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Tadaima Shabu Shabu

4.9 (110 reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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I celebrated my birthday there, and I felt so special.
Sara F.

THE BEST JAPANESE SHABU SHABU I HAD BY FAR!!!!! So far this is the only legit Asian restaurant I've had in Reno. How it works? You have to make reservations because they prepare your ingredients with love and care. For night time reservations, it's like a speak easy kind of entrance, because the basement was already close, Sean, one of the owners, will pick you up and lead you to a secret elevator that descend to the basement. They aim for a zero-waste food, so all your orders will not go into waste (I will explain later). Each person has its own pot. For now, since they just opened recently, they have seven induction stoves --- that meant they can only take 7 person at a time. You will choose your protein and size of the pot, they have the smallest one, which they call chubi, then ninja, sho time, king kong and gorilla. I chose beef belly (a must try) and fish balls (this is not just a regular fish balls because it has a roe/fish eggs inside!) -- then they will teach you how to eat in a way you will experience the best shabu shabu experience. If you have left overs, don't worry, you can take it home -- they will prepare it for you so you can just reheat it and eat. (The soup was still so so good the next day!) The sake (rice wine) that they have had different flavors. It was my first time to taste one with flavors. I also tried its unfiltered sake, and oh boy, it brought me back the times when I had a dinner with Japanese consul (one of my perks as a former journalist) and my travel in China. Their cheesecake is also a must try! It was a guiltless cheesecake because it was low carbs and low calories. The owners, Yuki and Sean are very friendly, accommodating, and very mindful of the food -- they don't want the food to go into waste! I love the ambiance -- I had my birthday party there, and felt like we have the restaurant all to ourselves! It was intimate, clean with simple but functional interior. The last we dined in there (which was the third time) they are expanding and adding more inductions to accommodate the demand, 'cause people are coming back and referring this restaurant to friends. Update: My mom and I dined in there (few weeks before I deliver my baby) in April and they expanded their stoves. They can accommodate more than 20,I think, of diners.

Amy Y.

It was my birthday, and I dragged my aunt and uncle to Tadaima Shabu Shabu to try something different. The broth just hit the spot! Loved the whole thing. The beef was so tender! And the staff was so sweet with my 90 yr old uncle, so accommodating! The building was not too friendly to his cane walking abilities so the staff took us up to ground level via the freight elevator. What a lovely night!

7oz Prime beef
Karen A.

Okay, wow. I have heard how great this place is, definitely worth the hype. I genuinely loved it. Flavor profiles were great. It was so delicious and I am new to hot pot, so I'm sold. The sauces to dip your veggies and meat were absolutely delicious. The sesame dipping sauce can be customized to add a bit of heat by adding chili oil. I chose just one drop, for the most gentle mild spice level, definitely worth it. Spice can sometimes take away from a meal so I don't overdo it, but I probably can push for an extra drop next time. The citrus ponzu was delicious. It's all the flavors I love. The vegetable platter is perfect to accompany the meat and you have your bowl of rice to go with the meat and vegetables. I was guided through the entire process and it was very helpful, grateful for that. You get to choose your meat type, and how much you want of it. Honestly it's perfect. I don't eat a lot and I still chose 7oz of meat and had plenty to eat and enough for my "to go soup". The concept to add everything you didn't eat in a to go container (some may say that's basic or normal) well I think it's awesome because it's no longer just cooking your meat in a broth and dipping in sauces accompanied with rice, it's a whole different meal at home. It's a delicious soup with meat vegetables and noodles. (Fair warning if you eat everything there, you probably won't have anything left to make a soup. It's ok, you still enjoyed it ) Phenomenal. Definitely going back. The layout is very cool. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Sweet girl. Just can't get over how good it was.

Don't forget the Cheesecake (Passion Fruit shown)
Craig H.

Tried this place last night and, oh my, we may have found our new favorite restaurant in Reno. Getting there is part of the experience. You enter the back of an unassuming building and head down a few flights of stairs into "The Basement," which immediately adds to the charm. You choose your protein and the portion size you want, while everything else is included. There are also a few add-ons available if you'd like to customize your meal further. We went with the 4-ounce Prime Beef and the 7-ounce Center Cut Pork Loin. The staff taught us how to properly "swish swish" the meat in the broth and pair it with the vegetables. The flavors were outstanding. What really impressed us was what happened at the end of the meal. Instead of simply clearing the table, they combined the remaining broth, vegetables, noodles, and sauces into a take-home soup. We enjoyed it the next evening, and it was absolutely delicious. We also decided to share the Passion Fruit Cheesecake for dessert, which was the great way to end the meal. The restaurant is run by mom and dad, with their daughters helping out, creating a warm and welcoming family atmosphere. Everyone was incredibly friendly and accommodating. If you plan to visit, reservations are highly recommended since seating is very limited. We would absolutely return and highly recommend this hidden gem.

Teuila G.

