Delicious food, calm atmosphere, and great service. It was my first time trying Jin Shabu, but the experience was wonderful and I can't wait to visit again. They offer a sort of cook-it-yourself experience where you order up to two kinds of broths, and they bring them to you in a large pot that goes over your tabletop grill. You receive meats from your server, and have access to a self-serve bar of vegetables, noodles, seafood, and spices. Because it is so customizable you can really experiment with flavors and come up with some delightful combinations. I was a big fan of the brisket and octopus in the spicy broth, and my fiancée enjoyed the pork belly in the sweet broth. Both pots also complemented each other quite well! My favorite part of the ambiance was the privacy curtains. Because tables are all next to each other I imagine it would be easy to see what other diners are doing, but the curtains add a sense of privacy that made us feel like we were almost dining alone. Our service was also excellent. We had several people working in the restaurant come by during the meal to make sure we had all the broth, water, and meats that we wanted. Definitely try Jin Shabu! It is delicious and well worth the money spent! read more

Jin Shabu - Hotpot and a bottle of hot sake. - Hot Pot Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Pros: Great selection of meats! Very tender and juicy. The all you can eat veggie buffet table also had really fresh mushrooms and greens. Staff were very cordial to guests. Super fun hanging out with a group of friends, but there are also more intimate booths for smaller parties. Perfect for a date or a family event. Cons: The soup bases are very salty while the flavor didn't quite meet expectations (I.e. mala spicy broth could've been spicier, and the tonkatsu broth didn't really taste like tonkotsu) Overall, this is a solid hotpot restaurant! read more

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A couple of days ago, I complained about Jin Shabu overcharging my wife and I for our lunch. I am happy to report that their GM, Daniel, had restored my faith in retail restaurants. He contacted me and researched my complaint. He acknowledged their error and has offered to not only refund the overcharge, but will also comp our entire meal. That is very generous and gracious on his part. Like I said previously, their food and service is very good, and this concession on Daniel's part is most appreciated and professional! read more

Excellent food great date night recommend the Sake Bombs. Broth and noodles on point read more

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They are pretty pricey. I do like their soups for the fun of doing shabu although I could do it at home for less. I enjoy the hot steaming pot of soup and swishing the sliced meat inside. I usually get impatient and I just dump a bunch of the sliced meat at the bottom of the pan and load the top up with vegetables. I like doing the same at home with a hot pot of chicken or beef stock. I like the thinly sliced cuts of meat and making my own dipping sauce. I usually have the white stalky mushrooms or the Chinese cabbage. Mostly self serve, but you ask the staff for more thinly skiced meat and water or other beverages. They take away the empty raw meat trays. They can get really busy and packed with people, especially during the winter or cooler months. read more

Came in with a party of 4 for my b-day. We were greeted by host and sat towards the back bathroom area. They have there curtains to keep tables separated. Lucky for us people didn't sit there til after we were about to leave. We ordered the Deluxe ($39.99)/person: (Left over charge $5.99/person) 01.Prime brisket 02. Beef belly 03. Premium Prime chuck eye roll 4. Pork belly 05. Beef belly 06. Australian lamb 07. Wagyu beef eye round Our broths were Spicy Katsuobushi and Tonkotsu broth (pork based broth). You allowed only 2 and they bring the meat out on large slab plates. They don't have the plates labeled it's easy to forget what plate has what meat. The broth heats up with two burners controlled by the sever. In the middle they have rice, noodles, and veggies to cook with your items. Everything was good my only complaint is that I enjoyed eating with my friends but would've preferred separate sections to cook our items. My friend wanted to cook her veggies but it's just mixed in with everything. So you don't really know whose is whose. Also she doesn't like pork so she only used the one spicy broth. The server does bring broth to keep items cooking. Other than that everything else was good. read more

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So yummy and good variety! I love a hot pot place with self-serve veggies and seafood! I was grateful that they let me come in with my luggage and sit by myself :) read more

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Overated. $100 for my wife and I. After figuring out how it works we grabbed our veggies and whatever. Put them in the broth and ate something that was extremely average. When you spend that kind of $$$, there needs to be a wow factor which was missing. We left hungry!! Told our nephew and he said he went there once and he won't go back. We feel the same. read more

I have clearly taught my kids to love Asian culture and food. They both requested to go to this place for a family dinner. Shabu shabu is basically various flavors of broth to cook your chosen selection of meats. They provide a bar of self-serve accompaniments like veggies, proteins such as tofu, rice and other sauces like ponzu or peanut sauce. I highly recommend this since it's a nice interactive way to eat with the family. Careful if you have young children since the hot pot is on the table. You can choose from a variety of meat options such as chicken, pork belly, beef belly, chuck beef in finely sliced portions so they cook quickly in the broth. We always leave stuffed and having spent a nice time together as a family. The staff is always helpful to check on your progress and quite attentive to help serve you. read more

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Loved this spot. My bf and I were so excited to find a shabu spot and this place did not disappoint. Coming from Florida where we can't find it at all, this was such a nice surprise. The meats were great, the broth was delicious and the veggies to choose from were great as well. If we visit again, we will be back. read more

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We went for AYCE lunch. It's a big place with plenty of tables. I like the curtains between each table, makes it feel private. The waitress was really nice. We got the 2 brisket and eye roll only because if you don't eat every meat you order they charge you for what's left so we were pacing ourselves. And it was plenty, probably could have started out with 3 servings instead. There was of course other meats we could have asked for included in the price like chicken or beef belly but it would have been too much. We also got a bunch of veggies from the buffet. I love mushrooms so loaded my plate up with that. I wasn't crazy about the fish and shrimp cakes, they tasted super super fishy. Also mushrooms were fresh except the shiitake were dried which made them very chewy when cooked. The broths were flavorful but not overpowering. And it was so easy to cook your own food! I like the experience, I left very full. read more

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I can't believe I've never reviewed this place, I've been here probably 10-15 times. Hot pot location, their meats are always good quality here. I really like their bar in the middle with all the extras you can get, seafood, noods, rice, veggies, etc.. you can get as much or as little as you'd like! Always a good time coming here! Everyone is so polite and patient. We were never without water or never waiting on someone. And the prices aren't crazy! Between here and their sister location, this company is amazing! read more

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We went for lunch and it was awesome! All the ingredients tasted fresh and there were lots of options. We went with the spicy broth over the mala and it wasn't very strong. The staff were all nice and the inside was clean. Definitely recommend this place for a fun filling lunch! read more

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Hotpot...check! Meats...check! Soju...check check! AYCE at a fair price with ingredients so pure and fresh, you'll want to shake a stick at them! But please don't :o I'm talking crisp veggies, bright colored meats, and choice of broth base to twirl your senses. Condiments in abundance to accompany your shabu shabu swirl swirl. Wonderful clean environment to perch yourself and enjoy. Wow! I need some soju to accompany the FREE Hinoki box; a wooden bamboo box that cooks the meat through the hot pot steam. Delicious! And somehow eating here feels healthy. Please take a look at the photos to give you an insight to the delectable amazing treats that await you at Jin Shabu. Must make mention that Miss Kayling whom has given extremely wonderful service is a huge plus to coming here again and again. Please note: *I earned my angels wings here *prices differ from lunch to dinner so keep this in mind. *there is a 2 hour limit to ayce so act accordingly ;) *plenty of parking as located in a large shopping center Thank you for reading! Stay safe while enjoying life read more

