Shabu Shabu Hot Pot@Nani Mau Gardens

We arrived right at opening, 530pm. So no waiting. But lots of seats so seems unlikely there would ever be much of a wait. Beautiful open air garden setting with super friendly waitstaff. Everything was very clean. I ordered the combo meat and seafood. Probably the best deal since you get a full order of the meat and the seafood combo, for only $10 more. Went back to the veggie bar twice for the all you can eat stuff, it was all super fresh and clean. The ramen noodles was my favorite though. They have spices and sauces to you make your broth as spicy or however you like. Full bar too! But we only had beers. Definitely gonna go back sometime soon!

Amazing food and service at a scenic location. The portion size is very generous: I got the seafood plate and had several huge prawns, 2 giant crab legs and clams and mussels and oysters as well. Their website is worded weirdly, but you don't need reservations, you can just walk in. Well worth a drive to Hilo!

The food here was very average. Semi-outdoor seating makes all the food trays covered with insects. Priced, the price first made me think it was an all-you-can-eat place, but instead, you only get three small plates of meat, and each only contains 5-6 thin slices. However, the owner was nice and talkative. Given there is not much food option in the Big Island, this place is still worth a visit if you crave hotpot.

Great place, lots of fun! The $45 (3 meat choices) was plenty. The sauce bar was yummy and they have a good assortment of vegetables. They only have 2 broth choices but with the sauce bar you can add garlic, chili oil, sesame, shoyu, etc. to make it to your taste. It came to $118 with tip for two people. Staff was very friendly. Will be going again!

Love, love, love this place! What a welcome addition to Hilo! Ordered the pork, beef combo. The meats were served to the table. Buffet with plenty vegetables, glass noodle, ramen noodle and tofu self serve. Sesame sauce, chili, garlic, various other sauces and oils to choose from. Meats and vegetables were fresh, service was prompt and friendly. I cannot recommend this spot highly enough to anyone who frequents the usual Eastside eateries.