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On a Saturday afternoon, parking lot was fully occupied. Neighboring businesses were definitely a factor. However, plenty of parking available at the adjacent lot. Between premium and ultimate was an easy decision given the price points being just a few dollars. Primarily here for protein so the wagyu options made plenty of sense. Self-help bar had more selections in comparison to other similar establishments. Turnaround on requests were quick and responsive. There were always trays of meat on the table. Never felt the impression of them holding back on the orders. Not a fan of the chicken karaage but they've won me as a returning customer. Check your receipts as we were mistakenly charged for an additional person. A minor mistake that was quickly corrected. Excellent service!
Still one of the best AYCE hot pot in the area. Now they have the option to do 2 broths in 1 pot for $1 extra. Also their side dishes sizes have been reduced which is ok because you can order as much as you want. I think the pricing has changed also? But still enjoyed every single item we ate there.
Saw their sign at the outlet showing $20.99. Went to the restaurant , the cheapest lunch was priced at $22.99. They should really change that at the outlet since it's false advertisement. The food was ok. We got the $22.99. Nothing premium or write home about. Just normal AYCE . The appetizer was good option. Not sure if I would come again
Been wanting to try hot pot for a while now &ive finally had the experience ive heard about. I chose the spicy miso broth and it was delicious. You get to walk to the food bar and pick what ingredients you want in your soup a nice variety of meats, veggies, sauces, and fresh noodle options.
I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday on a Sunday evening around 6pm and there was no wait. If you have a party of 7 or more, you can make reservations ahead of time. The six of us (5 adults and one toddler in a booster chair) fit perfectly into the larger booth. We went with the ultimate for $32.99 per person, which gives you access to the premium meats, such as wagyu. First step is to decide on your soup base. Our whole table got tonkatsu, which I really enjoyed. Next, you order the meats and appetizers through the server. While you are waiting for the food to arrive, go to the bar to grab all your sauce and fixings. When I went up, it was pretty busy and overwhelming, because I wasn't sure where the line starts and ends. For my sauce, I did shacha sauce, ponzu sauce, minced garlic, green onion, and a little bit of red chili paste. For my sides, I got spinach, napa cabbage, fish ball with roe, corn, zucchini, and japanese ramen noodles. I'm not sure if I saw any enoki mushroom? The broccoli looked bad, so I didn't end up getting any. I like that the meat was all thinly cut! But they don't really note which meat is which when they drop it off, so I can't really recommend which one I liked most, but there wasn't any meat that I was displeased with. I'm more about the thinness of my hot pot meat, so I can't really speak to the quality of it. For appetizers, I enjoyed the spicy kaarage chicken and shrimp tempura. I'm grateful that we got decent service. The staff was good about picking up empty dishes promptly, which allowed us to re-order meat and appetizers at the same time, without needing to chase anyone down. There were times that we had to ask for something more than one time though. We ended the night with vanilla ice cream and red bean sesame ball. I had a good experience and would go back!
Came here for hot pot and was impressed by the overall selection. Shabu King offers a good variety of meats and cooked items, plus a well-stocked cold bar where you can pick your own vegetables and fish sticks. It's a nice setup if you want to customize your meal exactly to your taste. Everything felt light and easy to eat, which I appreciate for hot pot. The meats were especially good -- flavorful, nicely sliced, and with just the right amount of fat for cooking in broth without getting greasy. Solid choice for a casual hot pot meal, especially if you like having lots of options and control over what goes into your pot.
5/5 stars for this calm, clean, and delicious hot pot place that has all of the best popular ingredients from the Asian supermarket for u to enjoy cooking in their variety of hot broth soups. The customer service support is excellent and fast. This place is very popular and the wait time for a table takes from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the waitlist and the crowd. The wait is so worth it, because the food is delicious and the lunch buffet menu price is worth the wait. U will get more for your money.
This is my go to shabu place when I need my fix. Wide range of meat cuts and broth choices for whatever you're feeling. The self serve veggie and noodle station is always stocked and the build your own sauce station is also a nice touch. Ordered the spicy miso and the spicy beef broths. Broths needed salt, but were definitely spicy! Service was quick, but forgot a few of our sides. Pretty clean place for the most part, a few tables had some trash on them.
