Shabu Zone

The 7 Best Hot Pot Restaurants In Houston - Houston - The Infatuation

"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

Shabu Zone - Review - Chinatown - Houston - The Infatuation

"Shabu Zone is a well-oiled machine. All of the action is front and center, with the food stations being the nucleus of this Chinatown restaurant. You have 90 minutes to work through everything this AYCE spot offers, and you’ll need every second. We love the endless options, including enough seafood to be its own buffet. Take a page from the veteran patrons’ books and stack your plates with each visit to the food stations. Meanwhile, servers whisk by tables routinely with a telepathic knowledge of when to reorder meat or top off your broth. This is where to maximize your time and maybe invent a new flavor combination at their sauce station. photo credit: Quit Nguyen" - Gianni Greene

The Best Hot Pots in Houston | Eater Houston

"Similar to hot pot, shabu shabu is found in Japanese cuisine and is typically served with a simple kelp-based broth. Recently opened Shabu Zone, located in Bellaire’s Hong Kong Mall, serves up premium meats like certified Akaushi Wagyu, the highest grades of prime rib, ribeye, pork loin, lamb and chicken breast. Not to be outdone by the meat, an extravagant seafood, vegetable, noodle and condiment buffet sits beneath an impressive skylight. Top with some excellent fresh kimchi, and enjoy." - Nadia Gire

Two New Shabu Shabu Restaurants Will Open In Houston | Eater Houston

"Set to open at 11201 Bellaire Boulevard in Asiatown, I expect Shabu Zone to bring a new all-you-can-eat shabu shabu option to the neighborhood; its website lists six different broths — including miso soup, dashi, and shoyu — and lets diners choose from a range of proteins such as Akaushi wagyu chuck, lamb leg, and prime rib, plus vegetables. The bowl can be garnished with a variety of sauces, and a number of seafood options, ranging from mussels to octopus, will also be on offer." - Amy McCarthy

An independently owned all‑you‑can‑eat shabu‑shabu spot in Asiatown with individual pots, a robust buffet line, and house sauces. Covered by the Houston Press and featured on local dining lists, it’s a lively, interactive alternative to traditional buffets.