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Decided to drop in after a Trader Joe's haul. The service was quick and attentive. The colors and decor didn't make me feel like eating- red is kinda harsh and the chairs were hard. The food was acceptable, but underwhelming. Reading the reviews, there wasn't a popular dish mentioned. I'm wary of having sushi when I don't see a sushi bar. The Tom Yum soup was nicely flavored but it was difficult to tell if the shrimp were completely cooked- important since I'm allergic to raw. The shumai was tiny and somewhat tasteless. The Pad Thai was a total fail. Way too sweet, hardly any bean sprouts and tiny cubes of fried tofu with the mystery shrimp Not sure why the ratings are so high. No need to return.
Popped in for lunch today and I have to say this place is always a good choice! The staff is always kind and courteous. It's never terribly crowded and even so, it still feels intimate with the group with whom you're sharing a meal! They have daily lunch specials and BoGo sushi rolls. Friday's special is the pineapple fried rice (my favorite) and it was just as delicious as always! I also decided to get the dragon roll which is my forever favorite - something about that eel ! If you're looking for a delicious selection of Thai/Japanese fusion dishes, I cannot recommend Shaba Shabu for date night, lunch with friends/co-workers, or for business meetings!
I have dined here a few times. I wrote this review previously and it disappeared. I'm going to repost this review. While the sushi is great here. I question the service the last time I was here. There were two of us and the waiter refused to split the check. We were told because this was policy and it was written on the menu. I don't recall seeing this. I do understand not splitting checks is a normal practice for large parties. This was not that. I have never returned. I don't know that I will. This location isn't convenient to my part of town and honestly I haven't thought to go here since.
I absolutely love this place. Been coming for years. Whether take out or dine in, BOGO sushi or pad Thai & chicken teriyaki, they're always consistently good food, good service, and good prices. Something that I think they do better than a lot of other sushi places are the rolls on the BOGO menu. They have tons to pick from and they're all well priced. We just recently got 4 specialty rolls for less than $38.
6/7 visit: We had the taste for sushi and wanted to eat before hitting up Trader Joe's. Never shop on an empty stomach lol! I was happy to learn they offer BOGO rolls so this is a win. A very nice restaurant with a calm and quiet atmosphere. Well, we stopped by during lunch hours so I can only speak for this timeframe. We were quickly seated and promptly served. Our server was friendly and polite. He was familiar with the menu and helped us with any questions we had. We ordered chicken pad Thai, shrimp tempura roll and the spider roll. The rolls were good sized portions and flavorful. The pad Thai on the other hand didn't fit to my liking. The reason was the noodles used and the taste. It had a very sweet taste which I didn't like and they didn't use pad Thai noodles I am used to. They used a thinner noodle, which normally I would love but not in my pad Thai. I'm used to a thicker noodle. I would visit again for the bogo sushi if in the area.
Went early this evening and enjoyed the peace and quiet that this place offered. The service is excellent and the food is delicious! I had the Pad See Ewe and the Thai House salad with peanut dressing. The portions are LARGE!!! In the picture this is about half of my order as I couldn't finish it and took it to go!
This is a favorite lunch place for meeting up with friends and relatives as the atmosphere is quiet so you can actually carry on a conversation and hear it. It's in the Trader Joe's shopping center on Wake Forest Road near the beltline. Plenty of parking, even though it's a busy strip mall. They do take reservations, but usually there's no problem getting in (at least for lunch, can't attest for dinner). Love the Thai lunch specials. Not huge quantities, but very tasty and nicely prepared. Kee Mao and Basil Chicken are favorites. Do know if you order shrimp on a lunch meal, it will be just three. Great prices for the quality. They also have Japanese items on the menu including some BOGO rolls. I personally stick with Thai here, but have been with others who were happy with their Japanese selections. TIP: Look on line for their daily specials for both lunch and dinner. They also usually participate in Restaurant Week when it comes up.
