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    Shabuya - Alhambra

    4.2 (894 reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Larry N.

    My friends and I were craving hotpot and decided to stop by Shabuya. The experience was fine, the staff was nice and attentive. I did notice that it felt like they had a smaller variety of options at the self service stations. I recall them having a lot more before and even appetizers... other than that, it was still a good experience for the price we paid. They are also running a special discount for after 8pm.

    Tony C.

    Went to Shabuya for dinner. We were greeted at the door by a rude waitress. After standing for 5 minutes for unknown reason, she took us to a table that was not clean while there were many open tables. We ask "Can you please clean the table?", she replied with rude attitude and say someone will come clean it and just walked away. Maybe we were the one that shouldn't expect service from a bad managed restaurant. Will not go back anytime soon.

    My miso soup
    Francine L.

    First time here at Shabuya in Alhambra and this place was super fun. It is a hot pot all-you-can-eat spot which gives you 90 mins of dining. You first pick your broth and I had picked miso and then you go off to get your vegetables and seafood options. The beef and lamb you have to order from your server. But overall I liked it and it was a fun experience. Also celebrated my birthday here and it was nice. It was slightly busy but so tasty.

    Chicken karaage...ish
    Robert Z.

    Been coming to this Shabuya for years, even before the renovation. I finally noticed it had reopened after the remodel (which finished around November last year), so I stopped by today to see how everything turned out Overall, the layout and setup feel very familiar, which is a good thing. The selection is mostly the same, although I did notice a few side items are missing--sadly including some of my favorite noodles. The chicken karaage looks quite different from before, but it still tastes okay. Gyoza is now ordered directly through your server instead of being self-serve, which is a small change but worth noting As always, the meat remains the star of the show. The quality is consistently good, and that's really what keeps me coming back. The menu options have changed a bit, and they no longer separate certain items into dinner- or weekend-only menus. Prices have also gone up about $8 compared to before, but the quality has stayed consistent. The soup base selection is still solid, and you can even mix broths if you want to customize your hot pot experience The center island offers plenty of seafood options, including crab, squid, and shrimp, along with a good variety of vegetables and mushrooms. There were also orange slices available for a refreshing finish. Most items looked fresh, though a few seemed like they had been sitting out a little longer than others. Overall, everything was clean, well-maintained, and still good quality You can grab rice on the side and create your own sauce combinations at the sauce bar, which is always one of my favorite parts of hot pot Service can be a little slow at times, but whenever we needed something and flagged someone down, the staff was friendly and quick to help. The atmosphere is relaxed, with regular music playing rather than a themed soundtrack, making it easy to hold a conversation. The TVs were showing NBA games with subtitles, which was a nice touch for sports fans. And also it has free parking in the plaza Overall, it's great to see this location back in action. While a few things have changed, the quality meat, customizable broths, and wide selection still make it a solid spot for hot pot. Definitely a good place to stop by with friends or family when you're looking for a filling meal nearby!

    Kenny J.

    We came to Shabuya on a Friday late afternoon for an early dinner. It's an affordable AYCE shabu spot with a decent meat selection and a bar where you can plate additional seafood, veggies, and sauces. It was pretty empty at the time and service was pretty quick so no complaints on getting started with the meal. Ordering was pretty easy and the staff came by often to check on us in case we wanted to place more meat orders (our favorites were the beef belly and Wagyu!) Personally I really liked the sauce selection where there's plenty of options to mix and match to pair with different meats and veggies. Overall had a decent time here and may be back in the future!

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    Van D.

    I was meeting up with my buddy and fellow Yelper Ryan L. and Shabuya was a spot where he could eat well and I can eat healthy. Regular Pricing after 3pm, weekends, and holidays are $33.99/person. For all of those who are not familiar with Shabuya. This is an all you can eat shabu restaurant. Each diner gets an individual hot pot with a soup base of their choice between original house soup, miso soup, tonkotsu pork soup, huo guo soup, sukiyaki soup, and vegetarian soup. You are able to order meats from the staff, including prime chuck tender, angus beef brisket, prime beef belly, us wagyu sirloin tip, angus top blade, natural pork belly, natural pork collar, free range chicken, and lamb. They have a buffet area that is self-serve with plenty of vegetables, seafood, noodles, popular accompaniments of hot pot, and a sauce bar. Staff was really friendly and attentive. They came throughout the night to ask us if we wanted more meats. They also have a great layout where even though it was busy, it didn't feel crowded. There was even TVs throughout the restaurants for the sports fans. I really enjoyed my meal here and wouldn't mind coming back.

    Kevin T.

    Solid spot for AYCE hotpot, been coming here on occasions here n there over the years. It's now $32.99 for AYCE dinner on weekdays and weekends which is decently affordable. Restaurant is pretty clean and very spacious. Tables are pretty big on the side and in the middle are table and chair type seating while the sides are one big table and sofa type seats. The meat selection for AYCE is sizeable, you can order 4 plates at a time, and they come out pretty quick. Soup base options are plentiful as well, but I opted for the original house special, but there are plenty of options as well. Since each person has their own pot, the options are endless. I particularly enjoy the fact that you can pace yourself as you go. Love the ramen noodle options here, fish balls, and veggies as well. Everything else is pretty standard compared to other AYCE hotpot spots. Overall, a pretty standard hotpot restaurant, pretty standard in food selections, price, and vibe overall. I'd say this is a decent spot for group hangouts, nothing stands out but also nothing to complain. Decent price for decent food.

