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| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
| Sunday | 12–10 PM |
| Monday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30–10 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 171 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 275-1888
Website: http://www.shabutime.com/
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Shabu Time
LOCATION. 171 Jackson St San Jose, CA 95112 ; HOURS. Monday – Thursday 4:30 PM-10:00 PM Friday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM ; CONTACT. [email protected] (408) …
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LOCATION. 171 Jackson St San Jose, CA 95112 ; HOURS. Monday – Thursday 4:30 PM-10:00 PM Friday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM ; CONTACT. [email protected] (408) …
Reviews
Spill The Tea
Great shabu experience with family
I’m from Colorado Springs, and my family brought me here for shabu. I was truly impressed by the quality of the food.
The broth was light, clean, and very flavorful, not overpowering at all. You can really taste the natural sweetness from the slow-simmered bones. I especially loved the bun rieu broth and the tom yum broth.
The meat quality was excellent and very fresh. The dipping sauces were unique and incredibly appetizing, making the whole meal even more enjoyable.
The staff were friendly, attentive, and very welcoming.
Overall, it was a perfect and joyful meal with my family. Highly recommend!
… moreI’m from Colorado Springs, and my family brought me here for shabu. I was truly impressed by the quality of the food.
The broth was light, clean, and very flavorful, not overpowering at all. You can really taste the natural sweetness from the slow-simmered bones. I especially loved the bun rieu broth and the tom yum broth.
The meat quality was excellent and very fresh. The dipping sauces were unique and incredibly appetizing, making the whole meal even more enjoyable.
The staff were friendly, attentive, and very welcoming.
Overall, it was a perfect and joyful meal with my family. Highly recommend!
Rocky Quat
My buddy cheeto told me to try this place out. I’m currently here on a Thursday night and the wait is about 20 minutes. Parking can be hard to find but after doing a full round I was about to get one across the street. It’s a cute little spot that can feel crowded with big parties but frees up fast. The quality of the meat is really good, with the various sides of veggies hit the spot. Too bad I missed the seasonal broth, I really wanted to try the bun bo hue, maybe if it comes bac
… moreFatima Piña
It’s delicious, the place isn’t very big or noisy, it has a nice atmosphere, but the wait time is usually long, so don’t go when you’re too hungry.
… moreLiz P.
The restaurant has a bustling and energetic vibe, but the noise level can be high due to limited sound barriers.
Friendly and attentive staff made for a positive experience.
The spicy miso broth stood out as a highlight, while the tonkatsu broth was a bit underwhelming without added spice. The entrees and appetizers were enjoyable, particularly the spicy dumplings and garlic edamame.
Long wait times and limited parking could make this spot tricky during peak hours, so calling ahead to the waitlist is highly recommended.
A great spot for flavorful food and lively energy, especially for small groups—just come prepared for a wait and parking challenges.
… moreFriendly and attentive staff made for a positive experience.
The spicy miso broth stood out as a highlight, while the tonkatsu broth was a bit underwhelming without added spice. The entrees and appetizers were enjoyable, particularly the spicy dumplings and garlic edamame.
Long wait times and limited parking could make this spot tricky during peak hours, so calling ahead to the waitlist is highly recommended.
A great spot for flavorful food and lively energy, especially for small groups—just come prepared for a wait and parking challenges.
Jason Johnson
My girlfriend and I went to have Shabu Time and the experience was pretty good. We enjoyed beer, hot sake, and spilt soup bases (sukiyaki, and tonkatsu) with our Kobe beef selections. The food and drinks were awesome! The beef was thin sliced, and the vegetables that came with the meat were fresh. The only problem for us was that the server was kind of slow and forgot some items that we had to ask multiple times for (hot sake, extra napkins). I feel that if I’m spending $100+ for dinner, the service should be on point as well as the food. Overall, it was a good second experience and we’ll be back! (Arnold voice).
… moreFion Vuong
Would give 0 stars if I could. Extremely overpriced for small portions of meat.Waitress had a weird judgemental attitude and did not make us feel welcome. Funny how its called “shabu time” which means “meat time” but it felt like we were eating vegetarian because the meat was so expensive and scarce but they were so generous on the veggies. Extremely overpriced, bad experience, wouldn’t return. The broths were pretty good though. Also there was no sauce bar, what hotpot place has no sauce bar?
… moreAmy
Today was my first time trying this hot pot place since my friend recommended it. We came around lunchtime and ordered the Creamy Vegetarian soup base, the Spicy Sichuan soup base, medium sized toro belly, and we got the shack sauce. The inside was busy since it was during lunch hour, but the staff were well organized.
When the Creamy Vegetarian soup base first came out, it tasted a bit creamy but it felt like it was missing something. After adding vegetables and the toro belly, the soup base tasted better. I would preferred the Spicy Sichuan soup base with mild spice. The Spicy Sichuan – mild was seasoned well and when you add the vegetables and toro beef, it enhanced the soup base even more! It’s definitely my favorite here! I would also recommend getting the Shack Sauce, even though it’s an extra $0.50 for it. The sauce pairs really well with the toro belly. The toro belly meat was soft and you can taste the quality of it.
Service was friendly and food was brought out fairly quickly. This is a good spot to go if you are craving hot pot. I will definitely be coming back to try the other soup bases and meat!