3.5 out of 5 stars - The ambiance was relaxed and modern, making it great for casual outings. We didn't wait in line which was good; place was kind of empty on a wed evening. I love the new option of variety of having 2 broths, but we didn't try that this time. We both got the spicy miso and sukiyaki, which were both pretty good but nothing we haven't tried. The meat selection was good but we did get the highest tier for wagyu cuts, some marbling. The veggies and noodles were fresh and self serve which is always a plus. Appetizers were decent as well, regular ones you would see (we tried gyoza and fried chicken wings). I did like the seaweed rice option. Service was a bit hit or miss; sometimes we felt neglected, though the staff was friendly when they were around. Overall, it's a good spot to satisfy your Shabu cravings, would come back.
We love when there's a new hot pot spot and it's AYCE like the Lord heard my prayer for real! Been here a couple of times already and tried a few of their different broths at dinner time (spicy miso and sukiyaki). In terms of hot pot, I liked the spicy miso flavor here as it was really tame on the spicy level yet still delicious. The sukiyaki had a nice general flavor for anything you wanted to put, so I'd recommend getting this if you want a "neutral" broth base. Tonkotsu is not as rich and hearty that you would get at ramen places, but works well here in my opinion for hotpot. They have lunch and dinner menu, where the dinner option is offered at $29.99. Dinner menu has more options in terms of broth base (Tom Yum and Tomato), meat options (lots of beef), and side dishes. In my opinion, dinner is pretty worth it because of the wonderful meat options you get at large serving sizes (ribeye, belly, shank, brisket) unless you just want a simple broth and don't care as much about the side dishes lunch is also great. Sauce bar and AYCE/veggie station was up to par. Had the main things I always reach for: udon noodles, fish balls, all kinds of cabbage and veggies, and lots of cilantro / green onions available. The only thing I would note is that sauce bar was missing the sesame oil the second time I went, so I wasn't able to get my sauce off that day. Nothing too crazy with the side dishes -- rice cakes were a bit too chewy and chicken karaage was a little dry. Very small portions given though just to keep in mind! I did really enjoy my Sesame Ball with their Vanilla Ice Cream dessert to end my meal off however. Overall, solid & casual spot for hot pot. I'd come back again and try more of their broths. Not very comfy seats though, so I'd last an hour here sadly...
Shabu King as the name implies is a pizza joint. Not! I wanted to see if you were paying attention. It's an individual hot pot, AYCE with three dining options: Ultimate, Premium, and Lunch - see menu picture for the latest prices. The main option difference is more meat choices and side dishes in the Ultimate to lesser but still very good choices in the Premium and affordable Lunch options. The setup is you order broth, meats and sides from the Server and you self-serve on the carbs, seafood, veggies, funghi, herbs, etc from the food counter / bar. Since it's an AYCE, cleanliness is important and we noted that the raw food and sauces counter is kept clean and not messy. Items are constantly replenished. We went for lunch and were seated in a quiet area in the rear which had four tables of six. Each table had a heating element for six hot pots. The lunch hot pot menu had 5 broth, 8 sides, and 7 meat options. Since it is all individual and the items are all fresh, you're the cook as you choose the options and ingredients, thus you only have yourself to blame for a bad meal combination! I chose a two broth combo for lunch; Savory Tonkatsu and slightly Sweet Sukiyaki. I specifically chose this combo for the contrasting flavor profiles of the broth and was very satisfied. For meats I chose brisket, lamb, and beef short plate. For sides, our group had the Sesame Balls (came out hot and nicely chewy gooey) and Rice Wrap. All of these items can be reordered over and over as long as you don't waste the food. There are warning signs that they will charge you for being wasteful. All of the meats were fresh and thinly sliced for fast cooking and you have many choices for dipping sauces: sacha, sesame, chili oil, goguchong, wasabi, mustard, etc.... You can't go wrong with the sauces as you can keep mixing until you find the right combo. Overall, we liked the choices, affordability, the cleanliness and the service. Will definitely go back.
Shabu King is an AYCE shabu shabu restaurant located in the Fallon Gateway, occupying the space left vacant by Little Dipper. I came here for dinner with a group of friends on 01/23/2025. Since we had nine people total, we called ahead to make a reservation. But as it turned out, we didn't need to. The place was pretty quiet when we walked in at around 6:30pm. We were seated at two side-by-side tables away from the main dining area. The interior had gone through some renovations, most notably the addition of a buffet island. The interior was very clean and bright. Multiple TVs provided entertainment for diners. AYCE dinner was $29.99 per person. Their menu featured a decent selection of appetizers, broths, and meats. I also did not see any mention of a dining time limit or how many plates of meat you can order per round. Food wise, the spicy miso broth I had was decent. The buffet island had a wide selection of seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, etc. All the items I had were fine. As for the meats, my favorite was the top blade. It had a lot less fat than the other beef cuts. The lamb was also decent. Service was good. The staff were friendly and efficient. We got all the appetizers and meats we ordered. Overall, Shabu King is a good alternative to all the Chinese hot pot spots in the area. The pricing is reasonable, and the food and service are good. If you are a budget-conscious diner, their AYCE lunch is a good deal at just $20.99. Note: Came back on 08/12/2005 and my assessment remained the same.