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Jin Shabu Review: A Carnivore's Paradise with a Side of Zen Nestled in the heart of Chandler, AZ, Jin Shabu is where the art of shabu-shabu meets the spirit of communal dining. If you're a meat lover, this place is your Mecca. The moment you walk in, you're greeted by the sight of thinly sliced beef, marbled to perfection, laid out like edible art on black platters. The Meat: The beef selection is a feast for the eyes and the palate. Each slice promises a melt-in-your-mouth experience, with just the right amount of fat to ensure every bite is juicy and flavorful. It's like they've managed to capture the essence of steak in a form so delicate, you'd think it was crafted by a sushi master. The Broth: The broths are where things get interesting. You can choose from a variety of bases, from the traditional clear broth to a spicy miso that'll wake up your taste buds. Each pot arrives with a wooden lid, reminiscent of a Japanese hot spring bath, keeping your meal warm and inviting. The Sides: The sides are an adventure in themselves. A bowl of rice with a hint of seasoning, a plate of veggies including enoki mushrooms, cabbage, and tofu, all waiting to be dipped into your bubbling broth. And let's not forget the dumplings, little pockets of joy that add a comforting touch to your meal. The Ambiance: The setting is minimalist yet warm, with wooden tables and modern decor that make you feel like you're in a chic, yet cozy eatery in Tokyo. It's perfect for both a romantic date or a lively gathering with friends. The Verdict: Jin Shabu isn't just about eating; it's about experiencing food in a communal, almost ritualistic manner. It's where the simplicity of ingredients meets the complexity of flavors, all simmering together in a pot of love. If you're in Chandler and craving something beyond the usual, Jin Shabu is your go-to for a dining experience that's both intimate and indulgent. Just remember, here, patience is a virtue - the slow cook of shabu-shabu rewards those who wait. Rating: If I had to rate this experience, I'd give it a solid 4.5 out of 5 hot pots. The only reason it's not a perfect score? Because perfection is an ever-moving target, and Jin Shabu keeps you coming back to chase it. read more

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The best part about this place is that the buffet line is full of veggies. I love that you can get as much as you want and don't have to wait. The sauces are also delicious. The meats came out fast and sliced perfectly thin so it cooked so quickly. The tables are spaced apart and so it didn't feel cramped with too many people. 10/10 recommend read more

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Came to Arizona for a basketball tournament. Jin Shabu was on our list of eats because my son and husband had come here previously when travelling for bball. They really liked it and wanted to go again. We got here around 7 on a Friday evening. The 3 of us got seated right away. The process of ordering was very quick. The little buffet of noodles, veggies and sauce was loaded with a lot of good stuff. The meat was quality, our favorites were the brisket and wagyu. We got the tonkotsu and original soup base, they were mild in flavor but very good. Service was friendly and efficient and the restaurant had a good amount of seating. The only negative was the bathroom. I won't post pictures but it was DISGUSTING. There was no toilet paper and there was trash all over the floors. It looked like it had not received any attention the entire week. read more

I have been here a few times, and every time has been great. Most recently, my party of 8 came here to celebrate a birthday. Note to make reservations beforehand because this place can get busy on a dinner night. We were assisted immediately and had our pots ordered immediately. They can do a split broth so we chose for Tonkotsu and Spicy Katsuobushi. Both broths were delicious and not overpowering. Subtle flavor and the spicy wasn't overbearing. This place is an AYCE and has two options: Premium (5 meat option) and Deluxe (7 meat option). The price per person is $36.99 and $39.99, respectively. They have a mini sauce bar and area to grab your toppings for your hot pot. This ranges from vegetables, noodles, and seafood. I wish they added enoki mushrooms to make it even more perfect! The service was fast and plenty of time to dine in and enjoy your meal. A nice addition that separates this place from other AYCE places is their special "Beef Belly Hinoki Box". This is so delicious! The meat is very tender, soft, and melts in your mouth. It is plated on top of a bed of bean sprouts and steamed over your broth. My recommendation is to do this FIRST before you enjoy your other meats. read more

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Had the family with me for some hot pot. You have to get your sides of what you want with your soup. Ordered the 3 types of beef. Pretty good food. Service was good too. A little dark and the curtains between other tables is kinda annoying. But overall good. read more

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Yum yum yum! I always come here if I'm craving hotpot even and it's far from my house but I still make the drive!! I love their sauce bar and the fact that I can go and mix what I want to create a perfect blend to either dip my things into to, or to mix with my soup! The selection or veggies and seafood is great as well, and the meat selection is always very nice quality and the amounts are perfect! The service has never lacked here and everyone is always so kind and accommodating! The place itself is always clean and well take care of and their music is always good too! read more

If you like cooking your food in broth by yourself, then this is a place for you. I wasn't really impressed. I guess this is what a hot pot is, but I won't be returning. read more

