Shabu^2 is an all-you-can-eat hotpot restaurant located near Chinatown (Bellaire Blvd) in Houston. They offer a variety of soup bases, and the spicy crab soup base is one of my favorites. I have also tried the tom yum, sukiyaki, and tonkotsu bases. The tom yum is an acidic and has a more sour base. The sukiyaki is on the mild side and is a bit lackluster and bland compared to the other. The tonkotsu sauce is creamy and rich. The spicy crab is a bit spicy and more acidic. There is a time limit of about 1 hour and thirty minutes. They offer tiers of all-you-can-eat, as well as a la carte. I have tried both tier 1 and tier 2. I think the biggest difference is that noodles are unlimited in tier 2, whereas they are extra in tier 1 and will be an additional cost. Meat options in tier 1 and 2 are quite good, and there is quite a bit of a variety of meats to choose from on both. I also like to mix the sichuan sauce with the paste they provide you! It blends well with the spicy crab soup items. The restaurant is a bit smaller and reservations might be needed if you have a larger party. Although the food is good, the service is always one of the worst I ever had. The food takes quite a while to come out, and the servers rarely check on you and can be a bit rude at times. Since they rarely come to check on you, sometimes we just wait with no food in our pot for a while. I'm not sure if it's intentional because if the time limit. I wish they had a food in the center or something for us to just get and prevent this wait and maybe have the servers bring out the meat(?). I have been there a few times, and each time the service is always disappointing. Overall, the spicy crab soup is really good, but the service can be frustrating to the point where I debate if it's worth even going. read more

Visited this place on a Tuesday evening for my first hot pot experience with a friend. There were only two tables sat upon our arrival, so it was pretty quiet and fostered a space for good conversation. We were helped by two servers who explained to us how hotpot worked and walked us through the menu, providing recommendations and explaining all the cuts and broths. This was so yummy. We ordered: - Spicy Crab Broth (my favorite, not too spicy) - Sukiyaki Broth (salty broth) - 6 oz. Pork Belly - 6 oz. Chuck Flap (more lean cut of meat, my favorite) - Udon Noodles - Glass Noodles - Gulf Shrimp - Kikusui Karakuchi Sake Everything was good and we left so full. I will definitely visit here again. Bring a jacket as it does get a bit cold. read more

Shabu Squared - Front to back: Rice Noodles, Chuck Flap, (L) Sukiyaki Broth, (R) Spicy Crab Broth, Gulf Shrimp, Udon Noodles, Pork Belly - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I came with some friends a couple days ago and I think it was just ok :( I know it's not like other hot pot places but the lack of variety in veggies/add-ons was a turn off. Also, paying for each add-on separately was annoying. $9 for an order of shrimp balls when there's only 3 in an order?? They were good but not for $3 a shrimp ball and so on. We ended up getting 2 half and half broths to try 4 flavors- sukiyaki, tonkotsu, miso, and tom yum. I think every flavor except sukiyaki was pretty good! The sukiyaki just straight up tasting like soy sauce and I was not a fan. The tom yum mixed with the tonkotsu was a good mix of spicy but not too spicy. For the protein we got the ribeye and zabuton. I really liked both meats but the zabuton was my favorite! Lots of marbling on the meat but it wasn't too fatty. Very flavorful when dipping it in the sauces and eating it with the other veggies. Overall, this place was good but it was just okay to me. I would probably not come back again until there is more options for veggies and sides but even then everything is sold separately. If there was an option for a "veggie bundle" or "seafood bundle" for example one of each veggie to try or something I would probably try it. They have the side vegetable bowl but it's only a personal size. read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Lunch specials have been discontinued. The only option is the $25.99 lunch. The website has not been updated which seems fishy. read more

The shrimp balls are my absolute favorite! I would come back time and time again for this!

