Nice to Meet You Skewers — Review by RainaisCrazy
Irvine, United States — Hot Pot
Raina visits Nice to Meet You Skewers hot pot restaurant in Irvine and has an impressive all-you-can-eat experience with multiple orders of premium meats, fresh vegetables, and skewers. She praises the quality and variety of ingredients, particularly the fresh and crunchy vegetables and high-quality cuts of beef and lamb, feeling she got excellent value for her money.
What was great: Fresh and crunchy vegetables, high-quality cuts of meat including beef and lamb, variety of protein options, good value for money, generous portions, impressive meat selection with lobster tail and scallops
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
This hot pot experience featured an impressive array of options. Raina ordered the sour soup and mushroom broth as her base, then loaded up on skewers with various proteins including beef, lamb, and specialty items like abalone, lobster tail, and scallops. The restaurant offers 10 different meat options plus premium choices. She went through multiple plates of fried pork nuggets, beef, and lamb throughout the meal. Standout items included the fresh and crunchy bean sprout salad that she loved, crispy corn, fish balls, and pork intestines. The vegetable selection was particularly impressive, with fresh options and even a dramatic cauliflower presentation. She finished with shaved mango ice for dessert.
The Experience
The self-service buffet setup allowed diners to choose from extensive vegetable options, sausages, and proteins displayed throughout the restaurant. There's a sauce station with multiple varieties. The staff was attentive and impressed by Raina's prodigious consumption, with the waiter commenting on how much she ate. The atmosphere appears casual and designed for the hot pot dining experience where you cook at your table.
Value and Pricing
Pricing is very reasonable with lunch specials at 29.99 dollars, Monday dinners at 39.99 dollars, and weekend pricing at 43.99 dollars. There's currently a promotion where if you bring a party of three, the fourth person eats for free. For an all-you-can-eat hot pot experience with premium proteins like lobster and abalone included, the value is excellent.
Notable Moments
The waiter just came over and was like very impressed by how much I ate
I think I got my money's worth
Raina ordered approximately eight plates of various meats throughout her meal and consumed multiple diet cokes, demonstrating the restaurant's generous portions and the satisfying nature of the all-you-can-eat experience.
The Verdict
Nice to Meet You Skewers offers exceptional value for an all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant with high-quality ingredients and impressive variety. The combination of premium proteins, fresh vegetables, and reasonable pricing makes it an excellent choice for anyone craving hot pot in Irvine, particularly for groups who can take advantage of the promotional pricing. This restaurant is perfect for hearty eaters looking to maximize their value.