Very reasonable price for dinner at this place. The meat quality I fresh and I like the small portions being served. This way I don't have to over eat and end up wasting food. The short ribs cut is the best I think. I like the Korean curry soup base. Service is courteous and friendly.
Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the variety of fresh ingredients, clean and well-stocked buffet, reasonable pricing, and friendly and attentive service.
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3 years ago
New hot pot place in Dublin, where Little Dipper used to be. At 28.99 per person for AYCE hot pot this place is great. The meat was pretty fresh and they had a lot of noodle options. The cuts of lamb, short rib, and rib eye were all good. For sides, the chicken wings were surprisingly good, but definitely skip the karaage. Honestly I'd happily come here again over other places like Happy Lamb or Shabuya. read more
3 years ago
Went here with the wife and kids to satisfy a serious shabu-shabu craving. It's about time a QUALITY shabu spot touched down in the East Bay! The interior: the place is very clean, well-lit, and cutely decorated. The soju wall reminds me of the pochas scattered throughout Seoul when I studied abroad there. The service: the waitstaff was attentive, friendly, and patient with my rambunctious 4-year-old (sorry for spilling). Even though a soft launch is meant to iron out some kinks in the system, the front and back of house already operates like a well-oiled machine. They even tossed in free soft drinks for everyone to promote their soft launch. In this digital age, where everything costs something, that sliver of hospitality made a lasting impression. The food: INSANELY premium - you just can't get meat quality like that eating at home. I kept going for the short rib and prime ribeye. The marbling was exquisite, and was cut paper thin - just how I like it! My wife has a penchant for pork, and together we had to have crushed at least 4 plates of the black pork belly, no sweat. Breylon (my youngest) was obsessed with the nacho cheese fries and the tteokbokki. Mom and dad plead guilty for having more than our fair share of both, too...fun for the whole family! The kicker is that all of this comes at a VERY reasonable $29 per person for the premium menu ($17 for each of the kids). Prices like that in the bay area can't be beat. Honestly, between the food eaten and the dry cleaning for that poor waitress (sorry again!) they might have lost money on us. Definitely coming back again for more, and we will absolutely keep Breylon on his leash in the future! read more
3 years ago
Our party of 12 had amazing eating experience here at Shabu King! Although they're still in their soft opening phase the service, organization, and (most importantly) freshness of the food were all outstanding! The veggies were fresh and thoroughly washed while the broth selection perfectly complimented the well marbled meat cuts. Will definitely visit again and happy to see another successful restaurant addition to the Dublin food scene! read more
3 years ago
Stopped by their soft opening and what a cool vibe! They had all you can eat shabu style hot pot with really good meat cuts. Our favorite was beef top blade. Also a good variety of sides to choose from. Waitress was really sweet and gave us a complimentary beverage as a part of their soft opening night. Highly recommend, and I'll be back for their lunch special! read more
2 years ago
Our first time here, but will definitely be my go-to. Reasonable price and plenty of selection for both meat lovers and pescatarians. Service is quick and you don't have to wait long for your order. We were all happy with our base soup. The sukiyaki soup is a little sweet for me and hubby. read more
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When you think of a buffet, the first thing that comes to mind is messy. This place was very clean and organized. There was a very nice selection of seafood, veggies, sauces, condiments at the buffet as well as the meats, soup bases and sides off the menu. Everything was very fresh. The decor was modern and the staff very friendly and attentive. We never had to wave anyone down. This was our first time dining here and definitely not the last. We are so happy to have found this place so close to home. read more
1 year ago
Wow first experience here. I eat Shabu a LOT and all over the state and this is the best I have had. Price is reasonable for Premium, tons of seafood and vegetable choices, noodles galore, corn on the cob and most importantly Enoki Mushrooms!!!!! Meat is cut thick and long too unlike other places. What a great experience!!! Will be back maybe tomorrow read more
I was so happy to learn that there was another hot pot spot in town and I was not disappointed! We were greeted as we walked in and seated right away. There are menus posted in your seating area. A server can to our table to ask us what broth we wanted and what kind of meats we wanted to order. It is individual hot pot style. We ordered the Tonkatsu broth and all the beef cuts on the menu. The broth was delicious and flavorful and not too salty. All of the beef cuts were fresh and served in stackable black trays which really helps when your table gets full of ingredients. We started off with ordering 3 meats first since we didn't know how the serving size would be. They came with 3-6 pieces each so we ended up ordering more. All of the ingredients at the self serve bar were thoughtfully laid out and fresh! They have a lot of different selections, you'll find yourself filling up multiple plates. The sauce bar was top notch with everything you could thing of. The only thing that might have been missing was a spicy sate. Overall, price, quality, selection, and friendly service will keep us coming back! read more
