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Hands down, my favorite shabu spot. my fiancé & I come here all the time with my brother and sister in law, and it's one of our favorite guilty pleasures to enjoy together. We love coming during happy hour because the prices are so much better & honestly, the quality and quantity of food are unmatched. You get endless veggies/ & meat for your soup, and on top of that, fried appetizers that you can keep ordering throughout your visit as well. If you like your broth spicy, ask for the hot drops!! My sister in law loves spicy and always adds extra. I'm a bit of a wimp, so I stick to about three drops, but it definitely adds a nice kick and is super yummy. The place is always clean, and the servers are consistently nice and accommodating. I've tried several other hot pot spots since coming here, and this one is still my favorite overall. I recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for a great hot pot experience.
If I'm craving shabu on an empty stomach this is the spot for ayce. Workers are so nice and friendly. They always got great music playing.
The service was great. The meats were okay. But their tonkotsu broth was awful. It was SOUR and unappetizing. I kept thinking maybe they accidentally added in sour cabbage or maybe even soap... what in the world can this possibly be a pork bone broth... it was SO bad. One of the worst broths I've ever had.
There are two Shinobu restaurants a few doors away from each other. One is shabu shabu and the other is Japanese BBQ so make sure you go to the right one. They have a Yelp waitlist, but there was no wait when we went. There is seating at the bar, as well as tables along the other wall. If you walk to the back and go around the corner, I believe there are more tables over there on the other side. They have two tiers of AYCE, silver and gold. The gold tier includes everything in the silver tier and adds USDA prime short rib & ribeye as well as salmon. We opted for the silver tier which has a good variety of red meat as well as chicken breast and shrimp and is quite a bit less expensive. There are four broths to choose from and I always go with spicy miso. Hot drops are available upon request to kick up the heat. You can order as much meat as you like as well as appetizers, veggies, and noodles. We had several rounds of gyoza and panko fried shrimp which were excellent and each came with its own sauce. The meats all had great flavor and the shrimp are already peeled and deveined making them easy to cook and eat without making a mess. They give you two small bowls of sauce for dipping which includes a peanut sauce which I didn't really care for and a soy sauce. If you have more than a few people in your party, you may have to share half of a regular sized broth bowl. They have a good bar menu and we enjoyed a few bottles of Kikusui sake. The silver tier is a very good dinner value for $36.99 per person as of February 2025. Service was good and I would return again if in the area and have a taste for shabu shabu.
Pretty good for an all you can eat option. Their broth, I chose the spicy miso, was really good and I enjoyed their appetizers as well. The proteins and the veggies I feel like I could have gotten anywhere else. The one thing for sure that sets them apart from everyone else was their appetizers have tvs so if you want to watch the games this is a great spot.
Such amazing food and great service. The meat was delicious and the vegetables were crisp! We will be back here!!
Our server Thuan was very helpful and friendly. My mom and I came pretty early to the restaurant, and were thus seated immediately and got to start eating right away. We went for the AYCE option so we can try as many things as we can. The food was delicious and well worth the price. The beef options are the best things on the menu, in my opinion. I have confirmed my love of ponzu and sesame sauce with meat. Ponzu goes so well with so many things, my mouth is watering at the thought of eating here again. As this place is all you can eat, you can order several rounds of meat. I would make a whole meal of it, having it be my only meal of the day, post-workout. AYCE shabu shabu is a blessing. I am excited to come back and eat more.
Shinobu Shabu is my go to place for hot pot whenever I'm in HB. I always get the AYCE menu since the quality of their meat is delicious. I love the fact they have spicy drops that you can add to your dips and pot. Typically, we don't really order much from the appetizers because we're there to make the most of our money by eating as much meat as we can. Service can get a bit slow depending on traffic of customers. However, they're typically really good about asking if you need more broth, meat, etc. for broth refills, they do bring the actual broth that you ordered initially for refill rather than just some type of stock like other places. I also like that they offer brown rice as well.