Now I have been here a total of three times and I live out of state. I first came when it was new and this was prior to ayce. The food was fresh and the price was fair at that point but now it's ayce and it's so much better. There's various level of ayce here with different price but since we came out of state we opted for the higher priced tier to get some wagyu. Broth is so flavorful. Veggies are complimentary now. Service is fast and it's busy here but I haven't seen a line form so it's fairly decent. Inside has multiple tv which are mainly sports shown. They have variety of alcoholic beverages for those who want to drink as well. Salmon is fresh surprisingly since it's a hot pot place. One thing I notice was it's really chilly in here but once you start eating it gets warmer. I wonder if it's intentional read more

Shabu Squared is has the best quality broth, sauces, proteins, and veggies! Although the service was a bit slow... the good good makes up for it. read more

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I love anything hotpot. Vietnamese style hotpot is a personal favorite, but shabu shabu ties with it. Shabu Shabu is a Japanese style hotpot that consists of a lighter broth that builds flavor as you add more meat and vegetables. Shabu Squared is on the pricier side for hotpot as they use higher end ingredients. A lot of the meats are wagyu cuts. I don't recommend the expensive meats since it's a thinner cut and it generally tastes the same as you dip it in the broth. Each broth comes with two sauces (ponzu and goma), small bowl of rice, and vegetable/noodle bowl per person. The vegetable/noodle bowl comes with various greens, mushrooms, Japanese pumpkin, corn, tofu, broccoli, and udon noodles. We come often for weekend lunch, and we are mostly seated right away. It does get busier for dinner times. There is plenty of private parking around the plaza. My preferred combination: Spicy sukiyaki broth (comes with raw egg yolk) 6 oz beef belly 6 oz sashimi grade salmon Pro tip 1: ask for the spicy hot drops in your sauces! It really elevates the flavor and spice profile. Pro tip 2: one broth type is enough to feed 2-3 people and can cut costs. If you really want to try more flavors, they have the option for 2 flavors/bowl. read more

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First time here and the staff were super sweet and welcoming! Our server Vy recommended great choices that were very enjoyable. The food at this establishment is incredibly fresh! Restaurants environment is very sleek, aesthetically pleasing and has great ambiance, music made the setting very welcoming as well as entertaining. All in all 5 stars would recommend for any hot pot lovers ! read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We love doing shabu at home, and were looking for a place to have it out and about. Shabu Squared came up, and one reviewer stated the lunch price was $14.99 per person. It has actually gone up by about $10 but hey...we were already there. Really fun and delicious shabu with lots of options for meats and veggies, and they'll keep your bowls full as long as you keep asking. We'll be back! read more

Came in today to try their new AYCE menu. No lunch option on the weekend - and if you do the second cheapest option (dinner) they are out of brisket and shrimp which was rather disappointing. Meal wise, presentation was gorgeous and broth was very delicious. I just hate that the vegetables option is so limited in size and variety and they wait for you to finish one before bringing another small amount. Highly recommend making a reservation because my friend and I ended up sitting at the bar, where the pot was a bit further away from us and we couldn't adjust our own heat the whole time because the buttons were on the server's side so things keep getting overcooked or undercooked. Finally, zero dessert option. Bill at the end came out to be almost $50 per person after tip. I've eaten my maximum potential at a la carte places for cheaper. The awkward set up just doesn't justify the price. read more

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AYCE dinner starts at $35.99 per person. The meats and vegetables were very fresh and high quality just like their reputation. We came at 8:15pm without knowing they closed at 9pm. Our server took our first order around 8:30pm and allowed us to order only total 4 meats at a time for our table of 4 people. Their last call for placing orders is 8:59pm so we asked if we could put in more orders but our server said their manager wouldn't be happy to see more orders coming in while we still had meats on the tables. Literally we had to rush ourselves eating so fast to clear out the plates so we can order more before their last call. I personally found that very unfair for AYCE pricing and that was an unpleasant dining experience for us. We left the place without feeling stuffed for the very first time out of so many times we went out for AYCE. Will not recommend you to come for AYCE after 7:45pm. read more

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The quality of the meats here are definitely one of the best in Houston. But selection is very limited. The spicy crab broth didn't have much flavor to it. The sides that you would think would be included like cucumbers is super limited to one a person or to add as a la carte. You get two sauces to pick from. And neither is a traditional hot pot sauce. One is a light vinegar sauce mix and the other is a sesame paste concoction. Service is meh. Even tho the quality of meats is good it's not really a bang for your buck situation. It's a small selection of items for anything on the Ayce menu. The a la cart selection in addition to the ayce list is even smaller. read more

