Mizu 212

"ILLEGAL AND SNEAKY. They added $5 per person for the “broth” fee on the check without prior notice. The shabu was $30+ per person, but they added another $5 per person, and they said they add to every person… Worst part is that “broth” price is not written/indicated anywhere on the menu/restaurant. When I asked more about it, they said they just forgot to add it on the menu. WTH? That is so misleading. @Manager/Owner- do you realize that is completely ILLEGAL to just slap on additional fees without notifying the consumer prior to service? Who can’t make more money without doing THAT?! Why not just add $50 on the check without prior notice and say that’s just how it is? SO SHADY."

"a solid restaurant specializing in Japanese shabu-shabu, which is very different than Sukiyaki or Chinese hot pot. this place lives up to my expectations after having had several shabu-shabu experiences in both nyc and tokyo. we chose wagyu beef which isn’t their top priced item, and it was very juicy, tender. the aroma of beef lingers in your mouths, just as shabu-shabu is supposed to be, tasting the original ingredients."

"Service was awesome, everyone’s so polite and attentive. However the food isn’t the same as it was 10 years ago, its quality now likely would not make it onto a Michelin recommendation. Overall, food’s very fresh, but in a set, the protein portion is quite small but with generous portions of vegetables. The 2 major things that make me not want to visit again, first is the soup base and sauce were completely off, they didn’t capture the essence of Shabu Shabu, which is light but flavorful. Theirs is only light, the sauces were hard to describe, very off in the flavor profile. Secondly is the decor changes, it feels like it’s trying to be high end but looked cheap. The placement of the pot is too far from the customer, you really have to reach to grab food."

"Should have seen the signs that all places are full or with people in line. We were hungry and we said at least give this a try. The menu online looks good and classy. Can't complain regarding the atmosphere. The food though, I really can't explain. You are given 2 choices. Mushroom or Miso. Anyway whatever you choose both will taste like water anyway with a hint of mushroom for both (and miso with the miso) both are loaded with mushroom anyway. This broth is not something you would want to slurp on because it's so bland. We were given 2 dipping sauce a sesame and ponzo. Both will add somewhat of a flavor but not something to rave about. There are a few options on what you can add on the broth and non seem to add enough flavor. In the end.i threw the ponzu the on the broth to see if it makes a difference but nothing. I don't know if there is a secret menu here but I made sure to ask the servers how things work and they explained everything but honestly nothing taste good. Spent 100$ and I just wanted to say charge to experience. I'm sure it's the reason they are not full of customers nor a line outside. This is my 3rd hotpot/shabu."