I'm a fan of their sister business Shinobu Japanese BBQ and Shabu in general and decided to give their Shabu a shot. My visit was last Saturday 10/17/25 during lunch for a party of six. Its highly recommend that you use their waitlist to set up a reservation for your party. The business is small with 4 tables perpendicular to each other with 2 tables seating 8 and the remaining 2 seating six. There is bar seating which may sit up to 20 so approximately 50 customers max. They offer two dining options al la carte or all you can eat. I highly recommend getting the ayce which has two tiers. Silver 36.99 and Gold 50.99. We went with the Silver tier which includes 7 meat options 3 beef, 2 pork, 1 chicken, and 1 shrimp, variety of appetizers and ice cream. Overall the meat selection was decent. With the exception of the fried shrimp the appetizers we ordered were mid. We got the karaage chicken, and fries. The service was slow due to being understaffed. At the time i think six to eight total staff was working. Two were serving tables and the rest in the back doing food preparation. It took a while to get our next rounds of meat and vegetable orders. Overall the experience was ok. The are other Shabu restaurants that I prefer over Shinobu Shabu and might return if I'm in the area.
Boy oh boy where do I begin? First off - the quality of the meat we got was amazing !! We got pork belly and both prime and choice ribeye. Very delicious melt in yo mouth flavor!! I personally liked the sukiyaki broth for meat, and the spicy miso for veggies :) Service was excellent, and the overall ambiance was nice and clean. I wanted to make a HUGE point and shoutout to our server Andrew. He made great recommendations for the meat we chose, and was on point for service. If I could give him a million stars I would - because his attentiveness, warmth and great display of character showed how great of a place Shinobu Shabu is! Thank you for the amazing time Andrew !!!
This hidden Jem is just a free doors down from Shinobu Japanese BBQ. It gets a bit busy, but it's totally with the wait. The vibe is very chill and relaxing. It's been one of our favorite spots to go! My husband and I sat at the bar, we got the AYCE. Everyone was super friendly and they tag teamed on service which is fun! For the broth I got a mix of the Spicy Miso and Tonkotsu. It's great because it's a little creamy, has a touch of heat in it, perfect for some cold nights. My husband got just the Tonkatsu, which is full of flavor, minus the heat that I got. The meats are amazing, you can see the full quality of the marbling. They use Wagyu for the chuck eye and beef belly. Veggie plates are my JAM it comes with spinach, lettuce, bok choy, carrots, mushrooms, tofu, and fish cake. It's so tasty. If you only want a select few items, you can totally get just the veggies you want. This place is amazing, if you want a good comfort food, do this! Reasonably priced and the service is fantastic.
If you're into hot pot, you have to try this OC Gem. Shinobu Shabu totally hit the spot. The vibe is super chill -- cozy tables, friendly staff, and the smell of the broth as soon as you walk in makes you instantly hungry. I usually go with the all you can eat silver option. The best meats that I usually pick are Choice Short Rib, Wagyu Chuck Eye, and Wagyu Beef Belly for MAX BIG BACK. Some sides that I would recommend are the chicken karaage, panko fried shrimp, and furikake fries for something to snack on when your meats are cookin. You can get a nice plate of veggies, noodles of your choice, and your choice of broth -- I go with the spicy miso, which had just the right kick without being overpowering. Everything cooks right at your table, so it's fun to mix and match flavors and sauces. The ponzu and goma sauces were amazing -- I mixed in some garlic, radish and scallions to elevate the flavor. Service was great too. The servers -- Kevin, Will P, and Andrew -- were super attentive and kept refilling our broth without us even asking. The whole experience felt easy and relaxing almost like you're eating at home-- perfect for a casual dinner with friends or even a solo comfort meal. Bottom line:Fresh ingredients, great flavors, good vibes. Definitely coming back when it's cold out -- or honestly, anytime I'm craving a cozy, interactive meal. ~ type sheets
I really like how Shinobu has a Yelp waitlist, I joined before driving over and we were seated as soon as we got there. The meat quality surprised me and the vegetable options were pretty good as well. I did not love the peanut sauce that came with the meal, I prefer a sesame sauce and wish they offered that instead. The meal ends off with ice cream, that is so nice and who doesn't;t love a sweet treat. ig: @cravingswithcat