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My favorite hotpot place down SW area. I wish I could come here more often but such a drive for me. They have all you can eat selective menu which is worth it when you eat a lot but if you're like me that does not then they also have à la cart where you order individual dishes instead. The service is always great. Staff is always friendly and knowledgeable on what they serve and how much you should order if you're doing à la cart. Ambiance is not too loud or too quiet either, also depending on when you dine in. The place is small but cute. Overall a nice place for lunch and dinner. I would highly recommend this place. read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Easily the best a la cart shabu spot in Houston, is now AYCE!!!! Their quality meat selection is superb. And they aren't thin slices either, but pretty thick and tender slices. I'll let you be the judge through the pictures. We enjoyed the spicy crab broth and Tom yum. I know not typical shabu flavors, but excellent none the less. The service is also excellent, food came out pretty timely. read more

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Shabu² offers high-end Japanese hotpot and exquisite service to create one of the most exemplary dining experiences I've had in quite some time. Big shout out to Tony who took our great meal and turned it into an outstanding one. Someone get this guy a promotion. I hate hotpot. Correction, I *hated* hotpot... until I came to Shabu². My prior experiences with hotpot (primarily Chinese-style) have always involved bland broth and overcooked meat/veggies. During my last tussle with hotpot, stinky tofu came out and sneak attacked my tastebuds. Three years later, I still have trust issues... but Shabu² has shown me a better way. We went on a weekday in the middle of summer. It was hot as hell outside, but we were trying to accommodate a family member on a strict diet of soup and vegetables - hot pot seemed like the best option. The interior was pristine, stark white, and modern, with glossy black cooktop tables throughout. Tony greeted us with such enthusiasm that we thought he was the owner. It being our first shabu-shabu experience, he guided us patiently through the process, all the while answering our questions and entertaining our two kiddos. Tony's expert knowledge of the menu, thorough manner, and bright personality have given me hope for the hospitality industry. Per Tony's suggestion, we opted for a split hotpot - one side tonkotsu broth, the other spicy crab. Each of us received a bowl of noodles topped with a bounty of fresh raw vegetables and a branded block of firm tofu. Next, plates of the most impeccably thin, high-quality marbled beef graced our table. After a lovely and entertaining demonstration of how to shabu-shabu, we jumped right into it. Y'all... my eyes rolled back into my head. The certified Angus strip was soft and beefy... but my Akaushi (I can't even remember the cut because I nearly blacked out from the beef's beauty)... it was silky, juicy, and savory; it melted away on my tongue before I even got to say goodbye. The whole experience was fun, memorable, and most importantly, absolutely delicious. As far as interactive food "experiences" go (e.g. korean BBQ or churrascurias), I rank Shabu² up there with the best. No hotpot can compare, and I can't wait to return. read more

Shabu Squared - Melt in your mouth beef - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Top notch customer service. This was my son and I's first time trying hot pot. The atmosphere of the whole restaurant was warm and welcoming. Amber and Rene were knowledgeable and kind in explaining how hot pot works. My 9 year old was so excited to try new foods today. He walked out excited to come back. Saying this is our new spot Mom. Rene & Amberley(hope I am spelling their names right) made our experience. amazing. We will definitely be back. read more

Shabu Squared - Dining - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

We came in when they open and they got packed quick. Service was a little slow due to so many people coming in at once. once we got our order in the food came out quick. The broth was delicious and flavorful. We got 4 different broth to try. The problem we had was how rude the hostess was. She just walked customers right between us without saying excuse me or anything. We weren't even in the way and were standing to the side and had to bump into the chair they had in the front. The waiter seems to be rushy and cocky at first then after we ordered, he seems more friendly. I think he was just overwhelmed by so many people coming in at the same time. I would say I might come back but at a later time. read more

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Waited a long time to try this restaurant and we finally got a chance to go on a date night! We ordered almost everything from the salmon poke bowl to hotpot. We even tried the salmon sashimi. When asked the server if people generally eat it wrong or cooked in the hotpot, she said that people did both and ate it however they wanted. We tried both ways and it is my first time ever cooking salmon sashimi in broth but it also turned out tasty depending on your preference. This place is a solid choice. I would love to come back and try other broths and meats. read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Wow! We had an amazing experience here. Not only is the staff super sweet and the prices fair, but the meat here is of phenomenal quality for what you pay. They have AYCE now that's $35 Pp and worth every penny. The zabuton is my favorite! With AYCE you also get sauces. One that's for meats and one that's for veggies. I do wish that udon & other noodles are included in AYCE but for the great meat cuts and the marbling you get, it's hard to complain. You also get a complimentary bowl of rice per person too. We ordered extra udon on the side. Fav broth is most definitely the mixed broth which is the spicy crab + tonkatsu. It's *chefs kiss*. read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Go to hot pot place for high-quality meat and an all you can eat option! Tier S ($46) is worth it if you love wagyu and only really want meat. The udon, ramen, and individual vegetable options are additional cost. My favorite broth is the mixed broth which is tonkatsu and spicy crab, and I always get a drop of their spicy sauce! read more