Delicious food at this combo Japanaese/Thai spot. It's a storefront shop in a strip mall an hired by Trader Joe's. Plenty of free parking. The restaurant shares an entrance with a coffee shop. We were there for an early dinner so tables were plentiful but the place filled up quickly. Service is quick and pleasant. Approximately 10 minutes from order to service. Massaman curry with shrimp is delicious. Perfect shrimp, onion, avocado, potatoes in a pool of creamy curry sauce, slightly sweet with the tiniest bit of heat. Plus a crock of sticky rice to mix in. A favorite combination, done well. 1 point off for leaving the shrimp tails-on. It's a pain to fish the shrimp out and de-tail. Pineapple dried rice is a unique and tasty choice. Freshly wok-ed fried rice, tossed with chunks of pineapple and a few raisins make a nice combo of sweet and savory. This option included tofu - a BIG portion of cubed tofu, nicely stir-fried with a crunchy outside and soft inside. Lastly a couple of sushi rolls. The star is the sweet potato rolls. Small chunks of tempura-style sweet potato ensconced with veggies and topped with avocado. Tasty! A full menu of other choices to try... Will be back to this place!
Was told by a couple of coworkers that I must try Shabu Shabu as their sushi is amazing and I have to agree! I arrived at lunchtime, so it was pretty busy. The manager warmly greeted me and took me to my table. My waiter was a little cold and it felt like he was rushed. He sat down my menu and asked me right away what I wanted. I told him that I needed a couple of minutes and he did not come back or even around me for like 10 minutes. Before my stomach could eat itself he reappeared and took my order. I got their BOGO sushi deal, and decided to get the Wolfpack roll and Samurai roll. The Wolfpack roll has crab, avocado, scallions, and tempura flakes. The Samurai roll had cream cheese, salmon, and scallions. Wow! They give you a generous portion of fresh sushi along with ginger and Wasabi. Everything is fresh and so worth the wait! It still stays good as I could not finish the rolls and took them with me. I cannot wait to come back as a couple of dudes next to me had their Thai basil which came with tons of veggies! They highly recommend it as they get it every time. So I will be back!
The atmosphere in the restaurant was very inviting. The food was acceptable. We were a party of 8 people, and many of us commented that we didn't receive the kind of taste explosion that we were anticipating with the dishes that we ordered. One of our diners was from Thailand, and she felt the food was decent, not exceptional
oh my GOD!!! The service, the food, the people?? I've truly never had better sushi and service in my whole LIFE. It was so delicious and everything was so fresh!! it's a little expensive when getting two alcoholic drinks, but it was so worth it! Joy was a literal joy to have as a server, she always made sure we had plenty of water, and that we were always doing okay! I cannot WAIT to come back here!!
I stopped by here with some friends and got a Pad Thai with shrimp. The service was great and our waitress was very attentive and helpful! The Pad Thai had different noodles than I'm used to it but it was great.
