I was super excited to eat here since my family said that it's top 100 spot on the US (I believe) and that they've come here multiple times with other people. The food at Shabu En is so good! The service is very thoughtful also and they're very attentive. The decorations in the restaurant is also very nice and it's very clean too. There's plenty of parking so no need to worry about driving around to get a spot unless you're trying to be closer. When you walk in, there is a waiting area where you can sit while waiting to be seated. They also provide some water and snacks in the front while waiting. It also has a photo spot near the front. For the food, there is a big selection. They have lots of soup bases, and it's possible to switch soup bases if you feel tired of the one you started with. I tried a few and they were all good. The flavors start to mix after you put in your hotpot ingredients, so I would suggest drinking some of the soup beforehand. My favorite broth I tried was the duck broth. You can really taste the duck and it's the most flavorful to me, and someone in the group said you can really taste the five spice powder (I couldn't but I liked it a lot). The tonkatsu is pretty decent and tastes like what you expect. I tried the Shabu En special broth, and it tastes like dashi soup. Very standard and pretty good broth. In my opinion, the sukiyaki broth is good for short term broth and just dipping your meat temporarily. To me the sweetness overpowered the soy sauce flavor, but it's still very good. You get your meat by ordering with the server, but they come by very often and it comes out very quickly that you don't really notice a long period without any meat. At the center where you grab veggies and the sauce bar, there are sections where you can get drinks, such as tea and Vietnamese coffee, which is in addition to the drinks you can order off the menu. There is also a small dessert station but it's a must try! It has a snow shaved ice, and it has a toppings bar next to it with toppings and different sauces you can put on it. Overall, it's a really good AYCE restaurant that's definitely worth trying out. read more

1. Service - our waiter was friendly and very attentive. I was surprisingly impressed. As you walk in, you're greeted by the team of hosts. At the table, order your broth and meat before going to the buffet table. Keep in mind that most everything at the buffet is raw (veggies and seafood) except for dessert, drinks, and the sauce station. Pay at the table when finish. 2. Price - as of May 2026, All you can eat adult prices are $24 for lunch, and $34 for dinner. 3. Ambiance - contemporary, white marble, shiny chandeliers, and plenty of booth seatings. This place looks classy. You'll be amazed as to how big the interior is. Dress code here is casual. 4. Food - pretty straight forward hotpot place. I like their SHIITAKE MUSHROOM Broth. I would say that would be a basic Chinese hotpot broth to try if this is your first time. I don't recommend the SUKIYAKI broth. The menu says that this is a popular broth for beginners. But you're basically cooking in sweet soy sauce. 5. Cleanliness - dining area was clean, buffet table would do better if they have an extra person manning the table. Tongs were sticky and food droppings on the table. The restrooms were humid and smelly. Something they can easily work on with a little more focus to cleanliness. read more

Shabu En - Individual hotpot - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

We've been here many times and still like this place Food and service were good. The place is cleaned. Have many choices of seafood if you don't want only beef. read more

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We came to Shabu En for a friend's birthday and were not disappointed. This place has a lot of options for meat, veggies, and sauces and is all you can eat which is nice. Each person gets their own individual pot which is nice. Lunch is $23.99 and dinner is $33.99. Parking: Shabu En is in a big strip mall in Chinatown and has a large parking lot in front of the restaurant with free parking. Parking is easy to find. Ambiance: the restaurant is very modern and clean inside. The buffet line is well kept with items refilled constantly. All of the tables are sizable so you can fill up on all you can eat. Service: the servers here are very attentive and our plates were cleaned quickly. They have a tablet system that the waiter/waitresses use to place your orders. The meat came out quickly and our pots were refilled with broth constantly. Food: most of the items besides the meat are on the buffet. The buffet had veggies, dumplings, seafood, and dessert. They have 9 flavored broths to choose from and I went with the Signature broth which had a rich umami flavor. You are also able to switch broths which is nice if you don't like the first one you choose. Our favorite meats were the ribeye, short rib, and Wagyu round. The ribeye was fatty and marbled well and the short rib and Wagyu round had a lot of flavor. The brisket was a little tough and the other meats were a little lower quality as they became very tough after cooking for a short amount of time. The veggie and seafood selection was robust and had anything you could imagine. I enjoyed the shrimp and frozen dumplings. The shrimp were large and the dumplings soaked up a lot of broth flavor. One of my favorite things to do with hot pot is to drop potatoes into the broth and let them soak for a while. After a long time, they become soft and soak up so much of the broth flavor. They have a dessert bar with snow ice, coffee and cheesecake cones. Nice selection for dessert but I wish they had soft server or ice cream like some other shabu spots in town do. Overall, I would recommend Shabu En for its clean and modern interior, its large variety of food, and the excellent service. read more