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Shabu Squared is our favorite hot pot place in all of Houston! We have been to numerous but this Japanese style hot pot restaurant takes the cake. The meats are high quality and the broth flavors are the best you can get in Houston. Our favorite broth is spicy crab. We love the "spicy drops" we can mix in our broths and dips to make them even spicier. We had been to Shabu Squared many times before they became AYCE, and have gone there many times post AYCE and we actually like it better AYCE. Reasonably priced for the quality. They are always playing good music and the servers are very attentive. 5/5 cannot recommend enough!! read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

I had thought this was a 2nd location for them, since there is a 2 in their name, but turns out this is the only location. They are pretty much a la carte, but each shabu already comes with ramen, udon, rice and veggies. When dining for one, it is possible to stay around $20. I chose the beef belly since I was just having a quick meal and I wanted a fatty cut. The fat does provide more flavor to the broth as well. It's one of the least expensive options as well. They do have more exotic cuts, even A5 from Japan for $79. I then chose the mixed broth (spicy crab and tonkotsu). Several add-ons are available, but I didn't choose any. It's a good amount of food and comes out relatively quickly. The spicy crab broth is spicy the first few minutes, but then you get used to it, at least I did. Overall, a good flavor that I've never had at any hotpot or shabu restaurant before. A half crab is resting at the bottom of the bowl as well. The bowl of veggies is maybe the nicest presented plate upon arrival to the table, in addition to the raw meat plates. The veggies included are the most common you would place in a hot pot. I thought there should have been twice the amount though. The meat, 6oz, was adequate for 1 person with small to normal appetite. The noodles were adequate. My biggest complaint was that the nappa cabbage was diced very small!! When cooking, it basically cooks out and you don't taste it much if you're able to find it. I prefer larger cuts of this at shabu/hot pot places I believe they are putting less influence on the sides, and focusing on providing excellent cuts of beef, that's where the money is afterall. I've heard you should arrive early, like before 6, most days so that you don't have to wait. Overall, the restaurant is on the smaller side, clean, modern, has a U-shaped bar in the center, and is nothing like the buffet style options in town. Service is excellent which was a nice surprise. read more

Shabu Squared - Beef belly with mixed broth. - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

My friends and I came here for dinner & it was extremely busy but luckily we had reservations and we were seated very quickly. The place was clean, modern & the service/food was good. We decided to do like a family style & share everything that's on the table. The meal came with Fresh veggies, rice & udon. Here's a list of what we ordered. Appetizers: * Spicy garlic edamame- nice balance in garlic & spice. The spice wasn't too harsh either. 4/5 * Salmon spoon- fresh 4/5 Broth: * Miso- Bland Bland Bland, absolutely no flavor at all & pretty much tasted like water. We had to ask for spicy paste to make it better. 1.5/5 * Spicy tonkotsu- way better than the miso, the broth was very flavorful. 4.5/5 Meats/add-ons: * Beef belly- decent 3.5/5 * filet mignon- solid 4/5 * Fish balls- nice filling on the inside 4.5/5 * Shrimp balls- pretty expensive but it's made it in house & it was delicious. 4.5/5 * Crab sticks- can't expect much but it was good 4/5 * Gulf shrimp- excellent 5/5 We also had two sauces which was good because there's no flavors on the meats. Not sure what it's called, but I enjoyed the peanut sauce the most & it helped elevated the blandness of the beef belly/filet. Overall, it was satisfactory & Alex was accommodating. I'll say it's a bit pricy but everything is fresh & the meats are high in quality, definitely well worth it. Will I come back? Yep. read more

