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    Go Shabu

    4.7 (258 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    GO SHABU ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    AYCE hotpot. You grab all your veggies and seafood at the buffet bar in the back and order all your meats with the waiter/waitress. Clean restaurant.. make sure you make reservations on the weekends because it can get really busy .

    Emily M.

    The food here is just good, not great. There's a good selection but the quality is average. The broths are good and there's many broth choices. The service is good, but it can be slow at times. The restaurant is nice and big and the booths are nice and wide which is good when eating hot pot. Overall, if you're in the area is an option but not the best i've had.

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    Vivian H.

    My husband and I just had dinner at Go Shabu, this was our first time in a hot pot place, and it did not disappoint ! My husband was stoked haha I had the Go Shabu Spicy, and my husband the Signature Tom Yum, both broths are amazing, I loved the dumplings, the quail eggs, their fresh veggies selection, and the meats just melllt in your mouth as expected! everything was wonderful! The seafood selection is impressive and they even have a great ice cream selection, so yeah we are pretty pleased and excited to come back! Service is super helpful, and the place is clean and inviting. Great experience at Go Shabu!

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    Tyler N.

    Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Food- This place's food selection is great. There isn't the most amount of variety, especially compared to places in Houston, but Go Shabu makes up for it in the quality of the items. On top of this, all of their broths (and yes, I have had all of them), are fantastic, and the ability to mix broths allows for a plethora of amazing options depending on what you're looking for (Some of my favorites are GSP+Tomato, Miso+Sukiyaki, Tomato+Chicken, Curry+GSP). Whenever I go to hot pot places, I tend to only order beef as my meat of choice, and this place offers six great options with a good variety of lean to fatty meats, depending on your preference. Their sauce selection is also solid, with all the classics that most people want. Throughout all of the people I've shared meals with at this place, I haven't had a single person have a negative experience with the food, and that amazes me. Service- Been here with group sizes between 2 and 11, and this place tends to do way better with smaller group sizes due to the table layout only having 2-6 pots per table. Depending on your server, the speed at which the meats and soups come out can take anywhere from 2 minutes to 10 minutes, which is a pretty big gap. With a place like this, timing is everything for faster eaters, and unfortunately this gap makes some experiences lesser than others. Ambiance- Solid. They sometimes change where ingredients are placed, which makes it a little confusing whenever you're walking around, but nothing to change the experience in a negative way. Yes, this place has its flaws for sure, but I always get a great experience with the food and the atmosphere overall. Whether you're going with friends or the whole family, Go Shabu offers an inclusive experience for everyone. Ice cream attached.

    Go Shabu spicy soup base
    Dat N.

    Food has always been amazing. Service is impeccable and never once had a terrible experience. We keep coming back! Really nice to have AYCE hotpot on this side of town. Come show your support if you're in the Bay Area!

    Rebecka K.

    Yummm. Place was clean, service was amazing, food was fantastic. Would definitely go back.

    Seafood bar
    Jyreka N.

    Food was on point. Service was good. Ambiance was stellar. They have a badass selection of fresh meats, seafood and produce. My sister & I picked the Japanese curry bone broth. It had a slight kickancoconut after taste. Delicious. Service was very nice. Our server was very kind, professional and patient. My sister asked a lot io questions. Lol he answered all of them flawlessly, so extra points for being knowledgeable about menu and recommendations. I love how clean it was in there! They always had someone checking, refreshing and cleaning everywhere. Clean restrooms and parking lot. My sister said strawberry ice cream was good, but green tea was lacking? Idk. I couldn't taste, burned my mouth on my second boil. Smelt good though! Lol

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    Jasmine L.

    An amazing Ayce hot pot place!! First time visiting and loved the experience in every way! Service was amazing; our waiter explained eveyerthing in detail and was very patient. We came for dinner and opted for the ayce option! They had so many different vegetables to choose from, as well as sauces and proteins! The meat tastes so fresh, as did the vegetables! Workers consistently came to our table to clear out any empty dishes. Really loved the ice cream for dessert- tried every flavor and my favorites were oreo and green tea! The restaurant itself is very intimate and relaxing. It's great for groups of all sizes, as well as dates. Parking is really easy with a lot right outside. 11/10 recommend, especially on a cold day

    Shabu spicy broth with bok choi, noodles, and beef added
    Christian

    Whenever you are feeling down on a cold day, you should definitely gather the homies and head to Go Shabu Spicy hot pot to warm up. The selection of broths, meats, seafood, veggies, sauces, etc. are far and beyond the best you could get for $19 (plus tax). The flavors of the broth were brought out perfectly through the meat and the veggies. I would recommend trying a bit of each meat on the menu. And it's all-you-can-eat, so just order your favorites after that! My personal strategy, is to have a few bowls of each meat, then take an intermission with some ice cream, and then move back to a few bowls of my favorite meats to finish the meal. The strawberry ice cream is so creamy and rich, it's to die for. I CREAMED FOR THIS ICE! I'm also a big fan of the octopus and squid as well as the shellfish, even though they're a bit hard to peel after being boiled. Friendliness is a staple at this institution. My server was attentive throughout my hour and a half meal. Consistently checking up and seeing if we needed more meats or more drinks. She was very bubbly and kind. It really added to the unique ambience of the restaurant, which was bright colored and traditional. Overall, I give Go Shabu Spicy 17/17.5 Freys (that's my new rating system for Yelp now btw). It's perfect for a chilly winter day in the Webster area! FREY OUT!