This is a newer Japanese hot pot restaurant to the 775. Tadaima Shabu Shabu is located in the former historical Post office building's basement in downtown Reno. I took the hubbs out to celebrate his Father's day and decided to make a reservation here before our show. Thank you to one of my out of town besties that messaged me about this restaurant; I found it sooner. :) Their seating is limited and it's a reservation only, so do call ahead to ensure they have a spot for you. We were welcomed and seated right away. I was pleasantly surprised to sit and see my name on a placard. This little detail made a memorable meal that much more special. I loved the vibe and that the smaller counter facing in made it more intimate. The party next to us was finishing up, so we felt like we had the place to ourselves although the larger bar facing out was full behind us. I'm horrible that I didn't ask for the two young ladies names that took care of us. They were both fantastic and attentive yet let us explore and just be. We both ordered from their Prime beef platter I did the 7oz. and the hubby ordered the 20 oz. and we both added two eggs. Next time, I'll try the wagyu or the beef belly. I just would have felt guilty after my hot Pilates class to indulge in Wagyu and dessert. We mixed and experimented with their ponzu and sesame sauces; they were both delicious and I loved being able to adjust the heat level. My favorite part was watching the making of my soup with my leftover steak, veggies and sauces. The owner's daughter was chatting with us and shared with us their journey there. She told us, "Tadaima" in Japanese translates to you're home. I felt this and their mission was delivered in every detail here. We ended our meal with a heavenly slice of their guava drizzled passionfruit Japanese "dreamy cheesecake". Our server sold me on the light, 10 grams of protein and no additional sugar. It was just as she described. We loved our interactive meal and that this beautiful restaurant. I was shocked to find out it was a year old. It was the hubby's first interactive hot pot experience. That's my fault that I hadn't taken him sooner. In my 20's hot pot was one of the things my friends and I would drive to Ca for the day. I loved everything about this meal especially my soup that I had as my post-workout meal today. It was more flavor packed then when I first tried it. If you're looking for a cool dining experience and are in the mood for hot pot with a mom and pop's kitchen feeling; this is your spot. I look forward to coming back in the very near future. Thank you for a lovely meal and I can't wait to bring our kids so they can love it here too.

Broth
Joan L.

Tips: Make reservations ahead, you might be able to get a reservation day of but there is limited seating and go to the east side of the Basement next to the dock and call after 6pm where they'll come up and unlock the door for you- it's wheelchair accessible. Great selection of drinks including sake, wine and I had the unfiltered pilsner. They had my name on a place card which was a really nice touch. We had the choice meat (lean) 10 oz, Prime beef ninja 7oz (my favorite) and decided to add on Pork Belly and Chicken meat balls for dinner. I really enjoyed the meatballs they had a ginger garlic taste super good. It came with plenty of veggies and noodles but you can order more (this was a lot). They had tons of extra add ons so your not limited on choices. They had two sauces a peanut (meats) plus casin drops to add some spice and ponzu sauce (veggies) so make sure you talk to them ahead if you have allergies like wheat, gluten, soy etc. great service and everything was fresh. To finish off I had the peach and ginger cheesecake, it was so good! Can't wait to be back, perfect for date night, friends and family, it was fun and interactive and overall great atmosphere.

Thinly sliced beef
Barb C.

Very interesting place, located in a remodeled warehouse type building. It is in the basement and you take a freight elevator to get there. It's a small area (at least for now) but very cute and clean. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and the food was fresh and good. It was a little confusing about what to do (for me anyways). You have hot pots of broth on the table and you choose your protein and get vegetables that you place in broth until cooked... timing is different depending on your choice. Then you have 2 types of sauce to dip in. Nice wines and a good Fuji Apple Sake.

Homemade Sauces
Russ G.

My wife and I found a Gem in Reno today below the restored Old P.O. Building in Reno NV. Not only was the restaurant itself a gem with absolutely delicious food but the owners are Gems themselves. My wife and I sat after our delicious meal and had a great conversation with the owner Yumi. Such a beautiful soul she is. This was an amazing day!! Thank you, Yumi!! Russ and Audrey Grijalva

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Chava N.

Came here for a double date all the way from South Lake. The service was great, food was good and the prices were reasonable. We'll go back again.

10oz choice beef
Lisa L.

Tadaima offers a unique dining experience in Reno! You order your protein and it comes with rice, 2 sauces, assorted vegetables, tofu, and udon noodles. They will give you a tutorial of how to enjoy your first bite before you dig in. The sauces are the star of the show and you can really taste the quality of the beef! After you are finished, they create a to go soup out of your leftovers. Cheesecake is delicious, not too sweet!

A new fantastic wine
Tony A.

Another amazing evening with Yumi and Sean. I can't get over how amazing the taste of the food is! Again only one other couple besides the four of us so a nice quiet evening. We will be back soon as we tried new meats and love them.

American Wagyu Beef Hot Pot
Vanessa M.

Absolutely amazing! It was such good food and a great experience. Even though I "made" everything, their ingredients are fresh and super tasty. The staff and owner were so sweet and went out of their way to make sure our experience was unforgettable. Ambiance is cozy and can be intimate if desired. We enjoyed speaking with those around us. Lastly, don't sleep on their dessert!

Prime beef shave shabu
Jonathan M.

Amazing food, a little twist on traditional hot pot, service was off the hook good. They walk you through your first bite and always ensure you're not confused. Great place to go for date night or any special occasion. Can't wait to come back for another meal.

Vegetables and noodles that accompany every dish

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