Came here with a group of about 10 people. Service was fantastic and the orders never stopped coming, which was great. All the meat choices are good, even on the lower tier. We ordered a lot of cabbage and broccoli! read more
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Been over 6 plus years since coming here so it's good to see they have around and expanded Located off golden west same area with the habit and tastea Indoor dining Waitlist on yelp Shabu options with à la carte and 2 types of packages silver and gold Includes appetizer multiple rounds of consumption as long as finished and dessert Starting at $37 and basically the difference is 3 additional protein on gold package Service was ok. Seem like only 1 hostess who also took orders but also multiple staff members standing around chatting amongst themselves and not really paying attention to when waters could be filled or offering to refill broth or checking up Didn't really explain how anything worked with ordering Counter and tables available. Sports on yes Clean restaurant overall Could be loud and very quiet We tried out the silver package and was provided an order form Quality of meat rounds were hearty portion beef pork chicken option and j believe shrimp as well Standard veggies of bok choy spinach Napa cabbage fish cake tofu carrots zucchini mushroom Overall not bad and hit the spot for being hungry but service and attention to detail lacked. No immediate rush to return back in the near future. read more
Hands down, my favorite shabu spot. my fiancé & I come here all the time with my brother and sister in law, and it's one of our favorite guilty pleasures to enjoy together. We love coming during happy hour because the prices are so much better & honestly, the quality and quantity of food are unmatched. You get endless veggies/ & meat for your soup, and on top of that, fried appetizers that you can keep ordering throughout your visit as well. If you like your broth spicy, ask for the hot drops!! My sister in law loves spicy and always adds extra. I'm a bit of a wimp, so I stick to about three drops, but it definitely adds a nice kick and is super yummy. The place is always clean, and the servers are consistently nice and accommodating. I've tried several other hot pot spots since coming here, and this one is still my favorite overall. I recommend it to anyone and everyone looking for a great hot pot experience. read more
2 months ago
If I'm craving shabu on an empty stomach this is the spot for ayce. Workers are so nice and friendly. They always got great music playing. read more
10 months ago
The service was great. The meats were okay. But their tonkotsu broth was awful. It was SOUR and unappetizing. I kept thinking maybe they accidentally added in sour cabbage or maybe even soap... what in the world can this possibly be a pork bone broth... it was SO bad. One of the worst broths I've ever had. read more
There are two Shinobu restaurants a few doors away from each other. One is shabu shabu and the other is Japanese BBQ so make sure you go to the right one. They have a Yelp waitlist, but there was no wait when we went. There is seating at the bar, as well as tables along the other wall. If you walk to the back and go around the corner, I believe there are more tables over there on the other side. They have two tiers of AYCE, silver and gold. The gold tier includes everything in the silver tier and adds USDA prime short rib & ribeye as well as salmon. We opted for the silver tier which has a good variety of red meat as well as chicken breast and shrimp and is quite a bit less expensive. There are four broths to choose from and I always go with spicy miso. Hot drops are available upon request to kick up the heat. You can order as much meat as you like as well as appetizers, veggies, and noodles. We had several rounds of gyoza and panko fried shrimp which were excellent and each came with its own sauce. The meats all had great flavor and the shrimp are already peeled and deveined making them easy to cook and eat without making a mess. They give you two small bowls of sauce for dipping which includes a peanut sauce which I didn't really care for and a soy sauce. If you have more than a few people in your party, you may have to share half of a regular sized broth bowl. They have a good bar menu and we enjoyed a few bottles of Kikusui sake. The silver tier is a very good dinner value for $36.99 per person as of February 2025. Service was good and I would return again if in the area and have a taste for shabu shabu. read more
