I came here to try their Shabu Meat Ring Combo for $110. It's tons of food and can feed 2-4 people depending on appetite. The combo comes with up to three broths, three choices of meat, two large veggie platters, two sides, and 4 choices of rice/noodles. The meat quality was really good! Every bite was extremely tender. The broths were also flavorful but not overpowering. They have all the basics for sauce, but I prefer some more soy sauce! The sauces provided were a bit too sweet for me. Overall really delicious and filling meal set. They also have AYCE for $39 per person, a bit pricy but the meat quality here is amazing. Service was nothing but great! Very attentive workers throughout the meal. Filled our waters and asked if we wanted more soup pretty consistently. The inside is really nicely decorated with wall art. The floors get a bit slippery and windows fog up here, but really no biggie. Overall recommend! read more

Food was great! Super fresh, super tasty. You could taste the high quality of the meats and seafood. Did not do the AYCE option. Got the spicy tonkotsu broth and the miso broth. A bit of a spicy kick in the tonkotsu but it was really flavorful. Each entree came with a veggie bowl that had Napa cabbage, spinach, tofu, Japanese pumpkin, enoki mushrooms, and carrots. So a great variety. Came with either rice or vermicelli and dipping sauce. Inside was super clean and very esthetically pleasing with a neon sign. As far as the service we received, 0/5. Hence taking off a star. Only one guy was working but it was still slow enough for him to play on his phone. He pretty much took our order, dropped off the food, didn't check in on us, didn't refill our waters when they were empty. We put our cups at the edge of the table for him to see, he walked past us multiple times, even carrying the water pitcher but only would tend to the other tables full of girls. Me and my boyfriend had to flag him down to ask for water. And when he finally dropped off the check, it took him a long time to give the card back to us. Would come back here for the food again but I hope we get better service. read more

Shabu Shack - Waygu beef, seafood platter - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. We ordered AYCE and THREE TIMES our order somehow magically"didn't go through." So we just sat there for 10+ minutes each time waiting like idiots with NO FOOD until we finally had to ask what was going on. And then when I asked about our missing food, the server actually caught an attitude with ME and told me not to give HER attitude, it wasn't she that placed the order. ARE YOU SERIOUS??? Maybe if your restaurant could handle basic communication and service, customers wouldn't have to keep asking where their food is. Also asked for napkins and never got them, had to grab them myself. Easily one of the WORST dining experiences I've had in a long time. Never coming back. read more

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

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 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

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

Met up with friends and family for a very late Friday lunch. It wasn't crowded and parking was easy in the shared back lot. My brother got there first and he ordered the 2-4 person Shabu ring set meal for $110. This style of Hot Pot requires you to cook your own food in hot broth over an induction burner built into the table. It takes time, however, it can be fun if you like cooking. Downside for us lazy people! :) He picked the tonkatsu and miso broths. Over time, the soup got infused with flavor of the meats and veggies we cooked in there. Honestly couldn't tell which one was which, but they were all rich and flavorful. Mmmmmmm! Veggies were fresh and included Kabocha squash and cabbage. Meats he selected were Angus beef and lamb. DH was a huge fan of the lamb. He raved about the lamb's flavor and tenderness. Meats are sliced very thinly, so you have to be careful not to overcook them. Same with the noodles. Kids liked the ramen, udon, and boiled potstickers the best. I was skeptical of the ramen (it's dry, like the packaged ones), but the texture was surprisingly good once it was cooked up. Waitstaff came by frequently to clear plates and add broth. Decor is modern/upscale. Prices seem comparable to other Shabu Shabu restaurants in the Sacramento area. Quality of the ingredients is definitely worth it. Can't wait to go back the next time we're in the area! read more

Shabu Shack - Shabu Ring set meal for 2-4 people with Angus beef and lamb - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Finally, Davis has a legit hot pot place!! Shabu Shack is located right next to Mikuni, so parking is not an issue with a large lot in the back. We came around 3pm, so it wasn't too crowded. I heard it gets crowded around dinner time, so get there early! My friend and I got AYCE and it was delicious! I got the tom yum and she got spicy miso. They have several soups and tons of high quality meat options to choose from!! American wagyu, beef belly toro, premium lamb, seafood, etc. I didn't get photos of all our food cuz I was too busy eating and vibing to the RnB music they play here (refreshing for here in Davis). Service is fantastic! Our waiter was very friendly and fast with getting us each round of meat and veggies. I will most definitely be back!! P.S. AYCE comes with complimentary Gunther ice cream!! Make sure to ask it for it. read more

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Finally got a chance to try this place. The space was surprisingly big with a good amount of tables, some pretty big seating big parties. We opted for a split pot, spicy szechuan and miso and didn't all the AYCE menu. I wouldn't recommend the miso because it tastes just like miso soup like from a Japanese restaurant. I decided to order the Japanese A5 and my husband ordered the American A5. The American A5 is better, more tender and fresh. I could see the edges of my Japanese A5 browning a bit when it came out. You get a side of veggies and a choice of rice and vermicelli. You can get other things like ramen but for an added cost. We also ended up ordering fish balls with roe and tendon balls. They also have alcohol which is nice. Would come back. 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

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

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

The food was good and the restaurant had good service! Would come back here again highly recommend.