Food: 4 Service: 4 Ambience: 4 Date/Time: 10/22/2026 11:45am Order: Chicken Pad Thai, Pineapple Thai Fried Rice Crowd: no one else in the dining area This was the first time back since close to when they opened many years ago. Back then there wasn't much in this shopping center where it's located but once Trader Joe's opened up, it's survived quite the expansion. The dining area to the left of the entrance has a clean look with warm colored walls and bamboo covered chairs. With that said, if you plan to have a long stay with friends, the bamboo chairs become hard on your bottom and the straight-back chair hard on your back. Service was good with a nice gentleman who looked like he could fit very well in a restaurant like Irregardless. He was pleasant, patient and attentive. The Pad Thai at medium spice was just a little less than expected with a little heat throughout. The taste was good with a little sweetness, thin slices of chicken and noodles that were shorter in length. The Pineapple Thai Fried Rice had less spice at medium spice and was also good. Overall, the experience was good and the price during lunchtime very reasonable about $11 per dish. Would recommend a visit if you're nearby. If you plan to sit awhile, bring a cushion! read more
6 months ago
Prior to a concert night, we were searching for a dinner option and the group agreed on sushi as an option. We came across ShabaShabu on Yelp and decided it was worth the try. Located in a shopping center, it was easy to get to with ample parking. The restaurant was fairly empty so we were seated as soon as we walked in. I was surprised to see such a large and comprehensive menu of both Japanese and Thai options, and honestly it could stand to either be slimmed or organized differently. So many pages of small print text made it hard to narrow down choices, and even some pictures could have helped here. We ended up with a variety of sushi, an appetizer, and a noodle dish. One of the big things here is the BOGO sushi offerings, which is certainly appealing for a value and variety standpoint. We made sure to order enough to maximize the discount, though it's important to remember they apply the discount to the cheapest items. One other weird quirk is they will only honor the BOGO for a single check, so if you're with a group and want to split checks this becomes a problem. Our group chose to have a single check and paid each other directly instead to make sure we got the discount. All of the food was pretty good. The sushi offerings were perfectly decent though nothing remarkable, but the value to quality balance needs to be taken into account. The restaurant itself could use a bit of work, since between hard chairs, lots of black and red paint, and mostly empty seats it didn't feel super inviting. Overall a decent option and I'd consider coming back, but wouldn't go out of my way for it. read more
24 days ago
The sushi was delicious, and it arrived quickly. The atmosphere was nice. The sushi looked amazing; I got a rainbow roll, and honestly, I have not seen a more colorful roll before! read more
10 days ago
Decided to drop in after a Trader Joe's haul. The service was quick and attentive. The colors and decor didn't make me feel like eating- red is kinda harsh and the chairs were hard. The food was acceptable, but underwhelming. Reading the reviews, there wasn't a popular dish mentioned. I'm wary of having sushi when I don't see a sushi bar. The Tom Yum soup was nicely flavored but it was difficult to tell if the shrimp were completely cooked- important since I'm allergic to raw. The shumai was tiny and somewhat tasteless. The Pad Thai was a total fail. Way too sweet, hardly any bean sprouts and tiny cubes of fried tofu with the mystery shrimp Not sure why the ratings are so high. No need to return. read more
2 months ago
Popped in for lunch today and I have to say this place is always a good choice! The staff is always kind and courteous. It's never terribly crowded and even so, it still feels intimate with the group with whom you're sharing a meal! They have daily lunch specials and BoGo sushi rolls. Friday's special is the pineapple fried rice (my favorite) and it was just as delicious as always! I also decided to get the dragon roll which is my forever favorite - something about that eel ! If you're looking for a delicious selection of Thai/Japanese fusion dishes, I cannot recommend Shaba Shabu for date night, lunch with friends/co-workers, or for business meetings! read more
I have dined here a few times. I wrote this review previously and it disappeared. I'm going to repost this review. While the sushi is great here. I question the service the last time I was here. There were two of us and the waiter refused to split the check. We were told because this was policy and it was written on the menu. I don't recall seeing this. I do understand not splitting checks is a normal practice for large parties. This was not that. I have never returned. I don't know that I will. This location isn't convenient to my part of town and honestly I haven't thought to go here since. read more