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    Jasmine A.

    Stopped by on Friday, 01/16/26 to celebrate my boyfriend's early birthday and before my Asia Vacation trip the next day! This is my second time trying out Shabuya and my first time at this particular location. My boyfriend has been here numerous times and told me that this place was closed for a while and now they are back in business! $32.99 per person (after 3pm, weekends, and holidays). Also got one fountain drink for $2.99 and a draft beer (Modelo) for $8.99 with tax and $10 tip, the total cost was $92.85. I personally feel like this is worth the money because there are tons and tons of seafood options and mushrooms too! Next time, I would definitely take advantage by stopping by Monday-Friday from 11:30am-3pm for just $25.99 per person!

    Half and half broth we asked for less spicy but boy was it spicy
    Erin G.

    We haven't been to this location in a couple years but finally came back last night. We were seated immediately which was nice, looked over the menu server was already asking what meats we wanted (felt very rushed) floors were extremely sticky which was a bit of a red flag since other reviews stated the same. The bar was filled with a lot of options I just wish they had more veggies like broccoli or carrots etc. the bathrooms needed some attention badly as well. once we slowed down on eating we had to find a server for our check (they had been coming every few minutes asking if we wanted more meat then once we said we were done after the last round no one came back) this place is really good but I'm not sure if we will be back anytime soon.

    Mike L.

    I stopped by Shabuya for a late night dinner and was able to waitlist on Yelp easily. The menu is individual pot AYCE - you're able to mix broths or just choose a single one. Ordering was a little confusing. For my visit it appeared that you order everything but meat with the staff (no dedicated staff for your table) and order on your phone through a QR code for the meat. Meat came out relatively quickly and was good quality. There was a self serve area for veggies, sauces, and seafood. The appetizers were also pretty good.

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    Nick C.

    This place will hit the spot for your soup / meat cravings. Pick your broth soup base, choose your appetizers, then order your meat selection 4 at a time. Then grab a plate and load it up with the tons of selections to cook in your broth! Don't forget to make your sauce at the sauce station and if you want rice they have it there too. Drinks are separate from AYCE price. They have a young staff and they are quick with their service and the place has tvs when we went they were playing College Football Playoffs. They play good music so the vibes are flowing while having a good meal.

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    Myan T.

    Shabuya Alhambra was a great experience! The space is huge and has tons of seating and tables inside. I would say it's 2-3 times bigger than the OG location in k-town, and the wait is much shorter. Staff is quick and efficient here. We didn't wait very long for anything and were also allowed to order many meats up front. The induction stoves here are individual vs the shared split pot you get at the older location. I prefer this because the soup seems to heat up faster w a personal bowl. Overall we loved our dining experience and will choose this location over the Ktown location any day!

    Jessica C.

    The meat was so perfect, we came here for my daughter's birthday and the entire family ended up loving it!!! The employees were very helpful and patient. The restaurant itself is surprisingly big inside, and they have a large selection of items you can put in your hot pot, my dad especially is looking forward to going back! (Sorry only got 1 picture cause we were so busy chowing down!)

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    Is there a time limit and do they really enforce it?

    There is a 90mins time limit, I say loosely enforce when it is slow. But during peak hours, they do bring you the check and expect you to leave, at most 10-15mins over the… 

    How does the Vegetarian option work?

    It is only veggie and noodles from the self serve area. The seafood section in the self serve area and meats are not included.… 

    Is solo dining allowed?

    yes!

    Can we bring our wines?

    You can call them and ask them

    Do they take reservations for Friday night? Is the discount still in effect?

    the discount is over. ;( but you are allowed to make reservations!

    Is shabuya ever going to reopen?

    They reopen in Oct 6, and first week reopen will be 20% off (already confirmed wirh the restaurant)

    When are they reopening? I saw May 31th and was so excited and it got pushed back AGAIN!

    My friend lives 3 blocks from there and drove past within the last month or so. She said there were construction workers coming in and out of it so fingers crossed that 8/31 is the official reopen date🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

    Are they really opening on May 31st?

    No, still closed

    I saw on social media that someone went last week. Are they indeed reopened?

    No closed

    Do you know when the place is reopened? I miss the place 🥲

    It is open!

    Is this place permanently closed? It the reopening dates keep getting push back.

    Not permanently closed. They're going thru insurance for remodel and it's taking longer than expected.

    Does anyone know if the house broth is pork or beef based?

    It is fish based!

    What time is the last come?

    9:30PM is Last Call for all meats and the vegetable/seafood bar

    You take reservations?

    No. They don't take reservations

    What's the price per person on the weekend? (adult and kid 7yrs)

    $32.99

    What happened to the tom yum soup base? :(

    its gone

    Do they allow solo diners for lunch?

    yes

    Does each individual get his or her own pot?

    Yes and you can mix or change soups. Lots of variety of food.,

    Is the sauce bar opened yet?

    Yes

    Is there outdoor seating?

    No outdoor seating

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