"Shabu Zone in Chinatown is a well-oiled machine. You have 90 minutes to work through everything at this AYCE spot, and you’ll need every second. We love the endless sea of options, including enough seafood to count as its own buffet. Meanwhile, servers whisk by tables with a telepathic knowledge of when it’s time to reorder meat or top off your broth. This is the spot to maximize your buffet time and invent a new flavor combination at their sauce station." - julie takahashi, gianni greene, chelsea thomas