Jin Shabu - If you like cooking your own food, in broth then this is the place for you. I wasn't impressed.. it was okay at the most. - Hot Pot Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

- Food: this is my favorite shabu place in Chandler. I enjoy the broth, veggie and meat/seafood selections they offer. - Service: the servers always friendly and never overattentive or hovering. I love that they check on us with calm demeanor and consideration, it's a huge bonus. - Ambiance: I enjoy the warm lighting, the cozy atmosphere and the division of seats for privacy of each party. Lighting and feelings are quite important to restaurant running and I appreciate they paid attention to this. It's not upscale or anything too fancy, it's homey and inviting. read more

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I enjoyed my dinner here. Accidentally brought the rain from Seattle with me so having some warm soup was so nice. It's an ayce shabu place. We don't have that back in Seattle to my knowledge so I was pretty excited to have some Asian food haha. You order the meats and seafood, noodles and such are in a little buffet area. My friend ordered the original broth and miso. I loaded up my plate with veggies and tons of seafood. The beef belly box was so yummy! Definitely get that when you're here. We also ordered a side of brisket for dinner. I personally like the miso broth as the original one was kind of bland to me. Overall I had a good time here! read more

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Very good hot pot! My husband and I love hot pot so we were very happy with this experience. Everything was very clean and simple to order. We had the miso broth and the sukiyaki broth. I highly recommend the deluxe meats, especially the wagu. read more

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Hello my food eaters, here's another one to try and give your feedback, it was lunch for us today my wife Jen and friend Lexie, this has been our second trip and again was very happy with our selection for lunch, the restaurant is very nice with plenty of seating for small or large groups, the ambiance was nice for a lunch time dinning. we were seating with in 5 minutes, service was excellent and everything was explained on what to do. We made our way to the island bar with all the goodie's to choose from and started building our ingredients for the soup base, remember for the price your paying you can make as many trips for the goodie's and ask for additional meats. We all left stuffed and happy and will be back with more friends so they can experience what we did. read more

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This place is so so good. I just wish I lived closer. Or maybe it's better for my wallet that I don't haha. 10/10 recommend.

We love to come and eat here especially when it's cold out.the service is great and check on you and if you'd like more meat. The food bar where all the other treats are is great too. You get to make your own dipping sauce as you like. We would be coming back all the time but it's getting so expensive for us to eat there. They keep raising the prices, we went for lunch and it was before the cut off time and they charged us dinner. read more

Jin Shabu - My boys & I love this place but it's getting pricey. - Hot Pot Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

Very expensive for what you get. There aren't a lot of protein options, so the selection felt pretty limited. The place also wasn't as clean as I expected, which was disappointing. Overall, the price doesn't match the quality or variety. I really wanted to like it, but it just didn't live up to what I hoped for. read more

Love coming to Jin Shabu. Easily my favorite hot pot spot in east valley. Most recently I came on a Sunday evening and had to wait about an hour with a party of 5. They only have like 2 tables for larger parties but the hostess allowed us to sit at 2 tables side by side if we would like to not have to wait for those which was very nice of her. They have great soup broths - really love the new Mala one, but everything in this place is well organized and kept. There's an AYCE area in the middle with your veggies and seafood options. Not as many options as some AYCE places I've been in like Cali, but a good amount. Plenty of choices to make your own sauce as well. The servers are very quick on meat orders, and I love the ambiance! Been here multiple times one of my favorites if I'm in the mood for AYCE! read more

First timer and this was a great experience! Service was great, the server was nice and explained how everything works. The place is clean and everything was super fast. We ordered the tonkotsu and spicy jin shabu broths. Came back with plates full of boy choy, cabbage, sprouts, vermicelli noodles and all the things! Definitely don't forget the garlic and sauces at the end of the buffet area. Meat quality was good and we tried a few different kinds. The brisket, beef belly and chuck. Everything was so flavorful and hit the spot for a rare grey gloomy day in Phoenix. read more