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My friends and their family visited Shabu Squared around New Years told to celebrate. I've been to a couple of Shabu places before, and I would say that this is one of the places with the freshest, high quality meats that I've had. Broth was solid and staff were hard working & kind. Restaurant is definitely a bit more on the pricier side but quality makes up for it. I would definitely recommend going on a special occasion! read more

TL;DR - "AYCE" with lots of extra charges Decent food, but for premium pricing there are limited options including premade vegetable plates. They will nickel and dime you for add ons and if you want more of a specific item Plenty of shabu options in Houston where you can get just as good food for better value Go elsewhere if you know what you like already and want to enjoy AYCE without wondering what the final bill might be read more

By far, my latest favorite Shabu spot in Houston! Quality of food is awesome, service is great and restaurant is very clean. For appetizers, we tried: - chili cucumbers...great way to start of dinner with a nice cold Sapporo - salmon spoon...delicious but nothing special - sautéed scallops...highly recommended! - Wagyu uni spoon...AMAZING!! For hotpot, we had the zabuton beef short ribs with with spicy tonkatsu broth. The zabuton was so good that we doubled down and got a second serving! I've never heard of zabuton but will now never forget! Can't wait to come back!! read more

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Food and service are equally good. The selections are quite limited if you go to other AYCE hotpot places. Everything is money here. The staff are friendly and helpful. read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Excellent protein quality and great services by Mýa. She help us navigate the menu and explained what is include and exclude as part of the meal which helps us order the perfect portion. Meat and service is 5 stars for sure and we definitely be back for more. The veggie was chopped and was hard to pull out of the broth so I would recommend it be cut long wise or left alone for easy retrieve. Just a preference I be sure to ask next time. They are pretty accommodating. Don't hesitate, give them a try! read more

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I am giving this establishment 4-stars for being in Texas! So far from Japan, haha but maybe a 3.5 for overall taste and price. I started off with the mixed broth and I was thrilled to hear soup comes with all the veggies, rice, and udon! So all you have to order is the extra meat or any other extras you want. I ended up getting extra of all the mushroom options and the truffle ponzu. The food was superrr tasty! I was loving every bit of it. The meat was very high quality I really enjoyed. It doesn't compare to hot pot on the west coast but man oh man it deff hits the spot! read more

Shabu Squared - Mixed broth with beef belly and pork belly - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

It may be getting hot... but it's never too hot to for some hot pot. Our service was great and she gave us a few different recommendations to try out. So first up was this Salmon Spoon packed with flavor, devour it in one bite and fight for the 3rd spoon if you have to. Our favorite broth is the Spicy Crab, packing heat but full of flavor. Our meat options were the sliced Ribeye and the Beef Belly. The cuts were perfectly thin that a couple of swishes was perfect for it to get cooked and soak up the broth's flavor... definitely would come back for the same stuff again @phidingthefam read more

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Very modern interior! We had a party of 6 plus a baby so we had to sit at two separate tables for lunch on a Saturday. We split the mixed broth (which is spicy crab plus tonkatsu I believe) and that was super tasty. We shared some large platters of meat so I'm not sure which was which. We definitely got the beef belly and zabutan at least. The appetizers were also quite good like the spicy cucumber and salmon spoons. For each person at the table you get a small bowl of veggies and udon, along with a small bowl of rice. The rice was really not generous portion so we had to get a few more for our group. I wish the sides were better portioned for the price you pay for the meat. I would agree with the other reviewers that the meat quality here is higher than other places and you pay for it. read more

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This was my first time having hot pot and it did not disappoint!! My husband had been dying to try this place, so we decided to give it a try. You basically pick the broth base you want, and then you pick the different proteins, and add ons you would want to cook in that specific broth. Once your broth is simmering and boiling on your table- you can cook all of the items. We started off with ordering the spicy crab broth. We don't eat pork- so this was one of the top/main options they had for non pork eaters. They also had a miso broth. The spicy crab broth was good! Pretty spicy, and it coated the meat and veggies perfectly as you cooked them. The things we ordered to cook- certified angus strip, prime ribeye, sirloin, Shirataki noodles, mushrooms, tofu. The non meat items were 2$ add ons. We also ordered kimchi as a starter as we waited for our broth. The kimchi was really good! Honestly-we had a great experience. Hot pot is so flavorful and good. It was so much fun to cook, and all of it was delicious! The restaurant is very clean, and service was awesome. Our server was very straight forward with letting us know how much food to order and the amount that would be perfect for us. We tend to over order, so we appreciated him letting us know!! read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

