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    Shabu Time

    4.7 (927 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SHABU TIME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    wagyu, kobe beef
    Megan D.

    Shabu Time is one of my favorite shabu places! They have some of the best broths, my favorites are the miso and tom yum. The BBH broth is really good as well. They're also one of the only spots that actually gives you refills of the same broth. My favorite meats are the Kobe beef; and A5 wagyu if you want to splurge. I also like how you can order a large meat and share it with the table, very family style friendly. My favorite sauce here is the ponzu sauce. Service here is amazing too!

    American Kobe Beef
    Meriya S.

    It was my first time coming here. I ordered the American Kobe Beef (Large 10 oz) for $32 and added 10 quail eggs for $5. For the soup bases, I chose Spicy Sichuan and Spicy Miso because my husband and I really love spicy food. For the soup, I think it was just okay--not extremely delicious, but still good enough to enjoy. However, the meat was excellent. I really loved the quality of the beef. The dipping sauces were great too. They had a white sesame sauce (I'm not sure of the exact name) and ponzu. I mixed both sauces together to dip the beef, and it tasted really amazing. The restaurant itself is not very big, and it's not a buffet. You might need to wait in line a little bit, especially during busy times. The atmosphere is decorated in a Japanese style, and the restaurant doesn't smell too smoky because they have good ventilation. The staff were friendly and attentive. I will definitely come back again someday.

    entree
    Elaina V.

    Sooo good! We got half spicy tonkatsu and half tom yum for the broth base with angus lean beef, rice, and noodles. The tom yum was delicious and had a good balance of acidity. The spicy tonkatsu was mild, but good as a basic savory base. I love the variety of veggies provided with each entree too. The dumplings were so addictive too. The establishment was clean, staff were very attentive, knowledgeable, kind, and helpful to first timers! I'll be back for more!!

    Small Angus Lean Beef
    Daisy S.

    This small Japanese hot spot restaurant is located in downtown Japantown. Street parking so plan accordingly. On a Saturday, we arrived around 7pm and ended up waiting an hour for a table of 3 after a large party of about 12 was seated ahead of us. For such a small restaurant, that decision caused a very long wait for several other customers. That said, the staff was extremely kind and clearly doing their best to accommodate everyone. We shared the tonkatsu and miso broth. The tonkatsu was super rich and flavorful, while the miso broth was on the bland side so we really needed to spice it up on our own. The meat options overall were good and everything tasted very fresh. The side of vegetables is a good portion per person--which is nice since their sides are expensive. My husband paid $5 for a side of kimchi! Overall, good food and friendly service. I'd likely return, but definitely at a less busy time for a better experience.

    Interior at 3:27 PM on a Saturday... usually very packed, but it's late.
    Chris J.

    This is the absolute best Shabu shabby restaurant in South Bay by far. Great service great selection of meats everything you could hope for from a great Shabushabu restaurant. The restaurant is owned by Vietnamese so they have some really interesting broths like bun Bo hue! Highly recommend

    Lindsey G.

    This was my second time doing hot pot and my first time trying a Japanese-style hot pot, and honestly... this is the place that made it finally click for me. We ordered the beef toro belly and a seafood combo, which came with a really nice spread of vegetables. For the broths, we went with the yukisaki and spicy Sichuan, and both were so good in different ways. One was more clean and comforting, the other had a nice kick without being overpowering. We added vermicelli and udon noodles, and those ended up being one of my favorite parts once they soaked up all the flavor from the broth. What I really appreciated was how organized everything felt. It made the whole experience easy to enjoy instead of feeling like you're guessing your way through it. I've had hot pot before and didn't feel full or like I fully experienced it, but here I left completely satisfied. Also worth mentioning, they have a bunch of sauces and add-ons that actually taste good and elevate everything. Overall, I was super impressed. This is the kind of place that makes you want to come back again just to try different combinations.

    Joanna S.

    We love their tom yum broth and miso broth (for the kids). Service is fast and it's so tasty! This is starting to be one of the regular spots we have in our rotation. The broths are good. The proportions are good and the ponzu and sesame sauces are great! Tonight we ordered DoorDash pick up for a family meal of 4-5. I didn't even know you can do that for to go orders. You can also order their sauces to go and broths as well. We like eating there and the servers are really nice and accommodating to young kids. Bonus that they have 2 tvs on haha I like getting the large lamb and my husband likes the angus beef. No complaints! So happy this is part of Japantown.

    miso and tom yum broth
    Gina N.