2 months ago
I absolutely love this place. Been coming for years. Whether take out or dine in, BOGO sushi or pad Thai & chicken teriyaki, they're always consistently good food, good service, and good prices. Something that I think they do better than a lot of other sushi places are the rolls on the BOGO menu. They have tons to pick from and they're all well priced. We just recently got 4 specialty rolls for less than $38. read more
6/7 visit: We had the taste for sushi and wanted to eat before hitting up Trader Joe's. Never shop on an empty stomach lol! I was happy to learn they offer BOGO rolls so this is a win. A very nice restaurant with a calm and quiet atmosphere. Well, we stopped by during lunch hours so I can only speak for this timeframe. We were quickly seated and promptly served. Our server was friendly and polite. He was familiar with the menu and helped us with any questions we had. We ordered chicken pad Thai, shrimp tempura roll and the spider roll. The rolls were good sized portions and flavorful. The pad Thai on the other hand didn't fit to my liking. The reason was the noodles used and the taste. It had a very sweet taste which I didn't like and they didn't use pad Thai noodles I am used to. They used a thinner noodle, which normally I would love but not in my pad Thai. I'm used to a thicker noodle. I would visit again for the bogo sushi if in the area. read more
2 years ago
Went early this evening and enjoyed the peace and quiet that this place offered. The service is excellent and the food is delicious! I had the Pad See Ewe and the Thai House salad with peanut dressing. The portions are LARGE!!! In the picture this is about half of my order as I couldn't finish it and took it to go! read more
This is a favorite lunch place for meeting up with friends and relatives as the atmosphere is quiet so you can actually carry on a conversation and hear it. It's in the Trader Joe's shopping center on Wake Forest Road near the beltline. Plenty of parking, even though it's a busy strip mall. They do take reservations, but usually there's no problem getting in (at least for lunch, can't attest for dinner). Love the Thai lunch specials. Not huge quantities, but very tasty and nicely prepared. Kee Mao and Basil Chicken are favorites. Do know if you order shrimp on a lunch meal, it will be just three. Great prices for the quality. They also have Japanese items on the menu including some BOGO rolls. I personally stick with Thai here, but have been with others who were happy with their Japanese selections. TIP: Look on line for their daily specials for both lunch and dinner. They also usually participate in Restaurant Week when it comes up. read more
Delicious food at this combo Japanaese/Thai spot. It's a storefront shop in a strip mall an hired by Trader Joe's. Plenty of free parking. The restaurant shares an entrance with a coffee shop. We were there for an early dinner so tables were plentiful but the place filled up quickly. Service is quick and pleasant. Approximately 10 minutes from order to service. Massaman curry with shrimp is delicious. Perfect shrimp, onion, avocado, potatoes in a pool of creamy curry sauce, slightly sweet with the tiniest bit of heat. Plus a crock of sticky rice to mix in. A favorite combination, done well. 1 point off for leaving the shrimp tails-on. It's a pain to fish the shrimp out and de-tail. Pineapple dried rice is a unique and tasty choice. Freshly wok-ed fried rice, tossed with chunks of pineapple and a few raisins make a nice combo of sweet and savory. This option included tofu - a BIG portion of cubed tofu, nicely stir-fried with a crunchy outside and soft inside. Lastly a couple of sushi rolls. The star is the sweet potato rolls. Small chunks of tempura-style sweet potato ensconced with veggies and topped with avocado. Tasty! A full menu of other choices to try... Will be back to this place! read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Was told by a couple of coworkers that I must try Shabu Shabu as their sushi is amazing and I have to agree! I arrived at lunchtime, so it was pretty busy. The manager warmly greeted me and took me to my table. My waiter was a little cold and it felt like he was rushed. He sat down my menu and asked me right away what I wanted. I told him that I needed a couple of minutes and he did not come back or even around me for like 10 minutes. Before my stomach could eat itself he reappeared and took my order. I got their BOGO sushi deal, and decided to get the Wolfpack roll and Samurai roll. The Wolfpack roll has crab, avocado, scallions, and tempura flakes. The Samurai roll had cream cheese, salmon, and scallions. Wow! They give you a generous portion of fresh sushi along with ginger and Wasabi. Everything is fresh and so worth the wait! It still stays good as I could not finish the rolls and took them with me. I cannot wait to come back as a couple of dudes next to me had their Thai basil which came with tons of veggies! They highly recommend it as they get it every time. So I will be back! read more