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AYCE Shabu restaurant with individual pots. Good: - Clean interior. - Individual pots. - assortment of veggies and seafood. - fast at taking empty plates away. - Good sauce selection. Bad: - Meat quality is not the best. I expect some cuts of beef to be fatty but most of the meat is lower grade quality. It's normal for the soup base to accumulate fat, but this was on another level and that's because of the quality of meat. - Veggie quality is not the best. In my opinion, this is restaurant is not a Japanese style hotpot; it's more like a Chinese style hotpot. - Service can be improved. If you act like you don't want to work, customers can sense that. Also, servers should know the menu. I asked our server what the leanest cut of meat is and he said Rib Eye (wrong). - Parking is tough. Overall: I'm not sure what the hype is about this place. I've been to better Shabu places. read more

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This may become a new fav hot pot spot on rotation for me. I'm a big fan of individual hot pots where you can pick your own broth (or switch it up). Their menu has a solid selection and you can order a wide variety of meats to the table. On weekends it's dinner pricing all day, but you also get better cuts, like Top Blade or Ribeye.. One of my friends was a hot pot pro and suggested combining two broths! So I went in with the Duck + Shabu combo and it turned out pretty good. Pro tip: ask for a ladle, just makes grabbing stuff from your pot way easier. The vibe is modern with music playing, and it definitely gets busy during lunch. The sauce bar is well stocked, and the buffet has a nice mix of veggies and seafood. (I especially liked the noodle and mushroom options.) Each table has its own temperature control which was cool. The shaved ice for dessert is a must.. Loved the texture and I went a little wild with the gummy bears and jelly toppings. (Just means extra gym time later... or honestly, don't even think about calories if you're coming here) They also have a good selection of mocktails and cocktails, and happy hour. I tried a highball on special and it was pretty solid. Definitely worth checking out overall, the pricing was on par with competition around town. With a coke + tax and 20% tip, we're looking about $50 per person for dinner. read more

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Overall solid ayce hot pot! Lots of good meat options a service was pretty fast- lots of folks checked in on us. We tried a variety of broths- the original is really fishy tasting as an fyi, for those who don't love seafood But I did like the sukiyaki which was really sweet and the tonkatsu. The duck almost had a pho taste which was pretty good too. A cool thing about this spot is that they have all you can drink Vietnamese coffee! For dinner maybe not ideal but for lunch this is super neat! I do wish that the place was it more clean and that there was more than one condiment bar as we had to wait often to get sauces. However overall had a good time! I think it's well worth the price and for cold weather it's perfect! read more

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Located among other restaurants and shops and in front of a big parking lot, Shabu En gets pretty heavy foot traffic. They have weekday lunch pricing, and for weekends, it is only dinner pricing. You can switch the broths as many times as you like with no additional charge. Meat ordering is on the last page of the menu. The vegetables, carbs, seafood, sauces, etc are in the middle. I chose duck broth which had a strong duck taste. I liked it! The self-service ingredients and the thin slices of mear were fresh. The desserts available were only cheesecake on a cone, shaved ice with various toppings, and Vietnamese coffee. I would love to see more variety of ingredients. Look out for the big banner beside the doors. It says, "Buy a Shabu En gift card. Win a Hermes bag or Louis XIII cognac." If you are interested... read more