I came here after hearing good things from friends and 'good' feels like an understatement given the quality of both the food and service. I was seated right away and my waiter, Natalie, made my experience even better. She was welcoming, attentive, and she had such a positive attitude that it really elevated the whole meal. She made sure I had everything I needed and she even recommend me the sukiyaki broth, which I really liked. The wagyu was delicious too! it melted in my mouth and it was unlike anything I ever tasted. I would definitely go back without a second thought. read more

Amazing place, beautiful ambiance, great service, and very good staff. Everyone is so welcoming and the food is so fresh.

Very yummy broth and nice ambiance. We've gone twice, I wouldn't do the AYCE again, it's way too much food to eat and costs more than just picking 2 meats for 2 people. When you order you get broth, veggies and noodles plus your choice of meat. It worked out great for 2 people. Still kind of expensive but so damn tasty. But the spicy tonkotsu is HEAT. Delicious, but definitely had my lips numb ha! read more

Shabu Shack - Two shabu - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

WOW FACTOR? None. HAVE AGAIN: The sizzling lunch special with beef was so delicious. Surprising that the lunch menu is not very large, particularly if just looking at the main menu. I left very satisfied with the lunch. read more

First time here and love the quality of meat & service here. My wife and I are from SoCal visiting for her work trip and thought we'd try this place out since it's been pretty chilly. Safe to say that we will come back in the future! read more

the meat... omg the broth.. omg the ambience...omg the service...omg i loved everything about this place come. read more

Shabu shack is a wonderful choice for dinner with friends! We got the soju tower and a few different entrees to sample a bunch of the meats. The beef belly was excellen! highly recommend read more

This is the best hotpot in Davis by FAR! I come here all the time and it never disappoints! Isabelle is the best waitress and we get lucky enough to have her all the time read more

Shabu Shack - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

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

I got so excited when I saw their sign put up and everyday I passed by this plaza, I kept checking to see if they open yet. I got the Shabu combo ring ($110) it comes with up to 3 choices of broth, I went for creamy vegetarian, tonkotsu, and spicy sichuan, 3 protein: american wagyu, beef belly toro, and angus (1.5 lbs), 2 sides: fish balls with roe and scallops, rice/noodles, I got ramen and 2 large veggies plates. The meat quality is top-notch as it melted in my mouth with tasty broth (my fav are tonkotsu and spicy sichuan), fresh veggies and seafood. The service is amazing, our server always made sure we had everything we need and happy to give extra. The restaurant is very clean inside and it's located in Davis Commons Shopping Center, so there's plenty of parking. They also offer AYCE menu for $39/per person and half price for kids (age 5-10). read more

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I stopped here again during a drive. The servers are always good to me so I figured I'd make a yelp and put in a good review. Good food, always worth a stop. read more

The food was very fresh and everything was really good. Service was also really good. everyone was really friendly and helpful. Every employee was super nice. Definitely recommend and I'll be coming back again. read more

Goated employees. The food was spectacular, and the ambiance was rlly sweet. Ppl need to be nicer to theses employees

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

Spontaneously the hubby said "let's go to Shabu Shack!" We've come to Davis Commons multiple times, seeing the different restaurants and stores that have come and gone. We have our go to spots here and saw Shabu Shack and always wanted to try it. We thought the AYCE pricing was decent $39/person. We had the Med Spicy Sichuan (just the right amount of spice) and the Miso Non Spicy. Enjoyed both soups. Our fave proteins were Wagyu, Beef Belly, and Angus Beef. Add some mushroom, assorted veggies and tofu and it's a delight. Service was wonderful. Jonathan checked on us several times and we never were out of protein. The restaurant is clean with spacious booths! I hope Shabu Shack is here to stay. I would absolutely come back again! read more

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

Came here for the first time and there were only two servers at the place. I understood coming into this on a Saturday evening would be a little more busy than usual, but we were rarely checked up on. We ran out of broth before any server could come by and we were constantly changing servers throughout the night. All of this with the most expensive service that was offered for the AYCE hot pot. I do not blame the servers, they did an amazing job trying to handle the situation overall. However, when I tried to downgrade our tier and pay the difference for the extra appetizers, the manager was willing to bump down one tier, and yet, still had the audacity to tell us "this is the only time we'll let this slide." The AYCE experience has a 90 minute limit, and we have been at our table for an hour by the time we got our second serving. We did not even get the chance to eat our second serving because we had requested broth before and it had still not come out only ADDING to our time. The manager is not cooperative and it was a horrible experience to get the situation handled.Overall, just come here on a less busy day or not at all. We did not even get a chance to enjoy our meal. ** Since the manager has replied, I would like to add, a food waste fee was added ($10/person, so $30 in total) which ended up equalling to what a gold tier would cost PLUS SOME. so, NO, i would not like a $25 gift card. read more

Shabu Shack - Never got a chance to fill up our broths before our ramen burned. - Japanese Near Me - Davis, California

Clean and friendly! Fresh slices of meat just melts. Our favorites are the waygu, Angus, and lamb. read more

