LORENE BUTLER
Was introduced to this place 3 years ago. It’s in a strip mall full of places to eat, and mail/hair lash extensions. Best broths are Spicy Miso and Sukiyaki. But any of the broths are great when you add the spices. Protein favorites are pork belly and New York steak. I hear the lamb is fantastic.
Sadly this place has closed.
… moreDevon Ellison
Food was great. Its AYCE so you can get however much you want. I went in on a busy day and with only one employee the service was better than others with 3+. Smaller place so it wont be as loud as well.
… moreDCS aka DarkChibiShadow (DCS)
Fantastic spot. The small Japanese hot pot makes a great light and tasty lunch. Scoop broth into your bowl at the end with your noodle of choice for extra goodness. Don’t worry about coming in if it’s hot outside, they will have the AC on for you! Go for a medium hot pot for a big dinner.
… moreAzadeh R
I recently visited a Japanese shabu-shabu restaurant with friends, and it was a unique experience focused on the cooking process. As someone who usually eats quickly, it was a great opportunity to slow down and enjoy the process . The restaurant is perfect for groups of two people,they only had one table for 4 people. It was my first time trying shabu-shabu, and I found it to be a fun learning experience. The food was light and healthy despite being quite filling. The variety of soups was a highlight, especially one with a distinct lemongrass aroma that brought back travel memories. I highly recommend it!
… moreYvonne L
The AYCE options at Shabu Shabu are a great deal. Thinly sliced pork, New York sheak, mussels, shrimp, tofu, salmon & chicken served with an abundant selection of veggies (cabbage, spinach, mushrooms, etc). The dipping sauces are flavorful without being overbearing and the sukiyaki broth pairs perfectly with both meat and veggies.
The delightful server (sorry, I can’t remember his name!) is fantastic. We hadn’t been to Shabu Shabu in nearly a year and he still remembered us. No matter how busy it is he’s always attentive and personable – – making everyone who walks through the door feel welcomed.
… moreBelle
Sukiyaki is great! I’m not very familiar with shabu-shabu and I’m glad I cane here with friends who love this restaurant. They walked me through the menu and how to prep and eat it.
The broth is very tasty. It has so much flavor. Boiling the veggies and cooking the meat added more flavor to it. I was so full and satisfied with the food.
… moreKelsey Oliva
One of my favorite hot pot places, always get the Japanese style broth, an we do the #3 all you can eat ( pictured below) the all you can eat option is always on the wall it’s not on the actual menu itself, but unlimited everything & i honestly just love the actual broth. The meats are extremely good this time it was super fresh i think in the past we’ve gotten it a little frozen but regardless the cuts themselves are so good, the pork and lamb are some of my personal favorites cause they have such a melt in your mouth texture & superb flavor. Salmon, mussels, shrimp, fish & shrimp balls all of it has never disappointed. The beef is extremely good as well but for some reason i will always love the pork & lamb more lol you also have the choice of noodle type an we always get the ramen noodles, they are so fresh and delicious and quickly cook, our daughter devours these noodles like it’s nothing. IF you are a spicy lover, ask for the a few drops of the ghost pepper in your soup, they literally have a small glass jar with a dropper in it an will add it to your broth for you, my fiancé does it every time an does about 2 drops an it’s way more than enough spice, i personally rather not have it but he LOVES it plus this is not a menu item an not of extra charge, it’s honestly just one of those, if you know .. you know things lol all in all I’ve never been disappointed and i absolutely love to come here for my hot pot cravings.
… moreRobyn Miller
The fire spot next door had a 2 hr wait so we decided to come here. Everything was good from the broth, to the meats, to the choices.
Also props to the guy who was working tonight with his one friend. Managing multiple customers at once and running back and forth bringing things out, he really did his best. We’ll be back soon. Mahalo!
… moreChris Riha
Great spot for hot pot. Fresh ingredients, solid broth options, and fast service. The service and vibe is warm and cozy. Perfect for a group hangout or a cozy dinner. We plan to come back at least monthly
… moreLakeshia G.
We stopped by yesterday and pleasantly surprised. I’ve had Shabu before but not this place. It was flavorful. I can’t speak to auto since I’ve never been to Japan but this was pretty tasty. I had the AYCE #3 and spicy miso broth. When I return to SD, I plan to revisit. I’m an omnivore so I can’t speak to vegan/vegetarian options.
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