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I've had my fair share of hot pot/shabu in the area, but after trying Shabu En, it's hard for me to go back to the other places. The price is about the same as the rest, but the experience marked it as my new favorite. Shabu En has the standard shabu self-serve buffet line for your carbs, veggies, and sauces, with a good selection to boot. At the table, you have 9 different broths to mix and match and choose from. Then comes my favorite part: the meats. Plenty of good quality beef to choose from without paying the premium price at other upscale places. The ending that seals the deal for me, worthy of earning my 6th star if I could give one, is their complementary dessert bar with delicious cheesecake cones and a build your own shaved ice station. I'll always be on the lookout for new dining experiences, but Shabu En will be a tough one to dethrone! read more

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I come here too often that I purchased gift cards and entered their raffle tickets. Am I going to win? Most likely not but oh wells. I have tried every single one of their broths and my favorite of all of them: Mala Sichuan. Surprisingly not spicy so make sure you go to the sauce station an get more spice. The flavor is just perfect. If you want more of a pho broth, go with their duck broth. Spicy seafood broth is very... seafood. If you like to eat Asian seafood instant noodles, then this is your broth. That's the best I can describe it. Tom Yum is usually my to go broth but it doesn't have that lemongrass Tom Yum that I truly enjoy. Not bad, still my second choice. Tonkotsu is not bad and I would choose spicy. Sukiyaki is on the sweeter side and doesn't side with me. Shabu En Signature is also another good choice even though the first year they opened, my servers always tell me to not get it because it's plain. Lots of fresh vegetables, seafood, and noodle options here. Sauce stations now have suggestions on how to make your sauce so if you're not familiar with Japanese hot pot, do not fear. The individual pots make it easy to not cross-contaminate with others. Though, it is pretty low pot so you won't get much broths. Meats are thinly sliced but not crazy thin like rice papers. Speaking of rice papers, did you know they have spring roll wraps here by their sauce stations? I was unaware of this till this year that you can actually change your broth. Obviously, don't make it such a hassle for your servers. Changing it once or twice should be enough. Be sure to ask them to give you more broths before it burns. Don't forget to end your meal with a dessert... or two, or ten. No one will judge. This isn't Planet Fitness. To this day, my family and I enjoy this hot pot restaurant. Priced is right, it's clean, and you get a variety of food where it's not old. I am the girl with a full plate of seafoods... come say hi. read more

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Came to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Our waiter Heider was fantastic. Price is about $34 per person.. It's definitely a ton of fun quality of protein and veggies is great. And staff is more than happy to help you out. I know lunch is like $20 and to be honest I prefer dinner it's more but you have so many more options. Really really enjoyable. And FYI if you pick a flavor you aren't fond of you can switch out you aren't stuck with it ! read more

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Decided to grab hot pot for lunch on a cold afternoon, and I'd say it mostly hit the spot. The price was fair considering the wide variety of options available. The sauce bar offered plenty of combinations to suit different preferences, and the soup itself was flavorful enough that I didn't feel the need to add extra seasoning. That said, some vegetable, meat, and add-on selections are limited to dinner service. On the plus side, they do offer a kimchi/pickled bar and a unique shaved ice bar for dessert, which sets them apart from other AYCE hot pot spots. In addition, they also had Vietnamese Coffee, but that station was kind of mid as the coffee was very water down compared to the traditional one. Service was decent--my soup came out quickly--but water refills were a bit slow during my visit. I did appreciate the thoughtful touch of them providing a small water bowl to rinse your fingers after eating seafood. The interior was very clean and spacious, making it great for groups. However, the tables can feel a bit small if your group likes to load up on multiple plates at once. Overall: Service: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

