ins on weekends often face long waits or turn-aways. OpenTable reservations are available for Rowland Heights, Torrance, and Arcadia locations.

Broth strategy

Split your two broths

Rather than picking two similar broths, choose one light (dashi or tomato) and one rich (tonkotsu or sukiyaki). This gives you two completely different taste profiles to alternate and prevents flavor fatigue during the 90-minute session.

Wagyu tip

Use dashi for wagyu cuts

If you order the Wagyu Tier, cook wagyu in the dashi broth first -- the clean, light base lets the marbling and buttery flavor of the beef come through. Save tonkotsu for pork and less premium cuts.

Finish right

End with ramen in the broth

The 90-minute format has a clear rhythm: meat-and-vegetables first, then noodles in the remaining broth as a finishing course. Tonkotsu broth is especially good for this -- it thickens and concentrates as you cook, and makes an excellent ramen soup.

Service fee

Factor in the 18% charge

An 18% service charge is standard at all Momo Paradise locations regardless of party size. Budget for it: a $39 dinner for two people becomes approximately $92 before tax with the service charge applied. Still strong value for AYCE wagyu-grade hot pot.

Vegetarian visit

Load up on the Farmer's Market

Vegetarians get strong value from Momo Paradise even without eating the meats. The 20+ vegetable varieties, noodles, wagyu curry (check with staff for full ingredients), and ice cream add up to a substantial meal. Ask for dashi or tomato broth for a vegan-friendly base.

About Momo Paradise

A 30-year Japanese shabu shabu institution -- now in Southern California.

MO-MO-PARADISE was founded in 1993 in Tokyo's Shinjuku Kabukicho neighborhood as a specialty shabu shabu and sukiyaki restaurant. The brand name reflects its philosophy: "More and More, a Paradise of Dedication" -- a commitment to unlimited quality in the all-you-can-eat format.

Over three decades the brand has expanded primarily across Asia and into the United States, with its U.S. presence rooted in Southern California's large Japanese-American community. The four California locations (Rowland Heights, Torrance, Arcadia, Irvine) each follow the same core format: two-tier AYCE pricing, six broth options, 90-minute sessions, and the full Farmer's Market buffet.

The brand's Japan operations (all Tokyo-based as of 2026) continue under the same concept, including a recently opened Akihabara location. The official Japan website (mo-mo-paradise.com) and the U.S. website (momoparadise.us) operate independently.

1993Founded (Tokyo)

4U.S. locations (CA)

90 minAYCE session

6Soup broth options

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Common questions

Momo Paradise -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Momo Paradise's pricing, AYCE tiers, soup broths, Farmer's Market inclusions, vegetarian options, and California locations.

How much does Momo Paradise cost per person in 2026?

Momo Paradise operates on an all-you-can-eat pricing model. The Momo Tier runs approximately $30 at lunch and $39 at dinner/weekends per person. The premium Wagyu Tier is approximately $55 per person and is available at dinner and weekends only. An optional Drink Garden add-on costs $3.55 per person. Prices vary slightly by location, and an 18% service charge typically applies. Confirm with your specific location for current pricing.

What is the difference between the Momo Tier and the Wagyu Tier?

The Momo Tier is the standard AYCE package and includes four conventional cuts at lunch (chuck eye, boneless short rib, eye of round, Kurobuta pork shoulder) and five at dinner (adding pork belly). The Wagyu Tier upgrades those beef cuts to American wagyu equivalents -- wagyu chuck eye, wagyu rib, and wagyu round -- delivering noticeably higher marbling and a richer, more buttery texture. The Wagyu Tier is priced about $16 higher per person and is dinner-and-weekend only.

What soup broths does Momo Paradise offer?

Each table selects two soup broths from the following options: Traditional Dashi Shabu Shabu (classic light broth), Sweet and Savory Sukiyaki (soy-based), Pork Tonkotsu (rich and creamy), Light Tomato, Spicy Tonkotsu, and Spicy Tomato. The tonkotsu broth pairs especially well with ramen noodles as a finishing course. Dashi and tomato broths are vegan-friendly.

What is included with the Farmer's Market at Momo Paradise?

The Farmer's Market is an unlimited buffet included with every AYCE tier. It typically includes more than 20 varieties of vegetables (napa cabbage, enoki and shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, tofu, chrysanthemum leaves, and more), yuba (tofu skin) rolls, edamame, salad, ramen, udon and harusame noodles, unlimited steamed rice, wagyu beef curry, and ice cream in three flavors (mint chip, cherry, vanilla). Everything at the Farmer's Market is unlimited within the 90-minute dining window.

How long do you have to eat at Momo Paradise?

Every Momo Paradise dine-in session has a 90-minute time limit from when your food is served. This is standard for Japanese AYCE shabu shabu restaurants and gives most groups ample time for a full meal including the finishing noodle course and dessert. The clock typically starts when meat and vegetables are delivered to the table. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially on weekends, when the restaurant fills quickly.

Does Momo Paradise have vegetarian or vegan options?

Momo Paradise can accommodate vegetarians. The Farmer's Market is packed with plant-based ingredients -- over 20 vegetable varieties, noodles, rice, and tofu. The Traditional Dashi, Light Tomato, and Spicy Tomato broths are vegan-friendly (confirm with your server). The Spicy Tomato and Tomato to-go kits are also vegetable-forward options. The restaurant does not currently offer a dedicated AYCE vegetarian meat substitute tier; vegetarians would pay the same AYCE price and simply opt out of the meat proteins.

Where are the Momo Paradise locations in California?

Momo Paradise operates four locations in Southern California as of 2026: Rowland Heights (17596 Colima Rd), Torrance (21641 S Western Ave), Arcadia (56 E Duarte Rd), and Irvine (5394 Walnut Ave). The San Diego location (Mira Mesa) is permanently closed. Use the official website at momoparadise.us or OpenTable to confirm hours and reserve a table. Reservations are highly recommended for dinner and weekends.

Can I order Momo Paradise for takeout or delivery?

Yes. Momo Paradise offers to-go shabu kits and rice bowls for pickup and delivery. The Uber Eats listings for Rowland Heights and Torrance show shabu kits (Sukiyaki $22, Tonkotsu/Tomato/Spicy variants $20 each) and rice bowls (Beef Bowl $14, Tonkotsu Garlic Pork Bowl $14, Wagyu Beef Curry Bowl $17). Extra add-ons (ramen $3, udon $3, Kurobuta pork $5.50, beef short plate $5.50) are also orderable. Note: delivery may be listed as unavailable for on-demand orders -- check the Uber Eats or DoorDash listings for your nearest location for current availability.

How does Momo Paradise compare to other shabu shabu chains like Haidilao or KPOT?

Momo Paradise focuses narrowly on Japanese-style shabu shabu and sukiyaki, with an authentic two-broth format rooted in its 1993 Tokyo origins. Haidilao is a Sichuan-style Chinese hot pot chain known for its spicy mala broths and theatrical table service. KPOT is a Korean-American fusion concept blending Korean BBQ grill with hot pot at the same table. Momo Paradise sits firmly in the Japanese tradition -- lighter broths, ponzu and gomadare dipping sauces, and a gentler flavor profile compared to Haidilao's numbing spice. On price, all three are broadly comparable at dinner ($35--$55 AYCE).

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