The atmosphere in the restaurant was very inviting. The food was acceptable. We were a party of 8 people, and many of us commented that we didn't receive the kind of taste explosion that we were anticipating with the dishes that we ordered. One of our diners was from Thailand, and she felt the food was decent, not exceptional read more
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2 years ago
oh my GOD!!! The service, the food, the people?? I've truly never had better sushi and service in my whole LIFE. It was so delicious and everything was so fresh!! it's a little expensive when getting two alcoholic drinks, but it was so worth it! Joy was a literal joy to have as a server, she always made sure we had plenty of water, and that we were always doing okay! I cannot WAIT to come back here!! read more
4 years ago
I stopped by here with some friends and got a Pad Thai with shrimp. The service was great and our waitress was very attentive and helpful! The Pad Thai had different noodles than I'm used to it but it was great. read more
5 years ago
Awesome takeout option! I spontaneously ordered takeout lunch online on a rainy day, and ShabaShabu did not disappoint. With an estimated wait time of up to 45min, it was ready under 20! Such quick response and great quality. Next time, I'll definitely come back to eat inside - the interior is lovely! read more
3 years ago
Best Thai place ever!!!! The homemade coconut cake is to die for - not too sweet but light fluffy and airy. Tom kha is perfect and the red curry is definitely the best I've had in years. Couldn't even critique anything even if I wanted to. Plus the manager Peter is super sweet and will go out of his way to help you with a smile:) will definitely be my new spot! read more
2 years ago
I'd ordered very enjoyable, sushi takeout from here but it was my first experience dining in. The menu is optimized to allow choices between Thai or Japanese style food. The cocktail menu is fairly priced and full of variety. We enjoyed each item and our server was very helpful with "tie breaker" type recommendations. We'll be back. read more
This is a great spot for good food and good sushi with family and friends. My family and I stopped by this restaurant after church on Sunday for some lunch. It was fairly empty so we had no issues getting a seat right away and getting our food on time. There is an option of booth or regular seating. It has a modern set up which created a nice atmosphere for dining. I really liked how the menu is set up where sushi rolls are buy one get one free and dinner is available and served all day every day. Our server was professional and greeted us with pleasantries. We ordered soup, entrées, and sushi. All items came out in a timely manner. Everything was cooked well and tasted great. One of the sushi rolls ordered was supposed to be spicy but there was no real spiciness to it; nevertheless, it tasted really good despite that. We enjoyed our visit and would visit again. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I ordered Doordash from this restaurant ...as an ex-dasher, I k ew the name and wanted to give it a try. I got Thai coffee, Fresh Rolls and Shrimp Pad Thai. The coffee- It was disgusting. I tried... I'm an avid coffee fan and love a good Thai coffee. This- no. Gross- it just wasn't right and not worth drinking. I had the fresh rolls. One busted open, the filling was almost all lettuce, very few other fillings, drrryyyy pork and fishy tasting shrimp. I know a good summer roll- this was NOOOOT it. I then gave the Pad Thai a shot. I NEVER waste food- but after a few tries and alterations- it was inedible. 3 shrimp in the whole dish, dry and hard to swallow, pad Thai was pasty, dry, and inedible. TERRIBLE... splurged (VERY expensive- almost $35!!!), In hopes for a great meal... quite the opposite. AWFUL!!! read more
4 years ago
First and last time! How do you screw up Pad Thai? Somehow they did. No flavor or sauce. Sushi tasted old, dry, and the ultra violet green wasabi was unnatural. We tried calling (18 times) and phone was either off the hook or it just rang. read more