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Pros: my siblings and I loved it. Great meat selection. Seafood selection ok. I didn't like my broth at first and they let be switch to the sweet one. Great customer service. Nice young waiter really let my parents pester him. My sister says this place is cleanest she's been to. Cons: my parents like a place near their house better. They prefer the seafood there and my dad prefers that the other place has strawberry Ice cream. read more

This was my first time at Shabu En, but I can definitely say it will not be my last! The meats came out quick and were great quality, and the vegetables and seafood tasted incredibly fresh. There were lots of broth options to choose from and I was pleasantly surprised that both my broth and the vegetarian broth were so flavorful. The interior was very clean and organized. The hostess and waiters were kind and efficient. My favorite part had to be the dessert though. There was a shaved milk area with toppings like mochi, popping boba, passion fruit syrup, and more. There was also Korean banchan, Vietnamese coffee, and a wide variety of sauces. Shabu en is my new favorite shabu spot in town and I'm definitely coming back! read more

Shabu En - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

As far as AYCE hotpot experiences go, Shabu En is one of the best! The atmosphere, service and food are all top notch, and the soup options are super diverse. I got the mala sichuan broth, which wasn't too flavorful/spicy at first - but I asked for extra spice, which made it perfect! I paired this with a simple and classic sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic dipping sauce with a bit of cilantro on top. Just thinking about this is making my mouth water again! And if you're not into spice or are just looking for a different flavor, the broths are from all different countries and have something for everyone! They also have a vegetarian broth! The meat options are great, they're not stingy about letting you pile up your trays (some tables had stacks taller than I was, walking by)! The beef is thinly sliced and perfect for that fast cook and tender bite. The buffet bar also has a super wide range of options. There's also Vietnamese coffee, shaved ice, and cheesecake cones! What more can you ask for? read more

Shabu En - Tons of variety! - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

the ambiance is nice and the service is super fast and friendly even though it was packed. meats come out almost immediately after you order, and they're constantly clearing empty plates, which we really appreciated. there are several broth options to choose from, and you can even mix bases or switch broths if you don't like yours. that said, the soups were fine but lacked a bit of depth, not the best soup base i've had. the meats were definitely the highlight. super duper tender, high quality cuts of beef and lamb, sliced very thin and cooked perfectly. the self serve bar had a great variety of fresh vegetables, noodles, tofu, tteokbokki, and the shrimp were big and fresh. we loveddd the side dishes, especially the pickled vegetables and kimchi, which were so flavorful. for dessert, the snow fungus soup was light, comforting, and almost healing, with a subtle floral osmanthus aroma. the cheesecake bites served in mini waffle cones were cute but a bit salty. the shaved ice bar is small, but once you add fruit jellies, coconut cream, and red bean, it turns into a really satisfying bowl of che :p read more

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It was good! The buffet area also seemed pretty clean, which is something I always look for in a hot pot buffet. I went for lunch, so there were some good options, but there were a lot of things that were available only for dinner. If you want the full experience, I would recommend going for dinner instead. I also enjoyed that they let you switch out your broth as many times as you want to try out different soups. My favorite part was the bingsu station they had with fresh ice. It was delicious, and there were plenty of sauces and toppings to make it your own. Great dessert option. I only wish there were more meat options/ cuts and more side options in general. It felt a little limited in comparison to other AYCE hot pot places in Houston. Service was good. Waitress was very attentive, despite waiting on several tables. Overall, 8/10! read more

Location: Parking is tricky Staff: had to hunt down waiter to get help Food: blah, just ok. Feels like a frenzy, people just grabbing, making mess and acting like it's a competition. There was food spilled outside of trays, some trays were empty and took awhile to get refilled. Everything in general was just average. Looks bigger on social media but much smaller and limited food options in real life. Not impressed and will not be back. There are smaller, quieter shabu I would much rather go to. read more

