Shabu Shabu Joint to Open at Diamond Jamboree in Irvine

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • April 21, 2011
It's good to have tipster on the inside. Such is one Suzie Won, who works for Diamond Jamboree. She knows I keep tabs on what's new in this dynamic plaza where a few years ago, there would be a restaurant debuting every other week. It's slowed...
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