Had a great time here and our food was delicious. Service was very fast and our server, Emily, was funny.

Great food, nice ambiance. Giving props to our hostess Rae, service was amazing! We came in for the lunch special, highly recommend the beef belly. read more

Good service and food. Went with my friends and we all enjoyed our orders and had a great time! Yum yum 10/10 would recommend

I recently tried Shani Shack and I'm not even exaggerating when I say the food is so good. The wagyu steak is the star of the show. It's tender, flavorful, and honestly addictive. I genuinely can't stop myself from going back for it. I used to go for the all you can eat option, but if I'm being real, it's a little too expensive for what you get and not really worth it. I would definitely recommend just getting a medium or large wagyu instead. You still get that same amazing quality, but it feels like a much better value. One thing I really love is that they now let you make your own sauces on the side. That is such a great addition because you can customize each bite exactly how you like it, and it makes the whole experience even better. And I have to mention the wagyu fries. They are so good. It is hard to even explain, but they just hit the spot every single time. Crispy, flavorful, and the perfect side to go with the steak. Overall, this place is definitely worth trying if you are a wagyu fan. Great food, solid options, and something about it just keeps you coming back. read more

Shabu Shack - Udon noodles with rice and broth - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Shaun Shack in Davis a great choice for a warm and comforting hotpot style meal. I found their meat and veggies to be high quality and clean. In fact, the whole restaurant has a modern and clean feeling to it. You have the option of either creating your own hotpot or getting it in an all you can eat style. The best bang for your buck is definitely the AYCE, but if you're not that hungry, I like the fact that you can just create your own meal for a cheaper price. If you want other food items, Shabu Shack also offers up sizzling rice plates and appetizers. My wife got a sizzling rice plate and it was very tasty, but the sauce was a bit much towards the end. I also tried the chicken karaage and it came slightly over done. These were small missteps in an overall very good dining experience. My actual favorite thing I had at Shabu Shack was actually the lychee lemonade. It was a little pricey for what you get, but it was amazing. read more

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We came here for the first time on a Saturday around 7pm. No wait and we were able to be seated right away. The sukiyaki broth and sichuan (mild) were both tasty! Quality of meats are also reasonable for price and amount. The American wagyu and beef toro were tender and cooked quickly. I love how easily they absorb the flavor of the broth too. I wish the veggies had more variety and quantity! If you eat more, it's probably more worth to get the ayce! read more

After a long hike we were craving shabu. We arrived at a great time and seated right away. The staff service was super nice and friendly. He helped us get our food pretty quickly and always filled our table when it looked empty. The meats were good quality and it was delicious. I really liked the spicy broth. The restaurant was clean and the tables were roomy for all food. read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

It was super busy when me and my friends went in but Rae did a really good job helping us out. Food was delicious and I'm for sure coming back! read more

Came here on a whim and was greeted by Kaylani. Right off the bat it was such a welcoming, warm atmosphere. Once seated she was very attentive, friendly, and consistent with my orders. Probably the best customer service i've had in a while. Also, the food was delicious! read more

I came here the other day with some friends and really enjoyed everything! The food was good quality and so good we had no leftovers Our server Emily was super helpful and really nice as well. I'll definitely come back again for the food & great service! read more

I had an amazing dining experience here and the food was buss. Kaylani was super charming and kind

I had a splendid visit at shabu shack thanks to Kaylani, super nice and wholesome and the friendliest, most welcoming worker there. Would def come back again!!!!! read more

Really great service and quality meats! Our server, Emily, was attentive and kind. A great place to eat, especially on a rainy day.

