"At Shabu Club in the Richmond, you’ll eat your body weight in their iconic green sauce (it’s a ponzu, cilantro, and garlicky blend) while hovering over a gurgling hot broth. The Japanese restaurant is a big group destination with huge round tables, plenty of sake and beer on hand, and a decibel level that rivals that of a Warriors championship parade. AYCE is $43 ($15 for kids), but if you’re not feeling confident about your ability to become a cost-effective beef vacuum for the next 90 minutes, order a set where you can still pick and choose your meats, broths, and sides (they range from $17.50 to $32). And save room for the free cone of ice cream at the end." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez