We are a family-owned small establishment and seating is limited so please call ahead for reservations. We also stay open after 6 PM for our reservations. We look forward to having you! Tadaima Shabu Shabu…Japanese for “swish-swish”, is a delicious and nutritious Japanese dish consisting of a variety of fresh vegetables and your choice of protein that you cook in your own simmering broth. Our two house-made dipping sauces are the stars of the show! Save the udon noodles til the end and we make you a delicious soup with our third house-made sauce…a savory soup base. We focus on quality and use as much locally sourced items as possible! Tadaima Shabu Shabu…it’s tasty, fun, and interactive!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 50 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 301-1801
Website: http://renoshabu.com/
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Reviews
The service was truly above and beyond. Attentive without ever being intrusive, present throughout the meal, and clearly passionate about what they do. We shared many laughs. Every ingredient was fresh and beautifully prepared. The vegetables were vibrant and crisp, and the Wagyu beef was unreal, melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Prepared shabu shabu style, you appreciate the flavor and quality even more. It was one of those “pause and savor each bite” kind of meals.
A delightful surprise came at the end of the meal. The owner came to the table, gathered our broth and ingredients, and turned the remaining flavors into a traditional soup for us to take home! It was so thoughtful, and honestly a whole bonus meal at no extra cost. That alone would have been enough to set this place apart.
But I have to talk about dessert. I love dessert, and I am very picky. We ordered the passionfruit cheesecake and it might be the best cheesecake I have tasted in my life. Bright, silky, balanced, and memorable. I actually plan to purchase an entire one to bring to Thanksgiving because it was that exceptional. They told us all about the local baker they work with and how he designed this cheesecake for their specific dining experience.
This is not just a restaurant, it is a full experience. One filled with care, culture, flavor, and heart. Highly, highly recommend you check out Tadaima Shabu Shabu. It is a gem and we are already planning our next visit!
Inside, we sat at the counter top. Each of us had our own individual stove tops. The menu was pretty self explanatory. Choose a meat and they’ll teach you what to do. There were 6 of us, some of us wanted the same American Wagyu. It made sense to order 20 oz and share with our partner. The owner advised us not to share, as this would compromise the experience and it wouldn’t come with additional veggies and sauce. We didn’t understand why we couldn’t just order an extra plate of veggies + sauce, but sure we just agreed bc we didn’t want to oppose. My partner and I each ordered 7 oz (which is less meat and more expensive compared to ordering the 20 oz and additional sauce/veggies).
They have a nice array of sake, wine, and even non alcoholic beer. It did take 1.5 hrs since we ordered for our food to come. The owner was nice and made good conversation. I saw in the back, Yumi (the owner/ wife) was slaving away in the back and hand cutting the meat. They did mention they were down 2 workers, but instead of talking to us, he could have helped her? I felt bad that she was doing so much work.
When our food finally came, he taught us how to prepare the food. The veggies and meat were fresh and tasty. About 5 min later, he said “ok my job is done here” and proceeded to lay on the couch right next to us with his feet up and use his phone to watch videos on max volume. There was awkward silence, and one of the ladies in our party had to play background music to offset the awkward silence.
In the end, he did use the rest of the ingredients to make the a soup for us to take home. I liked the no waste concept. I guess if you shared, you wouldn’t each get the soup at the end but you’re coming for the shabu not the soup, correct.
We had a birthday cake and he gave us lighters and helped us prepare which was nice. Overall, I’m glad we came, but I don’t think we would come again.
Everything is prepared in-house, and you can taste the freshness in every bite. The broth simmers right in front of you, the ingredients are vibrant and clean, and the chef guides you through the process with genuine hospitality. It’s interactive, fun, and incredibly flavorful — like cooking at a friend’s home who just happens to be a master in the kitchen.
The atmosphere adds to the charm: brick walls, good beer, good conversation, and food that makes you slow down and enjoy every moment. It’s more than a meal — it’s an experience.
If you want fresh ingredients, unforgettable American Wagyu, and a hands-on dining style that feels personal and welcoming, this is a must-visit.
Yumi and Sean are the kindest, most welcoming people and made us feel right at home. Their passion really shines through in everything they do. Between the amazing food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality, this was an 11/10 experience. Easily the best place in Reno — we’ll definitely be back!