We stopped by on our way back from Tahoe and were so surprised by the AYCE menu here! Usually the meat quality for AYCE is low when it comes to hot pot but this is probably the best one we've tried recently + the portion size was big to make it worth it. All the sides were fresh too and the service was fast. Cameron was a great server. I'd definitely come back here again. If they elevated their peanut sauce this place would be a 10/10 in Davis!! read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Stopped by to visit during a rainy day and thought shabu would be a great dinner! Came around 7pm and there was no wait at all, we got seated right away and the server was really prompt and friendly! They were doing a special for a free appetizer with the purchase of the entree so we wanted to try one of the new chicken wings in addition to our usual serving of Wagyu and pork. Our food came out really quick and the servers always stopped by to check in on us. The quality of meat here is really good and i think this location is almost better than the Elk Grove one. Would definitely come back here if im ever in the area and craving hotpot. read more

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The food is so good, my go to when I'm saving food. Our server Emily was so kind and amazing, we loved her service so much! 5/5 would come back read more

Great Service. Great Ambiance. Great Food. The All you can't eat Option for ($39.99) comes with 4 proteins and 2 sides per person. Recommendations: ( from our experience) Broth: Tom Yum, Tonkotsu & Spicy Sichuan Meats: American Wagyu, Lamb, Beef Belly Toro & Angus Beef Sides: mushrooms, Udon, assorted vegetables, beef tendon Balls, shrimp, Napa Cabbage, Ramen ( A MUST) & Potstickers ( A MUST)!!! In addition, you get complimentary ice cream. Flavors options offered: Green Tea, Vanilla, Strawberry & Cookies & Cream. read more

Shabu Shack - Complimentary Ice cream - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Had such a great time here, definitely a spot I will come back to next time! The food was amazing and Kaylani was super friendly and brought good vibes read more

My family and I dined in on Saturday and were lucky enough to have Ray as our server. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. We'll surely be back again! read more

Shabu Shack - Our wonderful server Ray - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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The food was so good. The american wagyu was solid and the tom yum broth was tasty. I enjoyed the cleanliness of the place and will definitely come back. read more

The food was good and our server kaylani was amazing!! The customer service was super good and she was constantly checking up on us!! I recommend read more

Amazing food and great customer service. I love the vibe of the restaurant and our server, Kaylani was awesome! Meant a lot on my mother's birthday. She made my experience a 10/10 and can't wait to come back! read more

Everything was delicious and all the servers were so kind! Special thanks to Rae for helping us out, it was pretty busy and we had a large group, but she did such a good job. Definitely coming back read more

The food was amazing!! Our server Ray was great, constantly asking us if we were doing okay. Definitely coming back

Very unpleasant experience with the waiting time. 25 minutes in and I was only served once. During dinner rush with fully seated restaurant there's only one server, average waiting time between each order for AYCE is more than 10 minutes. read more

Stopped by here for dinner, and we were thoroughly impressed with Jared's dedication and excellent customer service. Thank you again Jared! Background: Jared opened alone. We went at open, 5pm, for the happy hour and there was a line behind us. In around 15mins of us sitting, there were 6 tables filled, most with 4 customers each. Jared triaged the customers, gave everyone notice that he was alone and set expectations on when he could assist each table. I am writing this 1hr after and every table was well taken care of. Every customer left satisfied and even with juggling the line and various tables (more customers came in), Jared found the time to give recommendations, clear tables, cater flavor's to different customer's palates and refill everyone's soups. He kept the restaurant clean and was very efficient. Most of all we were really impressed when he went out of his way to ensure a customer was not overpaying by informing them of similar item combinations. All in all, we are even more impressed by the staff here. Great job shabu shack team! read more

Hot pot with good broth and flavors. I ordered the American Wagyu with the non-spicy Tonkatsu broth. Everything was very flavorful. You get a pretty good portion of meat and veggies for the price. I was very satisfied with the food as far as tastes and pricing. read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Everything was so yummy and we were all very satisfied with our experience. Kaylani was very helpful and always made sure we had everything we needed! read more

YUM!! everything was soooooo good! sadly i could not finish the food both times i went, but we did get complimentary ice cream so worth it! also our servers both times were all around great! they are super friendly and attentive. we will of course be going back! read more

