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    Shabu Day

    4.2 (96 reviews)
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    SHABU DAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Broths
    Bethany B.

    This is a beloved local spot for all you can eat hot pot. The set up is that for most groups (bigger groups get more options) you will select two broths (out of three) and two meats (out of five). They will serve the hot broth and all the fixings on the side to build. This comes with noodles, veggie selections (cabbage, bok choy, mushrooms), pot stickers, fish cakes, and your meat choices. You can customize it with the sauces at the table and of course free refills of anything on the table. The service is quick. The food is outstanding. The broth flavors are legitimately 10/10. Yes it's not as customizable as some other places but it is so good. It is pretty small in there so if it's filled up, and with it being all you can eat, your wait could potentially be a bit high. It's $28 a person. Don't pass this up.

    Christy A.

    Thoroughly enjoyed my first experience at Shabu Day. I was invited to join friends for a special occasion. We sat down to a table equipped with a heated ceramic plate. Here; the large split bowl of broth sits (we had 2 different broths in a split bowl). Full plate of fresh veggies, noodles & delicious sauces. Staff instructed us on cook timing & additional options available to broaden our experience such as sauce selection. He came by regularly to check on us as well as refill broth & food items....the all you can eat is indeed "all you can eat". We left fully satisfied & eager to return. ~Christy

    Ebuwa E.

    Prompt and organized service in a no-frills hotpot restaurant - what's not to love?! The seating was tastefully done - you have single and multiple diner combos to accommodate different parties. The broth had an amazing mouthfeel, flavors steadily climbing as your hotpot stewed. Price point's reasonable too - a flat fee with the option to request more ingredients as you dine. Yes, I would dine here again with a bigger party.

    Quyen H.

    We had a great hotpot experience at Shabu day tonight. We got seated immediately upon arrival. I like how spacious and clean the place is. We ordered the beef broth and house spicy broth with brisket and premium beef sirloin. The beef broth was very flavorful. I also liked the dipping sauces here. Outstanding service and attentive staffs. I think the price is fair for AYCE.

    Sides for Hot Pot
    Brian J.

    My friends and I went to Shabu Day recently, and really enjoyed our experience. We were able to try both the Shabu Day House Spicy Broth and the Sukiyaki Broth. They were both excellent with depths of flavor. We were disappointed at first about the lack of rice, but the noodles were a good substitution for rice. Overall we were excited about the experience and eager to go back!

    Sukiyaki and Spicy Broths
    Vineela B.

    Shabu Day is a lovely little place on Olive that serves all you can eat hot pot. This is the type of meal where you need to come hungry to get the most value / enjoyment. The restaurant can get packed during peak hours, so expect a wait if you come then. Parking is also limited, but there is street parking available behind the restaurant. When selecting meats, you can choose between three types of beef and two different types of pork. After each round, you can switch what you get to try the other types. They also provide complimentary ramen, bok choy, dumplings, fish balls, mushrooms, and cabbage. For dipping sauces there are three put out on the table (spicy, sweet, and savory). Each time I got to Shabu Day I stick to the Sukiyaki and Spicy broths, as it makes for a flavorful experience. Overall, I'd recommend Shabu Day to anyone in the STL area craving hot pot. It's always a delicious and enjoyable meal. And be prepared to leave the restaurant smelling like hot pot!

    Leah N.

    The broth are flavorful. I went with my boyfriend here today and we have the sukiyaki broth and the shabu day house spicy broth. I like the spicy broth the most. This place is pretty new to the area. Parking is limited in the back. We have to park on the side due to coming today on Sunday night. This place is pretty busy, packed but we still manage to find a tablet when we got here. Food is pretty limited to 3 beefs and two pork, pretty simple and limited therefore minus a star. Have a bowl of vegetable with dumplings and fish balls to put in the broth. Hopefully more variety of selections in the future. Service was great and fast. People there are nice and attentive even during busy time. Definitely recommended especially when hungry since it is all you can eat

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    Ted Anthony U.

    Shabu Day Overall: 4.6 - If you're looking for a delicious hot pot. I would recommend this restaurant. Tips: - Parking - You can park on the east side of the restaurant. If you're facing the front of the restaurant door. Food & Drink: ***** - The food is delicious. - we ordered 2 broths and both had flavor from the start. - Whenever you order it comes with complimentary veggies - Comes with 3 dipping sauces all are perfectly good with the meat. Price: ***** - For the price of 26.99 (price as of this review). Everything is worth the price. Customer Service: **** - The water refill test failed, that's minus one star - Excellent customer service. Ambiance: ***** - The first time you come to this place it doesn't feel restaurant you are in a traditional Asian restaurant. - Hard to distinguish if this is a Korean or Japanese or Chinese hot pot. - It feels like you are in a modern restaurant Cleanliness: **** - Little bit messy Disclaimer: I'm not a professional food critic. The opinions and thoughts expressed in this review reflect only my view. This review receives no payment or other compensation from the place reviewed. Each Category rate Is 0 - 5 Stars. I round up the overall

    Pork Tenderloin
    Angie S.

    Driving down Olive in Olivette is a true Asian culinary adventure and on one corner sits a brightly lit hot pot restaurant. The menu is simple. You pick two broths (sweet, beef, spicy) and some accompanying meats (beef or pork) and they deliver you a split pot with two broths easy to stock full of meat, ramen noodles, mushrooms boo choy, and cabbage. The broths are so flavorful. There are accompanying sauces to explore as well, sweet, spicy, and a house spice which is sweet but also vinegary. You can bring your own drinks but they do have soda and sake. They are busy, so reservations recommended and keep to the 2-hour time limit. Highly enjoyed and will be back.

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    Danielle J.

    I've been waiting for a shabu place like this! I ate shabu all the time in California and missed it so much when I moved to St. Louis years ago. I usually make my own but it gets tiring. We tried Shabu Day last night and enjoyed it! We got the sukiyaki and spicy sauce. The pots are shared at the table. It comes with the meat choices and the bowl of vegetables and ramen. The broths were flavorful and the spicy broth had a nice kick. By the time we left at 7:15 most of the tables were filled (a Tuesday night). I would love a choice of rice at some point because I missed having the rice soup at the end to use the broth of leftover veggies.

    Tim O.

    Great food AND service. The prices are reasonable for the portions you're getting, perfect for a group of friends! I recommend skipping a few meals before eating here to be able to finish everything you order ‍ I was STUFFED

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    David W.

    3 different types of beefs, 2 types of pork; assortment of vegetables and ramen; this place is our new favorite shabu shabu place in St. Louis. One specific reason is one of their soup bases is basically the broth of a short rib soup from Korean restaurants. Man delicious. You can ask for refills for anything they give you, our favorite meats were beef brisket and premium beef Chili sauce to dip your meat in was great, mix it with any of the other 2!

    Hot Pot
    Megan B.

    Shabu day is a no frills authentic hot pot experience. All you can eat too! We tried pork and beef as well as lots of veggies. I was full when I left!

    We chose the sukiyaki (right) and beef (left) broth.

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    Good service and food is wonderful. Not an overwhelming menu to choose from. Definitely worth the hype.

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