Pretty good for an all you can eat option. Their broth, I chose the spicy miso, was really good and I enjoyed their appetizers as well. The proteins and the veggies I feel like I could have gotten anywhere else. The one thing for sure that sets them apart from everyone else was their appetizers have tvs so if you want to watch the games this is a great spot. read more
4 months ago
Such amazing food and great service. The meat was delicious and the vegetables were crisp! We will be back here!! read more
Our server Thuan was very helpful and friendly. My mom and I came pretty early to the restaurant, and were thus seated immediately and got to start eating right away. We went for the AYCE option so we can try as many things as we can. The food was delicious and well worth the price. The beef options are the best things on the menu, in my opinion. I have confirmed my love of ponzu and sesame sauce with meat. Ponzu goes so well with so many things, my mouth is watering at the thought of eating here again. As this place is all you can eat, you can order several rounds of meat. I would make a whole meal of it, having it be my only meal of the day, post-workout. AYCE shabu shabu is a blessing. I am excited to come back and eat more. read more
Shinobu Shabu is my go to place for hot pot whenever I'm in HB. I always get the AYCE menu since the quality of their meat is delicious. I love the fact they have spicy drops that you can add to your dips and pot. Typically, we don't really order much from the appetizers because we're there to make the most of our money by eating as much meat as we can. Service can get a bit slow depending on traffic of customers. However, they're typically really good about asking if you need more broth, meat, etc. for broth refills, they do bring the actual broth that you ordered initially for refill rather than just some type of stock like other places. I also like that they offer brown rice as well. read more
1 year ago
I'm a fan of their sister business Shinobu Japanese BBQ and Shabu in general and decided to give their Shabu a shot. My visit was last Saturday 10/17/25 during lunch for a party of six. Its highly recommend that you use their waitlist to set up a reservation for your party. The business is small with 4 tables perpendicular to each other with 2 tables seating 8 and the remaining 2 seating six. There is bar seating which may sit up to 20 so approximately 50 customers max. They offer two dining options al la carte or all you can eat. I highly recommend getting the ayce which has two tiers. Silver 36.99 and Gold 50.99. We went with the Silver tier which includes 7 meat options 3 beef, 2 pork, 1 chicken, and 1 shrimp, variety of appetizers and ice cream. Overall the meat selection was decent. With the exception of the fried shrimp the appetizers we ordered were mid. We got the karaage chicken, and fries. The service was slow due to being understaffed. At the time i think six to eight total staff was working. Two were serving tables and the rest in the back doing food preparation. It took a while to get our next rounds of meat and vegetable orders. Overall the experience was ok. The are other Shabu restaurants that I prefer over Shinobu Shabu and might return if I'm in the area. read more
Boy oh boy where do I begin? First off - the quality of the meat we got was amazing !! We got pork belly and both prime and choice ribeye. Very delicious melt in yo mouth flavor!! I personally liked the sukiyaki broth for meat, and the spicy miso for veggies :) Service was excellent, and the overall ambiance was nice and clean. I wanted to make a HUGE point and shoutout to our server Andrew. He made great recommendations for the meat we chose, and was on point for service. If I could give him a million stars I would - because his attentiveness, warmth and great display of character showed how great of a place Shinobu Shabu is! Thank you for the amazing time Andrew !!! read more
This hidden Jem is just a free doors down from Shinobu Japanese BBQ. It gets a bit busy, but it's totally with the wait. The vibe is very chill and relaxing. It's been one of our favorite spots to go! My husband and I sat at the bar, we got the AYCE. Everyone was super friendly and they tag teamed on service which is fun! For the broth I got a mix of the Spicy Miso and Tonkotsu. It's great because it's a little creamy, has a touch of heat in it, perfect for some cold nights. My husband got just the Tonkatsu, which is full of flavor, minus the heat that I got. The meats are amazing, you can see the full quality of the marbling. They use Wagyu for the chuck eye and beef belly. Veggie plates are my JAM it comes with spinach, lettuce, bok choy, carrots, mushrooms, tofu, and fish cake. It's so tasty. If you only want a select few items, you can totally get just the veggies you want. This place is amazing, if you want a good comfort food, do this! Reasonably priced and the service is fantastic. read more