The food here was absolutely great! I have been to many hot pots and I preferred how this place gives you a smaller amount of meats so that you can try multiple meats. The broth does come with its seasoning already so you're not building the flavor. They had a variety of veggies, seafood and meat options. What surprised me were the vegan options which were awesome to see. The service was ok, as our server was helping many tables on both sides of the place so don't expect quick refills, but they were attentive. Overall good place and would return. read more

Shabu En - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really enjoyed Shabu En in Bellaire! clean, cozy vibe and great for a chill meal. The meats were fresh, broths were flavorful, and lots of options to mix and match. Service was friendly and quick too. Definitely coming back! read more

Shabu en always is the best shabu place in Houston. Our server, Vinny, was outstanding and very attentive! Definitely will come back! read more

Shabu En - Signature broth. Side dishes were also very tasty - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

Shabu En is hands down one of the best hot pot experiences. The quality of the meats is excellent, the broths are clean and flavorful, and everything feels fresh and thoughtfully prepared. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere is comfortable and inviting. Perfect place for a relaxed but high-quality meal and it's such a nice system that you can try and change different broths throughout the meal! Also, I'm obsessed with their shaved ice. It's so good!! read more

Shabu En - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

There are so many AYCE hot pot places around Houston that most of them are "just another hot pot place." However, I finally got to try Shabu En recently, and it definitely beat my expectations in every way. The interior of the restaurant is nice and clean, and the service is amazing. Out of all the hot pot places that I've tried around town, Shabu En is now at the top of my list. They have a wide variety of broth bases, meats, seafoods, vegetables, side dishes, noodles, sauces and condiments, and more. Everything was super fresh and high quality, especially the meats. There are 9 different broths to choose from as is, but you can also get a mix of the broths. I went with a mix of the spicy seafood broth and sukiyaki broth, and that combination tasted amazing. There are 15 different cuts of meats to choose from. I tried almost all the different cuts of beef, and favorites are the ribeye, short ribs, and beef belly. They even have a dessert bar with different toppings, jellies, and syrups, which you can customize your own shaved ice dessert as well as delicious cheesecake in a cone. I made myself a Vietnamese Che Da styled shaved ice dessert. They also have delicious strong Vietnamese coffee which you can customize yourself to your likings. Shabu En is now my most favorite AYCE hot pot place in Houston, and I will definitely be back for more. read more

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Came here early on a weekday for dinner and it wasn't too packed. I love that you can switch broths because I started with the duck broth which tasted kinda like a really light pho broth? I decided to switch to the spicy tonkotsu for the rest of the meal and enjoyed that more. My wife started on the sukiyaki and said it was a little too sweet and ended on the signature which she enjoyed more. Note the fancy meats are on the bottom of the menu so you should start there. Big plus is that you can order as many as you want at one time. I'm used to places saying you can only order 4-5 servings at one time which I hate. Service was really attentive and accommodating. I left stuffed and enjoyed my meal read more

Shabu En - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overall good spot to go. Just a free data analysis, one tray of meat is one small bite when lightly cook. So you must order a lot of plates haha. I thought the owner was Korean but I think a Chinese owner took over (King of Chang/Cheap). FREE ADVICE, COOK THE MEAT VERY QUICKLY SINCE ITS THE WORLDS THINNEST SLICES. AVOID OVERCOOKING THE MEAT CHIPS read more

Shabu En - One tray of meat is one small bite of meat - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