Man, this place brings back memories! I used to eat here when I was in undergrad (many, many moons ago). Not sure why we stopped going, but a friend suggested we go there. We did a call in order for pick-up. Looking at the Google menu my friend ordered: Chicken Pad Thai Soft Shell Crab & Chicken Yellow Curry First, she was told that Soft Shell Crab & Chicken Yellow Curry was not in their system. She let them know, she was looking at the menu and they might want to update it as that's what was showing. After so additional confusion from the person taking the order, they decided on how it would be ordered and confirmed the order. We await 20 to 30 mins to leave and pick-up the food. Once she arrives, she checks the order. It's incorrect - now what went from a 20 to 30 min wait, turns into almost an 1 hour long transaction to get the food. They gave her extra chicken for the wait. She said the Pad Thai was good. They provided a good amount for the serving. As well, she stated the crab was good. I ate the crispy chicken curry. The flavor of the curry was amazing! Very flavor packed. If you are not used to curry, please note that when it separates - there is a LARGE film of oil that sits at the top as the rest of the ingredients fall to the bottom. My only complaint was the breaded chicken. There was SOOO much of it, it took away from the dish. At one point, it was if I was eating breading with rice and curry sauce - not appeasing. Since, I wasn't there I can't speak for how COVID19 protocol was taken. I will assume it was good, as my friend will not order or enter anywhere they are not following protocol properly. read more
4 years ago
Nice ambiance with cool music going on. They have a very cozy bar with lot of drinks options. We ordered Japanese Fried Rice with BOGO Sushi roles. Everything was perfectly done and very delicious. Service was okay, no big complains. Overall a great place if you are hungry for Thai/Japanese food. read more
3 years ago
First off the service was excellent. My daughter got the Thai ice tea which was delicious. We started with the edamame and bk shrimp. Both were good but the bk shrimp was a favorite! We also had the yakiniku with beef and fried rice. We will be back! read more
4 years ago
I went here for the first time with a friend of mine, and I will be back! The service and food were both great! Pierce was our server, he had the perfect balance of checking in but not being annoying! I ordered the lychee orange cucumber drink and it was sooooo good, very refreshing! I was torn between ordering the chicken or shrimp pad thai and ended up with chicken. The food had great presentation and flavor. The portion size was perfect too! I wanted to try the miso soup too but forgot to order it with my meal so I ate that after my pad Thai and that was really good too! I am looking forward to future visits. Thank you for a great dining experience! read more
I came here for a quick lunch in the area. It was really empty and the greeting was very dry and the vibes were off. It felt like we were a "burden." Not sure if they were short staffed but the customer service and hospitality were lacking. The food was lack luster in my opinion and the beef in my dish tasted old. My husbands dish had more flavor and tasted fresh but I would not go back personally. He was happy with his dish. read more
1 year ago
4 years ago
Should have known when a simple Barcardi & Soda tasted horrible!!! Honestly don't know why; maybe they squeezed a bunch of lime juice in it. We had the saytay chicken appetizer which was lukewarm and had the worst peanut sauce we ever tasted! The tofu meal was completely uncooked inside & the waitress didn't care. She said "oh I'm sorry you didn't like your meal"!! The beef dish was was supposed to be in a spicy ginger sauce but tasted more like teriyaki - it was sweet?! Barely ate and both left hungry with stomach aches soon after. Avoid this place at ALL costs!!! read more
5 years ago
Kind of messy for sushi. Our volcano was a pile of ingredients just lopped onto the plate. The fried roll while the most flavorful, was drenched in sauces. The fresh avocado soup as delightful as was the other fresh roll, but it's presentation was lost on the plate. I felt like the ginger may have been the star of the plate. The appetizer sampler plate was hardly more than 3 bites of food. Maybe the Thai food is better, the sushi was a bit of a bust. read more
3 years ago
After not finding a restaurant in the area that serves lamb shanks. I decided to do a full 360 and get some Thai food instead. Well I figured I would get the pad thai which is a dish I truly enjoy. I ordered the Shrimp Pad Thai ( rice noodle stir-fry, eggs, bean sprouts and roasted peanuts). The good thing is the stir-fried rice noodles were really good. The portion size was really good. They must have used a quail egg because it was at best minimal in this dish. The price of shrimp must be really high because they rationed them on my plate a a total of 5. It did come with tofu which I didn't want but I have no problem eating. So one star for my waitress who was okay. 1 * for the portion size and taste of the noodles. The third star goes for overall atmosphere, it does strain me to give this place a third star. read more
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