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    Shabu Time

    4.7 (951 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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

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    American Kobe Beef (s)
    Emily M.

    I'm usually not a shabu places that aren't AYCE, but that was not the case with shabu time. I shared a Medium and small meat plate with a friend and it was more than enough food. Each meat plate also came with a bowl of veggies and noodles or rice. We tried the Kobe and lean angus beef. Out of both meat options I enjoyed the lean angus beef more since it was in smaller cuts which made it easier to eat. Both beef were high quality and super soft. For broth we got veggie and tom yum. I would highly recommend tom yum as it was super flavorful and you can actually taste the broth when eating the veggies and meat. Service was top tier. The waiter consistently came to our table and helped adjust the temperature.

    Andy L.

    The food was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying with quality broths and ingredients. However it felt quite pricey for the portions. Also just felt like another trendy shabu place and didn't set itself apart from the others. It's still a solid hot pot option. Staff was too busy for us over this 4th of July weekend.

    Lety G.

    Was looking for a hot pot option while working downtown and didn't wanna drive all the way to Cupertino to my usual spot. Found this place and decided to give it a try. Walked in and was greeted by the staff immediately and was seated right away. They have a good amount of meat options and they all come with your choice of noodles which you can upgrade to udon and vegetables and they have a lot of appetizer options, we also added on the chili dumplings, and those were delicious. Like with any hot pot I definitely overate but everything tasted delicious!

    Chris V.

    Went here with a group of friends for dinner Saturday night (no wait walk-in) and it was top tier. We went with a Tom Yum / Spicy Tonkotsu mix on the broth and I would highly recommend the Tom Yum. The meats were high quality and it was just a great experience when paired with a few sake bombs. Complimentary ice cream at the end!

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    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!

    Kobe and creamy vegetarian (left) Angus and tom yum (right)
    Christina L.

    Meat quality and broths were good here. The angus and tom yum were our faves. Good amount of veggies that came with it 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.

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    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.

    Great place to go eat. We wanted try something new and we had no idea what to order or how it work. The waiter was a great help. He explain everything and gave us some idea what we may like. We plan to visit again. Best time to go is when they first open.

    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.

    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!

    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.

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    Great service as usual! Soup selection and music were great as well! Will be back in the future.

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    There was yummy food, we came in a Friday night with no wait time, very cute environment.

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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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