In my opinion, most hot pot places taste the same, but Shabu En is special in its own way. If you're indecisive like me, you can switch out broths and get a sample of them! My group and I ordered several beef options. A unique feature about Shabu En is that they have vegan meat and vegan seafood; my vegetarian friend was a bit underwhelmed by it, but it is worth a try for non-meat eaters. The serving size is quite small, though, and was served in a bowl rather than a large plate for the meats. I ADORE their dessert station, which consists of shaved ice, several toppings, along with Vietnamese coffee and Cheesecake ice cream - you can't find that just anywhere. I like to indulge in the sauces when I eat hotpot, so you know I took my sweet time perfecting my dip at the sauce bar; personally, I follow the premade recipes and recommend the Miso peanut! I've tried the Soondubu broth in the past, and recently, I tried the Duck and Tom Yum. - Duck (3/5): Two of my friends immediately requested to switch their broths after trying it; it smelled and tasted just like Pho. I like it when hotpot soup can add flavor to the proteins and vegetables when I dip them in, but the broth was merely there to cook the food, and didn't enhance the taste at all. Dunking my meats and veggies in my sauce was the saving grace, or else my meal would've been plain... Not terrible, but there are better options. - Tom Yum (5/5): By far my favorite. A bit of a sweet aftertaste, but there was a spicy and sour kick; unlike the Duck broth, the Tom Yum broth had no problem coating the proteins and veggies in flavor, and I could honestly get away without using sauce to enhance the taste. I wouldn't come often because I view hotpot as more of a special treat (and it's expensive), but coming to Shabu En is such a luxurious experience, and I would recommend that others visit! read more

Shabu En - Hot Pot Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great selection in meat menu Not much good choices in veggie Too many choices in sauces that confused first timers Staff are friendly but need more training for hostess Manager Michael stopped by to check on us today; greatly appreciated he listened my concerns read more

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Really enjoyed the ambience here- everything looked super clean including all of the shellfish options, the salads and kimchi were a hit and they even offer snow ice and Vietnamese coffee. The sauce bar was also great. They also let you switch out your broths and the lunch was affordable for AYCE. I thought the lunch beef choices didn't blow me away but still very good. Service was friendly and prompt. We did have a pretty small table between the two of us and felt it was slower to tidy it up considering how tight it was but otherwise, fun space! read more

One of my favorite hotpot places! I get the mala Sichuan mixed with the tonkotsu, which adds the perfect spice level that I want without being too numbing. They have a good variety of beef options but only one lamb option. Their meat slices are thin and fresh. My favorite slices are the beef belly and the wagyu. We came at a busy Friday lunch time so we had to wait a little bit for the first round of meats and soup but afterwards, service was super quick. I like that everyone gets their own pot and how bright the inside is, it feels very clean and more "upscale". read more

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I've been a long time fan of Shabu En and have enjoyed every dining experience, but unfortunately yesterday was a let down. We were sat around 8:30 after waiting for about 15 mins. Our server only came to check up on us twice: the first time to get us started with our broths and meats order, and the second time to just get our next round of meat. We were awaiting a third round but after eating paired with the bad service, we were just wanting to pay and leave. Our waters and broths were never refilled despite them obviously being very low. I understand being a server and also have worked in an AYCE environment, tables should be frequently checked on despite observing their eating pace; there are so many factors that go in to ensure a pleasant dining experience and yesterday, they fell short. I noticed our server in the corner of my eye, chatting with his coworkers on the side. As an AYCE establishment, this incompetence should not have happened and I am very disappointed. read more

What a great all you can eat hotpot place!! I am intrigued by the interior of the place. It's very clean and well taken care of. By looking at the food choices, I'm in love! They offer all kinds of meat and vegetables for any hotpot lovers desire! The staff are very nice and are very professional, this has to be one of my top hot pot places to come visit in Houston! read more

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I refused to come to Shabu En during its soft opening, even though it was free. I purposely waited a year later to experience the real deal. It's been blasted on social media by popular influencers. I decided to come today was because my friend was treating me for my belated birthday. I can tell this place is over a year old. Not to be picky but the plates were not clean. I can tolerate that because it's in Chinatown. The food at the buffet line was mediocre. Fresh vegetables were cut to uneven shapes. It's okay if they are going to the boiling pots. I'm not a meat eater. Came here during lunchtime was no benefit. Because vegan seafood and vegan meats are offered during dinner time. My friend ordered some meat trays and left early. I ended up forcing myself to eat the meat. I initially wanted just fish and vegetables in my signature broth. The sauce bar was a mess. I suddenly lost my sense of belonging. Wake up, this is Chinatown. Desserts were ok. Again, I'm not a sweet person. Bingsu was pretty light. I prefer no toppings. Then, there was a whipped cheesecake served in sugar cones called cheesecake bites. Based on today's experience, I would try the dinner before I could recommend anyone to eat at Shabu En. read more