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Service: 1/5 The service here was what made my experience frustrating. The restaurant was only half full, but the servers here (as other Yelpers have said) are very inattentive and forgetful. First of all, after we said our orders, the server did not repeat them back (as they typically do) to ensure that he had the correct orders written down. Unfortunately, I received the wrong order. I had said "Tonkatsu Spicy" which is what is literally written on the menu. Not only did I receive a non-spicy Tonkatsu, the waiter told me that this mistake was my fault. He told me, "Most people say 'Spicy Tonkatsu,' not 'Tonkatsu Spicy,' so I thought you just said, 'Tonkatsu.'" To make matters worse, instead of offering to give me the proper broth, he remedied this by bringing a scoop of spicy powder for me to mix into the soup myself. Then, when we were ready for the check, we had to wait 20 minutes until the waiter even acknowledged that we were done eating. I had my hand raised for some time before giving up because he did not even look in our direction. Finally, they gave us takeout containers for our leftovers but no bag. When I asked a different server for a bag (because ours was nowhere to be found), she completely forgot. After waiting 5 minutes (during which she continued to make eye contact with us but was just standing behind the bar without any acknowledgement of the bag request), we decided to leave. Vegetarian Option: 2/5 All cabbage!!! You do not get substantial more tofu or other veggies like pumpkin and carrot than what is included in the side dish for other entrees! The broth is also just so-so. It's not worth $18. Beef Belly Toro + Spicy Tonkatsu Broth: 4/5 The meat was was solid. I got the medium size for $21, which has a good portion. I also like the assorted vegetables, but I do prefer places like One Pot (in San Jose) that also include shiitake mushrooms as well as enoki. However, my spicy tonkatsu broth was not the ideal experience because it was just regular tonkatsu DIYed with powder -- not the spicy broth properly made. Other reviewers mentioned that the broth was spicy but mine was barely spicy, so this was disappointing. read more

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Went here on a Thursday night and it was busy, but we got seated as soon as possible! Our server was really nice and explained the whole menu to us which made ordering really easy. We got the AYCE and my favorite combination was the Tonkotsu soup and their premium angus meat. Super yummy and am going to be coming back pretty regularly. read more

The food and service was SO GOOD! Natalie best server ever!! I will definitely go again, I loved it!

First time here and we were coming back from Tahoe so we stopped by to try this place out. Meat quality was amazing! Waiter was tentative. They had a sauce bar that had crack sauce, which you don't see at hotpot restaurants. Amazing vibes. read more

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

We visited Shabu Shack during the initial phase of their soft opening. They provide two dining options: an all-you-can-eat option priced at $39, and an à la carte menu. There are also lunch specials well. Opting for the all-you-can-eat selection, we could sample all their proteins except for the Japanese A5 Wagyu. Typically, we could order three or four proteins simultaneously, which seemed reasonable. This option provided a split pot, allowing us to choose two soups per pot. The tom yum soup was milder in sourness than anticipated and lacked the robustness of a traditional tom yum flavor. While it wasn't very spicy, it still offered a satisfactory taste. Conversely, the spicy tonkotsu had more heat than expected, though the spice felt like an additional layer rather than being fully integrated into the soup base. Despite its deviation from the typical pork flavor, it was pleasantly mild, allowing the meat and other flavors to shine. The American Wagyu was exceptionally flavorful and tender, with well-distributed marbling enhancing its taste. This was the standout choice among the cuts. However, the Certified Angus Beef, being leaner and thicker, resulted in a chewier texture and had excessive fat attached, leading to occasional overcooking and rendering the lean beef less enjoyable. Trimming some of the fat beforehand could improve this cut significantly. The beef belly, on the other hand, cooked up nicely with minimal effort. While the lamb's quality was acceptable, its strong flavor became pronounced due to the mildness of the hot pot base. This might appeal to lamb enthusiasts but could be a drawback for others. Similarly, the pork required careful monitoring to avoid toughness from slight overcooking. Overall, the meat quality was commendable, though thinner cuts of beef like the Angus and pork would enhance tenderness and ensure more even cooking. We also ordered the assorted vegetable bowl containing kabocha (pumpkin), mushrooms, cabbage, spinach, tofu, and carrots, all of which were fresh and flavorful. Enoki mushrooms were included, adding variety. Additionally, the fish balls with roe and shrimp were delicious. Two dipping sauces were provided: one resembling a slightly sweet and savory sesame dressing and the other a ponzu sauce. Both paired well with the meats, with the ponzu sauce particularly balancing out the stronger flavors of lamb or pork. Its acidity also complemented the richness of the beef belly. Complimentary ice cream, offering a choice between vanilla and green tea flavors, was included in the all-you-can-eat menu. However, it's only one scoop per person. Service was exceptional, with attentive waitstaff consistently checking on us, refilling our soups and water, and promptly taking orders. In terms of pricing, the all-you-can-eat option is more expensive than other regional ayce hotpot establishments, however as most of those require the use of a car and braving traffic, Shabu Shack provides a convenient and tasty shabu experience for those who don't want to drive to Sacramento. read more

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