2 months ago
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If you're into hot pot, you have to try this OC Gem. Shinobu Shabu totally hit the spot. The vibe is super chill -- cozy tables, friendly staff, and the smell of the broth as soon as you walk in makes you instantly hungry. I usually go with the all you can eat silver option. The best meats that I usually pick are Choice Short Rib, Wagyu Chuck Eye, and Wagyu Beef Belly for MAX BIG BACK. Some sides that I would recommend are the chicken karaage, panko fried shrimp, and furikake fries for something to snack on when your meats are cookin. You can get a nice plate of veggies, noodles of your choice, and your choice of broth -- I go with the spicy miso, which had just the right kick without being overpowering. Everything cooks right at your table, so it's fun to mix and match flavors and sauces. The ponzu and goma sauces were amazing -- I mixed in some garlic, radish and scallions to elevate the flavor. Service was great too. The servers -- Kevin, Will P, and Andrew -- were super attentive and kept refilling our broth without us even asking. The whole experience felt easy and relaxing almost like you're eating at home-- perfect for a casual dinner with friends or even a solo comfort meal. Bottom line:Fresh ingredients, great flavors, good vibes. Definitely coming back when it's cold out -- or honestly, anytime I'm craving a cozy, interactive meal. ~ type sheets read more
2 years ago
I really like how Shinobu has a Yelp waitlist, I joined before driving over and we were seated as soon as we got there. The meat quality surprised me and the vegetable options were pretty good as well. I did not love the peanut sauce that came with the meal, I prefer a sesame sauce and wish they offered that instead. The meal ends off with ice cream, that is so nice and who doesn't;t love a sweet treat. ig: @cravingswithcat read more
For $25, the AYCE lunch special is a steal! I went in on a rainy afternoon with a couple of friends, excited that menu includes wagyu. We were really impressed with the quality of the meat, veggies, and noodles. Our favorite meats were options 1 and 2. There's not as much meat variation but we were content mostly ordering those 2 options. The appetizers, such as the panko fried shrimp and edamame, were also good. We were also glad that the meal came with ice cream at the end. I'd definitely came back for this deal again with other people! read more
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My boyfriend and I were out in OC and decided to grab dinner somewhere around the area. I found Shinobu Shabu and upon arrival was confused as their sister store next door is a Japanese ayce bbq and this location is solely their Japanese Hotpot. Having never tried hotpot before this experience definitely blew me away. The service was great, our server of the night briefly broke it down on how to cook our hotpots and gave us some great suggestions, we were also served our food in a timely manner throughout the night. The AYCE option is your best bet as you can get up to 3 rounds of refills on broth, meats (4 meats per round) , appetizers and sides ( dessert included). The environment is somewhat small, yet nice and cozy making it perfect for any occasion. For unintentionally stumbling upon a random hotpot joint Shinobu Shabu is now definitely up there with my favorites and i'd recommend this to anyone looking for a great bite. 10/10! read more
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Very clean; chill atmosphere; great quality meats - we came in for lunch and the $25 special is a bargain for the amount of stuff you get. Thuan was our server, they were super friendly and welcoming- very personable and patient with us. Thuan in addition help us with great tips and suggestions for first-timers. read more
3 years ago
Shinobu is really tasty, one of my favorites. Great quality meats, tasty appetizers, attentive staff, and option to do a la Carte or all you can eat. you order everything on a sheet of paper you hand to the server. The staff do a good job trying to keep up with your orders, so I felt that I was hungry waiting! meats are defrosted and folded nicely on trays when they come out, nice marbling and quality! Would suggest that they make their sukiyaki broth a bit stronger and it would be better! read more
1 year ago