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I am thoroughly impressed with this restaurant! Very clean and large space! The service was super friendly and very efficient! Totally worth it in my opinion, everything they had was a good quality! I highly recommend and would come back read more

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Fun family lunch with just the girls. My sister-in-law came into town for the weekend and we decided to do a girls only lunch. Just the four of us celebrating life and reflecting on our families. My SIL has been talking about Shabu En for a while, so it was nice to finally make it happen. It is one of her favorites and I can see why. So many choices! Pick a broth then fill your plate with salads, vegetables, mushrooms, mushrooms and more mushrooms, dumplings and noodles. Visit the spice bar. Add trays of meats, chicken and lamb. Vegan options are also available. Our host through this adventure was Katie. She was great! Guiding our family through this food journey. Water glasses were kept full. So was the hot pot broth. Some of the favorites at our table were the chicken and the chive dumplings, the quail eggs (I actually filled a small bowl for everyone to try), and the cucumber salad. Loved the spice bar. Added peanut sauce, black sesame and some sesame oil to the hot pot to enhance the umami flavor. Veggies, veggies and more veggies. So many great choices for veggies. Seaweed. Radishes. Napa cabbage. Baby bok choy. Kaboucha squash. Carrots. Lotus root. Broccoli. And a mushroom bar. The list just goes on and on and on. Be sure to load up on mushrooms. Wood Ear Mushrooms. Shiitake Mushroom Shimeji Mushrooms. Enoki Mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms are just healthy and so perfect for hot pots! Finish your meal with a bowl of shaved ice and a mini tiramisù. Toppings like boba, condensed milk and mango jellies included. Yum!! A great place to meet family or friends. Lots of parking (although I had to splash through puddles from the grocery store). Would like to check it out for lunch. Thanks again to Katie for the wonderful service and doing split checks. read more

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Wooooooow. Our favorite hot pot place. Great meat quality, our favorite was the ribeye. They have a huge buffet filled with tons of seafood,veg, noodles, sauces, and a bing su bar! It was clean and the service was amazing. I suggest reservations. Oh and there's a big parking lot. It's the best! read more

Ambiance, cleanliness and attentiveness of the server made the experience's Amazing! With many hot pot locations to choose from in Houston I'm glad we went here. The price for the weekend was reasonable at about $33/adult or 10yrs old and up. They have many different meat options along with seafood. The vegetable choices like bok choy were chopped up in which I prefer to have them serve as a whole leaf. Not much dessert options but the snow flake dessert in which you add the toppings ur self. They had coffee and fruits as well. read more

We came here at 6 pm on Friday for dinner . We had a 20-30 min wait so we sat down at 630 ish. While we wait, they had sweet potatoes and water for us to snack on. There isn't a lot of chairs but they text you when they have your table ready so you can go back to your car or walk around the plaza. Cody was an amazing waiter. He was very patience with us and checked on us many times. My dad didn't like his initial soup, so he changed it out to a different one quickly. The food was amazingly put together. Each person have their own soup bowl. The "Buffett" is where all the veggies, sauces, seafood, and desserts were at. The meats comes to the table laid out in a small tray so it's easy to use your own chopsticks to grab what slices of meat you want without cross contaminating other meats. The quality of all the ingredients was amazing. We accidentally ordered too many types of meats but Cody was able to help us narrow it down. It turns out we are a huge fan of lamb and #10 from the menu. Also, I really liked how they had shaved ice as a dessert option, it was a good treat to cool down as a break from the soups. Note, they also have hot coffee by the dessert. It's easy to miss it. The table and chairs were clean and stable, they had someone come by to pick up the empty meat trays and trays we took back from the raw ingredient buffet. But I would like a bit more table space for more comfort as a personal preference. The place felt very modern and light. The noise level was appropriate . Parking is free and out front. Make sure your car is clean or uninviting looking. There is security in the parking lot but you can't be too careful. The sign will say 2 hour limit but that's all you need. Their ayce limit is also 2 hours. read more

