Shabu & Mein

Hot pot restaurant · Cambridge

Shabu & Mein

Hot pot restaurant · Cambridge

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148 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

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Dive into sleek digs for standout ramen and hot pot with unique broth options, generous portions, and a lively, interactive atmosphere.  

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148 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Get directions

shabumein.com

$20–30

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148 First St, Cambridge, MA 02141 Get directions

+1 617 577 7888
shabumein.com

$20–30

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Mar 4, 2025

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"Cambridge’s Shabu & Mein, one of the city’s choicest spots for Japanese shabu-shabu, closed permanently on September 30. It was the last remaining tenant in its building, which is undergoing a complete renovation. Delectable shabu shabu from JP Fuji Group can still be enjoyed at Shabu Restaurant in Quincy." - Adam H. Callaghan

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Marc

Google
We tried the hot pot with both the house pork broth and tom yum. The house broth was very mild and imparted almost no flavor when used for cooking. The tom yum with its spicy citrus sour favors was good and we used it for almost everything. Portion size and value was was good. Seafood Supreme for two at $32 had a nice selection including a lobster tail and included an additional 6 large tasty shrimp with assorted fish and seafood. Napa was good and we tried corn as a change up. Seafood dumplings were a nice, inexpensive add on. They added dividers to the tables for small parties and do seat small parties at the same, long table. Having a reservation was key, and service was friendly. They did a good job of explaining the process and recommending cooking times for each item. Fun, interactive and tasty. Kudos to the cook ;) Most significant issue was that they served people at outside tables and used the side door next to our table frequently causing a very strong blast of cold air. Good thing we had hot soup.

Davis Le

Google
Great tonkotsu ramen ($14) for a generous price. The portions are very large and they do not skimp out on the meat and toppings, unlike other restaurants like Santouka or Totto. Noodles are a bit on the thin side, but there are various noodle substitutes for an extra dollar. Good service and atmosphere. Free valet parking available upon request too. Would definitely go again!

Arusha Acharyya

Google
Awesome place to try hotpot. The appetizers were really good, spicy wings and calamari are a must try. We had cucumber mojito and land of rising sun cocktails which were pretty tasty. For the hotpots there are a variety of options available. The staff were friendly and helped with the menu. Definitely going back again.

Khaota Ogawa

Google
Happened to walk by this eatery and decided to have lunch here. It was great decision. Tried my favorite Tom Yum broth Shabu. It was delicious. The staffs are very nice. Busy place, make sure to make reservation. Otherwise, you will have to wait a while.

Wise Guide

Google
Super polite staff, but the service was very slow! I had very high expectations from this place! I love ramen, but the curry ramen here tasted very different from other curry ramens I’ve tasted before! It was like an Indian based curry rather than Thai based curry. I may go back here and try the hot pot or other food, but I don’t think I’ll try the ramen again!

Jea Kim

Google
Excellent ramen with rich broth and flavors. Got the spicy tonkatsu ramen and a regular ramen with traditional noodles.Presentation and the packaging was perfect and both had perfectly cooked eggs and pork. Ramen noodles were nice and chewy and I liked the traditional thick noodle option better than the standard one. Highly recommend trying them out.

Scott Natte

Google
Not too bad. We had the seafood hot pot combo which was fairly good. Just about enough for two people, but will cost you about 40 dollars of you add drinks. We added an extra small bowl of udon noodles for 3.50. Yeah, a little pricey but good quality food.

Sadie Smith

Google
Went for the lunch buffet special, we got the $49 tier which had many options. I was very excited to have the choice of three soup bases, pictured is; Miso, Tom Yum, and Spicy Szechuan. At first the spicy Szechuan was so spicy to the point we were sneezing but unreal flavor. I personally did not try the tom Yum but the miso was great!! Awesome flavor, decent prices, great selections! I do wish there was a napkin holder on the table, we definitely needed more than one napkin 🤣 Overall great experience & will return.