My grandma was visiting Arizona and requested a restaurant that she doesn't have in North Carolina. My husband and I found Jin Shabu on Yelp and it was highly recommended. We were seated right away and the staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to get us set up and off to our devices within minutes. Each table has a hot pot that can be 1 or 2 broths. The cold table in the middle of the restaurant has every vegetable & side dish imaginable. It's an all-you-can-eat set up so the only stipulation would be to eat everything and leave no leftovers. Overall, we had a great time and it was delicious! read more

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This place definitely gets very busy so be sure to get there early and add yourself to their waitlist. My husband and I waited some time but worth it in the end. We liked that there was a buffet of whatever add ins you wanted in the middle and the hot pot was split into two so you could do two different broths. Our server was very friendly and attentive to us especially during the busy time! Definitely a place to go back to and enjoy! read more

I am ashamed that I have been to this place so many times yet for some reason I haven't dropped a review yet! Well Jin shabu is great. All you can eat shabu style where you can pick up to two different broth. The meat is of good quality and will keep coming. At the center of the restaurant is the toppings bar: veggies, noodles, seafood, fish cakes, anything your hot pot dreams are made of. There is also a sauce bar. The food is simply delicious. read more

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Great spot for a date or group. My only complaint is the two broth order comes in a poorly divided pot, so impossible to keep one side truly vegetarian Great place to go if really hungry, otherwise a bit pricey. read more

I tried the lunch buffet at Jin Shabu and it was ok but could've been better. I went with one friend and wished I went with more because we ordered 3 types of meat and they gave us so much of it, we couldn't eat enough to try the rest of what they served. Maybe they would do half portions of meat if we asked but I didn't know they would bring that much. The broths we tried were ok, the sauces I mixed were good. We didn't get the special "free" box because we thought they would just bring it and by the time we could ask for it, we were full. We did ask for the free shaved ice (they don't tell you this is included either as far as I could tell, I found out by eavesdropping on another table lol). I would come back with a bigger group next time. read more

This place hits everytime, good service, fresh meats, good selection of items to get at the food bars. Very clean.

This is our favorite restaurant in Arizona. We have never had a bad meal here. The only con to the restaurant is that they can get super busy so we always eat very early to avoid long waits. We arrived a tad bit later than usual so we were pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. It is an all you can eat Shabu Shabu restaurant so I wore my slacks with an elastic waistband. Lol . If anyone is not familiar with Shabu Shabu it is a Japanese hotpot meal where you choose the kind of broth you want to cook in. Then you cook assorted super thin meats, seafood and vegetables in the boiling broth and dip in either Ponzu or a Sesame Sauce. At this restaurant they have a self serve bar for the vegetables, kimchi, noodles and sauces. Then the server brings the meats as you order them. The meat is shaved paper thin so it cooks in a few seconds and is melt in your mouth tender. This is the first time that there was a little gristle in one of the cuts of meat. I think it was just a fluke. If there was a 4.5 star rating I might have taken off half a star for that but with the great service and the perfect history I can give five stars with certainty. The dinner includes Bingsu for dessert. It is a Korean shaved ice with sweet red beans, condensed milk and mochi. It is a Japanese style restaurant that is Korean owned. I will frequent this restaurant every time I am in Arizona. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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Gr8 AYCE MEAT selections Service was efficient Ambiance like in asia Def recommend for those who never tried HotPot family style read more

Jin Shabu - Hot Pot Near Me - Chandler, Arizona

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Hot pot hot pot get it here! We really enjoyed this hot pot spot. It was my first time trying it and it was delicious. The service was remarkably friendly and helped us out. They have curtains which separate tables which allow is really nice for privacy. I think I need to try more places to truly see how many stars this place was but I think we got lucky here! read more

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I got off work at 8:30 on a Saturday night and drove 35 minutes to eat dinner. I arrive at 9:05 because based on THEIR OWN WEBSITE they close at 10. I was told immediately they will not seat me and they have a hard cutoff at 9. I asked how was I to know because based on their website they close at 10, to which the host tells me I "should have called them". Another guy walks up and tells me "as my coworker said, we have a hard cutoff, you should have checked Yelp or our website to know that". Rude service, inaccurate descriptions, and since when did Yelp supersede the website- which I also could not find anything regarding a cut off time an HOUR prior to closing. Don't spend your money here. Over an hour of driving for nothing. read more