2 years ago
Good service, good foods! Open bar for various food options including seafoods. Five meat options for each round of order. Foods are fresh and in good quality. Service was great and the staff were friendly. Definitely worth the price! Will come again for AYCE hot pot!! read more
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Food is good, service is good, very chill environment. I just wish they were open a little later! read more
3 stars for foods 4 stars for service 5 stars for ambiance We like how spacious and open the space is. It doesn't try to fit as many tables in as possible, and it has big table for larger groups. The service was quick and attentive. Didn't need to flag someone for more meats. They kept on coming and checking if we needed more meats. I wish the foods were better, then I would become a regular here instead of my beloved Mumu. The meats were chewy for me, but it was expected for AYCE quality: Broths also lacked flavors. I wish I can say I want to return but the foods are important for me. read more
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New restaurant, great find Everything was very fresh and delicious. We're not buffet fans, but we tried it and were pleasantly surprised. I especially like each person gets their own pot. Would definitely come back and recommend it. Hope you'll like it as much as we did, too. Enjoy You order the meat and appetizers from waitstaff . Seafood, veg, and noodles are self help. Service was good. Staffs were friendly and keep checking on us to make sure everything was good. Our spread...Beef Short Plates, Beef Top Blade, Prime Brisket, Crab, Shrimps, Baby Octopus, Cuttlefish and Mussels. Appetizers: Gyoza, Spring Roll (good) and Chicken Karage (similar to chicken nuggets but a little dry for me) Vegetable and Japanese Style Fish Cakes (I would pass on the fish cakes and go for seafoods and their great quality meats.) Very fresh vegetables. Yummy authentic Kimchi. Seaweed Salad (not bad) read more
3 years ago
First time here at weekend night for dinner. You can choose form 6~7 broths. All the food here is yummy. Kimchi is a traditional Koren flavor, We love it. read more
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Shabu King in Dublin is fantastic! Fresh ingredients, flavorful broths, and a great sauce bar made for an unforgettable meal. The staff was super friendly and attentive, making the experience even better. Highly recommend! read more
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I am so glad there are more HP options in the neighborhood! I tried the spicy miso broth, it was so delicious and light. It wasn't oversalted which is always a delight. The meat quality was very good for AYCE. They have a good selection of veggies. Definitely think the sauce bar needs more work....need a chili garlic, saté, or some kind of chili sauce. The most surprising item was the radish salad with jalapenos (picture attached). It was sooooo addicting and perfectly refreshing in between hot pot bites. I ate two scoops. Definitely coming back for more. read more
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place is quite spacious. staffs are nice and very attentive. the restaurant is all you can eat system. they provide many variants of noodles, vegetables, and sauces. each person can choose an individual soup and i will say the price is reasonable. recommended hot pot place... read more
1 year ago
Pretty good soup base and veggies & noodles selections. The ultimate menu is a must try. Tender thin slices of beef. Yummy read more
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Really enjoyed this AYCE hot pot experience! We went with the premium so that we could have the spicy beef soup. The salad bar and sauce bar offerings were solid. The meats were great. Looking forward to coming back! read more
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Great new hot pot place! Food was fresh, service good, very clean environment. I love the variety of fish and meat. read more
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Anyone know if they do free/discounted for birthday person?
My birthday is coming up soon too. Unfortunately no birthday special or discount.
Do you take reservation? If so is there a minimum?
Yes we do We take reservations minimum member 7 people You can call the restaurant to make the…
Are you able to seat a party of 8? From the pictures I'm only seeing tables big enough for a party of 4.
We do have tables for 8 people with 8 pots
I'm confused. Is there shrimp and crab?? I don't see it on the menu but I see it in the pictures. Also no noodles?? :(
They do have shrimp with head on. It's very tasty. They do also have some crab but it wasn't too fresh when I tried it so I stuck with the shrimp.…
Do they have vegetarian option broth?
I believe the miso and spicy miso are vegetarian. Note: they do not have a vegetarian option for pricing.
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