Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot - Now AYCE in Irvine, CA

4.6(331)Irvine, CA
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Highly rated at 4.6 stars with 331 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Irvine, CA • 4.6★
Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot - Now AYCE is a top-rated Chinese buffet in Irvine, California that serves up a delicious and satisfying dining experience. With a 4.6-star rating from 331 satisfied customers, this all-you-can-eat hotspot is a great choice for families, groups, and anyone looking to indulge in a variety of tasty dishes. From unlimited free servings of meat, veggies, and appetizers to premium items like jumbo scallops and tiger prawns, the options are endless and sure to please even the pickiest eaters. Plus, with a good price of $29.99 for lunch and $39.99 for dinner/holidays, it's a great value for the quality and quantity of food you'll receive. Whether you're in the mood for something classic or something new, Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot - Now AYCE is the perfect destination for a fun and memorable dining experience.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
15361 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604, USA, Woodbridge, Irvine, California
Phone
(949) 340-6618
Today
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Rating
4.6 (331 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsWaiter ServiceCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Noise: Noise level

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
none

Reviews

331 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the price of the all-you-can-eat hot pot skewers?

The $29.99 all-you-can-eat hot pot skewers at lunchtime are such great value! The price is really good it's $29.99 for lunch and $39.99 for dinner/holidays.

What types of dishes are available?

Beef tongue, fatty beef, steak, Wagyu beef… take whatever you want! The variety of ingredients is overwhelming; dinner/holidays are only $39.99 AYCE. Typically I do not even like friend rice because it can be very oily and overly heavy. Here however, the fried rice is light and fluffy and full of flavor.

Are there any kid-friendly options?

You also get a choice of 3 broths which is different from other spots (I really like this fact). Please don’t sleep on the chocolate cake (along with the other C...

How is the service?

You also get a choice of 3 broths which is different from other spots (I really like this fact). The interior is super nice (like you’d be okay taking your parents here haha), and all the servers and staff are welcoming and explain it very well.

Is the place clean?

The black tripe is crisp and clean, the scallops and lobster tails are very fresh, and ...

What is the wait time like?

There’s a sauce bar, a cold food section, and a fridge full of skewers seasoned to perfection — plus all the veggies you could ever want.

Is the food quality good?

The food itself is delicious, the fried rice is the best I’ve had. The black tripe is crisp and clean, the scallops and lobster tails are very fresh, and ...

How is the variety of ingredients?

The variety of ingredients is overwhelming; dinner/holidays are only $39.99 AYCE. There are also beef jerky, side dishes, preserved vegetables, ice jelly, and fruit as snacks.

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How is the interior?

The interior is super nice (like you’d be okay taking your parents here haha),

Is the hot pot worth it?

I was honestly so surprised HOW much you really get within the dinner deal!! For $40, you get so many options from meats to skewers (along with a choice of a specialty item like scallops!).

Is the place unique?

The concept and interior decorations here are very unique, I absolutely love the self-serve fridges where you have a diverse selection of vegetables, meats/skewers and noodles.

What is the rating of Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot - Now AYCE?

Nice to Meet You Skewer Hot Pot - Now AYCE has a 4.6-star rating based on 331 customer reviews.

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

66 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Irvine Art and Music

Arts Centre

~930 ft

Banking

East West Bank

Bank

~360 ft
East West Bank

Bank

~630 ftMo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
HSBC

Bank

~990 ft

Insurance

State Farm

Insurance

~730 ft

Restaurants

Restaurant

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Fast Food

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Bakeries & Desserts

J.J. Bakery-Cafe

Bakery

~310 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Coffee Tomo

Cafe

~360 ft

Grocery & Markets

7-Eleven

Convenience

15265 Culver Drive

~930 ft
+1 949-552-2945Website

Bars & Pubs

BevMo!

Alcohol

~1000 ft

Postal services

PostalAnnex

Post Office

~520 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.4 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.4 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.4 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.5 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.5 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.5 mi

Specialists

Golden Vision

Optometrist

~400 ft
Culver Family Dentistry

Dentist

~580 ft
UDreamDental

Dentist

~970 ft

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

~600 ft
Website
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~720 ft
Website

Other services

Giant Cleaners

Dry Cleaning

~710 ft

Beauty & spa

Ms Slim

Beauty

~280 ft
Lovely Nail & Spa

Beauty

~530 ft
Vital Beauty

Beauty

~660 ft

Hair services

Sola Salons

Hairdresser

~710 ft

Sports & recreation

Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Sports field

Pitch

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.3 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi
Playground

Playground

~0.4 mi

Parks & amenities

Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
BBQ area

Bbq

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
BBQ area

Bbq

~0.4 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.4 mi
BBQ area

Bbq

~0.4 mi

Home & garden

Tompkins Flooring

Flooring

~280 ft

Specialty stores

Fast-Fix

Jewelry

~700 ft

Gyms & fitness centers

Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.4 mi
Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.4 mi
Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.4 mi
Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.4 mi
Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.5 mi
Fitness station

Fitness Station

~0.5 mi

Vehicle parts & accessories

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Car Parts

~950 ft
Website

Vehicle services

The Car Spa

Car Wash

~0.2 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.4 mi
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.5 mi