If you haven't had a gourmet Japanese shabu shabu experience, this place is the spot to try it out! We left this place so full we were close to not finishing our food haha! If you're dining in for two, our orders were a great portion to start with They had a lot of yummy broth options, but we picked one of their most popular broths, spicy crab. It's a flavorful, mild spicy-leveled broth with pieces of crab at the bottom of the pot. Every order comes with a bowl of their logo stamped tofu, veggies, and udon. We started off with edamame, and these were not overly salty like most places and were a great snack while we waited for the broth to boil We then ordered prime ribeye, beef belly, gulf shrimp, fish balls with roe, and sashimi-grade salmon for our proteins and add ons. The meats were very fresh and yummy. The gulf shrimp came with seasoning powder and were also fresh and delicious. The fish balls with roe are definitely recommended, I'm a big fan of fish balls and the roe filling made it so unique and flavorful. The sashimi-grade salmon cuts were lean and indeed fresh. We were too full for dessert, but their options looked yummy as well! read more

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My waitress Mya was super sweet and helpful with ordering. I ordered: Chili Cucumbers (4/5) The cucumbers were refreshing and crunchy. I would only order again if I were really in the mood for it. They definitely reminded me of the ones at Din Tai Fung but with more flair and flavor. Sautéed Scallops (4/5) Soft, flavorful and buttery scallops. I recommend if you really like seafood. :) Mixed Broth (3/5) This broth didn't stand out much to me and was pretty salty. I've tried the spicy crab which isn't the greatest for me personally but I'd love to try the Tom Yum and Tonkotsu broth some other time. Vegetable Bowl (5/5) I feel like this came with the perfect amount and variety of vegetables for hotpot. All the veggies were great quality. Chuck Flap (5/5) The marbling was beautiful and I love the portions (I got 8oz) Kurobuta/ Pork Belly (5/5) I feel like pork belly is a hit or miss when it comes to hot pot places and Shabu Squared did not disappoint. The quality of the meat selections here are great value. Overall, I loved my experience and can't wait to go back :) read more

Shabu Squared - Chuck Flap, Pork Belly, Vegetable Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Soups were very flavorful. Meat options good. Service was great! This will be my go to hotpot spot!

Still a fan since my last review! For my broth this time around, I wanted to try the mixed broth (which consisted of spicy crab mixed with tonkotsu). It was a bit too spicy for me so more tonkotsu was added. After it was added, I thought the broth tasted a bit salty, but I still enjoyed my hot pot experience. For proteins, the Zabuton is so good! I loved it more than the Pork Belly. For appetizers, you can't go wrong with the Spicy Garlic Edamame and the Sauteed Scallops. Both were packed with flavor and I wouldn't have minded ordering two more of each appetizer lol Customer service is superb and attentive. Thanks to Susan for her knowledge and recommendations on the menu. Kudos to the DJ who curated such a dope playlist. (Some artists I heard was Glass Animals, Giveon, The Weekend, and Ariana Grande.) There is bar seating, high top tables, and booths. There were several TVs mounted around the restaurant and the interior feels modern and clean. Bring a sweater if you get cold easily! read more

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I think that price wise, this place is slightly more expensive than the avg hot pot. The meat is good quality and large, but thin slices and comes in 6/8/14 oz. At first I was skeptical that 8 oz would be enough for 2 people, but it was. The service was really friendly and while they would get busy at times, it was never long before they checked on us. The selection of veggies and seafood is definitely limited. Portions were like pretty small, but not overly expensive (except the like 4 fishball roe for $5). The tonkotsu broth was pretty good, especially after cooking everything. I felt it was difficult with the induction plate at times because it would go from not cooking to boiling back and forth as they came and adjusted for us. Overall a good date night type of place. I feel you are paying for the vibe and slightly better quality meat. read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sat at bar, first time doing hot pot. Server was very helpful. Food was delicious. We'll be back read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Had no idea they started doing reservations here. Also, they're AYCE (all you can eat) now!!! Been coming here for a couple years and every time, the service and quality of the food is amazing here! Best time for hotpot is now since it's cold outside! read more

Shabu Squared - Japanese Near Me - Houston, Texas