Always good to have a shabu shabu spot in town! The interior looks very modern and clean, there's plenty of space and it's not too loud. As for the food, I feel like the quality is average. I got the wagyu fries, which were fine but just some steak on frozen French fries. I got the Angus cut and the meat tastes great with the spicy broth I got. Make sure you get the sauces. I also liked the vermicelli since the broth absorbs all the flavor into the noodles. Cons: kind of pricey and you they don't give any sides included like vegetables or small plates. There's other hotpot places I've been to that include a lot more variety and they cost only $5-10 more for AYCE. read more

Shabu Shack - Angus - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Superb service. Excellent cuisine -- This establishment changed my perception of life in ways that I find difficult to articulate with my feeble vocabulary. read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

After a long and difficult week, my friends and I needed a good spot to eat, rant, and gossip. Someone recommended Shabu Shack to one of us and we decided to try it out on a Thursday evening. It wasn't too busy, so we got a table right away. The food was great! AYCE price isn't too bad and I loved the range of options for sides. The only complaint is that the soju tower we received had 3 spouts and only 1 was working. It was kind of inconvenient that only one person could refill our drinks or that we couldn't just do all of it at the same time. So there was really no point of having three spouts on the tower. But the soju mix itself was good and definitely not weak. Our waitress was also really attentive and the overall ambiance was nice. read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Small menu for a hot pot place. Few types of mushrooms and vegetables. Nicer ambiance and roomy seating area although smaller restaurant. We got AYCE and it was $39 pp. Average price for a hot pot, but the menu was smaller. Service was attentive we ordered with one guy (jon) but different people brought food out. read more

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Thanks, Ray, for making the experience exceptional. She held the place down by herself with 5+ tables seated. She attentively served 8 of us tonight. We're stuffed. We appreciate it! read more

Ambiance: Shabu Shack is a modern shabu shabu restaurant located in downtown Davis. It's new and has a clean design that is very inviting and sets you up for an enjoyable eating experience. Service: the service was amazing. The server was very attentive and noticed when we needed help even without us asking. Food: My only concern is the food. We got the tonkotsu shabu and the miso shabu with American Kobe and Angus beef. We found the meat was was very good quality for both plates. Tender and soft like it should be. The miso broth was light and had a good miso flavor. However, the tonkotsu lacked any depth of flavor and felt bland. The rice was also hard and cold in some places. It tastes like it was just left in the rice cooker for a few day. The main concern is the thought to be sesame sauce. It was so sweet and had left a weird taste not resembling of anything we've had before. Despite it being unique, the sweetness felt so sugary and quite unappetizing read more

Shabu Shack - Miso and Spicy Tonkatsu Hot Pot - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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Shabu Shack is like that one friend who's fun to hang out with but only when they're in a good mood...otherwise, you're left wondering why you even showed up. We went on Thursday, March 13, 2025, and for once, the meat was actually good. We ordered the American Wagyu and Angus with the Sukiyaki soup base, and to our surprise, everything tasted better than usual. Tender, flavorful, no weird texture...almost like they accidentally gave us the premium batch. Which brings me to my real question: Why isn't it always like this? Some days, the meat tastes like it's been through an existential crisis, and other days, it's the best thing ever. It's the kind of inconsistency that keeps you guessing but not in a fun way. That said, prices are reasonable, and when they get it right, it's solid. So yeah, I'll probably be back. read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

I loved their broth (we tried tonkatsu and szechuan)! The tonkatsu was very rich and creamy while the szechuan was not too spicy but flavorful. Our server was also amazing, shout out to Rae!! She was very attentive and got back to us with requests super quick. It was our first time and she was very patient with explaining everything to us. I'd definitely come back. read more

I always love coming here and the service is always great. Ray did a great job serving us!

The ayce hotpot was super delicious. Ambience and service was also nice and quick, especially our server Kaylani. She was so patient and sweet with explaining how the menu worked and giving us recommendations. read more

good food, great ambiance, great service from kaylani. everything was up to par. would recommend!