Bon Shabu

Bon Shabu - Review - Koreatown - Los Angeles - The Infatuation

"A lot of shabu shabu broths are essentially hot water, with dipping sauces providing most of the flavor. But at this casual AYCE spot in Koreatown, the broth does the heavy lifting. There are seven soups to choose from, including rich beef bone broth and spicy versions with chili powder swirling in the roiling bubbles. Skip loading up on items from the hot bar–the dumplings and fried chicken tend to get soggy unless they’re fresh from the fryer—and so, focus on the buffet of add-ins like noodles, seafood, and leafy greens. The sleek, shiny dining room has enough tables to feel like a food court, and the reasonable price makes it great for catch-up meals of dunking and dipping shaved wagyu between life updates. Just know you’ll have to get up from your seat to grab that refill of bok choy. photo credit: Cathy Park" - Cathy Park