… moreWhen the Creamy Vegetarian soup base first came out, it tasted a bit creamy but it felt like it was missing something. After adding vegetables and the toro belly, the soup base tasted better. I would preferred the Spicy Sichuan soup base with mild spice. The Spicy Sichuan – mild was seasoned well and when you add the vegetables and toro beef, it enhanced the soup base even more! It’s definitely my favorite here! I would also recommend getting the Shack Sauce, even though it’s an extra $0.50 for it. The sauce pairs really well with the toro belly. The toro belly meat was soft and you can taste the quality of it.
Service was friendly and food was brought out fairly quickly. This is a good spot to go if you are craving hot pot. I will definitely be coming back to try the other soup bases and meat!
Swetha N
**EDITED POST**
This place wasn’t bad the one time I was able to go. Which was why my boyfriend and I were planning to go tonight for our date night during the one time these past two weeks we were both free. I had already planned what we would order and had been craving shabu shabu for a while. My boyfriend rushed over straight after work hence why we selected this restaurant because it was open until 10pm. We walked in at 9:25pm and were told that they already did last call. I don’t understand why they would claim to be open until 10pm if they won’t accept customers after 9:20, especially disheartening because there are not many restaurants in this area.
UPDATE:
I went back to try with my boyfriend and his sister from out of town since Shabu Time reached out to me and it seemed like it was a misunderstanding. I had an incredible time and the waiter who had spoke to me last time remembered me and was very sweet and understanding of the situation. It was also empty except for one couple the last time so he also wanted us to have the best experience possible which I definitely understood. I’d like to amend what I said previously, this restaurant has some delicious food and the service on this busy Saturday I did go in was incredibly attentive. At some point I had dropped a spoon and immediately was offered a new one and all the waiters and waitresses we interacted with were kind and patiently gave suggestions to optimize our experience! Definitely recommend Shabu Time, just know they get busy on the weekends! We ordered three soup bases (Tonkatsu, Tonkatsu Spicy, and Tom Yum) with Kobe Beef, Beef Belly, and Lamb. Also got some extras of the baby corn, fish cake tofu, eggs, and the cilantro ponzu and shack sauce. I also got to try the matcha cheesecake. All the parts of the meal was beyond delicious.
… moreThis place wasn’t bad the one time I was able to go. Which was why my boyfriend and I were planning to go tonight for our date night during the one time these past two weeks we were both free. I had already planned what we would order and had been craving shabu shabu for a while. My boyfriend rushed over straight after work hence why we selected this restaurant because it was open until 10pm. We walked in at 9:25pm and were told that they already did last call. I don’t understand why they would claim to be open until 10pm if they won’t accept customers after 9:20, especially disheartening because there are not many restaurants in this area.
UPDATE:
I went back to try with my boyfriend and his sister from out of town since Shabu Time reached out to me and it seemed like it was a misunderstanding. I had an incredible time and the waiter who had spoke to me last time remembered me and was very sweet and understanding of the situation. It was also empty except for one couple the last time so he also wanted us to have the best experience possible which I definitely understood. I’d like to amend what I said previously, this restaurant has some delicious food and the service on this busy Saturday I did go in was incredibly attentive. At some point I had dropped a spoon and immediately was offered a new one and all the waiters and waitresses we interacted with were kind and patiently gave suggestions to optimize our experience! Definitely recommend Shabu Time, just know they get busy on the weekends! We ordered three soup bases (Tonkatsu, Tonkatsu Spicy, and Tom Yum) with Kobe Beef, Beef Belly, and Lamb. Also got some extras of the baby corn, fish cake tofu, eggs, and the cilantro ponzu and shack sauce. I also got to try the matcha cheesecake. All the parts of the meal was beyond delicious.
Elaine Wang
Not bad, I used to like the tonkotsu broth but when I came back again a few days ago I actually liked the creamy vegetable more. The tonkotsu didn’t feel worth the extra. The mala is annoying because you have to avoid the mala seeds otherwise you’ll numb your whole mouth. Unfortunately they were out of the miso broth when we went. The portion is alright, but like most hot pot places, it’s pretty expensive.
My favorite meat here is the beef belly. The Kobe beef and kurobuta were okay, but some pieces had a bit of a weird taste. Overall it was good but next time I’ll probably just get extra beef belly.
… moreMy favorite meat here is the beef belly. The Kobe beef and kurobuta were okay, but some pieces had a bit of a weird taste. Overall it was good but next time I’ll probably just get extra beef belly.
Fatima Saldivar
Last Sunday I came to this place for the first time.
Only one person is attending (besides the people in the kitchen), but you can clearly see that he does everything possible so each person is attended to quickly, also, he is very friendly.
I Ordered:
Spicy miso soup with a vegetarian entree & vermicelli
Tonkotsu soup with pork & rice Hot tea
The food is good, the place is clean/disinfect, in general, you will have a nice experience, quality food, and a warm plate.
… moreOnly one person is attending (besides the people in the kitchen), but you can clearly see that he does everything possible so each person is attended to quickly, also, he is very friendly.
I Ordered:
Spicy miso soup with a vegetarian entree & vermicelli
Tonkotsu soup with pork & rice Hot tea
The food is good, the place is clean/disinfect, in general, you will have a nice experience, quality food, and a warm plate.