    Fresh proteins, all you can eat
    John B.

    Buffet style, all you can eat - variety of broths for each customer, and waitress will bring your choice of proteins 'till your stuffed. Well stocked buffet, ingredients are absolutely fresh, with a wide variety for any palate. Loads of noodles, veggies, and seafood. They even have a box of gloves so you can prep your food (if needed) without getting it all over your hands. Very friendly service, waitress explained how everything worked, and was on the spot with drink and protein refills. Menu also had all the info you needed, including suggested cooking times for the various items. Good spot for a leisurely meal with friends, family!

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    Ann G.

    I had low expectations coming to this place but I was really surprised. It's an all you can eat shabu which I was excited about. My husband and I came here for dinner with his coworkers. It was $22.99/person for dinner but for both of us we paid a total of around $66 including gratuity since we had 11 people in our group. I ordered the go shabu spicy broth and my husband ordered the sukiyaki (vegetarian) broth. Both broths were delicious! You have to order the meats (beef, pork, lamb) and bowl of rice from your server but they are pretty fast at giving it to you. The seafood, sauces, and vegetables are on the buffet table so you can easily get that once you get your broth. They also have ice cream that you can scoop it out yourself. The meats, seafood, and sauces were great. The service was great also. Overall, this place is great and I recommend it.

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    Should I make reservations on a Saturday?

    Depends on lunch or dinner and if it's for a large party & dinner, I'd say yes. If it's only for a couple, they get you seated pretty quick. Hope this helps!

    I'm here at go shabu, what's a good dipping sauce off meat?

    I mixed sweet chili, chili oil, sesame sauce & garlic sauce. It turned out so bomb ! I just added more chili oil for extra spice.

    Do they have buffet on Saturday and Sunday? How much is the price for weekends?

    Lunch Adult $15.99 Vegetarian (not include seafood) $13.99… Read more

    Is the miso/curry soup vegan?

    No, if you choose the vegan option for buffet you can only have the vegan options for soups.

    Can I order ingredients to go?

    No, there is only dine in. Hope this helps!

    What's the pricing of lunch and dinner?

    Lunch $14.78 / adult $12.00 / senior & vegetarian… Read more

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    3.3
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    27.8 mi
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    Some of the food extremely greasy, some of the food extremely salty, all the food is very low…read morequality. Strong pass. By the way, is anyone know where the Pine Forest Cafe owner went?

    The difference between Royal Buffet (君臨閣) and other Chinese buffets around this part of town comes…read moredown to size and variety. The plus side (#1) is the abundant parking, practically guaranteed seating, and options that skew on the more authentic side of things. The downside is knowing the limitations that come with affordably priced buffets and quality of food. The official entrance is from the parking lot between Vinh Hoa (#2) and the massage. Plenty of folks will also enter from the back, which is through the Dynasty Plaza mall and takes a bit longer. It then becomes a question of stairs (parking lot) versus an escalator (mall). At $18-24 (lunch to holiday pricing), the prices aren't too steep for AYCE food. Kids 3 and under eat free but are otherwise subject to $13-14 per person. Non-water drinks are $2.39 a person, so definitely get as many refills as possible. The place is as massive on the inside as it looks on the outside. Window side seating offers an elevated view of Chinatown, but don't focus too much on the excessive finger prints along the windows. The seating is so abundant that almost any size group should have zero problem finding space. There is also a large private room that is ideal for special functions, equipped with TVs and a sound system. Food wise, it's a hodgepodge of all food types. Here's a breakdown in the stations: Mongolian Grill / Noodle Soup: This is a combo station where one can customize their stir fry. I had decent results with lo mein, an egg, some vegetables with beef slices. The person cooking drizzled sesame oil, soy sauce seasoning, and water and each time it took around 3-5 minutes. The noodle soups are a bit more standard but the options here are the noodle options are wonton noodle, beef noodle, seafood noodle, and beef pho. I wouldn't recommend ordering the latter. Fruits & Salads / Cold Dishes / Seafood: A standard selection of cold fruit salads, which is unsurprisingly the least exciting part of the buffet. I'm impressed with the variety of the sushi on the seafood end, but the presentation and fish quality is extremely mediocre. It won't deter most folks, since most people perceive value by loading up on the rolls. When in doubt, shoot for the sashimi. Entrees: With the exception of the eyesore dim sum and standard fried food selection, there is a solid selection of hot food. The weekend offerings is probably the best they'll have, but some standouts here included the thin ribeye slices, a solid mapo tofu with a kick, well seasoned clams, fish slices, pork spare ribs, a very solid steamed fish, and several varieties of fried noodle. Folks might enjoy the Chinese-American selection, which should have all the classics (sesame chicken, beef with broccoli, marinated chicken wings, etc.) and then some. Serviced as a decent job of clearing tables, offering water refills, cleaning the food counters, and replenishing empty trays. I appreciate some small touches, such as their multicolored plates for different selections, bathrooms, and well marked labels. Buffet lovers who are in it for the thrill of copious portions will likely enjoy what's available here. __________ (#1) Aside from one's waistline. (#2) https://www.yelp.com/biz/vinh-hoa-houston

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    29.8 mi
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