Great first Shabu! Kevin and Andrew walked me through the whole thing! They were super helpful in getting me started and helped all along the way! Will definitely be back again soon! One of the best meals I've had in a long time! Thanks guys! read more
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1 year ago
Really enjoyed my meal at Shinobu. Great food, great service, and overall a wonderful time. Our server was friendly and attentive. She took her time to explain the menu and got us everything we needed. We opted for the AYCE menu at $34.99/person. The Spicy Miso broth was really good. The spicy level was super mild, but you can opt to add more chili oil to up the spiciness. They had a form where you can add eggs, appetizers, and choose whichever vegetables and noodles you want. Choice Short Rib 5/5 - Perfect balance of lean and marbled meat. Best out of the three meats we tried. I'd recommend this. U.S. Wagyu Chuck Eye 4.5/5 - Very lean meat if that's what you prefer. U.S. Wagyu Beef Belly 4/5 - More fatty, similar to pork belly. read more
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The shared hot pots were perfect for all of us to have our own broths. The AYCE options covered everything we wanted. The meat selections were great and included shrimp too. Lots of edamame, chicken karaage and veggies to choose from also. The servers were consistently checking in on us for more orders or to refill our drinks. Service was definitely on point. The restaurant itself is not very big but each table was taken. read more
Shabu shabu . Great service above and beyond felt like home The lady was very cordial and attentive even though her voice was coarse Both went above and beyond so thank you The protein quality here at this location is above average. My favorites was the chicken and the short rib . The meat was very lean and no freezer burn. The staff at this location is non Asian which is awesome when it comes to shabu shabu because the Non Asians and Japanese provide the best shabu in terms of quality. In the same plaza there is tons of free parking and there is even a bbq spot under the same shabu name which at first threw me off but was glad I ate at this shabu. The peanut dipping sauce was very good although I'm not a peanut dipping sauce fan The ponzu sauce could be better tho . Not sure if they mix it themselves but the vinegar strong. There was no skin seen on top so that was ok . The location , parking , price ,food , and service overall is solid . I was looking to go into downtown but decided not too . I'm glad I ate here instead read more
3 years ago
Such a good shabu spot! I love the AYCE options. We got the 1-4 meat options wagyu short rib, beef belly, pork belly and another wagyu. Meat is so tender and tasty! I ordered tonkatsu broth and it was very good. I loved the veggie options too! Apps were karrage and shrimp they came out fresh, so crispy and delicious! Not pictured is the plum wine and sake! Both very good! Service was great! We were there on a busy Friday evening and we sat at the high table top to watch the lakers. Servers were friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend especially for first time shabu goers read more
2 years ago
Not much of a selection in varieties but an AYCE for $25 (lunch menu), can't complain! Wagyu cuts were beautifully cut and fresh! Service was fast and our waiter was the best! read more
8 months ago
Another pretty good old school shabu style that also has ayce option. Don't expect a sauce/veggie bar like some other ayce places but the two stable main sauces are good, one more than the other. Goma and ponzu I liked the goma a bit more has deep toasty sesame flavor and not diluted sesame. Wish the ponzu would have a bit more of citrus flavor rather than straight tangy without citrus scent. Broth and meats were standard pretty good, pricing can be a bit more competitive especially with the other oc choices now. Service was attentive and friendly. Their bbq side is definitely better imo. read more
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Is this establishment dog friendly?
It is not. The tables are close to each other so taking a dog may bother the people next to you.…
Is there a minimum required number of diners for the AYCE option?
There's no minimum requirement for AYCE, though ordering a variety of dishes is the best way to maximize value.
How long are you guys closed for?
We are open 6 days a week currently for dinner only, our hours on Yelp are updated anytime we make a change, thank you!
Is there free vegetable refill?
No refills on veggies....if you choose the vegetarian option it seems like they double the veggies. You won’t go away hungry.
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