    I haven't been here in so long and came here on Sunday for lunch with a friend :) Lots of street parking and we were seated quickly. We ordered the miso and tom yum soup with the quail eggs, udon noodles, white rice, toro beef belly, and the angus lean beef. Service here is fast and we got our food quickly. The broths were flavorful and yummy! I love the sauces here as well. I was surprised they had a matcha series :o Would definitely come back to try it next time along with the other broths!

    Broth: Sukiyaki (left), spicy tonkatsu (right) Meats: toro beef belly (top), and kobe (bottom)
    Adrien H.

    This place is one of my favorite hot pots. We ordered Broth: Sukiyaki, spicy tonkatsu broth and Meats: toro beef belly and kobe to share, and I would highly recommend this combo!! It comes with rice/vermicelli and a set of veggies. I still think about this meal so often... Our waiter was helpful in answering our questions, and shared that the kobe was the most popular meat choice. We did not have to wait on a Thursday night for 2!

    Deanna Y.

    Shabu Time is my favorite non-ayce hot pot place. The portion sizes are decent compared to other places. I enjoy the Kobe beef and the toro beef belly. We usually try to come before 6 pm to beat the dinner crowd. Street parking is usually easy to find. Service is efficient and friendly. I wish they would bring back the BBH (bun Bo hue) broth! It was super tasty! Note: they do have a drink happy hour that ends at 6pm ($2 off beer hot sake and cocktails).

    Tom yum and miso broth with Kobe beef plate and A5 wagyu
    Tim T.

    Not my first time here and definitely not my last! Always a good go to for when you're in the mood for shabu/hotpot. Service was great and food was fantastic as always. We got the tom yum and miso broth and both were well seasoned and super flavorful! They have a great selection of quality cut meats as well as fresh veggies! My only complaint is that their rice is rather hard like undercooked and this isn't the first time it's been like this as well. If you're in the area definitely check them out! We never had issues with wait times but def check before :)

    Angus Lean Beef Vegetarian (1 Size)
    Lindsey M.

    We came here to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and left full and happy. We got to Japantown around 5:15 and were seated at Shabu Time by 5:20. We knew if we ate later we would have had more of a wait and this worked perfectly for us. Our family hadn't been out to hotpot ever, so we tried to pick something a little lowkey. This spot is relatively small, but doesn't feel too crowded. Staff were cordial, service was quick, prices weren't outrageous, and the food was great. When it comes to the food, I was surprised by what a large portion of beef is - seemed small. But, now I know for next time and can plan accordingly. The broth we got was miso and tonkatsu, next time we may need to leave the kid at home so we can be more adventurous with spice!

    Alisa B.

    Yummy!! I was really impressed with the tom yum broth here! Very flavorful and perfectly sour. I loooved how rich and tomato-like it tasted. I highly recommend! They give a wide variety of veggies, which is really appreciated. The waiters were super quick and attentive as well! Always refilled our broths and waters. Checked on our heat plate often too! For meats, I recommend the Toro Beef Belly and the Angus Lean Beef! Both were well marbled and thinly sliced. Perfect for shabu shabu. Portions were a little small, but decent enough for a weekday evening meal. I would love to come eat here again!

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    Ask the Community - Shabu Time

    What time is last call?

    Last call is always at 9:30 PM

    Not a fan of these new hours, loved having lunch here during the week. Making it dinner only besides weekends is a bit cumbersome. Is this a temporary change or is this permanent?

    Hi Matthew, Thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately these are our temporary hours at the moment… Read more

    Is it back all you can eat? How much for person?

    I went yesterday, 4/27/22, and was informed they no longer have all you can eat

    Are you doing ayce yet?

    As of 4/27/22, they are not doing ayce anymore

    Is AYCE available?

    As of 4/27/22, they are not doing ayce anymore

    Is it all you can eat?

    Hi due to covid we are not serving ayce at this time sorry!

    Is there outdoor dining?

    There is outdoor and indoor dining

    Are prices for AYCE different for lunch vs dinner?

    Hi no they are the same throughout the day!

    Hiii is AYCE still available from Monday to Thursday only?? Thank you

    Yes, unfortunately

    What is the price of AYCE?

    $33.99 with Kobe $28.99 non Kobe

    What time is the AYCE Hot Pot?

    Monday through Thursday lunch and dinner during normal business hours!

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