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My friends and I, a group of 14, were dining at Shabu En on Saturday evening, January 10, 2026. We were seated at two tables with chairs and a booth. At approximately 6:45 PM, I asked our server for an additional chair so that my 7-year-old daughter could sit next to me, as she required assistance with boiling her soup. The server informed me that management advised there were no chairs available. As a result, I was forced to cook and eat while standing, while my daughter sat in my chair. However, while visiting the buffet, I observed at least three available chairs in the restaurant--two at tables with only three occupants and one at the bar. I requested to speak with the manager on duty, Michael, and again asked for an additional chair. I pointed out that several chairs were visibly available; however, he stated firmly that none were available. We were seated in a sectioned-off area at the back of the restaurant with minimal foot traffic, and placing an additional chair would not have posed a safety concern. It is unusual that there were no extra It is unusual that there were no chairs available anywhere in a sit-down restaurant. As a result, I began gathering our belongings to leave, as the atmosphere had become uncomfortable and I was being asked to stand. Within approximately two minutes, a chair was then brought to our table. Requiring a paying customer--especially one assisting a young child--to stand while dining is unacceptable and falls short of reasonable customer service standards. I am particularly disappointed by the handling of this situation, as I am a frequent patron of this establishment and have previously hosted a corporate team-building event there. SHAME The restaurant was not adequately equipped to handle large parties on weekends, and the managers were discourteous. The wagyu rounds consisted primarily of fat rather than well-balanced cuts. When the restaurant was busy, both service and food quality declined. I encourage management to focus on making necessary improvements rather than offering excuses. read more

Really great hot pot option in Houston! I love love love the spicy tonkatsu broth and the meats here. The sauces are quite good too. The service - sometimes they were a bit slow on drinks but overall pretty good. Ambiance for a hotpot place is for sure the nicest I've been! read more

Swish Swish Shabu Shabu! Stopped in for lunch on MLK day. The reviews said show up early so we did. The pricing was dinner only and they let you know at the front. Aesthetically the restaurant is gorgeous and clean. Various types of broth - tried the soondubu based off reviews but ended up preferring the spicy tonkatsu better. More flavoring. There were varieties of meat and everything was nice, marbled, tender and delicious. The cuts are a little bigger and thicker than Shabu Zone (my go to spot) which added more texture and overall flavor profile. The food bar offered veggies like cabbage, bok choy, broccoli, spinach, watercress, cilantro, bean sprouts, tomatoes, radish, potatoes, onions, corn + more There was also a variety of mushrooms - fungus, white, enoki, oyster +, baby corn +. The seafood section contained crab, shrimp, squid, octopus, fish, mussels, clams, along with shrimp balls, lobster balls, fish balls, fish cakes , dumplings, Chinese sausage, rice cakes, + There was also a variety of tofus, and noodles (egg, vermicelli, udon, ramen, konjac, wide glass, hand pulled) They also had some pre-made salads - cucumber, chives, and a mixed one. They were refreshing. They offered radish kimchi and cabbage kimchi. There was also a sauce / dipping bar. The food was delicious and service was stellar. Our server, Lily was fabulous even as business picked up. Their dessert options were fruit, tres leches mini cupcakes and a snow ice/ bing su style dessert. Overall it was a nice lunch and a delicious experience. read more

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